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Project Reclaim to move to Beach Road

Waitaki District Council’s work to safeguard the coastline from a potential environmental disaster has progressed well, with over 35,000 tonnes of waste being removed from the former Hampden Landfill by Fulton Hogan and transported to a new landfill cell in Palmerston, constructed by Waste Management.

Project Reclaim begins waste excavation

Excavation works to remove historic waste from sites in Hampden started on 17 June and will last around 12 weeks.

Project Reclaim prepares for action

Project Reclaim takes another step towards protecting the Waitaki coastline this week, as the liner is laid at the former Palmerston landfill. The project aims to remove material from the former Hampden landfill site, as well as older tip sites along Beach Road.

Project Reclaim to protect Waitaki coastline

Waitaki District Council is pleased to announce the next stage of Project Reclaim will soon get underway.

Waitaki District Council Commences Coastal Landfill Remediation

Coastal Waitaki is home to three historical coastal contaminated land sites which are in danger of slipping into the sea. Waitaki District Council is working responding and acting now to avoid a potential environmental disaster.

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