Asbestos has been discovered in compost at a waste site in south-east Queensland, leading to the delay of a car park demolition and concerns over contamination at various locations including parks, schools, and playgrounds. The hazardous material was detected at a site west of Brisbane, affecting over 20 businesses and at least 25 entities, including a Queensland school and a dog park, which were supplied with mulch that could be contaminated. The discovery has prompted testing for asbestos-tainted compost in at least 16 businesses in the region. Critics have raised concerns about the safety of children and young people, and the delay in the reopening of Rozelle parklands has led to criticisms of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) being described as a 'toothless tiger'.
Queensland asbestos: school and dog park among 18 entities supplied with potentially contaminated soil https://t.co/7X5UAxiSaE
Asbestos: Rozelle parklands reopening delayed, with critics arguing extension shows EPA is a ‘toothless tiger’ https://t.co/B3jTNXKcuc
Asbestos: Rozelle parklands reopening delayed with critics arguing extension shows EPA is a ‘toothless tiger’ https://t.co/7cWCK7Qn1j
At least 16 businesses in south east Queensland are being tested for asbestos-tainted compost. https://t.co/t3K8CRf5YL
Are children and young people at risk of asbestos detected in parks, schools and playgrounds? https://t.co/JdiMXezvPY
More than 20 Queensland businesses have been supplied mulch that might contain asbestos after the hazardous material was detected at a site west of Brisbane. https://t.co/TH30mSxusz
Queensland school among 25 entities supplied with mulch that could be contaminated with asbestos https://t.co/lAYqI6i1mT
The demolition of a car park has been delayed after asbestos was discovered https://t.co/CPN7nnPhqO
Asbestos found in compost at south-east Queensland waste site https://t.co/NFtRKSa132