Project Update 8/03/2022

Council would like to take this opportunity to thank those community members participated in the recent review the proposal for the Cann Valley Waste Transfer Station and who attended the information sessions held on 6 October 2021.

Council is grateful for the time taken to provide the valuable feedback received. Council Officers have taken into consideration the concerns raised by the community about the development of the Transfer Station at Gauge Track off Tamboon Road and as a result have investigated several alternative sites which were proposed by a community working group committee established to advise Council.

These site investigations have revealed that the costs associated with removing existing vegetation and levelling off the land is more than can be justified making these other sites unviable. In light of this, Council will proceed with the only viable option available at the Gauge Track Site and will start seeking all necessary approvals shortly.

This decision was made using a comprehensive process that took into consideration the need to proceed as the existing Landfill at Cann River is reaching its end of life as well as the views presented by the working group. Council is committed to a smooth transition to the new site and service, ensuring the Community has the required waste disposal infrastructure necessary to function efficiently.

Council thanks community members for their interest and feedback and encourages community members to follow the progress of the service transition on our website: https://yoursay.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/cann-river-transfer where Officers are available to answer any further questions the community may have.