Tuesday, 9 July 2024

Two Companies Fined Over Alleged Pollution Incidents In Newcastle

 BY IAN CROUCH

The Environment Protection Authority has fined two companies over separate pollution incidents in Newcastle.

Multiplex has been fined $15,000 after a pollution control structure at the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct construction site failed, sending sediment-laden water into nearby creeks and rivers.

Kooragang Bulk Facilities has also been fined $15,000 after almost 2 tonnes of alumina dust was released from a hopper, causing alleged air pollution, with some ending up in the Hunter River.