The Environmental Protection Authority has fined a Laverton North concrete company for allowing construction materials to flow into nearby waterways.
Aerolink Property Construction Pty LTD was fined $1,923 after EPA officers found concrete gravel and dust was allowed to escape into kerb side gutters and stormwater drains running along the construction site boundary on Holcourt and Plummer Roads, Laverton North, on 23 October 2023.
“Construction materials like this get into stormwater drains and can find their way into our waterways, such as the nearby Cherry Creek. This can impact the amount of oxygen, sunlight and other important things our aquatic life depends on,” EPA Western Metropolitan Regional Manager Steve Lansdell said.
“Aerolink, which also traded as Midway Concrete & Garden Supplies, is operating a professional company and should know better. They know their site and business and ought to know how to easily prevent hazards like this occurring. They, like everyone in Victoria, must act to protect the environment and they clearly were not doing so. This fine is an important penalty and reminder. We have also issued an improvement notice that requires further investigation of the stormwater drainage and risks at the site due in February and May of 2024.”
The EPA has said it will continue to monitor local businesses such as Aerolink to protect local waterways.
Anyone who sees pollution or businesses requiring information and guidelines, are encouraged to contact the EPA at 1300 372 842 or www.epa.vic.gov.au
