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ASBESTOS IN GROUNDS ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN

NSW Department of

Finance & Services Wollongong High School of the

Performing Arts (8143) Lysaght St, Fairy Meadow

NSW 2519

C107826:RC/BD

July 2019

J162936

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Report Name: Asbestos in Grounds - Asbestos Management Plan

Site Details: Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts (8143)

Project Number: J162936

Client Name: NSW Government – Department of Finance & Services

Client Number: C107826

Signatures:

Prepared By:

Rowan Clark

Senior Property Risk

Consultant

Licensed Asbestos Assessor

(LAA001086)

Authorised By:

Scott Mcilwain

Regional Manager – ACT,

Illawarra & Southern NSW

Issue Status

Version No. Date Creator Reviewer

1 16/07/2019 Rowan Clark Scott Mcilwain

Document Circulation

No of Copies

Type Customer Name Position & Company

1 Electronic Greg Mott Senior Group Leader, School Infrastructure NSW

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Asbestos in Grounds - Asbestos Management Plan NSW Government – Department of Finance & Services

Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts (8143)

Table of Contents SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 Document Review ........................................................................................................................ 1

1.3 Background .................................................................................................................................. 1

1.4 Asbestos Removal/Remediation Works ........................................................................................ 2

SECTION 2 –ASBESTOS MATERIALS (ASBESTOS IN GROUNDS) ...................................................................... 2

2.1 Asbestos Impacted Areas/Zones ......................................................................................................... 2

2.2 Asbestos in Grounds Risk Management ............................................................................................. 2

SECTION 3 – ASBESTOS REGISTER (GROUNDS) ............................................................................................. 3

SECTION 4 – IDENTIFIED ASBESTOS ZONE ROUTINE MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE................................. 4

4.1 General .............................................................................................................................................. 4

4.2 Inspections ........................................................................................................................................ 4

4.3 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 4

4.4 Checklist............................................................................................................................................. 5

SECTION 5 – SAFE WORK PROCEDURES FOR ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORK .................................................... 5

5.1 General Procedures ............................................................................................................................ 5

5.2 Sub-Soil Areas Within School Grounds ................................................................................................ 6

5.3 Permit To Work .................................................................................................................................. 6

SECTION 6 – LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 7

GROUNDS ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST – ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTIONS.................................... 9

GROUNDS ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST – INCIDENT INSPECTIONS ............................................... 10

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Asbestos in Grounds - Asbestos Management Plan NSW Government – Department of Finance & Services Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts (8143)

SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION

1.1 Introduction

NSW Department of Education advised to Greencap that there was a recent discovery of suspected asbestos-containing

fragments throughout various ground surfaces and garden beds at Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts

(8143), Lysaght Street, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519.

Concerns were raised with respect to potential exposure to Asbestos-containing materials following the discovery, as it

is understood that the suspected asbestos-containing material was located in common areas and open spaces being

used for students and staff during recreational and lunch/recess breaks and some outdoor educational activities.

Subsequently, Greencap has undertaken site inspections across various external ground surface areas throughout the

school property and have provided an Inspection Report, ‘Greencap Asbestos in Grounds Inspection Report’, dated June

2019.

1.2 Document Review

Upon a review of available documentation, it is understood a site-specific asbestos management plan exists for the site (Parsons Brinckerhoff ‘Asbestos in Grounds – Asbestos Management Plan, Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts, Fairy Meadow, NSW, dated July 2013), pertaining to finds of asbestos-containing materials across various ground surfaces.

Following the recent discovery of suspected asbestos-containing fragments throughout various ground surfaces at the School, Greencap have prepared the following Asbestos Management Plan. The Greencap site-specific Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) is to be reviewed and updated in the following instances:

• In the instance works occur on site;

• In the instance works occur on site which may cause grounds disturbance;

• When any suspected asbestos-containing material in grounds is reported; and

• Every second year, if no activity, as per above.

1.3 Background Throughout May and June 2019, ground surface areas impacted by asbestos-containing fragments were identified at

Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts (8143), Lysaght Street, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519. Subsequent to this,

Greencap conducted various site inspections. These areas are detailed and described within the ‘Greencap Asbestos in

Grounds Inspection Report’, dated June 2019. The report identified a total of eleven (11) areas suspected of containing

asbestos materials, such as exposed ground surfaces, exposed fill and raised garden beds. The affected areas consist of

the following:

• Area 1 – Block A, Exterior, West side, eroded ground area.

