Stop Whitehead Oil Terminal

The Stop Whitehead Oil Terminal (SWOT) campaign was formed to oppose plans to create a major fossil fuel import and distribution facility at Cloghan Point, near Whitehead. We are at the start of an exciting new phase of the campaign, and we remain very hopeful that we can prevent this development.

On 27 June we took our first step to initiate legal action with fantastic support from PILS Project (Public Interest Litigation Support Northern Ireland). An application was lodged to request a Judicial Review to challenge the Department of Infrastructure’s failure to ‘call in’ the planning application, given its regional significance. This case is being taken by SWOT member, Clodagh Miskelly, a local resident of Whitehead.

People power works. Just look at the success of the Islandmagee community in stopping the Gas Caverns. We need more people to help us fight this. You could take one single action, or you might choose to get more involved. You could take photos of wildlife for us; fundraise locally, like having a sponsored swim; or tell everyone about the campaign. You could join the SWOT campaign.

We are currently raising funds to support the legal action. We welcome contributions via GoFundMe here.