Attendees:
Theo Pykoulas (TP) – Maribyrnong City Council
Quentin Cooke (QC) - EPA
Ian Rice (IR) - Marstel Terminals Coode Island
David Barnes (DB) - Marstel Terminals Coode Island
Michael Isaachsen (MI) - Community
Joan Thomas (JT) - Community
Valerie Gemmell (VG) - Community
Andrew Clifton (AC) - Community
Apologies:
nil
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Start time of the meeting: 5:50 pm .
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IR welcomed everyone and in particular welcomed Valerie Gemmell back to group.
1. and 2. Business arising from Previous Meeting Minutes (11/ 02/08)
Truck routes used from Coode Island to customers .
TP stated that the Council is taking public comments with regard to the Eddington Report.
For more information, follow the following link to the Maribyrnong City Council’s website at: http://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.asp?Page_Id=2947
This details Council's planned actions including an upcoming community forum on the 26 May.
Cotton Mills Development
TP informed the group that the applicant whose planning permit was rejected by council has decided to exercise their right to appeal and has applied to VCAT for a hearing, which is scheduled for May 29.
IR indicated to the group that it is Marstel’s intention to be present at the hearing.
There was lengthy discussion regarding the content of the objection to the planning permit, the current status of the situation, and the implications of the VCAT hearing. As an outcome the community members present at the meeting expressed significant concern over the proposed development being allowed to go ahead, and that this be noted to the EPA, POMC, WorkSafe, and the Maribyrnong City Council.
3. Environmental Improvement Plan.
Items for updating:
1.1 Performance testing of the Combustor was completed in March 08. A stabilized flow over a one hour period enabled a complete set of results to be obtained. The outcome being that the performance of the combustor is well within the EPA licence conditions.
1.2 Phenol Scrubbers - Performance Testing is due currently, possibly in conjunction with the next ship discharge.
1.3 Leak Detection and Repair - Testing completed during March. No leak paths were detected.
2.1 Sewer connection - IR stated that Marstel have placed an order for the supply and installation of an
underground tank and pump and connection into the Coode pressurized sewer .
2.3 A further round of groundwater sampling was completed in March 08. Results indicate that site
operations by Marstel are having no impact on the condition of the groundwater.
2.4 At the last meeting TP said he would approach the Council Parks and Gardens Dept. to enquire if
they would be interested in utilizing the captured rainwater from Martel’s site after normal testing
procedures have been completed. Logistics of water pick up make for release to river a better
alternative.
2.5 Investigate options for capture and reuse of storm water from roofed areas - IR advised this project is
on hold at present as it is not included in this year's budget. The quantity of rainwater is probably not
enough to justify tank expenditure.
3.1 Quantiry waste produced - IR will calculate 2007 quantity.
3.2 Identify and evaluate waste minimization options - IR confirmed Marstel are committed to reducing
waste as much as possible.
4.1 Utility Usages: Graphs not ready for this meeting and will be updated for the next meeting. Usages
have been consistent according to invoices received.
7.1 Environmental Improvement Plan – Review due currently.
7.3 Environmental Management System: Marstel are completing items required for an effective EMS .
Lots of work to be done.
8.1 Minutes posted on the website - IR communicated to the group that the minutes will continue to be
posted on the website as soon as possible after each meeting.
4. Operations Report
IR presented the highlights of the Coode Island operation over the past three months.
5. Other Business
Mobile number of TP & IR to be added to the next agenda.
Community members interested in Marstel Altona plans and developments. Comment from IR was that a Marstel Altona Community Group could be reformed. Community members said that it would be more practical to have only one meeting to attend, and that an update on Marstel Altona and indeed other Marstel sites would be favourable. IR would take this suggestion back to Senior management. The intention would be to provide a presentation at the next meeting.
Action: IR will discuss with Tim Gunning (Australian General Manager) and Michael Frost
(Altona Site Manager).
Next meeting will be 11th August 2008 2008 at 5.45pm
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