Management & Operation of Longreach Waste Disposal Facility, Longreach QLD

Client Name

Longreach Regional Council

Value

TBA

Service

Waste Management

Duration

Current Contract

Proterra Group has held the operation and management contract for the Longreach Waste Facility since May 2015. Upon taking over operations of the site, Proterra Group engaged in a major clean-up, including survey, organising of scrap metal clean-up, redistribution, and separation of landfill recycling areas.

We have developed site-specific management and closure plans to assist Council in meeting their licence requirements. Ongoing site operational duties include, but are not limited to:
• Compaction and covering of waste daily at the tip face,
• Ensuring the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, including maintaining of office facilities and site litter control,
• Opening and closure of the facility at the designated times,
• Ensure that waste is disposed of by the public in the appropriate area and the waste streams are kept free from contamination,
• Maintain a good balance of customer service to residents together with clear direction as to their responsibilities, and
• Meeting the conditions of the Council’s Environmental Authority under the Environmental Protection Act (1994).

Client Contact

Roger Naidoo - Director of Infrastructure Services

Local Buy Contract

Manager

Anni Colbran

Supporting the region since 2015

As a result of this contract, we currently employ 2.2 full time equivalent personnel, injecting $112,000 worth of wages into the region during the 21/22 financial year alone.

This money goes into the hands of your grocery stores, butchers, cafes, pubs, and many more local businesses. As part of doing business within the region, Proterra Group supports many local businesses and considers engaging local businesses an important element in our philosophy of encouraging the growth of regional communities. During the 21/22 financial year, we spent approximately $35,500 with Longreach suppliers.

At Proterra Group we are committed to supporting local community groups. Whether it’s sponsoring the Longreach Junior Rugby League Carnival, or the Longreach Show, we take great pride in investing in regional communities and their events. Some of our most recent contributions within the region include:

Sponsorships:
• Longreach Rodeo Association: Sponsorship of Longreach Rodeo
• Longreach Junior Rugby League Sponsorship of the 2021 Carnival
• Longreach Show Society: Silver General Sponsorship
• Longreach Junior Rugby League: 2022 Sponsorship
• Longreach State Highschool Awards Night – STEM Award

Download Printable PDF

Contact Proterra Group Today!

Let’s Talk

Solutions For Your Industry

Proterra Group exists to support and strengthen communities across regional Australia.

We work closely with local government to build meaningful relationships which help us better understand the specific requirements of your region.

07 4671 5701

🏆2022 IPWEAQ Employer of the Year (Private Sector) 🏆

⭐ 2022 Focus HR Business Excellence Awards Finalist Employer of Choice ⭐

In the spirit of reconciliation Proterra Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.