| Sustainability Report 2009/10
Sustainability report | Environment | Environmental Incidents | Our performance Our performance
 2008 saw the continued trend downwards for major environmental incidents that we have seen over the last four years. It also saw a decrease for the first time in minor incidents.
We had five major incidents
- An effluent spill to the river Humber. There was no visible pollution, and the plant responsible for the spillage was removed from site.
- Warning letter received in Cheshire for failure to complete waste transfer documentation. Documentation was completed and submitted.
- 400 litres chemical spill in Ross on Wye when a crane accidentally damaged a unit of aluminium sulphate. Pollution prevention measures were in place, and the spill was effectively cleaned up
- Some works took place in Stratford outside of permitted hours, potentially creating a noise nuisance. Permitted hours were reinforced through site briefings, with no recurrence.
- A flow meter had been incorrectly fitted leading to non-recording of discharge volumes to sewer. Close liaison with Thames Water and audit trail established to prevent recurrence.
In 2008, there was one prosecution, relating to the removal of a protected tree in Longwell Green, Bristol in October 2006. The company was fined £750, plus costs of £4,000.Environmental Incidents
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