- 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