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Asbestos found in garden bed at Cranbourne reserve

Small pieces of asbestos have been found in Minihans Reserve in Cranbourne.

The City of Casey reported to the EPA that small pieces of bonded asbestos-containing material had been discovered in a mulched garden bed at Minihans Reserve in Cranbourne, following a proactive inspection program that has so far assessed 30 locations.

The small pieces of asbestos discovered were in a stable, low-risk form, however, the council stated that it was taking this very seriously.

The area would remain closed until council teams had completed a full assessment of the site and the council stated that it was confident at this stage there was no risk to the community.

EPA officers attended the site on Tuesday 16 April.

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