Major step forward for controversial Wyong area underground mine Wallarah 2

Ian Kirkwood
Updated June 22 2019 - 7:41am, first published June 21 2019 - 9:30pm
READY TO GO: Core samples taken during exploration drilling at the Wallarah 2 site. Picture: David Stewart
READY TO GO: Core samples taken during exploration drilling at the Wallarah 2 site. Picture: David Stewart

THE Wallarah 2 coal project has been granted two mining leases by the NSW government, bringing the controversial underground mine a step closer to reality.

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Ian Kirkwood

Ian Kirkwood

Journalist

Reporting journalist at the Newcastle Herald since 1987. Editorial writer, general reporter, industrial relations, industry and coal.

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