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Hornery, Sonia to the
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW, Leader of the House
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- What response has been given to the Sydney Catchment Authority's submission
that the city's drinking water catchments should be exempt from the proposed
new planning policy that would make the economic value of a coal resource the
"principal consideration" in mining approval decisions?
- How will the Government ensure the protection of drinking water catchments
under the new planning policy in economically valuable mining areas in the
Hunter Region?
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Answer -
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The 'Resource Significance SEPP' will not alter the requirement to consider
relevant development assessment matters, including any potential impact on
Sydney's drinking water supply.
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Question asked on 22 October 2013 (session 55-1)
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 184
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Answer received on 27 November 2013
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 196
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