Origin Energy seeks state approvals to install coal ash infrastructure at Eraring, move more recycled product

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Updated October 10 2021 - 9:55pm, first published 7:00pm
BYPRODUCT: Origin Energy has lodged a planning modification to increase coal ash recycling. Only 40 per cent of the ash produced by the plant is recycled, with most ending up in the ash dam. There is a target for 80 per cent recycled.
BYPRODUCT: Origin Energy has lodged a planning modification to increase coal ash recycling. Only 40 per cent of the ash produced by the plant is recycled, with most ending up in the ash dam. There is a target for 80 per cent recycled.

Tens of thousands of truck trips could be added to roads in western Lake Macquarie each year under a plan to help double the amount of coal ash recycled from Eraring power station.

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Max McKinney

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Max McKinney is a sports reporter with the Newcastle Herald. He previously worked in news, covering mainly local government and transport. Max mostly reports on the Newcastle Knights, but also covers a mix of local sport.

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