As part of new requirements announced by the federal Government, Hunter residents will have 30 days to give their feedback on recently lodged plans for further Seismic testing to begin.
The public call-out comes after plans continue for 3D Seismic testing in search for gas off the coast of Newcastle after 2D tests took place last year.
Wilderness Society spokesperson Naomi Hodgson welcomes the opportunity for the public to submit their concerns about the project but says there must be more community discussion around the plans,
"We expect an outpouring of community opposition to these plans during the feedback period and urge Newcastle residents to speak up have their say."
Hodgson is calling on Asset Energy to make it's next Seismic testing environment plan public,
"It is crucial that the next consultation plan is made public so the community will know if there will be an open dialogue with key relevant stakeholders, Seismic testing is a hot-button issue in coastal communities and those concerned deserve the opportunity for formal imput and genuine consultation, not just a chance to lodge an objection with no following reply or engagement."
