Dendrobium coal mine may risk cracking dam walls, says WaterNSW

Ben Langford
Updated October 10 2019 - 9:12pm, first published 9:00pm
Cordeaux Dam in August, when it was at 41 per cent of capacity. WaterNSW is concerned about impacts on dams. Picture: Robert Peet.
Cordeaux Dam in August, when it was at 41 per cent of capacity. WaterNSW is concerned about impacts on dams. Picture: Robert Peet.

Expansion of South32's Dendrobium coal mine could cause cracking in the walls of the Cordeaux and Avon Dams, WaterNSW has said.

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Ben Langford

Ben Langford

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