THE Swanbank Public Health Inquiry has found that persistent stench negatively impacts the health and wellbeing of thousands of surrounding Ipswich residents.

The Inquiry found no evidence the odours were toxic or a cancer risk.

About 500 people made submissions to the Inquiry, with health complaints including nausea, headaches, coughing and wheezing, skin irritations, sleep disturbances and stress.

Former Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard, who led the inquiry Dr John Gerrard said the Inquiry showed that although not toxic, the foul smell coming from the industrial areas was having a negative impact on the daily lives of thousands of Ipswich residents.

“We found that odorous chemicals in the air don’t need to be at toxic levels to affect people’s health,” he said.

“The human health

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