Published on 10 July 2025
Moorabool Shire Council vs EPA
Council presented its case to VCAT today and asked for a stay on the EPA’s order that Council clean up the site by 25 July.
Mayor, Cr Paul Tatchell said Council looked forward to the tribunal's decision, which is expected on 17 July.
"The tribunal gave us a very fair hearing and asked many questions of both Council and the EPA," Cr Tatchell said.
"We have argued that the EPA ought to exercise its powers under section 294 of the EPA Act to remove the containers.
“In response the EPA have said that if a stay is granted there is a possibility the EPA will do just that.
“We believe this would be an equitable outcome in all the circumstances.”