A draft notice to remove contaminated mulch from the Rozelle Parklands has been issued to Transport NSW as site testing ends, the Environmental Protection Authority has confirmed.
It comes as calls were made for the immediate removal of the mulch after three more samples came back positive for Asbestos.
Transport NSW said that out of 59 samples taken, seven have come back positive today for bonded asbestos.
Site testing is now complete, Transport for NSW has confirmed.
The EPA has also confirmed that a draft Clean Up Notice has been issued to Transport for NSW to start the process of removing the mulch, with the final version due to be issued on Monday.
"We are working as quickly as possible with the contractor, supplier and Transport for NSW to ascertain how asbestos came to be in the mulch and whether any other sites may be impacted," EPA's acting CEO Nancy Chang said.
The EPA also said that they have asked the supplier of the mulch to provide information and records relevant to the investigation.
"While the asbestos that's been found at Rozelle Parklands is bonded asbestos and is considered low risk to the environment and human health, our investigation will remain a priority and we will work with Transport for NSW to ensure the park can open to the public as soon as possible."
Contractor John Holland CPB Joint Venture said they are working with Transport NSW to "safely replace affected recycled mulch and reopen the park for community use as soon as possible," Transport NSW said in a statement.
John Holland CPB Joint Venture told 9News they are working with the state government in a coordinated response.
"We're working with Transport for NSW and the EPA in a coordinated response and we've taken the action they've requested," John Holland CPB Joint Venture said in a statement to 9News.
Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne called for the immediate removal of all mulch in the parklands earlier today.
"Clearly, the entire batch of mulch that has been used in the Parklands poses a risk to the safety of local residents," Byrne said in a statement.
"While testing of the whole park should be completed as a matter of urgency, it's now obvious that all of the potentially contaminated material must be removed from the park.
"The John Holland CPB Joint Venture, builders of the Rozelle Interchange, were paid enormous amounts of public money to deliver a safe and functional park for our community which they have manifestly failed to do.
"These contractors have a responsibility to fix this mess, remediate the Parklands, and reopen it safely for the community."
The Environmental Protection Authority is investigating and has closed the parklands until further notice.
The hazardous material was first identified in the park by a young child and their family on Wednesday.
It comes after the company built the Rozelle interchange, which saw commuters navigating confusing road signs and bottleneck points.
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