Coal-ash Community Alliance slams plan to expand Eraring Coal Ash dam

Matthew Kelly
October 14 2019 - 7:00am
"A sad day" - group slams recommendation to expand ash dam
"A sad day" - group slams recommendation to expand ash dam

A Lake Macquarie community group has slammed a recommendation to approve the expansion of Eraring Power Station's 35 million tonne coal-ash dam by 5 Million cubic metres.

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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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