The establishment of a parliamentary inquiry into the environmental, social and economic impacts of coal seam gas mining and exploration in NSW has been welcomed by local residents. Barrington-Gloucester-Stroud Preservation Alliance Chairperson, Graeme Healy, said that he has been inundated by telephone calls and emails from members and non-members alike, applauding the decision.
He noted that the announcement of the inquiry came hard on the heels of the admission by the head of the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association, Mr Ross Dunn, that coal seam gas drilling will inevitably impact aquifers. “The admission by Mr Dunn is vindication of those in the community who have been warning about the potential harmful impacts of coal seam gas on water. The announcement of the inquiry is wonderful news for many communities throughout NSW and the government should move to immediately implement a moratorium on all further coal seam gas exploration and project development, including AGL’s Gloucester Gas Project, until the inquiry has been concluded.” Read More
Gloucester Advocate
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