Hazlewood coal mine: Owners propose pit lake for disused site
Hazelwood’s owners say a giant pit lake is the best way to provide geological stability to the mine void, but environment groups fear it could strain the river system.
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Hazelwood’s owners say a giant pit lake is the best way to provide geological stability to the mine void, but environment groups fear it could strain the river system.
Engie wants to spend $1 billion turning the former mine site into a pit lake. But a conservation group says it would pollute the area so much "humans won't be able to come near it" in 50 years' time.
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