The NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro is heading to Wollongong to discuss the fallout from the rejection of the Dendrobium mine expansion.
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On February 5, the Independent Planning Commission knocked back the South32 proposal due to concerns about the effects on the water catchment.
Mr Barilaro was not impressed with the ruling and said he would look for ways to overturn the decision.
"I don't know what that avenue looks like - is there an opportunity for maybe a Bill in the House?" Mr Barilaro said.
"Is there an opportunity for the Government to deliver a verdict beyond the IPC decision?"
On Monday morning, Mr Barilaro will hold a roundtable discussion at BlueScope to gauge the impact of the decision on the region.
Also participating in the roundtable will be South32, BlueScope, the Minerals Council and the CFMEU.
"We welcome this opportunity to discuss the Dendrobium Mine Extension Project and thank everyone for attending the roundtable discussion," a South32 spokesman said.
"The event demonstrates the breadth of community support for the mine extension project, including from across the political spectrum."
Mr Barilaro's office said he wouldn't be coming with a solution but just wanted to talk with key stakeholders about the decision.
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