Sydney Playground Closed Again After Toxic Timber Discovery
Rozelle parklands in Sydney's inner west shut down as authorities investigate salvaged railway timber 'bleeding black tar-like substance' at children's playground site previously closed for asbestos.
The Rozelle parklands in Sydney's inner west have been shut down once again, this time after authorities discovered that salvaged railway timber removed from the site was bleeding a black tar-like substance. The closure comes just two years after the same playground was previously closed when asbestos was found in the garden mulch.
A council notice advising the public of the latest closure states that the areas have been fenced off as the NSW government works to carry out further investigations and testing on the concerning timber. This is a troubling development for a community that has already faced significant environmental and health concerns at the popular children's playground.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: The Guardian
