| Date of offence or contravention | Between 03 June 2022 and 14 June 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type of offence or contravention | 1. Fail to minimise risk to human health at Traralgon from 03 June 2022 to 14 June 2022, contrary to s.25(1). 2. Fail to comply with prohibition notice at Traralgon from 03 June 2022 to 14 June 2022, contrary to s.287(1). |
| Background of offence or contravention | Ryan’s Family Hotel Pty Ltd operated an entertainment venue in Traralgon. From 18th November 2021, EPA received a high volume of community complaints regarding unreasonable and prolonged periods of amplified music from the venue. EPA Officers attended the premise and observed the premises operating DJ music in an outdoor marque. EPA issued a Prohibition Notice prohibiting the engagement of any activity which would cause the emission of unreasonable noise during night-time periods. Unreasonable noise continued to be emitted following this notice. Ryan’s Family Hotel further failed to implement reasonably practicable measures to limit noise, constituting a breach of the General Environmental Duty. |
| Date of court hearing | 12 December 2024 |
| Date of court order | 12 December 2024 |
| Judicial officer | A D Halse |
| Court and location | Latrobe Valley |
| Proceeding number | P12541512 |
Court orders made
With conviction, fined $15,000 ($7,500 for each charge) and ordered to pay EPA costs in the amount of $6,480.
An Adverse Publicity Order is made in the terms submitted pursuant to s330 of the EP Act 2017.
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