Stribling Reserve Stadium

Mould spreads in areas that are damp and poorly ventilated so we will be investigating whether water leaks, ongoing humidity or inadequate ventilation are factors. Specialists advise that the ventilation within the stadium building itself is functioning well. The mould is principally located under the stadium floor so this is our focus. There is also a small amount in a storage unit, which we will also treat.

Mould is a type of fungus that grows in moist or humid places. It occurs naturally in the environment and can be found almost anywhere indoors.

We have closed and sealed the stadium.

Specialist contractors have investigated the causes of the mould growth and type of mould and are determining a timeline for treatment.

The mould present impacts timber, so effective treatment will involve lifting the stadium floorboards and an underlying membrane to allow access for scrubbing of bearers, joists and stumps.

The bearers, joists and stumps will then need to be assessed by a structural engineer to determine if any need replacing.

Along with that process, sources of moisture underneath the stadium will need to be identified and addressed, and adequate ventilation ensured to prevent return of mould growth.

A new stadium floor will then need to be installed.

The existing floor will not be able to be reused.

Council is committed to ensuring work is completed as quickly as possible to minimise inconvenience and impact for the school, and for community activities.

It’s too early to say when the stadium will be ready to reopen.

Council is committed to ensuring work is completed as quickly as possible to minimise inconvenience and impact for the school, and for community activities.

The sports equipment is being cleaned and stored in containers on site. The school has access to the equipment including for upcoming athletics sports carnivals.

Stribling Reserve Pavilion is not impacted and remains open to users.

Health authorities advise that most people are unlikely to be affected by exposure to mould.

For some people exposure to mould can trigger temporary symptoms including nasal congestion, sneezing, cough, wheeze and respiratory infections. Mould can worsen asthma and allergic conditions.

People who are more susceptible to health impacts include those with:

• weakened immune systems
• allergies
• severe asthma
• chronic, obstructive, or allergic lung diseases

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Anyone who is concerned about potential health effects of mould should seek medical advice, for example from their usual general practitioner.

Council will provide regular updates through this web page as we finalise our investigation and commence the clean up and repairs.

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