Wiluna uranium mine’s threat to Western Australia’s tourist industry

Fears uranium mine threatens tourism ABC News Apr 4, 2013 The WA Nuclear Free Alliance says the development of a uranium mine near Wiluna will deter tourists. Toro Energy has this week received federal environmental approval to develop the mine near Wiluna.

The alliance’s Mia Pepper says access to internationally-recognised tourists sites near the town would be restricted if the project goes ahead.

She says Wiluna will miss out on an opportunity to capitalise on tourism if Toro goes ahead with its plans.

“I think people need to be informed to the right information and if they were informed and had access to the right information, then they would know that there are risks involved in being in areas with elevated radiation,” she said.

“I think it’s really a missed opportunity for Wiluna to be looking at becoming a centre for [a] uranium precinct in the Goldfields, rather than a precent … [for] tourism and celebrating the beauty of the culture and the country in that area.

“I think uranium mining in that region will really detract from what is a beautiful and special place and home to many people.”….. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-04/fears-uranium-mine-to-hurt-tourism/4609622