An urgent public meeting is set to take place this weekend as several mining companies have their sights set on Newcastle, with a possibility of turning the town into a mining hub . This has resulted in public outrage, with majority of the locals strongly opposed to the proposed open-cast mines.
The public is therefore urged to attend an urgent meeting to learn more on the dangers of coal mining in the area and to stand united in planning a strong response.
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The meeting will be hosted by Save, Serve and Protect Newcastle (SSPN), which is a non-profit organisation that was started to object the proposed mines. Director of SSPN Mandy Austin said that time is running out and that residents should attend the meeting.
Below is a map representation, supplied by SSPN, showing the proximity of the proposed mines in relation to residential areas:
“We need as many people as possible to attend. The meeting will be strictly apolitical. It is so important that we act now to save our community,” said Austin.
The meeting will take place as follows:
Date: Saturday, 8 February 2025
Venue: NOFTA Hall 7B Nightingale Street, Lennoxton
Time: 14h00 -15h00
Topics to be discussed:
- Threats posed by the mines
- Risks of living near an open-cast coal mine
- The impact on schools, businesses and homes
- Legal action and steps to stop the mine
- Community led initiatives to protect Newcastle
Spotlight On Newcastle hopes to see you at the public meeting!
Drop us a comment, what are your thought on the proposed mines?
There is no positive reason or benefit that Newcastle will receive. The road infrasture will be destroyed and traffic congested by hundreds of the tip trucks.
The town and surrounding areas will become dust bowls and resident health health and living congestion severely impacted. In addition there blasting that will affect structure and residents peace.
I don’t believe a word of the environment study.
So why has the Municipality remained quite and not looked after the residents interests. The answer is that money has or will be exchanged by the comrades.
IS CHINA NOT THE INTENDED BENIFICIARY OF THE COAL.