Hazmat called in after asbestos material dumped at Illawarra lookout

Gerringong Rural Fire Brigade and Kiama Fire & Rescue crews were called to Mount Pleasant lookout near Gerringong after reports hazardous materials had been dumped about noon on Sunday.

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Two large plastic tubs and two plastic bags were found with what appeared to be asbestos material inside.

Shellharbour Fire and Rescue Hazmat crews, wearing protective clothing and breathing apparatus, wrapped the material in plastic to render it safe.

Roads and Maritime Services were called in to remove the material.