Hunter Joint Organisation calls for increased investment to prepare for power station closures

Matthew Kelly
March 11 2021 - 9:30am
On borrowed time: AGL's Liddell power station is scheduled to close in 2023.
On borrowed time: AGL's Liddell power station is scheduled to close in 2023.

The likely early closure of coal-fired power stations should trigger accelerated diversification investment in the Hunter economy, the Hunter Joint Organisation has argued.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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