Stonnington has joined 14 other councils in Melbourne’s south east to form a company – called South East Metropolitan Advanced Waste Processing Pty Ltd – to deliver an advanced waste processing facility that processes household rubbish instead of burying it in landfill.
Known as a special purpose vehicle (SPV), this type of company is common in projects where there are many organisations working together.
By signing up to the SPV we are strengthening our ability to secure the economic, environmental, and social benefits from the facility, as it has its own legal identity and will enter into a contract for advanced waste processing on behalf of participating councils.
Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Group (MWRRG) is facilitating the procurement of advanced waste processing for councils.
“Councils coming together to form a SPV is a major milestone in what is the biggest tender for new waste management infrastructure ever undertaken by councils in Melbourne,” said MWRRG CEO, Jill Riseley.
“The new facility is expected to attract multi-million-dollar investment and create up to 400 jobs during construction and up to 100 permanent operating jobs.
“Advanced waste processing facilities are being used safely and reliably around the world, including in the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia and North America.”
Regulated by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA), advanced waste processing facilities must be suitably located, constructed and operated according to strict regulations that minimise risks to the environment and people.
Advanced waste processing will do more with the resources being put in landfill and achieve better financial, environmental and social outcomes.
Advanced waste processing solutions will play a significant role in achieving the new target to divert 80 per cent of household rubbish from landfill by 2030.
Kerbside recycling and green and food waste collection services will continue as part of a total approach to managing waste.
