Smithfield Beach where a coastal walkway is closed while authorities investigate possible asbestos contamination. MYTCHALL BRANSGROVE/STUFF Smithfield Beach neighbours the Alliance Group Smithfield plant. A staff member investigated and then recommended Timaru District Council shut the pathway until the investigation was completed. JOHN BISSET/STUFF An aerial view of Smithfield Beach where a coastal walkway has been closed to the public after reports of exposed asbestos. In response to ongoing concerns with coastal pollution in Timaru, Timaru Mayor Damon Odey said weather patterns had changed in recent years.

Source: Stuff February 11, 2019 03:11 UTC