Asbestos found in recycled mulch at Telopea along Parramatta light rail

More traces of asbestos have been found in recycled mulch in a garden on a site along the future Parramatta light rail.

Asbestos was found along the site of the future Telopea light rail.

A single positive trace of low-risk asbestos has been identified in recycled mulch in a garden bed of the Parramatta light rail project at Telopea.

Transport for NSW issued a statement on Tuesday night to state the fragment of bonded asbestos – which is considered low risk – was identified by testing undertaken at two sites across the project.

The NSW Environmental Protection Authority has been notified and the affected area was being fenced-off.

The adjacent 5.7km shared walking and bike riding path from Carlingford to Tramway Ave in Parramatta remains open and is safe to use.

“Transport for NSW continues working closely with the EPA to assist its wide-ranging investigation,’’ the statement said.

“We thank the community for their patience and understanding while we work through the next steps and will update them as more information becomes available.’’