Blaxland Waste Management Facility Upgrade - Blue Mountains City ...

2. Material presentedKent Gillman of Blue Mountains City Council and David Gamble of GHD Pty Ltd madea presentation about the proposal to the entire group. This covered the following:BackgroundTwo waste management facilities are currently operating within the Blue Mountains(Blaxland and Katoomba) The landfill has been operating at Blaxland since the 1950’sIt is reaching the end of its life (18 months capacity)An extension to the Blaxland landfill is urgently requiredIn 4-5 years time, some wastes may be transferred from Katoomba WMF (when thislandfill is full)No wastes will be received from outside the Mountains (future landfill capacity isreserved for residents/businesses from the Blue Mountains)Proposed Upgrade WorksThere are three distinct stages to the upgrade of the site.Stage 1 – Landfill construction (covered by EIS)Extending the landfill area into an existing former quarry area on siteRelocating the Cripple Creek stormwater diversion pipe, which currently runsbeneath the existing landfill, and may not be structurally sound in the long termStage 2 – New facilities (separate approvals required)A new entrance/weighbridge, small vehicles recyclables and re-usables and wastedrop off area remote from the landfill are envisaged – to reduce the amount ofwaste sent to the landfill and provide better facilities for local residents (and keepcars on the bitumen)Stage 3 – Future long term outlook (4-5 years on)Transfer of some wastes from Katoomba WMF may be necessary when theKatoomba landfill closesAn alternative Waste Technology (AWT) plant may be built at the Blaxland site totreat the wasteReason for proposalThe proposal to extend the landfill is part of the overall waste strategy for BlueMountainsComplements existing programs – kerbside recycling, chipping, spring cleanup,household chemicals etc21/12282/100563 Blaxland Waste Management Facility UpgradeCommunity Workshops3