Council may proceed with recovery facility

Council staff are recommending that a resource recovery facility be built at the old Bulls Hill Quarry site in Woy Woy Rd to prolong the life of Woy Woy tip.

Councillors will discuss the proposal at their meeting tomorrow night, Tuesday, December 7.

The recovery facility would be used to process and recycle green waste and construction and demolition material transferred from Woy Woy tip.

Staff believe the old quarry is the most suitable site due to it being clear of residential areas, having previously been cleared for quarrying and having convenient main road access.

The Bulls Hill Quarry has been mooted since 1983 as a potential site for solid waste disposal.

Council staff currently estimate the remaining life of the existing Woy Woy to be 22 years.

If approved by Council, a planning proposal will be submitted to the Department of Planning.

Council Agenda ENV.73, 7 Dec 2010