Hidden Gem and Coal Waste in Royal NP

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Hidden Gem and Coal Waste in Royal NP

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13 Jul, Sat 10:00AM Hidden Gem and Coal Waste in Royal NP
Grade:4/6 Southern Sydney Branch
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Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longEducational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Hosted by Sutherland Shire Environment Centre. Walks will be in the RNP near the headwaters of the Hacking River which drains off the Illawarra escarpment. The infamous Peabody Metropolitan Colliery is located further up Camp Gully Creek. The mine has illegally discharged coal waste material into these waterways on numerous occasions in recent years. If you’re curious about the ongoing impacts on the ecosystem downstream, this is a good opportunity to see the evidence for yourself. Registration essential. Hazards: Creek crossings. Wet feet.
Location: Royal NP
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From: 13 Jul 2024, 10:00AM 2024-07-13 10:00:00 2024-07-13 14:00:00 Australia/Sydney NPA Walk, Hidden Gem and Coal Waste in Royal NP Please check and update times and meeting location. Get latest information at https://bushwalk.npansw.org.au/?activities=hidden-gem-and-coal-waste-in-royal-np-5 Hosted by Sutherland Shire Environment Centre. Walks will be in the RNP near the headwaters of the Hacking River which drains off the Illawarra escarpment. The infamous Peabody Metropolitan Colliery is located further up Camp Gully Creek. The mine has illegally discharged coal waste material into these waterways on numerous occasions in recent years. If you’re curious about the ongoing impacts on the ecosystem downstream, this is a good opportunity to see the evidence for yourself. Registration essential. Own car required. Red Cedar Flat, Lady Wakehurst Drive Hidden Gem and Coal Waste in Royal NP NPA | Pam Campbell