Major Queensland police station could shut down after black mould discovery
One of Queensland’s busiest police stations could be closed after black mold was reported in the building.
Seven News reported that Logan Central Police Station, the central office for the Logan district, was tested for the presence of black mould.
The Queensland Police Association sent a message to 550 staff on Wednesday afternoon telling them not to use the ground floor of the building due to concerns officers and members of the public could be at risk of exposure to black mould.
Sunrise reports QBuild, the Queensland Government’s building management service, went to the station on Wednesday to test and photograph suspected black mould.
They are expected to return today to determine if black mold is present, and if found, the entire building will need to be closed and operations moved elsewhere.
The station will remain open on Thursday and people will be able to access the foyer if they need to, but officers have reportedly been told they can work from other stations if they feel uncomfortable or unsafe working at Logan station until the investigation is complete.
According to Sunrise, two police officers previously claimed they became seriously ill due to black mold.
A Logan police officer died in January 2023 as a result of exposure to mold and mycotoxin between 2009 and May 2020, according to Slater and Gordon Lawyers.
Senior Constable Justin Darney was diagnosed with a rare and fatal form of pancreatic cancer after 11 years of exposure to carcinogenic toxic molds at Logan Central Police Station.
