Pipeline desist claim over Maules Creek coal mine water bid

John Ellicott
Updated December 13 2019 - 2:44pm, first published 10:04am
Farmers near Maules Creek claim the mining operation is drying up their water sources, above and below ground. Now they say two water pipelines from two farms that Whitehaven bought will also threaten water farm supplies when they start operating.
Farmers near Maules Creek claim the mining operation is drying up their water sources, above and below ground. Now they say two water pipelines from two farms that Whitehaven bought will also threaten water farm supplies when they start operating.

A cease and desist letter over alleged illegal construction and use of a pipeline to transport groundwater from farming properties has been issued to Whitehaven Coal over its Maules Creek operation.

John Ellicott

John Ellicott

senior journalist

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