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In September 2010, Gloucester Resources Limited (GRL) began drilling on properties at the end of Fairbairns Lane, Forbesdale. The results of this drilling program will be the basis of an application to mine.
Under current NSW planning laws, it is almost certain that GRL's application for an open cut mine close to Gloucester will be approved.
Approval will move the allowable mining area from the current northern boundary of the Stratford Mine over
5kms Closer to GLOUCESTER
And this is only stage 1
"I will mine as close to the town as I am allowed"
Mr Keith Ross CEO GRL addressing Gloucester Council
Voice your concern today
because tomorrow will be too late!
Gloucester Residents in Partnership News
Coal seam gas wars
Sat 14-Jan-2012 by Matthew Kelly (The Herald)
Parts of the Hunter are on the brink of civil war with neighbours turning on each other as the coal seam gas debate intensifies.
The Newcastle Herald has learnt of cases where farmers participating in gas exploration have suffered malicious property damage and trespass. Others report children being bullied at school.
Police said yesterday that any unlawful behaviour arising from gas protests would not be tolerated.
The Herald spoke to several landholders participating in gas exploration.
All but one did not want to be identified for fear of reprisals.