Tighes Hill residents are disappointed with the NSW governments recent back-flip on plans to relocate Carrington's coal loader.
The relocation was touted for investigation in the 2017 draft Newcastle Greater Metropolitan Plan, however the final version, released last week makes no mention of the idea.
The coal terminal is located about 200 metres from residential properties, exposing residents to coal dust.
Charlotte McCabe from the Tighes Hill Community Group is accusing the government of pandering to the interests of coal industry heavyweights.
"We were hoping the state government would investigate alternative uses for the site," she said, "but it looks like, unfortunately, the company has been listened to instead of the community.
"We will continue to call for the state government to look for alternatives in the future."
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