Welby Landfill Remediation
- Project value$19,000,000
- Project scheduleEstimated completion 2026
Background
The former Welby Landfill, located at 40 Colo Street, Welby, accepted and landfilled waste from 1957 to 2002. The waste accepted at the Landfill primarily consisted of household and building & demolition waste. There is potential the former landfill could contain a mix of wastes, including hazardous waste as access to many old landfills were not well regulated in their earlier life.
Landfilling ceased in 2002 and the site had a capping (soil layer) placed over it after this. Around 2009-2010 organic material and foundry sands were imported to the site, stockpiled and processed as part of a recycling endeavour undertaken by a private company. This endeavour unfortunately was not successful, and the company no longer exists. Wingecarribee Shire Council currently manages the capped landfill and remaining stockpiled material, including monitoring the sites ongoing stability and environmental impact.
Council needs to rehabilitate and formally close the Welby Landfill so that the Operating License can be surrendered to the NSW EPA and future (limited) community use of the site can occur.
Proposed Works
Community Engagement
Community Consultation is now open. We highly encourage all interested residents to participate in this important community consultation process. Here are the ways you can provide your feedback:
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In-Person Consultation: Two sessions will be held on Tuesday 23 July at Welby Community Hall (14 Currockbilly St, Welby). Council representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments from 3pm to 4pm and 5pm to 7pm. Visit https://www.trybooking.com/CTGGS to register in advance or just drop in.
Contact details
Capital Projects
02 4868 0888
Location
40 Colo Street Welby NSW 2575, Welby 2575 View Map
-34.4364309,150.4361064
40 Colo Street Welby NSW 2575 ,
Welby 2575
40 Colo Street Welby NSW 2575 ,
Welby 2575
Welby Landfill Remediation