Australia’s First Waste Technology starts here in the Shoalhaven

Published on 24 March 2022

Photo (L - R): Cr John Wells, Fiona Philips MP, Fred Itaoui Managing Director at Biolelektra, Mayor Amanda Findley

The future of waste management has arrived! Council celebrates the commencement of works to construct the new Resource Recovery Facility (RRF). 

The Shoalhaven landfill is fast approaching capacity. Council proactively undertook an extensive process of consulting with industry experts to find an economically and environmentally sound solution to reduce the need for landfill. This Australia first technology is expected to extend the life of the West Nowra landfill for another 50 years. 

Shoalhaven City Council Mayor, Amanda Findley said, “I am delighted to advise that Bioelektra Australia has received development consent for the Resource Recovery Facility from NSW Planning. The facility will use advanced processes to recover and recycle as much household waste from the red bin as possible. Construction of the facility has now commenced.”  

“This system is far superior to any other currently operating in Australia,” added Mayor Findley. 

The RRF will be funded, built and operated by Bioelektra Australia and aims to be fully operational by late 2023. It will provide around 200 jobs during the construction phase and ongoing job opportunities for over 30 people.  

For more information, visit the Resource Recovery Facility Get Involved web page. 

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