The inaugural meeting of the Former Munmorah Power Station Site Community Consultation Group was held recently by owner and caretaker of the site Generator Property Management (GPM).
It brought together nine individuals from the Central Coast, each with an individual perspective and expertise, reflecting the diversity and richness of the community.
Members were invited to share their insights, ideas and questions with GPM staff regarding the ongoing dialogue about the site’s future.
The meeting allowed attendees to gain a deeper understanding of the site’s history, the significant demolition and remediation works already undertaken and the proposed future plans.
A guided site tour allowed participants to witness firsthand the scale of the transformation and the potential opportunities that lie ahead.
“We are pleased to engage with the local community and value their input as we explore the future possibilities for the site,” GPM Acting CEO Dougal Mulvey said.
“The Munmorah Community Consultation Group will play a vital role in shaping the future of this significant piece of Central Coast history.”
He said it was important to note that only a small portion of the former Munmorah Power Station had been declared significantly contaminated by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
He said GPM was working diligently to address the issues behind the declaration and ensured that the site was managed in an environmentally sound manner.
Following the successful demolition of the former power station, GPM is actively monitoring the site and its surrounding 700ha of land and infrastructure.