❓ Question regarding asbestos contamination monitoring and cleanup efforts at beaches near the former Apex camp, and the adequacy of public warnings. The answer outlines monitoring, cleanup via sand nourishment, and a review of signage.
AnsweredQoN 4648Legislative Assembly
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I refer to Question on Notice 1570 concerning asbestos contamination on the beaches adjacent to the former Apex camp and I ask: (a) since the question and answer received, what monitoring has occurred for further asbestos contamination and other debris; (b) what clean up efforts have been made, and on what dates; and (c) has the Department of Parks and Wildlife or the Minister considered placing signage on the beach itself rather than just the road access to warn the public of the potential hazards?
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Answered
24 November 2015
Responded by
Minister for Environment
Response time
34 days
(a) The Department of Parks and Wildlife has regularly monitored this site for hazards and removed asbestos and debris on the beach as required.
(b) A sand nourishment program has taken place on this stretch of beach in partnership with the City of Rockingham and this has alleviated the issues of asbestos and other debris becoming exposed during erosion events.
(c) The Department will review the signage and access to the former Apex camp site from the beach following the next round of sand nourishment that is planned to be completed by the end of November 2015.
(b) A sand nourishment program has taken place on this stretch of beach in partnership with the City of Rockingham and this has alleviated the issues of asbestos and other debris becoming exposed during erosion events.
(c) The Department will review the signage and access to the former Apex camp site from the beach following the next round of sand nourishment that is planned to be completed by the end of November 2015.
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