Mandalong Mine Extension

I strongly support this project .It is my belief that Centennial has proven to operate in a safe and efficient manner in both it's operational process and towards the Environment.
I have just had the unpleasant experience of nearly losing my job in the Mannering Closure and only secured this role at Mandalong at the last minute ,the stress on my wife and children with talk of relocating to Gunnedah was also very stressful to me ,the new project Mandalong South would enable me to see out my working career at Mandalong into a happy retirement scenario.
I firmly believe that underground mining is less invasive than Open Cut and you only have to look at the rehabilitated sites at Munmorah and Newvale (Centennial Mines ) and Lambton B (Redhead) and John Darling (Belmont ) as Examples.
Living in the Cardiff area I know that there is a lot of Industries that are Coal Mining dependent in the Industrial Estate here that would be hampered if this project didn't go ahead.

I am currently employed at Mandalong and require this extension to ensure my ability to provide for my family.
I spend my wages in the local area and those businesses benefit from my employment.e.g.lunch every day
If the mine does not get approval it closes in 2018. The project extends that life to 2035.
The State benefits from royalties that provide police, nurses etc. If the project is unsuccessful there would be a massive waste of a natural resource.
Mandalong has a good history of environmental management and we don't destroy people's houses by undermining them.
The proposed mine plan is designed to continue to minimise the impacts to surface infrastructure and the environment.

Mandalong is a fantastic corprate citezen in the area, supporting loacl events and teams. it prides its self in the way it conduct buiness and is open with the public on all issues.

I support this project because the local community deserves the positive impact such a project has on supporting local info structure, schools, SES groups, small business, sporting groups etc. This is a must have project not only for the local community but also the surrounding areas.

it stimulates the economy

I fully support this application. Centennial Mandalong Mine adopts responsible mining processes and will continue to support the local communities in which it operates assisting in the areas sustainability and growth.

We need to keep jobs not continue closing opportunities

I am currently employed at Mandalong Mine and have a young family who are settled in the area.
I am long term employee of Centennial and have always found them a very community and environmentally conscious company.
Myself along with many of my friends and family are employed either at Mandalong or by Centennial in the area and the cessation of mining at the end of the current approved Mandalong lease would cause many of us to have to relocate out of the area taking with us much of the support we currently provide to community organisation and businesses in the area.
Mandalong currently employees over 300 permanent employees and provide direct or indirect employment to many more. It is almost impossible to attend a local event, golf course, preschool or school and not bump into someone who's employment relies on Mandalong Mine.
Mandalong has an excellent record of mining with minimal impacts to the people that live above the lease or to the water resources and ecology of the area.
The proposed mine plan is designed to minimise the environmental impacts to levels similar to the existing Mandalong Mine.

The SNK Group is an environmental, civil and mechanical contracting company that employs approximately 40 people.
We have contracts with Centennial Coal at various mine sites in the local area including Mandalong Colliery, some of our employees also live in the Mandalong area.
SNK Group engages and supports a large number of local businesses in carrying out works at Mandalong Colliery.
SNK Group supports and sponsors local community sporting groups such as the morisset soccer club.
SNK Group also carries out community projects in conjunction with Centennial Coal.

The social and economic benefits of Centennials operations in the Mandalong area are far reaching. The benefits derived by small businesses like ours and their employees cannot be underestimated.

The long term viability of the mine not only impacts on business but also on the lives of all individuals who are connected to the broader picture.

We wholeheartedly support the Mandalong Southern Extension Project and look forward to the social and economic benefits that will ensue.

My husband is currently employed at Mandalong Mine and we have a young family who are settled in the area.
He is a long term employee of Centennial and we have always found them a very community and environmentally conscious company.
He along with many of my friends and family are employed either at Mandalong or by Centennial in the area and the cessation of mining at the end of the current approved Mandalong lease would cause many of us to have to relocate out of the area taking with us much of the support we currently provide to community organisation and businesses in the area.

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As a landholder in the Mandalong Valley (Deaves rd) I have experienced first hand the careful and professional approach to dealing with the mine on our property.
The impact to our property was minimal, the estimates made were obviously well engineered, the monitoring and attention by Mandalong staff was a pleasure to experience.
The broader benefits to our community have been substantial with both social and economic rewards.

I have no hesitation in supporting the proposed expansion and Mandalong's continued association with the community and residents

future employment and power sources

We have a young family & would like my partner to have work for the future.

My son is an employee of Mandalong Mine and several of my other relatives are employees of Centennial Coal. My son has a young family well settled in the area. The approval of the Mandalong South project will allow him and his family to stay in the area long term and me to remain close to my grandchildren.
My own home is within Centennial's Myuna Mine lease and I have never had any issues with Centennial

I think the community should progress as much as possible

My son is an employee of Mandalong Mine and several of my other relatives are employees of Centennial Coal. My son has a young family well settled in the area. The approval of the Mandalong South project will allow him and his family to stay in the area long term and me to remain close to my grandchildren.
My own home is within Centennial's Myuna Mine lease and I have never had any issues with Centennial

I think young people need every opportunity for work and this project will make jobs both directly and indirectly for the good of all the comunnity

Mandalong mine is not only important to me and my family in the way of income but holds a healthy future for young apprentices and contractors wanting to advance in there working careers. Centennial encourages and sponsors school leavers to go on to Tafe to become tradespeople and responsible adults. Mandalong invite local businesses to be part of our plan by employing them from property maintenance to supplying lunches from local burger shops.
Mandalong has an experienced staff to meet the needs of environmentle changes with the expanding lease. I have no doubt it is a win, win situation for local residence and workers.

The mandalong sth project is very important for myself and my family,this extension to the mine where I currently work will secure my future in the mining industry whilst also supporting local business's and others who supply the mine through various other business's.I believe we have a proven record since the mandalong mine has been established in the year 2004/05 of great safety standards and a willingness to communicate and work with the local residents who live within the mines area.This mine project must go ahead and I see no reason for anyone to reject this proposal,our management have worked tirelessly to comply with all that has been put in front of them and will continue to work with the local residents to ensure a positive result.