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7 February, 2025
Dump building bulldozed
DEMOLITION of the Portsmith transfer station has started with crews clearing damaged structures to assist with fully extinguishing the remains of a fire at the Bedminster advanced resource recovery Facility (ARRF) more than two weeks ago
Operator Veolia has confirmed demolition crews started work this week to clear the collapsed roof to provide better access for Queensland Fire Department crews.
The fire, which started about 8pm on January 23 and of which the cause is unknown, resulted in the building roof structure collapsing, preventing fire crews from safely accessing some areas, which have continued to smoulder.
A Cairns Regional Council spokesman said the Portsmith transfer station and the buy back shop reopened yesterday.
“There will be some changes to traffic conditions within the facility with traffic control onsite,” he said.
Operating times will be as normal – 8.30am to 5.15pm seven days a week. The buy back shop has also returned to regular operating hours, Wednesday to Sunday from 9am to 4pm.
