C cell request for permit extension

Southern Waste Solutions (SWS) has submitted a request to Sorell Council for an extension to its
current permit to construct a C cell at its landfill facility in Copping.

SWS CEO Christine Bell said given it was unlikely the approved development would be substantially
underway before the original permit lapsed, an application for an extension would be submitted.

“We are seeking an extension of the period during which the development must be substantially
commenced, as allowed for by the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993,” Ms Bell said.

“The Director of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has advised us that he is not aware of any
technological developments that would lead to any necessary changes to the current permit.

“The Director has also advised that despite paying close attention to the public debate surrounding
the C cell, no issues have been raised that were not already addressed during the development
assessment process.

“Tasmania is currently the only state in Australia without a C cell and if we are serious about
maintaining our environmental credentials, we all need to take responsibility for the waste we
produce.

“It is vital for all Tasmanians that we have the proper best practice infrastructure in place to protect
public health and our environment as well as support our industries, businesses and jobs.

“The C cell will be engineered to world’s best practice and waste will be stored and treated in a way
that ensures it cannot cause harm to the environment though emissions to air, soil or water
contamination.”

Southern Waste Solutions (SWS) is a legally-incorporated joint authority owned by Clarence City,
Kingborough, Sorell and Tasman Councils, which has been operating the Copping landfill site without
incident for more than a decade.
SWS CEO Christine Bell