Targeted Lead Abatement Program

In reply to the Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens) (30 July 2021). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. D.C. VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart—Minister for Energy and Mining): I have been advised:

The Targeted Lead Abatement Program (TLAP) delivered the following initiatives to reduce lead exposure pathways for young children in Port Pirie.

1. Port Pirie Environmental Health Centre – funding of $584,000 to the Department for Health and Wellbeing's centre for three more case workers to work with families who have children with elevated blood lead and intervention items to reduce exposure to lead.

2. Homes and houses – remediate and remove lead contamination in properties with children at risk of lead exposure.

3. TLAP Clean and Green Team – regular cleaning of playgrounds and footpath and street sweeping to remove contaminated dirt and debris which is disposed of on the smelter site, and applying hydromulch to exposed areas in the city to suppress and stabilise dust.

4. TLAP Nursery – supply of native plants for public space plantings to create vegetation buffers and provide groundcover for exposed areas within the city.

5. Handwashing stations – install handwash stations at parks and playgrounds.

6. Nutrition and Hygiene Program – healthy breakfasts and hygiene awareness for children attending early learning centres, kindergartens and primary schools to lessen lead absorption.