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Council will take a lead in sustainable practices progressing an onsite Organics Processing facility to process green organics, as well as the dry effluent waste resources from Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange which will be repurposed into commercially certified compost.
Gaia Envirotech PTY LTD will be engaged to deliver the project, after an EOI process initiated 12 months ago saw them provide a feasible alternative to reduce green waste transportation costs and reliance on non-local facilities. Gaia have worked on similar projects on a smaller scale in Ararat Rural Council and Hepburn Shire Council, with Southern Grampians looking to have the largest number of units built and installed for a regional Council so far.
The technology to be used is innovative in its design and has the capacity to process over 7,000 tonnes of organic materials. This will include the installation of seven enclosed in-vessel rapid composting units with opportunity to increase the number of units and a large container where the composting process will occur.
The risk of land contamination via this process is low with minimal odour released which is extremely important to Council with the Transfer Station located within the Hamilton township. Project length is approximately 12-18 months conditional on obtaining relevant EPA licences.
The proposed arrangement includes a service agreement for a period of seven years for a total value of up to $6,551,169 (ex GST) with an option to terminate the contract, should the initiative fail to demonstrate the projected financial and material returns to Council.
The facility will look to reduce projected Council costs and meet EPA and relevant standard compliance requirements.
Hamilton Transfer Station, Hamilton 3300 View Map
Hamilton Transfer Station , Hamilton 3300