PARKES Energy-from-waste incinerator timeline
2017
parliamentary inquiry recommending the proposal at Eastern Creek not go ahead.
2019
parkes earmarked for energy-from-waste incinerator by nsw government
Parkes Special Activation Precinct planning document show 'Energy-from-Waste' facility in the 'Resource Recover & Recycling' sub-precinct.2019
DRAFT PARKES ACTIVATION precinct master plan
Terminology used in the Draft Master Plan is 'Resource Recovery and Recycling' and SAP described as Eco-Industrial Park2020
Parkes Special Activation Precinct Community Consultation
Consultation report does not mention any community concerns about a proposed Energy-from-Waste incinerator. 'Resource Recovery and Recycling' sub-precinct is not raised as a community concern during consultation.2022
NSW EPA WASTE-FROM-ENERGY Options paper Consultation
2022
NSW EPA WASTE-FROM-ENERGY Options paper proposes ban to NSW except four regional areas (Parkes SAP Named)
Other incinerator action groups reach out to Parkes community via Facebook Community Noticeboard to notify them of Parkes inclusion in the four designed areas. Post deleted by Admin.2022
NSW EPA WASTE-FROM-ENERGY framework adopted
March 2025
NSW EPA WASTE-FROM-ENERGY Options paper Consultation
March 2025
NSW EPA WASTE-FROM-ENERGY Options paper Consultation
April 2025
parkes energy recover drop-in sessions (community consultation)
April 2025
parkes energy recoverY drop-in sessions (community consultation)
April 2025
parkes energy recover drop-in sessions (community consultation)