SWS has completed a major transformation of its Lutana site into a cutting-edge resource recovery hub to recover previously untapped value from Southern Tasmania’s waste steam.
The $9 million Lutana Resource Recovery Centre is a significant move away from traditional landfill-centric approaches towards innovative resource recovery strategies.
Lutana receives 60,000 tonnes of waste every year, made up of 78 per cent commercial waste and 22 per cent household waste.
The new facility unlocks the capability to separate potentially valuable materials from the waste stream, including timber, building rubble, cardboard, mattresses, hard plastics and e-waste.
SWS aims to begin recovering over 50 per cent of this construction material to re-purpose and present it to new markets.
With a mix of education and incentives, there is an opportunity for customers to sort material at the source, creating a clean stream of recoverable material which helps minimise landfilling costs while supplying potential new markets.
The completion of the redevelopment marks a significant step in SWS’ commitment to being the most advanced waste management and resource recovery operation in Tasmania.
The 1980m2 structure, with three sorting bays, greatly improves the efficiency of operations, while further reducing impacts on commercial and residential neighbours.
95% of waste handling and bulk-up operations are now conducted in an enclosed, safe and controlled facility.
The redevelopment incorporates a state-of-the-art ventilation system and advanced closed-loop leachate recovery system, mitigating site run-off and ensuring we maintain the highest level of environmental stewardship.
Scope of Lutana Redevelopment
- Construction of a 1980 m2 central transfer station shed
- Construction of a 333 m2 single-level office complex
- Expanding the width and resealing the internal road network
- Construction of a sealed 20-space car park
- Fully concreted hardstand for operational efficiency and cleanliness
- Planting and landscaping the environment with native vegetation
- Internal deodorisers
- Best practice traffic management
- Procurement of three high volume side tippers