West New Territories (WENT) Landfill [Image of West New Territories (WENT) Landfill] click on the magnifier to view the location map Background Location : Nim Wan, Tuen Mun Area -land : 67 ha   -marine : 43 ha   -Total : 110ha Max. height of filling : 170 mPD Max. depth of waste : 120m Capacity : 61 Mm³ Current waste intake : about 6,200 tonnes per day (2010) Waste types : Municipal waste     Construction waste Operation hours : 08:00 to 20:00 (daily throughout the year) Operation life : up to about 2018 Aftercare period : 30 years after completion of operation Contractual Arrangement Contract type : Design, construction, operation, restoration and aftercare to be carried out by the Contractor to the specified performance criteria Client : Environmental Protection Department Contractor : SITA Waste Services Ltd. Contractor Facility Office Tel : 2472 3455 Commencement of construction : May 1993 Commencement of operation : November 1993 Financial Details Capital cost : $2,200million Operation cost : $130 million/year Capital cost is in September 2010 prices. Operation cost is in 2010/11 financial year.

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