ON Wednesday morning, Tamworth Regional Council dropped off 200 letters to the residents of Bendemeer about the high levels of uranium in the town’s back-up bore – but most are yet to receive one.
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The letters were left at the general store, which also serves as the Post Office, so many people won’t get a letter until they pick up their mail.
At my age it doesn't concern me too much. It's the younger ones I'm worried about.
- Bendemeer grandmother, Faith Dixon
Tiarni Heemskerk, from the general store, said the news did concern some people in the town.
She said council should hold a community meeting.
“It would show some good will from council and it would start to rebuild the respect,” Ms Heemskerk said.
“They can clear up any questions people have and stop this from becoming Chinese whispers.”
Long-time Bendemeer resident Faith Dixon said she had drunk the water for more than 60 years.
“And I’m still here,” she said.
“At my age it doesn't concern me too much. It's the younger ones I'm worried about. I've got two grandkids, eight and 10. My daughter is a nurse, so I’ll ask her what the risk is for them.”
Jamieson Murphy
Newcastle Herald news director. Interested in any and all yarns. Whisper g'day mate to me at jamieson.murphy@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Newcastle Herald news director. Interested in any and all yarns. Whisper g'day mate to me at jamieson.murphy@austcommunitymedia.com.au
