Major hazard facilities
- Ampol Australia Petroleum Pty Ltd
Address
411 Douglas Parade, Spotswood, 3015
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
22 July 2029
Conditions
No
- APA VTS Australia (Operations) Pty Ltd
Address
180 Greens Road, Dandenong, 3175
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
21 February 2029
Conditions
No
- Arch Wood Protection (Australia) Pty Ltd
Address
10 Station Street, Trentham, 3458
Term of License
4 years
Expiry date
5 June 2029
Conditions
Yes
The Chief Executive Officer and/or the most senior officer of Arch Wood Protection (Aust) Pty Limited (Arxada) that is resident in Victoria, must meet with the Major Hazard Facility Licence Delegate (Delegate) of the Victorian WorkCover Authority (WorkSafe). At each Compliance Meeting, Arxada must provide the Delegate with a presentation that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Delegate that Arxada is continuing to safely and competently operate the Major Hazard Facility (MHF) located at 10 Station Street Trentham 3458.
Examples of the matters that should be addressed by Arxada in the Compliance Meeting, includes providing evidence that demonstrates:
- adequate process safety, operational, and technical support resources are allocated to the MHF for all required OHS related activities, including but not limited to training, control measure effectiveness testing, performance monitoring and auditing
- progression through the items captured within the action plan (sent 24 March 2025, DOC/25/58993)
- performance monitoring and auditing programs, including actions in place on any gaps found, are in place to verify the ongoing effectiveness of MHF risk controls and all aspects of the facility’s Safety Management System (SMS)
The delegate may specify additional matters to be addressed. The first Compliance Meeting must occur on or before 30 June 2025, with subsequent Compliance Meetings to be held at dates as directed by the Delegate.
- Beach Energy (Operations) Limited - Port Campbell
Address
Otway Gas Plant
305 Waarre Road, Port Campbell 3269
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
29 July 2027
Conditions
No
- Beach Energy Limited - Lang Lang
Address
5775 South Gippsland Highway, Lang Lang, Victoria, 3984
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
26 July 2029
Conditions
No
- BOC Limited
Address
351 Hammond Road, Dandenong, 3175
Term of Licence
3 years
Expiry date
10 August 2028
Conditions
- The chief executive officer and / or the most senior officer of BOC Ltd that is a resident in Victoria, must meet with the Delegate of WorkSafe, and provide a presentation that demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Delegate, that BOC is continuing to safely and competently operate the Facility (Compliance Meeting). The matters that must be addressed by BOC in the Compliance Meeting include demonstrating:
- adequate process safety, operational, technical and management support resources are allocated to the Facility;
The Delegate may specify additional matters to be addressed. The first Compliance Meeting must occur on or before 30 November 2025, with subsequent Meetings to be held on dates directed by the Delegate.
- On or before 3 February 2026, BOC must provide a written report to WorkSafe that demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Delegate, the progress of activities outlined in the SMS Integration Plan and the Rectification Plan. The report must include a summary of:
- the actions that have been completed;
- the progress on any incomplete action items; and
- whether any external support is required to complete any actions and whether external support has been obtained.
- On or before 31 October 2025, BOC must provide to WorkSafe, a prioritised plan that includes, to the satisfaction of the Delegate, specified timeframes for review, and verification of all pressure safety valves’ (PSV) datasheet and PSV sizing information identified in Attachment 3.1 of Safety Case revision 2.2 dated 30/04/2025.
- On or before 31 July 2026, BOC must provide WorkSafe with a written revised Control Adequacy Assessment that, to the satisfaction of the delegate, includes the verification of the sizing adequacy of all PSVs identified in Attachment 3.1 of Safety Case revision 2.2 dated 30/04/2025.
