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17 September, 2020 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Dear Editor,

Please find following response from Mr Philip Donato’s office regarding further follow up / submissions in relation to the subject matter. This is for any concerned residents action.

Kind regards, Russell Mills

Good Afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to contact our office in regards to your opposition of Exploration Licence Application No. 6024, your feedback is noted and appreciated.

The proposed exploration area appears to cover a significant portion of land encompassing portions of Prime Agricultural Lands.

Mr Donato would encourage all concerned community members to lodge their submissions to the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.

• Phone: 1300 305 695
• Email: westernregion@planning.nsw.gov.au
• Via the contact form on their website: https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/Contact-Us
• Post: Locked Bag 5022, Parramatta NSW 2124.

Mr Donato will also be making formal representations to the Minister for Planning, Industry and Environment, The Hon. Rob Stokes MP, outlining community concerns regarding the Exploration Licence Application No. 6024.

Yours sincerely,
Jessica Morgan,
Electorate Officer Office of Philip Donato,
MP Member For Orange

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