Decision reserved in NuGrow court action

Issued: 2 Feb 2024

In December 2023, the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation filed a restraint order application in the Planning and Environment Court, seeking to halt odour-producing aspects of a Swanbank waste operator's activities to bring relief to the local community.

The application was filed against NuGrow Ipswich Pty Ltd, who operate a composting facility in the Swanbank industrial area.

The application was heard in the Planning and Environment Court over two days from 31 January 2024.

There was evidence from both the Department and NuGrow before the court and both parties provided submissions in support of their respective positions.

The court will deliver its decision on a date yet to be determined. The department will provide further information to community as soon as the outcome is known.

In the meantime, the department will continue its compliance activities in the Swanbank area to ensure operators are adhering to their environmental obligations and the conditions of their environmental authorities.