Phuket City Mayor Saroj Angkhanapilas presided over the hearing, at the Bhukitta Boutique Hotel in Phuket Town last Friday (June 21), which was attended by government officials, local administrative organizations, academics, community leaders and residents.
The Waste Management and Power Generation Project, conducted in collaboration with EA Waste Management Phuket Co Ltd, presented its findings of the environmental impact study, as well as the proposed mitigation and monitoring measures.
The hearing provided a platform for participants to express their concerns, suggestions, and feedback on the study and its environmental strategies. The project’s goal is to incorporate public input to refine the report, ensuring a comprehensive approach that minimizes adverse effects on the community.
EA Waste Management Phuket Co Ltd. will oversee the construction and operation of a waste disposal system capable of processing at least 500 tons of waste per day, generating 9.9 megawatts of electricity.
The facility will be situated on 14-0-65.75 rai near the current incinerator located at the landfill site at Saphan Hin, operated by Phuket City Municipality.
A new incinerator at the solid waste disposal facility at Saphan Hin is hoped to help cope with the increasing volume of trash generated on the island.
“The problem of overflowing garbage in the city is an important problem that requires all sectors to participate in management,” Phuket Town Deputy Mayor Orapailin Trakulpriphon said when the new project was announced at a meeting in March.
“This stage is to listen to opinions from the public, who are considered to be a driving force to develop efficient solid waste management in Phuket Province.”