New health and safety regulations close coal mine tours ...
Feb 21, 2017 22:55:26 GMT 12
Post by RKC on Feb 21, 2017 22:55:26 GMT 12
G'day,
New health and safety regulations close coal mine tours for tourists at Denniston
A key West Coast tourist attraction has closed down amid claims it has not met new health and safety regulations.
The mine was a "fantastic" asset for the West Coast, attracting about 3000 visitors a year, and its closure was a "bitter blow" to the region's tourism industry.
"We can't afford to lose it. It's absolutely crucial we get that mine open again."
Slonker said they did not have the finances to meet WorkSafe's demands so he had given up his DOC concession to run the tourist mine.
"There are not too many mine managers left in New Zealand but these guys can demand $1000 a day. We simply can't do it.
www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/89643411/new-health-and-safety-regulations-close-coal-mine-tours-for-tourists-at-denniston
Regards,
Rob (RKC)
New health and safety regulations close coal mine tours for tourists at Denniston
A key West Coast tourist attraction has closed down amid claims it has not met new health and safety regulations.
The mine was a "fantastic" asset for the West Coast, attracting about 3000 visitors a year, and its closure was a "bitter blow" to the region's tourism industry.
"We can't afford to lose it. It's absolutely crucial we get that mine open again."
Slonker said they did not have the finances to meet WorkSafe's demands so he had given up his DOC concession to run the tourist mine.
"There are not too many mine managers left in New Zealand but these guys can demand $1000 a day. We simply can't do it.
www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/89643411/new-health-and-safety-regulations-close-coal-mine-tours-for-tourists-at-denniston
Regards,
Rob (RKC)