Hallam Road Landfill & Waste Transfer Station

The decision made in April 2025 to refuse the application from Veolia to build a Waste Transfer Station in Hampton Park was made by the EPA as the State’s independent environmental regulator. Of course, Veolia has a right to appeal – it’s how our democracy in a Westminster system of government operates. Government advice is that it remains the EPA’s view that Veolia’s proposal does not meet the legislative requirements for a Waste Transfer Station.

The EPA made its decision based on the requirements of our environment protection laws and using the best available science. In this instance the decision was also made following consideration of more than 700 community submissions on the proposal.

It is my understanding that the EPA will represent its decision to refuse the application by Veolia at VCAT. On a few occasions now, I have publicly encouraged Veolia to continue to engage with the EPA to identify another location for its proposed Waste Transfer Station. I believe that this is the best way forward.

Read the full statement from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) on Veolia's Development Licence to build a Waste Transfer Station here.

You can watch my video response to the EPA's decision on Veolia's Development Licence here.