NSW Government to remove three derelict properties in Broken Hill region

Three derelict former residential properties located on Crown Land in the Broken Hill region will be removed by the NSW Government to restore the land and protect the environment.

Crown Lands in the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) is funding the $325,000 project. NSW Public Works is managing the project on behalf of Crown Lands.

The project involves the removal of a derelict house on Mica Street in central Broken Hill, and the removal of two derelict houses at Cockburn on the border of NSW and South Australia.

Demolition company Newbold Bulk Haulage Pty Ltd has been contracted to undertake the work following a public tender process, with work now underway.

All three properties are uninhabitable and pose a safety risk to the public and environment due to their deteriorated state and the presence of potentially hazardous building materials, including asbestos.

The derelict properties are an eyesore and their safe removal will protect community and environmental health.

Security fencing and signage have been installed and the contractor is working to ensure there is minimal impact to surrounding properties.

The scope of the work includes removing concrete slabs, footings, piers, all structures, and any miscellaneous waste.

An Environmental Hygienist is overseeing the asbestos removal process, with air monitoring surveillance carried out during the asbestos removal phase.

All demolished materials including asbestos containing material will be transported to a licensed waste management facility for disposal.

Once the derelict houses are removed, Crown Lands will consider future potential uses for the sites.

Director for Regional Operations West at Crown Lands Sharon Hawke said it was important that the buildings are removed.

“All three buildings have come to the end of their life and need to be removed for public safety and to improve local amenity,” Ms Hawke said.

“Once they are removed, Crown Lands will liaise with the local community to consider future use for the sites.”