Coal Appeal Rejected – 20 December 2011
Minister Marmion congratulated – but what about Margaret River?
Greens MLC Giz Watson today congratulated Minster Marmion for supporting the Environmental Protection Authority’s decision to reject a proposal by Central West Coal Pty Ltd to develop a coal mine south of Eneabba.
“While he’s feeling decisive Minister Marmion must now also support the EPA’s position to reject coal mining in Margaret River,” Ms Watson said.
“I note the Minister’s decision was based on the need to protect groundwater dependent ecosystems – Margaret River should get the same protection,” she said.
“The Margaret River community deserve to have the threat of coal mining lifted before Christmas,” she concluded.
For further comment, contact Giz Watson on 08 9201 0582, Mobile 0414 837 753.
