Licensed and registered major hazard facilities
A list of all currently licensed and registered major hazard facilities in Victoria.
Major hazard facilities
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Ampol Australia Petroleum Pty Ltd
Address
411 Douglas Parade, Newport, 3015
Term
5 years
Expiry date
22 July 2024
Conditions
No
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APA Orbost Gas Plant Pty Ltd
Address
Ewings Marsh Road, Corringle, 3888
Term
5 years
Expiry date
3 February 2026
Conditions
No
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APA VTS Australia (Operations) Pty Ltd
Address
180 Greens Road, Dandenong, 3175
Term
5 years
Expiry date
22 February 2024
Conditions
No
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Arch Wood Protection (Aust) Pty Ltd
Address
Station Street, Trentham, 3458
Term
5 years
Expiry date
13 January 2025
Conditions
No
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Aurumtown Pty Ltd
Address
CA 20/21 Wattlevale Rd, Mitchellstown VIC 3168
Term
Registered
Expiry Date
17 March 2024
Conditions
Not Applicable
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Beach Energy (Operations) Limited
Address
5775 South Gippsland Highway, Lang Lang, 3984
Term
5 years
Expiry date
20 March 2024
Conditions
No
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Beach Energy (Operations) Limited
Address
305 Waarre Road Port Campbell, 3269
Term
5 years
Expiry date
29 July 2027
Conditions
No
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BOC Limited
Address
351 Hammond Road, Dandenong, 3175
Term
5 years
Expiry date
4 September 2024
Conditions
No
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Chemring Australia Pty Ltd
Address
230 Staceys Road, Anakie, 3213
Term
5 years
Expiry date
25 July 2026
Conditions
Yes
- Chemring Australia Pty Ltd (Chemring) must establish and implement a continuous improvement action plan for the Safety Management System (SMS) by no later than 26 January 2022 (the CIA Plan). The CIA Plan must contain, as a minimum:
- improvement actions for performance monitoring of the SMS focusing on Management of Change and risk control measures; and
- reflect the results of:
- Chemring's periodic review of the SMS;
- Chemring's periodic review of control measure performance monitoring; and
- any audit
- Chemring's senior management must provide a presentation to the WorkSafe delegate on or before 30 November 2021, outlining the work Chemring has undertaken to improve performance monitoring at the Lara Major Hazard Facility, ensuring that the performance monitoring covers all aspects of the SMS and risk control measures. The presentation must also include a description of initiatives implemented to improve the communication of key safety information on the performance of the Major Hazard Facility to employees and Health and Safety Representatives.
- Chemring Australia Pty Ltd (Chemring) must establish and implement a continuous improvement action plan for the Safety Management System (SMS) by no later than 26 January 2022 (the CIA Plan). The CIA Plan must contain, as a minimum:
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Cooper Energy (CH) Pty Ltd
Address
192 Brumbys Road, Port Campbell, 3269
Term
5 years
Expiry date
7 October 2026
Conditions
Yes
By no later than 7 April 2022, Cooper Energy (CH) Pty Ltd (Cooper Energy) is to demonstrate to the satisfaction of WorkSafe Victoria (in its discretion), by written report, that the fire protection systems installed at the Athena Gas Plant (the Facility) continue to be appropriate for the types and quantities of Schedule 14 materials present at the Facility. In order to comply with this condition, Cooper Energy must, at a minimum:
- update the fire safety study (or equivalent technical study) for the Facility (Updated Study); and
- in the event the Updated Study identifies additional risk control measures to reduce the magnitude and the severity of consequences from potential incidents, then Cooper must provide to WorkSafe an action plan detailing when and how it will adopt the risk control measures, so far as is reasonably practicable
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Elgas Limited
Address
120 Greens Road, Dandenong, 3175
Term
5 years
Expiry date
9 September 2027
Conditions
Yes
The Chief Executive Officer and/or the most senior officer of Elgas Limited (Elgas) that is resident in Victoria, must meet with the Major Hazard Facility Licence Delegate (Delegate) of the Victorian WorkCover Authority (WorkSafe), and provide a presentation that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Delegate, that Elgas is demonstrating commitment towards an ongoing sustainable performance monitoring and auditing program for the SMS elements and the risk control measures at the Major Hazard Facility (MHF) located at 120 Greens Road, Dandenong.
