Sydney's asbestos contamination crisis is escalating, with authorities confirming 32 sites across the city now test positive for the toxic material – including schools, parks, and even housing estates under construction. 🏗️🔍
The New South Wales EPA revealed Saturday that 10% of 300+ tested sites contained bonded asbestos, including a public school in Sydney's north and two residential projects in the southwest. The University of Sydney is next on the testing list this weekend.
While transport hubs and a hospital also made the contaminated list, officials gave Taylor Swift fans some relief: her much-anticipated concert in western Sydney will proceed after environmental checks. 🎤✅ 'We're throwing 110% resources at making these spaces safe,' vowed EPA chief Tony Chappel.
This marks Australia's largest environmental investigation in decades, tracing back to January 10 when playground mulch first revealed the dangerous fibers. Experts warn more sites could emerge as testing continues.
