Lismore’s Deputy Mayor Isaac Smith set to scrutinise Metgasco’s plans to test on council land for coal seam gas
LISMORE City Council passed a rare urgency motion on Tuesday forcing all future coal seam gas applications on council land to be considered by councillors following news Metgasco had approval for extensive seismic testing at Rock Valley.
Residents alerted councillors to the activity on Monday after a drilling rig was spotted in the area and documents from the NSW Department of Primary Industries confirmed council staff had given approval to test on road reserves.
The motion was passed 10 to one with only councillor Peter Graham opposing.
"As of tonight no request can be determined by staff alone," Mayor Jenny Dowell said.
Northern Star
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