WA: Government and traditional owners sign off on gas hub

AAP General News (Australia)
04-27-2009
WA: Government and traditional owners sign off on gas hub

The Kimberley Land Council has signed off today on an in-principle agreement to develop
a liquefied natural gas precinct north of Broome .. in a ceremony at the James Price Point
site.

Federal Resources Minister MARTIN FERGUSON's joined West Australian Premier COLIN BARNETT
.. Woodside chief DON VOELTE and KLC chief executive officer WAYNE BERGMANN for the signing
of the heads of agreement.

But federal Environment Minister PETER GARRETT has said a number of important steps
remain before the hub gains any final approval.

Mr BARNETT says the broad agreement marks the start of heritage .. environmental and
social impact studies within the James Price Point area.

Mr BERGMANN says it's put in place a process for the traditional owners to work with
the state government and Woodside on developing the project.

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