Logo: Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority
A contractor has been fined for violations to conservation regulations in Grand Bend.
The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority says the contractor pleaded guilty to constructing shoreline walls in front of four properties along the shoreline of Lake Huron in the Beach O’ Pines subdivision.
Five charges were laid altogether, totaling fines of $13,500.
One landowner has also pleaded guilty to charges, while charges for two other landowners are before the courts.
The ABCA says the prosecution and fine send a strong reminder of the obligations that contractors and landowners have to ensure they abide by environmental protection laws.
“Any development activities within a regulated area require permission from the Conservation Authority,” said Daniel King, ABCA Regulations Coordinator and Provincial Offences Officer.
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority said the prosecution and fine send a strong reminder of the obligations that contractors and landowners have to ensure they abide by environmental protection laws.
“Regulations are in place and permits are required to ensure development such as shoreline walls do not negatively affect erosion, dynamic beaches, flood control, pollution, or the conservation of land,” he said.