The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has today commenced advertising of Council’s Development Licence Application for the establishment of a composting facility next to the Bairnsdale Regional Landfill, at 200 Johnstons Road, Forge Creek VIC 3875.

EPA invites anyone who feels they may be affected by the proposed development activities to make a submission using the online form available at: https://engage.vic.gov.au/east-gippsland-shire-council-app041739

EPA will consider submissions made before 11:59 pm, 10 July 2025 and they will notify all submitters of our decision.

Notice of the License application and submission period has been published by the EPA in the Bairnsdale Advertiser.

We are hosting a community drop-in session to share updates on the proposed Food and Garden Organics (FOGO) Composting Facility at Johnstons Road, Forge Creek, next to the Bairnsdale Regional Landfill.

Thursday 12 June 2025
1.00 pm - 7.00 pm
Council Corporate Centre
273 Main Street, Bairnsdale

This informal session is an opportunity to:
• View the revised site map, buffer map and updated odour modelling
• Speak directly with the applicant and design consultants
• Share your feedback on the amended plans

The updated proposal has been revised following community submissions and feedback received at the March information session.

Following this session, the amended designs will be submitted to Council’s Planning Team for consideration as part of the planning permit application.

All community members are welcome to attend and learn more about the project. We hope to see you there and welcome your continued input into this important project. Enquiries: Alisanen Boag - Manager Planning, Beveridge Williams, boaga@bevwill.com.au.

You can find out more about the proposal, and view plans and other supporting documentation at eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/building-and-development/advertised-planning-permit-applications.

A community information session was held Thursday 27 March regarding the planning permit application for a proposed organic composting facility next to Bairnsdale Regional Landfill, Johnstons Road, Forge Creek.

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