Asbestos capping protection installed at Maroubra’s Jack Vanny Reserve

THIS striking aerial photograph shows the huge protective capping layer which has been installed at one of southeast Sydney’s best loved reserves.

The orange covering is a protective layer. Picture: Randwick Council

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THIS striking aerial photograph shows the huge protective capping layer which has been installed at one of southeast Sydney’s best loved reserves.

Randwick Council is preparing to reopen Jack Vanny Reserve in Maroubra before Christmas following months of remediation works.

It has been fenced off for much of the year following the discovery of asbestos.

The council was issued with a clean-up notice by the EPA after fragments were found in the reserve’s topsoil by a member of the public.

The bright colour will also warn others who may be digging at the reserve in the future

The orange covering is a capping layer which protects against any possible contaminants beneath.

Council is in the process of putting 500mm of clean top soil on the orange capping before turf is laid on top.

The bright orange capping will also act as a warning marker for anyone digging in the area in the future.

“We know how concerned people have been about the discovery of asbestos and we’re very grateful for how patient they have been throughout this process,” Randwick Mayor Kathy Neilson said. “We’ve worked closely with the Environmental Protection Agency and a third party environmental consultant every step of the way.

The reserve fenced off earlier this year

“I’m happy to say that air monitoring tests conducted at the reserve have returned clear results. Despite heavy rainfall in October, remediation works have remained on track and the reserve will be soon reopened for everyone to enjoy.”

It is believed the works cost the council in the region of $2 million.

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