Mod 1 - Production Increase

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

Submission on the Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 5594) - Modification 1 proposal

I request that the Department of Planning and Environment (the DPE) recommend consent variations in its assessment report for Springvale mine modification
1 that will further protect the environment. The consent conditions must be amended as the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, National Heritage listed swamps, waterfalls, the Coxs River and Sydney's drinking water resources are not adequately protected.

Serious errors, misdescriptions and miscalculations in the September 2015 consent for this mine extension must be corrected under the modification consent process in regard to the following matters.

In June 2016, independent experts reported to DPE that significant impacts had occurred to Carne West Swamp due to mining in the extension area. The expectation of negligible impacts to these national heritage listed swamps due to mining as expressed in the September 2015 consent and 2014 EIS are now proven to be significant miscalculations and underestimates. Further, the far field impacts on listed swamps will extend beyond the project area, and this too is a serious miscalculation in the September 2015 consent and must be corrected.

The independent experts also advised DPE that the waterfall below Carnes West Swamp has stopped flowing due to mining. If longwall mining continues east under the Gang Gang Swamps, the waterfall below these swamps will also stop flowing. The 2014 EIS and the September 2015 consent do not mention waterfalls. This is another important error that must be corrected by the modified consent.

The amended consent must contain protection zones that prohibit longwall mining under streams, waterfalls and nationally endangered swamps on Newnes Plateau. The modified consent must also prevent unauthorised far-field impacts on swamp by the application of protection zones.

The Coxs River can be restored to health by piping Springvale's salt laden mine water to the Mt Piper Power Plant, then treating it for use in the plant, with a further requirement of zero discharge to the environment. Such a reuse scheme would correct an error in the September 2015 consent and benefit Sydney's Drinking Water Supply.

A proposal to divert mine water to Mt Piper Power Plant is now under consideration by DPE. To ensure the proposed transfer pipeline and treatment scheme is built, its construction must be made a consent condition for mine's modification approval. The modified consent ensure the mine's environmentally-impacting discharges to the Coxs River are eliminated.

I also request that any additional pipeline construction that duplicates the mine water transfer scheme on Newnes Plateau follow the existing pipeline alignment, to avoid further damage to endangered ecological communities and pagoda landscapes.

Thank you for considering this submission to the Springvale Mine Extension Project, Modification 1 proposal.

Yours sincerely,

alison miller
42 eastern av revesby
revesby New South Wales 2212
Saturday, August 20, 2016 - 16:51

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

Submission on the Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 5594) - Modification 1 proposal

I am saddened by the destruction of swamps and waterfalls and how this is presented as fait accompli even though it is clear that the measured ongoing destruction is not in the interest of the citizens of NSW.

I request that the Department of Planning and Environment (the DPE) recommend consent variations in its assessment report for Springvale mine modification
1 that will further protect the environment. The consent conditions must be amended as the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, National Heritage listed swamps, waterfalls, the Coxs River and Sydney's drinking water resources are not adequately protected.

Serious errors, misdescriptions and miscalculations in the September 2015 consent for this mine extension must be corrected under the modification consent process in regard to the following matters.

In June 2016, independent experts reported to DPE that significant impacts had occurred to Carne West Swamp due to mining in the extension area. The expectation of negligible impacts to these national heritage listed swamps due to mining as expressed in the September 2015 consent and 2014 EIS are now proven to be significant miscalculations and underestimates. Further, the far field impacts on listed swamps will extend beyond the project area, and this too is a serious miscalculation in the September 2015 consent and must be corrected.

The independent experts also advised DPE that the waterfall below Carnes West Swamp has stopped flowing due to mining. If longwall mining continues east under the Gang Gang Swamps, the waterfall below these swamps will also stop flowing. The 2014 EIS and the September 2015 consent do not mention waterfalls. This is another important error that must be corrected by the modified consent.

The amended consent must contain protection zones that prohibit longwall mining under streams, waterfalls and nationally endangered swamps on Newnes Plateau. The modified consent must also prevent unauthorised far-field impacts on swamp by the application of protection zones.

The Coxs River can be restored to health by piping Springvale's salt laden mine water to the Mt Piper Power Plant, then treating it for use in the plant, with a further requirement of zero discharge to the environment. Such a reuse scheme would correct an error in the September 2015 consent and benefit Sydney's Drinking Water Supply.

A proposal to divert mine water to Mt Piper Power Plant is now under consideration by DPE. To ensure the proposed transfer pipeline and treatment scheme is built, its construction must be made a consent condition for mine's modification approval. The modified consent ensure the mine's environmentally-impacting discharges to the Coxs River are eliminated.

I also request that any additional pipeline construction that duplicates the mine water transfer scheme on Newnes Plateau follow the existing pipeline alignment, to avoid further damage to endangered ecological communities and pagoda landscapes.

Thank you for considering this submission to the Springvale Mine Extension Project, Modification 1 proposal.

Yours sincerely,

John Robens
84 Foster st
Leichhardt New South Wales 2040
Friday, August 19, 2016 - 14:39

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

Submission on the Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 5594) - Modification 1 proposal

I request that the Department of Planning and Environment (the DPE) recommend consent variations in its assessment report for Springvale mine modification
1 that will further protect the environment. The consent conditions must be amended as the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, National Heritage listed swamps, waterfalls, the Coxs River and Sydney's drinking water resources are not adequately protected.

