Residents say today's decision in the Land and Environment Court over a challenge to AGL's plans to develop a coal seam gas field in the Gloucester Valley could have ramifications for communities across the country.
AGL was granted approval by the Planning Assessment Commission to develop 330 wells.
Local landholders are concerned about the potential environmental impact the wells will have and have called for an independent hydro geological study of the entire Gloucester Basin.
Chairman of the Barrington Gloucester Stroud Preservation Alliance says since the appeal was lodged, public concern over CSG mining has only increased.
"It's not just a big day for Gloucester," he said.
1233 ABC Newcastle
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