Reported Decision: 163 LGERA 345
Land and Environment Court
of New South Wales
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- Case
- [2008] NSWLEC 268
- Decision Date
CaseChat Overview and Summary
The court had to determine whether Fulton Hogan Pty Ltd was guilty of the charges laid by the Environment Protection Authority, specifically for contravening environmental management plans and failing to comply with conditions of consent. Additionally, the court needed to assess the appropriate penalty for the offences committed.
The court found that Fulton Hogan Pty Ltd had indeed breached the environmental management plans, as evidenced by the non-compliance with specific conditions regarding stormwater and sediment control. The court held that the breaches were serious and had the potential to cause significant environmental harm. Consequently, the company was found guilty of the charges. In terms of penalty, the court imposed a fine of $100,000, reflecting the seriousness of the breaches and the need for deterrence. The court also ordered the company to pay the prosecutor’s costs and investigation costs as agreed.
The final orders included the conviction of Fulton Hogan Pty Ltd, a fine of $100,000, and the payment of costs to the prosecutor. The exhibits were to be returned to the defendant.
Orders
Orders of the court
1. The defendant is convicted of the offence as charged.
2. The defendant is fined the sum of $100,000.
3. The defendant is to pay the prosecutor’s costs of the proceedings agreed in the sum of $84,289.00.
4. The defendant is to pay the prosecutor’s investigation costs under s 248 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 agreed in the sum of $1,897.50.
5. The exhibits may be returned.
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