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Defence has signed an infrastructure contract to secure the long-term security of safe drinking water for Bullsbrook, Western Australia, residents impacted by per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances leaving RAAF Base Pearce.
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The contract has engaged Perth-based Civcon Civil & Project Management to connect up to 205 eligible properties in west and south Bullsbrook with a metred, potable water service from a new West Australian Water Corporation water main.
Pat Sowry, First Assistant Secretary Infrastructure Division, said per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) leaving RAAF Base Pearce and contaminating groundwater has been a serious concern for Bullsbrook residents since investigations into PFAS commenced in 2016.
“The signing of this contract marks a significant milestone towards securing the long-term security of safe drinking water for the local community,” Sowry said.
“Defence will continue to provide bottled water to properties in the PFAS management area, either where PFAS has been detected, or on request by property owners, until the connections have been completed.”
Construction works are scheduled to start by mid-October 2024, with anticipated completion by March 2026, with the project expected to generate up to 100 jobs, with at least 25 per cent of the work to be undertaken by local businesses.
Once completed, local residents will have access to reticulated water for the first time.
Awarding this contract demonstrates Defence’s ongoing commitment to support Bullsbrook residents impacted by PFAS contamination leaving RAAF Base Pearce.
