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M6 Tunnel Silicosis Investigation

Sector: Tunnel • Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Source: World Socialist Web Site

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Under Investigation

Thirteen workers involved in the M6 tunnel project between Arncliffe and Kogarah have been diagnosed with silicosis, prompting an investigation by SafeWork NSW into silica dust exposure. The contractor, CPB, is under scrutiny for failing to report additional cases and for the safety measures implemented on the site.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Tunnel
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
World Socialist Web Site

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The project “M6 Tunnel Silicosis Investigation” is an infrastructure initiative in the Tunnel sector, located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from World Socialist Web Site.

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Thirteen workers involved in the M6 tunnel project between Arncliffe and Kogarah have been diagnosed with silicosis, prompting an investigation by SafeWork NSW into silica dust exposure. The contractor, CPB, is under scrutiny for failing to report additional cases and for the safety measures implemented on the site.

Original sector

Health and Safety

Location

Country

Australia

State

New South Wales

City

Sydney

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World Socialist Web Site

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Sector

Tunnel

Article published date

2025-03-28

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