Silo Collapse at Manildra’s Bomaderry Plant Causes Massive Grain Spill, Investigations Underway

Incident Overview

On Thursday, 23 October 2024, two 30-metre-high wheat silos collapsed at Manildra Group’s grain processing facility in Bomaderry, New South Wales, triggering a massive grain spill across the site.

SafeWork NSW and the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) were notified and have launched investigations. A non-disturbance notice has been issued, halting all further work at the site pending completion of the inquiry.

SafeWork NSW and the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) were notified and have launched investigations. A non-disturbance notice has been issued, halting all further work at the site pending completion of the inquiry.

The EPA is monitoring the environmental impact of the grain spill, particularly on the Shoalhaven River. Containment booms have been deployed to limit the spread of spilled grain into waterways. Cleanup of the estimated grain spill is expected to take several weeks and is being coordinated by the EPA, SafeWork NSW, Manildra Group, and a contracted salvage company.

SafeWork NSW is leading the investigation into the cause of the silo collapse. A non-disturbance notice has been issued, preventing further work at the site until the inquiry is complete. The EPA is also examining the environmental consequences of the incident.

SafeWork NSW is appealing for any workers, contractors or persons with relevant information about the silo collapse or prior safety concerns at the Bomaderry plant to come forward. Reports can be made confidentially to SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or via the online incident-report form at safework.nsw.gov.au.

In Summary

SafeWork NSW is appealing for any workers, contractors or persons with relevant information about the silo collapse or prior safety concerns at the Bomaderry plant to come forward. Reports can be made confidentially to SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or via the online incident-report form at safework.nsw.gov.au.