❓ A parliamentary question addresses concerns about the decommissioning of the Brookdale Waste Treatment Plant, focusing on salvage operations, asbestos removal, and potential environmental hazards. The Minister's response details the actions taken by the Department of Environment and a salvage contractor, addressing concerns about asbestos handling and air monitoring.
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(1) I refer to the decommissioning and rehabilitation of the Brookdale Waste Treatment Plant, and concerns expressed by members of the local community that inappropriate conduct has occurred during the removal of remaining structures and ask will the Minister advise did the Department put the removal of the buildings on site out to tender, to enable the buildings to be salvaged properly?
(2) If not, why not?
(3) If not, who did conduct the salvage operations?
(4) Did the people or company involved in salvage operations have any links with Departmental or Ministerial staff?
(5) Did the people or company that conducted the salvage operations make any financial gain from their actions?
(6) If so, how much, and why was this allowed to occur?
(7) Will the Minister confirm reports that asbestos was contained within the buildings, and that this dangerous material was removed without proper procedures?
(8) If so, why was this allowed to occur?
(9) Further, will the Minister confirm reports that after the buildings were removed, large and potentially hazardous pieces of asbestos were found on site?
(10) If this is true, how was this allowed to occur?
(11) Parents have also raised concerns that air monitors at the Forrestdale Primary School have been removed, and therefore there is no monitoring process of potentially hazardous material originating from the site, is this true, and what action will the Minister take to correct the matter?
(2) If not, why not?
(3) If not, who did conduct the salvage operations?
(4) Did the people or company involved in salvage operations have any links with Departmental or Ministerial staff?
(5) Did the people or company that conducted the salvage operations make any financial gain from their actions?
(6) If so, how much, and why was this allowed to occur?
(7) Will the Minister confirm reports that asbestos was contained within the buildings, and that this dangerous material was removed without proper procedures?
(8) If so, why was this allowed to occur?
(9) Further, will the Minister confirm reports that after the buildings were removed, large and potentially hazardous pieces of asbestos were found on site?
(10) If this is true, how was this allowed to occur?
(11) Parents have also raised concerns that air monitors at the Forrestdale Primary School have been removed, and therefore there is no monitoring process of potentially hazardous material originating from the site, is this true, and what action will the Minister take to correct the matter?
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16 August 2005
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Minister for the Environment
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The Minister for the Environment; Science has provided the following response: (1) No. However, it should be noted that there is still a significant amount of infrastructure remaining on the site and a tender for the removal of this infrastructure will be released after the completion of site investigations and remediation works. Additionally prior to vacating the site, operators Cleanaway Technical Services (CTS) removed equipment and structures from the site under their Deed of Release agreement with the State. (2) Following the departure of CTS in late June 2004, the site was systematically looted and vandalised, and people were placing themselves at risk in order to obtain salvageable materials from the site, such as copper wires from live power boards. At this time the Department of Environment (DoE) was approached by a salvage contractor who requested permission to enter the site at his own cost and risk to remove salavagable items. This was considered by the DoE as a means to prevent the constant looting and recycle salvageable materials in a controlled manner. The DoE placed written conditions on the salvage contractor and undertook a site tour with him indicating items he was not allowed to remove. The DoE also required a copy of all appropriate insurances. No tender process was required because the DoE did not pay the contractor and the Water Corporation and DoE had written off all assets on the site. (3) Halco Holdings. (4) No. (5) The Department of Environment has no information as to whether the salvage operator made any financial gain from this action. (6) See answers to question 5 and question 2. (7) Some buildings on the Brookdale site contained asbestos products such as roofing, guttering and eaves. One of these buildings was partially demolished by Halco Holdings without consideration of the asbestos materials it contained. The DoE became aware of this shortly after it occurred and issued Halco Holdings with an Environmental Field Notice requiring the damaged asbestos to be removed and disposed appropriately. This was done under the supervision and the satisfaction of an environmental health officer from the City of Armadale. (8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(1) No. However, it should be noted that there is still a significant amount of infrastructure remaining on the site and a tender for the removal of this infrastructure will be released after the completion of site investigations and remediation works. Additionally prior to vacating the site, operators Cleanaway Technical Services (CTS) removed equipment and structures from the site under their Deed of Release agreement with the State. (2) Following the departure of CTS in late June 2004, the site was systematically looted and