Adani groundwater bores investigated amid claims they were sunk without approval
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-09-12/adani-groundwater-bores-investigated-by-queensland-department/10231752
The Queensland environment department has launched an investigation into
a series of groundwater bores drilled by Indian miner Adani, which
conservationists say were sunk without approval.
In a statement to the ABC, the environment department said that "the EA
for Carmichael Coal Mine states that Project Stage 2 activities cannot
commence until [the department] approves the Black-Throated Finch
Management Plan (BTFMP) and the Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem
Management Plan (GDEMP)."
The drilling of dewatering bores is classified as a "Stage 2" activity under Adani's Environmental Authority (EA).
Mr
Davies claims drone footage showed that Adani had performed other
"Stage 2" work in contravention of its EA, such as building access roads
and clearing trees and other vegetation for the construction of the six
bores.
Conservationists have repeatedly warned that Adani's dewatering plans will see groundwater levels plummet, threatening the nearby Doongmabulla Springs, which are recognised as a nationally important wetland.
For additonal context, New South Wales and half of Queensland where these boreholes are being dug is currently in a drought. These boreholes are threatening the water security of inland Quuensland which would further worsen future droughts.
Cost and Country article with more information as well as images and videos of the boreholes
Watch as they fine them fuck all and not force them to fill them in or stop.
Adani are pieces of shit that want to fuck over the environment for monetary gain?
Well colour me surprised, who could have possibly seen this coming.
Fuck Adani, I can't believe they haven't been kicked out for good yet.
Fuck Adani but also fuck the NSW and Qld and their love of coal mining, they should put a stop to this.
fuck coal man and fuck dickheads who say its tradition for their towns or "what are we supposed to do? coal mining is all we know"
get fucked mate, that's just shit. fuck adani and fuck our government for supporting these cunts.
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