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GEELONG and the south-west will be part of Victoria\u2019s first renewable organics networks, announced earlier this month by the state government.
\nThe two projects will reduce waste going to landfill by using organic waste to produce electricity.
\nThe networks will transform organic municipal and trade organic waste into renewable energy and bi-products such as soil enhancers for agricultural purposes.
\nWith a facility being built at the Colac Water Reclamation Plant and another under development for the Greater Geelong area, the projects will create more than 80 new jobs across the construction and ongoing facility management stages.
\nThe projects being delivered by Barwon Water will create a circular economy for the region\u2019s organic waste, reduce landfill costs for councils and reduce water infrastructure energy costs for Barwon Water customers.
\nConstruction for the Colac network, which received $240,000 in 2018, is already under way. Once complete the project is expected to generate enough energy to power more than 1,000 homes thanks to high-strength organic waste from the Australian Lamb Company and Bulla Dairy Foods.
\nThe Colac site will share energy back to Australian Lamb Company as hot water, and produce enough electricity to take Barwon Water\u2019s Colac wastewater treatment plant off the grid.
\nWork is also under way to investigate options to build a similar facility by the end of 2023 for the Greater Geelong region to process organic waste collected by
\nlocal councils.
\nThe projects are being delivered by Barwon Water<\/a> in partnership with the five G21 councils, the Australian Lamb Company and Bulla Dairy Foods.
\nBarwon Water managing director Tracey Slatter said the renewable organics networks would bring significant benefits to the region and surrounds by supporting regional prosperity and reducing waste and emissions.
\n\u201cAs well as reducing waste, the project offers the potential to reduce grid electricity use, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and helping to maintain affordable prices for customers.\u201d
\nMinister for Water Lisa Neville said with the impact climate change was having on inflows to Victoria\u2019s water storages and the health of the state\u2019s waterways, it had never been more important to deliver creative solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
\n\u201cWe want our water corporations and the whole sector to help Victoria adapt to climate change \u2013 ensuring we continue to support jobs, liveable communities and a healthy environment.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

GEELONG and the south-west will be part of Victoria\u2019s first renewable organics networks, announced earlier this month by the state government. The two projects will reduce waste going to landfill by using organic waste to produce electricity. The networks will transform organic municipal and trade organic waste into renewable energy and bi-products such as soil […]<\/p>\n

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