Coal Seam Gas Exploration for Bass Coast?

Media Release

Leichhardt Resources Pty Ltd lodged an application for an exploration licence in Bass Coast with the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) last week.

Bass Coast Shire Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Allan Bawden, said Council was informed the company wanted to explore for Coal Bed Methane, better known as Coal Seam Gas, and Brown or Black Coal.

“We have been in contact with DPI since last year, working to raise awareness of the issue of Coal Seam Gas,” said Mr Bawden.

“In fact, staff are currently in discussions with the Department about setting up a system to ensure that we are notified as soon as any application is lodged. That system has not been finalised, but we are very pleased that DPI provided us with information about this particular application.  There is only limited information available at this stage, but we do know area covered by the licence runs from South of Wonthaggi through to Pound Creek and into South Gippsland. It also includes an area north of the Highway (refer map - PDF 334kb).

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