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Illegal dumping of building waste at Minmi
23 Feb 2012
The City of Newcastle is investigating the illegal dumping of around two tonnes of building waste at Minmi Cemetery.
Compliance Services Manager ADAM GILLIGAN says the waste included material suspected of containing asbestos and he is concerned it has been dumped in a public area.
“The waste was wrapped and sealed in black plastic, which is a requirement within the building industry when dealing with the removal and transportation of asbestos.”
“It included timber, a door, some cardboard and a quantity of distinctive white brick façade on some form of paneling.”
“We are seeking assistance from the public in trying to identify where this material came from and who was responsible for dumping it.”
“Someone may have employed a contractor to remove the materials believing they would be lawfully disposed of.”
It is thought the illegal dumping took place during the night of Thursday 16 February 2012. Any person with information is encouraged to contact Council’s Compliance Team on 4974 2545.
The cemetery is in an isolated location off Minmi Road and has been the site of other illegal dumping incidents in the past.
Council will arrange for the building materials to be removed as soon as possible.
- Railway era brought to life at Newcastle Museum - 23 Feb 2012
Built as headquarters of the Great Northern Railway in 1880, the Newcastle Museum is returning to its roots with two photographic exhibitions capturing the history and beauty of the railway.
- On the road to a more sustainable fleet - 22 Feb 2012
In September 2008, the elected council determined that The City of Newcastle move its vehicle fleet to four cylinders in the interests of fuel economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Council update 21 February 2012 - 22 Feb 2012
Following is a summary of the Ordinary Council meeting of 21 February 2012. Note: It is not a record of resolutions.
- Renewal plan for city a step closer - 21 Feb 2012
An ambitious 10-year plan to revitalise the city is a step closer to being realised after Newcastle councillors tonight agreed to apply for a rate increase.
- Place making grants available now - 21 Feb 2012
Have you got a great idea to improve your local area? Would you like to run a small event to enliven your neighbourhood? If you answered ‘yes’ but need a few dollars to kick things along then check out The City of Newcastle’s Make Your Place community grant program.
- National Year of Reading - 17 Feb 2012
To celebrate the National Year of Reading, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie libraries will partner to bring the region’s residents an exciting program of reading-related and story-telling events and activities.
- Margaret Olley: Leaving a Legacy - 17 Feb 2012
Nearly 50 artworks donated by the late Margaret Olley are now on show at Newcastle Art Gallery in the exhibition Leaving a Legacy.
- 194-year-old Wallis Album unveiled at the gallery - 16 Feb 2012
The most significant pictorial artefact to have been made in colonial NSW during the 1810s will go on display, for the first time ever, at Newcastle Art Gallery from 20 to 26 February 2012.
- Short+Sweet by the Sea - 16 Feb 2012
The City of Newcastle and L!vesites is set to stage a unique outdoor theatre experience at Nobbys Lighthouse on Saturday 25 February 2012.
- Council update 14 February 2012 - 15 Feb 2012
Following is an update of the Council meeting held last night, 14 February 2012.
- Our World Unseen: exhibition - 10 Feb 2012
An inspiring new photographic exhibition providing a rare glimpse into some of the world’s poorest and most marginalised communities will be launched at Newcastle Region Library’s Lovett Gallery on Friday 17 February 2012.
- Youth Week 2012 - imagine, create, inspire - 10 Feb 2012
Youth Week 2012 is set to be held from 13 to 22 April with the theme imagine, create, inspire! and The City of Newcastle is urging young people aged between 12 and 25 to get involved.
- Pooches prohibited at beaches and baths - 09 Feb 2012
The City of Newcastle and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) are reminding dog owners their pooches are prohibited at Merewether Baths and Burwood Beach in the Glenrock State Conservation Area.
- Laman Street update 7 February 2012 - 07 Feb 2012
The last of the Laman Street figs was removed at around midday today. Work will now be focused on cleaning up the street and making it safe in preparation for opening the road to traffic.
- Laman Street update 6 February 2012 - 07 Feb 2012
Due to wind, work to remove the remaining Laman Street figs slowed today, however the job is almost complete.
- Laman Street update 3 February 2012 - 03 Feb 2012
Work has progressed steadily throughout the day to remove the remaining Laman Street figs with nine now down and the removal of a tenth tree nearing completion.
- Fred Ash demolition works on track - 02 Feb 2012
Demolition of the Fred Ash warehouse is on track in readiness for the NSW Government’s $94 million investment to develop a brand new, state-of-the-art courthouse on the site.
- Laman Street update 2 February 2012 - 02 Feb 2012
Despite the continuing rain, work to remove the Laman Street figs is progressing well with extra resources being applied to the job today. There are now two contractor crews as well as a Council crew working on the trees’ removal.
- Masterpieces, Mad Men and martinis - 02 Feb 2012
Newcastle Art Gallery will step back in time tomorrow Friday 3 February when it hosts Masterpieces, Mad Men and martinis - a sixties-style celebration of its latest exhibition, Modern Masterpieces.
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