Barangaroo Delivery Authority issued $15,000 fine after iron-laden water released into harbour

THE Barangaroo Delivery Authority has been issued a $15,000 fine from the Environmental Protection Authority after iron-laden water was released into Sydney Harbour.

Barangaroo Delivery Authority has been slapped with a $15,000 fine from the EPA.

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THE Barangaroo Delivery Authority has been fined $15,000 for what the NSW Environment Protection Authority said was “serious matter” after iron-laden water was wrongly discharged from a stormwater tank into Nawi Cove, Sydney Harbour in May.

The discharge resulted in a large orange plume being visible in Nawi Cove, the largest cove at Barangaroo, for several hours.

EPA metropolitan region director Giselle Howard said the discharge was the result of maintenance works undertaken on water management infrastructure at Headland Park.

“The orange plume was the result of naturally-occurring iron precipitate in groundwater, and did not pose a significant risk to human health or the environment,” Ms Howard said.

“However, the discharge of a large amount of highly visible foreign material into Sydney Harbour is a serious matter, which is why the fine was issued.

“The Barangaroo Delivery Authority reported the incident to the EPA immediately and, while the risks were low, our officers attended to ensure appropriate management of the incident.”

About 5,000 litres of water was discharged from a stormwater tank into Nawi Cove, after a subcontractor emptied the tank to replace an internal pump.

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