Uranium Mining In Kakadu National Park

Uranium mining has long caused controversy in the Kakadu region. Kakadu National Park, located in the Northern Territory of Australia, possesses within its boundaries a number of large uranium deposits. I am writing on behalf of the environmental group, as we are extremely concerned on Kakadu National Parks flora, fauna and aesthetic value. Having accepting the mining for the nation's biggest uranium mine, we all will soon watch the Kakadu, industrial interloper depart.

If mining uranium in the park continues, the mine will pollute the surrounding Kakadu National Park and World Heritage-listed area. The mine itself is a 1.5 square kilometre hole. Poisonous radon gas is released during mining and will be breathed in by the workers, and may be scattered and dispersed over large areas of Kakadu by wind. Already the mine has released tens of thousands of cubic metres of radioactive water, and we most definitely don't need anymore. It’s expected that in the future the mining committee wish to begin a second mine in the park. If this were to occur, thousands of flora and fauna will be affected drastically, as the radiation and …show more content…
Although the mining company's claim that they will regenerate the area with natural bush land to try to make it look natural, the park will never be the same as it was prior to mining. Tourism will be adversely affected due to the fear that the area may be contaminated by radioactive waste. Tourist may also view the park as no longer a pristine environment, therefore not as interesting as another unblemished national park. Research shows that mining deters tourist from travelling to Kakadu. If we continue the mining of uranium it will destroy the natural appearance of the park. This means that mining will generally have an negative impact on the aesthetics of the park and tourism to the