Works Approval Application RO097400.WAA.23.04.2018 18 2. Community and stakeholder engagement 2.1 Overview AP is committed to engaging with all stakeholders, including community members, local businesses, associations, agencies, regulatory authorities and State/Commonwealth government members. AP aims to engage in meaningful dialogue with stakeholders so they can be adequately informed of the EfW Project and AP’s activities. This chapter provides a summary of the community and stakeholder engagement activities undertaken by AP, or on their behalf, for the EfW Project and details the engagement activities planned for the future. The chapter will outline key issues and concerns raised during these engagement efforts and how they will be addressed by AP to alleviate any community concern and minimise any potential risk. This chapter also sets the broader context of AP’s relationship with the community by describing the existing framework for public consultation in relation to operation of the Maryvale site. While it will touch on the existing consultation activities undertaken in association with the Mill’s operations, this chapter is focussed on the issues within the scope of the WAA, specifically the issues relating to the addition of the EfW facility to the Maryvale Mill and key works required in delivering the feedstock waste to site. AP is well known to the local community - it is the largest private employer in the region and has existed on the Maryvale site since 1937. Through the engagement and consultation efforts undertaken to date, the community has shown significant interest in the Project and what it means for the region. As the Project is important to the long-term viability of a major employer in the region, the local community is one of a range of important stakeholders that has significant interest in the proposed development. The potential for the EfW Project was first discussed with community members through the ‘Maryvale Community Consultation Committee’ (MCCC) in May 2017, set up by AP in 1994 to provide a regular interface between AP and representatives of the community. Since then, AP has undergone a series of engagement activities to inform the community of the proposed Project, to take stock of the opinions of stakeholders and address any issues raised. This has involved a number of focus groups to gauge their views on an EfW plant to service the Mill and the establishment of a Project Office and Information Centre in the Morwell CBD. Key issues about the proposed Project and its operations raised during these activities have included air quality, odour, social impacts, employment, community engagement, noise, management of feedstock, waste and water quality. 2.2 Principles of community engagement The purpose of the stakeholder engagement undertaken for the Project and the broader Maryvale Paper Mill has been to interact with stakeholders to: Disseminate information to inform key stakeholders and the community about the Project Define the extent of potential impacts and risks to the environment and the community, and to identify community perceptions and concerns Mitigate the concerns and provide a communication channel between the community and AP. The principles used as the basis of engaging with stakeholders on this project have been to: Initiate and maintain open and transparent communications between stakeholders and AP Build on existing stakeholder relationships whilst also identifying other relevant stakeholders Develop consultation appropriate to the diversity of stakeholders (and their interests) affected by the proposed Project Deliver consultation that is appropriate and accessible to affected parties
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2. Community and stakeholder engagement
2.1 Overview
AP is committed to engaging with all stakeholders, including community members, local businesses, associations, agencies, regulatory authorities and State/Commonwealth government members. AP aims to engage in meaningful dialogue with stakeholders so they can be adequately informed of the EfW Project and AP’s activities.
This chapter provides a summary of the community and stakeholder engagement activities undertaken by AP, or on their behalf, for the EfW Project and details the engagement activities planned for the future. The chapter will outline key issues and concerns raised during these engagement efforts and how they will be addressed by AP to alleviate any community concern and minimise any potential risk.
This chapter also sets the broader context of AP’s relationship with the community by describing the existing framework for public consultation in relation to operation of the Maryvale site. While it will touch on the existing consultation activities undertaken in association with the Mill’s operations, this chapter is focussed on the issues within the scope of the WAA, specifically the issues relating to the addition of the EfW facility to the Maryvale Mill and key works required in delivering the feedstock waste to site.
AP is well known to the local community - it is the largest private employer in the region and has existed on the Maryvale site since 1937. Through the engagement and consultation efforts undertaken to date, the community has shown significant interest in the Project and what it means for the region. As the Project is important to the long-term viability of a major employer in the region, the local community is one of a range of important stakeholders that has significant interest in the proposed development.
The potential for the EfW Project was first discussed with community members through the ‘Maryvale Community Consultation Committee’ (MCCC) in May 2017, set up by AP in 1994 to provide a regular interface between AP and representatives of the community. Since then, AP has undergone a series of engagement activities to inform the community of the proposed Project, to take stock of the opinions of stakeholders and address any issues raised. This has involved a number of focus groups to gauge their views on an EfW plant to service the Mill and the establishment of a Project Office and Information Centre in the Morwell CBD. Key issues about the proposed Project and its operations raised during these activities have included air quality, odour, social impacts, employment, community engagement, noise, management of feedstock, waste and water quality.
