Penalty Notice issued to Armidale Regional Council
(MP06_0220) Armidale Regional LGA
On 18 September 2025, the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure issued a $15,000 Penalty Notice to Armidale Regional Council for failing to implement the Conservation Management Plan which forms part of the Biodiversity Offset Management Plan for the Armidale Regional Landfill Facility (the project). Armidale Regional Council is required to undertake and provide an Annual Flora and Fauna Monitoring Report to the Department. Armidale Regional Council has committed to conduct the required monitoring and update relevant management plans. The Department will continue to monitor the project to ensure ongoing compliance.
Official Caution issued to Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd
(MP07_0020) Lismore City LGA
On 29 September 2025, the Department for Planning, Housing and Infrastructure issued an Official Caution to Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd (Downer) for failing to comply with the approved operating hours for Blakebrook Quarry. On 19 January 2025, Downer operated the quarry asphalt plant outside of the approved operating hours. Compliance with approved operating hours assists in protecting the amenity of the local community. Downer has since made improvements to procedures to ensure ongoing compliance. The Department will continue to monitor the project's performance.