Adventures Victoria Pty Ltd has applied for an EPA development licence for the Lakeshore Caravan Park site at Knowsley, near Lake Eppalock.

The application is for a wastewater treatment plant, with all recycled water to be used for irrigation on the site. During winter, the recycled water would be stored in a storage lagoon.

EPA will assess the application for any impacts to the environment including noise, odour, dust or water contamination issues. The plant is expected to treat more than 5,000 litres per day, which triggers the need for a development licence from EPA.

The proposal is part of the applicant’s plans to redevelop the site to offer accommodation and recreation facilities. 

Public consultation between 31 March and 21 April 2022 is encouraged and you can read more and make a submission at epa.vic.gov.au/adventures-vic

What is a development licence?

To perform prescribed activities that may cause harm, you must have a permission such as a licence, permit or registration. 

Permissions work alongside the General Environmental Duty, ensuring performance standards and conditions are met across a range of activities. There are three tiers of permissions based on the level of risk to human health and the environment:

            1. Licences for high-risk prescribed activities   
            2. Permits for medium-risk prescribed activities  
            3. Registrations for low-risk prescribed activities  

This risk-based approach means we can target different levels of risk with the right balance of permissions and conditions. Our Permissions scheme policy (publication 1799) outlines:

            • your role, as the permission holder, in ensuring compliance and preventing harm   
            • what we consider when assessing an application for a permission   
            • how permissions work to manage the risks related to prescribed activities

Find out more at epa.vic.gov.au/for-business/new-laws-and-your-business/permissions