Beardow Street Landslip Repairs

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Remediation of the Beardow Street landslip in Lismore Heights is nearing completion.

The Beardow Street landslip happened as a result of flooding in March 2017 and during repairs contamination was discovered in the area that meant almost all soil on site had to be removed.

The works are funded by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) through the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements.

Council has been working with RMS and the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) throughout this project to manage the contamination issue and ensure the landslip is repaired and the site is cleared of any contamination.

You can find our latest news updates below as information becomes available as well as community updates to your right with information we have sent out to local residents.

Further information can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions section.

If you have a question about the project, please post a question through the Q&A tab below and a Council staff member will respond.

Remediation of the Beardow Street landslip in Lismore Heights is nearing completion.

The Beardow Street landslip happened as a result of flooding in March 2017 and during repairs contamination was discovered in the area that meant almost all soil on site had to be removed.

The works are funded by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) through the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements.

You can find our latest news updates below as information becomes available as well as community updates to your right with information we have sent out to local residents.

Further information can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions section.

If you have a question about the project, please post a question through the Q&A tab below and a Council staff member will respond.

Ask a question about this project and we'll get back to you shortly.

Share Hi, I would like some clarification around the exposure of the contamination in Beardow St. Excavation work commenced at the end of July 2018. Approximately 3 months later in the update dated 18 October 2018 it was stated that "Excavation works have uncovered contaminated soil, including non-friable (bonded) asbestos sheeting within the slip area." From my understanding , the project was halted due to a funding dispute with the NSW government. In May 2018, Kevin Hogan MP has secured funding as he said "We have been able to identify that this contaminated soil was a result, and the exposure of this or the externalization of this, became proven that it was a result of the flood event and the weather event." Could you please clarify if the exposure was a direct result of the weather event or if it was a result of excavation of the site by the contractor ? Thank you. on Facebook Share Hi, I would like some clarification around the exposure of the contamination in Beardow St. Excavation work commenced at the end of July 2018. Approximately 3 months later in the update dated 18 October 2018 it was stated that "Excavation works have uncovered contaminated soil, including non-friable (bonded) asbestos sheeting within the slip area." From my understanding , the project was halted due to a funding dispute with the NSW government. In May 2018, Kevin Hogan MP has secured funding as he said "We have been able to identify that this contaminated soil was a result, and the exposure of this or the externalization of this, became proven that it was a result of the flood event and the weather event." Could you please clarify if the exposure was a direct result of the weather event or if it was a result of excavation of the site by the contractor ? Thank you. on Twitter Share Hi, I would like some clarification around the exposure of the contamination in Beardow St. Excavation work commenced at the end of July 2018. Approximately 3 months later in the update dated 18 October 2018 it was stated that "Excavation works have uncovered contaminated soil, including non-friable (bonded) asbestos sheeting within the slip area." From my understanding , the project was halted due to a funding dispute with the NSW government. In May 2018, Kevin Hogan MP has secured funding as he said "We have been able to identify that this contaminated soil was a result, and the exposure of this or the externalization of this, became proven that it was a result of the flood event and the weather event." Could you please clarify if the exposure was a direct result of the weather event or if it was a result of excavation of the site by the contractor ? Thank you. on Linkedin Email Hi, I would like some clarification around the exposure of the contamination in Beardow St. Excavation work commenced at the end of July 2018. Approximately 3 months later in the update dated 18 October 2018 it was stated that "Excavation works have uncovered contaminated soil, including non-friable (bonded) asbestos sheeting within the slip area." From my understanding , the project was halted due to a funding dispute with the NSW government. In May 2018, Kevin Hogan MP has secured funding as he said "We have been able to identify that this contaminated soil was a result, and the exposure of this or the externalization of this, became proven that it was a result of the flood event and the weather event." Could you please clarify if the exposure was a direct result of the weather event or if it was a result of excavation of the site by the contractor ? Thank you. link

Hi, I would like some clarification around the exposure of the contamination in Beardow St. Excavation work commenced at the end of July 2018. Approximately 3 months later in the update dated 18 October 2018 it was stated that "Excavation works have uncovered contaminated soil, including non-friable (bonded) asbestos sheeting within the slip area." From my understanding , the project was halted due to a funding dispute with the NSW government. In May 2018, Kevin Hogan MP has secured funding as he said "We have been able to identify that this contaminated soil was a result, and the exposure of this or the externalization of this, became proven that it was a result of the flood event and the weather event." Could you please clarify if the exposure was a direct result of the weather event or if it was a result of excavation of the site by the contractor ? Thank you.

