Bowdens Silver

1) The amendments that the above project I would like to object to the realignment of the 500 KV where it runs down along the hillside that will be an unsightly vista and should be moved to the eastern side of the project whereas it will be down it the valley, instead of the western side.
2) If this realignment of the power line is so essential why wasn't it placed in the original submission.
3) I believe that the construction of this project so close to the Village of Lue is a clear danger because of the use of toxic chemicals involved ( eg Cyanide) in the process, and
with the understanding we have today about chemicals and their dangers that with the possibility of accident close to village could cause great p roblems with the residents and also the enviroment around the mine.

To Whom It May Concern,

I strongly object to the movement of the powerlines to supply Bowden’s Silver Mine. The proposed path the powerlines will take is closer to the village of Lue. The Mudgee region has been a very popular tourist destination in recent years. The region is well known for its rustic beauty. Something that other wine regions including the Hunter Valley do not have. Our region is relatively close to Sydney, and a weekend away spent in Mudgee is growing in popularity. I fail to see how a massive powerline with an easement of 70m wide will add to this rustic charm and beauty of the region. The powerlines will be on ridge lines and highly visible from the village of Lue. This will affect the image of our region and hence its growing tourism industry.

In addition, Bowden’s Silver Mine have proposed a 60 km pipeline to pump dirty toxic and highly salty water from Ulan Coal Mine. This pipeline will run down the Hayes Gap Road. If there is a leak in this pipeline the surrounding neighbours and people closest to the pipeline will not be aware until there is massive damage to the environment and it is too late. A leek in the pipeline would damage water table, and the saltiness of the nearby area. The potential impact on the surrounding native flora and fauna is unknown. Alongside the huge powerlines, a 60 km pipeline also does not create a natural rustic image of our region.

A lead mine is not suitable for our region. The proposed Silver Mine is not even 2km from the village of Lue. As we have seen in the most recent drought 2 years ago, dust can travel a very long way given the right weather conditions. Only recently, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change as part of the United Nations predicted a 1.5-degree Celsius increase in the global temperature. Because of this temperature increase there is a very high chance Australia will face a hotter, drier, windier, and more unpredictable climate. The future weather forecasts will be something that our nation has never experienced before, so there will be no guarantee how far lead dust will blow. The risks of lead dust on the roofs in the village of Lue and surrounding residents of Mudgee is too great, especially as many rural people drink rain water collected on their roof.

Our climate is changing rapidly. So, in a country where water supply is scarce and sometimes very scarce, I do not believe we should be doing anything to compromise our existing water sources or risk toxic dust landing on our roofs. Or tarnishing our growing tourism industry with massive powerlines, pipelines and lead dust.

It is a mining disaster waiting to happen.

See attached PDF
210816 Move Power Lines
SUB-26246190 | Submission Attachment | Max Mosher

Please find my attached submission

I object to the power lines being moved.

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission expressing my concerns regarding Bowdens Silver mine seeking an amendment to the EIS to move high transmission 500kV power lines closer to the village of Lue.

I'm a resident , land owner and business owner in Lue . I live with my husband and his family that have owned the property Lue Station since 1923 .
We run a successful agricultural business with sheep and cattle, and also the Louee Enduro and Motocross Complex, which is a off road dirt bike track .It has
been running for 27 years and brings such enjoyment to thousands each year. We also have accommodation on site for 76 guests which I have always taken great pride in presenting a visually appealing accommodation option.

The proposed new power line that Bowdens is implementing is a huge worry to us here.
Lue will be impacted visually FOREVER ,long after the mine has been abandoned. With the realignment of the line , now to run along the Bingham hill ridge line , will be seen by us all. Our guests come to Lue to enjoy the visual aspects of a beautiful valley, but now thumping huge towers will be there for all to be seen !

