As would be expected for a site with no history of contaminating activities, the only contamination issue identified is that related to deteriorating lead based paint systems.

(Sommer/Liese) The Member States should inform the Commission of their previous experiences so that it can identify contaminating activities or the relevant sectors.

(Ulmer + Jeggle) There should be evidence of significant adverse effects on soil function or risks where contaminating activities or contaminated sub-areas are to be identified.

(Ulmer) The Member States should report on their previous experience to enable the Commission to identify contaminating activities or the relevant types of potentially contaminated sub-areas.

The mine's current owners, Redbank Copper Limited, acknowledged in a 2010 environmental impact statement that the "internationally important" wetlands, known as the Wentworth Aggregate, 80km downstream from the mine on the Queensland side, "may be affected by potentially contaminating activities."

It is not at all obvious that ‘they’ can tell the truth even when they want to, for they do not know what is going on either." 7 Where a government or its agency has been involved in the contaminating activities, residents are especially likely to be distrustful of the government’s decision-making processes regarding the site.