The future of Kincumber Waste Management Facility is up in the air, with Central Coast Council announcing this week it is looking at “future options” for the site.
The well utilised tip was closed in March in direct response to public health orders issued by the NSW Government restricting non-essential travel in the face of COVID-19.
A spokesperson said Council then took the opportunity to complete works to improve long term environmental and safety performance of the site.
As Woy Woy and Buttonderry waste management facilities reopened many weeks ago however, residents began asking just when the Kincumber facility would be back in business.
Questions raised by Coast Community News this week elicited the response that a wider review of future options had been initiated, but Council remained tight-lipped on just what those options might be.
“The Kincumber Waste Management Facility has been solely operated for the past 11 years as a waste transfer facility,” the spokesperson said.
“All waste delivered was cleared out and transported under contract to other facilities on a daily basis, including Woy Woy Waste Management Facility located only approximately 16 kilometres away.
“The site also acted as a contingency in the event of any future interruption to the Woy Woy facility’s operations.
“With the temporary closure of the site, Council is now taking the opportunity to review the long-term strategy and operational model for the Kincumber Waste Management facility site.”
With the review anticipated to be completed sometime this month, residents will have to wait a bit longer to learn of the tip’s fate.
In the interim customers are requested to utilise either Woy Woy or Buttonderry Waste Management Facilities, which are fully operational, have improved infrastructure and a wider range of services available.
Terry Collins