The Possibility of Asbestos in Murtoa

Murtoa: Investigators found what looked like broken up pieces of plaster sheeting on the dry lake bed to the left of the pier. The company responsible for the lake itself deployed someone to inspect the lake yesterday afternoon for a further, in-house investigation. The current tests are to see whether the material contained asbestos.

Officials are warning people to stay away from the area until more is known. If asbestos is found, officials promise that an appropriate disposal strategy will be employed.