Antinuclear

Renmark Council concerned about radioactive waste transport – may declare nulcear-free zone

Council considers nuclear-free declaration, ABC News,  March 28, 2012 The Renmark Paringa Council says it is worried about the possible transport of nuclear waste through South Australia’s Riverland. Federal Parliament recently passed legislation to set up a nuclear waste dump in the Northern Territory. The council decided at last night’s meeting to write to the federal Resources and Energy Minister, Martin Ferguson, seeking more information about transport arrangements.

Council CEO Tony Siviour says it is also considering declaring its district nuclear-free.

“The only understanding that we have is that the proposed route is through the Riverland instead of going through the Blue Mountains, so that concerns us,” he said….. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-28/council-considers-nuclear-free-declaration/3917592

March 28, 2012 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | politics, South Australia | South Australia