Quarry Deepening in Australia Impacts Local Water Supply for Farmers
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Updated Sun 00:00
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What happened
Heidelberg Materials Australia is applying to vary its work plan at the Wollert Basalt Quarry to deepen the excavation from 20 to 60 metres. This quarry operation is impacting the water availability for neighbouring farmers who rely on bores for agricultural and domestic use.
From stockandland.com.au
Why it matters
The deepening quarry has already affected the water supply for farmers like Maggie and Hamish McDonell, whose primary stock water bore now runs for only 20 minutes instead of throughout the day. Heidelberg Materials Australia has proposed possible compensation for any effect on the water supply.
From stockandland.com.au
Who's involved
- LimousinGeographic region whose cattle herds are potentially threatened by water scarcity.
- AquitaineFormer administrative region of France.
- Glen InnesTown in New South Wales, Australia.
- Matt MarshallAmerican screenwriter.
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Limousin
geographic region and former administrative region in France
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