The minister said that the proposal will be registered with the appropriate environmental authorities for assessment. Once approval is obtained, the project should be complete within 18-24 months. The Crown corporation will be asked to investigate options for the future of the incinerators. The 13 unionized staff will be retained to ensure the incinerators are maintained. I have ordered an internal review of the decision making process since this project's conception under the previous government.
Today represents a positive step forward towards the remediation of the Sydney tar ponds.