FRANKSTON Council says it does not use recycled mulch, which has been blamed for the discovery of asbestos at playgrounds in the west of Melbourne.
Council CEO Phil Cantillon says that Frankston Council’s playgrounds will not be affected by the asbestos issue. “All mulch used on Frankston City Council garden beds is generated by material sourced from our tree contractors when undertaking tree works on our street trees and park trees. We do not use recycled mulch,” he said.
The Environment Protection Authority has confirmed the presence of asbestos at playgrounds in the Hobsons Bay, Brimbank, and Merri-bek local government areas.
Park asbestos scare avoided
THE playground at Paras Reserve, Carrum Downs. Picture: Supplied