A single positive trace of bonded asbestos has been identified in recycled mulch in a garden bed of the Parramatta Light Rail project at Telopea.
In a statement, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) said the fragment of bonded asbestos – which is considered low-risk – was identified by testing undertaken at two sites across the project.
“The NSW Environmental Protection Authority has been notified and the affected area is in the process of being fenced-off,” TfNSW said.
“The adjacent 5.7-kilometre shared walking and bike riding path from Carlingford to Tramway Avenue in Parramatta remains open and is safe to use.
“Transport for NSW continues working closely with the EPA to assist its wide-ranging investigation.
“We thank the community for their patience and understanding while we work through the next steps and will update them as more information becomes available.”
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.