West New Territories (WENT) Landfill
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Background
| Location | : | Nim Wan, Tuen Mun | |
| Area | : | 110 ha | |
| Max. height of filling | : | 170 mPD | |
| Max. depth of waste | : | 120 m | |
| Capacity | : | 61 Mm³ | |
| Current waste intake | : | about 6,700 tonnes per day (2022) | |
| Waste types | : | Municipal waste | |
| Construction waste | |||
| Special waste | |||
| Operation hours | : | 08:00 to 20:00 (daily throughout the year) | |
| 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 | : | Veolia Environmental Services (Hong Kong) Limited | |
| Contractor Facility Office Tel | : | 2472 3455 | |
| Commencement of construction | : | May 1993 | |
| Commencement of operation | : | November 1993 | |
Financial Details
| Capital cost | : | $2,000 million | |
| Operation cost | : | $350 million/year | |
Capital cost is in money-of-the-day prices.
Operation cost is in 2021/22 financial year.
