What steps will be taken to ensure the water supply and quality is maintained, should the bores that were previously tested be significantly altered following the implementation of CSG drilling?
Santos’ bore testing program allows us to create baseline information about water in the Gunnedah Basin. We do not anticipate any negative impacts on existing bores. Santos has committed to performing groundwater impact studies – including risk assessment – for all our CSG exploration, appraisal and development activities. Piezometers are also going to be installed in the region. Santos does not anticipate such an event occurring because: • During exploration, risks are managed as outlined in the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) document submitted to IINSW. • If the project proceeds to production, risks are managed in ways outlined in the 3A application. • In addition to contributing to the Namoi Catchment Water Study, Santos will be carrying out its own water groundwater impact study. In the highly unlikely event that Santos’ operations were to impact the capacity or quality of a useable aquifer, Santos as to adhere to ‘make good’ requirements.
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