Waste Composting Facility
Client: We Kandoβ¨
Location: Chinchilla, Qldβ¨
Value: $4.20Mβ¨
Duration: February 2024 - September 2024
Facility features:10,000mΒ²
Composting pad
17.5 ML
Combined capacity within two HDPE-lined dams β engineered to contain a 1-in-100-year flood event
x2 50,000L
concrete sumps and pads designated for truck unloading
Truck Washdown
Clean water storage and pumping infrastructure to support truck washdown operations
Project OverviewDrawing on the Suffcon Groupβs expertise in material composting, Suffcon was engaged to assist with the design and construction of a waste composting facility for We Kandoβs operations in Chinchilla, Queensland.
The project emerged from We Kandoβs initiative to provide an environmentally sustainable solution for managing waste fluids generated by the local coal seam gas (CSG) sector. By implementing a composting-based recycling process, the facility transforms waste inputs into a usable soil product. The final composted material is rigorously tested against relevant Australian Standards before being marketed and distributed to the local agricultural industry for soil enhancement.
This project demonstrates Suffconβs ability to deliver innovative and environmentally responsible infrastructure solutions, integrating technical excellence with practical outcomes for sustainable regional industries.
ServicesProject Management
Bulk earthworks
Pavement material production/crushing
Bulk haulage
Road pavement construction