“The state’s strategic farmland and water resources are in jeopardy from coal mining,” said Georgina Wood, of Lock the Gate, one of the groups organising the Time2Choose rally. “Ten new coal projects in NSW threaten farmland, bushland and water supplies. Together each year they would extract 75 million tonnes of coal, use 23.5 billion litres of water and emit 181 million tonnes of carbon dioxide.”

“We are at a crossroads. One road leads to clean air, clean water, land, renewable energy, protection of cultural heritage and healthy communities. The other road leads to more coal and gas mining. It’s time to carve out a positive future. It’s our time to choose: clean water, clean air and clean energy.”  

“We’re asking people of faith, to join us at the rally. This is about ensuring we have a vibrant future with a diverse economy, a safe climate and clean water across the whole state.”

TIME TO CHOOSE RALLY

WHEN:  Saturday March 24,  noon to 2pm

WHERE:  Martin Place Sydney CBD, marching to Prince Alfred Park - people of faith are invited to gather at the entrance to Martin Place Station

WHAT: Thousands of people from across NSW are calling on politicians to choose a clean air,

clean water and clean energy future for NSW. The rally will be led by representatives of Indigenous communities, followed by farmers, graziers, people representing rural towns and urban communities, environmental advocates, health professionals,faith groups and more. The rally will be followed by speeches and music. Horseback riders will travel behind rally participants to Prince Alfred Park.

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: https://facebook.com/events/892505300914135/

RSVP PAGE: http://www.lockthegate.org.au/time2choose