Southern Gas Networks was fined £750 and the County Council awarded £400 costs at Lewes Magistrates' Court on 1 February for failing to provide adequate signs and safely guard the site in Sutton Avenue, Seaford on 10 November 2009.
Councillor Matthew Lock, Lead Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment said: "The County Council is determined that companies must have a high standard of safety at all roadworks. It is essential to protect their employees and the public.
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Southern Gas Networks were fined £750 under section 65 of the New Road and Street Works Act. Costs of £400 were awarded to East Sussex County Council and a £15 victim surcharge resulting in the total of £1, 165.
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