The road that runs through Barraba’s Woodsreef asbestos mine in NSW has been causing asbestos concerns among the community and Council. Tamworth Regional Council is now pushing for the NSW Government to take responsibility for the road.
A road closure application has already been made to close part of the road due to health and safety concerns and a detailed report of this application was presented at the Council’s monthly meeting. Tamworth Regional Council has spoken out saying the mine and any road that runs through it is a concern of the New South Wales state government as the problem is asbestos and that is their responsibility.
Tamworth Council has unanimously voted to be removed as Roads Authority and believe that Council should address the health risk associated with the road.
Any asbestos exposure is concerning since even small amounts of asbestos can lead to the development of mesothelioma. Mesothelioma in Australia has affected many people and it is expected that many Australians in the future will be diagnosed with this asbestos related condition and others such as asbestosis and asbestos related pleural disease.