2.2 Principles of community engagement
The purpose of the stakeholder engagement undertaken for the Project and the broader Maryvale Paper Mill has been to interact with stakeholders to:
Disseminate information to inform key stakeholders and the community about the Project
Define the extent of potential impacts and risks to the environment and the community, and to identify community perceptions and concerns
Mitigate the concerns and provide a communication channel between the community and AP.
The principles used as the basis of engaging with stakeholders on this project have been to:
Initiate and maintain open and transparent communications between stakeholders and AP
Build on existing stakeholder relationships whilst also identifying other relevant stakeholders
Develop consultation appropriate to the diversity of stakeholders (and their interests) affected by the proposed Project
Deliver consultation that is appropriate and accessible to affected parties
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Deliver consultation that is timely and considerate of the time required for stakeholders to absorb and respond to detailed information
Maintain and/or establish an open and transparent process for stakeholders to help identify and address key concerns
Manage project obstacles by actively involving stakeholders in the identification and understanding of issues and, where appropriate, the development of solutions
Provide information about how project approvals will be undertaken and the role of stakeholders in these processes.
2.3 Identification of project stakeholders and community
Table 2.1 shows the local context of the Maryvale Mill, situated north of Morwell and west of Traralgon – the EfW Plant will be located wholly within the existing Maryvale Mill.
AP has conducted a thorough process for the identification of stakeholders, reaching out to existing contacts in the local community, advertising in the broader media and meeting with a range of regulatory authorities. In producing a Communications and Engagement Plan for the Project, AP has identified the following stakeholders listed in Table 2.1 below.
Table 2.1 : Identified project stakeholders
Stakeholder group Stakeholders Stakeholder interest in the project
Commonwealth
Government
Departments or
Agencies
Department of Environment and Energy
Department of Health
Department of Infrastructure and
Regional Development
Clean Energy Regulator
Co-ordinating ‘whole of Government’ response to the introduction
of the EfW technology: benefits to regional, state and national
Consistent and accurate messaging to community and
stakeholders
Demonstrating environmental and public health compliance
measures
Commonwealth
Elected Members
Prime Minister – The Hon Malcolm
Turnbull
Former Minister for Infrastructure and
Transport – The Hon Barnaby Joyce MP
(National)
Minister for the Environment and Energy
- The Hon Josh Frydenberg (Liberal)
Minister for Health - The Hon Greg Hunt
(Liberal)
Minister for Regional Development -
Senator The Hon Fiona Nash (National)
Member for Gippsland and former
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport -
The Hon Darren Chester MP (Nationals)
Whole of the Government response
Managing reputational risk to Government
Consistent and accurate messaging to community and
stakeholders relating to benefits and compliance
Understanding of the project, the capability of the technology and
its application in the setting
Victorian
Government
Departments &
Agencies
Department of Premier & Cabinet
Latrobe Valley Authority (LVA)
Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
Department of Environment, Land, Water
and Planning (DELWP)
Department of Economic Development,
Jobs, Transport and Resources
Co-ordinating ‘whole of Government’ response to the introduction
of the technology: benefits to regional, state and national economy,
introducing renewable baseload energy, environmental and public
health compliance and reuse solution
Inter-Government and interagency co-ordination
Consistent and accurate messaging to community and
stakeholders
Demonstrating environmental and public health compliance
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Stakeholder group Stakeholders Stakeholder interest in the project
(DEDJTR)
Regional Development Victoria (RDV)
Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS)
Sustainability Victoria (SV)
measures
Victorian
Government Elected
State Members
The Premier of Victoria – Hon Daniel
Andrews MP
Minister for Health – Hon Jill Hennessy
MP
Minister for Industry & Employment – The
Hon Ben Carroll MP (and previously the
Hon. Wade Noonan MP)
Minister for Energy, Environment and
Climate Change - Hon Lily D’Ambrosio
MP
Minister for Planning – Hon. Richard
Wynn MP
Minister for Agriculture and Regional
Development – Hon. Jaala Pulford MP
Whole of the Government response
Managing reputational risk to Government
Consistent and accurate messaging to community and
stakeholders relating to benefits and compliance
Understanding of the project, the capability of the technology and
its application in the setting
Local Government
(Elected Members &
Administration)
Latrobe City Council,
Baw Baw Shire Council,
Cardinia Shire Council,
City of Casey,
Mornington Peninsula Shire
City of Greater Dandenong,
Bass Coast Shire Council
South Gippsland Shire Council
East Gippsland Shire Council
Wellington Shire Council
Approving any relevant planning controls
Understanding of the project, the capability of the technology and
its application in the setting
Consistent and accurate messaging to community and
stakeholders relating to benefits and compliance
Ensuring the interests of their local constituents are protected and
queries responded to
Other Authorities and
Peak Bodies
Infrastructure Victoria
Metropolitan Waste and Resource
Recovery Group (MWRRG),
Gippsland Waste and Resource
Recovery Group (GWRRG)
Gippsland Local Government Network
(GLGN)
Gippsland Water Factory
Australian Industry Group
Understanding of the project, the capability of the technology and
its application in the setting particularly with regard to the treatment
of municipal waste
Consistent and accurate messaging to community and
stakeholders relating to benefits and compliance
Representing the interests of their membership to deliver them the
best outcomes
Community Communities within proximity of Mill, and
townships within Latrobe City or near
transfer stations upstream of the Mill
Risks of impacts to human health and the environment, reduction in
the quality of life in the suburbs or towns surrounding the
operations and impact on property values and businesses.
Scepticism relating to previous environmental performance from
the Mill and the legacy of previous environmental accidents within
the region and the real or perceived risk and impact to human
health.
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Stakeholder group Stakeholders Stakeholder interest in the project
Business Groups or
Commercial
organisations
Committee for Gippsland (C4G)
Traralgon Chamber of Commerce &
Industry Inc.
Advance Morwell (incorporating Morwell
Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
Moe Traders
Victorian Chamber of Commerce and
Industry
Qube Logistics
AUSNET
Potential Financiers
DASMA Recycling
Multifuel Energy (UK)
FCC (UK)
Ballast Phoenix (UK)
Carbon8 (UK)
Hitachi Zosen Inova
Keppel Seghers
Martin GMBH
Understanding of the project, the capability of the technology and
its application in the setting
Consistent and accurate messaging relating to benefits and
compliance
Representing the interests of their membership or organisation to
deliver them the best outcomes
Community or
Interest Groups
Voices of the Valley
Committee for Gippsland (C4G)
Maryvale Community Consultative
Committee (CCC)
Champions of the Bush
Federation University
Planet Ark
Understanding of the project, the capability of the technology and
its application in the setting
Consistent and accurate messaging relating to benefits and
compliance
Challenging the project and representing the interests of their
members or community to deliver them the best outcomes
Media Latrobe Valley Express
Gippsland Times
South Gippsland Sentinel Times
Weekly Times
ABC Gippsland
Prime 7
WIN TV
Channel 9 Gippsland
Gippsland FM 104.7
Hit Gippsland (FM)
3mFM (Community radio)
Local interest news
Understanding of the project, the capability of the technology and
its application in the setting
Representing the views of their listenership / readership and asking
questions and seeing information about the project
Unions Relevant unions associated with AP
operations (need specifics)
Industrial implications for their members
AP workforce Workforce at Maryvale Mill and Preston
sites
Impact on the stability and opportunities for their roles, the long
term viability of AP and any impact on their specific roles.
AP Board The Australian board of directors includes
AP Chief Executive Officer, AP Chief
Financial Officer, NPI Representative
Director and NPI Tokyo based directors.
The Australian board of directors is
comprised of five males and one female.
Review and endorsement (or otherwise) of the business case for
the EfW Plant
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2.4 History of community engagement and current engagement framework
Throughout the decades that AP has been operating within the Latrobe Valley, it has held a consistent focus on being approachable and maintaining transparent relationships with the key stakeholders and the local community relating to its operations and initiatives.
Over recent years, AP has established a track record participating in the local community by providing sponsorships to community and sporting organisations, as well as maintaining open and accessible relationships with local media outlets, either proactively or reactively in response to questions or issues.
AP’s Maryvale sponsorship committee provides financial support to and houses the Maryvale CFA Fire Brigade, and AP’s various operations provide financial and in-kind support to the following organisations and events:
Doxa Youth Foundation
KIDS Foundation
Christmas Party for Special Kids
Traralgon Apex Club
Lions Club of Morwell
The Flagstaff Group
Various local sporting groups, health support groups, schools and kindergartens, aged care and scouting groups.
