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A concept drawing of the proposed new Yarraman waste transfer facility (Photo: TRC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cr Nancy Sommerfield
(Photo: Twitter)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November 19, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toowoomba Regional Council is urging Yarraman residents to have a say about a concept design for an upgraded waste management facility for the town.<\/p>\n

Residents can provide feedback on the new design until 5:00pm on Friday, December 11, through the TRC’s\u00a0Your Say page<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cr Nancy Sommerfield said the upgraded waste transfer facility would be a cleaner, neater and tidier waste solution.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Yarraman upgrade would see the construction of our region\u2019s first Tier 4 waste management facility,\u201d Cr Sommerfield said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe new facility would be built on the site of the existing landfill and designed as a smaller version of the region\u2019s state-of-the-art flagship, the Greater Toowoomba Waste Management Facility.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cTransfer stations reduce the need for regional landfills ensuring better environmental outcomes for the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe new design allows waste to be stored on hardstand pavement, and transported to landfill locations offsite, reducing the extent of odour, dust, and animal\/rodent control required.<\/p>\n

\u201cLitter prevention controls would also be in place to contain windblown litter from the facility and prevent it from entering drains.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe YourSay page contains a virtual flythrough of the proposed facility in Yarraman so residents can quickly understand the look and feel of the site.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe would like to hear from the community, what you like or don\u2019t like about the design and if there is anything you would like to improve.<\/p>\n

\u201cMake haste, and don\u2019t waste the opportunity to have your say on the new Yarraman Waste Management Facility.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cr Rebecca Vonhoff said the TRC had 23 waste management facilities throughout the region, the highest number of any local government in Queensland.<\/p>\n

\u201cA number of our older regional landfills are reaching capacity and are not able to be upgraded due to the sites being unsuitable for future development,” Cr Vonhoff said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a result, Council will replace some sites with new, modern waste transfer facilities that are convenient for each community.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs part of our integrated waste management network, our facilities will ensure that 98% of residents live within a 20-minute drive from a waste management facility.\u201d<\/p>\n