Our Work Health & Energy Submission from DEA and Economists at Large on the New Acland Coal Mine Stage 3

Submission from DEA and Economists at Large on the New Acland Coal Mine Stage 3

This paper looks at the draft terms of reference for an environmental impact statement regarding the expansion of the existing New Acland open-cut coal mine, from 4.8 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) to up to 7.5 Mtpa.

In our joint submission with Economists at Large our public health experts made recommendations on air pollution, noise, climate change issues and sustainability and our economic partners made recommendations on proper economic evaluation.

New Acland Stage 3 Submission 02-13