Licensed and registered major hazard facilities

Address

411 Douglas Parade, Spotswood, 3015

Term of License

5 years

Expiry date

22 July 2029

Conditions

No

Address

180 Greens Road, Dandenong, 3175

Term of License

5 years

Expiry date

21 February 2029

Conditions

No

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: 

1. 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 

2. progression through the items captured within the action plan (sent 24 March 2025, DOC/25/58993)

3. 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.

Address

Otway Gas Plant

5775 South Gippsland Highway, Lang Lang, 3984

Term of License

5 years

Expiry date

28 July 2029

Conditions

No

Address

5775 South Gippsland Highway, Lang Lang, Victoria, 3984

Term of License

5 years

Expiry date

26 July 2029

Conditions

No

Address

351 Hammond Road, Dandenong, 3175

Term of Licence

3 years

Expiry date

10 August 2028

Conditions

1. 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:

2. adequate process safety, operational, technical and management support resources are allocated to the Facility; 

3. performance reporting processes are providing BOC’s management and senior leadership with insight into the effectiveness of the Facility’s SMS and risk control measures adopted;

4. BOC are progressing and implementing all outstanding items in the Safety Case Assessment Findings Report for BOC Ltd, dated 7 July 2025, including but not limited to:
5. the Rectification Plan;
6. the SMS Integration Plan; and
7. progress on the Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) assessment plan (Licence Conditions 3 & 4)

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.

2. 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: 

a. the actions that have been completed; 

b. the progress on any incomplete action items; and

c. whether any external support is required to complete any actions and whether external support has been obtained. 

3. 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.
4. 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. 

Address

230 Staceys Road, Anakie, 3213

Term of License

5 years

Expiry date

25 July 2026

Conditions

Yes

1. 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:
   
   1. improvement actions for performance monitoring of the SMS focusing on Management of Change and risk control measures; and
   2. reflect the results of:
      
      1. Chemring's periodic review of the SMS;
      2. Chemring's periodic review of control measure performance monitoring; and
      3. any audit
2. 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.

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:

1. update the fire safety study (or equivalent technical study) for the Facility (Updated Study); and
2. 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

Address

73 Ewings Marsh Road, Corringle, VIC 3888

Term of License

3 years

Expiry date

3 February 2026

Conditions

No

Address

13 – 15 Maria St., Laverton North VIC 3026

Term of License

Registered

Expiry date

17 June 2025

Conditions

No

Address

120 Greens Road, Dandenong, 3175

Term of License

5 years

Expiry date

9 September 2027

Conditions

Yes

1. 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:

1. 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);
2. How the outcomes of the performance monitoring, auditing and reporting processes compare to established performance standards;
3. 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;
4. The corrective actions that are being taken to address gaps identified from the performance monitoring and auditing activities;
5. How performance monitoring and auditing results are being used to continually improve all aspects of the SMS and risk control measures; and
6. 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.

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

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

Review of the Long Island Point Fire Protection Study:

1. On or before 28 Feb 2025, EAPL must review and revise the Long Island Point Fire Protection Study to assess the adequacy of the fire protection systems in place at the Facility, and demonstrate that they are sufficient to reduce the risk of a Major Incident (MI) so far as reasonably practicable (SFARP). As a minimum, this must include:

a. An assessment of the fire detection and protection system’s design and maintenance/inspection programs, in order to meet the requirements of current applicable Australian and Industry standards and practices (including design standards defined within the EAPL Operations Integrity Management System). Where deviations exist, EAPL must:
i. Develop a prioritised action plan to address these deviations with completion dates clearly defined; or
ii. Demonstrate that the risks associated with the deviating from these standards and industry practices are reduced SFARP. 

