❓ This parliamentary question seeks information on the number of shacks at Wedge Island, specifically focusing on the presence of asbestos in these structures. The answer provides a breakdown of the number of shacks and the prevalence of asbestos.
AnsweredQoN 3753Legislative Council
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How many shacks are there at Wedge Island and how many of those have asbestos?
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Answered
16 February 2016
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Environment
Response time
89 days
There are 290 licensed shacks at Wedge and six shacks in the possession of the Department of Parks and Wildlife. Three hundred and fifty-five structures were inspected (externally) at Wedge with 168 structures identified as containing or suspected of containing asbestos. Twelve shacks were inspected internally at Wedge with seven identified as containing or suspected of containing asbestos.
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