Welby Landfill Remediation

• Project value$19,000,000
• Project scheduleEstimated completion 2026

Background 

The former Welby Landfill, located at 40 Colo Street, Welby, accepted and landfilled waste from 1957 to 2002. The waste accepted at the Landfill primarily consisted of household and building & demolition waste. There is potential the former landfill could contain a mix of wastes, including hazardous waste as access to many old landfills were not well regulated in their earlier life. 

Landfilling ceased in 2002 and the site had a capping (soil layer) placed over it after this. Around 2009-2010 organic material and foundry sands were imported to the site, stockpiled and processed as part of a recycling endeavour undertaken by a private company. This endeavour unfortunately was not successful, and the company no longer exists. Wingecarribee Shire Council currently manages the capped landfill and remaining stockpiled material, including monitoring the sites ongoing stability and environmental impact. 

Council needs to rehabilitate and formally close the Welby Landfill so that the Operating License can be surrendered to the NSW EPA and future (limited) community use of the site can occur. 

Proposed Works

Community Engagement

Community Consultation is now open. We highly encourage all interested residents to participate in this important community consultation process. Here are the ways you can provide your feedback: 

Contact details

Location

40 Colo Street Welby NSW 2575, Welby 2575  View Map