Parkes Shire Council has been successful in securing $210,400 in grant funding to introduce a transfer station on site at Alectown Landfill. Funded by the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s Landfill Consolidation and Environmental Improvements grants.
This project will see a high-risk landfill site being transformed into a modern, purpose-built transfer station at the already familiar site where recycling stream management will be maximised.
A Parkes Shire Council representative recently met with, and outlined the proposed plans to members of Alectown Community Inc, who voiced unanimous support for the proposed changes. In attendance also was the Mayor of Parkes Shire and Alectown local, Cr Neil Westcott, who said it was another step forward.
Through past engagement and feedback, the Alectown community has indicated priority for a well organised, easy-to-navigate, and efficient service moving into the future. As part of the project, targeted education will be provided to the community to highlight best practices in household recycling, including information on options available to all Shire residents at Parkes Community Recycling Centre for free hazardous waste disposal.
Preliminary designs for the transfer station have been drafted and include the provision to retain dedicated sites for metal and green waste, offering greater recycling opportunities for Alectown residents.
This project will divert approximately 160 tonne of mixed waste deposited annually, as well as supporting objectives in the Parkes Shire Waste Management Strategy and Community Strategic Plan. “Once the old site is rehabilitated, the new transfer station will give local residents the opportunity to increase recycling locally which is a wonderful outcome,” Mayor Westcott added.