- 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).
Charge 2: Did fail to comply with Pollution Abatement Notice at Stawell on or about 01.04.2017, contrary to s.31A(7).
- Background of offence
On 7 October at the Stawell Magistrates’ Court, the Used Tyre Recycling Corporation Pty Ltd (UTRC) and its sole Director, Matthew Starr were each found guilty of failing to reduce the fire risk posed by its 9500 tonne stockpile of tyres, as required by a PAN. The stockpile was assessed by the 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
- J12061831
Court orders made
With conviction, fined $40,000 as part of an aggregate order, with $2,913.30 costs.
Reviewed 3 October 2023
