HVO North Open Cut Coal Continuation Project

Great for the community

The HVO continuation project represents sustainable and responsible extraction of coal, with a focus on minimising environmental impact while maximising economic benefits. Through innovative techniques, technology, and commitment to safety and strong community engagement.
Key Objectives:
Enviro-Friendly Practices:
Implement advanced methods such as water recycling, energy-efficient machinery, and sustainable waste management to minimise environmental footprint.
Economic Growth:
Generate local job opportunities & the continuation of employment for the existing 1500+ workers, boost the regional economy.
Community Engagement:
Foster strong relationships with indigenous & local communities.
On a personal level, my family & many others within the community support the project to ensure growth and care for the ones we hold dear.

I support this project

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Jobs for the Hunter.

As the partner of someone who works with HVO, I have seen both the personal and professional commitment this work requires.
The HVO Continuation Project is a vital step forward — not only in terms of social impact, but also for the positive effect it has on local business and the wider economy. Through partnerships with local suppliers, service providers, and contractors, the project contributes to job creation, supports small businesses, and strengthens the local economic ecosystem. This is not just a development initiative — it’s an opportunity for sustainable growth on multiple levels.

I’m coming from a green energy Electric Vehicle, Lithium Battery and Solar Panel industries. Coming to work in the coal mining wasn’t exactly what I envisioned but our electricity grid still relies on coal energy to feed millions of homes in Australia. Despite on people’s wishes and opinions, the reality is that we will keep relying on coal energy for at least the next decade.

I’m currently working as an electrical contractor at HVO Projects, so as my next door neighbour in Cardiff. The coal mining industry is what’s currently feeding both of our young families (4 adults and 5 kids). This particular project we are working on at the moment is directly supporting hundreds of local families.

I strongly support the continuation of HVO and the extension of its contract. The project provides a safe and reliable work environment for employees while also contributing significantly to the local economy. HVO plays an important role in supporting local businesses, investing in community initiatives, and creating long-term opportunities for families in the region.
By extending this project, we can ensure stability for workers, maintain economic growth in the Hunter Valley, and continue to see positive investment into our communities.

As a local hunter valley resident, and 4th generation coal worker, it is very important for projects like the HVO expansion to go forward, these projects not only provide local jobs but provide local support for the whole area, this includes small businesses, sporting organisations and schools to name a few. If we deny this and any project within the hunter valley we risk losing a whole lot more.
I understand that the whole "green" situation is happening and thats fine but to put this agenda before local communities and local jobs is ridiculous. Lets think of not only the families who rely on projects like this one but the future generations that will want to work in this industry.

Strongly support project

I support this project

Support local mining

HVO supports thousands of local jobs and contributes hundreds of millions each year to the community and state.

My wife and I moved to the Hunter Valley in late 2012 for an employment opportunity in mining when we were pregnant with our first child. Not long after, we bought a house in Singleton for our young family.
Since that time our son has gone to school in Singleton and joined the Singleton Junior Rugby Club. I’ve worked for several mining companies, both major mining houses and smaller suppliers to them and now I work directly for HVO. I have volunteered in a local service organisation and as a coach at the Singleton Junior Rugby Club. My wife has worked for several local businesses in this time. We’ve sold our first house and built a new house in Singleton using a local building company and contractors.
All of this is continues to be made possible by the continuation of HVO and other mining projects in the region. We have seen what happens in Singleton and the Upper Hunter during a serious mining downturn in 2013 and ’14. Eight years later and there are still empty shop fronts on the main street of Singleton from businesses that closed at that time. The effect will be similar as mines begin to close and if HVO is not allowed to continue mining beyond its current consents, the effect in the near future will be heavily felt by my family and our community.
In short, I support this project as it supports me, my family, and the community in which we live.

As HVO is mining thermal coal for power stations, we will still need this mine to export to other countries for income, plus with this form of mining there is only 1 mine, 1 regeneration after use.
Unlike other forms of power such as wind turbines, solar energy and battery vehicles these items require more precious metals and more mines to obtain them.
Plus I doubt State or Federal governments have sufficient systems in place to follow on with green power at this stage, which will leave us all in the dark, literally.
When you are bringing in new systems common sense would tell you to use both systems parallel for a substantial period of time before dropping 1.

I strongly believe with the continuation of the HVO North Open Cut Coal Project that the local communities will continue to be supported and benefit from the project through charity events, donations and keeping the workforce and their families in the local area.
I am currently employed as a fitter in the coal mines and as a primary income provider for my family, I believe that continuing the project will allow my family and myself to continue to live in the area and support our local community.

I support the project

I work at HVO and support the continuation project I'm 31 years old and wish to stay at HVO for my whole working life it supports not only my family and I but thousands of others through community grants extended local business that poor money into our local community.

Provides support for the local community

To Whom It May Concern,
I am putting forward my full support for the HVO north project for the following reason's.
Living in small rural town there isn't a whole lot of work and the opportunities this project will bring in the way of trade and upskill growth is endless not including future employment opportunities for my young family.
The 24hr run site will continue to give the option of working days or nights to allow me to support my family financially and physically. In being home weekdays, I am able to support my partner in multiple extra curriculum specialist appointments my children need to further their education, speech, fine motor skills and physical abilities.
Finally, I would like to add the financial stability a large mine provides currently and into the future only further allows the support towards my small local community, businesses and town.
I look forward to the continued support HVO North will bring to myself and local communities in the ways I have mentioned above and in far more ways into the future.