Brimbank council will assess the feasibility of creating a resource recovery centre at the Sunshine Energy Park.
Council was one of 30 across the state to recently receive a $20,000 Recycling Victoria Councils Fund grant from Sustainability Victoria.
Mayor Jasmine Nguyen said the funding will assess the feasibility of using an existing building at the Sunshine Energy Park, on Ballarat Road, Albion, for a resource recovery centre.
Brimbank already has a resource recovery centre at Keilor Park.
According to council, a new facility could include a repair cafe or other community sharing and social enterprise initiatives.
“We’re proud to support Victoria’s transition to a circular economy through local innovation for resource recovery solutions that benefit our communities – and all Victorians,” Cr Nguyen said.
Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the grants would help councils investigate projects that divert waste from landfill, boost circular economies and reduce costs by uncovering new methods for recycling materials.
“We’re supporting local councils with new ideas on how we can cut back waste, protecting the environment and creating local jobs,” she said.
“We’ve invested more than ever before in our state’s waste and recycling system and we’re working together to provide practical solutions that will benefit more communities and residents.”
