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Tarong Power Station … fly ash removal contractor Coal Reuse is still removing the waste product from both Tarong and Tarong North power stations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 7, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

The State Government is investigating claims fly ash from the Tarong and Tarong North power stations is not being used in accordance with relevant approvals.<\/p>\n

A spokesman from the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection confirmed on Tuesday the department had recently begun an investigation into a “waste product” from the power stations.<\/p>\n

“No potential adverse environmental impact or environmental nuisance has been identified in relation to the complaint received,” the spokesman said.<\/p>\n

“The allegation relates to removal of waste material by a contractor, not the operator of the power stations (ie. not Stanwell).”<\/p>\n

The investigation coincides with an application to wind up fly ash removal contractor Coal Reuse lodged in the Supreme Court by sub-contractors who claim they are owed thousands of dollars by the company.<\/p>\n

A Stanwell spokesman said Coal Reuse had been appointed to manage the removal of ash products from the Tarong power stations from August 1, 2014, following a competitive tender process.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“By awarding the contract, Stanwell consolidated numerous off-take arrangements and created an opportunity to reduce the amount of ash stored onsite, through the establishment of new ash markets,” the Stanwell spokesman said.<\/p>\n

“Following a winding up application that was lodged in the Supreme Court on May 9, 2016, Stanwell understands that Coal Reuse is in discussions with sub-contractors to resolve this claim by the end of June 2016.<\/p>\n

“Coal Reuse continues to meet its contractual obligations to Stanwell.<\/p>\n

“Prior to the contract commencing, Coal Reuse notified the ACCC of its arrangement with Stanwell to address competition concerns.<\/p>\n

“Coal Reuse continues to remove ash products from Stanwell sites and is currently installing new ash pumping infrastructure at the Tarong site.<\/p>\n

“Stanwell takes its environmental responsibilities very seriously and adopts a proactive approach of self-reporting to ensure its generation and mining sites operate to the highest possible environmental standards.”<\/p>\n

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