#67🎙️ |Public Inquiry Week Beginning 26th May 2026 Day 2 morning |

Today’s inquiry heard explosive concerns over the proposed abandonment of the old road and its replacement with what many believe is effectively a mining haul road in disguise — a Via Pretensa. From traffic chaos and explosives transport, to access to the historic Mass Rock, human rights, road safety, and accusations that local communities are being turned into a “sacrifice zone”, emotions boiled over inside the hearing room. This episode covers: The reality behind the proposed “replacement” road Safety concerns over mine traffic and explosives transport Access issues surrounding the historic Mass Rock Claims of inadequate road design and safety standards Human rights concerns around access, religion, and rural life Heated exchanges between objectors, consultants, and commissioners