Site Investigation

• Procurement of a contaminated land specialist and an accredited site auditor is currently underway.
• The investigation at Burnie Airport is expected to commence in early 2026.
• The investigation will examine potential sources of PFAS contamination at the airport, as well as possible migration pathways to receptors both on and off the airport site.
• The Department will engage with relevant state agencies to support the review of key investigation reports and plans.

Site Investigation

• Procurement of a contaminated land specialist and an accredited site auditor is currently underway.
• The investigation at Bundaberg Airport is expected to commence in early 2026.
• The investigation will examine potential sources of PFAS contamination at the airport, as well as possible migration pathways to receptors both on and off the airport site.
• The Department will engage with relevant state agencies to support the review of key investigation reports and plans.

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.

Published 23 December 2025