Since when has a pilot/aircrew etc forum need to be a forum to discuss the merits of coal mines and power stations?
The thread has admittedly gotten a bit off track but it is about an airport which is of interest to pilots ...
So, moving along and getting back on track we get this bit on ABC news today:
Council Under fire for Pumping 19M into airport
I will let you draw your own conclusions but the comments under the article seem to point to a common opinion. If I was a constituent of any of these Councillors I would be organising a revolt!