- The chief executive officer and / or the most senior officer of BOC Ltd that is a resident in Victoria, must meet with the Delegate of WorkSafe, and provide a presentation that demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Delegate, that BOC is continuing to safely and competently operate the Facility (Compliance Meeting). The matters that must be addressed by BOC in the Compliance Meeting include demonstrating:
- Chemring Australia Pty Ltd
Address
230 Staceys Road, Anakie, 3213
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
25 July 2031
Conditions
Yes
The following conditions are attached to the licence:
Chemring Australia Pty Ltd's (Chemring) Chief Executive Officer and/or the most senior officer that is a resident in Victoria (Safety Case signatory) must meet with the Delegate of WorkSafe Victoria to discuss Chemring's continuous improvement and safety performance (Compliance Meeting) as detailed below.
At the first Compliance Meeting, Chemring (via the Safety Case signatory) must provide an update to the Delegate in relation to:
- adoption of all risk control measures, including but not limited to, critical operating parameters, performance indicators, tests of effectiveness; and
- performance of the Major Hazard Facility safe operation as measured by the Performances Standards and Performance Indicators; and
- Chemring self-identifying improvements in process safety, systematically through performance standard tests, performance indicator results, control measure effectiveness tests, or other activities; and
- progress for ongoing improvement of all aspects of the safety management system.
The Delegate may specify requirements for subsequent meetings and additional matters to be addressed at the first or any other compliance meeting. The first Compliance Meeting must occur on or before 30 November 2026, with subsequent Compliance Meetings to be held as directed by the Delegate. Any additional matters specified by the Delegate will be communicated to Chemring no less than 30 days prior to the Compliance Meeting where the additional matters will be presented.
- Cooper Energy (CH) Pty Ltd
Address
192 Brumbys Road, Port Campbell, 3269
Term of License
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
- Cooper Energy (MS) Pty Ltd
Address
73 Ewings Marsh Road, Corringle, VIC 3888
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
3 February 2031
Conditions
- The licensee (Cooper Energy (MS) Pty Ltd) is deemed to be an employer for the purposes of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 because of the arrangement by which it engages Amplitude Energy Limited employees pursuant to the Intercompany Services between Amplitude Energy Limited and Cooper Energy (MS) Pty Ltd dated 7 July 2025. If this arrangement changes at any time during the period of the Licence, Cooper Energy (MS) Pty Ltd must notify WorkSafe Victoria immediately.
- DGL Warehousing and Distribution Pty Ltd
Address
13 – 15 Maria St., Laverton North VIC 3026
Term of License
5 Years
Expiry date
16 December 2030
Conditions
-
The chief executive officer and the most senior officer of DGL Warehousing & Distribution Pty Ltd (DGL) that is a resident in Victoria must meet with the Delegate of WorkSafe and provide a presentation that demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Delegate, that DGL is continuing to safely and competently operate the Facility (Compliance Meeting). The matters that must be addressed by DGL in the Compliance Meeting include demonstrating that:
- performance reporting processes are providing DGL’s management and senior leadership with insight into the effectiveness of the Facility’s SMS and risk control measures adopted;
- DGL are progressing and implementing all outstanding items in Site Opportunities for Improvement Plan (OFI Plan) dated 29/09/2025 (DOC/25/192989).
The Delegate may specify additional matters to be addressed. The first Compliance Meeting must occur on or before 27 February 2026, with subsequent Compliance Meetings to be held on dates directed by the Delegate.
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- Elgas Limited – Dandenong
Address
120 Greens Road, Dandenong, 3175
Term of License
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.
- Elgas Limited – Deer Park
Address
Elgas Deer Park LPG Depot,
61 Radnor Drive Deer Park, 3023
Term of License
4.5 years
Expiry date
21 February 2030
Conditions
No
- FBT Transwest Pty Ltd
Address
1 Amanda Road, Tottenham, 3012
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
19 May 2031
Conditions
Recurring Compliance Meetings
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The Chief Executive Officer and/or the most senior officer of FBT Transwest Pty Ltd (FBTT) that is a resident in Victoria, must meet with the Major Hazard Facility (MHF) Licence Delegate (Delegate) of WorkSafe (Compliance Meeting). At each Compliance Meeting, FBTT must provide the Delegate with a presentation that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Delegate that FBTT is continuing to safely and competently operate the MHF located at 1 Amanda Road, Tottenham, Victoria 3012.
