Transport for NSW is seeking feedback on the Review of Environmental Factors for the Tarago former Station Master's Cottage.

Transport for NSW (Transport) has identified lead contamination at the Tarago former Station Master’s Cottage (FSMC). The lead contamination is related to a historical mining load-out facility.   

The proposed strategy is to demolish the FSMC and remediate the land. This will be followed by a process known as historical interpretation to recognise the FSMC historical significance to the local community.

Transport has prepared a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for the Tarago FSMC. The REF identifies the potential environmental impacts of the proposal and the mitigation measures to protect the community and environment.

Tell us what you think

The project presents an opportunity for community and stakeholders to have their say on the Review of Environmental Factors for the proposed demolition and remediation of the Tarago FSMC.

The key potential impacts or risks identified by the REF include:

The mitigation measures to minimise impacts or risks include:

  • A Dust Management Plan which will be prepared by the remediation contractor before remediation work starts and implemented during remediation
  • Air quality monitoring which will be conducted during the remediation works
  • A Historical Interpretation Project to seek community feedback and identify a possible commemorative tribute.

Your feedback will be used in the development of the project.

Upload a submission by 28 July 2025.

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Key Findings of the REF

The key findings of the REF are:

  • Removing contaminated materials is expected to result in positive social impacts and protect the environment
  • Environmental impacts identified can be adequately mitigated with the implementation of environmental safeguards and management measures
  • An environmental impact statement, species impact statement and/or biodiversity development assessment report is not required for the proposal
  • The proposal is not likely to have a significant impact on the environment due to the limited scope of works and the expected level of remediation required
  • The proposal is unlikely to impact on a matter of national environmental significance and therefore a referral under the Commonwealth Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act is not required.