VOICE
Latrobe Valley
NEWS
March 30 2011
Oil leak still a mystery EPA investigates business trio By Tristan O’Kane
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THE Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is investigating three local businesses as the possible source of an oil leak at Kernot Hall Lake in Morwell and has warned that the responsible body may be shut down. An EPA spokeswoman said Energy Brix, SP AusNet and Mecrus were being investigated, but that it could take some time to discover the source.
“The oil could be coming from anywhere,” spokeswoman Kate Gittings said. “Once we find the source, the company may have to be closed down but it is not what we are doing at the moment.” Passers-by reported an “oily sheen” on the lake’s surface last Thursday. The EPA was then contacted and proceeded to investigate. A representative from SP
AusNet in Melbourne, Joe Adamo told the Voice: “Our guys are investigating in Morwell. They are looking at the transformers. They are checking for any unusual occurrences or problems from storm activity.” When asked if there had been problems in the past, Mr Adamo replied that there were none that he knew of. Ms Gittings said the EPA was working to minimise the environmental impact of the leak.
“We have installed absorbent booms and taken finger print samples to try and locate the source,” she said. Ms Gittings reiterated that the EPA was looking at all potential sources as quickly as possible in order to minimise the environmental impact. Contacts from Mecrus and Energy Brix were unavailable for comment at the time of going to print.
NEWS BRIEFS Charity golf THE Rotary Club of Morwell is holding its 15th annual charity golf day at the Morwell Golf Club on Sunday, April 17. The event will run from 8am to 5pm, with tee-off from 8am until midday. It is an 18-hole men’s and ladies’ stableford and callaway event and the entry fee is $20. BBQ and drinks are available. Prizes total more than $2,500. All proceeds will go to local community organisations. Enquiries: Ken McMeeken on 5134 4085 or mcmeeken@ vic.australis.com.au.
▪ A sample of the water from Kernot Hall Lake.
Motorcycle club bandits charged By Bryce Campbell
THREE men from Tyers and Rosedale have been charged over a break-in, theft and vandalism at Traralgon Motorcycle Club. Det Sgt Ian Ricardo from Morwell Police said that charges were laid over the weekend. “An 18-year-old and a 19-year-old from Tyers, as well as an 18-year-old from Rosedale were charged,” he said. Police have also recovered a Mule, a Kawasaki vehicle estimated to be worth more than $8000, which was allegedly stolen. Committee member Luke Massaro said it was disappointing to discover the break-in. “All the money for our equipment was raised by putting in hard work and hosting club days,” Mr Massaro said. Police are still seeking further information about the theft. Contact 5131 5000.
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A 36-year-old man was stabbed at a phone booth in Elizabeth St, Moe, on Saturday evening. The incident took place at approximately 8.40pm. An attending police officer explained: “Thanks to Good Samaritans, they came to the man’s aid when he flagged down their car after the stabbing and waited with him until an ambulance and police arrived.” It is alleged the victim was making a
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