• Area 2 – Block G, Exterior, North side, within raised garden bed.

• Area 3 – Block D, Exterior, West side, within garden bed adjacent to stairs.

• Area 4 – Block E, Exterior, North west side, within adjacent carpark area.

• Area 5 – Block E, Exterior, East side, abutting Portable building P5.

• Area 6 – Block A, Exterior, South west side, garden bed near café.

• Area 7 – Block H, Exterior, North side, between shed, within greenhouse, on ground.

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• Area 8 – Portable Buildings 6, 7 & 8, Exterior, on ground.

• Area 9 – Block H, Exterior, South side, within raised garden bed.

• Area 10 – Block E, Exterior, South side, adjacent building, on ground.

• Area 11 – Portable Building 5, Exterior, South side, on ground.

This report outlines the plan for management of the identified asbestos impacted areas (asbestos zones) and should be

read in conjunction with the existing NSW Department of Education (DoE) Asbestos Management Plan for NSW

Government Schools, for all other identified asbestos materials within the school.

1.4 Asbestos Removal/Remediation Works

The asbestos removal/ clean up works were completed on Saturday, 29th June 2019, and comprised the following:

• The emu pick remediation and disposal of the visible fragments of fibrous cement debris on various ground

surfaces and garden beds at the Site was conducted by a Licensed Asbestos Assessor. Removal of asbestos-

containing fragments was limited to the accessible surface areas of the Inspection Areas only. The Inspection

Register is shown in Appendix B and the Inspection Areas are shown in Appendix C.

SECTION 2 –ASBESTOS MATERIALS (ASBESTOS IN GROUNDS)

2.1 Asbestos Impacted Areas/Zones In order to manage the risk of exposure to asbestos, any fibrous cement fragments found are to be removed from the

ground surfaces. The areas where fibrous cement fragments have been identified within the fill material (and further in-

situ asbestos fragments may be present) have been designated as “asbestos zones”, as per the NSW Department of

Education (DoE) Asbestos Management Plan for NSW Government Schools.

As per the NSW Department of Education (DoE) Asbestos Management Plan for NSW Government Schools, a hygienist

should be engaged to determine whether asbestos within the affected area/s is considered bonded or friable, and to

provide recommendations on the management of these materials in accordance with Safework NSW “How to manage

and control asbestos in the workplace” Code of Practice 2016. This document contains safety guidelines and

requirements for work involving the handling and removal of asbestos.

2.2 Asbestos in Grounds Risk Management

The asbestos-containing materials identified within the asbestos Inspection Areas can be classified as low risk provided

that the following measures are undertaken or adhered to:

• The in-situ asbestos fragments remain undisturbed (prior to removal/remediation);

• A Site-Specific Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) remains in effect; and

• Any works undertaken on or near the affected areas are to be under the control of a permit to work system

where the contractor has acknowledged the presence of asbestos and has prepared Safe Work Method

Statements (SWMS) to ensure that asbestos is not disturbed and therefore airborne asbestos fibres are not

generated during the works.

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SECTION 3 – ASBESTOS REGISTER (GROUNDS)

Table 1 below outlines the findings of the inspection of the grounds indicating the areas requiring management.

Table 1 Asbestos Register – Asbestos zones

Action Location Description of Material Extent Condition Risk Status Control

Priority Control Recommendation/Comments

Risk Assessment Factors

Low risk: Asbestos materials that pose a low health risk to personnel, employees and the general public provided they remain undisturbed.

Medium risk: Asbestos materials that pose a moderate risk to people in the area – there is a medium potential for the material to release asbestos fibres, if disturbed.

High risk: Asbestos materials that pose a high health risk to personnel or the public in the area of the material – there is a high potential for the material to release asbestos

fibres, if disturbed.

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SECTION 4 – IDENTIFIED ASBESTOS ZONE ROUTINE MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE

4.1 General

An Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) has been implemented for all NSW state schools and educational facilities. The plan

includes procedures for managing friable asbestos and working on asbestos. A generic permit to work template is also

included in the management plan which will be able to be used where any work is required that may disturb asbestos

materials within an asbestos zone.

