Wednesday 9 March 2022

Apartment residents head home after Wickham blaze

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Residents from the Avenue apartments, next door to the devastating Wickham wool sheds fire, have finally been allowed to return home, a week after the blaze.
 
Some areas on the property are still contaminated, however it's understood they've been cordoned off and clearly marked.
 
The Soque units remain closed to occupants, while demolition and rehabilitation works continue.

Another public meeting is also expected to be held later this week.

The Environment Protection Authority is continuing efforts to clean up streets surrounding the disaster.

A number of streets have been cleaned or are awaiting clearance from an asbestos specialist, while work on some areas in Islington is yet to begin.

Concerns remain debris could have traveled as far as Waratah. 

Residents who suspect they've discovered asbestos can report it to the EPA at 131 555.