TRC welcomes Statewide Waste Infrastructure Roadmap
Published on 27 March 2026
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) welcomes the Queensland Government’s announcement of a Statewide Waste Infrastructure Roadmap, describing it as a positive step toward long‑term planning, regional investment, and improved waste outcomes for communities across Queensland.
TRC Waste portfolio spokesperson, Councillor Melissa Taylor, said the roadmap reflected priorities Council had been advocating for over several years.
“Council strongly supports the Queensland Government’s commitment to a Statewide Waste Infrastructure Roadmap,” Cr Taylor said.
“During the State’s consultation on the Queensland Waste Strategy, TRC consistently advocated for greater statewide coordination and stronger consideration of regional needs, and it is pleasing to see our feedback has been heard.”
Cr Taylor said the roadmap has the potential to support significant opportunities for the Toowoomba Region.
“A clear, statewide plan can help give councils, industry and investors greater confidence when planning for the future.”
“We look forward to understanding how this roadmap may support regional investment, job creation and improved waste services over time, particularly for communities in our region,” she said.
Cr Taylor also welcomed comments made by Queensland Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation, Andrew Powell MP, at the Future Waste Resources Symposium 2026 in Brisbane recently.
“It was encouraging to hear the Minister acknowledge the unique circumstances faced by regional councils in Queensland’s waste journey,” she said.
“We hope this recognition is reflected in the upcoming release of the Queensland Waste Strategy and the associated waste levy framework.”
Cr Taylor said Council would be particularly interested in how the roadmap informs the future reinvestment of waste levy funds.
“Waste levy revenue collected in regional communities should help deliver tangible benefits back to those communities,” she said.
“Our residents deserve to see the benefits of the contributions they make.”