PEOPLE power has put paid to an energy giant’s attempt to mine for coal in the Busselton and Margaret River districts – but the clash of the titans is yet to come.
Landowners who turned out at the Busselton Courthouse last Thursday to hear the Mining Warden accept the withdrawal of three Western Coal applications for coal exploration licences were relieved but said the battle was far from over.
Late last month Western Coal advised the 60 objectors of its intent to withdraw the licences, and was ordered by the warden to have representation at Thursday’s mention hearing on the matter. The company claimed the motion was made in respect of the public opposition to the applications.
Hong Jim Saw represented the applicant, and formally withdrew applications for exploration licences E70-4079/4080/4091.
None of the objectors chose to speak at the hearing, but all applauded when the warden granted leave for the withdrawal of the leases. No application was made for costs.
Save our Southwest spokesperson Cath Miller said it was the first step in the battle which stretched ahead.
“There are still six more applications to be withdrawn,” Cath said.
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Busselton Dunsborough Mail
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