Serious errors, misdescriptions and miscalculations in the September 2015 consent for this mine extension must be corrected under the modification consent process in regard to the following matters.

In June 2016, independent experts reported to DPE that significant impacts had occurred to Carne West Swamp due to mining in the extension area. The expectation of negligible impacts to these national heritage listed swamps due to mining as expressed in the September 2015 consent and 2014 EIS are now proven to be significant miscalculations and underestimates. Further, the far field impacts on listed swamps will extend beyond the project area, and this too is a serious miscalculation in the September 2015 consent and must be corrected.

The independent experts also advised DPE that the waterfall below Carnes West Swamp has stopped flowing due to mining. If longwall mining continues east under the Gang Gang Swamps, the waterfall below these swamps will also stop flowing. The 2014 EIS and the September 2015 consent do not mention waterfalls. This is another important error that must be corrected by the modified consent.

The amended consent must contain protection zones that prohibit longwall mining under streams, waterfalls and nationally endangered swamps on Newnes Plateau. The modified consent must also prevent unauthorised far-field impacts on swamp by the application of protection zones.

The Coxs River can be restored to health by piping Springvale's salt laden mine water to the Mt Piper Power Plant, then treating it for use in the plant, with a further requirement of zero discharge to the environment. Such a reuse scheme would correct an error in the September 2015 consent and benefit Sydney's Drinking Water Supply.

A proposal to divert mine water to Mt Piper Power Plant is now under consideration by DPE. To ensure the proposed transfer pipeline and treatment scheme is built, its construction must be made a consent condition for mine's modification approval. The modified consent ensure the mine's environmentally-impacting discharges to the Coxs River are eliminated.

I also request that any additional pipeline construction that duplicates the mine water transfer scheme on Newnes Plateau follow the existing pipeline alignment, to avoid further damage to endangered ecological communities and pagoda landscapes.

Thank you for considering this submission to the Springvale Mine Extension Project, Modification 1 proposal.

Yours sincerely,

David Minard
1 - 3 Reid Road
Winmalee New South Wales 2777
Friday, August 19, 2016 - 12:25

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

Submission Strenuously Opposing the Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 5594) -
Modification 1 proposal

I request that the Department of Planning and Environment (the DPE) recommend consent variations in its assessment report for Springvale mine modification
1 that will further protect the environment. The consent conditions must be amended as the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, National Heritage listed swamps, waterfalls, the Coxs River and Sydney's drinking water resources are not adequately protected.

Serious errors, misdescriptions and miscalculations in the September 2015 consent for this mine extension must be corrected under the modification consent process in regard to the following matters.

In June 2016, independent experts reported to DPE that significant impacts had occurred to Carne West Swamp due to mining in the extension area. The expectation of negligible impacts to these national heritage listed swamps due to mining as expressed in the September 2015 consent and 2014 EIS are now proven to be significant miscalculations and underestimates. Further, the far field impacts on listed swamps will extend beyond the project area, and this too is a serious miscalculation in the September 2015 consent and must be corrected.

The independent experts also advised DPE that the waterfall below Carnes West Swamp has stopped flowing due to mining. If longwall mining continues east under the Gang Gang Swamps, the waterfall below these swamps will also stop flowing. The 2014 EIS and the September 2015 consent do not mention waterfalls. This is another important error that must be corrected by the modified consent.

The amended consent must contain protection zones that prohibit longwall mining under streams, waterfalls and nationally endangered swamps on Newnes Plateau. The modified consent must also prevent unauthorised far-field impacts on swamp by the application of protection zones.

The Coxs River can be restored to health by piping Springvale's salt laden mine water to the Mt Piper Power Plant, then treating it for use in the plant, with a further requirement of zero discharge to the environment. Such a reuse scheme would correct an error in the September 2015 consent and benefit Sydney's Drinking Water Supply.

A proposal to divert mine water to Mt Piper Power Plant is now under consideration by DPE. To ensure the proposed transfer pipeline and treatment scheme is built, its construction must be made a consent condition for mine's modification approval. The modified consent ensure the mine's environmentally-impacting discharges to the Coxs River are eliminated.

I also request that any additional pipeline construction that duplicates the mine water transfer scheme on Newnes Plateau follow the existing pipeline alignment, to avoid further damage to endangered ecological communities and pagoda landscapes.

Thank you for considering this submission to the Springvale Mine Extension Project, Modification 1 proposal.

Yours sincerely,

Malcolm Fisher
37, King St
Manly Vale New South Wales 2093
Friday, August 19, 2016 - 06:37

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

Submission on the Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 5594) - Modification 1 proposal.

I request that the Department of Planning and Environment (the DPE) recommend consent variations in its assessment report for Springvale mine modification
1 proposal, to protect this wonderful and unique part of the Blue Mountains.

I fully support the submissions submitted by the Colong Foundation and Blue Mountains Conservation Society to protect Endangered ecological communities and pagoda landscapes. I am confident in the details provided by these organisations in their submissions.

