Ipswich City Council has marked another milestone in its commitment to enhanced waste management with the expansion of the Riverview Recycling and Refuse Centre. The green waste area of the centre has been doubled in size and sealed with sustainable paving techniques.
“The new 18,200 square meter bitumen area, equivalent to 14 and a half Olympic swimming pools, has doubled the capacity for green waste disposal and enhanced flood resilience for the Centre,” stated Mayor Harding. This expansion provides the potential for the area to serve as a temporary staging ground for additional flood waste during disasters.
More than 2,000 tons of foam-injected asphalt, which is more environmentally friendly to produce than traditional bitumen, was used in the expansion. The project also includes gentle ditches for adequate drainage, vegetated channels to treat water runoff, a new sorting station for battery recycling, and improved wayfinding signage.
For residents, the cost of disposing of green waste at the Riverview Recycling and Refuse Centre is $14 per load. If the load consists solely of recyclable materials such as cardboard, scrap metal, vehicle batteries, motor oil, glass, or e-waste, the trip is free.
The Council is also progressing work on two new resource recovery centres in the city’s south and west. “Council aims to create a greener and more sustainable future to benefit all Ipswich residents, and as we continue to grow rapidly, so do our plans for expansion of our waste facilities,” Mayor Harding said. A state-of-the-art Resource Recovery Centre is planned for Redbank Plains, which will also house a new animal management facility. Community consultation has been integral to the project, which will soon move to the design phase.
Currently, community feedback is being gathered on potential site locations for the Western Resource Recovery Centre. More information and feedback options are available on Shape Your Ipswich. Additionally, structural engineering and construction work at the Rosewood Recycling and Refuse Centre has been completed, with four bin bays now open.
The $4.2 million upgrade to the Riverview Recycling and Refuse Centre was developed with the support of the Queensland Government’s South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program, which contributed $2.7 million. Ipswich City Council funded the remaining $1.5 million.
This expansion signifies Ipswich City Council’s dedication to improving waste management and sustainability for its residents.
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