Perth Voice Interactive

AN East Fremantle park was closed this week after the discovery of asbestos.

The local council says asbestos was detected in the Silas Street Dog Park mid-February, when residents were advised of the Park’s closure. 

Mayor Jim O’Neill says the threat to public health is low, but the park will be closed “until further notice” and the gates locked. 

“The Town is doing everything possible to investigate the extent of the contamination… the safety and well-being of our community and staff is our priority,” Mr O’Neill said. 

“The advice we have received is that while this find presents a low risk to park users, we are taking precautions and conducting further testing to determine the best remediation options. 

“All relevant authorities including WorkSafe and the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation have been contacted.” 

The timeframe for remediation works to remove the asbestos is still being determined. 

More information is available at the Town of East Fremantle’s environmental health website, including access to its Environmental Health officers for residents who “may feel concerned” for their health while the asbestos is investigated.

by KATHERINE KRAAYVANGER