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(5) Will the greenspace adjacent to this site be redeveloped; if so, how will this space be developed and when will construction commence.
Mr Gentleman: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) Hazardous materials present on the site are bonded asbestos, asbestos pipe cladding and gaskets, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (in the form of fluorescent lights) and per-and poly-fluoroalkyl (PFAS) impregnated masonry in parts of some of the buildings. The sources of contamination are the original building materials that were widely used when the facility was constructed in the 1970s and fire retarding foams containing PFAS used for fire-fighting training on the site.
(2) Environmental engineers have inspected all buildings and provided samples of building materials for laboratory testing. Test results are incorporated into the Building Materials Waste Management Plan and Remedial Action Plan that have been reviewed and endorsed by an independent Environmental Auditor.
Hazardous materials are all being colour coded in-situ prior to demolition, so the demolition contractor can clearly differentiate the five waste streams that are determined by Environmental Protection Authority requirements. The waste streaming is being monitored by a Territory appointed Environmental Engineer and records are independently reviewed by the Environmental Auditor.
(3) Future site development is currently unknown. Full site remediation will be completed prior to sale.
(4) After the sale of the land, the new owner will put forward their proposal for future development.
(5) An extract from the Belconnen Precinct Map and Code (1 March 2019) is provided at Attachment A. Development intentions for the precinct include the extension of Walder Street through to Lathlain Street, urban open space and mixed-use development ranging from four to 18 storeys. The vacant land on the corner of Cohen and Lathlain Streets is identified for the tallest building and heights step down to the north. An urban park is identified in the centre of the precinct as shown in Attachment A.
(A copy of the attachment is available at the Chamber Support Office).
Development—Belconnen
(Question No 3248)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Planning and Land Management, upon notice, on 31 July 2020:
Are there any fault lines directly under or in the vicinity of the Cirrus Belconnen development; if so, (a) how many and where are they located, (b) how has the existence of fault lines been addressed in the safe development and construction of these apartments and (c) what are the relevant risks and concerns of building on or near a fault line and what measures have been taken to address these issues in the planning and development of these apartments.
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