The matters that must be addressed by FBTT in the Compliance Meeting include, but may not be limited to, demonstration that:
- action is being taken by FBTT to address the commitments made as per FBTT’s ‘Response to WorkSafe Safety Case Assessment Findings Report, Revision 3’ dated 21 April 2026 (DOC/26/81019);
- action is being taken by FBTT relating to items addressed or in progress, relating to actions outlined in ‘Table 7.1 – Key issues from Assessment and Verification of the WorkSafe 2026 Assessment Findings Report Revision 3’ dated 20 April 2026 (DOC/26/74642).
The first Compliance Meeting must occur on or before 31 October 2026, as notified by the delegate with no less than 30 days’ notice, with subsequent Compliance Meetings to be held as directed by the Delegate.
The Delegate may specify additional matters to be addressed at the Compliance Meetings. Any additional matters specified by the Delegate will be communicated to FBTT no less than 30 days prior to the next Compliance Meeting.
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- Freight Specialists Pty Ltd
Address
121–139 Dohertys Road, Altona North, Victoria 3025
Term of License
2 years
Expiry date
28 May 2028
Conditions
No
- Hexion Pty Ltd
Address
Gate 3, 765 Ballarat Road, Deer Park, 3023
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
15 December 2030
Conditions
None
- Ixom Operations Pty Ltd
Address
Ixom Chloralkali Plant
166-180 Doherty's Road, Laverton North, 3026
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
10 October 2028
Conditions
No
- Lochard Energy (Iona Operations) Pty Ltd
Address
Iona Gas Plant
285 Waarre Road, Port Campbell, Victoria, 3269Term of licence
5 years
Type of licence
Renewal of Major Hazard Facility licence
Expiry date
24 September 2029
Conditions
No
- Maxam Australia Pty Ltd – Avenel Depot
Address
441 Upton Road, Avenel, 3664
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
30 June 2031
Conditions
Action Plan
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The Chief Executive Officer and/or the most senior officer of Maxam Australia Pty Ltd (Maxam) that is a resident in Victoria, must meet with the Major Hazard Facility (MHF) Licence Delegate (Delegate) of WorkSafe (Compliance Meeting).
At each Compliance Meeting, Maxam must provide the Delegate with a presentation that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Delegate that Maxam is continuing to safely and competently operate the MHF located at 441 Upton Road, Avenel, Victoria 3664 (the Facility).
The matters that must be addressed by Maxam in the Compliance Meeting include demonstration that:
- performance reporting processes are providing Maxam’s senior leadership with information regarding the effectiveness of all aspects of the Facility’s Safety Management System (SMS) and risk control measures adopted;
- performance monitoring and auditing of the SMS (to verify the effectiveness of all aspects of the SMS) is being used to continuously improve all aspects of the SMS, including but not limited to the system for management and control of documentation;
- 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;
- action is being taken by Maxam to address gaps identified between the expected performance standard and the actual performance of the SMS and risk control measures.
The first Compliance Meeting must occur on or before 31 October 2026, with subsequent Compliance Meetings to be held as directed by the Delegate. The Delegate may specify additional matters to be addressed at the Compliance Meetings. Any additional matters specified by the Delegate will be communicated to Maxam no less than 30 days prior to the next Compliance Meeting.
