VCAT Process
What was the final ruling stated by Nick Wimbush?
The license is to be denied, the waste center cannot be built
What waste management strategy currently exists in Hampton Park, and what do they want to replace it with?
Hampton Road landfill and wanting to change it to a waste transfer station
What was Nick Wimbush's role?
Hearing officer
What was the main final reason Wimbush outlined in his ruling?
The issue of odour, the projections from the current waste Centre failed to meet the requirements of the Environmental Reference Standards.
What is the intended purpose of the waste transfer station?
To take over the landfill to compress waste for transfer to Maryvale energy(as it was going to shut in 2030 anyway)
What did Dr Lyn Denison discuss for Environment Protection Authority and what was the main argument?
Human health- inadequate odour and emissions safeguards
How many times did VCAT carry out inspections of the site and surrounding area?
3 times
What implementation has veiola planned to put in place to prevent odour?
Negative pressure mechanisms to lock in odour
Why did the Environmental Protection Authority Victoria argue against the proposed plans?
Unacceptable risks to human and environmental health
Did VCAT provide notices to the surrounding community and stakeholders, if so what was the response?
Yes, there were 750 responses with 711 being objections
How many councils does this affect?
9
What were the main arguments from the respondents?
Inappropriate location, odour and pollution, noise and traffic, and safety risks
What did VCAT greatly consult during their decision making process and why?
The Environmental Protection Authority Acts, Because the authority already denied their request and highlighted how their acts would not upheld if the build went ahead.
What are current public views on the landfill site?
Many complaints of odour and not wanting the waste transfer station to be built as it will get worse
Who did the applicant call on and what did each person discuss?
Iain Cowan- odour, Tom Evans- noise, Jackie Wright- human health