By Editor in General News on 18th Mar 2010 19:40
An investigation by the Australian Government, Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts and the Victorian Governmen found that 0.7 hectares of the critically endangered natural temperate grasslands were destroyed during construction works at an industrial site in Victoria. 
The destroyed grasslands also served as important habitat for the critically endangered spiny rice flower, and the vulnerable striped legless lizard.
The company has also previously agreed to a separate undertaking between the company and the Victorian government to pay $170,000 as penalty for the legal breaches and under the federal enforceable undertaking, Bridge and Marine Australia must now pay $30,000 to the Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment for the conservation and recovery of the affected species.
The Department said this was a good reminder for people and companies to check whether federal government approval was required for any activities or projects that could impact on nationally protected species or grasslands.
The message from e-par to Supers is check whether federal government approval is required for any activities or projects that could impact on nationally protected species or grasslands. If in doubt get in touch with your e-par Support Officer.
