ANL 20B public conference attendees

To the ANL 20B public conference attendees - Monday 15 March 2010

Please read below the EPA media release detailing EPA's decision to reject ANL's composting works approval proposal.

You can also view the media release online at EPA's website - http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/about_us/news.asp

Also, Independent Chair Peter Davies' report on the 20B public conference proceedings is available for download in the library at
 http://epaapprovals.com.au/anl



EPA VICTORIA REJECTS COMPOSTING PROPOSAL
25 May 2010

EPA Victoria has rejected Australian Native Landscapes Pty Ltd (ANL)

proposal to re-establish a composting facility in Coldstream.
EPA director environmental services Bruce Dawson said ANL applied for a
works approval to reinstate operations on site, but after careful
assessment and consideration EPA decided not to issue an approval.

ANL proposed to process kerbside green waste at a rate of 40,000 tonnes a
year, in a semi-enclosed facility.

“EPA does not have confidence in this company’s proposal. For the last
three and a half years, this site has continually been at the top of the
list of community complaints and we have received more than 2500 reports
of odour from the company’s operations during that time.

“A number of community objections were received regarding this proposal
and submitters were able to voice their concerns at a public conference
during the assessment process.

“EPA has determined that while the proposal will reduce odour emissions,
it does not use best practice technology. Nor does it have adequate
buffers to prevent off site odour impact.”

Mr Dawson said the fact the site is in an area with unusual topography and
weather conditions which limits odour dispersion also factored into the
decision.

He said an earlier separate decision by EPA not to issue the company with a licence to operate was still being considered by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

regards
Gary Laidlaw
Community and Stakeholder Engagement Unit Environment Protection Authority

ph 9695 2722

community.engagement@epa.vic.gov.au