Simplot Australia Pty Ltd, Installation of a Wet Electrostatic Scrubber Precipitator (WESP), Simplot Ulverstone

Current Stage

Assessment Commenced

Proposal Details

Client: Simplot Australia Pty Ltd

Premises: Simplot Ulverstone

Activity: Installation of a WESP

Class of Assessment: 2A

Important Dates

Assessment Commenced: 5/7/2024

​​The Proposal

​The proposal seeks to install new Wet Electrostatic Precipitator Scrubber (WESP) equipment for the treatment of the exhaust from the existing factory fryer stacks, under clause 4(e) of Schedule 2 of EMPCA. The proposed development is primarily located on the southern side of the existing main processing factory on the site. This proposal involves taking the exhaust from all site fryers and directing these streams to the WESP. The proposal comprises of raising the boiler house roof, removal of existing stacks and constructing ducting and rooftop platforms.

Supporting Documentation

 Simplot Australia Pty Ltd, Installation of a Wet Electrostatic Scrubber Precipitator - Supporting Documentation (PDF 5Mb)