b. An assessment of the adequacy, accessibility, and effectiveness of the fire detection and protection systems adopted against the identified MIs, including (but not limited to):
i. An assessment of both the foam and water fire protection systems’ demand requirements for each MI consequence, and ensuring these are clearly defined and summarised within the study.
ii. An assessment of the fire protection system effectiveness, to ensure the system is capable of supplying and delivering the required foam and water supply.
iii. An assessment of the location of any fire protection equipment items (i.e. hydrants, monitors, valves, pumps and any part of the system which requires manual intervention) to ensure that they are accessible for each MI consequence scenario (with due consideration to radiant heat exposure and potential escalation events).
Review of the Emergency Response Manual and Fire Safety Manual
2. On or before 28 Feb 2025, EAPL must review and revise its Emergency Response Manual and Fire Safety Manual in line with any of the findings from the review and revision of the Long Island Point Fire Protection Study. With regards to the Emergency Response Manual, EAPL must give due consideration to the minimum requirements regarding information and format of information preferred by FRV (see Fire Safety Guideline GL-52 “The Development of Pre-Incident Plan (PIP) for Major Hazard Facilities (MHF) and Dangerous Goods Sites”).
Compliance Meeting
3. The Chief Executive Officer and/or the most senior officer of EAPL that is resident in Victoria must meet with the Major Hazard Facility Licence Delegate of WorkSafe (Delegate). At each meeting, EAPL must provide the Delegate with a presentation that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Delegate that EAPL is continuing to safely and competently operate the Major Hazard Facility (MHF) located at Cemetery Road, Hastings (Compliance Meeting). Examples of the matters that must be addressed by EAPL in the Compliance Meeting include but are not limited to:
a. Development and integration of Pre-Incident Plans into the Long Island Point MHF Emergency Plan; and
b. Findings and implementation of improvement items identified through the review and revision of the site’s Fire Protection / Safety Studies (Condition 1) and Emergency Response Manual (Condition 2).
The delegate may specify additional matters to be addressed. The first Compliance Meeting must occur on or before 15th September 2024, with subsequent Compliance Meetings to be held at dates as directed by the Delegate.

Address

Longford Crude Stabilisation & Gas Plants

Garretts Road, Longford, Victoria, 3850

Term of License

5 years

Expiry date

10 December 2028

Conditions

Review of the Longford Plants Fire Protection / Safety Studies

1. On or before 27 October 2025, Esso Australia Pty Ltd (EAPL) must review and revise the Longford Plants Fire Protection/Safety Studies to assess the adequacy of the fire protection systems in place at the Facility, and demonstrate that they are sufficient to reduce the risk of a Major Incident (MI) so far as reasonably practicable (SFARP). As a minimum, this must include:

a. An assessment of the fire detection and protection system’s design and maintenance/inspection programs, in order to meet the requirements of current applicable Australian and Industry standards and practices (including design standards defined within the EAPL Operations Integrity Management System). Where deviations exist, EAPL must:

i. Develop a prioritised action plan to address these deviations with completion dates clearly defined; or
ii. Demonstrate that the risks associated with the deviating from these standards and industry practices are reduced SFARP. 

b. An assessment of the adequacy, accessibility, and effectiveness of the fire detection and protection systems adopted against the identified MIs, including (but not limited to):
i. An assessment of both the foam and water fire protection systems’ demand requirements for each MI consequence, and ensuring these are clearly defined and summarised within the study.
ii. An assessment of the fire protection system effectiveness, to ensure the system is capable of supplying and delivering the required foam and water supply.
iii. An assessment of the location of any fire protection equipment items (i.e. hydrants, monitors, valves, pumps and any part of the system which requires manual intervention) to ensure that they are accessible for each MI consequence scenario (with due consideration to radiant heat exposure and potential escalation events).

Review of the Emergency Response Manual and Fire Safety Manual
2. On or before 27 October 2025, EAPL must review and revise its Longford Plant Emergency Response Manual and Fire Safety Manual in line with any of the findings from the review and revision of the Longford Plants Fire Protection/Safety Studies.

Recurring Compliance Meetings
3. The Chief Executive Officer and/or the most senior officer of EAPL that is resident in Victoria must meet with the Major Hazard Facility Licence Delegate of WorkSafe (Delegate). At each meeting, EAPL must provide the Delegate with a presentation that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Delegate that EAPL is continuing to safely and competently operate the Major Hazard Facility (MHF) located at Garretts Road, Longford (Compliance Meeting). Examples of the matters that must be addressed by EAPL in the Compliance Meeting include but are not limited to:

a. Findings and implementation of improvement items identified through the review and revision of the site’s Fire Protection / Safety Studies (Condition 1) and Emergency Response Manual (Condition 2);
b. Findings and implementation of improvement items from Hazard Register Record Verification activities;
c. Development, implementation, and integration of Major Hazard Facility related procedures into EAPL’s Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS); and 
d. Findings and implementation of improvements items identified as part of EAPL’s OIMS performance standards review and revision.