vandalised, and people were placing themselves at risk in order to obtain salvageable materials from the site, such as copper wires from live power boards. At this time the Department of Environment (DoE) was approached by a salvage contractor who requested permission to enter the site at his own cost and risk to remove salavagable items. This was considered by the DoE as a means to prevent the constant looting and recycle salvageable materials in a controlled manner. The DoE placed written conditions on the salvage contractor and undertook a site tour with him indicating items he was not allowed to remove. The DoE also required a copy of all appropriate insurances. No tender process was required because the DoE did not pay the contractor and the Water Corporation and DoE had written off all assets on the site. (3) Halco Holdings. (4) No. (5) The Department of Environment has no information as to whether the salvage operator made any financial gain from this action. (6) See answers to question 5 and question 2. (7) Some buildings on the Brookdale site contained asbestos products such as roofing, guttering and eaves. One of these buildings was partially demolished by Halco Holdings without consideration of the asbestos materials it contained. The DoE became aware of this shortly after it occurred and issued Halco Holdings with an Environmental Field Notice requiring the damaged asbestos to be removed and disposed appropriately. This was done under the supervision and the satisfaction of an environmental health officer from the City of Armadale. (8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(2) Following the departure of CTS in late June 2004, the site was systematically looted and vandalised, and people were placing themselves at risk in order to obtain salvageable materials from the site, such as copper wires from live power boards. At this time the Department of Environment (DoE) was approached by a salvage contractor who requested permission to enter the site at his own cost and risk to remove salavagable items. This was considered by the DoE as a means to prevent the constant looting and recycle salvageable materials in a controlled manner. The DoE placed written conditions on the salvage contractor and undertook a site tour with him indicating items he was not allowed to remove. The DoE also required a copy of all appropriate insurances. No tender process was required because the DoE did not pay the contractor and the Water Corporation and DoE had written off all assets on the site. (3) Halco Holdings. (4) No. (5) The Department of Environment has no information as to whether the salvage operator made any financial gain from this action. (6) See answers to question 5 and question 2. (7) Some buildings on the Brookdale site contained asbestos products such as roofing, guttering and eaves. One of these buildings was partially demolished by Halco Holdings without consideration of the asbestos materials it contained. The DoE became aware of this shortly after it occurred and issued Halco Holdings with an Environmental Field Notice requiring the damaged asbestos to be removed and disposed appropriately. This was done under the supervision and the satisfaction of an environmental health officer from the City of Armadale. (8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
At this time the Department of Environment (DoE) was approached by a salvage contractor who requested permission to enter the site at his own cost and risk to remove salavagable items. This was considered by the DoE as a means to prevent the constant looting and recycle salvageable materials in a controlled manner. The DoE placed written conditions on the salvage contractor and undertook a site tour with him indicating items he was not allowed to remove. The DoE also required a copy of all appropriate insurances. No tender process was required because the DoE did not pay the contractor and the Water Corporation and DoE had written off all assets on the site. (3) Halco Holdings. (4) No. (5) The Department of Environment has no information as to whether the salvage operator made any financial gain from this action. (6) See answers to question 5 and question 2. (7) Some buildings on the Brookdale site contained asbestos products such as roofing, guttering and eaves. One of these buildings was partially demolished by Halco Holdings without consideration of the asbestos materials it contained. The DoE became aware of this shortly after it occurred and issued Halco Holdings with an Environmental Field Notice requiring the damaged asbestos to be removed and disposed appropriately. This was done under the supervision and the satisfaction of an environmental health officer from the City of Armadale. (8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
No tender process was required because the DoE did not pay the contractor and the Water Corporation and DoE had written off all assets on the site. (3) Halco Holdings. (4) No. (5) The Department of Environment has no information as to whether the salvage operator made any financial gain from this action. (6) See answers to question 5 and question 2. (7) Some buildings on the Brookdale site contained asbestos products such as roofing, guttering and eaves. One of these buildings was partially demolished by Halco Holdings without consideration of the asbestos materials it contained. The DoE became aware of this shortly after it occurred and issued Halco Holdings with an Environmental Field Notice requiring the damaged asbestos to be removed and disposed appropriately. This was done under the supervision and the satisfaction of an environmental health officer from the City of Armadale. (8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(3) Halco Holdings. (4) No. (5) The Department of Environment has no information as to whether the salvage operator made any financial gain from this