Thursday, February 13, 2025

Australian-first technology to extend landfill life for Shoalhaven

Shoalhaven City Council has announced the commencement of works to construct the region’s new Resource Recovery Facility (RRF). 

With Shoalhaven landfill fast approaching capacity, Council undertook an extensive consultation process with industry experts to find an economically and environmentally sound solution to reduce the need for landfill.

It says the new RRF’s Australia-first technology is expected to extend the life of the West Nowra landfill for another 50 years. 

“I am delighted to advise that Bioelektra Australia has received development consent for the Resource Recovery Facility from NSW Planning. The facility will use advanced processes to recover and recycle as much household waste from the red bin as possible. Construction of the facility has now commenced,” said Mayor, Amanda Findley.

“This system is far superior to any other currently operating in Australia.”

The RRF will be funded, built and operated by Bioelektra Australia and aims to be fully operational by late 2023. It will provide around 200 jobs during the construction phase and ongoing job opportunities for over 30 people, Council said.

For more information, visit the Resource Recovery Facility Get Involved web page. 

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