❓ The WA parliamentary question addresses waste management in the Mindarie region, focusing on landfill capacity, secondary waste treatment plans, and environmental impacts, particularly groundwater contamination from leachate. A second landfill (Stage 2) is deemed necessary.
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(2) No. (3) No, however the Mindarie Regional Council, which has Council representatives from all the member Local Government Councils has advised that on 15 February 2001 it resolved to adopt an implementation plan for the establishment of a secondary waste treatment plant in the Mindarie region. The implementation plan aims to commission a secondary waste treatment plant by 2004. (4) The MRC has advised that its member Councils have not made individual resolutions. (5) Recent estimates provided by the MRC indicate that current (Stage 1) landfill will reach capacity by June 2003. (6) Recent estimates provided by the MRC of the expectant lifespan of the second landfill (Stage 2) vary from 2013 to 2037 depending on the technologies used to treat the waste and the quantity of waste diverted from landfill. (7) A second (Stage 2) landfill is required to accept waste: i. while secondary waste treatment is being fully implemented by the MRC; ii. which is not amenable to secondary waste treatment or recycling; iii. in the event of treatment plant down time; and iv. that cannot be recycled after secondary waste treatment. (8) The latest report provided by the MRC in March 2001 on the environmental impact of the current cell relates to groundwater monitoring conducted by the CSIRO from March 2000 to February 2001. The monitoring data indicates that nutrient leaching is the significant groundwater impact at the premises and that the groundwater to the west of the landfill at Marmion Avenue may now be being impacted by the leachate. Any approval for a landfill in Stage 2 of Tamala Park will therefore require that the landfill is fully lined with an appropriate leachate collection system.
(3) No, however the Mindarie Regional Council, which has Council representatives from all the member Local Government Councils has advised that on 15 February 2001 it resolved to adopt an implementation plan for the establishment of a secondary waste treatment plant in the Mindarie region. The implementation plan aims to commission a secondary waste treatment plant by 2004. (4) The MRC has advised that its member Councils have not made individual resolutions. (5) Recent estimates provided by the MRC indicate that current (Stage 1) landfill will reach capacity by June 2003. (6) Recent estimates provided by the MRC of the expectant lifespan of the second landfill (Stage 2) vary from 2013 to 2037 depending on the technologies used to treat the waste and the quantity of waste diverted from landfill. (7) A second (Stage 2) landfill is required to accept waste: i. while secondary waste treatment is being fully implemented by the MRC; ii. which is not amenable to secondary waste treatment or recycling; iii. in the event of treatment plant down time; and iv. that cannot be recycled after secondary waste treatment. (8) The latest report provided by the MRC in March 2001 on the environmental impact of the current cell relates to groundwater monitoring conducted by the CSIRO from March 2000 to February 2001. The monitoring data indicates that nutrient leaching is the significant groundwater impact at the premises and that the groundwater to the west of the landfill at Marmion Avenue may now be being impacted by the leachate. Any approval for a landfill in Stage 2 of Tamala Park will therefore require that the landfill is fully lined with an appropriate leachate collection system.
(4) The MRC has advised that its member Councils have not made individual resolutions. (5) Recent estimates provided by the MRC indicate that current (Stage 1) landfill will reach capacity by June 2003. (6) Recent estimates provided by the MRC of the expectant lifespan of the second landfill (Stage 2) vary from 2013 to 2037 depending on the technologies used to treat the waste and the quantity of waste diverted from landfill. (7) A second (Stage 2) landfill is required to accept waste: i. while secondary waste treatment is being fully implemented by the MRC; ii. which is not amenable to secondary waste treatment or recycling; iii. in the event of treatment plant down time; and iv. that cannot be recycled after secondary waste treatment. (8) The latest report provided by the MRC in March 2001 on the environmental impact of the current cell relates to groundwater monitoring conducted by the CSIRO from March 2000 to February 2001. The monitoring data indicates that nutrient leaching is the significant groundwater impact at the premises and that the groundwater to the west of the landfill at Marmion Avenue may now be being impacted by the leachate. Any approval for a landfill in Stage 2 of Tamala Park will therefore require that the landfill is fully lined with an appropriate leachate collection system.
(6) Recent estimates provided by the MRC of the expectant lifespan of the second landfill (Stage 2) vary from 2013 to 2037 depending on the technologies used to treat the waste and the quantity of waste diverted from landfill. (7) A second (Stage 2) landfill is required to accept waste: i. while secondary waste treatment is being fully implemented by the MRC; ii. which is not amenable to secondary waste treatment or recycling; iii. in the event of treatment plant down time; and iv. that cannot be recycled after secondary waste treatment. (8) The latest report provided by the MRC in March 2001 on the environmental impact of the current cell relates to groundwater monitoring conducted by the CSIRO from March 2000 to February 2001. The monitoring data indicates that nutrient leaching is the significant groundwater impact at the premises and that the groundwater to the west of the landfill at Marmion Avenue may now be being impacted by the leachate. Any approval for a landfill in Stage 2 of Tamala Park will therefore require that the landfill is fully lined with an appropriate leachate collection system.
