| Date of offence or contravention | |
|---|---|
| Type of offence or contravention | Pollute atmosphere (offensive to the senses of human beings), contrary to s.41(1)(a) of the Act |
| Background of offence or contravention | |
| Date of court hearing | 24 May 2002 |
| Date of court order | 24 May 2002 |
| Judicial officer | Mr J. Klestadt |
| Court and location | Geelong |
| Proceeding number |
Court orders made
Convicted and fined $10,000 and ordered pursuant to s.67AC of the Act:
(1) to pay $20,000 to City of Greater Geelong towards extensive tree surgery (including removal of senescent vegetation);
(2) to pay $10,000 to City of Greater Geelong towards replacement of removed trees using advanced stock;
(3) to publish a notice (wording specified) relating to the proceedings in the defendant’s 2002 Annual Report, the Geelong Advertiser, Geelong News and the Geelong Independent.
Costs: $6,275
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