Development Licence
Permission summary
- Statutory document ID:
- DL000300076
- Issue date:
- Fri 17 Oct 2025
- Expiry date:
- Sun 31 Dec 2028
- Status:
- Active
- Activity site:
- 141 Baxter-whelans Road, Barnawartha North, Victoria, 3691
Permission holder
Name | Address |
|---|---|
Name BARNAWARTHA NORTH ENERGY PTY LTD | Address 85 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood Victoria 3134, Australia |
Activity
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Transaction | Status |
|---|---|
Transaction G04 (Bulk storage) | Status Issued |
Transaction K01 (Power generation) | Status Issued |
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CodeDescriptionCodeDL_C01DescriptionCommissioning activities must be undertaken in accordance with the commissioning plan approved by the Authority.CodeDL_C02DescriptionYou must immediately notify the Authority by calling 1300 EPA VIC (1300 372 842) in the event of: a) A discharge, emission or deposit which gives rise to, or may give rise to, actual or potential harm to human health or the environment; b) A malfunction, breakdown or failure of risk control measures at the site which could reasonably be expected to give rise to actual or potential harm to human health or the environment; or c) Any breach of the licence.CodeDL_C03DescriptionConstruction and commissioning must not cause or result in any breach of any permission issued by the Authority for the permission activity, except where authorised by a condition of this licence.CodeDL_C05Description1. You must develop a risk management and monitoring program for your activities which: (a) identifies all the risks of harm to human health and the environment which may arise from the activities you are engaging in at your activity site; (b) clearly defines your environmental performance objectives; (c) clearly defines your risk control performance objectives; (d) describes how the environmental and risk control performance objectives are being achieved; (e) identifies and describes how you will continue to eliminate or minimise the risks in 1(a) (above) so far as reasonably practicable; and (f) describes how the information collated in compliance with this clause, is or will be disseminated, used or otherwise considered by you or any other entity. 2. The risk management and monitoring program must be: (a) documented in writing; (b) signed by a duly authorised officer of the licensed entity (c) made available to the Authority on request.CodeDL_C06DescriptionWithin [placeholder1] days of the expiry of this permission, you must provide to EPA a report detailing the results of the commissioning monitoring program.CodeDL_C07DescriptionWithin [placeholder1] of the completion of the approved activities, you must provide to EPA a written report that summarises the activities undertaken and includes: [placeholder2].CodeDL_C07DescriptionWithin 90 days of the completion of the approved activities, you must provide to EPA a written report that summarises the activities undertaken and includes: . 1. A summary demonstrating that all conditions from Phase 1 and Phase 2 of this licence have been met. *Phase 3: 2. A Proof of Performance report (PoPR) prepared by an experienced environmental practitioner acting in an independent verification capacity to analyse results/ tests undertaken during the Commissioning Phase of the project, that includes inter alia: 2.1 Air Emissions PoPR, which must: (a) Provide the results of stack emission testing conducted by a NATA-accredited body. (b) Demonstrate that emissions from each generator stack comply with the following limits: • Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx as NO2): 4.7 g/sec • Particulate Matter (PM): 0.1 g/sec • Carbon Monoxide (CO): 0.65 g/sec (c) Include an updated air dispersion model using the verified stack data to confirm compliance with ambient air quality standards at all sensitive receptors. 2.2 Noise Emissions PoPR, which must: (a) Provide the results of attended noise monitoring conducted at the nearest sensitive receptors. (b) Demonstrate compliance with all relevant noise limits in accordance with EPA Publication 1826. (c) Include a specific assessment to verify that low-frequency noise is not problematic. (d) Provide evidence of the effectiveness of all installed noise mitigation measures. 2.3 Stormwater and Containment PoPR, which must: (a) Provide the results of the post-construction stormwater monitoring program. (b) Verify that the stormwater system has been constructed in accordance with the approved designs. (c) Include a Bund Integrity Assessment (e.g., hydrostatic test results) for all bunded areas. (d) Results of the water quality testing at the final discharge point. 