Farm fences bulldozed

Dec. 24, 2012, 4 a.m.

CONCERNED farmers around Narromine say they are not happy about a number of fences left flattened by bulldozers clearing land for pipework to theTomingley Gold Project.

About four farms have been affected by the work, undertaken by Aqua West Pty Ltd (pump and irrigation specialists) in conjunction with the Tomingley Gold Project and Alkane Resources Ltd.

The fences were flattened as a result of trees that were bulldozed along the fence line.

Resident and farmer Tony Corderoy said Aqua West were still bulldozing at the time of print and there was a great pile of trees and wood where the fence used to be.

"I received a few distressed phone calls from neighbours and I know four farms have been affected in this area. What I'm disappointed about is that there was no consultation with property owners whatsoever," he said.

Mr Corderoy's biggest concern was that his cattle that could get loose and make their way onto the road and get hit, causing an accident in the process.

"I'm very disappointed that we weren't notified of damage to our properties. It would've been courteous of them to let us know.

"I want Aqua West to fix it because there is a lot of wood pushed on the fence because of the 40-foot gum trees.

"It's a very lengthy process to fix and it took a long time to put together. I don't understand why they didn't just use a chainsaw, which would've made a difference.

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