Severn Trent fined œ10,800

Severn Trent Water has been fined œ10,800 after pleading guilty to 18 offences under the New Roads and Street Works Act.

The prosecution followed a site inspection in the Barnby Gate area of Newark in October 1995, where contractor MP Burke was carry out mains renewal work on behalf of Severn Trent.

Numerous deficiencies were identified, particularly over poor safety measures.

The case, heard in Newark Magistrates' Court on 15 July 1996, was brought by Nottinghamshire County Council. Sentencing was deferred until this week. Severn Trent was also ordered to pay œ2,000 costs.