Fire service moved after asbestos found in station
BBCFire crews at Alderney Airport have been moved to a new building due to dust and debris containing asbestos being discovered in their station.
Samples of the debris found in one of the vehicle bays on 24 September were sent away for testing, with the results on 5 October finding it contained asbestos.
Guernsey Ports said the move to Ayline House - also on the airport's grounds - was a "precautionary measure" taken after the testing detected asbestos and further investigations were being carried out.
Ports said crews would operate from alternative accommodation while the station building was made safe and the airport would continue to operate as normal.
Ports said: "As with many buildings of a similar age, asbestos-containing materials have historically been identified and managed in accordance with relevant statutory requirements.
"The presence of asbestos-containing materials does not present a risk where those materials remain in good condition and are appropriately managed.
"The focus of the current investigations is to establish whether the condition of materials within the building has changed and to determine any implications for the future use and management of the fire station."
The potential replacement of the Alderney Airport Fire Station is due to be considered as part of the States of Guernsey's Major Projects Portfolio.
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