THE fight against mining in the local area is hotting up, with the petition formed by ‘Lock the Mid North Coast’ (LTMNC) reaching its goal of 1000 signatures.
The group, which plans to present the petition to local MP Andrew Stoner, has had more than 1500 visitors to its Facebook page in just three weeks.
LTMNC is planning to hold an event to hand the petition over to Mr Stoner at his Kempsey Office, with hopes for some key speakers to address the gathering.
The lobby group has vowed to continue its fight against an Exploration Licence Application for group one minerals covering approximately 300 kilometres between Taylor’s Arm and Argents Hill, in the headwaters of the Nambucca River.
Meanwhile, Mr Stoner last week announced the appointment of a Land and Water Commissioner.
“We will appoint a new Land and Water Commissioner reporting to the Director General of Trade and Investment on CSG (coal seam gas) and coal mining, to oversight a new process on behalf of affected land owners,” Mr Stoner said.
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