Notice of Asbestos Removal Work, O Block
Tuesday 19 May 2026
Kia ora Long Bay College community,
Morecroft Contractors Ltd, a licensed Asbestos Removalist (WorkSafe Class B Licence: RB16100163), is undertaking the removal of some Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) from Long Bay College, O Block.
This removal work will be conducted between the hours of 8.00am and 5.00pm from 18 May 2026 and is expected to finish on 27 June 2026. The work may need to be rescheduled in the event of bad weather.
WorkSafe NZ was notified on 12 May 2026 that this licensed asbestos removal work is to be undertaken. Long Bay College management and the 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 fibres and 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 site.
- Air monitoring at the work site boundary will be in place for the duration of the work. If asbestos fibres above the allowable safe limit are detected, work will cease immediately and corrective measures applied.
- An independent third party will carry out an inspection of the site on completion of the work and issue a clearance certificate.
There is no impact on teaching and learning in other areas of the school.
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/school/property-and-transport/health-and-safety-management/asbestos.
Additional information about asbestos removal and Asbestos Removal Licences can be found on the WorkSafe NZ website at www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/asbestos or by phoning 0800 030 040 (24 hours).
If you have any questions or concerns about this removal work, please contact Richard Beechey at [email protected].
Ngā mihi,
CJ Healey Principal Long Bay College
