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“Reliable energy is paramount during these shifts to ensure that we maintain public confidence in energy supply, as renewables further penetrate the market.<\/p>\n
“Without it, we risk alienating those who cannot afford to install new electrical appliances in their homes or electrify their businesses.”<\/p>\n
But opponents to the project, such as North Shore Residents Group spokesperson Tennille Moisel, remain concerned about the proximity of the terminal to local residents as well as its potential threat to the surrounding ecosystem and marine life.<\/p>\n
“The proposed LNG import facility introduces hazards and risks that we’ve never seen before on the Corio Bay, and to be specific, we’ve never seen this kind of hazard 220m from residential houses.”<\/p>\n
She cited fears that safety and navigation risk assessments had not been completed appropriately, risk management frameworks to ensure the safety of the community were “not a priority” and of the impact the additional dredging required to accommodate the LNG carrier would have on the marine environment.<\/p>\n
“To put it simply, we believe that the channel is not big enough, or deep enough, to handle the proposed carrier without significant impact and risk to the existing environment and the community.”<\/p>\n
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