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Routine clean-up sparks HAZMAT call-out atbore baths site

07/02/2024 by The Coonamble Times

PHOTO: HAZMAT team checks the risk and gives the all clear after removing sealed containers from Council’s bore baths site. PHOTO: Fire & Rescue NSW

By LIAM MULHALL

During a routine cleanup of the new Bore Baths site on Thursday 25 January, Coonamble Shire Council workers ran into a bit of a sticky situation when they located some old farm chemical onsite.

Staff called emergency services, and were greeted by the Fire and Rescue hazmat crew who disposed of around three litres of 'Lucijet' in glass . . .


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