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| The Origin gas plant near Port Campbell and the Great Ocean Road: built on one of the area's highest points |
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
12 Apostles' Neighbour
The Woodside cum Origin gas plant has been built on one of the highest points - nope, not hidden low in a gully, or even hidden by trees - near Port Campbell, some 10km from the 12 Apostles.
The gas plant is visible from the Great Ocean Road. Many assurances were given by gas plant proponents that no gas plant would be visible from the Great Ocean Road. No-one has ever been made to be accountable for this or other breaches, including the flare which pollutes the night sky.
Corangamite Shire Fails Locals
Does anyone live in a place where their local council or shire supports you when problems arise?
If so, can you let me know where that is for once again the Corangamite Shire has failed to act, failed to answer questions posed to them. It is hard not to draw the conclusion that the Corangamite shire is short of ideas.
Part of an email to shire CEO Andrew Mason is below. The questions posed in it remain unanswered:
Given the recognised failings of the EPA I can think that there is no other reason except expediency which motivates the Shire to again refer the gas plant noise issues to the EPA? I hope I am wrong but councillor Griffin's comments certainly highlight the Shire's perceived lack of urgency on this matter.
My family's amenity continues to be comprimised by the gas plants at Port Campbell.
How do my family and other effected residents get the Corangamite Shire to view the health of some of their residents the way councillor Griffin does?
'A group of Victorian councils will call on the planning minister to investigate claims that wind farms cause illness.
"The wellbeing of our residents is supreme," said Moorabool mayor Pat Griffin.'
The Weekly Times May 30 2012
If so, can you let me know where that is for once again the Corangamite Shire has failed to act, failed to answer questions posed to them. It is hard not to draw the conclusion that the Corangamite shire is short of ideas.
Part of an email to shire CEO Andrew Mason is below. The questions posed in it remain unanswered:
Given the recognised failings of the EPA I can think that there is no other reason except expediency which motivates the Shire to again refer the gas plant noise issues to the EPA? I hope I am wrong but councillor Griffin's comments certainly highlight the Shire's perceived lack of urgency on this matter.
My family's amenity continues to be comprimised by the gas plants at Port Campbell.
How do my family and other effected residents get the Corangamite Shire to view the health of some of their residents the way councillor Griffin does?
'A group of Victorian councils will call on the planning minister to investigate claims that wind farms cause illness.
"The wellbeing of our residents is supreme," said Moorabool mayor Pat Griffin.'
The Weekly Times May 30 2012
Joke for the Day
A gas plant proponent walks into a meeting of concerned local residents . . . and tells the truth.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Bob Brown Foundation
An email to the Bob Brown Foundation
Hi guys,
Woodside built a gas plant near the 12 Apostles and the Great Ocean Road. I spent a lot of time fighting the plant and might have some insights into what will happen to the Kimberley.
I'd love to share them.
You can get a few ideas here:
http://twelveapostleswhatagas.blogspot.com.au/
Hi guys,
Woodside built a gas plant near the 12 Apostles and the Great Ocean Road. I spent a lot of time fighting the plant and might have some insights into what will happen to the Kimberley.
I'd love to share them.
You can get a few ideas here:
http://twelveapostleswhatagas.blogspot.com.au/
Sunday, June 17, 2012
A Lesson for Broome and the Kimberley
Port Campbell is on Victoria's Great Ocean Road and just 11km from the 12 Apostles. Woodside built a gas plant near to the town some four years ago.
The plant regularly explodes - great explosions of sound regularly occur from it - and at night its never-ending flame pollutes the night sky. Originally when the first gas plant was built its proponents promised there would only ever be one. There are now at least four gas plants close to Port Campbell.
Offshore exploration and seismic testing continues close to the Port Campbell Marine Park.
The plant regularly explodes - great explosions of sound regularly occur from it - and at night its never-ending flame pollutes the night sky. Originally when the first gas plant was built its proponents promised there would only ever be one. There are now at least four gas plants close to Port Campbell.
