Five unexploded devices have been discovered and removed from the

In reopening the reserve to the public on Friday, Stephen Alegria, of ACT Parks and Conservation Service, said that the search for and the removal of unexploded ordnance was complete and the area safe for land-management functions and public visits. The grasslands have been closed since October 9.

“During the first half of the 20th century, Majura and Ainslie were used as live military firing ranges, leaving a legacy of more than 1600 anomalies that needed to be investigated for potential unexploded ordnance,” Alegria said.

“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.”