Bogan Gate Transfer Station & Landfill Closure
Project Overview
Parkes Shire Council has been successful in securing $172,300 in grant funding to introduce a modern, purpose-built transfer station at the existing Bogan Gate Landfill site.
Funding has been provided through the NSW Environment Protection Authority Landfill Consolidation and Environmental Improvements Grant, with a Parkes Shire Council co-contribution of $100,400.
This project will see the closure of the current high-risk landfill and its transformation into a safer, more efficient transfer station facility that continues to service the Bogan Gate community.
Project Objectives
The Bogan Gate Transfer Station Project aims to:
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Reduce environmental risks associated with the current landfill
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Improve site safety, security and amenity
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Increase recycling and resource recovery opportunities
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Minimise waste sent to landfill
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Support Council’s Waste Management Strategy and Community Strategic Plan
Key Benefits
Environmental Improvements
The new facility will significantly mitigate:
The project is expected to divert approximately 200 tonnes of mixed waste annually from landfill.
Improved Recycling Opportunities
The transfer station will include:
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A dedicated yellow recycling skip
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Retained areas for metal and green waste
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Expanded resource recovery options for local residents
This will provide greater recycling choices for the Bogan Gate community and encourage better waste separation practices.
Community Education
As part of the project, Council will deliver targeted community education to highlight best practice household recycling, including information on:
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What materials can be recycled
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How to correctly separate waste
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Free hazardous waste disposal options available to all Shire residents at the Parkes Community Recycling Centre
Community Consultation
In late 2025, Council presented the proposed plans to the Bogan Gate Community Consultative Committee (CCC), who expressed strong support for transitioning the current landfill site to a transfer station.
Cr George Pratt, Bogan Gate CCC Council representative, said the project represents another step forward in providing improved waste services for the community.
“This project will greatly reduce environmental risks and improve safety and amenity for Bogan Gate, while continuing to provide waste services,” Cr Pratt said.
Design and Planning
Preliminary designs for the transfer station have been drafted and include:
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Retention of dedicated areas for metal and green waste
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Improved traffic flow and site access
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Enhanced site security and operational controls
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Safer waste handling infrastructure
Final design and construction planning will continue over the coming months.
Project Timeline
The project will be delivered over the next 18 months and will include:
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Final design development
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Community education and engagement
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Construction of the new transfer station
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Commissioning and opening of the facility
Regular updates will be provided to Bogan Gate residents and the wider Parkes Shire community throughout the project.
Strategic Alignment
This project supports key objectives within Council’s strategic plans, including:
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Minimising waste sent to landfill
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Recovering additional resources from the waste stream
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Decreasing environmental impacts from landfilling
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Promoting recycling, reuse and waste reduction across the Shire