EPA stands by assessment of pollution threat from Vales Point power station ash dam

Matthew Kelly
November 14 2018 - 5:30am
Concern over toxic threat from power station ash dam
Concern over toxic threat from power station ash dam

A 2016 NSW EPA compliance report on Vales Point power station’s ash dam highlights numerous concerns about ongoing problems with the management of contaminated wastewater. 

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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