Licensed Asbestos Removalists in Northern Territory

Asbestos Removal in Northern Territory

Asbestos removal in the Northern Territory is regulated by NT WorkSafe under the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011. The NT has a unique asbestos history — Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin in 1974, destroying thousands of homes, many of which were rebuilt using asbestos cement materials throughout the late 1970s and 1980s. As a result, suburbs across Darwin, Palmerston, and surrounding areas have a high prevalence of asbestos-containing materials in residential properties. Regional centres including Alice Springs, Katherine, and Tennant Creek also have older buildings likely to contain asbestos. The tropical climate and cyclone risk mean that damaged or deteriorating asbestos materials pose a heightened risk in the Territory. All licensed asbestos removal work must be notified to NT WorkSafe at least five days before it begins. Use the filters below to find a licensed removalist near you.