Asbestos Remediation & Air Quality Monitoring at Mount Scobie Waste Transfer Station
Client
Johns Lyng Group & Sycle
status
Completed
location
Mount Scobie, Victoria
industry
Custom
Project Scope
Scope Of Works
Scaada Environmental was engaged by Johns Lyng Group and Sycle to deliver air quality impact assessment and monitoring services as part of the remediation of the Mount Scobie Waste Transfer Station in Victoria. The project involved the management of demolished housing waste following large-scale regional flooding, which resulted in multiple waste stockpiles contaminated with asbestos and other hazardous materials. Scaada’s scope included asbestos air monitoring, soil sampling, waste categorisation, and expert advice to support asbestos remediation works.
Challenge
The remediation works required the management of asbestos-contaminated materials under rapidly changing site conditions. A key challenge was ensuring effective control of airborne asbestos fibres during clean-up and screening activities, while maintaining safe working conditions for site personnel. The scale of contaminated waste and the dynamic nature of the remediation works required continuous monitoring, rapid response capability, and clear communication across all site stakeholders.
Project Outcome
Solution
Scaada implemented an intensive program of airborne asbestos air monitoring, conducted daily across the site for the duration of the remediation works. On site asbestos testing was supported by soil sampling and waste categorisation to inform safe handling, segregation, and disposal pathways. Asbestos air testing and analysis were undertaken to support decision-making and ensure remediation activities were carried out safely. Scaada provided ongoing expert advice throughout the project, enabling adaptive responses to evolving site conditions and maintaining high safety standards.
Outcome
The project delivered effective, continuous asbestos air monitoring, supporting the safe remediation of asbestos-contaminated materials at the Mount Scobie Waste Transfer Station. Scaada’s monitoring and advisory services enabled the clean-up and screening processes to proceed with confidence, supported informed remediation decisions, and ensured asbestos risks were appropriately managed throughout the project. The works were completed while maintaining a strong focus on health, safety, and regulatory compliance.
