An important environmental corridor at the Glen Innes Waste Facility will soon be restored thanks to a $20,000 grant secured from the NSW State Government.

Native trees and plants will be re-introduced to the site which was cleared in the 1960s for landfill.

In 2017, access to the site was moved and remediation of the area began in 2021 by removing waste, reshaping and stabilising the slop, and a layer of vegetation-holding soil added.

Now Glen Innes Severn Council will be able to restore the land with native trees and plants.

Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan was pleased with the funding win.

“Restoring native vegetation will help stabilise the landfill area, improve the visual amenity provide a noise barrier for surrounding residents Mr Moylan said.

“Overall, it is a positive for the area.”

All plants will be provided by a nursey which has sourced and propagated the seeds from within the region.

Media Release: Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan