FAQs
Frequently asked questions
James Ruse Agricultural High School and other local schools and daycare centres in the area
Residents on Felton Road, Jenkins Road, Baker Street and Moseley Street
City of Parramatta Council
What is asbestos?
Asbestos is a construction material used in many older buildings. When it starts to deteriorate with age, it turns into dust particles that are dangerous to inhale.
What is on this site that needs to be removed?
Asbestos is in various locations and lead paint is on various internal and external walls.
Where is the asbestos on-site?
Endeavour Energy has identified that there is asbestos within the warehouse and the control buildings of its Carlingford Transmission Substation. Specifically, in the main building ceiling, chimney stacks, window frames and internal floor tiles.
At the moment, the identified materials are contained, the site is safe and carefully managed. They are undisturbed within the site, in line with SafeWork NSW requirements.
Specialist, experienced contractors will now safely remove these materials and refurbish the substation. These works will ensure the Substation reflects modern workplace health and safety standards.
Is the asbestos safely contained?
The asbestos is safely contained and undisturbed within the site, in line with SafeWork NSW requirements.
With appropriate controls in place, Endeavour Energy and its contractor, Avant Constructions, will continue to contain it throughout remediation. These controls reflect best practice management of asbestos-containing materials.
What are the working hours?
The planned construction hours are 7.00 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday. There may be some work on Saturdays, between 8.00 am to 1.00 pm, subject to approvals. No work will take place on Sundays or public holidays.
What approvals or notifications are required before asbestos removal starts?
Endeavour Energy and its construction partner, Avant Constructions, have notified SafeWork NSW about the remediation. All work undertaken will be in line with their procedures and requirements.
Endeavour Energy has or is notifying the relevant stakeholders of the remediation works including:
Who can the local community contact about the project?
Endeavour Energy welcomes questions and enquiries from the community.
You can reach the Endeavour Energy team on:
Phone: 131 003
What are the construction impacts associated with the refurbishment?
Refurbishment works are planned from February to August 2027. Work to the building will include upgrades to the roof, windows, doors, internal amenities and other building finishes.
As with typical construction work, nearby residents and the school community may notice some noise, dust, vehicle movements and activity at the site.
In particular, deliveries to and from the site will be using the site driveways and we ask that pedestrians take care and look both ways before crossing.