EPA Victoria Environment Protection Officers (EPOs) continue to undertake a number of odour surveillance exercises and are in contact with a number of businesses within the Wangaratta urban area as the odour is not limited to a single source.
EPOs have undertaken an inspection of Mackay Casings Pty Ltd and identified a number of issues with their waste water management contributing to the odour in Wangaratta. Odour surveillance has found odour detected beyond the boundaries of their premises.
EPA has directed Mackay Casings Pty Ltd to address this as a matter of urgency and they have increased the aeration of their pond which will help reduce the odour. EPA will continue to monitor this site.