[Onthebarricades] WALES: Gas pipeline sabbed

[Andy]

>From: info at gaggedanarchist.tk

>GAGGED!   #19 . September 2007 .
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>Gas Pipeline Sabotaged
>Protesters have sabotaged the controversial liquefied
>natural gas (LNG) pipeline, causing significant damage
>both to the pipe itself & works vehicles. Meanwhile,
>National Grid is considering building a 2nd
>ecologically damaging gas pipeline across Wales.
>The Brecon Beacons gas pipeline works were sabotaged
>during the night to coincide with the Camp for Climate
>Action. A small team bypassed security & rendered
>immobile a total of 11 machines including tipper
>trucks & excavators. Major engine & hydraulic
>components were destroyed & the pipeline itself was
>holed in several places.
>The first pipeline, which will transport LNG from
>Milford Haven to Gloucestershire has already cut a
>huge swathe through the Welsh countryside. When
>activated it will transport dangerous highly
>pressurised gas through towns & villages, often
>running just metres from schools, homes & public
>buildings. Direct action by climate change protesters
>has already significantly delayed progress on the
>first pipe, & National Grid has spent thousands
>evicting several camps along the way. Due to a
>combination of determined protests & harsh terrain the
>first pipe is badly behind schedule. The company will
>be fined if they don't complete on time, so they're
>spending more & more cash to catch up. Protesters have
>vowed to resist a 2nd pipeline as strongly as the 1st.
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