action. (6) See answers to question 5 and question 2. (7) Some buildings on the Brookdale site contained asbestos products such as roofing, guttering and eaves. One of these buildings was partially demolished by Halco Holdings without consideration of the asbestos materials it contained. The DoE became aware of this shortly after it occurred and issued Halco Holdings with an Environmental Field Notice requiring the damaged asbestos to be removed and disposed appropriately. This was done under the supervision and the satisfaction of an environmental health officer from the City of Armadale. (8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(4) No. (5) The Department of Environment has no information as to whether the salvage operator made any financial gain from this action. (6) See answers to question 5 and question 2. (7) Some buildings on the Brookdale site contained asbestos products such as roofing, guttering and eaves. One of these buildings was partially demolished by Halco Holdings without consideration of the asbestos materials it contained. The DoE became aware of this shortly after it occurred and issued Halco Holdings with an Environmental Field Notice requiring the damaged asbestos to be removed and disposed appropriately. This was done under the supervision and the satisfaction of an environmental health officer from the City of Armadale. (8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(5) The Department of Environment has no information as to whether the salvage operator made any financial gain from this action. (6) See answers to question 5 and question 2. (7) Some buildings on the Brookdale site contained asbestos products such as roofing, guttering and eaves. One of these buildings was partially demolished by Halco Holdings without consideration of the asbestos materials it contained. The DoE became aware of this shortly after it occurred and issued Halco Holdings with an Environmental Field Notice requiring the damaged asbestos to be removed and disposed appropriately. This was done under the supervision and the satisfaction of an environmental health officer from the City of Armadale. (8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(6) See answers to question 5 and question 2. (7) Some buildings on the Brookdale site contained asbestos products such as roofing, guttering and eaves. One of these buildings was partially demolished by Halco Holdings without consideration of the asbestos materials it contained. The DoE became aware of this shortly after it occurred and issued Halco Holdings with an Environmental Field Notice requiring the damaged asbestos to be removed and disposed appropriately. This was done under the supervision and the satisfaction of an environmental health officer from the City of Armadale. (8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(7) Some buildings on the Brookdale site contained asbestos products such as roofing, guttering and eaves. One of these buildings was partially demolished by Halco Holdings without consideration of the asbestos materials it contained. The DoE became aware of this shortly after it occurred and issued Halco Holdings with an Environmental Field Notice requiring the damaged asbestos to be removed and disposed appropriately. This was done under the supervision and the satisfaction of an environmental health officer from the City of Armadale. (8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(1) No. However, it should be noted that there is still a significant amount of infrastructure remaining on the site and a tender for the removal of this infrastructure will be released after the completion of site investigations and remediation works. Additionally prior to vacating the site, operators Cleanaway Technical Services (CTS) removed equipment and structures from the site under their Deed of Release agreement with the State. (2) Following the departure of CTS in late June 2004, the site was systematically looted and vandalised, and people were placing themselves at risk in order to obtain salvageable materials from the site, such as copper wires from live power boards. At this time the Department of Environment (DoE) was approached by a salvage contractor who requested permission to enter the site at his own cost and risk to remove salavagable items. This was considered by the DoE as a means to prevent the constant looting and recycle salvageable materials in a controlled manner. The DoE placed written conditions on the salvage contractor and undertook a site tour with him indicating items he was not allowed to remove. The DoE also required a copy of all appropriate insurances. No tender process was required because the DoE did not pay the contractor and the Water Corporation and DoE had written off all assets on the site. (3) Halco Holdings. (4) No. (5) The Department of Environment has no information as to whether the salvage operator made any financial gain from this action. (6) See answers to question 5 and question 2. (7) Some buildings on the Brookdale site contained asbestos products such as roofing, guttering and eaves. One of these buildings was partially demolished by Halco Holdings without consideration of the asbestos materials it contained. The DoE became aware of this shortly after it occurred and issued Halco Holdings with an Environmental Field Notice requiring the damaged asbestos to be removed and disposed appropriately. This was done under the supervision and the satisfaction of an environmental health officer from the City of Armadale. (8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(2) Following the departure of CTS in late June 2004, the site was systematically looted and vandalised, and people were placing themselves at risk in order to obtain salvageable materials from the site, such as copper wires from live power boards. At this time the Department of Environment (DoE) was approached