TAMWORTH mayor Col Murray has forecast that coal seam gas development in the region by mining giant Santos will significantly boost jobs prospects and create major economic benefits.
Cr Murray was speaking after a meeting yesterday with Santos executives in Tamworth, one of three with regional councils and business leaders in towns including Gunnedah and Narrabri this week.
He said there would undoubtedly be benefits for Tamworth from any industry development.
The meetings also examined the conclusions of the Allen report, put together by a resources consultancy group and released late last year.
Santos executives defended claims its report on the economic impacts of coal seam gas in North West NSW ignored environmental costs and failed as a proper economic assessment of local communities.
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