AP is also a member of the Committee for Gippsland (C4G). This group includes small, medium and large businesses, industry, community organisations and education providers, where AP can contribute a voice in making Gippsland a more socially, environmentally and economically sustainable region.
The organisation maintains a clear and demonstrated commitment to a range of safety, quality, sustainability and environmental certifications across its operations. These efforts, around maintaining and exceeding compliance in these areas also contributes to AP’s reputation within the local community.
AP is committed to keeping their workforce informed about all areas of the business including production, financial performance, market related updates and other external matters of interest through various channels and on a regular basis. Briefings are also provided to trade union officials who represent AP employees.
Recent research which incorporated data collection from the Maryvale workforce demonstrates their strong engagement and interest in the role they and the Mill play in the local community and the role they and AP more generally can play in enhancing its reputation in the Latrobe Valley through increasing their efforts around grass roots engagement activities. Some community concerns relating to noise and odours from existing operations have been raised, however this has not adversely affected goodwill or the company’s reputation in the community over recent years.
AP also has the long established MCCC which meets quarterly to discuss the Maryvale Mill and its operations with selected community representatives. This regular meeting provides community members the opportunity to engage with AP about their operations and communicate any concerns on behalf of the Maryvale community.
2.5 Energy from Waste Project consultation
This section discusses the engagement activities conducted by AP specifically in relation to the development of the EfW Project. It highlights the efforts that AP has made to inform the community about the proposed Project and the outcomes of the engagement activities, ensuring the community has the opportunity to provide feedback.
AP initially undertook community consultation regarding its potential investment in an EfW plant. The first three community focus groups took place in August 2017 and were held in Traralgon, Moe and Morwell with
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participants independently recruited so as to represent a broad cross section of the region. A second community consultation focus group was held in September 2017. This time AP advertised for interest in attending with the aim of encouraging community members with a particular interest or who were engaged to attend.
There was strong interest in the concept and important feedback on areas where the community wanted greater information was received.
Central to the engagement of the local community and businesses has been the establishment of the Project Office and Information Centre in the Morwell CBD (126 George St). This provides the public, interest groups and government agencies an opportunity to meet with Project personnel and ask questions about the Project and also highlights AP’s strong commitment to meaningful consultation and engagement. AP has actively encouraged community members and interested stakeholders to visit the Information Centre to learn more about the project and the technology being considered. This has included extensive advertising in local media outlets as well as distribution of project posters to local businesses in Morwell, Traralgon and Moe.
Table 2.2 : Stakeholder engagement activities completed to date
Dates Activity Detail
13/1/17 State Minister Briefing Minister D’Ambrosio visit to Maryvale Mill, with EfW briefing from David Jettner
and Julian Mathers
16/3/17 State Premier Briefing Premier Andrews briefed on EfW by senior NPI and AP executives
16/3/17 Prime Minister Briefing Prime Minister Turnbull briefed on EfW by senior NPI and AP executives
11/05/17 Presentations to the Maryvale
Community Consultative
Committee (CCC)
Presentation of the EfW concept and how this could integrate into the operations
of AP’s Maryvale plant and what will be covered by the feasibility study
Update of progress 10/08/17
09/11/17
09/07/17 European Technology Study
Tour
Visit leading technology options for thermal treatment – Moving Grate,
Circulating Fluidised Bed, and Bubbling Fluidised Bed. To provide additional
input into the evaluation of the most appropriate technology for the AP Proposal
Throughout 2017 Regular briefings to staff of AP’s
Maryvale plant
AP’s Maryvale staff were kept up to date with the status of the EfW feasibility
study at staff briefings throughout 2017
21-22/08/17 Focus groups One group of employees and three groups of community members were
recruited through a specialist market research firm to represent a broad cross
section of the region
The primary purpose was to gain insights into what the community understood
about EfW technology, and any concerns they may have about its adoption in the
Latrobe Valley and/or by Australian Paper
25/09/17 Community Forum Discussed the EfW concept and the AP Maryvale site in general with community
members who attended in response to advertisements in the local paper.
The primary focus was to understand the views of the local residents who were
actively engaged in the local community and/or Australian Paper / Energy from
Waste.
