“Baseline data is the key. You need to know what you’re starting with before you can assess an impact. It also ties into the liability issue – which the Chief Scientist of NSW has admitted herself – is flawed and a hugely grey area. Assessing long term impact and the liability of companies as to damage to water or land resources starts with the baseline. “I’m pleased members were behind our district council on this issue and the motion was passed unanimously,” Mr Norrie said.
Posted on: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 03:11:24 +0000