Core drilling to start next week at proposed prison site near Westbury

Adam Holmes
October 7 2020 - 4:19pm
The proposed prison site is not flat, and contains substantial dolerite rock. Picture: Adam Holmes
The proposed prison site is not flat, and contains substantial dolerite rock. Picture: Adam Holmes

Eight core investigation holes will be drilled at the bush site of the proposed Northern Regional Prison on Birralee Road north of Westbury, starting from Monday.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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