Draft Asbestos Policy
Consultation has now concluded.
During the 2022 StateCover WHS self-audit, it was identified that QPRC did not have an Asbestos Policy. This draft Policy has been developed to ensure the requirements of the LGNSW Model Asbestos Policy for NSW councils are implemented
This Policy will also assist Council with meeting its legislative obligations. This Policy aims to outline:
- the role of Council and other organisations in managing asbestos
- Council’s relevant regulatory powers
- Council’s approach to dealing with naturally occurring asbestos, sites contaminated by asbestos and emergencies or incidents general advice for residents on renovating homes that may contain asbestos
- Council’s development approval process for developments that may involve asbestos and conditions of consent
- waste management and regulation procedures for asbestos waste in the LGA
- Council’s approach to managing asbestos containing materials in council workplaces
- sources of further information
This Policy has been developed based on the LGNSW Model Asbestos Policy for NSW Councils.
Submissions on the draft policy are open until close of business Thursday 27 July 2023.
Submissions may be made:
- By commenting below
- By email to council@qprc.nsw.gov.au(External link) referencing "Draft Asbestos Policy 2023" in the subject line
- By mail to PO Box 90, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Privacy: Submissions with the author’s name and contact details will be provided to Councillors for consideration. However, names and contact information will be removed when the submissions are included in public documents such as Council Business Papers.
