Plans for re-entry of the PIke River mine have been approved for further development. Photo / NZPA
The Pike River Recovery Agency's concept plan outlining three re-entry options has been signed off by Andrew Little, the Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry.
The Pike River Recovery Agency, Te Kāhui Whakamana Rua Tekau mā Iwa, chief executive Dave Gawn said it was focused on developing a safe plan
to re-enter the mine drift, to promote accountability for this tragedy, to give the Pike River families closure and to help prevent future mining tragedies.
"The expert advice we've received shows a safe manned re-entry and recovery of the mine drift is technically feasible and the risks of harm can be managed and minimised," he said.
The agency had produced three options for consideration which would now be developed further.
Those included:
