James Price Point was not EPA's first preference for gas hub location - ABC Kimberley WA - Australian Broadcasting Corporation:
In determining the EPA position, Mr Vogel considered research by numerous experts in the surrounding area of the Kimberley. One of those, Palaeontologist Steve Salisbury had been investigating the discovery of dinosaur footprints in areas including James Price Point.
When the pair met last year, Mr Salisbury claims they had a discussion related to the protection of the sites estimated to be up to 130 million years old.
He told George Manning on Kimberley Mornings, Mr Vogel indicated at that time that had the EPA known of such sites in 2008, then they would have picked a different site.
Possibly nearby Gordon Bay, where the EPA had determined that less environmental impact was likely. Mr Salisbury expressing his surprise at yesterday's recommendation.
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| Palaeontologist Steve Salisbury at James Price Point 2011 |
When the pair met last year, Mr Salisbury claims they had a discussion related to the protection of the sites estimated to be up to 130 million years old.
He told George Manning on Kimberley Mornings, Mr Vogel indicated at that time that had the EPA known of such sites in 2008, then they would have picked a different site.
Possibly nearby Gordon Bay, where the EPA had determined that less environmental impact was likely. Mr Salisbury expressing his surprise at yesterday's recommendation.
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