Western Metro MP welcomes Sunbury MP’s opposition to proposed incinerator
Strong community opposition grows as David Ettershank pushes for the Sunbury waste incinerator to be stopped over health and environmental concerns.
Petition against Sunbury waste incinerator
David tables a petition signed by Sunbury residents opposing a proposed waste incinerator. The petition raises concerns over pollution, 700 extra trucks, and health risks near homes and town centre.
Canterbury Avenue illegal landfill
David raises community concerns that an operator of an illegal waste dump in Sunbury was fined only $10K by the EPA.
Sunbury community against incinerator
David asks the Minister for Planning if she will rule out considering applications for the proposed Sunbury incinerator until inquiry report is tabled.
Sunbury says NO to incinerator
David raises Sunbury residents concerns over a proposed rubbish incinerator’s impact on health, air quality and traffic.
Kelba landfill
David raises the Kealba Landfill, as locals are outraged that the EPA is considering reinstating Barro Group license despite years of toxic fires.
Release waste-to-energy documents
David moves a motion to improve transparency and accountability in the licensing approvals for Victoria’s waste incinerators amid serious environmental and health concerns.
Anti-incinerator campaigners to protest at Australian Waste Expo
Community groups opposed to the construction of incinerators will protest at a national waste expo in Melbourne on Wednesday [October 28] – angry that Victoria is embracing a technology increasingly being rejected internationally.
Waste-to-energy documents
David calls for the release of key documents relating to the approval of 7 waste-to-energy licences.
Community against Sunbury incinerator
David speaks about attending the Sunbury Show, where many expressed concerns over government neglect and the proposed waste incinerator.
