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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Ian Kirkwood

Environment Protection Authority expands the contamination footprint for Ampol's Wickham fuel depot

An Ampol tank next to the big fire in March. Picture by Simone De Peak

THE Environment Protection Authority's newly expanded contamination footprint around Ampol's Wickham fuel storage terminal is a sign for the community to keep a close eye on the groundwater contamination at the heart of the EPA's concerns.

After notifying residents of its decision, the EPA has said there is no evidence that hydrocarbon contamination was impacting nearby Throsby Creek - a short distance away across Hannell Street.

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