ASK has been assisting SWEK with their waste services and infrastructure since 2011.

Advice varies from specific projects, such as the identification, assessment and approvals for a new landfill site or the design and approvals for a new transfer station; through to general advice relating to daily management of the facilities or any unusual issues that arise.

ASK and SWEK have developed a trusted close relationship that ensures the Shire receives prompt, cost effective advice appropriate for the resource and factors faced in the East Kimberley.  Specific projects include:

• introducing operational structures to ensure regulatory compliance;

• training new landfill staff and managers;

• feasibility studies and business case development for new waste and recycling services;

• developing the layout for a new transfer station to replace a nearly full rural landfill;

• establishing and monitoring groundwater bores to assess a potential new landfill site;

• de-commissioning old liquid waste lagoon and treating the contaminated sludge;

• producing a Landfill Operational Improvement Plan and Landfill Closure Management Plan;

• facilitating workshop with new manager to summarise legacy issues, future strategy and waste services; and

• collating data and completing annual reporting.