Energy From Waste Facility

Announcement

Project typeNSW Government
Project scheduleAssessment
Contractor nameParkes Energy Recovery

Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation (RGDC) has entered into a project development agreement with Parkes Energy Recovery Pty Ltd (Proponent) to establish an energy-from-waste (EFW) facility within the Parkes Special Activation Precinct (Precinct), which is located west of Parkes.

The application to develop the project will be assessed by the State Government and will require a license from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Together with the community, Parkes Shire Council will be part of the ongoing consultation with the Consortium and NSW Government and will continue to ensure Parkes Energy Recovery places the safety of the community as a top priority.

These facilities are constantly evolving; each one must be specifically designed for its location and waste streams. Given the complexity of this project and the fact that many details will only emerge as studies are completed, we are committed to working carefully and methodically through all the information that will come to light over the next two years of investigation. This approach ensures that our considerations are well-informed and based on comprehensive data, ultimately leading to reliable and effective consideration.

External Information

Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund | NSW Government

The $4.2 billion Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund was established following the sale of the State’s share in the Snowy Hydro Scheme to the Australian Government.

The fund will deliver new and existing projects as outlined below. The NSW Government will consult with the community and stakeholders as these projects develop.

Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund | NSW Government

Special Activation Precincts | NSW Government

Special Activation Precincts are funded by the Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund, with joint planning, coordination and delivery by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, the Department Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, and the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation.

Parkes Special Activation Precinct Master Plan | NSW Government Planning Portal

The recycling precinct and EfW facility was identified as a potential inclusion in the SAP the resultant structure plan was then prepared and published in 2019 - Parkes Special Activation Precinct Structure Plan.

This site includes exhibited plan, technical studies undertaken and submissions received during the consultation period.

Parkes Special Activation Precinct Master Plan | NSW Planning Portal

Technical Studies listed by the NSW Planning Portal include:

Parkes Special Activation Precinct | NSW Government

Information on the Parkes special activation precincts from the NSW government.

Parkes Special Activation Precinct | NSW Government

Energy from Waste | Chief Scientist and Engineer

Chief scientist report on the establishment of working group to undertake a review of Energy from Waste (EFW) in NSW, to ensure proposals adopt international best practice standards and controls to protect human health and the environment.

Energy from Waste | Chief Scientist

Regional business and economy resource library | NSW Government

Special Activation Precincts: to create jobs, attract businesses and investors, support local industries and fuel economic development across regional NSW. Precincts are located in Parkes, Wagga Wagga, Moree and the Snowy Mountains.

Regional business and economy resource library | NSW Government