1/10/17 onwards Regular advertisements in the
Latrobe Valley Express
Advertisements to raise awareness of the EfW feasibility study and to encourage
community members to visit the Information Centre
05/10/17 Meetings with EPA staff Meetings were organised with various EPA personnel to discuss the project
01/11/17 High level discussion with senior managers at EPA
22/11/17 Discussion with different experts within EPA regarding details required for Works
Approval submission
08/12/17 Visit to the Morwell Project Office and Information Centre
19/10/17 Meeting with Regional
Development Victoria (RDV)
Meetings were organised with various RDV personnel to discuss the project and
which government departments and agencies had been brief and consulted.
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Dates Activity Detail
October 2017 European Study Tour Tour of 4 EfW plants in Europe attended by representatives of Planet Ark,
Federation University, CFMEU, Jacobs, AP and Nippon Paper Industries
04/11/17 Meeting with Japanese Consul-
General
Provided the Japanese consul general an overview of the EfW feasibility study
Regular staff
briefings
22/11/2017
Maryvale employee engagement
briefings
The EfW concept was discussed with site staff and how an EfW plant could
integrate into Maryvale operations and what will be covered by feasibility study
23/11/2017 Meeting with Latrobe City
Council
Meeting to discuss AP’s consultation program
30/11/2017 Meeting with Latrobe City -
Planning
Overview of the Project, Statutory planning considerations and a planning
approvals pathway
1/12/2017 Meeting with Latrobe Valley
Authority (LVA) and RDV
Meeting to discuss progress of EfW feasibility study and inclusion in LVA New
Energy Jobs and Investment Prospectus
11/12/17 Information Centre opens to
public
Providing the community information on energy from waste as a concept and
what the Project would mean for the region. Includes interactive displays,
factsheets and tours
12/12/17 Meeting with Traralgon Chamber
of Commerce
Meeting with President to discuss EfW feasibility study and opportunities to
engage with members
12/12//17 Meeting with Advance Morwell Meeting with President to discuss EfW feasibility study and opportunities to
engage with members
13/12/2017 Meeting with DELWP Discussion on the need for an EES Referral and the timing of submission
13/12/17 Media release Media release updating on feasibility study
13/12/2017 Interview with ABC Gippsland
and Latrobe Valley Express
Interview on Energy from Waste feasibility study
15/12/17 Traralgon Chamber of
Commerce
Presentation to Members’ meeting to provide an overview of the EfW Feasibility
Study
15/12/17 EPA Regional Office tour of
Information Centre
Tour of Project information centre
16/12/17 Interview with Gippsland FM 25 min live interview with Gippsland FM on Energy from waste project
10/01/18 Tour of info centre- State MP Victorian Member of Parliament for Morwell Russell Northe toured the
information centre
11/01/18 Public notice about the
information centre
Win News ran a 30 second piece notifying the public that the Information Centre
is open for the public to visit
19/01/2018 Tour of the Information Centre by
the Gippsland Local Government
Network (GLGN)
Members of the GLGN toured the Project Information Centre, with a follow-up
briefing back at Latrobe City Council offices including the provision of an
Information Pack with Renewable Energy HuB & 5 Factsheets.
15/2/18 Presentation to Traralgon
Chamber of Commerce
Presentation by AP representative to TCCC’s AGM updating on progress of the
EfW feasibility study
19/02/18 Committee for Gippsland policy
update
Circulation to C4G members of policy update explaining EfW feasibility study
process
23/02/18 Committee for Gippsland
presentation
Present a project update to the board of the Committee for Gippsland
27/02/18 Morwell Business Information
Night
Invited local Morwell businesses to attend an information evening and briefing.
14/03/18 Interview with Gippsland FM 25 min live interview with Gippsland FM on Energy from waste project
14-17/03/18 Pop Up Info Centre – Traralgon Providing the community information on energy from waste as a concept and
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Dates Activity Detail
Centre Plaza what the Project would mean for the region. Includes interactive displays,
factsheets.
103 groups of people engaged with over 4 days.
19/03/18 Opening of the Information
Centre
Providing the community information on energy from waste as a concept and
what the Project would mean for the region
21/03/18 DELWP Young Professional
Network (YPN)
Tour of Project information centre, presentation on sustainability at AP.
To date, the project Information Centre in Morwell has had 105 visitors and has hosted 25 delegations.
