Asbestos has been found for the second time in as many weeks in the City of Casey, with the material found in a mulched garden bed at a Clyde North reserve.
The council identified suspected asbestos from a small sample in a garden bed at Clydevale Avenue Reserve, with test results since confirming the sample was positive for asbestos, council said on Friday 26 April.
Council said it took immediate action and installed temporary fencing to prevent public access to the area.
Clean-up works were set to begin the week commencing Monday 29 April.
The first asbestos sample in Casey was found in Minihans Reserve in Cranbourne in early April.
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. EPA officers attended the site on Tuesday 16 April.
The small pieces of asbestos discovered were in a stable, low-risk form, however, the council stated that it was taking this very seriously.
Council completed clean-up works at Minihans Reserve, and a clearance certificate was issued for the site. The site has since reopened.
Council’s proactive inspection program of parks and playgrounds across Casey will continue over the coming weeks.