Coal mining is a declining industry internationally and there is no justification to extend coal mining at the expense of our dwindling natural environment and increasing global warming. I recommend retraining coal mining workers in renewable industries.

yours faithfully
Meredith Brownhill





Meredith Brownhill
19 Letitia Street
Katoomba New South Wales 2780
Thursday, August 18, 2016 - 16:49

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

Submission on the Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 5594) - Modification 1 proposal

I request that the Department of Planning and Environment (the DPE) recommend consent variations in its assessment report for Springvale mine modification
1 that will further protect the environment. The consent conditions must be amended as the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, National Heritage listed swamps, waterfalls, the Coxs River and Sydney's drinking water resources are not adequately protected.

Serious errors, misdescriptions and miscalculations in the September 2015 consent for this mine extension must be corrected under the modification consent process in regard to the following matters.

In June 2016, independent experts reported to DPE that significant impacts had occurred to Carne West Swamp due to mining in the extension area. The expectation of negligible impacts to these national heritage listed swamps due to mining as expressed in the September 2015 consent and 2014 EIS are now proven to be significant miscalculations and underestimates. Further, the far field impacts on listed swamps will extend beyond the project area, and this too is a serious miscalculation in the September 2015 consent and must be corrected.

The independent experts also advised DPE that the waterfall below Carnes West Swamp has stopped flowing due to mining. If longwall mining continues east under the Gang Gang Swamps, the waterfall below these swamps will also stop flowing. The 2014 EIS and the September 2015 consent do not mention waterfalls. This is another important error that must be corrected by the modified consent.

The amended consent must contain protection zones that prohibit longwall mining under streams, waterfalls and nationally endangered swamps on Newnes Plateau. The modified consent must also prevent unauthorised far-field impacts on swamp by the application of protection zones.

The Coxs River can be restored to health by piping Springvale's salt laden mine water to the Mt Piper Power Plant, then treating it for use in the plant, with a further requirement of zero discharge to the environment. Such a reuse scheme would correct an error in the September 2015 consent and benefit Sydney's Drinking Water Supply.

A proposal to divert mine water to Mt Piper Power Plant is now under consideration by DPE. To ensure the proposed transfer pipeline and treatment scheme is built, its construction must be made a consent condition for mine's modification approval. The modified consent ensure the mine's environmentally-impacting discharges to the Coxs River are eliminated.

I also request that any additional pipeline construction that duplicates the mine water transfer scheme on Newnes Plateau follow the existing pipeline alignment, to avoid further damage to endangered ecological communities and pagoda landscapes.

Thank you for considering this submission to the Springvale Mine Extension Project, Modification 1 proposal.

Yours sincerely,Joanne

joanne haines
2/47A Prince Alfred Parade
Newport New South Wales 2106
Thursday, August 18, 2016 - 15:29

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

Submission on the Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 5594) - Modification 1 proposal

I request that the Department of Planning and Environment (the DPE) recommend in its assessment report for Springvale mine modification 1 variations to the development consent that will further protect the environment. The consent condition must be amended as the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, National Heritage listed swamps, waterfalls, the Coxs River and Sydney's drinking water resources are not adequately protected.

Serious errors, misdescriptions and miscalculations in the September 2015 consent for this mine extension must be corrected under the modification consent process in regard to the following matters.

In June 2016, independent experts reported to DPE that significant impacts had occurred to Carne West Swamp due to mining in the extension area. The expectation of negligible impacts to these national heritage listed swamps due to mining as expressed in the September 2015 consent and 2014 EIS are now proven to be significant miscalculations and underestimates. Further, the far field impacts on listed swamps will extend beyond the project area, and this too is a serious miscalculation in the September 2015 consent and must be corrected.

The independent experts also advised DPE that the waterfall below Carnes West Swamp has stopped flowing due to mining. If longwall mining continues east under the Gang Gang Swamps, the waterfall below these swamps will also stop flowing. The 2014 EIS and the September 2015 consent do not mention waterfalls. This is another important error that must be corrected by the modified consent.

The amended consent must contain protection zones that prohibit longwall mining under streams, waterfalls and nationally endangered swamps on Newnes Plateau. The modified consent must also prevent unauthorised far-field impacts on swamp by the application of protection zones.

The Coxs River can be restored to health by piping Springvale's salt laden mine water to the Mt Piper Power Plant, then treating it for use in the plant, with a further requirement of zero discharge to the environment. Such a reuse scheme would correct an error in the September 2015 consent and benefit Sydney's Drinking Water Supply.

A proposal to divert mine water to Mt Piper Power Plant is now under consideration by DPE. To ensure the proposed transfer pipeline and treatment scheme is built, its construction must be made a consent condition for mine's modification approval. The modified consent ensure the mine's environmentally-impacting discharges to the Coxs River are eliminated.

I also request that any additional pipeline construction that duplicates the mine water transfer scheme on Newnes Plateau follow the existing pipeline alignment, to avoid further damage to endangered ecological communities and pagoda landscapes.

Thank you for considering this submission to the Springvale Mine Extension Project, Modification 1 proposal.

Yours sincerely,

Jane Chadwick
32 Gray Spence Cr.
West Pennant Hills New South Wales 2125
Thursday, August 18, 2016 - 15:24

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

Submission on the Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 5594) - Modification 1 proposal

I request that the Department of Planning and Environment (the DPE) recommend consent variations in its assessment report for Springvale mine modification
1 that will further protect the environment. The consent conditions must be amended as the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, National Heritage listed swamps, waterfalls, the Coxs River and Sydney's drinking water resources are not adequately protected.