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- Melbourne Water Corporation – Silvan Plant
Address
Silvan Water Treatment Plant,
120 Stonyford Road, Silvan, Victoria, 3795
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
19 February 2029
Conditions
No
- Melbourne Water Corporation – Eastern Treatment Plant
Address
Eastern Treatment Plant
Thompson Road,
Bangholme, Victoria, 3175
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
5 August 2027
Conditions
No
- Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd - JUHI
Address
Melbourne Airport Joint User Hydrant Installation (JUHI), 3-27 Marker Road, Melbourne Airport, 3045
Term of License
4.5 years
Expiry date
3 December 2030
Conditions
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The Chief Executive Officer and/or the most senior officer of Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd (Mobil) that is a resident in Victoria, must meet with the Major Hazard Facility (MHF) Licence Delegate (Delegate) of WorkSafe (Compliance Meeting). At each Compliance Meeting, Mobil must provide the Delegate with a presentation that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Delegate that Mobil is continuing to safely and competently operate the MHF located at 3–27 Marker Road, Melbourne Airport, Victoria 3045 (the Facility). The matters that must be addressed by Mobil in the Compliance Meeting include demonstration that:
- performance reporting processes are providing Mobil’s management and senior leadership with information regarding the effectiveness of the Facility’s Safety Management System (SMS) and risk control measures adopted. This includes demonstrating an ongoing commitment to embedding and sustaining the implementation of Mobil’s Operation Integrity Management System (OIMS) at the Facility;
- performance monitoring and auditing of the SMS (to verify the effectiveness of all aspects of the SMS) is being used to continually improve all aspects of the SMS, including but not limited to Management of Change and Incident Investigation;
- 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;
- the ongoing training of Mobil management and operational personnel, who have roles and responsibilities in the implementation of Mobil’s OIMS, demonstrate ongoing understanding of the way in which OIMS supports regulatory compliance and safe operation of the facility;
- action is being taken by Mobil to address gaps identified between the expected performance standard and the actual performance of the SMS and risk control measures.
The first Compliance Meeting must occur on or before 31 October 2026, with subsequent Compliance Meetings to be held as directed by the Delegate. The Delegate may specify additional matters to be addressed at the Compliance Meetings. Any additional matters specified by the Delegate will be communicated to Mobil no less than 30 days prior to the next Compliance Meeting.
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- Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd – Yarraville
Address
29 Francis Street, Yarraville, 3013
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
3 December 2027
Conditions
No
- Mobil Refining Australia Pty Ltd – Altona Terminal
Address
Altona Terminal
Cnr Kororoit Creek Road and Millers Road, Altona, 3018
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
4 December 2027
Conditions
No
- Mobil Refining Australia Pty Ltd – Gellibrand Tank Farm
Address
Gellibrand Tank Farm
Title Volume 10372 Folio 437
(20 Battery Road)
Williamstown, Victoria, 3016
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
24 October 2027
Conditions
No
- Nufarm Australia Limited – Pipe Road
Address
103-105 Pipe Road, Laverton North, 3026
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
5 January 2026
Conditions
No
- Stolthaven Coode Island Pty Ltd
Address
42-52 MacKenzie Road, West Melbourne, 3011
Term of License
3 years
Expiry date
17 September 2027
Conditions
Yes
Action Plan
- On or before 17 November 2024, Stolthaven must develop and submit a written Action Plan to WorkSafe. The Action Plan must, to the satisfaction of the Delegate:
- address:
- all matters listed in Section 7, under ‘key issues from assessment and verification’ identified in the Safety Case reassessment findings report, DOC/24/116307, dated 14 August 2024; and
- all matters identified on page 14 of WorkSafe VI Delegation Visit 060824 presentation under “Improvement Opportunities”; and
- outline, in detail, the activities to be undertaken to address these matters; and
- specify the resources allocated to complete each item of the Action Plan; and
- stipulate a completion date for each item of the Action Plan.
- address:
- On or before 17 January 2025, Stolthaven’s General Manager in Australia (Safety Case signatory) must meet with the Delegate of WorkSafe Victoria to discuss Stolthaven’s progress on the Action Plan. At this meeting, Stolthaven must provide an update to the Delegate in relation to:
- the activities that have been completed;
- the progress on any incomplete action items; and
- whether any external support is required to complete any action items, and whether external support has been obtained.
SMS Auditing Process
- Stolthaven must develop and refine its audit process for the safety management system (SMS) which:
- includes all aspects of the SMS;
- assesses the effective implementation and functionality of all SMS elements; and
- has the potential to identify corrective actions for Stolthaven to address gaps between actual performance of the SMS and the expected performance standard, which includes:
- review against Corporate and industry best practice and standards; and
- ensuring sufficient detail is included within the SMS to enable persons who use the SMS sufficient guidance as to the intended requirements of the SMS; and
- Stolthaven must engage a competent and independent third party to verify that the audit process is adequate in achieving the desired outcomes; and
- Stolthaven must engage a competent and independent third party as part of completing its auditing process.
