Asbestos storage at La Collette (FOI)

Request

Asbestos Storage

My questions are regarding the storage and capacity of Asbestos at La Collette;

A

Is Cell 30 the only cell approved for the storage of Asbestos? If not, How many Cells are approved and in use for the storage of Asbestos.

B

Since 2013, what has been the yearly quantities of Asbestos processed and stored at La Collette.

C

What is the current height of Cell 30 - against the surveyed heights and approvals in P/2010/1861.

D

Are the boundaries of Cell 30 the same as those described and approved in P/2010/1861

E

Against the maximum permitted height of +17.5, what is the remaining capacity for storage of Asbestos in Cell 30.

F

Following a previous Freedom of Information request in regards to Asbestos Processing of IFC 5, what quantity of asbestos was processed and was this stored in Cell 30.

Excavated material removed from the International Finance Centre site (FOI)

Response

A Cell 30 is the only cell approved for the disposal of hazardous asbestos waste. Packaged asbestos waste was stored in shipping containers until the end of 2016. In 2017 the contents of the containers were transferred into Cell 30 and all subsequent incoming asbestos waste has been received into Cell 30 for permanent disposal.

B

C

The last survey carried out in June 2021 indicates that the current cell height is approximately 18m, or +4m

D

No. A subsequent planning application was submitted (P/2016/1647) which included an extension of Cell 30.

E

The remaining capacity of Cell 30 including its extension is approximately 12,000m3 when accounting for containment, intermediate covering and permanent capping.

F

0.48 Tons of visible asbestos debris was removed from the IFC5 site as shown in paragraph six of FOI response below. This was stored in Cell 30.

Excavated material removed from the International Finance Centre site (FOI)