RESIDENTS in the southern end of Tina Street have again been distressed by works to associated with the construction of 79 townhouses in Jane Street.
Tina Street residents, Jeremy Smith and Shelly Currie said they were not informed about asbestos removal works carried out at the front of their homes until 7am the morning the work commenced.
“They had a young kid knock on the front door,” he said.
“He said to Jack, “if you need to go out just put your car on the other side of the road, and then if you need to do whatever you need to do, just go and get your car but it has to be on the other side of the road.”
Jeremy moved his vehicle but when he walked to his car, he says he was verbally abused by the asbestos contractor, for being in an exclusion zone.
Both Shelly and Jeremy said they did not receive paperwork regarding the asbestos removal.
“We weren’t warned about or told about removal of asbestos pipes. They are all protected – we aren’t,” said Shelly.
“I don’t remember getting a letter.”
Early warning
Sherlock Homes Developments stated they hand delivered notices to residents who were at home and left notifications in letter boxes advising of the external works commencement and completion on July 18, three months prior to the asbestos removal being undertaken.
“We have spoken with the builder for the Jane Street townhouse project, and they have confirmed that all residents were notified in advance with a letter detailing the start dates and scope of external works.”
“These works have been carried out strictly in line with council-approved plans, which remain publicly accessible online via council platforms.”
“Regarding asbestos removal, the builder has assured us that all procedures were fully compliant with safety codes.”
“An accredited asbestos management company was on-site throughout to oversee the process, and all required certifications have been obtained. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is the government body responsible for overseeing asbestos removal work.
A Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) spokesperson said they received formal notification of licensed asbestos removal work occurring at the site.
“WHS legislation requires licensed asbestos removalists to notify WHSQ of removal greater than ten square metres,” the spokesperson said.
“No breaches of WHS legislation have been identified relating to this site, however WHSQ will continue to monitor and take any appropriate regulatory action as required.”