The first meeting must occur on or before 30 November 2022, with subsequent compliance meetings to be held initially every 3 months, on dates directed by the Delegate. The frequency will be reviewed after a 12 month period. Examples of the matters that should be addressed by Elgas in the Meeting, include the following:
- The performance monitoring, auditing and reporting processes being implemented by Elgas, and how they are providing Elgas Management with insight into the effectiveness of the MHF's Safety Management System (SMS);
- How the outcomes of the performance monitoring, auditing and reporting processes compare to established performance standards;
- How the performance monitoring, auditing and reporting processes are providing Elgas Management with insight into the adequacy and effectiveness of the MHF's adopted risk control measures compared with established performance standards;
- The corrective actions that are being taken to address gaps identified from the performance monitoring and auditing activities;
- How performance monitoring and auditing results are being used to continually improve all aspects of the SMS and risk control measures; and
- Any other matters that Elgas considers appropriate to demonstrate its commitment towards implementing an ongoing sustainable performance monitoring and auditing program for the SMS elements and the risk control measures implemented at the Facility.
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Elgas Limited
Address
61 Radnor Drive Deer Park, 3023
Term
5 years
Expiry date
21 February 2025
Conditions
No
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Esso Australia Pty Ltd
Address
Cemetery Road, Hastings, 3915
Term
5 years
Expiry date
10 August 2023
Conditions
Amendment to licence. No Conditions
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Esso Australia Pty Ltd
Address
Garretts Road, Longford, 3850
Term
5 years
Expiry date
10 December 2023
Conditions
Amendment to licence. No Conditions
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FBT - Transwest Pty Ltd
Address
1 Amanda Road, Tottenham, 3012
Term
5 years
Expiry date
19 May 2023
Conditions
No
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Freight Specialists Pty Ltd
Address
1-13 Sunline Drive, Truganina, 3029
Term
5 years
Expiry date
1 December 2024
Conditions
No
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Hexion Pty Ltd
Address
Gate 3, 765 Ballarat Road, Deer Park, 3023
Term
5 years
Expiry date
18 November 2022
Conditions
Yes
On or before 18 November 2018, then on or before 18 November in each subsequent year of the licence period, Hexion Pty Ltd must demonstrate by written report provided to WorkSafe Victoria that:
- the results of its performance monitoring and auditing verify the effectiveness of the Hexion Environment, Health and Safety Management System (EHS-MS) and all risk control measures adopted at the Brimbank facility;
- the results of performance monitoring demonstrate ongoing improvement of the EHS-MS; and
- corrective action is being undertaken where the results of performance monitoring and/or audits indicate deficiencies in the effectiveness of the EHS-MS and adopted risk control measures.
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Ixom Operations Pty Ltd
Address
166-180 Doherty’s Road, Laverton North, 3026
Term
5 years
Expiry date
10 October 2023
Conditions
Amendment to licence. No Conditions.
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Lochard Energy (Iona Operations) Pty Ltd
Address
285 Waarre Road, Port Campbell, 3268
Term
5 years
Expiry date
24 September 2024
Conditions
No
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Maxam Australia Pty Ltd
Address
Avenel Depot, 441 Upton Road, Avenel, 3664
Term
1.5 years
Expiry date
-
Conditions
Yes
That by 23 September 2020, MAXAM Australia Pty Ltd provides an updated action plan and the Regional Director and members of the leadership team present this plan to WorkSafe representatives
As a minimum, the plan shall contain the following:
- outline of Maxam's timeline/resourcing for improvements to its safety management system
- timeline and resourcing for improvements to its risk control measures
- discussions of lessons learnt from its revised safety assessment methodology and how Maxam intends to incorporate this methodology into its SMS
- discussions of a timeline and resourcing for preparing Maxam’s next safety case submission
- any outstanding actions from version 5 of the assessment findings report from 6 August 2020
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Melbourne Water Corporation
Address
Stonyford Road, Silvan, 3795
Term
5 years
Expiry date
5 August 2027
Conditions
No
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Melbourne Water Corporation
Address
Thompson Road, Bangholme, 3175
Term
5 years
Expiry date
5 August 2022
Conditions
No
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Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd
Address
29 Francis Street, Yarraville, 3013
Term
5 years
Expiry date
4 December 2022
Conditions
Yes
- On or before 5 March 2018, Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd must demonstrate by written report provided to WorkSafe Victoria, and to the satisfaction of WorkSafe Victoria, that it has:
- investigated the underlying root causes which resulted in the Improvement Notices issued in respect of the Yarraville Terminal, during WorkSafe Victoria's verification in September 2017; and
- identified corrective actions to address these root causes, which will ensure it continues to reduce risks to health and safety, associated with the operation of the Yarraville Terminal, so far as is reasonably practicable.
