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Peter Crawford calls for increase awareness of ammonium nitrate storage in Australia

Matthew Kelly
Updated March 23 2021 - 11:32pm, first published December 18 2020 - 5:00am
Secure: Peter Crawford standing inside the ammonium nitrate storage shed at Sandgate. The company has installed a $1million sprinkler system. Picture: Simone DePeak
Secure: Peter Crawford standing inside the ammonium nitrate storage shed at Sandgate. The company has installed a $1million sprinkler system. Picture: Simone DePeak

The owner of Sandgate-based trucking company Crawfords Freightlines has called for increased awareness about the storage and transportation of ammonium nitrate in Australia.

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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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