Visy has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Advanced Resource Recovery Centre (ARRC) Gold Coast and the City of Gold Coast to advance the development of a new Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) within the ARRC Precinct at Stapylton.
The partnership also includes collaboration on a joint feasibility study into hard plastics processing and recycling within the ARRC Precinct.
Located alongside Visy’s soon to be completed new glass recycling and remanufacturing hub at Yatala, it will further position Queensland as a leader in the circular economy.
Visy CEO Mark De Wit welcomed the partnership.
“Visy is proud to partner with the City and ARRC Gold Coast and invest in new state of the art recycling infrastructure. This project will allow Visy to expand our recycling capacity, support local manufacturing and create new green collar jobs. The City and ARRC Gold Coast are to be commended for their leadership and vision, and we look forward to working together to deliver long-term environmental and economic benefits for the region.”
Chair of ARRC Gold Coast, Mayor Tom Tate, said the partnership signals strong industry confidence in the precinct and accelerates the City’s ambition to transform waste outcomes for future generations.
“ARRC will be the heart of a new circular economy for our city and our region. By partnering with Visy, we are building an Australian-first innovation precinct that keeps valuable materials in circulation, creates new industry and unlocks the jobs of tomorrow. For our community, this is about moving beyond landfill and creating a greener, smarter and more sustainable future.” — Mayor Tom Tate, Chairman, ARRC Gold Coast
