A Port Stephens building company has been hit with an $18,000 fine for multiple water pollution offences in Fern Bay.
The matter was heard at Newcastle Local Court last week where the company was found guilty for not having adequate sediment controls in place which allowed sand and soils to enter into storm water pits on multiple sites at Seaside Estate.
The company has been ordered to pay council's legal costs.
Council's Acting Coordinator for Environmental Health and Compliance Nicholas Jones says it's a good result and acts as a warning to other companies and their responsibility to protect the environment.
"Council takes environmental breaches like this extremely seriously. If builders are unsure about their responsibilities under the environmental legislation, they can contact us here at council," said Nicholas.
