Questions arise over water sale to mining company after council's 200-megalitre dam runs dry

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The sale of municipal water has come under scrutiny after an inland WA city's biggest dam was emptied. The mayor says blanket restrictions will be implemented.

abc.net.au/news/kalgoorlie-dam-runs-dry-goldfields-water/101916302One of Australia's largest inland cities has called for urgent support from the WA government after its 200-megalitre dam ran dry.Questions have been asked abut the sale of the city's water to mining company Lynas Rare EarthsHe says the shortage will not impact the city's drinking water supply

The plant provides water for the city's parks and green spaces including Sir Richard Moore Oval, Hammond Park, the Kalgoorlie Boulder Racing Club and the golf course. The water supply agreement took effect on February 1 last year and allows the miner a maximum of 1.7 gigalitres annually.Water sale questioned

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Maybe a big pipe from Fitzroy crossing

Naughty council. Only supplying 30% of the contracted amount of water. Sounds like reparations to this company are required for breaching the terms of a commercial agreement.

You can always trust a white capitalist organisation

Golf courses and race tracks are nice to have, but they are extremely water intensive. Perhaps reconsider their practically in such a dry environment?

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