Naturally Occurring Asbestos

Areas within NSW where naturally occurring asbestos has been found, or has the potential to be found within 10 metres of the surface. The areas are based on the existing 1:250,000 geological mapping with additional use of 1:25 000 lithological mapping in the Broken Hill area. The datasets also include point data information on sites where naturally occurring asbestos has been found, and petrographic information on asbestos and its host rocks. The different dataset layers can be switched on or off (and their transparency adjusted) by clicking the 'Layers' icon at the bottom of the screen. Clicking on a polygon or point will return more detailed attribute information. The map has been restricted to only zoom to approximately 1:80,000, reflecting the maximum accuracy of the underlying mapping data. For more information visit https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/Your-environment/Contaminated-land/other-contamination-issues/managing-asbestos-in-and-on-land or https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/resource-library/asbestos-publications/naturally-occurring-asbestos/naturally-occurring-asbestos-fact-sheet2