A contractor has been fined $13,500 for failing to get required permits before building shoreline walls in front of four Lake Huron properties.

The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) says the man pleaded guilty to five charges for failing to follow development regulations under the Conservation Authorities Act.

The fines relate to shoreline walls on four properties in the Beach O’ Pines subdivision in Lambton County.

Three landowners were also charged in connection with the work. One has pleaded guilty and two others remain before the courts.

Daniel King, ABCA Regulations Coordinator and Provincial Offences Officer, said in a statement development in a regulated area requires conservation authority permission.

“Regulations are in place and permits are required to ensure development such as shoreline walls do not negatively affect erosion, dynamic beaches, flood control, pollution, or the conservation of land.”

The ABCA said the prosecution and fine send a strong message about following environmental protection laws.

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