The delegate may specify additional matters to be addressed. The first Compliance Meeting must occur on or before 15th March 2024, with subsequent Compliance Meetings to be held at 6 month intervals or otherwise at dates as directed by the Delegate.

Address

1 Amanda Road, Tottenham, 3012

Term of License

3 years

Expiry date

19 May 2026

Conditions

Recurring Compliance Meetings

1. The Chief Executive Officer and/or the most senior officer of FBT Transwest Pty Ltd (FBT) that is resident in Victoria, must meet with the Major Hazard Facility Licence Delegate (Delegate) of WorkSafe. At each Compliance Meeting, FBT must provide the Delegate with a presentation that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Delegate that FBT is continuing to safely and competently operate the Major Hazard Facility (MHF) located at 1 Amanda Road Tottenham, VIC, 3012 (Compliance Meeting). Examples of the matters that should be addressed by FBT in the Compliance Meeting, includes providing evidence that demonstrates:

   1. adequate process safety, operational, and technical support resources are allocated to the MHF including but not limited to auditing and training resources
   2. knowledge of the content of the Safety Case, SMS processes and risk control measures is demonstrated and maintained by FBT personnel
   3. FBT are progressing through the items captured within the Continuous Improvement Plan (3 March 2023) and Verification Summary Action Plan (Revision 8 – 17 April 2023)
   4. 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
   5. performance monitoring and auditing of the MHF's Safety Management System (SMS) (to verify the effectiveness of all aspects of the SMS) is being used to continually improve all aspects of the SMS
   6. performance reporting processes are providing FBT senior management with insight into the effectiveness of the MHF's SMS and risk control measures adopted; and
   7. action is being taken by FBT 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 31 August 2023, with subsequent Compliance Meetings to be held at dates as directed by the Delegate.

Information, Instruction and Training

2. On or before 14 August 2023, and thereby annually, FBT must demonstrate by written report provided to WorkSafe, to the satisfaction of the Delegate, the progress it has made to improve the systems in place to support Information, Instruction and Training of employees in the preceding year, including:
   
   1. The development of the training needs analysis for the all site roles and personnel including the role of trainer.
   2. The development of a competency framework including key criteria and methods to be adopted to ensure trainees are able to demonstrate understanding of the delivered training.
   3. The method and criteria for the delivery of information, instruction and training which is comprehensible for the workforce (catering for all languages and levels of written and verbal language proficiency).
   4. Gap analysis of the training needs (identified in the training needs analysis) against the training that has been delivered to operators.
   5. The development of an improvement/action plan to deliver safety critical training in line with the competency framework and delivery method per the requirements of (b) and (c).
   6. The implementation (or improvement) of performance standards, and KPIs, developed for training and how these are regularly reported to management and audited.

Address

Gate 3, 765 Ballarat Road, Deer Park, 3023

Term of License

3 years

Expiry date

15 December 2025

Conditions

Yes

Recurring Compliance Meetings

1. The Chief Executive Officer and/or the most senior officer of Hexion Pty Ltd (Hexion) that is resident in Victoria, must meet with the Major Hazard Facility Licence Delegate (Delegate) of WorkSafe. At each Compliance Meeting, Hexion must provide the Delegate with a presentation that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Delegate that Hexion is continuing to safely and competently operate the Major Hazard Facility (MHF) located at 765 Ballarat Road, Deer Park 3915 (Compliance Meeting). Examples of the matters that should be addressed by Hexion in the Compliance Meeting, includes providing evidence that demonstrates:

   1. adequate process safety, operational, and technical support resources are allocated to the MHF;
   2. Hexion are progressing through the items captured within improvement / action / risk reduction plans developed to address:
      
      1. Safety Management Systems failures and/or deficiencies;
      2. "Hexion Safety Standard" non-conformances;
      3. The adoption of all practicable control measures; and
      4. Training, and training management system deficiencies.
   3. performance reporting processes are providing Hexion senior management with insight into the effectiveness of the MHF's Safety Management System (SMS) and risk control measures adopted;
   4. 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;
   5. 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
   6. action is being taken by Hexion 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 28 April 2023, with subsequent Compliance Meetings to be held at three monthly intervals or otherwise at dates as directed by the Delegate