Serious errors, misdescriptions and miscalculations in the September 2015 consent for this mine extension must be corrected under the modification consent process in regard to the following matters.

In June 2016, independent experts reported to DPE that significant impacts had occurred to Carne West Swamp due to mining in the extension area. The expectation of negligible impacts to these national heritage listed swamps due to mining as expressed in the September 2015 consent and 2014 EIS are now proven to be significant miscalculations and underestimates. Further, the far field impacts on listed swamps will extend beyond the project area, and this too is a serious miscalculation in the September 2015 consent and must be corrected.

The independent experts also advised DPE that the waterfall below Carnes West Swamp has stopped flowing due to mining. If longwall mining continues east under the Gang Gang Swamps, the waterfall below these swamps will also stop flowing. The 2014 EIS and the September 2015 consent do not mention waterfalls. This is another important error that must be corrected by the modified consent.

The amended consent must contain protection zones that prohibit longwall mining under streams, waterfalls and nationally endangered swamps on Newnes Plateau. The modified consent must also prevent unauthorised far-field impacts on swamp by the application of protection zones.

The Coxs River can be restored to health by piping Springvale's salt laden mine water to the Mt Piper Power Plant, then treating it for use in the plant, with a further requirement of zero discharge to the environment. Such a reuse scheme would correct an error in the September 2015 consent and benefit Sydney's Drinking Water Supply.

A proposal to divert mine water to Mt Piper Power Plant is now under consideration by DPE. To ensure the proposed transfer pipeline and treatment scheme is built, its construction must be made a consent condition for mine's modification approval. The modified consent ensure the mine's environmentally-impacting discharges to the Coxs River are eliminated.

I also request that any additional pipeline construction that duplicates the mine water transfer scheme on Newnes Plateau follow the existing pipeline alignment, to avoid further damage to endangered ecological communities and pagoda landscapes.

Thank you for considering this submission to the Springvale Mine Extension Project, Modification 1 proposal.

Yours sincerely, Sonia Bennett. Say NO to Badgerys Creek Airport

Sonia Bennett
1 Nevis Crescent,
Seven Hills New South Wales 2147
Thursday, August 18, 2016 - 15:10

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001


To whom it may concern,

Submission on the Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 5594) - Modification 1 proposal

I submit that the Department of Planning and Environment (the DPE) should recommend consent variations in its assessment report for Springvale mine modification 1 that protects the environment further.
The consent conditions MUST be amended as the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, National Heritage listed swamps, waterfalls, the Coxs River and Sydney's drinking water resources are not adequately protected.

Serious errors, misleading descriptions and miscalculations in the September
2015 consent for this mine extension must be corrected under the modification consent process in regard to the following matters.

In June 2016, independent experts reported to DPE that significant impacts had occurred to Carne West Swamp due to mining in the extension area. The expectation of negligible impacts to these national heritage listed swamps due to mining as expressed in the September 2015 consent and 2014 EIS are now proven to be significant miscalculations and underestimates. Further, the far field impacts on listed swamps will extend beyond the project area, and this too is a serious miscalculation in the September 2015 consent and must be corrected.

The independent experts also advised DPE that the waterfall below Carnes West Swamp has stopped flowing due to mining. If longwall mining continues east under the Gang Gang Swamps, the waterfall below these swamps will also stop flowing. The 2014 EIS and the September 2015 consent do not mention waterfalls. This is another important error that must be corrected by the modified consent.

The amended consent must contain protection zones that prohibit longwall mining under streams, waterfalls and nationally endangered swamps on Newnes Plateau. The modified consent must also prevent unauthorised far-field impacts on swamp by the application of protection zones.

The Coxs River can be restored to health by piping Springvale's salt laden mine water to the Mt Piper Power Plant, then treating it for use in the plant, with a further requirement of zero discharge to the environment. Such a reuse scheme would correct an error in the September 2015 consent and benefit Sydney's Drinking Water Supply.

A proposal to divert mine water to Mt Piper Power Plant is now under consideration by DPE. To ensure the proposed transfer pipeline and treatment scheme is built, its construction must be made a consent condition for mine's modification approval. The modified consent ensure the mine's environmentally-impacting discharges to the Coxs River are eliminated.

I also request that any additional pipeline construction that duplicates the mine water transfer scheme on Newnes Plateau follow the existing pipeline alignment, to avoid further damage to endangered ecological communities and pagoda landscapes.

Thank you for considering this submission to the Springvale Mine Extension Project, Modification 1 proposal.

Yours sincerely,

Tom Davis
5 Eleanor St
Preston Victoria 3072
Thursday, August 18, 2016 - 14:48

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

Submission on the Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 5594) - Modification 1 proposal

I request that the Department of Planning and Environment (the DPE) recommend in its assessment report for Springvale mine modification 1 variations to the development consent that will further protect the environment. The consent condition must be amended as the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, National Heritage listed swamps, waterfalls, the Coxs River and Sydney's drinking water resources are not adequately protected.