4.2 Inspections

In order to monitor the effectiveness of the identified on-site asbestos zone management, it is essential that the affected

areas are regularly inspected. Visual inspections of the asbestos zones should be carried out to ensure that no further

fibrous cement fragments have been identified. Such inspections should occur on the following occasions:

• At three monthly intervals (e.g. a walkover of remediated areas to ensure that applications of mulch and turf, etc.

have been appropriately maintained);

• After a period of prolonged heavy rain (e.g. a walkover of remediated areas to ensure that applications of mulch

and turf, etc. have not been disturbed by inclement weather);

• Whenever damage or disturbance has been reported (e.g. a walkover of remediated areas to ensure that

applications of mulch and turf, etc. have not been disturbed by events such as vehicle movements); and

• Prior to the commencement of any works that may cause grounds disturbance.

Should it be observed that previous encapsulating measures appear to be damaged or are no longer effective, these areas

should be re-covered immediately. Some remedial measures such as the installation of layers of mulch and topsoil would

require ongoing maintenance to ensure that a sufficient barrier layer is in place.

4.3 Maintenance

Within the Greencap Report ‘Asbestos in Grounds Inspection Report’ dated June 2019, it was proposed that once a pickup

of asbestos-containing materials had been completed, the following remediation measures be considered/undertaken.

Refer to Inspection Register in Appendix B and Inspection Areas in Appendix C.

Areas 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7

• Excavate soil material to required level, where necessary, and dispose of any excavated materials/waste to an

appropriate waste disposal facility.

• Containment of ground surface/exposed soil and/or asbestos impacted fill material with the application of a

geotextile fabric barrier material or similar.

• Apply a surface layer such as imported mulch or topsoil or other suitable option to a depth of 100mm to the

entire work area.

Area 5

• Excavate soil material to required level, where necessary, and dispose of any excavated materials/waste to an

appropriate waste disposal facility.

• Containment of ground surface/exposed soil and/or asbestos impacted fill material with the application of a

geotextile fabric barrier material or similar.

• Apply a surface layer such as imported mulch or topsoil or other suitable option to a depth of 100mm to the

entire work area.

• Supply and install a suitable physical barrier to all entry points at the base of the demountable to prevent entry

i.e. galvanised mesh.

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Area 8 & 11

• Refer to Unexpected Finds Protocols within the NSW DoE Asbestos Management Plan.

Area 9 & 10

• Contain/reinstate existing Geofabric type material on ground surface for entire surface area.

• To resecure Geofabric, apply a surface layer such as mulch or topsoil or other suitable option to a depth of 100mm

to the entire work area.

All remediation/maintenance measures carried out in the identified affected areas must be maintained as per their

original application. In particular:

• All surface cover/treatments within the previously identified asbestos zones must be fully maintained at all times.

For example, mulch levels should remain as per their original application, turf should be maintained to ensure

full coverage and any other measures should be maintained in a good condition;

• All hard-standing surfaces must be maintained and re-instated should any works be carried out that disturb them;

and

• If any portion of an affected area is found to be damaged (i.e. the surface cover has been damaged so that it has

resulted or may result in the soil becoming exposed), the local DoE Asset Management Unit (AMU) should be

contacted immediately.

4.4 Checklist

A checklist of site management requirements is presented in Appendix A of this document. This checklist should be used

whenever walkover inspections are carried out and where maintenance issues have been raised. This checklist is specific

to the requirements of the grounds at Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts and sets out the frequency of

inspections required. It is recommended that a hard copy of the checklist is retained by the school and field copies are

taken on-site when required.

SECTION 5 – SAFE WORK PROCEDURES FOR ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORK

5.1 General Procedures

The following safe work procedures will apply for asbestos removal work:

• The removal contractor must develop a site-specific asbestos removal plan before commencing the asbestos

work. Such a plan must be prepared in accordance with Section 3 of the SafeWork NSW “How to manage and

control asbestos in the workplace” Code of Practice 2016.

• Only personnel who have been trained in work procedures for the safe removal of asbestos shall work on

asbestos.

• A trained, experienced operator must remain on duty outside the removal area and/or enclosure (if installed) at

all times that asbestos removal is in progress. Curriculum vitae for all persons undertaking asbestos removal

works must be submitted to the school Principal prior to the commencement of work on the site.

• Removal of asbestos must generally be carried out by wet removal techniques. That is, as the asbestos material

becomes accessible during the removal process, it shall be thoroughly wetted down. Care must be exercised to

prevent excessive use of water. The contractor will be held responsible for any water damage.

• Decontamination facilities and procedures shall be undertaken to the complete satisfaction of the supervising

hygienist.

• Any signage existing prior to removal must be re-affixed to any new or existing assembly.