- On or before 17 March 2025, Stolthaven must provide a written report to WorkSafe which includes:
- detail of the auditing process including update of applicable procedures relevant to the SMS; and
- a plan for completing the audit of all the SMS elements adopted at the facility on or before 17 March 2027; and evidence of completed audits to date and corrective actions identified.
Compliance Meeting
- The Chief Executive Officer and/or the most senior officer of Stolthaven Coode Island Pty Ltd (Stolthaven) that is resident in Victoria, must meet with the Major Hazard Facility Licence Delegate (Delegate) of WorkSafe. At each Compliance Meeting, Stolthaven must provide the Delegate with a presentation that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Delegate that Stolthaven is continuing to safely and competently operate the Major Hazard Facility (MHF) located at 42-52 Mackenzie Road, West Melbourne 3011 (Compliance Meeting). Examples of the matters that should be addressed by Stolthaven in the Compliance Meeting, includes providing evidence that demonstrates:
- adequate process safety, operational, and technical support resources are allocated to the MHF;
- Stolthaven are progressing through the items captured within improvement / action plans developed to address matters identified within Conditions 1 - 3; including:
- the activities that have been completed;
- the progress on action items; and
- whether any external support is required to complete any action items, and whether external support has been obtained.
- performance reporting processes are providing Stolthaven 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; and
- action is being taken by Stolthaven 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 17 March 2025, with subsequent Compliance Meetings to be held at three monthly intervals or otherwise at dates as directed by the Delegate.
- On or before 17 November 2024, Stolthaven must develop and submit a written Action Plan to WorkSafe. The Action Plan must, to the satisfaction of the Delegate:
- Supagas Pty Ltd
Address
23 Commercial Drive, Dandenong South, Victoria, 3175
Term of licence
5 years
Expiry date
8 December 2029
Conditions
Yes
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The Chief Executive Officer and/or the most senior officer of Supagas Pty Ltd (Supagas) that is a resident in Victoria, must meet with the Major Hazard Facility (MHF) Licence Delegate (Delegate) of WorkSafe (Compliance Meeting). At each Compliance Meeting, Supagas must provide the Delegate with a presentation that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Delegate that Supagas is continuing to safely and competently operate the MHF located at 23 Commercial Road, Dandenong South, 3175 (the Facility). The first Compliance Meeting must occur on or before 15 April 2025, with subsequent Compliance Meetings to be held at three monthly intervals or otherwise at dates as directed by the Delegate.
Examples of the matters that shall be addressed by Supagas in the Compliance Meeting, includes providing evidence that demonstrates:
- Supagas continue to ensure adequate resources are allocated to the Facility, including;
- process safety, operational, and technical support personnel resources;
- resources to support required capital and infrastructure improvement associated with reducing risks so far as is reasonably practicable.
- Supagas are progressing and implementing all improvement items including (but not limited to) the implementation of;
- the integrated site wide detection and shutdown systems;
- deluge / spray systems at the LPG Cylinder Truck Landing and the Acetylene Cylinders; and
- a fire wall between LPG bulk storage and LPG tanker loading area.
- performance monitoring and auditing of the Facility’s Safety Management System (SMS) and risk control measures (that allows Supagas to verify the effectiveness of the SMS and risk control measures) are being used to improve performance over time. This shall include evidence to demonstrate;
- Supagas personnel who are executing performance monitoring activities and audits are trained and competent to do so;
- performance monitoring activities and audits are being executed in line with the required timeframes specified within the SMS;
- action is being taken by Supagas to address gaps identified between the actual performance of the SMS and risk control measures, and the expected performance standard; and
- performance reporting processes are providing Supagas senior management with insight into the effectiveness of the Facility’s SMS and risk control measures which Supagas has adopted.
- in relation to the Facility’s hazard and incident identification and reporting processes;
- Supagas employees are provided with information, instruction and training in relation to the site hazard and incident identification, reporting and recording processes;
- hazards and incidents continue to be reported, recorded and investigated as per the Facility’s hazard and incident management procedure/s;
- action is being taken by Supagas to address root cause failures of hazards and incidents that are reported; and
- Supagas continue to inform its employees of the findings of these investigations and the subsequent actions that are taken.
