Mount Watkins is located within the Wittenoom risk area and should be avoided. Visitors to the area should note that the Government of Western Australia is proceeding with the closure of Wittenoom for reasons of a determined unacceptable public health risk due to the nature and extent of asbestos contamination, which may result in mesothelioma, asbestiosis, or lung cancer. Further
information can be found at www.wa.gov.au/wittenoom