Western Region Water Authority

Date of offence or contravention
Type of offence or contraventionPollute waters (detrimental to beneficial use), contrary to s.39(1)(e) of the Act
Background of offence or contravention
Date of court hearing7 March 2002
Date of court order7 March 2002
Judicial officerMr M. Gurvitch
Court and locationSunshine
Proceeding number

Court orders made

Convicted and ordered pursuant to s.67AC of the Act:
(1) to pay $39,500 to Melton Shire Council for waterway revegetation works in the Werribee River Catchment;
(2) to publish a notice (wording specified) in relation to the proceedings in the Age, Herald Sun, Melton Leader and Melton Express.

Costs: $13,739.35

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