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The application sought to increase the annual production limit of ammonia by around 7% from 360,000 tonnes to 385,000t.
Production rates of nitric acid and ammonium nitrate will remain unchanged.
The proposal was put on exhibition for feedback in June 2015 and received four submissions from the City of Newcastle Council, the Environment Protection Authority, WorkCover NSW and the Roads and Maritime Services. No public submissions were received.
The key issues raised in submissions related to hazards, risks, noise and air quality.
“The Department has assessed the project and considered the submissions received,” it said.
“The Department has considered the issues raised in submissions and has approved the project subject to conditions including ensuring hazard studies are conducted at each stage of the project.”
