A parish council was knowledgeable in regards to the issues by a resident who independently examined samples of soil

A not too long ago opened skate park in a Cambridgeshire village has closed after the presence of asbestos was confirmed. Lynton Means Skate Park in Sawston has quickly closed after asbestos was discovered within the soil surrounding the skate park.

Sawston Parish Council was knowledgeable by a resident who independently bought samples and organized for them to be examined. Following this, the parish council stated they “acted instantly” and the skate park, which opened in April 2026, was closed whereas additional testing was carried out.

In accordance with the council, outcomes confirmed asbestos in two small areas particularly inside small fragments of particles discovered on website.

A spokesperson for Sawston Parish Council stated that “Enviornmental Well being has suggested that asbestos solely poses a danger if it turns into airborne” and that “the vast majority of the world across the skate park is just not contaminated”.

Specialist contractors are as a result of take away the affected materials and exchange the soil on Monday, Might 18. Till the works are full, the affected space will stay securely fenced off.

New topsoil is being equipped from a “respected, quality-assured supply, screened and independently examined to fulfill British Requirements”, the council assured.

The parish council spokesperson added: “We admire that this closure is disappointing, notably so quickly after the skate park was opened. Nevertheless, these precautionary measures are being taken to supply an extra stage of assurance over and above commonplace observe and to make sure public security.

“At every level, the Council has adopted the recommendation and suggestions of the Environmental Well being officers. As soon as the Parish Council is happy that the remediation work has been accomplished to the suitable commonplace, the skate park will probably be reopened.”