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Construction company fined for muddying waters

A chance discovery by Environment Protection Authority (EPA) officers driving past a West Footscray creek has resulted in a $6000 fine for a construction contractor. Kapitol Group Pty Ltd will pay a $6105 fine after officers spotted muddy building site sediment flowing into Stony Creek…

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