HVO North Open Cut Coal Continuation Project

I believe it is extremely beneficial not only for the local community and surrounding areas if the continuation of the project proceeds but also the country as a whole due to what the process provides in terms of materials.

I am making a submission for the go ahead for this project. In my opinion the continuation of the HVO north will be vital to local familys with young children like myself to secure a long term stable future in the hunter valley. Myself believes that coal is is very much still in need for the longer term of Australia. providing a cheaper and reliable alternative in power than others that are being suggested. 100's of local smaller businesses need these mines to continue to keep a roof over there own heads also.
please think about the community's when this is put fourth.

This project being a continuation of an existing mining operation will maintain employment levels and economic input for our local community. Currently with other large operations facing closure in the future years the impending shutdown of the coal industry needs to be staged to reduce shock to the local economy and community. HVO if permitted to continue operation can be a base to contain future coal supply to one operation.

Ongoing local jobs given the current job shortage crisis.
Communities benefiting from production

I support the proposed continuation of the HVO mine in the hunter valley of NSW.
The HVO mine is a valuable economic contributor to both state and federal governments and has provided financial stability for many families in the hunter region over its 35+ years of operation.
The HVO has a strong commitment in the past to minimising its impacts on the environment and due to this proposal being a continuation of an existing mine those same commitments with be upheld.

Its an integral part of the community and state. The mine will not be any bigger and if it was to shut the flow on affect for businesses and families in the community will be affected. I support the project and look forward to what it will bring for the community.

I fully support of the HVO North Open Cut Continuation Project to help give the youth of today a future for tomorrow. The mines of the Hunter Valley play a vital role in Australia's economy and are delivering world class leading mining practices and rehabilitation of the land.

I support HVO to expand and extend its mine life

I'm from the local area I've worked in mining for 10 years now and i highly support the hvo continuation project it will benefit the area and community's for years to come. This will guarantee me work for years to come and also will support me and my young family.

This continuation project supports many local jobs.
Boosts local economy.
Supports many local programs.

HVO is a large part of not just the Singleton community, but he state and national as a whole. The flow on effect from the operation is very beneficial to the economy. This is a continuation project therefore no additional land will be disturbed.

I have worked for this mine for the last 20 years, and from what I have seen it that the company operates with exceptional professionalism. As they listen to their neighbours concerns and act upon them with timely feedback.
There will be no increase to approved annual production rates, and some a small change to the intensity of mining, due to extracting coal from mining already areas.
Also this mine has been operating for over 70 years and you don't operate that long if you are doing something wrong.
The continuation of this project will relate to employing 1500 people in the local area, and supporting another 1200 to 1500 people indirectly from other businesses and companies.
The company also supports local charities in the community, by the way of sponsorships and community grants.
Mining royalties will continue to fund roads, hospitals and schools.
An $80 million realignment of Lemington Road and a new bridge to replace the flood prone Moses Crossing will provide road users a faster, safer and more reliable route in wet weather.
Our coal is in demand from other countries to meet their short and medium term energy needs.
The proposal is in line with the NSW Government’s Strategic Statement on Coal Exploration and Mining in NSW which
recognises the importance of coal production to NSW and its regional communities.

I support it

HVO is a major employer in the hunter valley region and supports the community through both direct and indirect contributions. The mine is operated responsibly and sustainably and should be permitted to continue operations through the proposed continuation project.

My Name is Jayden and I would like to provide comment and objection to the project.
I am of the opinion that the EIS has not adequately considered the environmental impacts of Scope 3 emissions with the HVO project.
please read my attached letter for an in depth assessment why Scope 3 should be considered and how it has influenced my decision to object to the HVO North Project. Please note, alike the EIS, this letter covers the scope of both HVO North and South projects.

In a nutshell I am of the opinion that the exclusion of scope 3 emissions, which accounts for 99.7% of all emissions directly related to the project, is a failure to adequately grasp the impacts adding 1.2 billion tonnes of CO2-e will have on the cumulative impact of greenhouse gas accumulating within the atmosphere.

Overlooking this impact has resulted in the failure to align the project with the goals of the IPCC 6th assessment report, Hunter Regional Plan 2026 and public interest of NSW as we will have to live with the associated climate change impacts, most notably in increased extreme weather events and water security.

This coupled with shady corporate dealings and reliance on failed carbon capture technology by the joint venture partners shows Yancoal and Glencore are not to be trusted when it comes to upholding their carbon emissions reduction goals.

This is based on the false narrative, written by disgraced politician John Barilaro, that NSW and the Hunter Valley needs more coal mining in order to thrive economically, of which drives the strategic context of this project.
All evidence and sources are provided in the attached letter

Below is my list of recommendations for consideration in the EIS and project approval process.

Assess scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions (along side Scopes 1 and 2) under the legislative framework of the IPCC 2021 Summary for Policymakers, and the NSW EPA Climate Change policy, and any other relevant policy.

Assess the cumulative impacts of Scope 3 emissions will have on climate change and the increased risk of extreme weather events and all other climate change risks should a warming scenario exceed 1.5 and 2 degrees C.

Include an economic cost impact of dealing with a warming scenario of 1.5, 2 and >2 degrees C within the Social Impact Assessment section.

Compare the three above assessments to a do nothing scenario and form a EIA recommendation or mitigation measure of both environmental and economic factors.

I hope this has provided context into the seriousness implications of the approval of this project.

I believe in the HVO continuation project because it allowed my father to provide for our family throughout my childhood and now the mining has given my husband a permanent job to help provide for myself and our son.

I would like the HVO Continuation project to go ahead because it will provide jobs to countless Australians. Working for HVO allows me to provide for my family and allows thousands of other employees and contractors to provide for their families as well. There are so many lives both local and abroad that rely on mining to continue to thrive well into the future.

I have worked at HVO for close to a decade. HVO has given me my start in the industry and have allowed me to provide for my family, friends and the community as a whole.
In my time here HVO has always strived to be an outstanding member of the local community funding local projects and sports teams through their community grant's program, we have helped to build vegetable gardens for the local community and always strived for the lowest environmental impact possible to ensure minimal disturbance for our neighbours.
HVO has provided for me and my family the ability to build our home and our lives within the Singleton LGA and my even time roster allows me time to help out at my child's school volunteering in the canteen and being an active participant of the P&C.
HVO supports numerous businesses around the hunter, and I believe the impact of not allowing this project to be approved would be severely detrimental to the wider community.
As part of my employment with HVO, I am able to donate a portion of my wage each fortnight directly to the Westpac rescue helicopter service. This government and community funded charity is extremely important to me as my family has unfortunately had to call upon this service twice in the past. HVO and all its employees have been long-time supporters of many charities, but it is the support of this charity and the service that it brings to our remote communities that I believe is one of the greatest community support projects that NSW mining and HVO has been able to bring to the Hunter Valley.
Please support this project to keep the Hunter community strong.
Thankyou

This not a new mine. been mining here for 70 years.
Continuing up to 1500 local jobs and support for local businesses that they buy goods and services from.
Continuing taxes and mining royalties to support schools, hospitals and roads as well as pay for teachers, nurses and Police.
Continuing local charity and community support through Workplace Giving, sponsorship and community grants program.
Good to have a company that contributes to the area.

My comments are summarised in the attachment "HunterValleyOpenCutProtest".
Thank you for the opportunity to express my concern.