Council provide update on Community Campus development

North Ayrshire Council has provided an update on their Ardrossan Community Campus development.

“Work currently includes deep excavations to create trenches for drainage and utilities and for the six-lane 25 metre swimming pool.

“A known risk associated with this work, and one which has previously been reported, was the possibility of discovering more soil contaminants given the depth of excavations.

“North Ayrshire Council and contractor Morgan Sindall work to an agreed remediation strategy which follows strict health and safety legislation. This strategy involves rigorous testing of soil as it is excavated. During this deep excavation work, traces of asbestos were identified. Specialist asbestos contractors will be commissioned to remove the contaminated soil in accordance with health and safety protocols. Air tests have been undertaken to provide confidence that there is no risk of airborne exposure.

“The Campus Team has robust processes in place to deal with such incidents, which ensures the safety of the construction workforce and the wider public.

“Once the deep excavation work is completed the 600mm stone capping layer will be replaced which will cover and seal the soil, and further reassurance air tests will be undertaken to ensure the health and safety of all future users of the site.”

Published: 01 October 2025