At the time Armidale Regional Council said action was taken to fine a number of people following an investigation into rubbish left at a Dale Crescent property, and reported infringement notices were issued to offenders dumping rubbish on the vacant site.

Armidale Regional Council Mayor Simon Murray reminded the community that the dumping of waste within bushland is a serious offence with on the spot fines of up to $8000.

“This incident is a heads-up to people that Council is very conscious of how illegal dumping impacts on our community and we will follow up so appropriate action is taken against offenders,” he said.

Rita said three signs went up in early December at the end of Parry Parade, Bracken and Bale Avenue.

“They say “under surveillance” but I am not sure how that is going because I’m not sure what sort of surveillance they are using,” she said.

“I’ve not been in contact with council since the signs went up, I’ve been away for a holiday, but it’s a nice New Year and time something was done.

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“Council have had plenty of time to get in touch with the relative people and they should have had an answer back before Christmas.”

The bushland is jointly owned by Crown Land, State Government and Housing. 

“It’s the action I want because the rubbish is just falling all over the place,” Rita said.

“When people have got rid of all their rubbish from Christmas I’ll go up and have another look.

Armidale Regional Council was contacted for comment, but the officer in charge of this issue was unavailable at the time this article was published.