Amanda Yeates explains why Maroochydore embraced Envac: a proven, first-of-its-kind-in-Australia system with smart alerts that prevent overflowing bins. She invites visitors to see it in action—and argues this brave shift boosts sustainability, improves liveability, and shapes the future of urban waste.
Amanda Yeates – Sunshine Coast Australia
About Amanda
Amanda Yeates is a civil engineer and infrastructure leader with over 25 years’ experience shaping Queensland’s transport and urban landscape. As Chief Executive Officer of SunCentral, she led the transformation of the Maroochydore City Centre, one of Australia’s largest greenfield city projects, driving sustainable design, connectivity, and innovation. A former senior executive with the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Amanda oversaw major capital programs and championed inclusive leadership across the sector. She also serves on the Powerlink Queensland Board, contributing her expertise to major energy and infrastructure initiatives. Passionate about diversity and resilient communities, Amanda continues to advocate for collaboration and people-centred approaches in the urban environment.
This video is part of our Q&A series where Amanda Yeates shares insights into the implementation of the Envac system on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. Each episode covers a different aspect of the project, and you can explore the rest of the series below
Project - Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Council is Australia’s fifth largest municipality located 100 km north of Brisbane. Envac is now operating Australia’s first ever pneumatic waste collection system for domestic waste in the city centre.