Official Caution issued to AW Edwards Pty Limited
(SSI-7400) North Sydney LGA
On 21 September 2022, the department issued an Official Caution to AW Edwards Pty Limited (AWE) for failing to comply with approved construction hours at the Sydney Metro Crows Nest station site. AWE has an extended work hours approval which allows concrete works until 10pm Saturdays. Once commenced, a concrete pour cannot be stopped without affecting the structural integrity of the concrete. On Saturday 26 March 2022, AWE commenced a concrete pour at 7am and due to quality issues with the concrete being supplied, the works were not completed until 2am on Sunday 27 March 2022. AWE has introduced additional quality control measures with its concrete supplier and pouring subcontractor to prevent concrete works from extending beyond the approved construction hours. Compliance with approved construction hours helps to minimise the impact on surrounding residents and protect the amenity of the area.
Penalty Notice issued to Green Light Contractors Pty Ltd
(MP08_0252) Blayney Shire LGA
On 27 September 2022, the department issued a $15000 Penalty Notice to Green Light Contractors Pty Ltd, the construction contractor for the Flyers Creek Wind Farm, for the clearing of an individual mature Eucalyptus Canobolensis tree, required to be retained, whilst undertaking clearing for the power line easement corridor. The department will continue to monitor the development for compliance with conditions of consent.
Penalty Notice issued to Goldwind Australia Pty Ltd
(MP07_0118) Upper Lachlan Shire LGA
On 27 September 2022, the department issued a $15,000 Penalty Notice to Goldwind Australia Pty Ltd (Goldwind) as the company who has control and management of the Gullen Range Wind Farm, for operating a small number of turbines at times that contravened the conditions of consent imposed to protect the Powerful Owl. There is no evidence to suggest that any Powerful Owls were affected by the breach. Goldwind admitted to the breach and have since implemented measures to ensure that future non-compliances do not occur. The department will continue to monitor compliance with conditions of approval.