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ACT Work Safety Commissioner, Mark McCabe, has advised that he has received a report from Robson Environmental regarding the results of material found at the Lyneham Sports Precinct.

“The report confirms that the material found at the site does contain asbestos. Robson Environmental recommend that a more detailed and comprehensive site assessment now occur and that investigations be initiated to determine whether soil has been transported off site or imported to the site as fill,” said Mr McCabe. 

“WorkSafe ACT will work with the Environment Protection Authority to progress these recommendations.  Both agencies have already initiated investigations into these and…

ACT Work Safety Commissioner, Mark McCabe, is advising the public about the identification of possible asbestos exposure to workers at the Lyneham Sports Precinct as a result of work undertaken at the site since June 2011.

Work is being undertaken at the Sports Precinct (formerly known as Southwell Park) to create new ovals and install a new centre road and car parks. 

Following a complaint on 27 September 2011, WorkSafe ACT identified possible asbestos exposure from disturbance to irrigation pipes made from material containing asbestos.

A licensed asbestos assessor was commissioned by WorkSafe ACT to analyse and report on identified…