This story on Perthnow highlights what we have been saying about SMRC for many years. "WA MPs call for heads to roll over stinky waste report
Two state MPs are calling for heads to roll after a pollution study revealed a Canning Vale composting plant is releasing noxious odours.
Riverton MP Dr Mike Nahan and Member for Jandakot Joe Francis are calling for the South Metropolitan Regional Council (SMRC) chiefs to resign in wake of the damning report.
The MPs have accused chairman Doug Thompson and chief executive officer Stuart McAll of failing to act responsibly when dealing with odour issues which have plagued the community for years".
In my view, those Councillors in local councils like Kwinana, that have been involved should also go, and Kwinana Council should withdraw from SMRC as Canning Council did.
But that won't happen because I have no doubt that Kwinana council will continue to maintain the position that SMRC is wonderfull and continue to invest our money in the operation even though:
“In addition to addressing its pollution problem, the SMRC facility is facing serious financial difficulties. It hasn’t been financially viable for several years and its future is in serious question.”
Some of the history of, and links for SMRC are included in the blog post here.
Update: After years of denial and disgraceful treatment, even ridicule of the affected community, SMRC now CLAIMS to have found it's odour problem; see the story on inmycommunity
