A stargazing tourism operation says it has 'legalled up' in response to a billion-dollar renewable energy project set to be located down the road from the business that relies on dark skies.
A stargazing tourism business is concerned a nearby billion-dollar renewable energy project may ruin the owners' livelihoods.The Nadge family has not ruled out legal action, while Hydrostor is optimistic a peaceful resolution can be found.
"We're here to create an experience on the night sky, and got a power station next to us. The concern how authentic does that make us?" Mr Nadge said.Despite the company making a financial offer as a form of compensation, the Nadges said it was inadequate."It's not what we're about. And there's been no indication they even care about our tourism business."
"We are mindful of all parties' views and remain committed to addressing these quickly," Mr Becker said. "I support the project with the understanding that it can have an impact on that business, and I do hope they can sort it out," Cr Kennedy said.Professor John Cole, an emeritus professor at the Institute for Resilient Regions at the University of Southern Queensland, agreed that places like Broken Hill could benefit hugely from the renewable energy industry.
" all about building these wind farms, the solar energy farms etcetera, in the regions and then building enormous transmission grids which have their own environmental and local impacts," he said."It's the old story of the cities needing something and the regions bearing the pain or the cost of providing."
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