Type of offence
Pollute atmosphere (offensive to the senses of human beings), contrary to s.41(1)(a) of the Act
Date of court hearing
24 May 2002
Date of court order
24 May 2002
Court magistrate
Mr J. Klestadt
Court location
Geelong

Court orders made

Convicted and fined $10,000 and ordered pursuant to s.67AC of the Act:
(1) to pay $20,000 to City of Greater Geelong towards extensive tree surgery (including removal of senescent vegetation);
(2) to pay $10,000 to City of Greater Geelong towards replacement of removed trees using advanced stock;
(3) to publish a notice (wording specified) relating to the proceedings in the defendant’s 2002 Annual Report, the Geelong Advertiser, Geelong News and the Geelong Independent.

Costs: $6,275

Reviewed 16 March 2020