Sydney Faces Asbestos Crisis: Parks and Schools Closed, Mardi Gras Event Cancelled
Authorities launch major investigation to trace hazardous material found in mulch, with all signs pointing to a single supplier.
- A major asbestos contamination crisis in Sydney has led to the closure of parks and schools, and the cancellation of a significant Mardi Gras event.
- The New South Wales government and environmental watchdog have launched a taskforce to investigate the source of the asbestos found in mulch across the city.
- More than 130 investigators are working to trace the asbestos through the supply chain, with all positive detections linked to mulch supplied by Greenlife Resource Recovery.
- Greenlife denies responsibility for the contamination, claiming independent tests showed their mulch was free from asbestos before distribution.
- The crisis has prompted discussions on stronger regulations and potential recalls of mulch products, as well as increased fines for violations.
The Guardian 