Rally at Cottesloe Beach against the James Price Point gas hub in the Kimberley. Picture: Stewart Allen Source: PerthNow
LOCAL music stars John Butler and Missy Higgins were among hundreds of people at Cottesloe Beach who protested over the proposed $35 billion James Price Point gas hub near Broome.
The rally, held in the heart of Premier Colin Barnett's electorate, was one of five throughout the nation as part of efforts to stop the development. Others were held in Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart and Broome.
Last month, the state's environmental watchdog approved the proposed gas hub, but those who oppose it have raised concerns about damage to the coastline, dinosaur footprints and marine life.
Wilderness Society spokesman Peter Robertson said the event was just the start.
"As we move into the state election, groups like the Wilderness Society are pretty determined to make sure that James Price Point and the Kimberley feature in the campaign," Mr Robertson said.
He said 2013 was also the year Woodside and the joint-venture partners would have to make a decision about whether to invest in the project further or ask for an extension to their lease, which expires in June.
He claimed there was already strong indications that the companies were not favouring the site following the release of a report by industry analyst J.P. Morgan which said using a floating LNG plant as an alternative would save about $9 billion.
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