Acton Peninsula Asbestos Update

Following a previous announcement on 24 March 2022 regarding asbestos discovery on Acton Peninsula, the NCA has extended the inspections and surveys by experts to the whole peninsula. More than 50 samples were taken and seven of those soil samples came back positive.

The seven positive samples have been found at the following areas:

• Adjacent to the path in front of H-Block
• Adjacent to the extended fence line along the eastern side of the peninsula behind the Medical Superintendents Residence
• Four sites along the lake’s edge on the western side of the peninsula and
• Adjacent to the bike cage near the AIATSIS car park Because the positive samples are localised, the experts recommended an exclusion zone of around 5m x 5m until remediation works are undertaken. This is to ensure the soil is not disturbed.

As previously done, the NCA has put up fencing and signage to prevent the public from accessing the area.

Continued air monitoring has returned negative for asbestos in the atmosphere. Lawson Crescent is not affected and will remain accessible.

To access a copy of the NCA’s detailed Alert, please click here.