Queensland builder fined over rust-coloured canal pollution
An investigation by Gold Coast's council finds a builder mismanaged its dewatering program and allowed contaminated water to leak into Palm Beach's canals.
LPS Group, a Queensland builder, has been fined over $17,000 for causing rust-coloured water pollution in a Gold Coast canal. The discolouration was traced back to dewatering activities from a nearby construction site belonging to Sherpa Group. The developer, however, claims it is collaborating with LPS Group to enhance dewatering methods and improve the canal's appearance.
LPS Group, contracted by Sherpa Group for a $67 million luxury apartment project, has been working closely with the council to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations. The council has issued eight penalty infringement notices related to development-related water-quality offences this year. Local residents, including Monique Luchterhand and her family, have expressed concern over the canal's appearance and potential health risks associated with consuming contaminated fish.
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