The National Capital Authority will soon begin asbestos remediation works at Acton Peninsula, where asbestos was found in March.
For public safety, the NCA fenced off the contaminated area and started regular air monitoring.
The tests have consistently returned negative for asbestos in the atmosphere, meaning it is not airborne, and air quality is safe.
The remediation works will take place at seven localised sites along the western foreshore.
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Contractors will remove the layer of contaminated soil and replace it with clean material. Once experts certify the areas as safe, the temporary fences will be removed.
Works will then follow along the eastern foreshore where the contaminated soil will be capped. Fencing will remain in place to minimise cycle and foot traffic so as not to disturb remediation activities. Experts will advise the NCA when to remove the fencing.
In the coming days, the public can expect additional signage to go up around the fenced areas.
The NCA will also place signage at the commencement of the bush track at West Basin, detouring visitors away from the bush track and onto paved paths towards the National Museum of Australia and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS). Both institutions will remain open for business.
The NCA will conduct air quality inspection on the whole peninsula during the remediation process to ensure it remains safe.
