Update on proposed 4th Newcastle Coal Terminal (T4)
The Department of planning received 485 submissions relating to the proposed 4th coal terminal, with 93% against the proposal, 5% were comments (many of which were negative), and just 1% in support of the project (7 submissions in total, including one from PWCS themselves and 1 from the Hunter Business Chamber, of which PWCS is a member!). You can view the submissions yourself here.
PWCS now has to prepare a response to these submissions, while we continue to campaign against the proposal. CAN is working with other local groups and individuals to fight this colossal, dirty project every step of the way. If you’d like to know more, or to become involved, contact [email protected]
Doorknock a success!
About 55 local residents doorknocked across some of the most affected suburbs (Mayfield, Tighes Hill, Islington, Carrington) on Sunday 3rd June. A big thank you to CAN supporters who turned out in the rain to help out! Almost 500 surveys were completed. Early collation of data shows that roughly 80% of people in these suburbs don’t want a new coal loader. Interestingly enough, many of those who say they support the existing industry are often opposed to a new terminal!
It is likely another doorknock will be held in the coming months – watch this space.
Take action to help Stop T4
Write a letter to the editor! Keeping up a constant stream of letters to local and state papers (The Herald, Daily Telegraph, SMH) demonstrating community opposition to this proposal will assist demonstrating the depth of community opposition.
Write a letter to Tim Owen (or your local State MP if you are not in the Newcastle electorate)!
Get involved – we meet regularly with other community groups at the Hunter Community Environment Centre to campaign against T4. Next meeting is tomorrow (Thursday 14th at 6.30pm). Contact [email protected] for more information.