At last Tuesday’s Additional Council Meeting, councillors endorsed the recommendation to award the contract, funded through the 2025-26 Capital Works Budget, to Keystone Civil Holdings Pty Ltd following a competitive tender process.
The construction of Cell Three at Cosgrove Three Landfill is considered critical, with current cells projected to reach capacity by the 2026-27 financial year — potentially earlier due to rising waste volumes.
That increase includes an additional 7000 tonnes per year from Mansfield and Strathbogie shires after a recent waste management tender win.
City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali said the project was critical for continuing operations at the site.
“This new cell will ensure we can continue to meet the needs of our growing population, and support regional partners, while also complying with strict environmental requirements,” he said.
The new cell will be built to Environmental Protection Authority standards and include a modern lining system, leachate collection infrastructure and robust environmental protections.
Cr Sali said without Cell Three, council would be forced to send waste to private facilities, potentially costing up to $400,000 per month.
“Every tonne we send to landfill comes with a cost — not just financial, but environmental,” Cr Sali said.
“This is why council continues to invest in recycling and organics services, like our yellow and green lid bins, which help reduce what we bury and save our community money in the long run.”
Construction is scheduled to be completed by April 30, 2026.
