The Coal Dust Free Streets project survey has revealed only 20-percent of residents in Islington, Mayfield, Stockton and Tighes Hill are in support of plans for a fourth uncovered coal terminal in the area.
The partnership between the Hunter Community Environment Centre and resident groups aims to strengthen networks to call for improved air quality and health.
Hunter Community Environment Centre community organiser ZANE ALCORN says the survey also showed an overwhelming support for improving dust control measures.
"It was pretty resounding results, we door-knocked 1,270 people, in Stockton, Tighes Hill, Islington and Mayfield, and we've shown that 90% of people want to see coal wagons covered and regularly washed to prevent dust pollution. They also want to see the coal stockpiled covered and all stages of loading and unloading covered," Mr Alcorn said.
