Maules Creek Continuation Project

The Maules Creek Continuation Project that is proposed for 2034 is too uncertain to be approved.

Already the company is drilling outside the mine footprint and international court rulings ensure that the project will be challenged. Climate Change impacts by 2034 and demographic changes will make the project politically untenable. It is laughable to be seeking an approval for a small part of a larger project now that will manifest in 10 years time now.
The only certain thing about this project is that the proponent wants more.
I object to the groundwater impacts from this mine, particularly the water pipeline that is designed to take water out of Maules Creek to the proponents other mines based on a flawed groundwater model. I look forward to the mine justifying its conceptual modelgroundwater model

Please find attached the Associations submission.

I object to the Maules Creek Continuation Project due to its impact to the Critically endangered box gum woodland.

I wish to express my support for the Maules Creek Continuation Project for the following reasons:

Local and State Employment – The project will sustain and create valuable jobs, supporting both the local workforce and broader NSW employment opportunities.

Economic Prosperity for Regional Communities – It will continue to underpin economic growth across the New England, Upper Hunter, and Central Tablelands regions, ensuring long-term viability for industries and services in these areas.

Support for Small Business – The project will enable ongoing demand for goods and services from local small businesses, which in turn drives the second- and third-tier economic benefits that strengthen local communities.

Trade Training and Skills Retention – It will help retain and develop specialist skills within the region, supporting apprenticeship programs, trade training, and the growth of a skilled local workforce.

The Maules Creek Continuation Project will deliver enduring economic, employment, and skills development benefits to the local and state economy, while supporting the sustainability of regional communities.

I object to the Maules Creek Continuation Project. New coal including the coal from this project needs to stay in the ground for a liveable district, for a safe climate and for future generations.

Yes, hi, I notice that my groups submission is labelled my name. I would like that redacted please. I didn't see any tick-box where I could opt in- or out of disclosure. Does every group have a personal name attached to it nowdays ? Obviously I have to submit now but would like this resolved before any publication.

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I object to an the Maules Creek Continuation Project because I am concerned about the impact of coal mining on global climate emissions thus the impact it has on global climate change and the future of our pacific island neighbours' islands at this rate some of them will be underwater by 2050. The mining of new coal is not sustainable, the struggle of the future generations that are left to clean up your messes when your on longer around and it's "no longer your problem" but it will be your kids, neises, nephews ect. left picking up the pieces of a broken charred world with more and more extreme weather events killing thousands more people even though it seems like one mine won't be much one change can start a chain reaction for the better and we can start to fix the world one blocked expansion at a time if everyone thinks one "this won't make a difference" then change will never happen and the world will descend into chaos every tiny thing has the ability to start a world wide change.

I fully support the project. It is a fantastic opportunity for our community.

Submission: Maules Creek Continuation Project Narrabri Shire

I support the continuation of Mauls Creek Mine due to supporting local businesses and providing employment opportunities to a lot of people.

I fully support this very important project because of the enormous economic benefit to Gunnedah, the broader surrounds and the wider State and national economy. The huge benefit to the whole economy was made so clear to me in my former role as Mayor of Gunnedah Shire as it was almost incomprehensible to me that our small town as well as the broader area could so easily change its horizons when mining commenced particularly the Maules Creek Project. What a difference can be made when there is certainty of jobs and opportunities for young apprentices, women as well as our indigenous community! Who could have foretold what our community would now look like after Maules Creek commenced.
This Continuation Project will mean an increase in the workforce from 865 to an average of 940 positions - importantly 75% of these positions will locally sourced and 20% identifying as Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander.
Opportunities for employment in our country areas is rare, and to be able to link in to such chances for many different abilities is so rare out in the bush. Age is not a barrier to opportunities and many travel from other areas in order to access this.
It has been incredible too to see our smaller as well as larger local businesses tap into the opportunities available with $200million being spent in our local businesses. No other production project has the ability to provide such economic benefits to our area.
I understand that there will be a small increase in coal production with no change to transport volumes.
I know that the EIS is required to outline very detailed protections for water and air quality and Aboriginal heritage as well as biodiversity and am happy with the information provided.
The Company, Whitehaven, I know has a proven track record which is well known and greatly appreciated by all those who benefit
from their community involvement and investment - with millions of dollars donated towards economic development, health, education and many special interest groups with over $1.5billion in taxes and royalties across the country.
I know that the Whitehaven group allow a water-sharing pipeline across its operations which greatly assists in improving drought resilience as well as helping reduce external water use.
On another note, perhaps not on such a financial note but more on the resilience and community benefit to a country area, the growth in the wellbeing and broader outlook has been enormous as our community absorbs the varied Nationals from across the globe who come to work with Whitehaven and bring all their numerous and unusual talents to mesh in with our traditional Aussie ways. A few short years ago our local Shire Librarian commented that she had been called upon to provide books etc in 7 other language groups and now the number is over 29 different cultures. This can only benefit country towns as our 'new folks' come committed to their employment.
To close my submission, I would like to reiterate that I am totally in favour of the Maules Creek Continuation Project.

I object to any further clearing of Leard State Forest as so much has already been destroyed.
This was one of the largest remnant native bush lands in the sheep/wheat belt.
This bushland is valuable habitat for Swift Parrots, koalas and many other native animals.
This is apart from any considerations of carbon emissions from the coal that would be mined.

Coal is the backbone of Australia’s economy, and it will still continue to play a pivotal role in our economy in the future.

Wando Conservation and Cultural Centre objects in the strongest possible terms to the project.
I ask that my name be withheld from publication

GBP Cranes & Heavy Haulage support the Maules Creek continuation project .
As a Gunnedah & Narrabri based contractor working at Maules Creek GBP are fortunate to be able to grow our business through this continuation project and in turn support our workforce of almost 60 local people and their families. Our workforce are local to Gunnedah, Narrabri and Tamworth, and projects such as the Maules Creek continuation ensure our local communities thrive, supporting schools, daycares, small business and sporting organisations. Projects such as these allow us a business to support local community groups through charitable donations, of which we are proud to sponsor many groups across the region. This continuation ensures school leavers have the opportunity to build careers in the local area and additionally bring their families up here, without having to leave the region for better opportunities. We support this project for the continued support of our local community.

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Please see the attached statement.

To whom it may concern,
Please find a submission on behalf of the Maules Creek Community Council.
Kind regards
Phil