by a salvage contractor who requested permission to enter the site at his own cost and risk to remove salavagable items. This was considered by the DoE as a means to prevent the constant looting and recycle salvageable materials in a controlled manner. The DoE placed written conditions on the salvage contractor and undertook a site tour with him indicating items he was not allowed to remove. The DoE also required a copy of all appropriate insurances. No tender process was required because the DoE did not pay the contractor and the Water Corporation and DoE had written off all assets on the site. (3) Halco Holdings. (4) No. (5) The Department of Environment has no information as to whether the salvage operator made any financial gain from this action. (6) See answers to question 5 and question 2. (7) Some buildings on the Brookdale site contained asbestos products such as roofing, guttering and eaves. One of these buildings was partially demolished by Halco Holdings without consideration of the asbestos materials it contained. The DoE became aware of this shortly after it occurred and issued Halco Holdings with an Environmental Field Notice requiring the damaged asbestos to be removed and disposed appropriately. This was done under the supervision and the satisfaction of an environmental health officer from the City of Armadale. (8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
At this time the Department of Environment (DoE) was approached by a salvage contractor who requested permission to enter the site at his own cost and risk to remove salavagable items. This was considered by the DoE as a means to prevent the constant looting and recycle salvageable materials in a controlled manner. The DoE placed written conditions on the salvage contractor and undertook a site tour with him indicating items he was not allowed to remove. The DoE also required a copy of all appropriate insurances. No tender process was required because the DoE did not pay the contractor and the Water Corporation and DoE had written off all assets on the site. (3) Halco Holdings. (4) No. (5) The Department of Environment has no information as to whether the salvage operator made any financial gain from this action. (6) See answers to question 5 and question 2. (7) Some buildings on the Brookdale site contained asbestos products such as roofing, guttering and eaves. One of these buildings was partially demolished by Halco Holdings without consideration of the asbestos materials it contained. The DoE became aware of this shortly after it occurred and issued Halco Holdings with an Environmental Field Notice requiring the damaged asbestos to be removed and disposed appropriately. This was done under the supervision and the satisfaction of an environmental health officer from the City of Armadale. (8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
No tender process was required because the DoE did not pay the contractor and the Water Corporation and DoE had written off all assets on the site. (3) Halco Holdings. (4) No. (5) The Department of Environment has no information as to whether the salvage operator made any financial gain from this action. (6) See answers to question 5 and question 2. (7) Some buildings on the Brookdale site contained asbestos products such as roofing, guttering and eaves. One of these buildings was partially demolished by Halco Holdings without consideration of the asbestos materials it contained. The DoE became aware of this shortly after it occurred and issued Halco Holdings with an Environmental Field Notice requiring the damaged asbestos to be removed and disposed appropriately. This was done under the supervision and the satisfaction of an environmental health officer from the City of Armadale. (8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(3) Halco Holdings. (4) No. (5) The Department of Environment has no information as to whether the salvage operator made any financial gain from this action. (6) See answers to question 5 and question 2. (7) Some buildings on the Brookdale site contained asbestos products such as roofing, guttering and eaves. One of these buildings was partially demolished by Halco Holdings without consideration of the asbestos materials it contained. The DoE became aware of this shortly after it occurred and issued Halco Holdings with an Environmental Field Notice requiring the damaged asbestos to be removed and disposed appropriately. This was done under the supervision and the satisfaction of an environmental health officer from the City of Armadale. (8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(4) No. (5) The Department of Environment has no information as to whether the salvage operator made any financial gain from this action. (6) See answers to question 5 and question 2. (7) Some buildings on the Brookdale site contained asbestos products such as roofing, guttering and eaves. One of these buildings was partially demolished by Halco Holdings without consideration of the asbestos materials it contained. The DoE became aware of this shortly after it occurred and issued Halco Holdings with an Environmental Field Notice requiring the damaged asbestos to be removed and disposed appropriately. This was done under the supervision and the satisfaction of an environmental health officer from the City of Armadale. (8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(5) The Department of Environment has no information as to whether the salvage operator made any financial gain from this action. (6) See answers to question 5 and question 2. (7) Some buildings on the Brookdale site contained asbestos products such as roofing, guttering and eaves. One of these buildings was partially demolished by Halco Holdings without consideration of the asbestos materials it contained. The DoE became aware of this shortly after it occurred and issued Halco Holdings with an