Serious errors, misdescriptions and miscalculations in the September 2015 consent for this mine extension must be corrected under the modification consent process in regard to the following matters.

In June 2016, independent experts reported to DPE that significant impacts had occurred to Carne West Swamp due to mining in the extension area. The expectation of negligible impacts to these national heritage listed swamps due to mining as expressed in the September 2015 consent and 2014 EIS are now proven to be significant miscalculations and underestimates. Further, the far field impacts on listed swamps will extend beyond the project area, and this too is a serious miscalculation in the September 2015 consent and must be corrected.

The independent experts also advised DPE that the waterfall below Carnes West Swamp has stopped flowing due to mining. If longwall mining continues east under the Gang Gang Swamps, the waterfall below these swamps will also stop flowing. The 2014 EIS and the September 2015 consent do not mention waterfalls. This is another important error that must be corrected by the modified consent.

The amended consent must contain protection zones that prohibit longwall mining under streams, waterfalls and nationally endangered swamps on Newnes Plateau. The modified consent must also prevent unauthorised far-field impacts on swamp by the application of protection zones.

The Coxs River can be restored to health by piping Springvale's salt laden mine water to the Mt Piper Power Plant, then treating it for use in the plant, with a further requirement of zero discharge to the environment. Such a reuse scheme would correct an error in the September 2015 consent and benefit Sydney's Drinking Water Supply.

A proposal to divert mine water to Mt Piper Power Plant is now under consideration by DPE. To ensure the proposed transfer pipeline and treatment scheme is built, its construction must be made a consent condition for mine's modification approval. The modified consent ensure the mine's environmentally-impacting discharges to the Coxs River are eliminated.

I also request that any additional pipeline construction that duplicates the mine water transfer scheme on Newnes Plateau follow the existing pipeline alignment, to avoid further damage to endangered ecological communities and pagoda landscapes.

Thank you for considering this submission to the Springvale Mine Extension Project, Modification 1 proposal.

Yours sincerely,

Kath Sneddon



Kathleen Sneddon
13 Wyoming Ave
VALLEY HEIGHTS New South Wales 2777
Thursday, August 18, 2016 - 14:23

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

Submission on the Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 5594) - Modification 1 proposal

I request that the Department of Planning and Environment (the DPE) recommend in its assessment report for Springvale mine modification 1 variations to the development consent that will further protect the environment. The consent condition must be amended as the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, National Heritage listed swamps, waterfalls, the Coxs River and Sydney's drinking water resources are not adequately protected.

Serious errors, misdescriptions and miscalculations in the September 2015 consent for this mine extension must be corrected under the modification consent process in regard to the following matters.

In June 2016, independent experts reported to DPE that significant impacts had occurred to Carne West Swamp due to mining in the extension area. The expectation of negligible impacts to these national heritage listed swamps due to mining as expressed in the September 2015 consent and 2014 EIS are now proven to be significant miscalculations and underestimates. Further, the far field impacts on listed swamps will extend beyond the project area, and this too is a serious miscalculation in the September 2015 consent and must be corrected.

The independent experts also advised DPE that the waterfall below Carnes West Swamp has stopped flowing due to mining. If longwall mining continues east under the Gang Gang Swamps, the waterfall below these swamps will also stop flowing. The 2014 EIS and the September 2015 consent do not mention waterfalls. This is another important error that must be corrected by the modified consent.

The amended consent must contain protection zones that prohibit longwall mining under streams, waterfalls and nationally endangered swamps on Newnes Plateau. The modified consent must also prevent unauthorised far-field impacts on swamp by the application of protection zones.

The Coxs River can be restored to health by piping Springvale's salt laden mine water to the Mt Piper Power Plant, then treating it for use in the plant, with a further requirement of zero discharge to the environment. Such a reuse scheme would correct an error in the September 2015 consent and benefit Sydney's Drinking Water Supply.

A proposal to divert mine water to Mt Piper Power Plant is now under consideration by DPE. To ensure the proposed transfer pipeline and treatment scheme is built, its construction must be made a consent condition for mine's modification approval. The modified consent ensure the mine's environmentally-impacting discharges to the Coxs River are eliminated.

I also request that any additional pipeline construction that duplicates the mine water transfer scheme on Newnes Plateau follow the existing pipeline alignment, to avoid further damage to endangered ecological communities and pagoda landscapes.

Also, swamp offsets elsewhere can never replace the unique swamps of the proposed development area.

Thank you for considering this submission to the Springvale Mine Extension Project, Modification 1 proposal.

Yours sincerely,

SANDRA NICHOLS


Sandra Nichols
84A Genevieve Rd
Bullaburra New South Wales 2784
Thursday, August 18, 2016 - 14:21

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

Submission on the Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 5594) - Modification 1 proposal

Springvale Mine is already destroying the natural environment and should not be allowed to expand its operations.

I request that the Department of Planning and Environment (the DPE) recommend consent variations in its assessment report for Springvale mine modification
1 that will further protect the environment. The consent conditions must be amended as the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, National Heritage listed swamps, waterfalls, the Coxs River and Sydney's drinking water resources are not adequately protected.

Serious errors, misdescriptions and miscalculations in the September 2015 consent for this mine extension must be corrected under the modification consent process in regard to the following matters.

