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Asbestos to be removed from Australian park
An Australian developer intending to construct an asbestos-containing encapsulation cell at a local park has reportedly been forced to truck away the dangerous material, according to the Macarthur Chronicle.The news source reports that developer Harrington Estates will need to remove the carcinogenic substance from the site after Camden Council refused its application to bury the material for the cell.
"The asbestos would have been buried under just 50cm of soil and this sends a strong message to developers that this is not acceptable," councilor Lara Symkowiak said during a recent meeting of the council.
Strict asbestos regulations can be life-saving, as the naturally occurring mineral fibers can be inhaled by local residents when disturbed. The inhalation of these fibers can lead to the development of a number of serious illnesses including asbestosis, lung cancer and malignant mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer.
Tony Law, a resident of Harrington Park - where the asbestos was to be used - told the news source that the council's decision to ultimately have the material removed would be a benefit to public health going forward.
10/3/11
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