'Does this worry you?': Questions raised about Coalition nuclear plans after NSW Hunter Valley earthquake

Questions have been raised about the coalition's plan to build a nuclear power plant in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales after two earthquakes struck the area last week.

The Australian Geoscience Agency confirmed on Friday that a 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck this afternoon near the town of Denman, about 26 kilometres southwest of Muswellbrook.

The quake occurred at a depth of only five kilometres below the surface of the earth, and was felt by residents of Newcastle and Sydney, where some residents reported feeling their buildings shake.

One person told 2GB radio: “There were two tremors (and it wasn't just an earthquake, it was a massive earthquake). The whole house shook, then about half a minute later it shook again.”

This earthquake was followed by several other smaller earthquakes, originating in the same area, about 30 minutes' drive from where the coalition proposed to build a nuclear power plant.

The new plant is set to be located at the Liddell power station, which was decommissioned in April last year after 52 years of operation. It is now set to be repurposed as a “renewable energy hub,” according to AGL.

Deputy opposition leader Susan Lee was questioned on Sunday about whether recent seismic activity in the region was a cause for concern.

“There was an earthquake in the Hunter Valley on Friday, close to where you want to build a nuclear power station, does that worry you at all?” asked Andrew Clennell, Sky News' political editor.

“I'm worried about the people in Hunter and I hope everyone is okay,” Ms. Lee replied.

Australia has one of the most geologically stable landmasses in the world.

“Everything that will be done in terms of planning, engineering and construction of the nuclear power plant will be done carefully, taking all these aspects into account.

“Of course it will be done well, of course it will be done right, and all you have to do is look around the world to see that.”

Last June, the coalition government unveiled plans to provide cheaper, more reliable energy through the introduction of nuclear power in Australia.

A press release from Liberal Party Leader Peter Dutton's office said nuclear power had “proven” its ability to lower electricity prices and emissions around the world, “working in partnership with renewables and gas as part of a balanced energy mix”.

In addition to Liddell Power Station, the other six proposed sites to house the plants include Mount Piper Power Station in New South Wales, Loy Yang Power Stations in Victoria, Tarong and Calede Power Stations in Queensland, Northern Power Station in South Australia (SMR only) and Moga Power Station in Western Australia (SMR only).

The coalition has yet to release cost estimates for the plan, a key detail that the federal government has focused on in its criticism of the policy.

“How can we take him (Peter Dutton) seriously when there are so few details including no cost to build these things and no estimate of the cost of energy from these reactors,” Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek told Sky News Australia in June.

“I mean, it's no wonder people can't take it seriously.

“He doesn’t take Australians seriously if he’s putting out cheap policies with little detail.”

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