Foxglove Oval was converted from a former landfill in the early 1980s. Why are there issues now after so many years?

Hornsby Shire Council (Council) became aware of the possibility of gas moving from the site in September 2016 when an independent report was commissioned by a neighbouring property owner. As a result, Council has been monitoring ground wells around Foxglove Oval to check for landfill gas since April 2018.

Monitoring of methane and carbon dioxide levels in below-ground monitoring wells has found the levels to be above the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) guidance values in several locations close to the perimeter of the oval. Environmental specialists GHD has been engaged to assist in additional testing and developing remedial options and recommendations.