Biodec has extensive experience in decontamination of chemical, heavy metal and and other hazardous substances. Projects have included domestic spills of mercury, decommissioning of chrome plating plants and decontaminating fertiliser factories.
Concours Electroplating Ltd in Timaru was shut down by Worksafe in February 2015. An abatement notice was issued to the owner of the Timaru business after a chemical fire broke out and endangered nearby residences. The fire in the former Chrome Platers building at 2 North St closed down nearby streets, the central business area and the port area for most of the morning. An immersion heater in a vat of sulphuric acid caused the fire. The incident led to the evacuation of more than 100 people from their homes and kept emergency services busy. Biodec and Waste Management Technical Services were charged with the removal of chemical and decontamination work required to eliminate immediate threat. Decontamination work continues. |
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