AN independent arbiter should be set up to review the science behind coal seam gas mining, Camden Council said in a submission to the coal seam gas inquiry.
Acting strategic planning manager Chris Lalor said the impact of CSG mining in the Camden local government area was far from certain with subdivisions in emerging suburbs in areas covered by AGL’s Camden gas project.
Mr Lalor also raised concern the general 200m buffer between existing dwellings and CSG wells may not be adhered to in areas beneath gas projects not yet subdivided.
“Council is concerned that buffer distances are likely to be less than this in areas where rezoning and subdivision has been approved, but houses are yet to be built. This is particularly pertinent given the growth in the Camden local government area.”
Mr Lalor said council was also concerned about the impact of hydraulic fracturing which has a state government-imposed moratorium on it until April.
AGL’s exploration lease to operate its 86 production wells near Camden expired on March 28 and the government is still deciding if they will be renewed.
It has also applied for a further 12 well locations with up to six production wells at each spot.
Macarthur Chronicle
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