As Yet Unsubstantiated II

In light of our previous posts detailing EPA intimidation of local residents in Costerfield, we bring you the latest, and what would appear to be the final communication necessary prior to the issuing of an abject apology by EPA officers.

Mr Colin Leask and Ms Pamela King have been in contact with the Shire of Strathbogie in order to clarify and confirm the non-requirement of a permit to compost for their chemical-free farm and to expose the issuance of an EPA notice for what it was: a blatant and vindictive attempt to intimidate them because of their continuing objections to the under-regulated conditions at the Splitters Creek Facility construction site.

From: Jennifer Dowling
Sent: ‎Tuesday‎, ‎23‎ ‎December‎ ‎2014 ‎9‎:‎59‎ ‎AM
To: 'pilintapark'
Cc: 'danny.childs@epa.vic.gov.au'

Pamela & Colin

Thank you for your email and additional information.

Based on the new information provided below and requirements detailed below, Council considers the use to be agriculture and a planning permit is not required.

The following requirements must be achieved:

·         The composted material is used only for agriculture on site.

·         The composted material is not sold or disturbed off site.

·         The composting is more than 100 meters from a waterway and a dwelling not in the same ownership.

Should you have any queries please do contact me.

Regards

Jennifer

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Jennifer Dowling
Assistant Manager Sustainable Development | Strathbogie Shire Council
Office: 03 5795 0000 |  Fax: 03 5795 3550 |  Toll Free: 1800 065 993