   
   Safety Management System Gap Analysis and Improvement/Action Plan

2. On or before 30 March 2023, Hexion must provide evidence to WorkSafe, to the satisfaction of the Delegate, that demonstrates:
   
   1. Hexion have completed a Safety Management System Gap Analysis and identified systems failures and/or deficiencies against Part 5.2 of the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 and provided the results of the Gap Analysis to WorkSafe;
   2. Hexion have developed an improvement/action plan to address the Safety Management Systems failures and/or deficiencies identified and provided the improvement/action plan to WorkSafe; and
   3. The items within the improvement/action plan have been prioritised to ensure Hexion address the Safety Management Systems failures and/or deficiencies in a timely manner (including the implementation of interim processes and systems where necessary).
      
      Control Measures
3. On or before 30 March 2023, Hexion must provide evidence to WorkSafe, to the satisfaction of the Delegate, that in relation to all existing control measures, and newly identified control measures (from the review and revise of the sites major incident hazard identification and safety assessment):
   
   1. All existing control measures' asset integrity management plans (including test procedures, forms, audits, and performance indicators) have been reviewed and revised, and are available for use by personnel;
   2. All newly identified control measures' asset integrity management plans (including test procedures, forms, audits, and performance indicators) have been developed and implemented, and are available for use by personnel; and
   3. All existing and newly identified control measures' integrity management activities have been scheduled and reconciled within the maintenance management system (SAP).
      
      Major Incident Hazards
4. On or before 30 March 2023, Hexion must provide evidence to WorkSafe, to the satisfaction of the Delegate, that in relation to all "possible additional safeguards" identified during review and revise of the site's major incident hazard identification and safety assessment, Hexion has:
   
   1. Selected the additional preventative and mitigative control measures required to, so far as reasonably practicable, either eliminate or reduce the risk of Major Incidents;
   2. Documented, in relation to the range of risk controls measures considered, the reasons for selecting certain risk control measures, and rejecting others; and
   3. Developed a risk reduction plan to implement/adopt all practicable controls (including interim control measures where necessary).
      
      Hexion Safety Standards Audit
5. On or before 30 March 2023, Hexion must provide evidence to WorkSafe, to the satisfaction of the Delegate, that in relation to the non-compliances identified through the Audit of the "Hexion Safety Standards", Hexion have:
   
   1. Developed an improvement/action plan to address the non-conformances identified through the audit of the "Hexion Safety Standards" and provided the improvement/action plan to WorkSafe; and
   2. The items within the improvement/action plan have been prioritised to ensure Hexion address significant non-conformances in a timely manner (including the implementation of interim control measures or process where necessary).
      
      Safety Assessment
6. In relation to the safety assessment documentation containing, in relation to the range of risk control measures considered, statements as to their viability and effectiveness; Hexion must:
   
   1. n or before 30 March 2023, provide evidence to WorkSafe, to the satisfaction of the Delegate, that Hexion has developed a process to verify the viability and effectiveness of the range of risk control measures adopted; and
   2. On or before 30 June 2023, provide evidence, to WorkSafe, to the satisfaction of the Delegate, that Hexion has assessed the viability and effectiveness of the range of risk control measures adopted (utilising where possible the sites control performance data) within the safety assessment.
      
      Information, Instruction and Training
7. On or before 30 June 2023, and thereby annually, Hexion must demonstrate by written report provided to WorkSafe, to the satisfaction of the Delegate, the progress it has made to improve the systems in place to support Information, Instruction and Training of employees in the preceding year, including;
   
   1. The development of the training needs analysis for the all site personnel;
   2. The identification and subsequent development of training requirements for safety critical roles;
   3. Gap analysis of the training needs (identified in the training needs analysis) against the training that has been delivered to operators;
   4. Developed of an improvement/action plan to address the gaps identified in training;
   5. The implementation (or improvement) to systems in place to monitor, record and identify overdue training;
   6. The implementation (or improvement) to systems in place to monitor, review and, if necessary, revise the information, instruction and training in order to ensure it remains relevant and effective; and
   7. The implementation (or improvement) of performance standards, and KPIs, developed for training and how these are regularly reported to management and audited.
      
