Wellington farmers have left a food security forum in Gunnedah concerned about their future and that of the pipeline from Narrabri to Wellington which will end in a gas-fired power station near the town.
Thirteen Wellington representatives went to an event hosted by radio commentator Allan Jones.
“It was a lengthy meeting and we’re very concerned. We will be lobbying state and federal members because we don’t think there are enough regulations on this to protect us,” John Bullock, who went to the forum, said.
“The long-term effects on coal seam gas are worrying. The number of wells they are sinking and compensation for farmers who are effected by the pipeline is also a concern,” Mr Bullock said.
“There needs to be more transparency. We are unsure about groundwater too.
“This was a lengthy meeting of about six hours and the speakers were very good,” he said.
Santos spokesperson Sam Crafter said they wanted to show the company could work with farmers and agriculture.
The NSW Farmers’ Federation want more control from the NSW government to ensure the balance between farming and coal seam gas.
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