2.5.1 Key outcomes from consultation activities
The stakeholder engagement and consultation activities completed as detailed in Sections 2.4 and 2.5 have enabled AP to identify a range of considerations and concerns that stakeholders have in regards to the development of an EfW Plant at the Maryvale site. The key considerations and concerns include:
Air quality: A concern around air pollution and the impact of potential gases that would result from burning waste such as plastics and a related concern regarding the potential health impacts caused by air emissions
Odour: Concern that transporting, storing and burning rubbish may cause additional odour issues
Social impacts: Concern regarding the impact of rubbish trucks on local roads on local traffic
Social
- Concern that the Project would create the perception of the local community as ‘Melbourne’s dumping ground’
- Consideration regarding the future security of employment for employees of the existing Maryvale Mill
- Opportunities for future employment associated with direct roles and indirect downstream roles and business opportunities.
Community engagement: A desire for AP to keep the community informed with full open and transparent consultation and to take a proactive approach to engagement for the Project
Noise: Concern regarding legacy noise issues from the existing mill and the possibility the EfW plant could compound this
Waste: A concern surrounding the handling and disposal of the waste product from the incineration process
Water quality: A concern that leakage of contaminated material may contaminate groundwater.
2.5.2 Future planned consultation activities
AP intends to continue dialogue with stakeholders as the Project progresses so that all stakeholders can have the opportunity to be adequately informed about the Project and how it may relate to their circumstances. Table 2.3 outlines the key stakeholder engagement activities.
The following government agencies will need to be met with to
engage with and educate on the project at various stages,
including:
DELWP
EPA
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Timing Activity Detail
DPC
RDV
WorkSafe
Latrobe Valley Authority
MWRRG
GWRRG
Latrobe City Council
CFA
Quarterly Maryvale Community Consultative Committee
meetings
Present regular project updates to the MCCC, and use these
opportunities to identify any issues that community has with
the project.
Throughout 2018 Maryvale employee briefings Will be used to communicate the progress of the EfW
feasibility study to employees at the AP Maryvale site
Throughout 2018 Ongoing community engagement Advertising, Information Centre visits and public dissemination
of material to communicate the progress of the EfW feasibility
study
Throughout 2018 Ongoing business and community group
engagement
Continued presentations and dissemination of material to
business and community groups updating them on progress of
EfW feasibility study
19 February 2018 Committee for Gippsland policy update Circulation to C4G members of policy update explaining EfW
feasibility study process
23 February 2018 Committee for Gippsland presentation Present a project update to the board of the Committee for
Gippsland
April 2018 Public Information Session AP intends to hold a Public Information Session around the
time of submission of the EPA Works Approval and council
Planning Permit Applications. The purpose of the Information
Session is to update the public on the status of the approvals
and the Project and to hear any comments and feedback.
March 2018 Travelling Information Centre AP is constructing a portable Information Centre (‘Pop-up
shop’) which will be temporarily located in public areas in
Morwell, Traralgon and Moe. The purpose is to further raise
awareness with the public of the EfW project
March 2018 Committee for Gippsland Round table event Presentation to C4G Round table event on the EfW feasibility
study
March 2018 (tbc) Release of LVA New Energy Jobs and
Investment Prospectus
Inclusion in Prospectus of details of the EfW project and
potential impacts and benefits for the Latrobe Valley
25/3/2018 Maryvale Mill Open Day AP will have an Open Day at the Maryvale Mill. This is an
opportunity for the public to look around the Maryvale Mill and
meet with AP personnel.
March / April 2018 Community engagement campaign on EfW
emissions
Public information session to provide information to interested
community members on EfW plant emissions
2.6 Management of issues raised by the community and other stakeholders
Table 2.4 below lists the key issues and concerns raised throughout the community and stakeholder engagement activities completed to date, and how the concerns will be addressed throughout the construction and operation phases of the Project.
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Table 2.4 : Community issues and concerns raised to date
Issue How the issue will be addressed
Air quality and
Health
Construction
Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) will be prepared in accordance with Environmental
Guidelines for Major Construction Sites (EPA Publication 480, 1996) prior to the commencement of construction.
These will include appropriate control measures for dust and emissions from construction equipment.
Operations
The plant is being designed to meet the State Environment Protection Policy for Air Quality Management (SEPP
(AQM)) and site specific emission limits set out by the EPA (outlined in the site licence which will be updated prior
to or during commissioning of the plant). The plant is also being design to meet the stack emissions standards set
in the European Union’s the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU (IED).
