Hon Adele Farina asks about the likelihood and manageability of environmental issues associated with the proposed Osmington coal mine. The EPA found the proposal environmentally unacceptable and is preparing a report for the Minister.

AnsweredQoN 3657Legislative Council
Asked
15 March 2011
Portfolio
Environment

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I refer to the proposed Coalmine in Osmington, Margaret River, and ask -
What is the likelihood of environment issues associated with the mine and are they capable of being managed to an acceptable level?

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Answered
12 April 2011
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Environment
Response time
28 days
The Environmental Protection Authority announced its decision on Monday 21 March 2011 that there is adequate information to demonstrate that the Vasse Coal Managements coal mining proposal is environmentally unacceptable. The Environmental Protection Authority is preparing its assessment report and recommendations to the Minister for Environment setting out the reasons for its decision. It is expected the Environmental Protection Authority will submit its report to the Minister for Environment within 6 weeks.
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