Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA has received a Works Approval application from CopRice (a division of Ricegrowers Ltd) to upgrade an existing animal feed manufacturing facility to expand its range of products to include extruded dog food (dry dog food).
The site at 2 & 4 Barry Court, Wangaratta was previously operated by Feed Rite Pty Ltd to produce extruded equine feed. CopRice acquired the site in July 2019 and propose to upgrade the facility and expand its range of products.
A planning permit for the facility was issued by Rural City of Wangaratta on 2 March 2020.
Interested persons are encouraged to ask any questions about the Works Approval process or CopRice’s proposal. The Q&A will close at 12 pm, 16 September 2020. The full application and submission details can be viewed at https://engage.vic.gov.au/epa-works-approvals/coprice
EPA Works Approvals
Works Approvals are issued by EPA under the Environment Protection Act 1970. They are required for industrial and waste management activities that have the potential for significant environmental impact.
A Works Approval permits plant and equipment to be installed, the operation of which will result in one or more of the following
• The discharge of waste to the environment
• An increase in, or alteration to, an existing discharge.
• A change in the way waste is treated or stored.
