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April 12th, 2013 
WOODSIDE Petroleum’s decision to shelve a massive gas project in Western Australia is a win for the Kimberley region, environmentalists say.
Woodside on Friday said a major review of the proposed Browse liquefied natural gas processing plant at James Price Point, near Broome, had found it would not deliver the returns needed.
Australian Conservation Foundation chief executive Don Henry said the project would have done untold damage to the region’s coastline.
“The Kimberley is a unique treasure and should not be industrialised,” he said in a statement.
“Governments now need to support indigenous jobs through land management and economic activities that don’t threaten the long-term protection of the unique Kimberley environment.”
Wilderness Society director Lyndon Schneiders said his group would have been willing to continue its fight against the development.
“Woodside’s decision should serve as a warning to both governments and businesses who want to force unwanted and unsustainable developments on communities,” he said.
“Australians have woken up to the threats that mining and industrialisation pose to our environment and our communities.”
However, Environs Kimberley’s Martin Pritchard said the door remained open for the project to resume, and vowed to continue fighting.
“People have been traumatised beyond belief, but we are still ready to stop the project and won’t give up till it’s gone,” he said.
ACTU secretary Dave Oliver said Woodside’s decision would impact on the local area.
“But overall the industry is in pretty good shape,” he told Fairfax Radio.
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