Fire crews, including two hazardous materials teams, are working to contain a diesel slick on the water in Wollongong Harbour.
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Firefighters were alerted to a diesel slick, measuring about 20 metres by 2 metres, on the harbour about 2pm on Tuesday
A Fire and Rescue NSW spokeswoman said crews had discovered a “light sheen” on the water, which was possibly residual from nearby roads..
Booms were placed in the water and a HAZMAT boat launched in an effort to mop-up the spillage.
“They [crews] think it’s possibly from a bilge pump from a boat,” the spokeswoman said.
One crew from Wollongong and two HAZMAT teams from Shellharbour were on the scene.
Andrew Pearson
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
