Shire of Augusta-Margaret River offers warning to unregistered works after builder prosecuted

The local government has put builders and homeowners on notice after a successful prosecution in court last month.

A $53,000 penalty was handed down to an unidentified builder on April 16 for breaches of the Building Act.

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River president Julia Meldrum said the builder was successfully prosecuted for undertaking unauthorised building works without the necessary permits.

The incident, which followed a similar prosecution in 2022, was a timely reminder for builders to adhere to requirements, she said.

“I’d like to stress the importance of obtaining the necessary permits before commencing any building works,” Cr Meldrum said.

“Our team is committed to enforcing building regulations and protecting the community from the risks associated with unauthorised construction.”

The shire president said the region’s growth rate had let to skyrocketing building applications and permits.

She said the Sshire was dedicated to ensuring building rules were followed to keep residents safe and to protect the environment.