Orange City Council
Regional & Economic Development Policy Committee - 1 Sep 2026 6:00 PM
The committee recorded routine community committee and mine consultation matters; the Chief Executive Officer will follow up with Cabonne Council about a mine near Cargo purchasing farmland.
Discussion
- Follow-up on mine purchasing farmland near Cargo
Councillor Duffy asked whether Council was aware of a mine near Cargo buying land from farmers. The Chief Executive Officer said he would follow up with Cabonne Council and provide an update.
Farmers and residents near Cargo may receive further information about the mine and reported land purchases.
Impacts
- No new policy, funding, planning, service, infrastructure or charge decisions were recorded.
- Residents near Cargo may receive a future update following contact with Cabonne Council.
Next
- Chief Executive Officer to follow up with Cabonne Council about the mine near Cargo and land purchases from farmers.
No timeframe stated; an update is to be provided to Council.
Extract
MINUTES OF THE REGIONAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY COMMITTEE HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBER, CIVIC CENTRE, BYNG STREET, ORANGE ON 1 SEPTEMBER 2026 COMMENCING AT 9:00 PM 1 INTRODUCTION ATTENDANCE Cr T Mileto (Mayor)(Chairperson), Cr T Greenhalgh (Deputy Mayor), Cr K Duffy, Cr G Judge, Cr F Kinghorne, Cr D Mallard, Cr M McDonell, Cr S Peterson, Cr G Power, Cr M Ruddy(AV Link), Cr J Stedman(AV Link) Chief Executive Officer, Director Corporate & Commercial Services, Interim Director Development Services, Director Community, Recreation & Cultural Services, Manager Corporate Governance, Manager Communications & Engagement, Governance Officer (Allan) 1.1 APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE RESOLVED - 26/48...