More than 3,000 petition signatures and over 200 written submissions have been recorded, as consultations end on the proposed Vuda Waste-to-Energy project.
Public consultations led by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change have officially wrapped up after three days of engagement, marking a key step in the Environmental Impact Assessment review process.
The final round of discussions took place at Miki’s Supermarket Convention Centre, where members of the public had another opportunity to raise concerns, ask questions, and interact directly with project proponents, government officials, and other stakeholders.
The session ran late into the night, ending at around 12.45am this morning.
Permanent Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Sivendra Michael, says the process now moves into a review phase.
All submissions collected during the consultations, along with those sent in writing, will be assessed by a Technical Review Committee made up of government agencies, academics, and environmental organisations.
He emphasises that no final decision has been made at this stage and is urging the public to respect the process as it unfolds.
He says all legal and environmental assessment procedures are being strictly followed to ensure a fair and transparent outcome.
As of last night, the Ministry had received 207 written submissions, along with petitions signed by 3,005 individuals, highlighting the strong level of public interest in the project.
The Ministry is also reminding the public that the EIA report remains open for viewing, and those who wish to make written submissions have until close of business tomorrow to do so.
The Ministry says every piece of feedback will be carefully considered before a final decision is made by the Director of Environment.
The government continues to stress its commitment to due process and accountability.
