Lake Macquarie MP Grep Piper has called on the government to significantly expand its use of coal ash in road construction

Matthew Kelly
February 3 2021 - 7:00am
What a waste: An estimated 45 tonnes of heavy metals leach into Lake Macquarie every year from 100 million tonnes of ash waste.
What a waste: An estimated 45 tonnes of heavy metals leach into Lake Macquarie every year from 100 million tonnes of ash waste.

Lake Macquarie MP Grep Piper has called on the government to significantly expand its use of coal ash in road construction projects to help reduce the impact of one of the state's largest industrial pollutants.

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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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