Compliance officers from the Department of Planning and Environment visited 15 sites across the Hunter and Central Coast region during March making sure conditions of approval are being followed across the area.

Compliance officers also visited ten sites in Wyong including residential and retail facilities as well as Warnervale Airport.

A Department spokesperson said visits across the Hunter and Central Coast are an important part of the compliance team’s inspection activity across the state.

“The Department’s compliance officers conducted 15 site visits across the Hunter and Central Coast in March,” a spokesperson said.

“The Department can issue the highest on-the-spot fines in the country for breaches of conditions.

“Companies can also be prosecuted in court for breaching conditions, with the most severe breaches attracting fines of up to $5 million.

“Community members are encouraged to contact the compliance officers with concerns about major projects in their neighbourhood.”