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<p>Testing has indicated the presence of asbestos contamination in a number of buildings
at the Defence Equipment & Support Ashchurch site, resulting in some building
closures as a precaution. Personnel working at the site have been informed.</p><p>The
programme of testing priority buildings is now complete and a number of buildings
have been re-opened, allowing some operations to recommence. Testing of individual
vehicles continues; this will inform the extent of cleaning required. A remediation
programme has been developed to clean affected areas and initial measures have already
been implemented. Contingency planning is in place to support defence activities.</p>
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