The challenge
Proterra Group has been engaged to provide supervision, operation, and management of the Blackwater Waste Facility for Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC). Recently the initial 3 plus 1 plus 1 contract has been extended for an additional three (3) years under a LocalBuy Contact arrangement.
Following the improvement of operations at the Blackwater Facility, Proterra Group were engaged to provide supervision, operation, and management of the Tieri Waste Facility for Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC) for a period of three (3) years under a LocalBuy Contact arrangement.
The scope of works for these projects includes, but is not limited to:
� Receipt of waste,
� Diversion of waste within site, which can be recycled by others,
� Collection for Council of any fees payable for the receipt of waste,
� Spreading, stockpiling, of waste other than landfill in preparation for processing,
� Efficient compaction of waste required to be landfilled,
� Provision of all staff and equipment required to adequately perform the services,
� Minimising strewn litter,
� Compliance with Council�s environmental licensing agreements,
� Receiving Environmental Monitoring Plan (REMP) and Environmental Permits for the site,
� Installation of silt, sediment, and dust controls,
� Operation of future weighbridge,
� Collection and disposal of oil products,
� Reporting and scheduling recurring meetings, and
� Covering of the active face in accordance with applicable law, licenses, and procedures.
Our solution
The benefit
Within the Central Highlands region, we currently employ 7.5 full time equivalent personnel, injecting $440,000 worth of wages into the region during the 21/22 financial year alone.
This money goes into the hands of your grocery stores, butchers, cafes, pubs, and many more local businesses. As part of doing business within the region, Proterra Group supports many local businesses and considers engaging local businesses an important element in our philosophy of encouraging the growth of regional communities. During the 21/22 financial year, we spent approximately $140,000 with Central Highlands suppliers.
At Proterra Group we are committed to supporting local community groups. Whether it�s dropping a line in at the Saratoga Fishing Competition or donating a fire pit to the local Kindy, we take great pride in investing in regional communities and their events.
