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I have objected to the proposed Rocky Hill Coal Project and I am therefore objecting to this application which is intended to support and facilitate the Rocky Hill Coal Project.
The health issues of coal dust and noise pollution cannot be overstated, and I urge you to consider the effects this development will have on the residents of the Gloucester region.

I have objected to the Rocky Hill Coal Mine proposal at Gloucester and am consequently objecting to this this road extension application, which would be built to support and facilitate the coal mine itself. Again, noise, dust, heavy vehicular traffic would all create negative impacts - not only on the environment, but also on the lifestyles of residents and the beautiful valley that attracts so many tourists to the area.

I have objected to the proposed Rocky Hill Coal Project and I am therefore objecting to this application which is intended to support and facilitate the Rocky Hill Coal Project.

M Perry
NEWCASTLE NSW 2299

12 October 2016
Director - Resource Assessments
Planning Services
Department of Planning & Environment
GPO Box 39
SYDNEY NSW 2001

RE: Submission for the Rocky Hill Coal Project - Application No SSD-5156 Stratford Coal Extension Project - Application No SSD - 4966 MOD 1

Dear Sir,

I oppose the Rocky Hill Coal Mine and the Stratford Coal Modification Applications as listed above.

I oppose the mines for the negative impacts (previously documented and proven) on the following qualities, of both local and global significance:
· Beauty (if you have never been to the Gloucester/Taree (down river) region, go now, drive there/around for a few hours...you will "get it" immediately...seductive mountains ranges, fields and rivers)
· Economic benefit (big hole in ground for little return to key stakeholders and employees on global or local scale - short term view, not strategic, no matter how much pre-investment has already been done...let go!)
· Water (pollution...can't drink money or coal or grow food from it)
· Health (particles causing immediate short term and long term related illnesses)
· Industry (short sighted...tourism is sustainable and farming is necessary for your food)
· Town and community stability (I detest driving past Singleton even more lately as the mines rub against the town boundaries...getting personal though imagine that in your suburb/ estate or for your family, or any responsible personal investment choices)
· Ethics (GRL has proven association/reputation with unethical and corrupt leadership...do not align Gloucester or current government with their outdated and unacceptable practices)

In summary, whether aesthetic or economic reasons it does satisfy strategic goals of any viable organisation or forward viewing government in 2016 or onwards.

The Minister should maintain its faith with the communities that these mines most affect over the profiteering interests of GRL or any other mining company in the future. Release Gloucester from theses constant threats to what it values. The world market does not even value coal any more.

The transient/insecure mining workforce do not belong in a stable long term community such as Gloucester, where people often retire to or holiday in. The mining key stakeholders and yourself do not live next door to a mine nor breath its particles nor drink its water nor have to witness the irrevocable damage/scar this mine will leave on Gloucester `forever'...there is no turning back, so don't begin.

I request you reject these applications just as the mining project application was rejected in Margaret River, Western Australia (for the same arguments and evidence). Close this option once and for all.
'Do no harm'.

Yours sincerely
M Perry (I have not made a reportable political donation)

Dear Sir/Madam,

I oppose the Stratford Mine modification on the grounds of: negative impacts on residential areas located near the mine; negative impacts on the health of the nearby population; negative impacts on the tourism industry of Gloucester; and potential negative impacts on the environment, including contamination of water in the catchment.

Yours sincerely,

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