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Asbestos Found on Plymouth Coastline
5 Nov
Summary
- Asbestos found in concrete pieces at Teats Hill and Clovelly Bay.
- Low risk to public health; no access restrictions to sites.
- Further investigations planned for Mount Batten contamination source.
Plymouth City Council has announced that asbestos-containing material has been found in concrete pieces at Teats Hill and Clovelly Bay. Samples taken from these coastal areas revealed the presence of chrysotile asbestos.
Despite the discovery, the council assures the public that the concrete poses a low risk and access to the sites remains unrestricted. Air quality tests conducted at both Teats Hill and Clovelly Bay have not detected any airborne asbestos fibres, indicating minimal immediate danger to health.
This situation is reminiscent of previous asbestos discoveries at Mount Batten beach, occurring four months prior and again in April 2019. Asbestos only becomes a significant health risk if loose fibres become airborne and are inhaled.
The council is currently commissioning specialist consultants to conduct further investigations at Mount Batten to definitively pinpoint the source of the contamination. These investigations are slated to begin before the end of next month, with recommendations expected in the spring.
