Company behind chemical spill that killed hundreds of fish identifies itself

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A representative from a Victorian transport company tells residents a fire led to chemicals leaking into waterways, flowing to a popular lake and beach.

A representative from Melbourne Transport and Warehousing says it is the company behind a significant chemical spill which polluted waterways in Melbourne's west.

That creek flows into Cherry Lake and then down onto Port Phillip Bay, near the popular Altona dog beach.Last night the company identified itself to local residents in Altona, at a community meeting organised by the Environmental Protection Authority. The company has said it is complying with an EPA notice that has been issued. Mr McDonald declined to speak to the ABC.

The company was described as a small, family-owned transport and warehousing business with 15 employees.Altona environmentalist, Diana Rice, was part of the community meeting."I found it quite amazing that they did step forward to identify themselves," she said.

 

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It looks like it killed some carp. I’d say that’s a win..

Carp 👃

They Will get a handout from LNP to pay for it. LNP doesn't give a t0ss about the environment

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