Willoughby City Council

26/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 26/07/2024 13:14

NSW EPA investigation into alleged falsified sampling results

NSW EPA investigation into alleged falsified sampling results

Last modified on 26 July 2024

The NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is investigating allegations of falsified sampling results in environmental reports prepared by NG Child & Associates for numerous sites across NSW.

No immediate risks to public health and safety have been identified to date. The childcare centres, which are privately run facilities on privately owned land, can remain open and continue to operate.

Of the 135 sites that may be impacted, 3 are within Willoughby Local Government Area:

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Greenwood Childcare, 60/64 Dickson Avenue, Artarmon

EPA considers potential risks low, Council will continue to work with EPA

Only About Children Artarmon, 86 Dickson Avenue, Artarmon

EPA considers potential risks low, Council will continue to work with EPA

678 Willoughby Road, Willoughby

EPA considers potential risks low, Council will continue to work with EPA, no childcare on this site

EPA officers visited affected sites on Friday 26 July 2024.

Council will work with the EPA to review the documents to confirm whether any falsification has occurred and manage any risks if they arise.

The EPA will provide regular updates on their website.

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