7 Sydney Schools Tested for Asbestos Contamination in Garden Mulch

Published on February 16, 2024

Seven schools in Sydney will be tested for asbestos after the dangerous fibre was identified at multiple sites in New South Wales. The latest testing is part of a broader effort to curb the problem after the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) discovered asbestos in mulch at 15 locations. Hundreds of sites could be potentially contaminated, according to NSW Premier Chris Minns. A Mardi Gras Fair Day event for 70,000 people has also been cancelled after asbestos was found in mulch at Victoria Park. Asbestos in mulch was also found in Liverpool West Public School recently, forcing students to relocate to another location. The New South Wales (NSW) government announced on Feb. 15 it will establish an asbestos taskforce to investigate asbestos in mulch....

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