Councils unite in waste calls

SOMERSET: The Somerset Regional Council has joined Ipswich, Redland City, Lockyer Valley and Logan City councils in seeking regulatory approval to explore options for future waste management services.

The councils have applied to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for authorisation to invite expressions of interest in the provision of future waste disposal and/or resource recovery services.

Proposals would be invited for a regional solution, or for solutions which will suit one or more council areas.

The proposals could range from small scale through to large scale integrated regional solutions and can be focused on one or more of available waste streams offered by the Councils.

It is expected the EOI will be advertised by the end of March.