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Asbestos found at Maungatapu underpass construction site
Asbestos found at Maungatapu underpass construction site.
The NZ Transport Agency says they are working closely with specialist contractors to safely remove asbestos discovered on the construction site of the Maungatapu underpass.
The asbestos was found in an old, demolished building that was uncovered while contractors were carrying out earthworks near the old Baden Powell Centre.
The area has been secured in line with all health and safety, environmental, legal and regulatory guidelines.
The Transport Agency’s acting Bay of Plenty highway manager, Adam Francis says Worksafe NZ, the Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Tauranga City Council have been informed, and there is no immediate health risk to staff or the community.
“The site has been secured in line with regulations and we are currently working with specialist contractors to determine the best disposal measures going ahead,” Mr Francis said.
“On Tuesday (November 10) asbestos specialists will be onsite to investigate the site. We hope to have a disposal method confirmed later this month.
“We are focussed on keeping the community informed as we work to find the best solution.”
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