Public Health inquiry begins at Swanbank

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Public Health inquiry begins at Swanbank

THE long-awaited Public Health Inquiry into odour issues in Ipswich is now in full swing, as inquiry panel Chair John Gerrard moves forward with efforts to address the health and environmental concerns that have plagued residents for over a decade. Unpleasant smells from the New Chum and Swanbank landfill sites have been affecting the community since 2011, and despite multiple interventions, the situation has only worsened in recent years, promp…