Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has granted Pinegro Products Pty Ltd a Works Approval to upgrade and expand its existing Morwell organic waste processing facility.
EPA assessed the application for potential environmental impacts, such as runoff, odour, and potential land, surface water and ground water contamination risks.
The facility at 300 Monash Highway Morwell, will be expanded to increase the amount of organic waste that can be processed from the current 75,000 tonnes to 95,000 tonnes per year. The upgrade will include an enclosed organic waste receivals and processing building, enclosed composting and odour treatment with reduced risks from pollution and waste.
Pinegro must meet the following conditions:
A revised Fire Management plan
A Water Management and Drainage plan
A Risk Management and Monitoring plan
A detailed Odour Management plan
A Biosolids Assessment plan
A detailed Commissioning plan
To view the application visit https://engage.vic.gov.au/epa-works-approvals/pinegro
What is a works approval?
Works approvals are issued by EPA under the Environment Protection Act 1970. They are required for industrial and waste management activities that have the potential for significant environmental impact.
A works approval permits plant and equipment to be installed, the operation of which will result in one or more of:
The discharge of waste to the environment
An increase in, or alteration to, an existing discharge
A change in the way waste is treated or stored.
