How Close is Too Close·
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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
(Audio) Gloucester meets to discuss review of AGL exploration plans
Thu 16-Feb-2012 by ABC Mid North Coast NSW
A public meeting held in Gloucester discussed AGL's report into gas exploration in the area.
It is like a tightrope walk - balancing the interests of big business versus concerns of local people who just want to ensure the environment is protected.
Particularly the precious resource of water.
You may have been following the Barrington Gloucester Stroud Preservation Alliance's blockade last year in response to proposed AGL coal seam gas exploration in their area.