- Date of offence
- 05 January 2022
- Type of offence
Charge:
1. Failed to comply with Environmental Action Notice (EAN) at Echuca on 05 January 2022, contrary to s.290(1).
- Background of offence
Echuca Productions Pty Ltd and its director Christopher Peat operate an abattoir located in Echuca. Part of their licence conditions states that “offensive odours must not be discharged beyond the boundaries of the premises”. There have been 67 pollution reports EPA has received since April 2019 relating to offensive odour.
An inspection was conducted 26 October 2021 and an offensive odour was detected and so an IGN was issued. A further inspection was conducted 09 November 2021 and EPA observed bunding that was substandard and unsealed ground in the bunding as well as the Murray river approximately 60m away from the tank. An EAN was then issued.On 13 January 2022 a further inspection was conducted which revealed that the EAN had not been actioned.
- Date of court hearing
- 22 May 2024
- Date of court order
- 22 May 2024
- Court magistrate
- R C Kelly
- Court location
- Echuca
- Proceeding number
- P12423215
Court orders made
Without conviction, adjourned to Echuca Magistrates' Court on 21 May 2025.
Accused released upon giving an Undertaking starting on 22 May 2024.
Accused to be of good behaviour during the period of adjournment.
The accused is to pay $1,000 to the Court Fund and ordered to pay EPA costs in the amount of $3,688.
Stay to 21 October 2024.
Reviewed 9 August 2024
