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by GRACE JOHNSON
Seven schools across Sydney have been identified for precautionary testing for asbestos by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) in their largest investigation in decades.
There is currently no evidence of contamination at the schools, but the EPA is providing information before investigations so that the community can be informed.
The news comes as the EPA confirmed asbestos had been found in the mulch at a hospital, a supermarket, and another park in Sydney.
To date, twenty-four sites have tested positive for bonded asbestos, which NSW Health says is low risk to public health, and one site for friable asbestos, which is easily crushed and can become airborne.
The following schools have been identified as having received mulch from the same manufacturer that has supplied mulch to the 25 other sites.
Investigations began on Thursday.
- Allambie Heights Public School in Allambie Heights
- International Grammar School in Ultimo
- Mt Annan Christian College in Mt Annan
- North Sydney Public School in North Sydney
- Penrith Christian School in Orchard Hills
- St Luke’s Catholic College in Marsden Park
- Westmead Christian Grammar in Westmead
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