Project Update - 23 November 2023

Site Confirmed for NEW Cann River Waste Transfer Station

Council determined in April 2023 to establish a community working group to explore alternative sites for a new Waste Transfer Station – which met regulatory requirements, community needs and could be developed within the allocated project budget.

A Community Reference Group was later formed, assisted by CRA consulting. Two workshops were held 3 May and 30 June 2023 – which resulted in a preferred site being nominated and assessed against a series of criteria established with community representatives.

Following a due diligence process and independent evaluation of the preferred site (located at 35 Coast Rd), negotiation with the landowner to purchase the preferred land parcel was completed. The intention of Council to purchase the land was publicly advertised late August 2023, with the land purchase being finalised 17^th November 2023.

There are a range of benefits of the subject site including:

• Separation buffers from any sensitive land uses or residences,
• Located immediately adjacent to the existing landfill entry road
• Predominantly clear of vegetation with limited land undulation
• Access to electricity adjoining western boundary
• Large site (approximately 100 acres) able to support longer term expansion and possible contingency waste management services during emergency events (where required).

With the assistance of the Community Reference Group, Council Officers will progress the detailed designs and commence the process of undertaking cultural heritage assessments and preparation of a planning permit application.

A map showing the location of the current Cann River Landfill and proposed new Waste Transfer Station - along with a picture of the Community Reference Group on-site is provided below.