Kerosene Vale Ash Repository

The Kerosene Vale ash repository was originally constructed between 1960 and 1990.  During this time it was filled with a combination of by-product ash from the Wallerawang Power Station and mining spoil. The ash repository was capped in around 1990.

In 2001, there was an operational need to change from wet to dry ash-producing activities.  In 2002, approval was granted to use the Kerosene Vale Ash Repository area for dry ash storage. 

Stage 1 of the storage facility was designed to operate for a period of five years in a limited area over the Kerosene Vale Ash Repository.  As this area began to reach capacity, Delta sought approval to expand the storage area.  In 2008, approval was granted to expand the storage area, Stage 2, subject to a number of conditions.

Planning Approval

The Stage 2 activities were assessed under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.  The Minister for Planning granted approval on 26 November 2008.

A copy of the Environmental Assessment, the Submissions Report and the Determination are available at Department of Planning Kerosene Vale Ash Repository Project.

For more information please contact Julia Harvey, Corporate Affairs Manager during office hours on 02 9285 2700 or by email on julia.harvey@de.com.au

After hours complaints - call Wallerawang  Power Station on  02 6352 8611

Postal address:
Western Environment Manager
Delta Electricity
PO Box Q863,
QVB NSW 1230

September 2009.