- On or before 4 December 2018 and thereafter annually, Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd must demonstrate by written report provided to WorkSafe Victoria, and to the satisfaction of WorkSafe Victoria, that:
- as part of performance monitoring and auditing, Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd has undertaken in-field verification of the effectiveness of all risk control measures identified in Appendix P of the Safety Case, and the aspects of the Safety Management System related to these risk control measures; and
- actions have been taken to address any failures of the risk control measures identified, including any necessary improvements to related aspects of the Safety Management System.
- On or before 4 December 2018 and thereafter annually, Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd must demonstrate by written report provided to WorkSafe Victoria, and to the satisfaction of WorkSafe Victoria, that adequate operational and technical support resources have been allocated to ensure Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd’s continuing ability to operate the Yarraville Terminal safely and competently.
- On or before 4 March 2019 and thereafter annually, Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd must demonstrate by written report provided to WorkSafe Victoria, and to the satisfaction of WorkSafe Victoria, that it has:
- undertaken auditing on an annual basis, to verify the effectiveness of the in-field verification program for the Yarraville Terminal; and
- amended the Improvement Plan contained in Appendix I of the Safety Case to include any improvement actions necessary.
- On or before 5 March 2018, Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd must demonstrate by written report provided to WorkSafe Victoria, and to the satisfaction of WorkSafe Victoria, that it has:
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Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd
Address
Melbourne Airport Joint User Hydrant Installation (JUHI), Marker Road, Melbourne Airport, 3045
Term
5 years
Expiry date
3 December 2025
Conditions
No
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Mobil Refining Australia Pty Ltd
Address
Cnr Kororoit Creek Road and Millers Road, Altona, 3018
Term
5 years
Expiry date
4 December 2027
Conditions
No
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Mobil Refining Australia Pty Ltd
Address
Korroroit Creek Road, Altona, 3018
Term
5 years
Expiry date
24 October 2027
Conditions
No
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Mobil Refining Australia Pty Ltd
Address
Nelson Parade, Williamstown, 3016
Term
5 years
Expiry date
24 October 2027
Conditions
No
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Nufarm Australia Limited
Address
103-105 Pipe Road, Laverton North, 3026
Term
5 years
Expiry date
5 January 2026
Conditions
No
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Paper Australia Pty Ltd
Address
Traralgon West Road, Morwell, 3840
Term
5 years
Expiry date
-
Conditions
Yes
That on or before 1 July each year, Paper Australia Pty Ltd demonstrates by written report to the Authority that:
- its performance monitoring program verifies the effectiveness of the Operations Management System and adopted risk control measures;
- the results of performance monitoring demonstrate ongoing improvement of the Operations Management System; and
- Corrective action is being undertaken where the results of performance monitoring indicate deficiencies in the effectiveness of the Operations Management System and adopted risk control measures.
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Qenos Pty Ltd
Address
471-513 Korroroit Creek Road, Altona, 3018
Term
5 years
Expiry date
27 July 2023
Conditions
Amendment to licence. No Conditions
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Ron Crouch Transport Pty Ltd
Address
121-139 Dohertys Road, Altona North
Term
Registered
Expiry date
1 May 2024
Conditions
Not applicable
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Stolthaven Coode Island Pty Ltd
Address
42-52 MacKenzie Road, West Melbourne, 3011
Term
5 years
Expiry date
17 September 2024
Conditions
Yes
- That by 17 September 2020 and on the yearly anniversary of this date throughout the term of the Licence, Stolthaven Coode Island Pty Ltd demonstrates in writing that:
- the results of its performance monitoring are being used to measure the effectiveness of the SMS; and
- steps are being taken to continually improve all aspects of the SMS in accordance with the results obtained.
- That by 17 September 2020 and on the yearly anniversary of this date throughout the term of the Licence, Stolthaven Coode Island Pty Ltd demonstrates in writing that:
- the results of its performance monitoring are being used to measure the effectiveness of risk controls adopted at the facility; and
- corrective actions are being taken in respect of the failure of any risk control measures indicated by this performance monitoring.
- That by 17 September 2020 and on the yearly anniversary of this date throughout the term of the Licence, Stolthaven Coode Island Pty Ltd demonstrates in writing that:
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Supagas Pty Ltd
Address
23 Commercial Drive, Dandenong South, 3175
Term
5 years
Expiry date
20 October 2023
Conditions
No
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Terminals (Quantem) Pty Ltd
Address
70-88 Mackenzie Road, West Melbourne, 3003
Term
5 years
Expiry date
18 September 2023
Conditions
Amendment to licence. No Conditions.