      Plant 7 Construction and Initiation
8. At least one month prior to commissioning of the Hexion Plant 7 (currently in construction), the Chief Executive Officer and/or the most senior officer of Hexion that is resident in Victoria, must meet with the Delegate and provide a presentation to WorkSafe, supported by evidence, demonstrating that, in relation to all potential major incident scenarios that to, Hexion has, to the satisfaction of the Delegate:
   
   1. Considered and assessed the cumulative risks to people within occupied buildings, both onsite and offsite;
   2. Considered the adequacy and effectiveness of the range of existing risk control measures in place to both prevent and mitigate risk to people in buildings;
   3. Identified and/or considered additional preventative and mitigative control measures required to, so far as reasonably practicable, either eliminate or reduce the risk to people in buildings; and
   4. Developed a risk reduction plan to implement/adopt all practicable controls (including interim control measures where necessary).

Address

Ixom Chloralkali Plant

166-180 Doherty's Road, Laverton North, 3026

Term of License

5 years

Expiry date

10 October 2028

Conditions

No

Address

Iona Gas Plant
285 Waarre Road, Port Campbell, Victoria, 3269

Term of licence

5 years

Type of licence

Renewal of Major Hazard Facility licence

Expiry date

24 September 2029

Conditions

No

Address

Avenel Depot, 441 Upton Road, Avenel, 3664

Term of License

2.5 years

Expiry date

30 June 2026

Conditions

Action Plan

1. Within two months of the licence renewal date, Maxam must develop and submit a written Action Plan to WorkSafe. The Action Plan must, to the satisfaction of the Delegate:
   
   1. address all the matters listed in Section 7, under 'key issues from assessment and verification' identified in the Safety Case reassessment findings report, DOC/23/165370, dated 15 November 2023; and
   2. Outline, in detail, the activities to be undertaken to address these matters; and
   3. Specify the resources allocated to complete each item of the Action Plan; and
   4. Stipulate a completion date for each item of the Action Plan.
2. Within four months from the licence renewal date, Maxam's General Manager in Australia (Safety Case signatory) must meet with the Delegate of WorkSafe Victoria to discuss Maxam's progress on the Action Plan. At this meeting, Maxam must provide an update to the Delegate in relation to:
   
   1. the activities that have been completed
   2. the progress on any incomplete action items
   3. whether any external support is required to complete any action items, and whether external support has been obtained

Performance Indicators

3. Within four months from the licence renewal date, Maxam must develop performance indicators and associated standards for all risk control measures which measure their effectiveness. Maxam must provide evidence to WorkSafe, to the satisfaction of the Delegate.
4. Within four months from the licence renewal date, Maxam must develop performance indicators and standards for all the SMS elements. Maxam must provide evidence to WorkSafe, to the satisfaction of the Delegate.

Safety Assessment

5. Within six months from the licence renewal date, Maxam must complete and document the viability and effectiveness assessment of the adopted risk control measures to comply with regulation 369 (4)(d)(i). Maxam must provide evidence to WorkSafe, to the satisfaction of the Delegate. Refer to WorkSafe Guidance Note – Control measures for a major hazard facility WorkSafe Victoria, for establishing the effectiveness and viability criteria.

SMS Audit Process

6. Maxam must develop an audit process for the safety management system (SMS) which:

   1. includes all aspects of the SMS;
   2. assesses the effective implementation and functionality of all SMS elements; and
   3. has the potential to identify corrective actions for Maxam to address gaps between actual performance of the SMS and the expected performance standard.

   Within six months of the licence renewal date, Maxam must provide a written report to WorkSafe which includes:

   4. detail of the auditing process including update of applicable procedures relevant to SMS element 'A5 Risk Management, Monitoring & Review';
   5. a plan for completing the audit of all the SMS elements; and
   6. evidence of completed audits to date and corrective actions identified.
   7. Maxam must engage a competent third party to verify that the audit process is adequate in achieving the desired outcomes.

SMS Revision – Section 9.2.9

7. Within 12 months' of the licence renewal date, Maxam must revise section 9.2.9 of its Safety Case (revision 6.2) by including a discussion on the demonstration of adequacy (DoA) of the SMS and the control measures. The submission should be prepared in accordance with WorkSafe Guidance Note Requirements for Demonstration. Discussions must include outcomes of auditing and performance monitoring of SMS and the control measures. Maxam must provide a copy of the updated section to WorkSafe.

