Victoria inquiry urges tougher waste-to-energy rules but stops short of minimum home setback distances
A parliamentary inquiry in Victoria has recommended tighter rules for waste-to-energy facilities, including continuous emissions monitoring and a review of the approvals process. The report was tabled in state parliament on Tuesday and drew protests from residents who travelled to Parliament House to oppose proposed plants in Melbourne's outer suburbs. Critics say the inquiry did not go far enough because it stopped short of setting minimum distances between waste-to-energy sites and homes.The committee made 33 recommendations in all, covering emissions oversight, planning approvals and local impacts. It also said waste-to-energy companies should contribute to the upkeep of local roads, reflecting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:41 LONDON
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