Parkes Energy Recovery Facility proposal exhibition - drop in sessions

Community drop-in sessions about how the proposed Parkes Energy Recovery Facility will be assessed

Join the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure to learn about the assessment process for the proposed Parkes Energy Recovery Facility and how you can have your say.

The proposal's Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is on public exhibition on the NSW Planning Portal from 5 November to 17 December 2026. Community members are encouraged to review the EIS and make a submission.

There will be no formal presentation at these sessions. You are welcome to drop in at any time during the sessions to speak with Department staff, ask questions, and learn more about how proposals for energy-from-waste facilities are assessed.

Session details

• Monday 23 November 2026 Bushmans Motor Inn, 9-13 Peak Hill Rd, Parkes - 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm

• Tuesday 24 November 2026 Bushmans Motor Inn, 9-13 Peak Hill Rd, Parkes - 10:00 am to 2:30 pm

You can review the development application and EIS and make a submission on the proposal via the NSW Planning Portal.

For more information about the exhibition of the proposed Parkes Energy Recovery Facility, visit the Planning website.

The drop in sessions will be in the Conference Room at Bushman's Motor Inn, 9-13 Peak Hill Road, Parkes on Monday 23 November 3pm - 7.30 pm and Tuesday 24 November 10am - 2.30 pm 2026.

Registration is not mandatory, however we encourage you to register and indicate your preferred time to attend so we can better plan staff resources for the event.

Conduct

Standards of respectful conduct apply at all times during this engagement session. Disruptive behaviour, interruptions or demonstrations are not permitted. No banners, placards, or signage may be brought into the venue.

Accessibility

We are committed to making this session an inclusive event. If you have any accessibility needs, please outline them in the registration form or contact the Engagement Team at engagement@dpe.nsw.gov.au for more details.