(7) A second (Stage 2) landfill is required to accept waste: i. while secondary waste treatment is being fully implemented by the MRC; ii. which is not amenable to secondary waste treatment or recycling; iii. in the event of treatment plant down time; and iv. that cannot be recycled after secondary waste treatment. (8) The latest report provided by the MRC in March 2001 on the environmental impact of the current cell relates to groundwater monitoring conducted by the CSIRO from March 2000 to February 2001. The monitoring data indicates that nutrient leaching is the significant groundwater impact at the premises and that the groundwater to the west of the landfill at Marmion Avenue may now be being impacted by the leachate. Any approval for a landfill in Stage 2 of Tamala Park will therefore require that the landfill is fully lined with an appropriate leachate collection system.
i. while secondary waste treatment is being fully implemented by the MRC; ii. which is not amenable to secondary waste treatment or recycling; iii. in the event of treatment plant down time; and iv. that cannot be recycled after secondary waste treatment. (8) The latest report provided by the MRC in March 2001 on the environmental impact of the current cell relates to groundwater monitoring conducted by the CSIRO from March 2000 to February 2001. The monitoring data indicates that nutrient leaching is the significant groundwater impact at the premises and that the groundwater to the west of the landfill at Marmion Avenue may now be being impacted by the leachate. Any approval for a landfill in Stage 2 of Tamala Park will therefore require that the landfill is fully lined with an appropriate leachate collection system.
(8) The latest report provided by the MRC in March 2001 on the environmental impact of the current cell relates to groundwater monitoring conducted by the CSIRO from March 2000 to February 2001. The monitoring data indicates that nutrient leaching is the significant groundwater impact at the premises and that the groundwater to the west of the landfill at Marmion Avenue may now be being impacted by the leachate. Any approval for a landfill in Stage 2 of Tamala Park will therefore require that the landfill is fully lined with an appropriate leachate collection system.
(3) No, however the Mindarie Regional Council, which has Council representatives from all the member Local Government Councils has advised that on 15 February 2001 it resolved to adopt an implementation plan for the establishment of a secondary waste treatment plant in the Mindarie region. The implementation plan aims to commission a secondary waste treatment plant by 2004. (4) The MRC has advised that its member Councils have not made individual resolutions. (5) Recent estimates provided by the MRC indicate that current (Stage 1) landfill will reach capacity by June 2003. (6) Recent estimates provided by the MRC of the expectant lifespan of the second landfill (Stage 2) vary from 2013 to 2037 depending on the technologies used to treat the waste and the quantity of waste diverted from landfill. (7) A second (Stage 2) landfill is required to accept waste: i. while secondary waste treatment is being fully implemented by the MRC; ii. which is not amenable to secondary waste treatment or recycling; iii. in the event of treatment plant down time; and iv. that cannot be recycled after secondary waste treatment. (8) The latest report provided by the MRC in March 2001 on the environmental impact of the current cell relates to groundwater monitoring conducted by the CSIRO from March 2000 to February 2001. The monitoring data indicates that nutrient leaching is the significant groundwater impact at the premises and that the groundwater to the west of the landfill at Marmion Avenue may now be being impacted by the leachate. Any approval for a landfill in Stage 2 of Tamala Park will therefore require that the landfill is fully lined with an appropriate leachate collection system.
(4) The MRC has advised that its member Councils have not made individual resolutions. (5) Recent estimates provided by the MRC indicate that current (Stage 1) landfill will reach capacity by June 2003. (6) Recent estimates provided by the MRC of the expectant lifespan of the second landfill (Stage 2) vary from 2013 to 2037 depending on the technologies used to treat the waste and the quantity of waste diverted from landfill. (7) A second (Stage 2) landfill is required to accept waste: i. while secondary waste treatment is being fully implemented by the MRC; ii. which is not amenable to secondary waste treatment or recycling; iii. in the event of treatment plant down time; and iv. that cannot be recycled after secondary waste treatment. (8) The latest report provided by the MRC in March 2001 on the environmental impact of the current cell relates to groundwater monitoring conducted by the CSIRO from March 2000 to February 2001. The monitoring data indicates that nutrient leaching is the significant groundwater impact at the premises and that the groundwater to the west of the landfill at Marmion Avenue may now be being impacted by the leachate. Any approval for a landfill in Stage 2 of Tamala Park will therefore require that the landfill is fully lined with an appropriate leachate collection system.
(6) Recent estimates provided by the MRC of the expectant lifespan of the second landfill (Stage 2) vary from 2013 to 2037 depending on the technologies used to treat the waste and the quantity of waste diverted from landfill. (7) A second (Stage 2) landfill is required to accept waste: i. while secondary waste treatment is being fully implemented by the MRC; ii. which is not amenable to secondary waste treatment or recycling; iii. in the event of treatment plant down time; and iv. that cannot be recycled after secondary waste treatment. (8) The latest report provided by the MRC in March 2001 on the environmental impact of the current cell relates to groundwater monitoring conducted by the CSIRO from March 2000 to February 2001. The monitoring data indicates that nutrient leaching is the significant groundwater impact at the premises and that the groundwater to the west of the landfill at Marmion Avenue may now be being impacted by the leachate. Any approval for a landfill in Stage 2 of Tamala Park will therefore require that the landfill is fully lined with an appropriate leachate collection system.
