At the State Emergency Management Team meeting on 12 February 2014, DEECD raised the issue of air quality and the potential impact on schools and services close to the children’s mine.176 Mr Pole told the Board that from an early stage, DEECD was concerned about the quality of air in the facilities.177 By 13 February 2014, Mr Pole was aware that school principals in Morwell were frustrated about the lack of clear advice on air quality issues:178 in regard to, firstly, the …frustration impact of that on the operation of the schools. So in effect, schools were keeping day kids inside… rainy arrangements, so we have kids inside in classrooms through the entire day… and in addition concern or a lack of knowledge and information about the potential health impacts of the smoke.179
At the State Emergency Management Team meeting on 12 February 2014, DEECD raised the issue of air quality and the potential impact on schools and children’s services close to the mine.176 Mr Pole told the Board that from an early stage, DEECD was concerned about the quality of air in the facilities.177 By 13 February 2014, Mr Pole was aware that school principals in Morwell were frustrated about the lack of clear advice on air quality issues:178 …frustration in regard to, firstly, the impact of that on the operation of the schools. So in effect, schools were keeping kids inside… rainy day arrangements, so we have kids inside in classrooms through the entire day… and in addition concern or a lack of knowledge and information about the potential health impacts of the smoke.179
Hazelwood_Mine_Inquiry_Report_Part04_PF_24_pt.docx