Mcalpine & Ors; Ccsa v Ahc & Amadio Vineyards No ERD-01-623, ERD-01-625 [2001] SAERDC 105 (22 November 2001)

Last Updated: 5 December 2001

Court

ENVIRONMENT RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COURT

Judgment of Her Honour Judge Trenorden, Commissioner Hutchings and Commissioner Botting

Hearing

27/08/2001 to 31/08/2001, 04/09/2001.

Catchwords

Representor appeals - watershed protection zone - establishment of vineyard - issues of spray drift - noise - potential water pollution - preservation of native vegetation. Determined land use suitable - consideration of appropriate conditions.

Materials Considered

• Electricity Act 1996 ;
• Electricity (Principles of Vegetation Clearance) Regulations 1996 ;
• National Parks and Wildlife Act , referred to.

Representation

Appellant: RONALD & CATHY MCALPINE (623/01)
Advocates: MR R MCALPINE

Appellant: CONSERVATION COUNCIL OF SA INC & NORTH EAST HILLS ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION INC. (625/01)
Advocates: MS J ROSE

Respondent: ADELAIDE HILLS COUNCIL
Counsel: MR J HILDITCH - Solicitors: WARD & PARTNERS

Respondent: AMADIO VINEYARDS
Counsel: MR S HENRY - Solicitors: MINTER ELLISON

ERD-01-623, ERD-01-625

Judgment No. [2001] SAERDC 105

22 November 2001