It has been found that almost three in four (74%) homes in the Latrobe Valley region are likely to contain asbestos – significantly higher than the national average of one in three homes. “What this report shows is that it is more important now than ever to increase...
The increase being seen in queues in major hardware stores and corresponding home improvement activities means that a lot more people could unknowingly be putting themselves, their families and neighbours at risk. “We strongly encourage anyone living in a home built...
Home renovation is a popular activity in the Latrobe Valley and the Latrobe Valley Asbestos Taskforce is concerned that the asbestos legacy is putting people at risk of developing lung cancer, mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases. One in three homes built...
Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey, your time in providing valuable feedback is highly appreciated. Executive Summary The Latrobe Valley has long been linked to asbestos, with power stations primarily built using asbestos containing materials (ACMs)...