The construction of the towers is also a worry. The clearing of trees and natural vegetation to 70 m wide strip, also a permanent loss of the tree canopy , the shear height of them , the trucks, noise and dust , all this is a change to our view and skyline.

Bowdens consultation for this power line realignment has been non existing. No one has come to speak to us about the changes. This impact on my life and my business is significant , so why are they not trying to speak to us and explore all avenues for this line. Not just a economic one . Again my business will be affected. Why ? They quoted in the EIS there would be no visual impact, well that has certainly changed big time.
Why do we have to put up with this ?? ........ does all this sound good to you really ?........... and all for Bowdens economic viability ? ha ........why should my businesses suffer economically!
Lue may not be the largest community in the Mid Western Regional Council area, but it is important.

I absolutely OBJECT to this whole mine project and everything that is stands for .

yours sincerely ,
susan combes

I object to this project on the grounds of its adverse environmental impact which I believe cannot be adequately managed. The project will have a detrimental impact on water and air quality and the project plans do not go anyway to ameliorating these. The project does not make financial sense for the state and certainly when balanced against its disastrous environmental impact makes no sense at all. The project should be rejected.

I object to the Bowden's Silver Mine. I also object to the amendments in the EIS to move the high transmission power lines closer to Lue Village. My objection is based on the amendment moving the power lines closer to Lue Village where I live. This will bring significant noise to the village. It will also result in destruction of plants and wildlife that live in the area, when clearing the land to accommodate the power lines. I do not want to see huge transmission power line from my house. The additional traffic on the road when building the power lines will impact my families health and wellbeing.
This mine should not be in Lue

Please find attached my submission opposing the Bowdens Silver Project.
The environmental and social impacts of this project cannot be compared to the jobs it might create.
What are the consequences to Bowdens if these promised jobs are not created. Not much.
What are the consequences to the people of Lue and NSW if this project is approved. Disastrous.
This project will create one of the greatest environmental disasters NSW has ever seen. It will not be properly rehabilitated and will remain in Lue and NSW, leaching acid into the water table, blowing dust into the air and poisoning the environment for hundreds of years
The Minister has a duty of care to the people of NSW and that includes the people who live in and near Lue and the Lawsons Creek Valley.

I object to the power lines being moved

I object to proposed amendment to the Bowdens mine development to allow the re-alignment of a 500 kV transmission line that crosses the proposed
mine site.

The amendment is not in the interests of the Lue community from a visual amenity and health aspect. The proposal has been delivered with no consultation and at a time where COVID makes it very difficult to review and respond appropriately.

The community of Lue has not been afforded any level of procedural fairness to defend against this development or been provided with any credible information to make informed and responsible decisions. The proponent has not done enough to mitigate the significant risks of a Lead and Silver mine poses to the groundwater systems in the Mudgee region for centuries to come. The jobs generated by the development come at the cost of other jobs and businesses in the region.

The project will deliver significant job opportunities for NSW and Australia during the tough economic situation. I fully support this development and urge the decision makers to favorably consider this application.

I strongly oppose and object to this project because if the power line is moved, it will completely obstruct the view on my parent's farm which has been in our family for generations. the view from the bottom of our garden (picture attached) is incredible and makes you feel like you are far removed from society. Peaceful. The powerline will completely ruin that exact view forever. The movement of the powerline will have a negative effect on not only the view that many Lue residents love and cherish, but also the many visitors that come to Lue, particularly tourists that come and stay on our family farm for the beautiful, natural scenery, unobstructed by any development. Why should so many people suffer and have their use and quiet enjoyment of their land, which they had for so many years, completely destroyed.

I support the project

I object to the moving of the power lines.

I object to the Bowdens Silver Project.
The Minister has a duty of care to the people of NSW and the residents of Lue and must refuse this application on the grounds that it will endanger the health and wellbeing of people who live in the vicinity of this mine site, down stream of the mine site and all those who may breath the dust produced on this site.
No jobs are worth the social and environmental impact this mine will cause.