See Letter to the Editor – The Guardian - 17/8/2011
No one is accusing EPA of “an intention to mislead or conceal information”. However, the question still remains: Were the Residents, who have bores in the area neighbouring Hills’ Industries in Edwardstown, advised about possible contamination of ground water as soon as Marion Council passed on the information to EPA? The answer, of course, is NO! No need to repeat a list of excuses.
On the other hand, Marion Council(Adm) felt it had “complied with its legislative responsibilities” Fortunately, later - upon questioning by the Audit Committee – the Council(Adm) are developing a Policy to address the issues of duty of care, its roles and legal and ethical responsibilities around Council information and knowledge.(Minutes 9/5/2011).
This what the Residents need: True and timely information. They can tell when the truth is massaged…It is rather late to try now to massage their perception as well!
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