Notice of asbestos removal work

Posted on October 05, 2026

Morecroft Contractors Ltd, a licensed Asbestos Removalist (WorkSafe Class B Licence: number RB16100163) will be undertaking removal work of some Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) from Macleans College.

This removal work will be conducted between the hours of 7.00 am to 5.00 pm on Friday 2 October 2026 and is expected to finish on Monday 5 October 2026. This work may need to be re-scheduled in the event of bad weather.

WorkSafe NZ was notified on Tuesday 22 September 2026 that this licensed asbestos removal work is to be undertaken.

Macleans 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.

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 on: https://www.schoolproperty.govt.nz/day-to-day-management/hazardous-materials-and-substances/managing-asbestos-in-schools/

Additional information about asbestos removal and/or Asbestos Removal Licences can be found on WorkSafe NZ’s website on https://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 feel free to contact the main contractor Watts & Hughes Construction Group Ltd - Project Manager – Daniel Gunnell on 027 8085823