Current Stage
Assessment Commenced
Proposal Details
Client: Sims Group Australia Holdings Limited
Premises: Sims Metal Recycling Depot
Activity: waste depot
Class of Assessment: 2B
Important Dates
Assessment Commenced: 1/7/2024
The Proposal
The project entails the construction and operation of a metals recycling facility at the Site, with the capacity to process a volume of up to 25,000 tonnes per annum. Sims currently processes 15,000
tonnes per annum at its Invermay and Bell Bay sites and this volume will be diverted to the Site for processing, with closure of the existing two sites. Materials will be sourced from a variety of generators including public, municipal and manufacturing sources.
Notice of Intent
Sims Group Australia Holdings Limited, Sims Metal Recycling Relocation, Rocherlea - NOI (PDF 8Mb)
Environmental Effects Report Guidelines
EER Guidelines have been prepared by the Board to assist the proponent to prepare a case for assessment. Based on the information contained in the Notice of Intent, the guidelines identify the key issues which are expected to be relevant to the assessment of the proposal.
Sims Group Australia Holdings Limited, Sims Metal Recycling Relocation, Rocherlea - EER Guidelines (PDF 455Kb)