News - Sep 18, 2024 Actions begin to handle, repackage and ship for disposal asbestos containing materials present at the Niue government warehouse.

PacWastePlus is about to commence asbestos abatement activities in Niue with the repackaging and removal of approximately eleven (11) 1.5m³ Hazibags and about 25 smaller sealed white bags containing asbestos fragments.  The material will be secured and safely transported to New Zealand where it will be disposed of to the New Zealand standards for asbestos disposal.

Representatives of the abatement consultancy, Morecroft Environmental, visited Niue in August to inspect the stored asbestos and confirm the workplan for the abatement activity.  Whilst in Niue, 10 local staff members (8 men and 2 women) received training in asbestos abatement, and are now certified to assist the Morecroft team to undertake the works in November 2024, following the conclusion of the Niue 50-year independence celebrations.