The deadline for the Turnbull government's report in the wake of the Williamtown contamination crisis has arrived.
Residents affected by toxic pollution are rife with health, financial and living problems and are calling for compensation and effective solutions from their representatives.
With a delayed response from authorities and a freeze on bank lending in the area, the community are in devastation particularly for businesses and an uncertain future for families.
The federal government will be under scrutiny for their actions in the wake of the red-zone crisis and the 18 year gap since officials were warned of the dangerous chemicals.
Much of the government's spending has fallen onto the base but subsequently had limited plans for the affected residents.
The critical report being released today will detail a solution to these severe long-term problems for human safety and the money owed to the community.
Member for Paterson, Meryl Swanson says:
"This has been an issue for decades, we know what the problem is and now we want a solution."
"People are very concerned about their health implications and particularly their immediate mental health when they worry about their environment and of course the investigations into all sorts of clusters of cancer occurring around the base."
"Essentially we need to know what's in that plan and what consideration has been given for the people of Williamtown and what we intend to do for them."
"People have been rendered financially hopeless because they're not able to sell their properties because the banks won't lend to potential buyers, they've essentially been landlocked."
"Our local people feel well and truly deserted by our own government."
 |
| Meryl Swanson MP - Credit: Newcastle Herald |
