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EPA reverses approval of Bacchus Marsh toxic soil dump linked to West Gate Tunnel project
Victoria’s environmental watchdog has reversed its own approval to dump contaminated soil from the West Gate Tunnel at Bacchus Marsh, north-west of Melbourne, which could mean further delays to the project that is already in turmoil.
Key points:
- The EPA says it did not have enough information to approve the soil dumping plan
- The West Gate Tunnel project is already running a year behind schedule
- Community groups in Bacchus Marsh have opposed the dumping plan
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) gave the green light to a modified plan in September to allow toxic soil from the $6.7 billion project to be transferred to the Maddingley Brown Coal site, but has now admitted it didn’t have the power to do so.
The soil had been contaminated with…
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