Future rehabilitation of the Anglesea landfill could receive a financial boost, following Surf Coast Shire Council’s support of an upcoming motion.
Councillors unanimously agreed to endorse a motion, during its August 26 meeting, to be tabled at the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) State Council meeting that will be held on October 10.
The motion will call on the state government to support councils through the Municipal and Industrial Landfill Levy in meeting the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) requirements and objectives for landfill rehabilitation.
Councillor Tony Phelps said supporting the MAV motion could potentially lead to additional funding for council to assist with the cost of the Anglesea landfill rehabilitation.
“This is a retrospective recommendation due to the timing of the MAV’s opening and closing deadlines for submissions,” he said.
“Using the state’s fund created specifically for waste management…aims to reduce the impact on ratepayer costs in the near future.
“This is a recommendation to endorse a motion already put to the MAV, requesting them to advocate for the state government to support landfill rehabilitation.
“The motion is proposed because our own Anglesea landfill site will need to be closed and rehabilitated in line with regulations within the next two or three years.”
The state government imposes a Municipal and Industrial Landfill Levy on landfill operators, with funds collected partly used to cover the costs of government agencies responsible for managing recycling, waste and pollution.
