"… Government of Western Australia is proceeding with the closure of Wittenoom. To date, Wittenoom's status as a townsite has been removed, the electricity has been shut off, the postal service has ceased operation and water has been restricted to permanent residences. Any accommodation offered is unlicensed and is believed to be functioning without the appropriate environmental health permits.
It is important that backpackers and visitors to the area are aware of the present risks associated with asbestos contamination in the... more »
