Question - Environment

1. What specific measures is the Government taking to ensure that the landfill gas recovery system at Mugga Lane effectively minimises the release of harmful gases into the environment.
2. How are the measures, referred to in part (1), monitored and evaluated.
3. How does the Government plan to further increase the efficiency of electricity generation from landfill gas.
4. What are the targets for future years beyond the current expansion project.
5. What are the projected costs of the landfill gas plant expansion project at Mugga Lane.
6. How will the Government ensure that the project stays within budget and is completed on time.
7. What specific benefits does the Government anticipate from the new battery storage and grid connection as part of the Mugga Lane landfill expansion.
8. How will the improvements, referred to in part (7), enhance the overall stability and reliability of the ACT's electricity grid.
9. How will the Government address any potential shortfalls in energy generation to ensure that the community's energy needs are reliably met.
10. How does the Government plan to communicate the benefits of the landfill gas-to-energy project to the local community.
11. What steps are being taken to ensure that the community is involved and informed throughout the expansion process.

Please see attached PDF for a copy of the answer to question on notice No 182.