Defence Resource Recovery & Waste Management Contract Award
19 December 2024
Defence has awarded the next generation of Resource Recovery and Waste Management contracts to Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd and Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd for the next six years.
With a cost of $560m including the annual recurring services fees and an estimate for waste volumes, Cleanaway and Veolia will deliver resource recovery and waste management services across the Defence estate, prioritising environmental management and sustainability to deliver maximum benefits for Defence capability and the environment.
These new contracts create job opportunities in major cities, rural and remote locations across Australia, supporting our people as they work, train, and prepare to deploy to activities and operations domestically and around the world.
Cleanaway and Veolia are long-standing service providers within the sector and have placed a strong emphasis on opportunities for small-to-medium enterprises, including employment pathways for Indigenous Australians, women, Australian Defence Force veterans, and Defence families.
The Australian Government’s National Waste Policy is a commitment to transition to a circular economy by 2030. Activities delivered under the Resource Recovery and Waste Management contracts will increase the use of recycled material and build demand for recycled products, minimise the generation of waste and better manage material flows to benefit human health, the environment and the economy.
The Government is committed to making a significant, long-term investment in the ADF’s posture, capability, and structure to enhance the ADF’s ability to deploy forces, support workforce expansion and meet training needs that protect Australia.
This is the third package of Base Services contracts awarded, with Firefighting Services and Base Security Services awarded recently. Contracts for Living and Working Services, Property and Asset Services, National Program Service and Project Delivery Services will be awarded over the coming year.
Source: Defence Media