I have never supported the decision by Dogs Victoria to accept potentially contaminated soil at KCC Park, and in my opinion Dogs Victoria Management have mismanaged the situation ever since. Members have been told for over a year that the PFAS contaminated soil was to be removed from KCC Park, but the Environmental Management Plan and associated Coffey Report (see below for link to both reports) clearly state the PFAS contaminated soil is to remain onsite at KCC Park and that VCA will be required to have ongoing management of the contaminated soil site. This is not a good outcome for us members as it will permanently affect the value of our greatest asset as it places restrictions on how the property can be utilised. This entire dumping of soil at KCC Park has not had appropriate oversight or management by VCA for many years. This is completely unacceptable.
I believe it is time for an independent investigation into this whole saga. This investigation needs to go back to the original concept plan, the engagement of the contractor Landcore and the associated contract. How VCA had oversight and management of these works. Why so much soil was dumped when the original council approved plans had the soli levels too high back in 2018. Please see the approved plans and documents.
Earth works are a lucrative business, and we also need to establish who received what monies and associated paper trails. Members need to see transparency and accountability with regards to this saga.
I believe we require an independent sworn valuation of KCC Park that takes into consideration the PFAS Contamination (KCC Park is listed as a contaminated site of the EPA Priority Sites register) and the effect on the valuation and future usage of KCC Park. A notice will be added to the Certificate of Title for KCC Park notating the contamination.
It must be noted that all documents regarding the dirt pile have been obtained under Freedom of Information (FOI) and that VCA have kept these documents secret.
Environmental Management Plan, KCC Park, 655 Dandenong-Hastings Road, Skye, VIC, 27 October 2021.
Endorsed Plans – 665 Dandenong-Hastings Road, Skye – 351-2016-P – Fmg Engineering – Town Planning
Further information – https://pfas.australianmap.net/2020-september-dogs-victoria-skye-contaminated-soil/
