REMEDIATION works are underway at Lismore’s flood-damaged Recycling and Recovery Centre on Wyrallah Road.<\/p>\n
The landfill cell at the facility was severely affected by the 2022 floods and has remained inactive. More than $15 million in federal and state funding has been secured under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements to restore the site and manage environmental impacts.<\/p>\n
Emergency management minister Kristy McBain said the investment would help ensure the facility was better prepared for future severe weather.<\/p>\n
“The Albanese Government knows how hard the 2022 floods hit Lismore, and I am pleased that this investment will help make sure the Recycling and Recovery Centre is better prepared for future severe weather,” McBain said.<\/p>\n
“Through betterment funding, the Australian and NSW Governments are supporting upgrades that will keep this site running safely during and after natural disasters.”<\/p>\n
Early works to dry out and reinstate the landfill are progressing, with Pentacon appointed to complete the remediation through Lismore City Council’s Flood Restoration Portfolio.<\/p>\n
A further $3.6 million from the jointly funded Infrastructure Betterment Fund will be used for upgrades to improve the centre’s resilience to future floods.<\/p>\n
Planned works include a new access road to separate heavy vehicles from the public, a new entranceway, and measures to remove vehicle queuing from Wyrallah Road. Construction is expected to start later this year.<\/p>\n
Council general manager Eber Butron said the flood impact on the landfill cell was significant, forcing waste to be transported to other facilities for disposal and adding to operational costs.<\/p>\n
“We are actively working to resume landfill operations locally to reduce these costs and provide a welcome saving for our community,” Butron said.<\/p>\n
Recovery minister Janelle Saffin said the Lismore Recycling and Recovery Centre provided an essential community service for commercial and household waste.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
REMEDIATION works are underway at Lismore’s flood-damaged Recycling and Recovery Centre on Wyrallah Road. The landfill cell at the facility was severely affected by the 2022 floods and has remained inactive. More than $15 million in federal and state funding has been secured under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements to restore the site and manage […]<\/p>\n