- Date of offence
- Between 01 Apr 2017 and 04 Apr 2017
- Type of offence
Charge 1: Did fail to comply with Pollution Abatement Notice at Stawell on or about 04.04.2017, contrary to s.31A(7).
- Background of offence
On 7 October at the Stawell Magistrates’ Court, Matthew Starr, sole director of Used Tyre Recycling Corporation Pty Ltd (UTRC), was found guilty of failing to reduce the fire risk posed by 9500 tonne stockpile of tyres, as required by a PAN. The stockpile was assessed by CFA as presenting a risk of catastrophic harm to the Stawell township if it caught fire.
- Date of court hearing
- 7 October 2019
- Date of court order
- 15 October 2019
- Court magistrate
- TA Barrett
- Court location
- Stawell Magistrates’ Court
- Proceeding number
- J12059797
Court orders made
Without conviction, fined $20,000 with $16,555.93 costs.
Reviewed 3 October 2023
