[Greens-Media] Centennial Coal on notice as people power stops Awaba coalmine

[Lee Rhiannon]

MEDIA RELEASE
9 May 2006


Centennial Coal on notice as people power stops Awaba coalmine 

Greens MP and mining spokesperson Lee Rhiannon today congratulated the
local community for the big win in pushing Centennial Coal to cancel
their plans to establish the Awaba coalmine near Lake Macquarie.

"People power has won over the might of a massive coal mining company
set to plunder the astonishing beauty of this area," Ms Rhiannon
said.

"If the Awaba open cut coal mine had gone ahead it would have had a
detrimental impact on the health of local people. 

"This is a huge win for the community that will reverberate up the
Hunter Valley.

"Now is the time for Centennial Coal to do the same thing and back
down on its plans for a similar coal mine at Anvil Hill near
Muswellbrook.

"With the Awaba coalmine canned the government should be developing
renewable and energy efficient manufacturing. 

"A post coal future for the Hunter is good news for the environment
and local communities, and most importantly cuts back on the amount of
Australian coal that will contribute to greenhouse gas emissions," Ms
Rhiannon said. 

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For more information:  Lee Rhiannon 0427 861 568 or 9230-3551