The Altona Complex Neighbourhood Consultative Group (ACNCG) was established early in 1989 when industry, community and the local council and the State Government were at loggerheads over land planning procedures in the area closest to the Complex. The consultative committee comprises members from industry, community residents, local council, and authorities. The ACNCG Group meets three times a year. Site specific Environmental Monitoring Teams (EMT) meet in the other months.
“The Consultative Chronicle” communicates ACNCG activities to the wider community. Produced three times a year, the newsletter is distributed to 12,000 homes and businesses in Altona as well as within complex companies and to community organisations.
The success of the ACNCG demonstrates that often the most effective change can be driven by industry acting in a voluntary capacity, in its own way and at the same time reflect community attitudes and incorporate community expectations. A structured process for community dialogue is clearly of help in this process.
ACNCG's Website
In December 2004, the ACNCG was proud to launch its very own website. Developed in house by an ex ACNCG member, the website contains copies of the Group's previous Chronicles, charter, emergency information and background information on when the ACNCG first formed. So visit the Group's website acncg.info and be kept up to date on the ACNCG activities.
A long standing member of the ACNCG has written and recently updated a document about the ACNCG process from her view.
The ACNCG by Nessie Hardy
In 2001, the ACNCG reviewed and reissued its charter. This explains the purpose and activities of the ACNCG.
ACNCG Charter
The attached document presents a more detailed discussion of the ACNCG process and it's 2007 meeting schedule.
Qenos - Community Consultation in Altona
In 2000 Qenos conducted a survey of community attitudes in Altona. This is the fourth wave of this tracking of the attitudes of Altona residents towards their immediate environment.
Qenos Altona community attitude survey 2000 - key findings
On February 28, 2002 Qenos Pty Ltd lodged its Safety Case for the Olefins plant in Altona with the Major Hazards Division of WorkSafe, to be followed with lodgement of its Safety Case for Qenos Plastics, Elastomers and Resins in June, 2002.
Flyer: Qenos Olefins lodges its Safety Case |