Australian coal mine became a lake holding about 30 billion litres of water
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
Sun, 6 September 2026Mon, 14 September 2026
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Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
Le Monde (France)
Times of India
6 Sept, 03:00over 8 days14 Sept, 14:38
How it spread - 2 original reports
Sun, 6 September 2026
1 report- Le Monde (France)03:00first to report
La cité minière de Collie, où sont situées trois centrales thermiques, ambitionne d’être un modèle à une transition énergétique et économique réussie.
Mon, 14 September 2026
1 report- Times of India14:38
Lake Kepwari, a former coal mine void near Collie, Western Australia, has been transformed into a recreational hub. This artificial lake now offers swimming, boating, camping, and water sports for visitors. The transformation involved significant planning, water management, and infrastructure development over many years. Water was diverted from the Collie River South Branch to fill the large void. This project demonstrates repurposing industrial landscapes for tourism and community benefit.