Site Investigation
- Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd (with Senversa) is the contaminated land specialist leading the Program Investigation at Alice Springs Airport.
- Procurement of an accredited site auditor is currently underway.
- The Program investigation at Alice Springs Airport commenced on 13 June 2025.
- The investigation will examine potential sources of PFAS contamination at the airport, as well as potential migration pathways to receptors both on- and off- the airport site.
- The Department is consulting with Airservices Australia to understand the scope of works already underway and to avoid duplication, where possible.
- The Department is engaging with relevant state agencies to support the review of key investigation reports and plans.
- Participation in the Program is voluntary. Alice Springs Airport formalised its involvement by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department on 06 June 2025.
Where is the Investigation up to?
- Lead consultants are currently collating site information and drafting the preliminary site investigation report.
Next Steps
- The preliminary site investigation, and further investigations if required, will inform the development of a PFAS Management Plan for Alice Springs Airport that will document the approach to managing risks associated with PFAS contamination at the airport.
Additional Information
- Answers to other questions on PFAS and the PFAS Airports Investigation Program, can be found on our website at PFAS – your questions answered.
Contact Information
- Enquiries can be sent to AliceSpringsPFAS@infrastructure.gov.au
Last updated 10 November 2025