Mr. Bradshaw questions the Department of Environment and Heritage regarding a licensed premise (EG Green and Sons) under investigation for a breach of conditions potentially contributing to effluent odor. The Department outlines actions taken and indicates possible legal action.

AnsweredQoN 1034Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 September 2001
Portfolio
the Environment and Heritage

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(1) I refer to the answer to question on Notice No. 812 on 9 August 2001 and ask which licensed premise is the DEP investigating?
(2) Does the breech of conditions contribute to the effluent odor experienced by local residents?
(3) What is being done to correct the problem?
(4) Has any legal action been or is being taken against the company or person who has breeched the licence condition?
(5) Will a clean up of the drains be undertaken and, if so, by whom?

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Answered
13 November 2001
Responded by
Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Response time
62 days
(1) EG Green and Sons.
(2) No.
(3) The Company has improved effluent management practices at the site, and has engaged consultants to develop medium and long term strategies to ensure licence compliance.
(4) The Department has issued a 'show cause' letter to EG Green and Sons as a precursor to possible legal action.
(5) No clean-up of the drains is required.

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