Position Statements Register
| MatterMatter | MatterCoal Seam Gas Mining |
|---|---|
| Date AdoptedDate Adopted | Date Adopted10/9/2011 |
| Responsible OfficerResponsible Officer | Responsible OfficerManager Environmental Strategy & Planning |
| DivisionDivision | DivisionCity Strategy |
| Position StatementPosition Statement | Position Statement1. Council expresses its concerns that the short-term and long-term environmental impacts of Coal Seam Gas (CSG) activities are not well understood, at either a State-wide or regional level. 2. Council acknowledges there is widespread local community concern about and opposition to CSG in the Illawarra. 3. Council urges the State Government to rule out SCG activities in water catchment areas in the City of Wollongong. |
| Background/HistoryBackground/History | Background/HistoryRelated to coal seam gas exploration boreholes proposed for the Wollongong LGA. Council Meeting held 27 October 2014 Minute No 194 - Item A Lord Mayoral Minute Part 4. Council reaffirm its previously-adopted position on coal seam gas and petroleum exploration and mining. Review with election of new Council |