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Tahmoor South extension proposal encounters local opposition

WOLLONDILLY MP Nathaniel Smith is opposing GFG Alliance’s proposed Tahmoor South extension plan, claiming the extension will include mining directly under the entire township of Bargo in New South Wales, which has more than 1000 homes.

The Tahmoor South Project has been subjected to rigorous community consultation processes.

The Tahmoor South Project has been subjected to rigorous community consultation processes.

Smith said he opposed the proposed development because he wanted to protect the rural characteristics of the electorate. "My motivation in stopping mining beneath the family home is simple," he reportedly...

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