In June 2016, independent experts reported to DPE that significant impacts had occurred to Carne West Swamp due to mining in the extension area. The expectation of negligible impacts to these national heritage listed swamps due to mining as expressed in the September 2015 consent and 2014 EIS are now proven to be significant miscalculations and underestimates. Further, the far field impacts on listed swamps will extend beyond the project area, and this too is a serious miscalculation in the September 2015 consent and must be corrected.

The independent experts also advised DPE that the waterfall below Carnes West Swamp has stopped flowing due to mining. If longwall mining continues east under the Gang Gang Swamps, the waterfall below these swamps will also stop flowing. The 2014 EIS and the September 2015 consent do not mention waterfalls. This is another important error that must be corrected by the modified consent.

The amended consent must contain protection zones that prohibit longwall mining under streams, waterfalls and nationally endangered swamps on Newnes Plateau. The modified consent must also prevent unauthorised far-field impacts on swamp by the application of protection zones.

The Coxs River can be restored to health by piping Springvale's salt laden mine water to the Mt Piper Power Plant, then treating it for use in the plant, with a further requirement of zero discharge to the environment. Such a reuse scheme would correct an error in the September 2015 consent and benefit Sydney's Drinking Water Supply.

A proposal to divert mine water to Mt Piper Power Plant is now under consideration by DPE. To ensure the proposed transfer pipeline and treatment scheme is built, its construction must be made a consent condition for mine's modification approval. The modified consent ensure the mine's environmentally-impacting discharges to the Coxs River are eliminated.

I also request that any additional pipeline construction that duplicates the mine water transfer scheme on Newnes Plateau follow the existing pipeline alignment, to avoid further damage to endangered ecological communities and pagoda landscapes.

Thank you for considering this submission to the Springvale Mine Extension Project, Modification 1 proposal.

Yours sincerely,

Joan Crawley

Joan Crawley
25 Blue Gum Ave
Medlow Bath New South Wales 2780
Friday, August 19, 2016 - 13:15

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

Submission on the Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 5594) - Modification 1 proposal

I request that the Department of Planning and Environment (the DPE) recommend consent variations in its assessment report for Springvale mine modification
1 that will further protect the environment. The consent conditions must be amended as the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, National Heritage listed swamps, waterfalls, the Coxs River and Sydney's drinking water resources are not adequately protected.

Serious errors, misdescriptions and miscalculations in the September 2015 consent for this mine extension must be corrected under the modification consent process in regard to the following matters.

In June 2016, independent experts reported to DPE that significant impacts had occurred to Carne West Swamp due to mining in the extension area. The expectation of negligible impacts to these national heritage listed swamps due to mining as expressed in the September 2015 consent and 2014 EIS are now proven to be significant miscalculations and underestimates. Further, the far field impacts on listed swamps will extend beyond the project area, and this too is a serious miscalculation in the September 2015 consent and must be corrected.

The independent experts also advised DPE that the waterfall below Carnes West Swamp has stopped flowing due to mining. If longwall mining continues east under the Gang Gang Swamps, the waterfall below these swamps will also stop flowing. The 2014 EIS and the September 2015 consent do not mention waterfalls. This is another important error that must be corrected by the modified consent.

The amended consent must contain protection zones that prohibit longwall mining under streams, waterfalls and nationally endangered swamps on Newnes Plateau. The modified consent must also prevent unauthorised far-field impacts on swamp by the application of protection zones.

The Coxs River can be restored to health by piping Springvale's salt laden mine water to the Mt Piper Power Plant, then treating it for use in the plant, with a further requirement of zero discharge to the environment. Such a reuse scheme would correct an error in the September 2015 consent and benefit Sydney's Drinking Water Supply.

A proposal to divert mine water to Mt Piper Power Plant is now under consideration by DPE. To ensure the proposed transfer pipeline and treatment scheme is built, its construction must be made a consent condition for mine's modification approval. The modified consent ensure the mine's environmentally-impacting discharges to the Coxs River are eliminated.

I also request that any additional pipeline construction that duplicates the mine water transfer scheme on Newnes Plateau follow the existing pipeline alignment, to avoid further damage to endangered ecological communities and pagoda landscapes.

Thank you for considering this submission to the Springvale Mine Extension Project, Modification 1 proposal.

Yours sincerely,

Beverley Thompson
12 Parkes Street
Wentworth Falls New South Wales 2782
Friday, August 19, 2016 - 14:15

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

Submission on the Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 5594) - Modification 1 proposal

I am writing to urgently request that the Department of Planning and Environment (the DPE) recommend consent variations in its assessment report for Springvale mine modification 1 that will further protect the environment.
The consent conditions must be amended as the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, National Heritage listed swamps, waterfalls, the Coxs River and Sydney's drinking water resources are not adequately protected.

Serious errors, misdescriptions and miscalculations in the September 2015 consent for this mine extension must be corrected under the modification consent process in regard to the following matters.

In June 2016, independent experts reported to DPE that significant impacts had occurred to Carne West Swamp due to mining in the extension area. The expectation of negligible impacts to these national heritage listed swamps due to mining as expressed in the September 2015 consent and 2014 EIS are now proven to be significant miscalculations and underestimates. Further, the far field impacts on listed swamps will extend beyond the project area, and this too is a serious miscalculation in the September 2015 consent and must be corrected.

