Sydney playground at centre of asbestos mulch scandal closed again after timber found ‘bleeding black tar-like substance’

Salvaged railway timber removed for testing from Rozelle parklands, which was previously closed in 2024 when asbestos was found in garden mulchGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastParts of a Sydney children’s playground where...

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Sydney playground at centre of asbestos mulch scandal closed again after timber found ‘bleeding black tar-like substance’

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Salvaged railway timber removed for testing from Rozelle parklands, which was previously closed in 2024 when asbestos was found in garden mulch

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Parts of a Sydney children’s playground where asbestos was found in garden mulch in 2024 has been closed again, with authorities removing salvaged railway timber for testing.

Areas of Rozelle parklands in Sydney’s inner west were fenced off on Monday, with a council notice advising: “Thank you for your patience while we work with the NSW government to carry out works.”

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Sydney playground at centre of asbestos mulch scandal closed again after timber found ‘bleeding black tar-like substance’

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