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Wednesday 14th April 2021
Safety News Roundup: Wednesday 14th April 2021
This week's safety news covers illegal asbestos dumping in New Zealand and a major renewable energy milestone in South Australia. Read on for the full stories from our news team.
Illegal Asbestos Waste Dumping in New Zealand Leads to Clean-up Bill
A New Zealand local council faces a significant clean-up bill after a 4 square meter pile of waste containing asbestos was illegally dumped near the Waimakariri River.
Although the waste was packaged correctly for the hazardous substance, it was not disposed of in a licenced facility. The waste would have posed a threat for residents when the bags eventually degraded over time.
The waste was removed by a specialist asbestos contractor, who required three people and machinery to remediate the site.
Zone delivery lead for the area Marco Cataloni said, "Whoever dumped it knew they were dealing with a hazardous substance" and "Dumpers might think they are saving themselves money, but they are costing their friends and neighbours."
Businesses handling hazardous materials should ensure compliance with proper safety documentation and disposal procedures to avoid similar incidents. Read more on this topic in the Trinitas Group news release.
Jobs Created as South Australian Wind Turbine Project Progresses
Major wind power producer Iberdrola has completed construction of the first of 50 wind turbines at its hybrid and solar Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park in South Australia.
A total of 50 Vestas wind turbines will be installed at the site, alongside nearly 250,000 Longi solar PV panels. Builders expect the installation process to finish before the end of 2021.
Organisers project the venture will create approximately 200 jobs during construction and around 20 full-time roles during commercial operation. Investing in this project forms part of the company's growth strategy in Australia, aiming to transition customers toward renewable energy by providing reliable and affordable clean power.
Today's update on this venture highlights growing momentum behind clean energy infrastructure across the region. The original announcement can be found on the Energy Global news platform.
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