Hunter Water investigations suggest palaeochannel may contain billions of litres of drinking water

Matthew Kelly
December 16 2019 - 5:30am
From the depths: Darren Cleary (left) and Steve McAleer inspect a sample of gravel from the palaeochannel. Picture: Max Mason Hubers.
From the depths: Darren Cleary (left) and Steve McAleer inspect a sample of gravel from the palaeochannel. Picture: Max Mason Hubers.

An ancient Hunter river 70 metres beneath the surface could provide the region with its first new drinking water supply in more than 50 years.

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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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