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clean building sitesWater contamination poses a seriousthreat to the environment and finesup to $2,200 can be issued. Buildersand developers have an obligation toprevent sand, sediment, silt, rubbishor building materials entering gutters,stormwater drains and waterways.Tips for a clean building site:» Install and maintain sedimentfences to control runoff.» Use gravel sausages to reducematerial entering stormwater drains.» Have waste containers available.» Empty waste containers and clearother waste storages on a regularbasisKeeping a clean job site also assistsflood and disaster preparation.top tip:Council runssoil erosion andsediment controltraining, assistingsupervisors tomeet regulatoryrequirements.For moreinformation visitwww.townsville.qld.gov.au.