EPA has not received any new reports of potential asbestos-containing material in mulch in public parks and reserves from the community this weekend, on Saturday 20 April or Sunday 21 April.
Hobsons Bay City Council continues to clean up parks and reserves within its local government area where contamination has been confirmed as asbestos after laboratory tests.
For detailed information on the current status of parks and reserves affected by asbestos contamination visit: epa.vic.gov.au/for-community/incidents/response-to-potential-asbestos
Reviewed 21 April 2024