Council spends $3.36m on land
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has bought 8.3 hectares of land in Wānaka for $3.36 million.
The land, at 189 Ballantyne Road, directly adjacent to the existing refuse transfer station and Wastebusters site, will be used for a new transfer station.
"Purchasing this land provides an opportunity to invest in a new fit-for-purpose transfer station in Wānaka, replacing the neighbouring facility," QLDC Solid Waste Contracts Manager Laura Gledhill says.
"Work on designing this facility is already underway."
The site’s size provides significant potential to accommodate a range of complementary waste minimisation activities in addition to enhancing the existing transfer station.
"This site complements existing waste facilities and enables current services to be expanded to accommodate the future needs of the growing Upper Clutha communities. Acquiring this strategic site provides a huge boost towards the district’s waste minimisation goals."
The site purchased is 8.3 hectares adjacent to Wastebusters
