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Queensland government extending the coal fired power stations in reliant communities
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2 months ago
As mining companies like Rio Tinto look to retreat, the Queensland government will prolong the life of coal fired power stations. Communities with the power stations are relieved, but experts say they could still close suddenly.
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In central Queensland, coal has been king, a linchpin of the region's economy.
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It's a very big employer. It would be pretty devastating for the community if it was to shut down.
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The Calliope B power station was due to close in 2028.
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The state government has confirmed it will stay open until at least 2031,
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a relief to the local business community.
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Having large industry also improves the liveability of our community.
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It provides investment in retail spaces and services.
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The power station has undergone major repairs after two explosions and a cooling tower collapsed.
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The existing coal infrastructure is facing a whole lot of pressure and stress and we're seeing a lot of breakdowns.
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In Biloela, locals say the extension will buy the community time to find alternative industries
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and better plan for their future.
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The health of the town and the schools and the sporting clubs and the community groups and that type of thing,
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just having that little more certainty around it for a bit longer.
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Other communities are also looking for certainty when the government releases its five-year energy roadmap this week.
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The Queensland Conservation Council is calling on the LNP to put a timeline on coal-fine power closures in order to meet emissions targets.
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And if we keep denying that change is going to occur, that just means that we're not doing the planning that really Queenslanders deserve.
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We know that we can't rely on coal forever.
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Last week, Rio Tinto announced the Gladstone Power Station could close six years earlier than expected in 2029.
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It wouldn't be a few years later than junction Pods.
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