2.4 Fire and Emergency Systems PoPR, which must: (a) Verify the installation and functionality of all fire detection, suppression, and emergency shutdown systems. (b) Verify that the as-built firewater containment system meets its design requirements. (c) Include a copy of the final Emergency Management Plan, as endorsed in writing by the Country Fire Authority (CFA), including firewater containment systems have been installed as per the approved designs. 2.5 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions PoPR, which must: (a) Provide a calculation of the facility's total GHG emission intensity (in kgCO2e per kWh), total fuel consumed, and total hours of operation for the preceding financial year. (b) Include a final statement confirming how the as-built facility's performance aligns with the Greenhouse Gas BATT Assessment submitted in Phase 1.CodeDL_G01DescriptionA copy of this licence must be kept at the site and be easily accessible to persons who are engaging in an activity conducted at the site. Information regarding the requirements of the licence and the Act duties must be included in site induction and training information.CodeDL_G02DescriptionThe development of the proposed Energy Facility and associated power plant related infrastructure must be conducted in accordance with the listed approved plans and documents: : 1. PL10 - EPA Development Licensing Application Report - Barnawartha North Energy Facility.pdf – dated 07/2025; 2. Updated - Air Impact Assessment – 640.031508.00002-R01-v3.0-20251015; 3. Updated – Air Emissions RFI Response - 250902 BNPGP EPA RFI4 (AIR EMISSIONS)v0d; 4. Appendix B - Noise Impact Assessment - February 2025 (SLR).pdf; 5. Appendix C - Bushfire Hazard Assessment - May 2025 (Spiire)_Optimized.pdf; 6. Appendix D - Stormwater Management Strategy – dated August 2025.pdf; 7. Updated – Stormwater RFI response - 321294_UDv2_SWMS_REPORT_v2; 8. Appendix F - Concept Plan - May 2025 (Spiire).pdf; 9. Appendix G - Ecology Assessment - November 2024 (EcoAerial) v3.pdf; 10. Appendix H - Landscape Schematic Layout - May 2025 (Spiire-).pdf; 11. Appendix I - Sample Commissioning Checklist.pdf; 12. Appendix J - Sample Generation System Model.pdf; 13. Responses to RFI006622, RFI006744 and RFI007027. In the event of any inconsistency between the approved documents and the conditions of this permission, the conditions of this permission shall prevail.CodeDL_G03DescriptionSubject to the following conditions, this development licence allows you to: In accordance with application (APP041276) and supporting information: Construct and commission a Fuelled Peaking Power Generation Facility with a capacity of 10-megawatt; and ancillary activities and buildings that includes: 1. Five (5) containerised generator units; 2. A Medium Voltage (MV) Switch room; 3. A self-bunded diesel fuel storage unit; 4. A SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system; 5. A 22 kV Transformer / Export Kiosk Activities under this development licence will proceed in three (3) distinct phases: • Phase 1: Pre-construction and construction related activities (planning and final plant designs); • Phase 2: Post – construction related activities (construction completed/before commissioning); • Phase 3: Post-commissioning monitoring results (Proof of Performance - reporting).CodeDL_G04DescriptionThis permission does not take effect until a copy of any planning permit or amendment to a planning scheme required under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Vic) and related planning schemes has been provided to the Authority by the applicant.CodeDL_G05DescriptionThis permission expires: (a) on the issue or amendment of an operating licence or permit relating to all activities covered by this permission; (b) when the Authority advises in writing that all activities covered by this permission have been satisfactorily completed and the issue or amendment of an operating licence or permit is not required; or c) on the expiry date listed on the front page of this permission.CodeDL_G06.02DescriptionYou must: (a) provide the Authority with a financial assurance in a form and for an amount determined by the Authority, by a date specified by the Authority; and (b) maintain such financial assurance (including any part of such assurance) so that it can be claimed on, utilised or realised by the Authority as and when required.CodeDL_G07DescriptionYou must: (a) develop and maintain a decommissioning plan that is in accordance with the current decommissioning guidelines published by the Authority; (b) provide the decommissioning plan to the Authority upon request; (c) supply to the Authority an updated detailed decommissioning