SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 \ STARWEEKLY.COM.AU
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Tilly inspires strong effort The motto of Tanya and Andrew Carroll is “live strong”. It’s part of the name of their personal training business and it’s the reason they are running a boot camp fundraiser to support the EB Research Foundation next week. Livestrong Primal Fitness in Keilor Park has joined five other gyms to run the event, with Mrs Carroll saying it was the perfect way to support the foundation. “We’ll have boxing, muscle-building, cardio … it’s a good opportunity to get a different workout and raise some money for a good cause,” she said. The EB Research Foundation supports sufferers of epidermolysis bullosa, a rare genetic condition in which the body is missing a protein that binds skin together, causing it to blister. Being a family friend of six-year-old EB sufferer Tilly, the Carrolls wanted to help in any way they could. “We’ve known Tilly since she was born,” Mrs Carroll said. “The more public exposure we can get, the better.” Registrations for the event will be capped at 50 participants, with the gym hopeful of making it an annual event. Register at tinyurl.com/findEBcure. TANYA CARROLL AND TILLY, 6
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Asbestos found in garden A section of Sunshine’s Kevin Wheelahan Gardens has been cordoned off after asbestos was found. A member of the public last week discovered the asbestos, which is believed to have been unearthed during excavation works for a Vietnam War memorial. Brimbank council said it was arranging for the removal of the asbestos and had put measures in place to ensure community safety.
“Council is managing the safe removal of the asbestos,” the council said in a statement. “This includes placing tarp over the potentially contaminated soil and building rubble that was excavated. “Council also hired security to prevent access to the excavation and soil stockpile sites until fencing could be installed.” The council said it had also sought professional advice to help determine the safest method of removing the deadly fibre. “Council has received expert advice from an industrial hygienist, who is advising council on
steps to safely remove all asbestos from the park as quickly as possible,” it said. “The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is aware of the situation and has noted council is managing its removal.” EPA metropolitan manager Peter Kerr said the environmental watchdog would work with the council. “EPA received a report from a member of the public about possible asbestos at a site in the Kevin Wheelahan Gardens and is working with the City of Brimbank to resolve the situation,” he said.
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“Brimbank has already taken action to assure public safety including fencing off the area and covering the affected site.” Asbestos was once commonly used throughout Australia in building and construction. However, when the numerous health risks posed by the fibre were discovered, new use of it was eventually banned. While there is no immediate risk to the community, questions regarding the site can be directed to the council on 9249 4000. A section of the gardens will remain closed until the site is cleared and deemed safe.
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