Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Cairncross Waste Management Facility Landfill Gas Project (Revoked)

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Cairncross Waste Management Facility Landfill Gas Project (Revoked) is a landfill gas project located at the Cairncross Waste Management Facility in Pembrooke, approximately 15km northwest of Port Macquarie, NSW. The project was registered on July 7, 2016, but was subsequently revoked on April 18, 2018, under Section 30 of the CFI Rule, which typically indicates a voluntary revocation. No Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) were issued to this project during its active period.

The project operated under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative-Landfill Gas) Methodology Determination 2015. This methodology involves the installation of a system to collect methane gas generated by decomposing waste (both legacy and non-legacy) and combusting it, usually via a flare or electricity generation unit, to convert the methane into carbon dioxide, which has a significantly lower global warming potential.

The facility is situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, an area characterized by high rainfall and a humid subtropical climate. The surrounding landscape is dominated by the Cairncross State Forest and rural land typically used for forestry and grazing. Soils in this region are generally clay and loam, supporting the dense vegetation of the nearby state forest. While this specific carbon project was revoked, recent local government tenders and planning documents indicate that Port Macquarie-Hastings Council continues to upgrade landfill gas extraction infrastructure at the site for environmental compliance and safety.