Cox Peninsula
Remediation Project
FACT SHEET
CONTAINMENT CELL
A containment cell is being constructed to
encapsulate contaminated materials for
the Cox Peninsula Remediation Project.
This fact sheet provides an overview of the
purpose and design of the containment cell.
WHY IS A CONTAINMENT CELL BEING CONSTRUCTED?
A permanent containment cell is being constructed to deliver
a responsible, sustainable and cost-effective solution for
the remediation of Cox Peninsula. The cell will receive
contaminated soils from various locations on Cox Peninsula,
as well as building and demolition waste and asbestos.
The cell will be constructed at the former Radio Australia
Transmitter Station.
Some materials will undergo treatment or stabilisation to
ensure chemical contaminants are destroyed or rendered
immobile prior to being placed in the containment cell.
HOW WILL THE CELL BE CONSTRUCTED?
The containment cell will be excavated below ground, and
the base will be lined with low permeability membranes. A
collection system will be installed to collect liquid that may
leach out of the waste over time (known as leachate). Only
inert materials will be deposited in the cell, meaning very
small quantities of leachate are likely to be generated. The
containment cell has been designed to mitigate leachate
generation and to minimise leachate escaping.
While there may be some construction related
impacts such as noise, vibration, dust and
odours, these will be largely confined to the
areas immediately around the containment cell.
The work is not expected to have any significant
impacts on the surrounding land or the local
community.
WHAT MONITORING WILL OCCUR?
Ongoing monitoring will be undertaken during
construction of the containment cell. The
monitoring will include noise, odour, emission
levels (air quality), soil and groundwater.
Monitoring results will be continually reviewed
by project staff to ensure that compliance with
regulatory requirements is maintained.
Once the containment cell has been completed,
groundwater monitoring will be undertaken on
a periodic basis to confirm there is no long term
impact on groundwater quality in the vicinity of
the containment cell.
Once the containment cell has been filled, a cap will be
constructed over the top of the cell to encapsulate the
material. The cap will consist of a low permeability membrane
and a clay layer. The cell will then be covered with some of the
clean soil that was initially excavated to construct the cell.
HOW WILL SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS BE
MANAGED?
The process for constructing the containment cell is closely
controlled, performed by expert contractors, and overseen
by an independent Site Auditor. All activities will be subject
to strict safety and environmental management controls and
measures.
Contact Us:
e: [email protected]
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Concept diagram of cell liner and cap
Delivery Partners
Project Manager
Environmental Auditor
Remediation Works Contractor
Technical Advisor