Renewables agency destroys Indigenous shelter despite knowing about it
ACEREZ, a renewable energy company, has apologized for the destruction of an Indigenous rock shelter in New South Wales. The incident occurred while workers were clearing land for power lines, despite prior knowledge of the site's significance. Work has been paused as investigations are conducted by both the company and the NSW government.
- ▪ACEREZ admitted to knowing about the Indigenous rock shelter before its destruction.
- ▪The site was damaged while clearing land for the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone.
- ▪The NSW Environment Minister expressed her anger over the incident and demanded information from ACEREZ.
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Renewables company ACEREZ destroys Indigenous rock shelterBy Lani OatawayABC Central WestTopic:Indigenous CultureMon 25 May 2026 at 5:36pmMon 25 May 2026 at 5:36pmMon 25 May 2026 at 5:36pmThe Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone spans 20,000 square kilometres within inland NSW.In short:A renewable energy company has apologised to traditional owners for destroying an Indigenous rock shelter.The damage occurred while ACEREZ workers were cutting an access track to build power lines for the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone.What's next?Work has been paused while the company and the NSW government investigate the incident.abc.net.au/news/acerez-admits-to-destroying-aboriginal-rock-shelter/106719466Link copiedShareShare articleA renewable energy company has admitted it knew about an…
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