Penalty Notice issued to Sovechles Nominees Pty Ltd (SSD 8448 as modified, Newcastle City LGA)

On 3 August 2020, the Department issued a $15,000 Penalty Notice to Sovechles Nominees Pty Ltd for failure to prepare and submit a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) to the satisfaction of the Secretary, prior to the commencement of construction of the LPG Storage Facility on Kooragang Island. CEMP’s ensure that appropriate environmental management practices are identified and implemented during construction.  The Department will continue to monitor compliance with conditions of consent.