About 40 local residents attended a recent community information session held by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) on GBP’s plan to establish a high temperature rendering plant at its existing premises in Poowong.
EPA Manager, Development Assessments, Tim Faragher, said the information session offered residents the chance to understand the proposal and EPA's assessment process.
“During the session, we heard residents’ concerns around the company’s current environmental performance and compliance,” Mr Faragher said.
“These included concerns about odour and noise emissions and the adequacy of the wastewater treatment system and re-use scheme.
“EPA is already considering this community feedback in its assessment of GBP’s application and will also consider any other matters that may be raised in formal submissions, which closed on Monday, 21st September. EPA will keep the community informed and up to date on the next steps to be taken,” he said.
GBP wants to build the new plant at its existing premises at 60 Gardner Lane, Poowong.
For further information, please visit: http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/our-work/licences-and-approvals/public-participation/featured-applications/gbp-australia-pty-ltd