plan plan 45 business days prior business days prior to commencement of decommissioning, if you propose to divest a section of the licensed site, cease part or all of the licensed activity or reduce the basis upon which the licence was granted to a point where licensing is no longer required; and (d) decommission the licensed site in accordance with the detailed decommissioning plan, to the satisfaction of the Authority and within any reasonable timeframe which may be specified by the Authority.CodeDL_R01DescriptionAt least 45 business days before the commencement of any commissioning, you must provide to the Authority reports that include(s): . Phase 2: 1. A Construction Assessment Report prepared by an EPA-appointed auditor or an alternative expert approved by the EPA in writing' demonstrating that the facility has been built in accordance with the development licence and all endorsed reports provided under DL_W01 and DL_R04 (Phase 1). 2. A Commissioning Plan must be developed based on the final design to demonstrate compliance with this licence and the General Environmental Duty (GED). This plan must detail at a minimum the following information: • A full schedule of commissioning and monitoring plans/activities. • Clear criteria and performance indicators for the successful completion of commissioning. • A Trigger Action Response Plan (TARP) detailing the specific actions to be taken if emission limits or other environmental performance standards are exceeded during testing. This plan must incorporate the following specific sub-plans: 2.1 For Air Emissions include the procedures for stack emission testing for all relevant pollutants, including Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Particulates (PM2.5), Carbon Monoxide (CO), and Greenhouse Gases (GHG), to verify the performance of the generation units as specified or equivalent. 2.2 For Noise Emissions , include a measurement program, using 1/3 octave band analysis, to verify that all acoustic objectives, including for low-frequency noise at the nearest sensitive receptors. 2.3 A Stormwater Management and Maintenance Plan (SMMP) that includes: • The as-built verification report for the entire stormwater system. • An ongoing maintenance schedule for the swales and detention basin, including triggers for sediment removal and vegetation management. for the as-built verification report for the entire stormwater system. 2.4 The Chemical and Waste Management Plan that include: • the final procedures for the safe storage and handling of all liquids, spill response, and the management of all waste streams in accordance with the waste hierarchy.CodeDL_R02DescriptionYou must not commence commissioning of the operating components of the development activities until you have received the Authority's written approval of the Construction Assessment Report and the Commissioning Plan which is required pursuant to condition(s) DL_R01.CodeDL_R04DescriptionAt least 45 days before the commencement of any construction, you must provide to the Authority reports` that include(s): . Phase 1: 1. A Hazard Identification (HAZID) Study that considers all potential hazardous events and operations risk assessment, including a Hazard Operability Study (HAZOP), that considers all process and environmental, risks for all operating conditions. 2. An updated Fire Management Plan (FMP), Emergency Plan (EP), and Firewater Containment Plan. These plans must: (a) Be developed in direct consultation with, and be formally endorsed in writing by, the Country Fire Authority (CFA); (b) Include the final, detailed engineering designs for all fire suppression and firewater containment infrastructure. 3. A Dangerous Goods (DG) Management Report detailing the final design for the storage and handling of all liquids, demonstrating compliance with the Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2022 and EPA Publication 1698.CodeDL_W01DescriptionAt least 60 days to commencing construction of the following components of the development activity, you must provide to the Authority for approval: . 1. A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) that details the on-site methods for managing environmental risks during construction, and includes specific sub-plans for: (a) Erosion and Sediment Control. (b) Construction Waste Management (including hazardous materials). (c) Dust and Construction Noise Management. (d) Unexpected Finds Protocol for the management of any contaminated land discovered during site works. (e) A plan detailing how the community will be kept informed during construction and how complaints will be managed. 