TESTING during renovations of Kingston’s Old Bus Depot Markets has discovered lead particles in surface dust at the site, pushing back its opening. The former transport depot was closed early last year for a $6.5 million renovation to improve the safety, accessibility and sustainability of the facility, when dust samples collected were analysed and showed the presence of lead particles. Renovations were due to be completed in March, however, the lead discovery will likely mean that the finish date will be pushed back. A licensed assessor has conducted further tests in and around the facility this month, with some of the test results returning a lead reading above the adopted threshold limit on surfaces.