Tara Murray
Work is being undertaken to ensure a new air quality system at AkzoNobel can operate even better.
The RTO was installed late last year, with initial testing in December showed that the equipment is operating at 87 per cent effectiveness at the time of testing.
In a community update, an AkzoNobel spokesman said that it is expected this can be improved.
“AkzoNobel has been working with the manufacturers on adjustments to fine-tune the RTO,” it said.
“Once these are complete, further tests will be conducted and an update will be provided.
“While the RTO for the resin plant was prioritised to address the main source of odours affecting the community, further work is nearing completion to analyse odour emissions from the paint plant and recommend appropriate treatments.
“A report is due by the end of the month and a plan of works will be scheduled.”
Another report, which is analyzing the noise sources across the facility is nearing completion and is due later this month.
The report will also include possible measures that could be implemented.
Plans for the construction of an acoustic wall along the Barwon Avenue perimeter of the plant are still with Brimbank council awaiting approval.
The update also addressed a complaint received about odours during the holiday period when operations were ceased.
The spokesperson said AkzoNobel confirmed that there were no normal, odour-producing operations taking place, and no production emissions requiring treatment during this period.
The next community forum is scheduled for February 16.
The meeting was set to be in person, but with the pandemic it could be moved online closer to the event.
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