Plans for dam under scrutiny
Louise Hall in the Sydney Morning Herald August 21, 2010, writes…
CLAIMS that the case for building the controversial $477 million Tillegra dam is based on outdated climate change and population data and flawed environmental modelling are being taken seriously by the state government.
The Department of Planning commissioned at least four independent experts to review the justifications for the 450 billion-litre dam submitted by the Hunter Water Corporation, including its heavily criticised environmental assessment. The review will also consider a study by a leading wetlands expert, Richard Kingsford, who warned the dam would devastate the internationally recognised wetlands within the Hunter Estuary. Professor Kingsford found Hunter Water used inaccurate calculations to measure changes in river flow wrought by the dam. continue reading » »