(7) A second (Stage 2) landfill is required to accept waste: i. while secondary waste treatment is being fully implemented by the MRC; ii. which is not amenable to secondary waste treatment or recycling; iii. in the event of treatment plant down time; and iv. that cannot be recycled after secondary waste treatment. (8) The latest report provided by the MRC in March 2001 on the environmental impact of the current cell relates to groundwater monitoring conducted by the CSIRO from March 2000 to February 2001. The monitoring data indicates that nutrient leaching is the significant groundwater impact at the premises and that the groundwater to the west of the landfill at Marmion Avenue may now be being impacted by the leachate. Any approval for a landfill in Stage 2 of Tamala Park will therefore require that the landfill is fully lined with an appropriate leachate collection system.
i. while secondary waste treatment is being fully implemented by the MRC; ii. which is not amenable to secondary waste treatment or recycling; iii. in the event of treatment plant down time; and iv. that cannot be recycled after secondary waste treatment. (8) The latest report provided by the MRC in March 2001 on the environmental impact of the current cell relates to groundwater monitoring conducted by the CSIRO from March 2000 to February 2001. The monitoring data indicates that nutrient leaching is the significant groundwater impact at the premises and that the groundwater to the west of the landfill at Marmion Avenue may now be being impacted by the leachate. Any approval for a landfill in Stage 2 of Tamala Park will therefore require that the landfill is fully lined with an appropriate leachate collection system.
(8) The latest report provided by the MRC in March 2001 on the environmental impact of the current cell relates to groundwater monitoring conducted by the CSIRO from March 2000 to February 2001. The monitoring data indicates that nutrient leaching is the significant groundwater impact at the premises and that the groundwater to the west of the landfill at Marmion Avenue may now be being impacted by the leachate. Any approval for a landfill in Stage 2 of Tamala Park will therefore require that the landfill is fully lined with an appropriate leachate collection system.
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Answered
24 May 2001
Responded by
Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Response time
21 days
(1) No.
(2) No.
(3) No, however the Mindarie Regional Council, which has Council representatives from all the member Local Government Councils has advised that on 15 February 2001 it resolved to adopt an implementation plan for the establishment of a secondary waste treatment plant in the Mindarie region. The implementation plan aims to commission a secondary waste treatment plant by 2004.
(4) The MRC has advised that its member Councils have not made individual resolutions.
(5) Recent estimates provided by the MRC indicate that current (Stage 1) landfill will reach capacity by June 2003.
(6) Recent estimates provided by the MRC of the expectant lifespan of the second landfill (Stage 2) vary from 2013 to 2037 depending on the technologies used to treat the waste and the quantity of waste diverted from landfill.
(7) A second (Stage 2) landfill is required to accept waste:
i. while secondary waste treatment is being fully implemented by the MRC;
ii. which is not amenable to secondary waste treatment or recycling;
iii. in the event of treatment plant down time; and
iv. that cannot be recycled after secondary waste treatment.
(8) The latest report provided by the MRC in March 2001 on the environmental impact of the current cell relates to groundwater monitoring conducted by the CSIRO from March 2000 to February 2001. The monitoring data indicates that nutrient leaching is the significant groundwater impact at the premises and that the groundwater to the west of the landfill at Marmion Avenue may now be being impacted by the leachate. Any approval for a landfill in Stage 2 of Tamala Park will therefore require that the landfill is fully lined with an appropriate leachate collection system.
(2) No.
(3) No, however the Mindarie Regional Council, which has Council representatives from all the member Local Government Councils has advised that on 15 February 2001 it resolved to adopt an implementation plan for the establishment of a secondary waste treatment plant in the Mindarie region. The implementation plan aims to commission a secondary waste treatment plant by 2004.
(4) The MRC has advised that its member Councils have not made individual resolutions.
(5) Recent estimates provided by the MRC indicate that current (Stage 1) landfill will reach capacity by June 2003.
(6) Recent estimates provided by the MRC of the expectant lifespan of the second landfill (Stage 2) vary from 2013 to 2037 depending on the technologies used to treat the waste and the quantity of waste diverted from landfill.
(7) A second (Stage 2) landfill is required to accept waste:
i. while secondary waste treatment is being fully implemented by the MRC;
ii. which is not amenable to secondary waste treatment or recycling;
iii. in the event of treatment plant down time; and
iv. that cannot be recycled after secondary waste treatment.
(8) The latest report provided by the MRC in March 2001 on the environmental impact of the current cell relates to groundwater monitoring conducted by the CSIRO from March 2000 to February 2001. The monitoring data indicates that nutrient leaching is the significant groundwater impact at the premises and that the groundwater to the west of the landfill at Marmion Avenue may now be being impacted by the leachate. Any approval for a landfill in Stage 2 of Tamala Park will therefore require that the landfill is fully lined with an appropriate leachate collection system.
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