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Tamworth gets loose-fill asbestos free testing

Matt Kean MP and Kevin Anderson MP in Tamworth

HOUSES within the Tamworth Regional Council region can now get a free test for loose-fill asbestos, and if they test positive can be voluntarily sold to the state government.

The Minister for Better Regulation made the announcement with Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson on Friday.

Loose-fill asbestos was used in some houses during the 50s and 60s.

“We’re currently offering 250 free tests in Tamworth, with 137 homes having been registered and confirmed as eligible for testing, to date,” Mr Kean said.

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