Lagoon Beach closed after Parks and Wildlife detect asbestos on the beach

Caitlin Jarvis
Updated March 10 2017 - 5:15pm, first published 4:47pm
Environmental Service and Design Environmental Consultant Rod Cooper, C2 Demolition asbestos removalist Bob Brinkman, Crown Land Services Regional Property Officer Phil Thompson. Picture: Phillip Biggs
Environmental Service and Design Environmental Consultant Rod Cooper, C2 Demolition asbestos removalist Bob Brinkman, Crown Land Services Regional Property Officer Phil Thompson. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Significant sand movement at George Town’s Lagoon Beach has uncovered asbestos material at the popular Northern swimming beach.

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Caitlin Jarvis

Caitlin Jarvis

Senior Journalist

I have worked in the Tasmanian digital/print media for 11 years, spanning two newsrooms. I have developed a keen interest in agricultural, development and education news, as well as issues-based long-form journalism. Contact me at caitlin.jarvis@examiner.com.au

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