An environmental corridor at the Glen Innes Waste Facility is set to be rehabilitated following the award of a $20,000 grant from the NSW State Government.
The funding will support the reintroduction of native trees and plants to an area of land that was originally cleared in the 1960s to accommodate landfill operations.
In 2017, access to the landfill was redirected, and remediation of the site commenced in 2021. This work included the removal of waste material, reshaping and stabilising the slope, and the addition of soil designed to support vegetation growth.
With the new funding, Glen Innes Severn Council will now be able to proceed with restoring the site using native vegetation.
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan welcomed the investment.
“Restoring native vegetation will help stabilise the landfill area, improve the visual amenity and provide a noise barrier for surrounding residents,” Mr Moylan said. “Overall, it is a positive for the area.”
All plants will be provided by a nursey which has sourced and propagated the seeds from within the region.
The project is expected to enhance the area’s ecological value while offering aesthetic and practical benefits to nearby residents.
