❓ Hon Alison Xamon asks about asbestos clean-up at 8a Carbon Court, specifically regarding contamination status, investigation, advice, and satisfaction with the building's state. The Minister for Environment responds, clarifying responsibilities and actions taken.
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I refer to the concerns that have been raised over the roof replacement and asbestos clean-up at 8a Carbon Court, and I ask -
(1) Has 8a Carbon Court been reported as a contaminated site?
(2) If yes to (1), has the Department of Environment investigated the site?
(3) Has the Department of Environment made any recommendations or provided any advice to the owner or agent of the building regarding the asbestos clean-up at the site?
(4) If yes to (3), will the Minister table that recommendation or advice?
(5) Is the Department of Environment satisfied with the current state of the building?
(1) Has 8a Carbon Court been reported as a contaminated site?
(2) If yes to (1), has the Department of Environment investigated the site?
(3) Has the Department of Environment made any recommendations or provided any advice to the owner or agent of the building regarding the asbestos clean-up at the site?
(4) If yes to (3), will the Minister table that recommendation or advice?
(5) Is the Department of Environment satisfied with the current state of the building?
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Answered
8 November 2011
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Environment
Response time
41 days
The Minister for Environment has provided the following response:
(1) Yes, on 28 July 2011.
(2) The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) does not directly investigate contaminated sites. Under the
Contaminated Sites Act 2003
, the responsibility for investigation and remediation of contaminated sites in the first instance rests with the party who caused the contamination.
(3) Yes.
(4) DEC, in consultation with the Department of Health, classified the site as
contaminated - remediation required
on 3 October 2011. A classification under the Contaminated Sites Act relates only to land (exterior soils) at the site and does not apply to any buildings or indoor areas.
The owner's agent was notified on 3 October 2011 that the site had been classified, and that this classification requires the site be remediated and validated in accordance with DEC's Contaminated Sites Management Series Guidelines.
(5) The condition of buildings and indoor areas is dealt with by the relevant local government and is not the responsibility of DEC.
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(1) Yes, on 28 July 2011.
(2) The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) does not directly investigate contaminated sites. Under the
Contaminated Sites Act 2003
, the responsibility for investigation and remediation of contaminated sites in the first instance rests with the party who caused the contamination.
(3) Yes.
(4) DEC, in consultation with the Department of Health, classified the site as
contaminated - remediation required
on 3 October 2011. A classification under the Contaminated Sites Act relates only to land (exterior soils) at the site and does not apply to any buildings or indoor areas.
The owner's agent was notified on 3 October 2011 that the site had been classified, and that this classification requires the site be remediated and validated in accordance with DEC's Contaminated Sites Management Series Guidelines.
(5) The condition of buildings and indoor areas is dealt with by the relevant local government and is not the responsibility of DEC.
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