Offshore exploration and seismic testing continues close to the Port Campbell Marine Park.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
A note to the CEO of Corangamite Shire
'A group of Victorian councils will call on the planning minister to investigate claims that wind farms cause illness.
"The wellbeing of our residents is supreme," said Moorabool mayor Pat Griffin.'
The Weekly Times May 30 2012
Dear Andrew
I wrote to you recently in regard to ongoing noise from the Port Campbell gas plants and what I believe are the Shire's obligations under Part 6 Division 1. Section 58(2) (e) of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008: said act states noise is a nuisance and I am lead to believe the Council has a duty to act, to investigate complaints.
In regard to Section 62(2) of this I am of the opinion that the Council must act on my family giving notice of a nuisance. I received your letter dated 17 May 2012 in which you advise that council is again referring the ongoing noise issues to the EPA. The council is as aware as I am of the current limitations of the EPA.
It is four months since we met with the EPA and still there has been no action or any notable correspondence from them. Given the recognised failings of the EPA I can think that there is no other reason except expediency which motivates the Shire to again refer the gas plant noise issues to the EPA?
I hope I am wrong but councillor Griffin's comments certainly highlight the Shire's perceived lack of urgency on this matter. My family's amenity continues to be comprimised by the gas plants at Port Campbell. How do my family and other effected residents get the Corangamite Shire to view the health of some of their residents the way councillor Griffin does? I would be grateful for answers to our questions
sincerely, Mr and Mrs Rogered
Dear Andrew
I wrote to you recently in regard to ongoing noise from the Port Campbell gas plants and what I believe are the Shire's obligations under Part 6 Division 1. Section 58(2) (e) of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008: said act states noise is a nuisance and I am lead to believe the Council has a duty to act, to investigate complaints.
In regard to Section 62(2) of this I am of the opinion that the Council must act on my family giving notice of a nuisance. I received your letter dated 17 May 2012 in which you advise that council is again referring the ongoing noise issues to the EPA. The council is as aware as I am of the current limitations of the EPA.
It is four months since we met with the EPA and still there has been no action or any notable correspondence from them. Given the recognised failings of the EPA I can think that there is no other reason except expediency which motivates the Shire to again refer the gas plant noise issues to the EPA?
I hope I am wrong but councillor Griffin's comments certainly highlight the Shire's perceived lack of urgency on this matter. My family's amenity continues to be comprimised by the gas plants at Port Campbell. How do my family and other effected residents get the Corangamite Shire to view the health of some of their residents the way councillor Griffin does? I would be grateful for answers to our questions
sincerely, Mr and Mrs Rogered
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I am a twenty five year old English girl, making my way around Australia on a working holiday visa. I have been living in Port Campbell for the past two months, and am failing to comprehend the necessity of a gas plant in one of the most beautiful spots in Australia.
The Great Ocean Road is renowned for it’s beauty, and is something that, as Australians, you should be extremely proud of.
The gas plant can be seen for miles around, particularly in the evening, when it appears as though a small town has developed in the midst of the fields. Although it can be seen during the day, once the sun has set, and the lights from the plant appear, the picturesque views that were once available in Port Campbell are no longer available.
I find it astonishing that a country the size of Australia could not find another spot for a gas plant. Was it that the developers were left with no other option other than to develop in a place which attracts thousands of tourists each year, has some of the best views in the world, and is home to a majority of native species and vegetation?
The noise coming from the plant is also of major concern. On an average day the noise is an annoying droning sound. However, on a number of days the noise is reminiscent of a small force of fighter aircraft above. This is no exaggeration, the sound coming from the plant is that bad that I often find myself looking to the sky expecting to see a helicopter.
As a tourist, and someone who has travelled throughout Australia I do not understand the logic in the location of this gas plant. I think some serious questions need to be asked, and more importantly answered.
Yours sincerely
Jodie Channing