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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Julia Kanapathippillai

Preschool closed after lead discovered in playground

Captains Flat Community Preschool has closed for heavy metal deep cleaning after lead was detected in the preschool's playground. Picture: Shutterstock

Captains Flat Community Preschool has been closed for deep cleaning after elevated levels of lead were found in parts of the playground.

It was discovered during NSW government testing for heavy metals around the nearby former Lake George Mine.

In a statement, the preschool announced it would be closed until the school underwent a heavy metal deep clean.

The preschool said it would implement a "no shoes inside" policy when students returned to decrease risk.

The statement said the playground would be capped with topsoil and turf.

"We are exploring available options including providing an indoor-only preschool program," the statement said.

"We know you will support us as we work together to get our preschool back to being the wonderful early childhood service that it is."

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