Council wishes to clarify misreporting on the discovery of asbestos-containing material found at Newport Lakes.
An environmental consultant has investigated the areas requested by the EPA last Friday and has since inspected beyond that area as a precaution.
The material was found in a garden bed area in the north-western lawn, not the Arboretum.
The area has been fenced off, with site signage in place, and groups that use the site have been notified.
The product identified is non-friable asbestos, which the specialist has assessed as low risk to human health. Clean-up works are planned to be completed by mid-next week.
We have been working with the EPA throughout this process, and they remain supportive of our approach.
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