EPA will decide in new year where responsibility for former Waratah gasworks pollution lies

Matthew Kelly
Updated November 23 2020 - 7:07am, first published 5:30am
Adam Lowe discovered an old gas holder under his property in 2016 when he was installing a pool. Picture: Simone De Peak
Adam Lowe discovered an old gas holder under his property in 2016 when he was installing a pool. Picture: Simone De Peak

City of Newcastle could face a potential multi-million dollar clean-up bill if it is found liable for historic contamination at the former Waratah gasworks site.

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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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