Official Caution issued to TransGrid
(SSD-9717) Snowy Valleys LGA
On 1 September 2023, NSW Planning issued an Official Caution to TransGrid for undertaking geotechnical drilling activities within the Snowy 2.0 Transmission Connection development footprint prior to the Environmental Management Strategy (EMS) being approved. The EMS has now been approved. NSW Planning will continue to ensure compliance with approval.
Official Caution issued to Bloc Constructions (NSW) Pty Limited
(SSD-9827) City of Newcastle LGA
On 1 September 2023, NSW Planning issued an Official Caution to Bloc Constructions (NSW) Pty Limited (Bloc) for carrying out construction at the 45 Honeysuckle Drive development outside of the approved construction hours. On 31 May 2023, construction was observed to occur outside of the approved construction hours at the 45 Honeysuckle Drive development. Bloc have since communicated to site a reiteration of the approved construction hours.
Official Caution issued to NSW Department of Education
(SSD-8114) Ku-ring-gai LGA
On 5 September 2023, NSW Planning issued an Official Caution to the NSW Department of Education for enabling the operation of an Out of School Hours Care Centre (OOSH) contrary to the approved location. The Department of Education has since worked with NSW Planning to relocate the OOSH to the location as approved.
Three (3) Official Cautions issued to Snowy Hydro Limited
(SSI-9687) Snowy Monaro Regional LGA
On 19 September 2023, NSW Planning issued three Official Cautions to Snowy Hydro Limited for failing to submit the Long-Term Road Strategy, Recreational Fishing Management Plan and Recreation Management Plan for the Snowy 2.0 Main Works project to the satisfaction of the relevant agencies by the required timeframes of the relevant condition of approval. The Recreational Fishing Management Plan has subsequently been approved by the NSW DPI Director General and Snowy Hydro Limited continue to liaise with the relevant agencies and stakeholders in developing the documents and have submitted a request to the Planning Secretary under the approval conditions to stage the Long-term Road Strategy and Recreation Management Plan.
Four (4) Penalty Notices Snowy Hydro Limited
(SSI-9687) Snowy Monaro Regional LGA
On 19 September 2023, NSW Planning issued four $15,000 Penalty Notices to Snowy Hydro Limited for failing submit the Rehabilitation Management Plan, Biosecurity Risk Management Plan, Threatened Fish Management Plan and Digital Strategy to the satisfaction of the relevant agencies by the required timeframes of the relevant condition of approval. The Threatened Fish Management Plan has subsequently been approved by the NSW DPI Director General and Snowy Hydro Limited continue to liaise with the relevant agencies and stakeholders in developing the documents and have submitted a request to the Planning Secretary under the approval conditions to stage the remaining plans and strategies.
Penalty Notice issued to Hanson Construction Materials Pty Ltd
(DA94-4-2004) Central Coast LGA
On 19 September 2023, NSW Planning issued a Penalty Notice for $15,000 to Hanson Construction Materials Pty Ltd (Hanson) for not updating the Rehabilitation and Landscape Management Plan by 1 September 2021, 5 years following the previous submission. NSW Planning will continue to work with Hanson Pty Ltd to ensure compliance with the DA 94-4-2004.
Official Caution issued to Hanson Construction Materials Pty Ltd
(DA94-4-2004) Central Coast LGA
On 19 September 2023, NSW Planning issued an Official Caution to Hanson Construction Materials Pty Ltd (Hanson) for not conducting attended quarterly noise monitoring at location CN-9 (delete) as required by the Noise Management Plan. Hanson has committed to conducting the quarterly attended noise monitoring at all locations to ensure compliance with the DA 94-4-2004.
Penalty Notice issued to Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd
(MP06_0239) Goulburn Mulwaree LGA
On 20 September 2023, NSW Planning issued a Penalty Notice for $15,000 to Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd for transporting leachate offsite via road between 1 November 2022 and 30 June 2023 and via rail between 20 October and 27 March 2023, in contravention of the consent. NSW Planning will continue to monitor compliance with conditions of consent.
Official Caution issued to ProTen Pty Limited
(SSD-6882) Narrandera Shire LGA
On 21 September 2023, NSW Planning issued an Official Caution to ProTen Pty Limited (ProTen) for commencing of broiler population under a minimum of required hours and not meeting the minimum required time period for the population of the entire farm. The breach occurred during the 2022-2023 reporting period. ProTen has submitted a modification application to modify placement limits. NSW Planning will continue to monitor compliance with conditions of consent.
Official Caution issued to Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd
(MP06_0239) Goulburn Mulwaree LGA
On 22 September 2023, NSW Planning issued an Official Caution to Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd (Veolia) for transferring leachate from the MBT Leachate Aeration Pond to the Bioreactor’s Leachate Treatment Dam, in contravention of the consent. NSW Planning will continue to monitor compliance with conditions of consent.
Official Caution issued to Built Pty Limited
(SSD-10378) City of Newcastle LGA
On 27 September 2023, NSW Planning issued an Official Caution to Built Pty Limited (Built) for carrying out construction at the 42 Honeysuckle Drive development prior to 7am, that was audible at a nearby residential premises. On 31 May 2023, noise from a truck delivering material to the 42 Honeysuckle Drive site was audible at the nearest residential premises and occurred prior to 7am. Built have since recommunicated their obligations under SSD-10378 as modified, to key members of the Project Team.