Midfield Meat Processing Pty Ltd (Midfield) has proposed construction of a new high-standard protein recovery plant (PRP) adjacent to the existing abattoir located at 24 Scott Street, Warrnambool, Victoria. Following full commissioning of the PRP, Midfield intends to cease the operation of an existing old co-product facility (rendering) located in Swinton Street. The proposed facility requires a works approval from Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) under the Environment Protection Act 1970. On 9 August 2018, EPA received an application for works approval from Midfield. On 23 January 2019, EPA approved the works approval application, subject to conditions. This is the non-technical summary of the full assessment report which is available on Engage Vic.