Notice of Asbestos Removal Work

Posted on July 05, 2021

July 2021

To Whom It May Concern

C3 Construction Limited will be undertaking removal work of some Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) from Macleans College buildings. C3 Construction will employ Midland Environmental, a licensed Asbestos Removalist (WorkSafe Class-A Licence: RA16100149). This removal work will be conducted between the hours of 7am to 5pm starting Saturday 10 July 2021 to Friday 23 July 2021.

WorkSafe NZ was notified on Wednesday 30th June 2021 that this licensed asbestos removal work is to be undertaken. Macleans College management and board of trustees have been consulted about the nature and timing of this work, together with the safety measures to be used.

The following safety measures will be put in place and maintained for the duration of this project:

  • Signs, barriers and/or temporary fencing will be installed.
  • PVA solution or water will be applied to asbestos containing materials to prevent airborne asbestos fibrous dust (as required).
  • Asbestos containing materials will not be broken, where possible.
  • Plastic will be used to cover horizontal surfaces and surrounds.
  • Asbestos containing material will be wrapped on site and disposed of at an approved tip site.
  • An independent party will carry out an inspection of the site on completion of the work, and issue a clearance certificate.

The Ministry of Education website has further information about the management of asbestos and procedures to ensure the safety of all involved in or affected by the work, at the school and community. This can be found at www.education.govt.nz

Additional information about asbestos removal and/or Asbestos Removal Licenses can be found on WorkSafe NZ’s website www.worksafe.govt.nz or by phoning 0800 030 040 (24 hours).

If you have any questions or concerns about this removal work, please feel free to contact Kirk Bakker- Director C3 Construction - 021451987