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UQ temporarily closes theatre complex due to asbestos concerns
The University of Queensland has made the decision to temporarily close building 22 at the St Lucia campus following a briefing about asbestos dust and electrical concerns.
The building including the Schonell and Geoffrey Rush theatres, the Pizza Café and Chatime closed from 6pm last night (Thursday 13 May).
This decision will be reviewed after critical health and safety remediation works and inspections have been completed by independent experts – Environmental & Laboratory Solutions (ELS) and UGL.
While asbestos levels in the Schonell Theatre are monitored regularly as part of an asbestos management program for the University, the trigger for the decision was results received on Wednesday 12 May from ELS.