• The contractor must ensure that persons in the work area(s) are not exposed to fibre levels greater than those

stated in the National Exposure Standard for the type of asbestos being removed.

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5.2 Sub-Soil Areas Within School Grounds

• Any contractor, maintenance person or DoE personnel working in sub-soil areas within the school grounds must

be made aware of the presence of buried asbestos cement materials within these areas prior to these works

commencing. A copy of the asbestos register must be made available to any such person prior to commencing

work (See Section 5.3 Permit to Work).

• Any contractor, maintenance person, DoE or other authorised person who may potentially disturb the soil surface

must complete a permit to work or similar form, that ensures that any work will not disturb the buried asbestos.

• If work is to be carried out in grounds that will disturb or potentially disturb the buried asbestos, the contractor,

maintenance person, DoE or other authorised person must engage a Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor

(LARC) with a friable asbestos licence to undertake the work. The licensed contractor should prepare a safe work

method statement detailing procedures that ensure that personnel working in the asbestos zones and any other

persons within the school will not be exposed to asbestos fibres. The work area must be completely cordoned

off with barrier tape and signage and work undertaken out of school hours.

• Asbestos fibre air monitoring should be carried out during any work that disturbs or could potentially disturb the

buried asbestos and/or the soil surface. Air-monitoring should be in accordance with the National Occupational

Health & Safety Commission's Guidance Note on the Membrane Filter Method for Estimating Airborne Asbestos

Fibres 2nd Edition [NOHSC: 3003 (2005)] and be conducted by National Association of testing Authorities (NATA)

accredited personnel operating from a NATA registered laboratory.

• All asbestos management measures originally installed must be re-instated at the completion of work and prior

to the removal of the asbestos work area/enclosure.

5.3 Permit To Work Any contractor who proposes to work in any of the asbestos zones where asbestos may be disturbed, or the ground surface

may be broken must complete a permit to work form and submit it to the relevant DoE Facility Manager for approval.

Before a permit to work is then approved, the contractor will be required to read and understand this AMP, as well as

copies of the relevant asbestos registers for the site. Individuals must be aware of their legal obligations in relation to

health and safety as specified in the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017.

Permits to work are designed to ensure appropriate work practices are employed in the vicinity of asbestos-containing

materials/products. The permit to work will document what asbestos is to be removed, encapsulated or otherwise

protected, prior to the contracted maintenance or building works proceeding. The permit to work will also indicate

whether other requirements, such as the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), the installation of barricading

and/or airborne fibre monitoring, are necessary.

When the work is completed, or the permit to work expires (whichever occurs first), the permit shall be signed and

returned to the DoE Facility Manager for cancellation after that Manager has checked a safe situation exists.

The DoE local AMU shall be advised immediately of any incidents of non-compliance with the AMP.

In accordance with the interpretation of the Safework NSW “How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace” Code

of Practice 2016, a licenced asbestos assessor should be engaged to determine whether the identified/suspected asbestos

is considered non-friable or friable. Therefore, any fibrous cement materials or other suspected asbestos-containing

materials excavated should be inspected by a hygienist to determine if it’s friable. This means that any such asbestos

should be worked on only by contractors with an appropriate asbestos licence and a project specific permit issued by

SafeWork NSW.

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SECTION 6 – LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS The following legislative requirements will apply to asbestos zone maintenance works:

• All asbestos removal and disposal work shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the SafeWork

NSW Guidelines for Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractors.

• The asbestos contractor shall notify SafeWork NSW of the proposed work at least 5 days prior to the

commencement of any work in accordance with NSW Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2017. However,

this time period may be waived in limited circumstances described on p16-17 of SafeWork Australia How to Safely

Remove Asbestos – Code of Practice 2016.

• All work shall be carried out in strict accordance with the NSW Work Health and Safety Act 2011, the NSW Work

Health and Safety Regulation 2017, SafeWork NSW “How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace” Code

of Practice 2016, and the Guidance Note on the Membrane Filter Method for Estimating Airborne Asbestos

Fibres, 2nd Edition [NOHSC 3003 (2005)].

