An update on the new Ōtautahi Christchurch organics processing facility

At the last Community Liaison Group meeting, the community requested a timeline showing how the new Ōtautahi Christchurch organics processing facility in Hornby will develop:

• December 2023
  The Council awards the contract for the new plant to Ecogas.
• January to July 2024
  Preparation of design and consent application.
• July 2024
  Resource consents lodged.
• September to December 2024
  Tender for construction goes out.
• February to November 2025
  Construction.
• February to May 2026
  Equipment installed.
• May 2026
  New facility commissioned.
• June 2026
  New facility starts processing organics.
• December 2026
  The new facility is fully operational.

Read more about the new facility. Ecogas currently operates an anaerobic digestion plant in the North Island (pictured above). The new facility in Hornby will be a whole new type of plant – fully enclosed, in an area zoned for this type of work. All processing will be completed indoors, with controls in place to effectively manage and contain any odour from the waste. 

The date of the next Community Liaison Group meeting is Tuesday 21 May. The agenda will be circulated closer to the time. 

A reminder you can find previous CLG agendas, reports and minutes, newsletters and more here.

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We want everyone to be able to stay updated on developments at the Organics Processing Plant. If you know of anyone who would like to receive this e-newsletter they can subscribe online. 

If you have any questions, or would like further information on the project, please call us on 03 941 8999 or 0800 800 169 or email bromley@ccc.govt.nz