N Kelly asked over 4 years ago

Hello there, thanks for your question.
The contamination found within the Beardow Street road reserve was uncovered as a result of the Cyclone Debbie landslip. Council become aware of its existence when the excavation works commenced to repair the landslip.
All the contaminated material within the works footprint has been removed and disposed of safely in Queensland. A contamination clearance certificate to acceptable residential levels will be obtained once the Beardow Street road repairs are complete.
Hope this provides some clarity.
Share Hi, further to my question on the landslip site access from Beardow Street West, could you please update me on progress with remediation work to be performed on the landslip at the eastern end of Beardow Street West? I have raised this question previously, dating back to 2014, where temporary repairs to stormwater drainage actually caused the landslip. Repairs were planned but the Beardow Street problem understandably took precedence. As recent as the end of May 2019, I brought to the notice of the engineers in charge of the project, the fact that the landslips are similar, on the same escarpment, developed at a similar time and that council workers had removed asbestos pieces from the Beardow Street West landslip. Soil tests were to be taken and I was promised to be advised of the results. I left for overseas holidays shortly after so contact was probably impossible. I expressed at the time that I was concerned for any embarrassment to council if similar contamination was found. Is it prudent for me to know the schedule for repairs to our street or should I just await a public notification? Cheers, John on Facebook Share Hi, further to my question on the landslip site access from Beardow Street West, could you please update me on progress with remediation work to be performed on the landslip at the eastern end of Beardow Street West? I have raised this question previously, dating back to 2014, where temporary repairs to stormwater drainage actually caused the landslip. Repairs were planned but the Beardow Street problem understandably took precedence. As recent as the end of May 2019, I brought to the notice of the engineers in charge of the project, the fact that the landslips are similar, on the same escarpment, developed at a similar time and that council workers had removed asbestos pieces from the Beardow Street West landslip. Soil tests were to be taken and I was promised to be advised of the results. I left for overseas holidays shortly after so contact was probably impossible. I expressed at the time that I was concerned for any embarrassment to council if similar contamination was found. Is it prudent for me to know the schedule for repairs to our street or should I just await a public notification? Cheers, John on Twitter Share Hi, further to my question on the landslip site access from Beardow Street West, could you please update me on progress with remediation work to be performed on the landslip at the eastern end of Beardow Street West? I have raised this question previously, dating back to 2014, where temporary repairs to stormwater drainage actually caused the landslip. Repairs were planned but the Beardow Street problem understandably took precedence. As recent as the end of May 2019, I brought to the notice of the engineers in charge of the project, the fact that the landslips are similar, on the same escarpment, developed at a similar time and that council workers had removed asbestos pieces from the Beardow Street West landslip. Soil tests were to be taken and I was promised to be advised of the results. I left for overseas holidays shortly after so contact was probably impossible. I expressed at the time that I was concerned for any embarrassment to council if similar contamination was found. Is it prudent for me to know the schedule for repairs to our street or should I just await a public notification? Cheers, John on Linkedin Email Hi, further to my question on the landslip site access from Beardow Street West, could you please update me on progress with remediation work to be performed on the landslip at the eastern end of Beardow Street West? I have raised this question previously, dating back to 2014, where temporary repairs to stormwater drainage actually caused the landslip. Repairs were planned but the Beardow Street problem understandably took precedence. As recent as the end of May 2019, I brought to the notice of the engineers in charge of the project, the fact that the landslips are similar, on the same escarpment, developed at a similar time and that council workers had removed asbestos pieces from the Beardow Street West landslip. Soil tests were to be taken and I was promised to be advised of the results. I left for overseas holidays shortly after so contact was probably impossible. I expressed at the time that I was concerned for any embarrassment to council if similar contamination was found. Is it prudent for me to know the schedule for repairs to our street or should I just await a public notification? Cheers, John link

Hi, further to my question on the landslip site access from Beardow Street West, could you please update me on progress with remediation work to be performed on the landslip at the eastern end of Beardow Street West? I have raised this question previously, dating back to 2014, where temporary repairs to stormwater drainage actually caused the landslip. Repairs were planned but the Beardow Street problem understandably took precedence. As recent as the end of May 2019, I brought to the notice of the engineers in charge of the project, the fact that the landslips are similar, on the same escarpment, developed at a similar time and that council workers had removed asbestos pieces from the Beardow Street West landslip. Soil tests were to be taken and I was promised to be advised of the results. I left for overseas holidays shortly after so contact was probably impossible. I expressed at the time that I was concerned for any embarrassment to council if similar contamination was found. Is it prudent for me to know the schedule for repairs to our street or should I just await a public notification? Cheers, John

John L Perry asked over 4 years ago

Hi John
I just wanted to let you know that we are still following up internally regarding the issues that you have raised. We will be in touch with you directly regarding your questions.
Share Hi, I live in Beardow Street West. Pedestrian access to the western end of the Beardow Street landslip remediation site is blocked at the end of Beardow Street West by temporary fencing and signage. People, mainly youths, are still getting past the fencing and must be placing themselves in danger when they access the rear of the landslip area. Could a more substantial fence be erected at the western end? I would hate to see anybody injured and then blame the council for inadequate protection. on Facebook Share Hi, I live in Beardow Street West. Pedestrian access to the western end of the Beardow Street landslip remediation site is blocked at the end of Beardow Street West by temporary fencing and signage. People, mainly youths, are still getting past the fencing and must be placing themselves in danger when they access the rear of the landslip area. Could a more substantial fence be erected at the western end? I would hate to see anybody injured and then blame the council for inadequate protection. on Twitter Share Hi, I live in Beardow Street West. Pedestrian access to the western end of the Beardow Street landslip remediation site is blocked at the end of Beardow Street West by temporary fencing and signage. People, mainly youths, are still getting past the fencing and must be placing themselves in danger when they access the rear of the landslip area. Could a more substantial fence be erected at the western end? I would hate to see anybody injured and then blame the council for inadequate protection. on Linkedin Email Hi, I live in Beardow Street West. Pedestrian access to the western end of the Beardow Street landslip remediation site is blocked at the end of Beardow Street West by temporary fencing and signage. People, mainly youths, are still getting past the fencing and must be placing themselves in danger when they access the rear of the landslip area. Could a more substantial fence be erected at the western end? I would hate to see anybody injured and then blame the council for inadequate protection. link

Hi, I live in Beardow Street West. Pedestrian access to the western end of the Beardow Street landslip remediation site is blocked at the end of Beardow Street West by temporary fencing and signage. People, mainly youths, are still getting past the fencing and must be placing themselves in danger when they access the rear of the landslip area. Could a more substantial fence be erected at the western end? I would hate to see anybody injured and then blame the council for inadequate protection.

John L Perry asked over 4 years ago

Hi again John
One of our engineers has been out to site today to look at the fencing. The contractor has been advised to install additional fencing on the Beardow Street west side of the project to try and prevent any further access issues.

This will be monitored moving forward.
Thanks for asking the question

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