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Wednesday, February 08, 2006
The first scalp of the 2007 state election goes to the Greens
Well, well, well. They said it couldn’t happen. The Government was adamant that the desalination plant would go ahead come what may. Premier Iemma’s was adamant that the Kurnell plant would go ahead ‘drought or no drought’Perhaps former minister Craig Knowles quote is even better. He declared that the desalination plant was ‘beyond public debate’ and ‘we can do nothing else in this city’. Well, no actually Minister.
What a great lesson in people politics. Never say never.
Even when the politicians are screaming that things can’t possibly change, don’t believe them. Today’s announcement proves that.
Listening to Energy Minister Carl Scully’s interview on ABC 702 this morning, I couldn’t help but think how clearly he contradicted Premier Iemma’s ‘drought or no drought’ comments. Mr Scully said the reason the desalination plant was not going ahead was not just the discovery of the new ground water, but because of recent rain dam levels were now 45% - instead of the anticipated 33%.
Yep, drought or no drought, eh Mr Scully.
Still, the NSW Government seems addicted to supply side solutions and failing to put the much needed dollars into demand management and recycling.
But today let’s celebrate the death of the Greenhouse guzzling, polluting desalination plant.
Scalp number 1 for the Greens in the 2007 election campaign.
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