❓ Question regarding government awareness and action on potential asbestos risks following a microburst in Marble Bar. The government acknowledges awareness and defers responsibility for assessment findings and cleanup to the Shire of East Pilbara.
AnsweredQoN 634Legislative Assembly
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Asbestos risk—Marble Bar
634. Hon Julie Freeman to
the minister representing the Minister for Emergency
Services:
I refer to the
thunderstorm microburst that occurred in Marble Bar in January this year, which
caused significant damage to residential properties.
(1) Has the government been made aware of the
potential asbestos risk associated with housing debris that remains in the
storm-affected area?
(2) Has the government conducted an assessment of
the risk of asbestos contamination in the affected and surrounding areas?
(3) If yes to (2), what were the findings of that
assessment?
(4) If asbestos is present, what measures are
being taken to ensure the safe removal and disposal of contaminated materials?
634. Hon Julie Freeman to
the minister representing the Minister for Emergency
Services:
I refer to the
thunderstorm microburst that occurred in Marble Bar in January this year, which
caused significant damage to residential properties.
(1) Has the government been made aware of the
potential asbestos risk associated with housing debris that remains in the
storm-affected area?
(2) Has the government conducted an assessment of
the risk of asbestos contamination in the affected and surrounding areas?
(3) If yes to (2), what were the findings of that
assessment?
(4) If asbestos is present, what measures are
being taken to ensure the safe removal and disposal of contaminated materials?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member
for some notice of the question. The following answer has been provided to me
by the Minister for Emergency Services.
(1) Yes. The Department of Fire and Emergency
Services (DFES), as an active member of the local recovery coordination group
(LRCG), is aware of the asbestos risks.
(2) DFES is aware from attendance at the LRCG that
the local government coordinated an environmental health assessment in
collaboration with the Department of Health.
(3) The Shire of East Pilbara is responsible for
releasing the findings of any assessments.
(4) The Shire of East Pilbara is working with
affected property owners to coordinate the clean-up.
for some notice of the question. The following answer has been provided to me
by the Minister for Emergency Services.
(1) Yes. The Department of Fire and Emergency
Services (DFES), as an active member of the local recovery coordination group
(LRCG), is aware of the asbestos risks.
(2) DFES is aware from attendance at the LRCG that
the local government coordinated an environmental health assessment in
collaboration with the Department of Health.
(3) The Shire of East Pilbara is responsible for
releasing the findings of any assessments.
(4) The Shire of East Pilbara is working with
affected property owners to coordinate the clean-up.
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