ARE OUR PLAYGROUNDS SAFE?

The EPA has closed over 20 sites in Sydney, including parks, schools and infrastructure sites due to asbestos contamination.

“I want to be able to assure our community that the mulch used in our local parks and playgrounds is safe and contaminant free,” Cr Tania Brown, Labor’s candidate for Lord Mayor said today.

“I have written to the General Manager of Wollongong City Council seeking confirmation that the supply of mulch used by Wollongong City Council is safe and that we can verify where the mulch has been sourced.

“Yesterday I observed our hard working landscaping crews working on the gardens around Stuart Park, spreading new mulch, which prompted my concern and action to ensure that we can identify where this mulch has originated.

“I look forward to a response from Wollongong City Council providing assurances to our community that our local parks are safe and safeguards are in place to protect our community,” Cr Brown said.