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Toll North Pty Ltd
Address
180 Fitzgerald Road, Laverton North, 3026
Term
5 years
Expiry date
24 October 2026
Conditions
Yes
The Chief Executive Officer and/or the most senior officer of Toll North Pty Ltd (Toll) that is resident in Victoria, must meet with the Major Hazard Facility Licence Delegate (Delegate) of the Victorian WorkCover Authority (WorkSafe), and provide a presentation that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Delegate, that Toll is continuing to safely and competently operate the Major Hazard Facility (MHF) located at 180 Fitzgerald Road, Laverton North (Compliance Meeting). Examples of the matters that should be addressed by Toll in the Compliance Meeting, includes providing evidence that:
- adequate process safety, operational, and technical support resources are allocated to the MHF
- performance reporting processes are providing Toll's Group Management with insight into the effectiveness of the MHF's Safety Management System (SMS) and risk control measures adopted
- performance monitoring and auditing of the MHF's control measures (to verify the effectiveness of the controls) is being used to improve control measure performance over time
- performance monitoring and auditing of the MHF’s SMS (to verify the effectiveness of all aspects of the SMS) is being used to continually improve all aspects of the SMS
The first Compliance Meeting must occur on or before 1 March 2022, with subsequent Compliance Meetings to be held every 6 – 12 months, on dates directed by the Delegate.
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United Terminals Pty Ltd
Address
5 Barclay Crescent, Hastings, 3915
Term
5 years
Expiry date
25 September 2027
Conditions
Yes
The chief executive officer and/or the most senior officer of United Terminals Pty Ltd (United) that is resident in Victoria, must meet with the Major Hazard Facility Licence Delegate (Delegate) of the Victorian WorkCover Authority (WorkSafe), and provide a presentation that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Delegate, that United is continuing to safely and competently operate the Major Hazard Facility (MHF) located at 5 Barclay Crescent, Hastings 3915 (Compliance Meeting). Examples of the matters that should be addressed by United in the Compliance Meeting, includes providing evidence that:
- adequate process safety, operational, and technical support resources are allocated to the MHF;
- performance reporting processes are providing United’s senior management with insight into the effectiveness of the MHF’s Safety Management System (SMS) and risk control measures adopted;
- performance monitoring and auditing of the MHF’s control measures (to verify the effectiveness of the controls) is being used to improve control measure performance over time;
- performance monitoring and auditing of the MHF’s SMS (to verify the effectiveness of all aspects of the SMS) is being used to continually improve all aspects of the SMS;
- action is being taken by United to address gaps identified between the actual performance of the SMS and risk control measures, and the expected performance standard.
The delegate may specify additional matters to be addressed. The first Compliance Meeting must occur on or before 25 March 2023, with subsequent Compliance Meetings to be held every 6 – 12 months, on dates directed by the Delegate.
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Viva Energy Australia Ltd
Address
Burleigh Street, Spotswood, 3015
Term
5 years
Expiry date
6 November 2027
Conditions
No
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Viva Energy Polymers Pty Ltd
Address
Geelong Polypropylene Plant, Refinery Road, Corio, 3214
Term
5 years
Expiry date
28 November 2025
Conditions
Transfer of name change from LyondellBassell Australia Pty Ltd to Viva Energy Polymers Pty Ltd
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Viva Energy Refining Pty Ltd
Address
137-207 McManus Road, Lara, 3212
Term
5 years
Expiry date
8 April 2023
Conditions
Yes
On or before 30 September 2019, Viva Energy Refining Pty Ltd must have in place Pre-Incident Plans for the Lara LPG Terminal that address all potential major incidents identified in the safety case. The Pre-Incident Plans must have regard to the outcomes of the fire safety study for the Lara LPG Terminal and Geelong Refinery undertaken at the direction of Viva Energy Refining Pty Ltd and be developed in conjunction with the emergency services.
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Viva Energy Refining Pty Ltd
Address
Refinery Road, Corio, 3214
Term
5 years
Expiry date
13 May 2023
Conditions
Yes
- On or before 30 September 2019, Viva Energy Refining Pty Ltd (Viva) must have in place Pre-Incident Plans for the Geelong Refinery that address all potential major incidents identified in the safety case. The Pre-Incident Plans must have regard to the outcomes of the fire safety study for the Geelong Refinery and Lara LPG Terminal undertaken at the direction of Viva Energy Refining Pty Ltd and be developed in conjunction with the emergency services.
- On or before 13 November 2020, and thereafter when directed by WorkSafe Victoria, Viva must report in writing, the outcomes of its ongoing research into replacing of the use of hydrofluoric acid in the Geelong Refinery’s alkylation process.
- On or before 13 February 2019, Viva must demonstrate by written report provided to WorkSafe Victoria, the progress it has made to improve the Competency and Learning element of the safety management system for the Geelong Refinery, including a description of specific action taken to ensure that training backlogs are being adequately managed.