Timeline

The following tasks have been undertaken in relation to the establishment of a resource recovery facility for the region.

The timeline is approximate and will be adjusted accordingly as the project progresses.

2010

Council decision to proceed with environmental and planning approvals. Commenced community engagement on site and technology options.

 

2011

Obtain environmental approvals.

Submitted Public Environmental Review of facility proposal to Environment Protection Authority.
 

2012

Public comment period on Public Environmental Review PER) document.

2013

Responded to public comments and regulatory queries on PER.
 

2014

Environmental approvals granted.

Consulted with member councils and decide whether to proceed with the tender process.

Decided to end the Expressions of Interest process.

 

2016

Council resolution to proceed with tender process.

Industry consultation process and further community engagement.

Commenced tender process.

 

2017

Concluded tender process, tender evaluation and selection of preferred tenderer.

Contract negotiation with preferred tenderer.

 

2021

Construction of the Resource Recovery Facility.

Operation of the Resource Recovery Facility.