Cox Street asbestos all-clear

CONTRACTOR MACA, undertaking stage one works on Cox Street has advised that asbestos was potentially encountered during excavation of the Cox Street footpath recently. Council advised that testing was undertaken with a certificate of clearance provided. They also advised that the end date for stage one works has been extended to April 10. Photo: GLENN GUY/LARA FITZPATRICK.

By Admin

March 15, 2024 | 7:00 PM

TO quell community rumours, Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) has advised that MACA Civil confirmed that the fill used does not contain asbestos and the material used for the ‘foundation’ of the road was sourced from Rigby Quarry, Hamilton.

However, SGSC director infrastructure and sustainability, Marg Scanlon said potential asbestos was encountered during excavation of the footpath two weeks ago.