Cost of Hume Recycling Plant Rises to Nearly $37 Million with Veolia Partnership
The new recycling plant in Hume will cost approximately $37 million, $11 million above the initial estimate of $26 million. Funded by the ACT and Federal governments, Veolia will design, build, and operate the facility under an $850 million deal. The plant aims to process up to 115,000 tonnes of recyclables annually and is expected to be operational by 2028.
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The new Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Hume will cost nearly $37 million, an increase of $11 million from the original estimate of $26 million. Funded by the ACT and Federal governments, Veolia has a contract worth $850 million to design, build, and operate the facility for 20 years.
Construction is set to begin in 2026, with operations expected to start in 2028. The facility will process up to 115,000 tonnes of mixed recyclables per year, surpassing the previous facility's capacity.
Over 100 jobs will be created during construction, with 24 permanent roles post-completion. The facility will feature advanced sorting technology and enhanced fire safety systems.
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