Will Neethling interview questions

These were the questions asked to Mr. Neethling -mining structural engineer and safety surveyor- for our interview

- How long have you been in this profession?

- Could you explain to us briefly what coal seam gas mining and its purpose?

- Do you think this mining process should be conducted near densely populated areas/ large water supply facilities?

- If you were to live near a CSG mining site, would you feel concerned about your safety?

-This method has been trialled in the US with disastrous results, what do you think is the main safety issue with CSG and is there any way to make it safer?

- Are the current Australian regulations are tight enough to ensure complete safety? What is your opinion about them?

- How do other branches of the mining industry differ from the dubious practices that arise from the CSG mining field? Are regulations different?

-Why wasn’t the community involved in the decision of approving these CSG mining projects?

-Who is responsible for allowing the current situation to develop to this stage?

- As an expert, what would be your recommendations for the CSG mining industry? Should it be scrapped altogether or are there ways to make the practice safe?