Asbestos contamination

By Nasik Swami: There are no Naracoorte Lucindale Council sites under investigation for asbestos contamination, according to CEO Trevor Smart. In a written report to the council—which was expected to be discussed during the council’s meeting last night, November 26—Mr Smart said due to various discussions and/or questions across the community regarding “contamination of rubble with asbestos”, council administration had been in contact with the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and had also met with EPA representatives. In his mayoral report, Mayor Patrick Ross also stated that he met with landholders and the Member for McKillop, Nick McBride, on October 28, last month, to discuss contamination of rubble with asbestos on agricultural land and the way forward for remediation. “From a council perspective, we are satisfied that EPA is undertaking their responsibilities as a regulatory body and that the matter is still ongoing and remains a work in progress,” Mr Smart […]

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Mountain bike track proposal

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Kincraig crowned SA’s best country hotel

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Allowances up for next elected councillors

The Naracoorte Lucindale Council mayor in 2027 will receive an annual allowance of $83,608 after next year’s April 2027 Local Government elections.

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AR3 defends mining plan ahead of town forum

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$11,000 water fix for cemetery

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