The independent experts also advised DPE that the waterfall below Carnes West Swamp has stopped flowing due to mining. If longwall mining continues east under the Gang Gang Swamps, the waterfall below these swamps will also stop flowing. The 2014 EIS and the September 2015 consent do not mention waterfalls. This is another important error that must be corrected by the modified consent.

The amended consent must contain protection zones that prohibit longwall mining under streams, waterfalls and nationally endangered swamps on Newnes Plateau. The modified consent must also prevent unauthorised far-field impacts on swamp by the application of protection zones.

The Coxs River can be restored to health by piping Springvale's salt laden mine water to the Mt Piper Power Plant, then treating it for use in the plant, with a further requirement of zero discharge to the environment. Such a reuse scheme would correct an error in the September 2015 consent and benefit Sydney's Drinking Water Supply.

A proposal to divert mine water to Mt Piper Power Plant is now under consideration by DPE. To ensure the proposed transfer pipeline and treatment scheme is built, its construction must be made a consent condition for mine's modification approval. The modified consent ensure the mine's environmentally-impacting discharges to the Coxs River are eliminated.

I also request that any additional pipeline construction that duplicates the mine water transfer scheme on Newnes Plateau follow the existing pipeline alignment, to avoid further damage to endangered ecological communities and pagoda landscapes.

Thank you for considering this submission to the Springvale Mine Extension Project, Modification 1 proposal.

Yours sincerely,

Tracey Carpenter
76 Havannah Street
Bathurst New South Wales 2795
Friday, August 19, 2016 - 09:10

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

Submission on the Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 5594) - Modification 1 proposal

I request that the Department of Planning and Environment (the DPE) recommend consent variations in its assessment report for Springvale mine modification
1 that will further protect the environment. The consent conditions must be amended as the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, National Heritage listed swamps, waterfalls, the Coxs River and Sydney's drinking water resources are not adequately protected.

Serious errors, misdescriptions and miscalculations in the September 2015 consent for this mine extension must be corrected under the modification consent process in regard to the following matters.

In June 2016, independent experts reported to DPE that significant impacts had occurred to Carne West Swamp due to mining in the extension area. The expectation of negligible impacts to these national heritage listed swamps due to mining as expressed in the September 2015 consent and 2014 EIS are now proven to be significant miscalculations and underestimates. Further, the far field impacts on listed swamps will extend beyond the project area, and this too is a serious miscalculation in the September 2015 consent and must be corrected.

The independent experts also advised DPE that the waterfall below Carnes West Swamp has stopped flowing due to mining. If longwall mining continues east under the Gang Gang Swamps, the waterfall below these swamps will also stop flowing. The 2014 EIS and the September 2015 consent do not mention waterfalls. This is another important error that must be corrected by the modified consent.

The amended consent must contain protection zones that prohibit longwall mining under streams, waterfalls and nationally endangered swamps on Newnes Plateau. The modified consent must also prevent unauthorised far-field impacts on swamp by the application of protection zones.

The Coxs River can be restored to health by piping Springvale's salt laden mine water to the Mt Piper Power Plant, then treating it for use in the plant, with a further requirement of zero discharge to the environment. Such a reuse scheme would correct an error in the September 2015 consent and benefit Sydney's Drinking Water Supply.

A proposal to divert mine water to Mt Piper Power Plant is now under consideration by DPE. To ensure the proposed transfer pipeline and treatment scheme is built, its construction must be made a consent condition for mine's modification approval. The modified consent ensure the mine's environmentally-impacting discharges to the Coxs River are eliminated. The Coxs River feeds into our drinking water supplies for Sydney up most protection and importance is needed by Government here.

I also request that any additional pipeline construction that duplicates the mine water transfer scheme on Newnes Plateau follow the existing pipeline alignment, to avoid further damage to endangered ecological communities and pagoda landscapes.

Thank you for considering this submission to the Springvale Mine Extension Project, Modification 1 proposal.

Yours sincerely,

Timothy Bidder

Timothy Bidder
Po Box 954
Narrbeen New South Wales 2101
Friday, August 19, 2016 - 08:44

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

Submission on the Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 5594) - Modification 1 proposal

I request that the Department of Planning and Environment (the DPE) recommend consent variations in its assessment report for Springvale mine modification
1 that will further protect the environment. The consent conditions must be amended as the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, National Heritage listed swamps, waterfalls, the Coxs River and Sydney's drinking water resources are not adequately protected.

Serious errors, misdescriptions and miscalculations in the September 2015 consent for this mine extension must be corrected under the modification consent process in regard to the following matters.

In June 2016, independent experts reported to DPE that significant impacts had occurred to Carne West Swamp due to mining in the extension area. The expectation of negligible impacts to these national heritage listed swamps due to mining as expressed in the September 2015 consent and 2014 EIS are now proven to be significant miscalculations and underestimates. Further, the far field impacts on listed swamps will extend beyond the project area, and this too is a serious miscalculation in the September 2015 consent and must be corrected.

The independent experts also advised DPE that the waterfall below Carnes West Swamp has stopped flowing due to mining. If longwall mining continues east under the Gang Gang Swamps, the waterfall below these swamps will also stop flowing. The 2014 EIS and the September 2015 consent do not mention waterfalls. This is another important error that must be corrected by the modified consent.

