Central Coast Council is inviting community feedback on proposed upgrades at Woy Woy Waste Management Facility, designed to improve long-term waste storage capacity and deliver more than $5 million in future annual cost savings.

The planned works involve creating a flat earthen platform near the facility’s entrance. This area – known as the Eastern Storage Platform – will be used to store extra excavated natural materials from the upgrade project and the soon-to-be-constructed south cell.

Council Director Infrastructure Services, Boris Bolgoff said the proposed upgrade works will support essential waste management, recycling programs and optimise the facility.

“The Woy Woy Waste Management Facility uses around 30,000 cubic metres of natural materials like rock, sandstone and clay each year,” Mr Bolgoff said.

“By excavating and storing these materials on-site, we can reduce transport costs, limit truck movements, cover waste material and build temporary roads to transport waste around the site – which will all deliver long-term savings to the community.

“This project will ensure the facility can continue to meet the community’s growing household waste needs now and into the future.”

The proposed works include:

• Site establishment and vegetation clearance.
• Development of supporting infrastructure, including access roads and surface water management systems.
• Progressive earthworks and excavations to generate cover material for ongoing landfill operations and to establish a stockpile and storage pad.
• Ongoing use of the area as a stockpile and storage site.

The proposed location has been strategically selected to support future infrastructure connections, enhance on-site stormwater and drainage management, maximise storage capacity and reduce transport costs. 

The community is invited to view details of the proposed upgrades on yourvoiceourcoast.com/ESP and submit feedback between 20 May and 25 June.

Information sessions will also be held at the Peninsula Community Centre on Wednesday 4 June from 1.30-3pm and 3.45-5.15pm, offering residents the chance to learn more and ask questions in person.  

All feedback will help shape the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) required for Council’s development application to the NSW Planning Authority, which will also be publicly exhibited.

Central Coast Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna reinforced Council’s commitment to reducing landfill through sustainable practices.

“While we've made great progress in reducing landfill waste, we can all play a role in reducing, reusing, remaking and recycling wherever possible,” Mayor McKinna said.

“This project is about future-proofing essential household waste services and community input is a vital part of that process.

“I encourage everyone to get involved, learn more and have your say.”

For more information on the proposed upgrades and the information sessions, go to yourvoiceourcoast.com