Two pit floor repair works were completed in April and June 2026. These pit floor repairs will maintain safe operating conditions for transfer building staff and extend the life of the pit floor wearing course.

Two pit floor repair works were completed in April and June 2026. These pit floor repairs will maintain safe operating conditions for transfer building staff and extend the life of the pit floor wearing course.

Structural Steel rust removal and recoating of the pit structure was completed in May 2026. This recoating work will extend the life of the pit building superstructure and improves visibility of the steel columns to staff and customers.

Line marking was completed in December 2025, delivering clearer direction of travel and improved onsite orientation for customers. These upgrades support better traffic management, reinforce the unidirectional flow of vehicles and significantly enhance safety across the site, including improved protection for staff moving around as pedestrians.

Signage across the site was updated in December 2025, with all faded or damaged signs replaced by clearer, more visible road signage to improve wayfinding, safety and the overall customer experience.

The Riverview Depot household bin storage area has a new electric gate installed to improve safety and security of bin storage, and ease of movement in and out of the depot for staff. Works were completed in September 2025.

Ipswich City Council engaged a structural engineer, as part of normal asset management processes, to undertake a detailed inspection of the transfer pit.

This inspection identified repairs necessary to extend the life of the pit wall and ramp area of the transfer pit for the next 20 years.

These important remediation works were completed over eight weeks, finishing two weeks earlier than planned.

The recycling hardstand was completed in April 2025, creating more space to improve safety and traffic flow through the recycling area. The upgrade provides easier access to cardboard, ewaste, whitegoods and bins, supports better sorting of appliances and ewaste.

Construction at Riverview RRC is now complete and open for public use. See the above image showing the transformation of the site, from 6 March 2024 to 26 August 2024.

Works included construction of the new hardstand and innovative drainage and bioswale infrastructure.

Recent wet weather has been showing early insights into just how the runoff will flow once everything is in place.

Concrete channels are being created around the hardstand to assist runoff into the bioswales.

With the asphalt now finished attention shifts to the cleverly designed drainage and bioswale construction.

Paving the way to a greener future! The first layer of asphalt takes shape at the greenwaste hardstand, marking a solid step towards a final functional hardstand.

With the kerb and channel being laid, the hardstand is literally taking shape. These play a crucial role in channelling any water run-off into designed bioswells.

Rolling out the geotextile fabric strategically ensures strength and durability. Carefully planned layers ensure the hardstand withstands both weather conditions and continuous usage.

Despite the recent rainfall, the hardstand is taking shape as the final earthworks leveling is completed in preparation for the road base. Additionally, the process of pouring concrete fore bays has begun, which will help control water runoff into the bioswales.

We have now reached the 25% completion point on works at Riverview RRC.

The aerial photos above highlight the journey over the past few months, working towards doubling the capacity of the site.

Hardstand works have begun. This work will create strong foundations for vehicles of all sizes to move around and access the different facilities at Riverview RRC.

Hardstand works have begun. This work will create strong foundations for vehicles of all sizes to move around and access the different facilities at Riverview RRC.

Hardstand works have begun. This work will create strong foundations for vehicles of all sizes to move around and access the different facilities at Riverview RRC.

Rosewood RRC now has a new gatehouse to support those entering and exiting the facility. Image taken October 2025.

The litter fence was completed in January 2025, helping to reduce windblown debris, improve site cleanliness and create a safer, tidier environment for both customers and staff.

Rosewood RRC is back to full operation with 4 x 32m3 bins equalling 128m3. These new works have also improved safety of the site. Image taken March 2024.

Rosewood RRC is back to full operation with 4 x 32m3 bins equalling 128m3. These new works have also improved safety of the site. Image taken March 2024.

Rosewood RRC is back to full operation with 4 x 32m3 bins equalling 128m3. These new works have also improved safety of the site. Image taken March 2024.