Published on 26 June 2020
Message from the EPA:
We are continuing to prepare the site of the illegal waste dump for the next phase of remediation.
Our staff have been on-site this month to scope further site stabilisation works. This will include a prepared area to enable the safe storage and testing of any excavated waste materials. Additional internal roads are also being considered. These roads will support the efficient movement of heavy machinery around the site. EPA is legally required to make sure any works undertaken on-site have the required permits. We will continue to obtain all the necessary permits to support the next phase of remediation. We have had contractors on-site this month as part of this process.
We are also:
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Kind regards, Environment Protection Authority Victoria