LAMPANG, 19 August 2012 – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), through the Team Consulting and Engineering and Management Company Limited, held a meeting to hear citizens’ and stakeholders’ opinions regarding the revision of a report on the environmental and health impacts associated with the construction of an alternative electricity plant in Lampang.
Mr. Suwan Klaosunthorn, deputy governor of Lampang, along with Dr. Sirinimit Boonyuen, an environmental expert, and Dr. Benjaporn Boonyapukana, a health expert, joined in to help point out the operation details, pros, and cons. Over 2,000 citizens and stakeholders attended the meeting.
The meeting was held in accordance with guidelines set by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. The process is now at the third stage, requiring the report analyzing various impacts to be reviewed by citizens and stakeholders. It is designed to allow citizens and stakeholders to join in inspecting and reviewing safety protocols, as well as sharing their ideas and opinions. This is to ensure that the final project meets with the expectation of the majority of citizens.
Representatives of the opponents to the planned construction also attended the meeting to make known the disadvantages of the power plant project, such as foul smells, noise pollution, and reduced water and air quality.
