Greater Taree City Council has ramped up its in-principle opposition to coal seam gas mining in light of court proceedings currently taking place in Sydney.
The council made its position known last month but raised the issue again at its ordinary meeting this week.
Cr David Keegan said the issue had become more urgent since last month’s talks due to the Land and Environment Court challenge against AGL’s Gloucester Gas coal seam gas project.
Cr Keegan said it was important the council follow the outcomes of the court case and take a more pro-active approach to the issue.
His motion, supported by the council, will see the council monitor the court challenge and continue to lobby State members of parliament to express the council’s in-principle opposition to coal seam gas mining without adequate protection of groundwater.
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