West Majura Grasslands Reserve has reopened and the area is now safe to visit after contractors completed searching for and removing unexploded ordnance.
Executive Branch Manager of the ACT Parks and Conservation Service Stephen Alegria said that the search for and the removal of unexploded ordnance is complete and the area declared safe for land management functions and public visitation.
“During the first half of the 20th century, Majura and Ainslie were used as live military firing ranges, leaving a legacy of more than 1,600 anomalies that needed to be investigated for potential unexploded ordnance,” Mr Alegria said.
“Five unexploded ordnances were discovered and removed from the West Majura Grasslands Reserve during the closure.
“Explosive ordnance waste was also discovered, including shrapnel, mortar tails and fuses from the exploded rounds. This waste was inspected to ensure it was free from explosives and taken to metal recyclers.
“This work was necessary for public and staff safety and to so we can continue to protect the threatened grasslands, woodlands and wildlife in the area. I thank the community and adjacent land users for their patience and cooperation during this important safety work.
