Community group condemns approval of uranium exploration
Alice Springs Angela/Pamela Collective
Media Release
The Alice Springs Angela Pamela (ASAP) collective has branded the NT Government decision to allow exploration at known uranium deposits Angela and Pamela
‘a blatant disregard of community concern and opposition’.
The uranium deposits are situated only 25 km from Alice Springs and within the water catchment boundary for the town.
“This decision from Darwin is extremely disappointing, because the local community has spoken loudly and clearly that exploration at these sites is not welcome,” stated Natalie Wasley, from the ASAP Collective.
“950 people signed a petition calling for this license not to be granted and hundreds of people have attended public meetings and rallies to show their opposition.”
Jimmy Cocking from ASAP added “The NT Government has shown contempt for concerns about the potential environmental and social impacts of having a uranium project so close to Alice Springs.”
“The NT government and companies have tried to talk up possible economic benefits for the region, but local residents, pastoralists and tourism operators will be adversely impacted if this project goes ahead”.
“The decision to allow exploration at Angela and Pamela is extremely disappointing, but the ASAP collective will continue to foster broad community alliances to oppose uranium exploration and mining at these deposits and throughout the NT.” Natalie Wasley concluded.
‘a blatant disregard of community concern and opposition’.
The uranium deposits are situated only 25 km from Alice Springs and within the water catchment boundary for the town.
“This decision from Darwin is extremely disappointing, because the local community has spoken loudly and clearly that exploration at these sites is not welcome,” stated Natalie Wasley, from the ASAP Collective.
“950 people signed a petition calling for this license not to be granted and hundreds of people have attended public meetings and rallies to show their opposition.”
Jimmy Cocking from ASAP added “The NT Government has shown contempt for concerns about the potential environmental and social impacts of having a uranium project so close to Alice Springs.”
“The NT government and companies have tried to talk up possible economic benefits for the region, but local residents, pastoralists and tourism operators will be adversely impacted if this project goes ahead”.
“The decision to allow exploration at Angela and Pamela is extremely disappointing, but the ASAP collective will continue to foster broad community alliances to oppose uranium exploration and mining at these deposits and throughout the NT.” Natalie Wasley concluded.