Sealed containers were placed on land opposite houses at Deiniolen near Caernarfon by housing association Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd.
Councillor Elfed Williams with the containers that contain asbestos in Deiniolen.
Asbestos filled containers placed on land near houses in a Gwynedd village, have sparked health fears amongst residents.
Two large, red sealed containers are on land opposite houses at Deiniolen near Caernarfon by housing association Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd (CCG) .
While the company insists there are no health risks, occupants living in properties on Rhes Faenol say they fear asbestos dust could leak out.
Nelli Parry, a resident of Rhes Faenol living near the containers, said “It’s very dangerous.
“There are children walking to school and residents living nearby.
“We are all very concerned on this street and want the containers removed.”
According to the CCG they have been carrying out work in the area.
Gwynedd councillor Elfed Williams said he was concerned someone could fall ill.
He said “The containers are on a field opposite at least 13 houses and it’s very dangerous.
“Residents are crossing the road and there noticing people in protective clothing putting material in the containers.
“They’re not doing any work in Deiniolen at the moment, so why are these containers here?”
Cllr Williams said he has been in touch with CCG asking them to remove the containers but says he has not been given a date for when they will be removed.
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He added: “If they want to put asbestos inside the containers, then they should take them somewhere else.
“We don’t want them in the village.”
A spokesman for CCG said residents should not be worried.
He said:“We can confirm that we have two containers situated on CCG owned land in Deinolen.
“A risk assessment was produced by our specialist asbestos removal contractor in regards to these containers, and we have received confirmation that the containers are safe, and do not pose a danger to residents.
“We are currently looking at other options so that the containers can be removed now that the improvement work in this area has been completed.”
Source: Daily Post
