Mining may affect water

The media release about Cr Peter Freewater by Terri Latella in the December 20 issue, stated he has been selected as the Greens candidate for the March election, and would continue to fight inappropriate mining proposals.

Since 2008, there has been little or no voicing of his opinions regarding the proposed long-wall coal mining under the Dooralong and Yarramalong valleys by Kores Australia Pty Ltd.

Even though this mining proposal is not under this electorate, it could possibly effect the whole of the Central Coast's water supply, as the mining proposal comes within 150 metres of the Wyong River (150 metres vertically from the edge of the river at its nearest point to the mining activities).

When taking into account subsidence, the chance of disturbing our ground water (Wyong River) and our underground water sources are high.

These concerns are not solely directed at Cr Freewater but also to the Liberal, Labor and any other candidate who is standing for the March election.

I would like to see all of the candidates respond to my concerns as I don't think that the people of the Central Coast are fully aware of the possible consequences this mining proposal may have on our water supply, plus all the other negative aspects of this type of mining proposal to the area where it is planned.

Email, 24 Dec 2010 Carl Veugen, Umina