Update on the Natural Resources site
The Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy (DNRME) will soon commence works to further remediate the former mineral sands site at Rainbow Beach. These works come on the back of those completed prior to Christmas last year.
Works to safely contain asbestos-contaminated soil into an on-site cell are scheduled to start in early June and should be completed within a couple weeks.
A specialist contractor has been engaged to undertake the work in line with Queensland’s Environmental Protection Act 1994 and the ‘How to Safely Remove Asbestos Code of Practice 2011’.
This will ensure the contamination is properly and permanently secured.
On-site dust levels will be monitored on a daily basis, and water trucks and misters used to minimise dust levels.
Safety is paramount and the area remains closed to the public.
DNRME will continue to engage with Council, other state departments and relevant stakeholders, should any further works be required.
If you have questions about the works, please contact Damian Lewis on 0429 480 361 or email: abandonedmines@dnrme.qld.gov.au
