Published on Tuesday, 28 September 2010 at 12:00:00 AM
The Shire of Ashburton is excited about the future of Onslow, following the sanctioning of the Macedon US$1.5b domestic gas project on September 24.
Shire President Cr Greg Musgrave said he was extremely pleased with the announcement and it signalled new changes for the coastal town of Onslow.
“We have been particularly pleased with the manner in which BHP has worked with the Shire.
BHP Billiton has demonstrated a commitment to the area and the community of Onslow and the Shire welcomes them in as ratepayers and residents.”
The gas hub will be located at the Ashburton North Gas Precinct which has the capacity and proposed projects to rival the Burrup Peninsula for LNG production, Cr Musgrave said.
“The sanctioning of the Macedon domestic gas project becomes the first project earmarked for the precinct to be endorsed; this marks a very exciting chapter for the Shire of Ashburton and the Onslow community.
The Macedon project will have a huge impact on the community’s economic viability and will see the sustainability of the small coastal hamlet increased tenfold.”
BHP Billiton and the Shire of Ashburton have had a sound working relationship since the projects inception.
The Shire of Ashburton looks towards the future with BHP Billiton as a community partner and welcomes the opportunity to work in partnership to support the State's domestic gas supply.
Cr Musgrave said Council was keen to assist BHP Billiton wherever possible to ensure the project was a success”
For media interviews with the Shire President Greg Musgrave please contact him on mobile number, 0417 080 037.
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