Compliance Meetings

8. The Chief Executive Officer and/or the most senior officer of Maxam that is resident in Victoria, must meet with the Major Hazard Facility Licence Delegate of WorkSafe. At each Compliance Meeting, Maxam must provide a presentation that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Delegate, that Maxam is continuing to safely and competently operate the Facility located at 441 Upton Road, Avenel. Examples of the matters that should be addressed by Maxam in the Meeting include the following:

   1. progress on the development and implementation of the audit process for ongoing review of the SMS and performance indicators for the control measures;
   2. 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;
   3. 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;
   4. how performance reporting processes are providing Maxam management team with insight into the effectiveness of the MHF’s safety management system (SMS) and the adopted risk control measures; and
   5. 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 delegate may specify additional matters to be addressed. The first Compliance Meeting must occur within 8 months’ of the licence renewal date, with subsequent Compliance Meetings to be held at dates as directed by the Delegate.

Address

Silvan Water Treatment Plant, 

120 Stonyford Road, Silvan, Victoria, 3795

Term of License

5 years

Expiry date

19 February 2029

Conditions

No

Address

Eastern Treatment Plant

Thompson Road, 

Bangholme, Victoria, 3175

Term of License

5 years

Expiry date

5 August 2027

Conditions

No

Address

29 Francis Street, Yarraville, 3013

Term of License

5 years

Expiry date

3 December 2027

Conditions

No

Address

Melbourne Airport Joint User Hydrant Installation (JUHI), 3-27 Marker Road, Melbourne Airport, 3045

Term of License

5 years

Expiry date

3 December 2025

Conditions

No

Address

Altona Terminal

Cnr Kororoit Creek Road and Millers Road, Altona, 3018

Term of License

5 years

Expiry date

4 December 2027

Conditions

No

Address

South Crude Tank Farm

Kororoit Creek Road, Altona, 3018

Term of License

5 years

Expiry date

24 October 2027

Conditions

No

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

Address

103-105 Pipe Road, Laverton North, 3026

Term of License

5 years

Expiry date

5 January 2026

Conditions

No

Address

121-139 Dohertys Road, Altona North

Term of License

3 Years

Expiry date

28 May 2028

Conditions

Yes

Safety Management Audit 

On or before 1 October 2025, RCT must provide evidence to WorkSafe, to the satisfaction of WorkSafe’s Major Hazard Facility Licence Delegate (Delegate), that in relation to any non-conformances identified through the audit of the safety management system RCT has developed a prioritised improvement/action plan. The audit is scheduled to occur on 9-10 June 2025, as per item 4.3.2 of the document A1963-REP-200 Safety Case Improvement Plan Doherty's Road Rev 2. 

Safety Case Revision

On or before 1 March 2026, RCT must revise its Safety Case (A1963-REP-001 Rev 2) to include a demonstration of adequacy (DoA) of the SMS and the control measures. The submission should be prepared in accordance with WorkSafe Guidance Note Requirements for Demonstration (Edition 2, March 2020). The demonstration must include outcomes of auditing and performance monitoring of SMS and the control measures. RCT must provide a copy of the updated sections of the Safety Case to WorkSafe. 

Recurring Compliance Meetings 

The Chief Executive Officer and/or the most senior officer of RCT who is resident in Victoria, must periodically meet with the Delegate. At each Compliance Meeting, RCT must provide the Delegate with a presentation that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Delegate that RCT is continuing to safely and competently operate the Major Hazard Facility (MHF) located at 121- 139 Dohertys Rd Altona North 3025 (Compliance Meeting). The first Compliance Meeting must occur on or before 12 December 2025 with subsequent Compliance Meetings to be held at dates as directed by the Delegate. 

Examples of the matters that should be addressed by RCT in the Compliance Meeting, includes providing evidence that demonstrates: 

1. adequate process safety, operational, and technical support resources are allocated to the MHF; 

2. RCT are progressing through the items captured within the Safety Case Improvement Plan (Rev 2, 17/04/2025) and the SMS Implementation Plan (Rev 1, 23/04/2025) developed to address: 

i. Safety Management Systems non-conformances; and 

ii. The adoption of all practicable control measures. 

