Progress for Local Organics Processing Facility
28 June 2023
Significant progress has been made on plans to construct an organics processing facility for the Snowy Valleys, including approval from Heritage NSW for an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit.
The new purpose-built facility, to be located south of the Tumut Resource Recovery Centre in Gilmore on the Snowy Mountains Highway, will enable Snowy Valleys Council to locally process and repurpose organic waste generated by the community.
During the early planning stages of the project, an extensive archaeological dig at the site uncovered a number of Aboriginal objects, requiring Council to work closely with Heritage NSW to obtain an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit allowing safe and approved construction to continue while ensuring designated areas are protected.
