Asbestos, dirty soil create headache for key rail loop site (australia) — SMH
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Asbestos, dirty soil create headache for key rail loop site

Asbestos and contaminated soil at two Suburban Rail Loop sites in Victoria are causing construction delays and cost disputes. The Clarinda launch site and Heatherton stabling yard location show worse conditions than anticipated, prompting tensions between Suburban Connect and the rail authority over potential cost overruns. The contaminated land poses no public safety risk but requires stricter handling protocols.

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Published 31 Jul 2026, 01:38 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 01:40 UTC

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