Urunga Lido – Management updates

An Interim Remediation Action Plan has been adopted to allow for the re-opening of Urunga Lido beach.

Crown Lands has re-opened the closed section of the Lido, with fencing removed on 2 April 2026.

Part of the beach area was temporarily closed to the public following the discovery of asbestos fragments.

The NSW Environment Protection Authority has guided investigation and management of the site, which is now open for public use and enjoyment.

We acted immediately when asbestos was found, collecting visible fragments while engaging experts to inspect the site, undertake sampling, and provide advice.

We acknowledge the inconvenience that this closure caused for the community, local businesses, and visitors. However, the safety of the users of the beach has been at the forefront.

Weekly observations will continue to occur at the beach area for a period of up to 6 months. This will ensure any additional fragments are managed.

A register of findings is available for public viewing. A long-term remediation action plan for the site is in review stage, which will reinforce long-term public safety.

There is full access to the Lido during this period.

Findings from weekly inspections of Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) at Urunga Lido beach include:

• 26/06/26 – One suspected ACM fragment was identified on the sandy foreshore area, weighing an estimated 4 grams.
• 19/06/26 – No suspected ACM fragments were identified on the sandy foreshore area.
• 12/06/26 – No suspected ACM fragments were identified on the sandy foreshore area.
• 05/06/26 – No suspected ACM fragments were identified on the sandy foreshore area.
• 29/05/26 – No suspected ACM fragments were identified on the sandy foreshore area.
• 20/05/26 – No suspected ACM fragments were identified on the sandy foreshore area.
• 15/05/26 – One suspected ACM fragment was identified on the sandy foreshore area, weighing an estimated 4 grams.
• 08/05/26 – One suspected ACM fragment was identified on the sandy foreshore area, weighing an estimated 7 grams.
• 01/05/26 – No suspected ACM debris was identified.
• 24/04/2026 – Four suspected ACM fragments were identified on the sandy foreshore area. Fragments appeared to be in both good and weathered conditions and ranged in size from 6 cm to 10 cm in diameter.
• 17/04/2026 – One suspected ACM fragment was identified on the sandy foreshore area. The fragment appeared to be in good condition and was approximately 6 cm in diameter.
• 10/04/2026 – Two suspected ACM fragments were identified on the sandy foreshore area. Fragments appeared to be in good condition and ranged in size from 3.5 cm to 10 cm.
• 02/04/2026 – Ten suspected ACM fragments were identified on the sandy foreshore area. Fragments appeared to be in good condition and ranged in size from 3 cm to 6.5 cm.