Springvale mine expansion gets PAC review nod despite Sydney water concerns

By Peter Hannam
Updated June 30 2015 - 9:13am, first published 8:38am
Lake Burragorang, behind Warragamba Dam, Sydney's main reservoir. Photo: Jonathan Ng
Lake Burragorang, behind Warragamba Dam, Sydney's main reservoir. Photo: Jonathan Ng

The NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) has recommended for approval the proposed extension of the underground Springvale coal mine despite concerns from government agencies that the expansion will affect Sydney water quality.

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