The Quinn Street walking track in Numurkah is closed until further notice following the discovery of contaminated materials within existing onsite soil.
During the works of the Numurkah Northern Levee, a section of the track's original topsoil was removed, stored, and prepared for reuse as part of an approved native vegetation resource-recovery.
As part of investigative testing, the topsoil which was removed and then reinstated to the walking track was found to contain construction materials likely deposited when the track was originally constructed many years ago. Further analysis confirmed the presence of non-fibrous Class B asbestos.
Remediation works will now take place, and the walking track will remain closed between the Madigan Street and Remembrance Drive while contamination is managed
This will include a full asbestos assessment which involves detailed visual inspection and the removal of any affected debris, installing a geofabric layer as a barrier and a clean topsoil layer placed along the edge walking track, and development of an Asbestos Management Plan for the area.
Council would like to inform community contaminated materials were not located on top of the walking track but within the batters or edge of the track. While risk is low, Council's priority is to eliminate any risk by undertaking remediation works.
Community updates will be provided as works progress. Numurkah Northern Levee Project information can be found www.moira.vic.gov.au/Numurkah-Northern-Levee
