October 11, 7:05am. Four people from Climate Camp 2009 scaled and locked themselves onto the coal conveyor belt at the Dendrobium coal mine near Helensburgh, NSW. Spokesperson for the group Aimee Bull-McMahon said “We have shut down the conveyor from this underground polluter as part of the Climate Camp 09 three days of action. The Dendrobium coal mine, owned by Illawarra Coal, has been disastrous for the surrounding water ways that the local community relies on for drinking water.”

“The EPA has found that the mines underground coal activities have had massive negative impact on the Wongawilly Creek and numerous surrounding swamps that have been drained from the operations of this mine. By taking peaceful direct action at this heavy polluter, and destroyer of water ways, we are making it clear to our state and federal government that the community wants a transition away from coal towards a future of water security and renewable energy, ” concluded Ms Bull-McMahon.

Climate Camp Australia concluded on October 11 with a mass peaceful direct action in beginning at the Rex Jackson Park in Helensburgh at 11am to the site of the Metropolitan Collieries.

Press release issued by: media@climatecamp.org.au

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