2. The Final Environmental Design Reports, that include: 2.1 An updated Air Quality Report based on the final detailed design that includes: (a) The final nominated engine selection for the project (b) A detailed emission inventory and quantification based on final design details, fuel types, and operating scenarios. (c) An updated air dispersion model demonstrating compliance with all relevant Applicable Air Pollution Assessment Criteria (APAC) as outlined in EPA guideline 1961 Guideline for Assessing and Minimising Air Pollution in Victoria The report must be conducted in accordance with EPA Guideline 1961: Guideline for assessing and minimising air pollution. 2.2 An updated Acoustic Design Report that details: (a) The final selection and guaranteed acoustic performance of all equipment to be installed. (b) A detailed design of all noise mitigation measures, including enclosures and silencers. (c) A final predictive noise assessment demonstrating compliance with the Noise limit and assessment protocol at any noise sensitive area, and demonstrate that the selected equipment satisfy the General Environmental Duty (GED). The report must be conducted in accordance with: • Noise Protocol (Publication 1826.4): Noise limit and assessment protocol for commercial, industrial, trade premises, and entertainment venues • Technical Guide (Publication 1997): Measuring and analysing industry and music noise. 2.3 The Stormwater collection, treatment and Drainage Management design that includes: (a) The final stormwater drainage and water quality treatment design, including MUSIC modelling to demonstrating that the final design meets Best Practice Environmental Management (BPEM) water quality targets and the impervious area sensitivity analysis. (b) The final bunding and containment design for all liquid storage areas. (c) The final Firewater Containment Strategy, including containment volume calculations endorsed by the CFA. (d) A plan for managing and lawfully disposing of any contaminated stormwater captured within bunded areas. The report must be prepared in accordance with EPA Publication 1698 and AS 1940. 2.4 An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) that includes drainage layout, soil type, vegetation cover, and slope stability and runoff. 2.5 A Waste Management Plan that identifies all potential construction waste streams and detail the procedures for their segregation, storage, and lawful disposal in accordance with the waste hierarchy. 2.6 A GHG Emissions Benchmark Memorandum considering final design specifications. 2.7 A consolidated report that includes the findings of the final Hazard Identification (HAZID) study, HAZOP analysis.CodeDL_W02DescriptionYou must notify the Authority in writing when the development activity authorised by this permission has commenced.CodeDL_W03DescriptionYou must notify the Authority when the construction associated with the development activities covered by this approval has been completed.CodeDL_W04DescriptionYou must not commission or use the operating components of the development activities without the written approval of the Authority.CodeDL_W08DescriptionYou must install : 1. All energy generation units, transformers, and liquid storage facilities must be constructed: (a) on concrete pads with a minimum finished surface level of 161.65 m AHD; or (b) in impermeable bunds with a minimum bund wall height of 161.65 m AHD so as to provide a 300mm freeboard to the local flood level 2. The stormwater drainage system must be equipped with a mechanism (e.g., a shut-off valve) at the final discharge point that allows for the complete isolation of the site's drainage from the external environment during a major spill or fire event. This system must be maintained in a fully operational state at all times. . You must undertake the following actions : 3. The total operating hours of all energy generation units on the premises must not exceed 500 hours in any 12-month period. 4. You must maintain a verifiable log of all operating hours for the facility.CodeDL_W09DescriptionYou must install all exhaust stacks so that provisions for sampling are included in accordance with “A Guide to the Sampling and Analysis of Air Emissions and Air Quality” (EPA Publication 440.1, released December 2002).CodeDL_W10DescriptionYou must implement all liquid storage containment and handling measures in accordance with “Liquid storage and handling guidelines” (EPA Publication 1698, released June 2018).Learn more about waste acceptance regulations.
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In the event of a discrepancy between the conditions listed on this page and the linked statutory document, the statutory document prevails.
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