Green Island Resource Recovery Park Redevelopment to Begin in October, Completion Expected by 2029

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The Dunedin City Council (DCC) has announced plans to redevelop the Green Island Resource Recovery Park, a major investment in the city's waste management infrastructure. The $78 million project is expected to be completed by the end of 2029 and will include a new Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), a composting facility, and upgraded infrastructure for recyclable glass sorting and storage, among other improvements. The redevelopment is part of the DCC's 9-year plan to reduce waste to landfill and achieve zero carbon emissions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Green Island Resource Recovery Park redevelopment will include a new Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) for processing yellow-lidded mixed recycling kerbside bin contents, a composting facility for green-lidded bin contents, and upgraded bunkers for recyclable glass sorting and storage.
  • The project will cost $78 million, with a $11.9 million contract awarded to Turmec and The Environmental Group Limited for specialist sorting machinery.
  • The redevelopment is expected to reduce transportation of mixed recycling and compostable material to Timaru by 5000 tonnes per annum, and 16000 tonnes per annum respectively.
  • The recycling drop-off area, organics receival building, Rummage shop, and education centre will remain operational during the redevelopment.
  • The project will help achieve the DCC's goal of reducing waste to landfill and achieving zero carbon emissions.
  • The new MRF and composting facility designs will allow for scalability and provision of services to neighbouring regions if possible in the future.

Statistics:

  • The Green Island Resource Recovery Park redevelopment is expected to cost $78 million.
  • The project will reduce transportation of mixed recycling and compostable material to Timaru by 5000 tonnes per annum and 16000 tonnes per annum respectively.
  • The recycling drop-off area, organics receival building, Rummage shop, and education centre will remain operational during the redevelopment.
  • The DCC has awarded a $11.9 million contract to Turmec and The Environmental Group Limited for specialist sorting machinery.
  • The project is part of the DCC's 9-year plan to reduce waste to landfill and achieve zero carbon emissions.

Sources:

  • Dunedin City Council (no date). Green Island Resource Recovery Park redevelopment announced.
  • Dunedin City Council (no date). Green Island Resource Recovery Park redevelopment timetable outlined.
  • Turmec (2022). Turmec awarded $11.9 million contract for specialist sorting machinery at Green Island Resource Recovery Park.
  • Dunedin City Council (no date). Waste Futures programme.