Concerns were raised by parents and teachers on the first day of Term 1 this year after friable asbestos was found in the school's heritage buildings during renovations over the summer holidays.
The state government has spent $1.4 million up until March 25 on asbestos removal and a further $150,000 on replacing potentially contaminated library books and sports equipment.
Newcastle Mp Tim Crackanthorp says the Education Department has confirmed all known asbestos will be removed by the end of 2020, while artificial turf will be laid on already-encapsulated asbestos in the school playground.
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