3. performance reporting processes are providing RCT’s senior management with insight into the effectiveness of the MHF’s Safety Management System (SMS) and risk control measures adopted; 

4. 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; 

5. 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 

6. action is being taken by RCT 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 at subsequent compliance meetings. 

Address

42-52 MacKenzie Road, West Melbourne, 3011

Term of License

3 years

Expiry date

17 September 2027

Conditions

Yes

Action Plan

1. 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:
   1. address:
      1. 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
      2. all matters identified on page 14 of WorkSafe VI Delegation Visit 060824 presentation under “Improvement Opportunities”; and
   2. outline, in detail, the activities to be undertaken to address these matters; and
   3. specify the resources allocated to complete each item of the Action Plan; and
   4. stipulate a completion date for each item of the Action Plan.
2. 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:
   1. the activities that have been completed;
   2. the progress on any incomplete action items; and
   3. whether any external support is required to complete any action items, and whether external support has been obtained.

SMS Auditing Process

1. Stolthaven must develop and refine its audit process for the safety management system (SMS) which:
   1. includes all aspects of the SMS;
   2. assesses the effective implementation and functionality of all SMS elements; and
   3. 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:
      1. review against Corporate and industry best practice and standards; and
      2. 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
   4. Stolthaven must engage a competent and independent third party to verify that the audit process is adequate in achieving the desired outcomes; and
   5. Stolthaven must engage a competent and independent third party as part of completing its auditing process.
   6. On or before 17 March 2025, Stolthaven must provide a written report to WorkSafe which includes:
      1. detail of the auditing process including update of applicable procedures relevant to the SMS; and
      2. 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

4. 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:
5. adequate process safety, operational, and technical support resources are allocated to the MHF;
6. Stolthaven are progressing through the items captured within improvement / action plans developed to address matters identified within Conditions 1 - 3; including:
7. the activities that have been completed;
8. the progress on action items; and
9. whether any external support is required to complete any action items, and whether external support has been obtained.
10. 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;
11. 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;
12. 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
13. 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.

Address

23 Commercial Drive, Dandenong South, Victoria, 3175

Term of licence

5 years

Expiry date

8 December 2029

Conditions

Yes

1. 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:

   1. Supagas continue to ensure adequate resources are allocated to the Facility, including;
      
      1. process safety, operational, and technical support personnel resources;
      2. resources to support required capital and infrastructure improvement associated with reducing risks so far as is reasonably practicable.
   2. Supagas are progressing and implementing all improvement items including (but not limited to) the implementation of;
      
      1. the integrated site wide detection and shutdown systems;
      2. deluge / spray systems at the LPG Cylinder Truck Landing and the Acetylene Cylinders; and
      3. a fire wall between LPG bulk storage and LPG tanker loading area.
   3. 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;
      
      1. Supagas personnel who are executing performance monitoring activities and audits are trained and competent to do so;
      2. performance monitoring activities and audits are being executed in line with the required timeframes specified within the SMS;
      3. 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
      4. 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.
   4. in relation to the Facility’s hazard and incident identification and reporting processes;
      
      1. Supagas employees are provided with information, instruction and training in relation to the site hazard and incident identification, reporting and recording processes;
      2. hazards and incidents continue to be reported, recorded and investigated as per the Facility’s hazard and incident management procedure/s;
      3. action is being taken by Supagas to address root cause failures of hazards and incidents that are reported; and
      4. 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.

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:

1. 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;
2. 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
3. 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.

Address

180 Fitzgerald Road, Laverton North, Victoria, 3026

Term of licence

5 years

Expiry date

24 October 2026

Conditions

Yes

1. 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:

   1. adequate process safety, operational, and technical support resources are allocated to the MHF;
   2. 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;
   3. 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;
   4. 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.

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:

1. adequate process safety, operational, and technical support resources are allocated to the MHF;
2. 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;
3. 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;
4. 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;
5. 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.

Address

Newport Terminal

Burleigh Street, Spotswood, 3015

Term of License

5 years

Expiry date

6 November 2027

Conditions

No

Address

Lara LPG Terminal
137-207 McManus Road, Lara, 3212

Term of License

5 years

Expiry date

8 April 2028

Conditions

No

Address

Refinery Road, Corio, 3214

Term of License

5 years

Expiry date

13 May 2028

Conditions

No