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22/06/2017
Asbestos Discovered At Bonfire Site In Cookstown Removed Safely
Asbestos at a bonfire site in Cookstown has been removed safely.
The hazardous material was discovered at a bonfire in Monrush after residents reported the find to the Mid Ulster Council.
The Council described it as a "serious health and safety issue".
A spokesperson from the Council said: "This was a reckless and indiscriminate case of illegal dumping which showed absolutely no regard for the safety of local people and is to be condemned.
"The Council will continue to work closely with the local community and its partner agencies to address similar issues which arise in the coming months."
PSNI Superintendent Mike Baird said: "Following concerns raised by local residents, Police along with Mid Ulster District Council and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency identified a significant amount of asbestos waste that had been dumped near to the bonfire site at Monrush.
"Safety for everyone is paramount. While the physical removal of bonfire material is not a matter for police, we will assist other lead statutory partners if called upon to do so."
(CD/MH)
The hazardous material was discovered at a bonfire in Monrush after residents reported the find to the Mid Ulster Council.
The Council described it as a "serious health and safety issue".
A spokesperson from the Council said: "This was a reckless and indiscriminate case of illegal dumping which showed absolutely no regard for the safety of local people and is to be condemned.
"The Council will continue to work closely with the local community and its partner agencies to address similar issues which arise in the coming months."
PSNI Superintendent Mike Baird said: "Following concerns raised by local residents, Police along with Mid Ulster District Council and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency identified a significant amount of asbestos waste that had been dumped near to the bonfire site at Monrush.
"Safety for everyone is paramount. While the physical removal of bonfire material is not a matter for police, we will assist other lead statutory partners if called upon to do so."
(CD/MH)
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