Antinuclear

We are not children to be lulled into compliance by a ‘glossy’ film and soothing narrative.

The facts are that this facility, as well as containing the medical waste mostly mentioned, is being built to house all nuclear waste including intermediate level waste produced by Australia in the past and for the next 100 years (not just ANSTO’s medical waste), the containers of processed spent fuel rods and other waste (en route from France and United Kingdom) will be ‘temporarily’ stored in a secure shed for an indeterminate period.

This waste should be buried 400-1000 metres deep.

It appears that the significance of this is being deliberately downplayed and my trust has been shaken in the intentions to be completely open with the plans for, the facts about and the future use of the proposed facility, Mr Wilson said during question time ‘the eventual use of the facility is as yet unknown’.

Some points for you to consider.

Tourists …

Land devaluation … this area is known for its lack of harmful or potentially harmful industry that’s why a lot of people live and work or farm here. It’s their life.

Income loss … this area is rich in production from the land, some producers would be adversely affected by lowered consumer confidence in their products, possible devaluation of their land which could mean their banks will be less likely to back them when they most need it….

Security hazard ... regardless of the ‘little reward for a lot of effort’ reassurance we get concerning the waste facility ever becoming a target the possibility should not be brushed aside, our once relatively isolated and trouble free country has seen incidents recently which clearly demonstrate we are not immune to radical behaviour.

Ecologic concerns … although I am satisfied that the waste facility will endeavour to keep all nuclear waste in proper containment the risks for this area are still too great.

We are subject to major flooding, and large fluctuations in the water table.

In the great scheme of all things our lives are just a fleeting moment, therefore it’s not so much what we do now but what we leave for all future generations. That is our true legacy. http://www.warwickdailynews.com.au/news/nuclear-being-downplayed/2865565/