A BOILER emissions project undertaken by OneFortyOne Plantations (OFO) has significantly reduced air emissions at the Jubilee Sawmill site, the timber industry giant has stated.
In a statement issued this week, OFO said aging infrastructure could present challenges with air pollution and quality, with the company investing $4.2m in a boiler emissions project at the Jubilee Highway Sawmill following its take over last year.
A national pollution snapshot last year showed the site was the largest contributor of air pollutants out of all the timber processing operators in the city.
However, OFO said it was in discussions with the South Australian Environment Protection Authority on air quality to meet legislative requirements for the site before the purchase took place.
“The purchase of the Jubilee Highway Sawmill was a landmark investment for the business, cementing our commitment to the Green Triangle region and becoming a local domestic processor ourselves,” OFO executive general manager Cameron MacDonald said.
“As a member of this community, with nearly 400 employees, it was important to us to reduce emissions from the site.
“We committed to a significant capital expenditure for the boiler emissions project of $4.2m as soon as we took over.”
The boiler emissions project was undertaken by a dedicated team of OneFortyOne’s engineers, boiler operators, maintenance and safety teams, along with local contractors Whitty Engineering and Gabriel Electrical.
It involved the installation of advanced cyclonic technology to ensure compliance with environmental air quality licence conditions.
“The reduced air emissions not only ensures OFO is compliant with its environmental obligations, but will also significantly improve the air quality for the community in Mount Gambier,” EPA’s Mount Gambier manager Naomi Grey said.