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APPENDIX A

Grounds Management Checklist

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GROUNDS ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST – ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTIONS

Table 2 Routine monthly inspection checklist

Three monthly inspections Initial inspections Subsequent three-monthly inspections

Area Location

Description

Date:

Inspected By:

Date:

Inspected By:

Date:

Inspected By:

Date:

Inspected By:

Date:

Inspected By:

Surface cover adequate (Y/N)

Suspected asbestos materials visible

(Y/N)

Comments:

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GROUNDS ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST – INCIDENT INSPECTIONS

Table 3 Routine monthly inspection checklist (e.g. after heavy rain or disturbance)

Three monthly inspections Initial inspections Subsequent three-monthly inspections

Area Location

Description

Date:

Inspected By:

Date:

Inspected By:

Date:

Inspected By:

Date:

Inspected By:

Date:

Inspected By:

Surface cover adequate (Y/N)

Suspected asbestos materials visible

(Y/N)

Comments:

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APPENDIX B

Inspection Areas (Asbestos in Grounds Register)

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Area

Area Location Date Inspected/Sampled

Sample ID Sample Status Sample Description

Current Controls

Recommended Controls

Area 1

Block A – Exterior – West Side – Eroded Ground Area (approx. 400m2)

31-5-2019 J162936-ID1-8143-

001

Positive

Chrysotile (white asbestos)

Amosite (brown asbestos)

Eroded ground surface-on ground debris - fibre cement sheeting

Temporary fencing

Refer to recommended controls

Area 2

Block G – Exterior – North Side within Raised Garden Bed (approx. 100m2)

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Positive

Chrysotile (white asbestos)

Amosite (brown asbestos)

Within raised garden bed-on ground - debris- fibre-cement sheeting

Temporary fencing

Refer to recommended controls

Area 3

Block D – Exterior – West Side Within Garden Bed adjacent to stairs (approx. 25m2)

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Positive

Chrysotile (white asbestos)

Amosite (brown asbestos)

Crocidolite (blue asbestos)

Within garden bed adjacent to stairs -on ground – debris -fibre cement sheeting

Temporary fencing

Refer to recommended controls

Area 4

Block E-Exterior-North West side-within adjacent Carpark area (approx. 450m2)

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Positive

Chrysotile (white asbestos)

Amosite (brown asbestos)

Within carpark area – on ground -debris- fibre cement sheeting

Temporary fencing

Refer to recommended controls

Area 5

Block E-Exterior-East side -Ground level abutting Portable Buildings P5 (approx. 120m2)

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Positive

Chrysotile (white asbestos)

Amosite (brown asbestos)

Ground level– on ground-debris - fibre cement sheeting

Temporary fencing

Refer to recommended controls

Area 6

Block A - South West side -Exterior - Garden Bed near café (approx. 38m2)

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Positive Chrysotile (white

asbestos) Amosite (brown

asbestos

Within garden bed -on ground-debris – fibre cement sheeting

Temporary fencing

Refer to recommended controls

Area 7

Block H - North side – Exterior - Between sheds - within Greenhouse - On ground (approx. 80m2)

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Positive Chrysotile (white

asbestos)

Within greenhouse - on ground-debris- fibre cement sheeting

nil Refer to recommended controls

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Area

Area Location Date Inspected/Sampled

Sample ID Sample Status Sample Description

Current Controls

Recommended Controls

Area 8

Portable Buildings 6-7-8 – Exterior (approx. 200m2)

6-6-2019 No evidence

of suspected asbestos

containing materials at time of inspection

nil Sub floor area to Portable buildings 6,7 & 8 - on ground

nil Refer to Unexpected Finds Protocols

Area 9

Block H - South side - within Raised Garden Bed (approx. 18m2)

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Negative- no asbestos

detected – organic fibres

Garden bed – on ground –debris - fibre cement sheeting

nil Refer to recommended controls. Refer also to Unexpected Finds Protocols

Area 10

Block E - South side – full length running East to West - On ground (approx.

200m2)

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Negative- no asbestos

detected – organic fibres

Garden bed – on ground – debris – fibre cement sheeting

nil Refer to recommended controls. Refer also to Unexpected Finds Protocols

Area 11

Portable Building 5 - Exterior - South – On ground

(approx. 150m2)

6-6-2019 No evidence

of suspected asbestos

containing materials at time of inspection

nil Ground surface

Temporary fencing

Refer also to Unexpected Finds Protocols

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APPENDIX C

Inspection Areas (Site Plan)

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WOLLONGONG HIGH SCHOOL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS (8143) Lysaght St Wollongong

KEY

Area 2

Area 6

Area 1

Area 8

= Areas inspected and

cleared of visible ACM

Area 7

Area 5

Area 3

Area 9 Area 10

Area 4

Area 11