The proposed Waste-to-Energy development in Vuda has drawn significant public interest, with hundreds of submissions and thousands of petition signatures recorded as the project now moves into its technical review phase.
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change confirmed that 875 written submissions were received during the public viewing period of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) review process, which closed at 5pm on April 22, 2026.
In addition, the Ministry acknowledged petitions supporting and opposing the project, including 5,610 online signatures and 3,193 paper-based signatures.
The figures come after a series of public consultations earlier this week, allowing communities, stakeholders and the wider public to directly engage with project proponents and authorities.
Permanent Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr Sivendra Michael, said all submissions have now been forwarded to the EIA consultant and will be assessed by the Technical Review Committee.
“All submissions received have been forwarded to the EIA consultant and will be formally assessed by the Technical Review Committee, which brings together expertise from Government agencies, academia, and environmental organisations,” he said.
“This stage ensures that all issues raised are rigorously evaluated against the requirements of the law.”
The Ministry stressed that the process is governed by the Environment Management (Amendment) Act 2025 and the Environment Management (EIA Process) Regulations 2007, and that any decision will be based strictly on technical assessment, evidence and statutory requirements.
Dr Michael reiterated that no decision has been made on the project and urged the public to allow the process to proceed without interference.
The Ministry said a final decision will only be issued after the completion of the full technical and regulatory review.