Odour Operations
The plant will be designed to meet the State Environment Protection Policy for Air Quality Management (SEPP
(AQM)). Municipal waste will only be stored in a negatively pressured waste bunker, with air extracted sent to the
boilers to be combusted, destroying odorous gasses.
The waste transported to site will be in sealed or enclosed containers to minimise fugitive odour.
Water quality Construction
Construction activities will meet EPA guidelines. Construction environmental management plans will be prepared
demonstrating appropriate erosion and sediment control measures and other controls (e.g., no refuelling near
waterways). These plans may need to be approved by relevant government departments prior to construction
commencing.
Construction environmental management plans will also be prepared demonstrating appropriate control measures
for managing any construction impacts on groundwater.
Operations
Surface water runoff has been successfully managed on the site during its many years of operation. Limited water
outside of cooling tower water make up, dust and ash suppressant and for boiler steam production, is to be used
during operation of the EfW plant. Waste water is able to be handled by the Maryvale site’s water management
system.
The plant will be designed to meet the State Environment Protection Policy (Groundwaters of Victoria).
Social
(Traffic)
Construction
Throughout construction, the high level estimates of traffic accessing the site are 780-800 cars and approximately
26 trucks per day. Where practicable, construction traffic will also be directed to use the route mentioned below to
avoid impacts on local traffic.
Operations
During operations an additional 79 vehicles (assuming worst case of no rail logistics) are anticipated to be required
to visit the site per day.
Vehicles will access the site via the Princess Freeway (M1) and then Alexanders Road or Tramway Road.
Alexanders Rd carries 7,900 vehicles a day, while Tramway Rd carries an estimate 10,200 vehicles a day. Neither
are considered close to their capacity. By restricting the majority of vehicles to this route, the additional vehicles will
be largely able to avoid local traffic as these roads only have a minor residential access role.
Local Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCV) will likely travel directly to the EfW facility from their points of collection.
A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) covering construction and operations of the EfW plant will be developed in
consultation with the Latrobe City Council and VicRoads, and to the satisfaction of the Minister for Roads and Road
Safety, and this TMP may also form part of the planning permit for the Project.
Social (Reputation) Construction & Operation
AP will look to educate the wider community of the benefits that the EfW plant will have on the community and how
the EfW process actually works, providing facts of how existing plants and technology around the world have had
minimal negative impacts on their communities.
The community Information Centre in Maryvale, interviews with media outlets and empowering Maryvale
employees to promote the project are examples of how AP are working to ensure the Project earns a positive
reputation that matches its anticipated environmental performance.
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Issue How the issue will be addressed
Noise impacts Construction
Construction activities will meet EPA guidelines for noise levels and working hours - Noise Control Guidelines,
Publication 1254 (Construction Noise)
Operations
The plant is designed to meet EPA Publication 1411 Noise from Industry in Regional Victoria (NIRV) requirements;
i.e. the EfW Plant will have no net contribution to the overall noise level experienced at the respective nearby
residences (houses) and hence no adverse impacts during operation. Details of these limits are outlined in Chapter
8: Noise Emissions of this WAA.
Community
Engagement
Construction
AP will ensure they are providing all interested stakeholders with updates about all relevant Project developments
throughout the approvals and construction phases of the Project. A community Information Centre has been
established for the Project in Morwell and a Project specific webpage and email address will be updated to ensure
that all stakeholders are able to access up to date Project information.
Operation
The Maryvale CCC, AP Maryvale site employee updates and maintenance of the Project webpage including AP
contact information will enable ongoing updates and provide a communication link with the community regarding
the operation and environmental performance of the EfW plant
Waste Operations
Modelling has shown that residual waste from the EfW plant will fall within the category of Industrial Waste. This will
require the waste to be transported and disposed of in accordance with the Industrial Waste Resource Guidelines.
Options for beneficial reuse are also actively being pursued.
Periodic testing will be undertaken in accordance with the Industrial Waste Resource Guidelines- Sampling and
Analysis of Waters, Wastewater, Soils and Waste, to ensure that the residual waste for the plant aligns with the
modelling that has taken place, ensuring that all waste materials are handled and disposed of appropriately.
2.7 Further information
Further information on the Project can be obtained from numerous sources, including the company website, via email, or in person at the EfW Information Centre, as described in the table below. AP welcomes all feedback from the community and agencies.
