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As flagged in previous updates, drilling works are ongoing at the Eastern Creek landfill to create new gas wells and maintain existing gas wells at the landfill.
These works will take place over the next 3-4 weeks, involving the drilling of approximately 25 gas wells. All works will be undertaken during operational hours from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm on weekdays.
Please note, in the case of unfavourable weather conditions including high winds and rain, the works may be postponed.
Why are the works needed?
Progressive installation of landfill gas wells is part of the normal operation of a landfill with a landfill gas extraction and treatment system installed. The works are necessary to increase the extraction capacity for the system, to improve environmental outcomes for the Eastern Creek site and support the power generation of the renewable energy power station, commissioned earlier this year. This forms an important part of the company’s decarbonisation plan, and by producing renewable energy powered by the landfill gas extracted from our landfill.
What is BINGO doing to prevent odour during the works?
Each well will be sealed after drilling works are completed, and we do not expect any odour in connection with these works. As a precaution, a mobile odour control spray unit will be used as an additional control for the duration of the works, to supplement our existing odour prevention measures. As noted above, in the case of unfavourable weather conditions, the works will be postponed to a future date.
What should I do if I have an issue?
If community members have any concerns, please call BINGO’s environmental hotline on 1300 032 747 or contact us.
For further information:
Environmental hotline: 1300 032 747
General BINGO enquires: 1300 424 646
