LAST WORD
SSROC is focused on introducing more recycled content in road-making materials including crushed glass.
SSROC President, Councillor John Faker said: “This is a significant step towards solving the recycling crisis. We know how important recycling is to the community, which is why our councils are taking the lead to ensure our recyclables are put to good use and kept out of landfill. This is a winwin for everyone.” Councils cannot do this in isolation. With the Australian Government in November targeting significant increases in government procurement of recycled materials, it makes sense to liaise with other agencies and organisations, as well as working together. So SSROC is inviting other councils and regional and joint organisations to consider joining the initiative. SSROC is also liaising with NSW Government agencies, particularly Transport for New South Wales, to ensure that the procurement process will deliver products that meet their specifications and are effective and safe for workers to use. This pioneering approach to joint regional procurement, in
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“With the Australian Government in November targeting significant increases in government procurement of recycled materials, it makes sense to liaise with other agencies and organisations, as well as working together.” Helen Sloan, SSROC Program Manager
collaboration with key players in industry, government and academia, is intended to generate sufficient demand to influence market development beyond what councils might do alone. It will allow councils to procure safe, affordable and high-quality materials, and will demonstrate that the model can be applied throughout the Sydney metropolitan area and indeed the entire state. SSROC procurement services
focus on large and complex goods and services, driven by our member councils’ priorities. They are generally part of the delivery of a broader program of change involving multiple different stakeholders and specialist technical expertise. The plan is that procurement of recycled materials for civil works will be just the first of many projects under the Procure Recycled program. Watch this space!
