planned generation capacity of the Kwinana Waste to Energy Plant. The plant will be constructed on Leath Road within the Kwinana Industrial Zone.

of household, commercial and industrial waste — one quarter of Perth’s post recycling rubbish — will be diverted from landfill to be thermally treated and converted into steam to produce electricity. Remaining ash will be used to make construction materials.

approximate number of households that can be powered by the plant each year.

estimated reduction in CO2 emissions each year, once the plant is operational - equivalent to taking 43,000 cars off the road.

Number of councils - South Perth, Canning, Mandurah, Kwinana, Armadale, Gosnells, Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray - that will send their waste to the plant instead of landfill. 20-year waste supply agreements with both the Rivers Regional Council, representing seven Local Government Authorities (LGAs), and separately with the City of Kwinana.

major organisations involved: A) Project Developer: Phoenix Energy, Macquarie Capital and Dutch Infrastructure Fund B) EPC and O&M: Acciona, Veolia C) Distribution: South West Interconnected System

estimated project cost. $275 million of equity finance from Macquarie Capital and DIF. $23 million - ARENA. $90 million - CEFC. $400 million of debt finance from a group of financial institutions and the CEFC.

peak jobs during construction phase.

FTE during operational phase.

Expected start of construction with completion expected by 2021.

Pre-civil works commence.

Operations and Maintenance service agreement signed with Veolia for a 25-year period, valued at $450 million.