The Delegate may specify additional matters to be addressed at the Compliance Meetings. Any additional matters specified by the Delegate will be communicated to Supagas no less than 30 days prior to the next Compliance Meeting.
- Supagas continue to ensure adequate resources are allocated to the Facility, including;
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- Terminals (Quantem) Pty Ltd
Address
54-60 and 70-78 Mackenzie Road, West Melbourne, Victoria, 3003
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
18 September 2028
Conditions
The Chief Executive Officer and/or the most senior officer of Quantem (Terminals Pty Ltd) that is resident in Victoria must attend periodic Compliance Meetings with WorkSafe's Major Hazard Facility Licence Delegate (Delegate).
The first Compliance Meeting must occur on or before 1 February 2024, with subsequent meetings to be held periodically, as directed by the Delegate.
At the Compliance Meetings, representatives of Quantem must provide a presentation to WorkSafe that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Delegate, that Quantem is continuing to safely and competently operate the Facility.
Examples of the matters that should be addressed by Quantem in the Compliance Meeting, include providing evidence that:
- performance reporting processes are providing Quantem 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 SMS (to verify the effectiveness of all aspects of the SMS) is being used to improve all aspects of the SMS continually; and
- action is being taken by Quantem to address gaps identified between the actual performance of the SMS, and the expected performance standard
The delegate may specify additional matters to be addressed.
- Toll North Pty Ltd
Address
180 Fitzgerald Road, Laverton North, Victoria, 3026
Term of licence
5 years
Expiry date
24 October 2026
Conditions
Yes
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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 compliance meeting must occur on or before 31 March 2025, 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
Hastings Terminal
5 Barclay Crescent, Hastings, Victoria 3915
Term of License
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.
- Viva Energy Australia Ltd - Newport Terminal
Address
Newport Terminal
Burleigh Street, Spotswood, 3015
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
6 November 2027
Conditions
No
- Viva Energy Refining Pty Ltd - Lara
Address
Lara LPG Terminal
137-207 McManus Road, Lara, 3212Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
8 April 2028
Conditions
No
- Viva Energy Pty Ltd - Geelong Refinery
Address
Refinery Road, Corio, 3214
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
13 May 2028
Conditions
No
- Woodside Energy (Bass Strait Services) Pty Ltd (WEBSS) - Longford
Address
Longford Crude Stabilisation & Gas Plants
Garretts Road, Longford, Victoria, 3850
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
10 December 2028
Conditions
Compliance Meeting (LFD)
The Chief Executive Officer and/or the most senior officer of Woodside Energy (Bass Strait Services) Pty Ltd (WEBSS) that is resident in Victoria must meet with the Major Hazard Facility Licence Delegate of WorkSafe (Delegate). At each meeting, WEBSS must provide the Delegate with a presentation that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Delegate that WEBSS is continuing to safely and competently operate the Major Hazard Facility (MHF) located at Garretts Road, Longford (Compliance Meeting). The Delegate may specify additional matters to be addressed. Meetings to be held at dates as directed by the Delegate.
- Woodside Energy (Bass Strait Services) Pty Ltd (WEBSS) - Hastings
Address
Long Island Point Fractionation Plant & Crude Storage Tank Farm
Cemetery Road, Hastings Victoria 3915
Term of License
5 years
Expiry date
10 August 2028
Conditions
Compliance Meeting (LIP) The Chief Executive Officer and/or the most senior officer of Woodside Energy (Bass Strait Services) Pty Ltd (WEBSS) that is resident in Victoria must meet with the Major Hazard Facility Licence Delegate of WorkSafe (Delegate). At each meeting, WEBSS must provide the Delegate with a presentation that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Delegate that WEBSS is continuing to safely and competently operate the Major Hazard Facility (MHF) located at Cemetery Road, Hastings (Compliance Meeting). The Delegate may specify additional matters to be addressed. Meetings to be held at dates as directed by the Delegate.
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