Environmental Protection Authority fines Narrabri Shire Council for failure to notify of asbestos risk to public, staff

Madeline Link
August 5 2020 - 5:30am
FINED: Narrabri Shire Council was fined for an incident at the landfill. Photo: EPA, file
FINED: Narrabri Shire Council was fined for an incident at the landfill. Photo: EPA, file

THE PUBLIC, staff and contractors were exposed to asbestos for almost two weeks because Narrabri Shire Council (NSC) failed to notify the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) about an incident at the landfill.

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Madeline Link

Madeline Link

Journalist

Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.

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