EPA hosts Port Augusta community information session
A community information session was held in Port Augusta recently and attended by 165 people who learnt more about the current and future management plans for the former power stations site.
The session between 9 am to 9 pm was organised by the EPA, which invited people to drop-in and meet with EPA staff and others face-to-face, including SA Health, DSD (Department of State Development), Flinders Power and the City of Port Augusta.
EPA Chief Executive Tony Circelli said enquiries included questions about the actions being undertaken to address dust and odour issues in the area, following a significant dust event in early January.
“It was good to see so many people turn out to this session and discuss a variety of issues including interest in the long term rehabilitation plan for the site, as well as concerns regarding odour from the nearby Bird Lake,” Mr Circelli said.
Mr Circelli also thanked the local community and Port Augusta Council for its interest, attendance and support at the community session.
"The EPA will continue to ensure local environmental issues are addressed and that this community is kept informed,” he said.
The EPA has been engaging with the Port Augusta community extensively with individual phone calls as well as emails, meetings with residents and regular updates to its website.