Environmental Field Notice requiring the damaged asbestos to be removed and disposed appropriately. This was done under the supervision and the satisfaction of an environmental health officer from the City of Armadale. (8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(6) See answers to question 5 and question 2. (7) Some buildings on the Brookdale site contained asbestos products such as roofing, guttering and eaves. One of these buildings was partially demolished by Halco Holdings without consideration of the asbestos materials it contained. The DoE became aware of this shortly after it occurred and issued Halco Holdings with an Environmental Field Notice requiring the damaged asbestos to be removed and disposed appropriately. This was done under the supervision and the satisfaction of an environmental health officer from the City of Armadale. (8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(7) Some buildings on the Brookdale site contained asbestos products such as roofing, guttering and eaves. One of these buildings was partially demolished by Halco Holdings without consideration of the asbestos materials it contained. The DoE became aware of this shortly after it occurred and issued Halco Holdings with an Environmental Field Notice requiring the damaged asbestos to be removed and disposed appropriately. This was done under the supervision and the satisfaction of an environmental health officer from the City of Armadale. (8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(8) One of the written conditions the DoE placed on Halco Holdings was that no asbestos materials were removed or disturbed. During a site tour prior to Halco Holdings commencing work the DoE pointed out buildings and items which were potentially made of asbestos. However, during the salvage works Halco Holdings inspected a building and decided that it did not contain asbestos and partially demolished it. On becoming aware of this the DoE took a sample of the material and had it analysed to confirm it was asbestos. An Environmental Field Notice was then issued to Halco Holdings requiring the appropriate removal and disposal of this damaged asbestos as soon as possible. Halco Holdings' actions were in direct violation of the conditions placed on it by the DoE. Halco Holdings undertook no further salvage work on the site after this violation came to the DoE's attention. (9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(9) Damaged asbestos materials from the partially demolished building were removed from the site in accordance with the conditions of the DoE's Environmental Field Notice by Halco Holdings. Subsequently sampling undertaken at the site has revealed the presence of some asbestos fragments in rubble piles and in two areas where looting and salvaging activities occurred. No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
No asbestos fibres have been identified. The DoE is arranging for these asbestos fragments to be removed prior to the commencement of the detailed site investigations. The fragments do not pose a risk in their current state. (10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(10) See answer to question 8. (11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
(11) An air monitor was installed at Forrestdale Primary School in January 2003 as part of a comprehensive environmental investigation program designed to address community concerns about reported high lead levels in the air from the Brookdale Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. These investigations were concluded in May 2003 and indicated that metal concentrations in the air, water and soil in the Brookdale area were well within relevant health guidelines and standards. However, at the conclusion of these investigations the air monitor was retained at the school at the request of the Principal to ease anxiety among parents, teachers and students. The air monitor was removed in April 2005 after over two year's of data showing all results well within the relevant guidelines. Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
Air monitoring during the decommissioning activities will be undertaken as appropriate to manage the risks associated with the particular activities. The Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) which will be undertaken in August to October 2005 only involves the collection of samples. Sampling techniques have been specifically selected to eliminate the generation of dust which is the only means by which any contamination could potentially leave the site during these activities. As such in the absence of any dust no air monitoring is required for this phase of decommissioning. Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
Prior to the Detailed Site Investigation, asbestos fragments will be removed from the site. Air monitoring will be undertaken. However, during this work, worker safety is the main issue of concern. In this case the placement of the monitor at the site rather than the school is more appropriate as any disturbance will be small scale and localised. Consequently the potential hazard is to on-site workers only. Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
Following the completion of the DSI the results will be used to prepare a Site Management Plan. The Site Management Plan will detail how any contamination will be removed and will include, if necessary, an air monitoring program appropriate to the level and type of contamination found and the scale of earthworks required. Until the results of the DSI are known, it is not possible to indicate if there is a need to resume air monitoring at the school. The Site Management Plan will be open for public comment prior to finalisation and the school and community will have an opportunity to comment on any proposed air-monitoring program at that time.
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