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EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO A POLLUTION INCIDENT
QUARRY, Newell Highway, South of Coonabarabran
If a pollution incident occurs, the following organisations shall be contacted in the order listed.
1. Call 000 if the incident presents an immediate threat to human health .
Fire and Rescue NSW, the NSW Police and the NSW Ambulance Service are the first responders, as they are responsible for controlling and containing incidents, otherwise call :-
2. The Quarry Owners - Warrumbungle Shire Council,
RING Warrumbungle Shire Council - 6849 2000
Ask for (a) Quarry Manager
(b) Director Technical Services
(c) The Manager Regulatory Services
After Hours Call Centre - (02) 6849 2000
3. Environment Protection Authority
Dubbo Regional Office – (02) 6883 5330
Pollution Line - 131 555
4. NSW Ministry of Health
Dubbo Regional Office – (02) 6841 5569
5. Work Cover NSW
Hotline 131 050
LINK to WARRUMBUNGLE SHIRE COUNCIL, Pollution Response Management Plans (PIRMP)
Last Updated: 13 Jul 2020