HVO North Open Cut Coal Continuation Project

I support the project as one of the thousands of employees whom rely on this projects success to support their families looking into the future.
Hunter valley operation as a company are at the forefront of safety for its workplace as well as leading the charge in greener mining. Its commitment to sustainable future is why the project should be continued.
I believe miner is essential to the growth of the hunter valley and newcastle alike.

I support the project

This project should continue as it maintains employment and keeps families fed and workers in work. Is it important to put citizens into consideration.

My future and my families future depends heavily on the future of this mine.
But not only my future but the local community and the surrounding businesses depend on the mine being able to continue its operation.

I support the Continuation project for the simple reason this mine will continue to provide employment for over 1500 people in the Hunter. There is minimal change to their existing footprint and local/Australian businesses receive over half a Billion dollar in spend each year.

I fully support this continuation project. This company has afforded myself and thousands of others a lifestyle that we would otherwise not had the opportunity to have. It also continues to pour hundreds of millions of dollars into the local communities and the state. Without this venture there would be massive holes in the state government budget as well as local businesses. I urge you to approve this continuation project.

I Heavily support this project.

I believe the continuation of Hunter Valley Operations crucial not just for the 1500 or so jobs directly affected by the potential closure but the knock-on effect both locally and nationally.
Locally, based on the amount of money spent in the local community by Glencore and the workforce themselves combined with the rising interest rates, property values will plumet as has been proven again and again previously when coal prices dropped causing other mines to close.
Internationally on the lost royalties putting pressure on an already burdening fragile Australian economy.
HVO produces high quality coal which burns cleaner which allows other countries only just going through their own 'industrial revolution 'to prosper, building wealth to better assist in the eventual move to green energy whilst limiting the impact on our environment.
The closure will put added pressure on an already high demand for quality coal causing a detrimental impact on our environment during our 'green energy' phasing in period worldwide.
Please allow common sense to prevail when making the decision to extend an 'existing' mine lease.

I support the Hunter Valley Operations project as it will provide much needed security for employment for around 1500 people, provide ongoing support for local businesses and suppliers and provide ongoing community support via ongoing significant contributions to the local and regional economy. The project does not provide major changes to mining activities or significant changes in terms of environmental or social impacts.

This continued operation will provide a huge boost to the local economy and the realignment of Lemmington road (especially the new hunter river crossing) will ease traffic in the region.

HVO is an existing long term coal operation that has existed in it's current location for decades. It's an important provider of employment and government revenue. It has successful coexisted with other industries for many years and will continue to unhold the highest environmental standards moving forward into this continuation project.
TACTech Mine Planning is a small mining consultancy business owned and operated by Hunter Valley residents. We support 8 local families through full time employment in the open cut coal mining industry. We believe coal mining has a place in the future of the Hunter economy, particularly where the coal mines are already in place and their development is a continuation. Coal mining is a technical process and requires excellence in engineering, something our firm takes great pride in providing to HVO and other mines in NSW. Please approve this continuation.

the continuation of this project will support over 1000 jobs and bring money to local people and businesses. the mine has been operating in its current open cut format for over 40 years with no problems.

am supporting the project to keep mining jobs in the Hunter valley and supporting the local economy

This project will keep locals employed.

This is my future, i rely on this mine.

The project supports many livelihoods ie people working at hvo,taxes and royalties to the government

The continuation of this project is detrimental to hundreds of families and myself as an employee of HVO. The project brings in a huge amount of wealth and support to the communities and I believe the project should be extended.

I would like this to be successful as it brings work to so many people and businesses..

I believe the continuation of the HVO North Open Cut Project is essential to the life and livelihood of the Singleton and surrounding communities, as well as that of wider NSW.

The impact of coal mining in the Hunter Valley is more far reaching than people realise. It’s about the miners themselves being able to put food on the table for their families, a roof over their heads, clothes on their backs, and even the ability to educate their children. Mining families live, work, go to school, shop, play, and support many local businesses and charities. Businesses that, should this expansion be denied, would have catastrophic knock-on effects region and state wide that the majority of Australians don’t understand.

This is what will happen if the mine is shut down.
• 1500 to 2100 jobs are lost immediately.
• Up to 2100 families can no longer put food on the table.
• Up to 2100 families can no longer afford to pay their rent or mortgage.
• Schools will have significantly reduced enrolments, meaning fewer teachers needed, equals more job losses.
• Mining related businesses close down or reduce employee numbers dramatically, so, more job losses.
• Retail goes into decline as up to 2100 families leave the area; less customers means less staff required leading to job losses.
• Small businesses owned, operated, or staffed by mining families face closure, more job losses.
• Businesses NOT related to mining but rely on the custom from the workers (eg mechanics, panel beaters, car sales, real estate) will be at risk of collapse = job losses.
• 2100 fewer families mean there’ll be less need for essential services, so they’ll eventually reduce employee numbers or close. Things like Doctors surgeries, visiting specialists, nurses, orthodontists, banks, employment agencies, childcare centres, services for older people,
• State coffers will be seriously depleted as it’ll no longer be reaping the rewards of the high taxes paid by the workers, or the royalties that are paid by the mines. Royalties that benefit the entire state.

These workers will relocate with their families, to wherever their skills can be put to use, most likely to Queensland or Western Australia. The potential loss to the Hunter Valley and NSW of so many skilled workers is unthinkable.

There really is so much more to mining than just digging stuff up. Mining is also about people and their communities.

I would like to see this mining continuation approved.