Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has requested Landfill Operations Pty Ltd provide more information in its works approval application to extend its landfill at Ravenhall in order for it to be formally accepted and assessed.
EPA Development Assessments Manager, Tim Faragher said the authority conducted an initial review of the application to determine whether there was sufficient information to formally begin the process.
“The initial review found a number of areas that require further information, mainly around leachate management, fire and hotspots and air emissions,” he said.
“EPA has requested Landfill Operations Pty Ltd include further technical information in these areas in their Works Approval application.”
“Once we have received a completed application, EPA can assess the proposal in line with the Environment Protection Act 1970.”
“EPA is aware of community interest around the extension of the landfill and will ensure they are kept informed of the progress of the application.”
“Once the application is formally accepted, further information on the joint advertising and consultation process and how the community can be involved will be made available on EPA’s website.”