The amended consent must contain protection zones that prohibit longwall mining under streams, waterfalls and nationally endangered swamps on Newnes Plateau. The modified consent must also prevent unauthorised far-field impacts on swamp by the application of protection zones.

The Coxs River can be restored to health by piping Springvale's salt laden mine water to the Mt Piper Power Plant, then treating it for use in the plant, with a further requirement of zero discharge to the environment. Such a reuse scheme would correct an error in the September 2015 consent and benefit Sydney's Drinking Water Supply.

A proposal to divert mine water to Mt Piper Power Plant is now under consideration by DPE. To ensure the proposed transfer pipeline and treatment scheme is built, its construction must be made a consent condition for mine's modification approval. The modified consent ensure the mine's environmentally-impacting discharges to the Coxs River are eliminated.

I also request that any additional pipeline construction that duplicates the mine water transfer scheme on Newnes Plateau follow the existing pipeline alignment, to avoid further damage to endangered ecological communities and pagoda landscapes.

Thank you for considering this submission to the Springvale Mine Extension Project, Modification 1 proposal.

Yours sincerely,

Sarah Daniel

Sarah Daniel
3, Weroona ave
Woodford New South Wales 2778
Friday, August 19, 2016 - 19:53

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

Submission on the Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 5594) - Modification 1 proposal

In its assessment report for Springvale mine modification 1 The Department of Planning and Environment (the DPE) needs to recommend consent variations which will increase protection of the environment. Currently the swamps, waterfalls, the Coxs River itself and Sydney's drinking water are not safe.
The Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, these National Heritage listed areas, are not properly protected. The consent conditions must be amended to provide necessary protection.

There are inconsistencies and errors in the previous consent, that of September 2015, for this mine extension. Now they must be corrected. These
include:-

1. In June 2016, independent experts reported to DPE that significant impacts
had occurred to Carne West Swamp due to mining in the extension area. The expectation of negligible impacts to these national heritage listed swamps due to mining as expressed in the September 2015 consent and 2014 EIS are now proven to be significant miscalculations and underestimates.
2. The impacts on listed swamps will extend beyond the project area, and this
too is a serious miscalculation in the September 2015 consent and must be corrected. I have seen the desiccated upland swamps that are a result of water draining away because of the longwall mining. Precious biodiversity is damaged. This must not be extended.
3. The independent experts also advised DPE that the waterfall below Carnes
West Swamp has stopped flowing due to mining. If longwall mining continues east under the Gang Gang Swamps, the waterfall below these swamps will also stop flowing. The 2014 EIS and the September 2015 consent do not mention waterfalls. This is another important error that must be corrected by the modified consent.
4. The amended consent must contain protection zones that prohibit longwall
mining under streams, waterfalls and nationally endangered swamps on Newnes Plateau. The modified consent must also prevent unauthorised far-field impacts on swamp by the application of protection zones.
5. The Coxs River can be restored to health by piping Springvale's salt laden
mine water to the Mt Piper Power Plant, then treating it for use in the plant, with a further requirement of zero discharge to the environment. Such a reuse scheme would correct an error in the September 2015 consent and benefit Sydney's Drinking Water Supply.
6. A proposal to divert mine water to Mt Piper Power Plant is now under
consideration by DPE. To ensure the proposed transfer pipeline and treatment scheme is built, its construction must be made a consent condition for mine's modification approval. The modified consent will ensure the mine's environmentally-impacting discharges to the Coxs River are eliminated.
7. I also request that any additional pipeline construction that duplicates
the mine water transfer scheme on Newnes Plateau follow the existing pipeline alignment, to avoid further damage to endangered ecological communities and pagoda landscapes.

Thank you for considering this submission to the Springvale Mine Extension Project, Modification 1 proposal.

Yours sincerely,
Valerie Atkinson


Valerie Atkinson
8 Permanent Ave
Earlwood New South Wales 2206
Friday, August 19, 2016 - 22:45

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

Submission on the Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 5594) - Modification 1 proposal

Platypus live in Coxs River bordering our property in the Kanimbla Valley.
However, salty mine water of the Springvale Mine threatens the ecology of the river. The Coxs River is not a drain for mine water. The river must be restored to health, because it flows through our Blue Mountains World Heritage Area and is a key part of Sydney's drinking water supply.

I request that the Department of Planning and Environment (the DPE) recommend consent variations in its assessment report for Springvale mine modification
1 that will further protect the environment. The consent conditions must be amended as the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, National Heritage listed swamps, waterfalls, the Coxs River and Sydney's drinking water resources are not adequately protected.

Serious errors, misdescriptions and miscalculations in the September 2015 consent for this mine extension must be corrected under the modification consent process in regard to the following matters.

In June 2016, independent experts reported to DPE that significant impacts had occurred to Carne West Swamp due to mining in the extension area. The expectation of negligible impacts to these national heritage listed swamps due to mining as expressed in the September 2015 consent and 2014 EIS are now proven to be significant miscalculations and underestimates. Further, the far field impacts on listed swamps will extend beyond the project area, and this too is a serious miscalculation in the September 2015 consent and must be corrected.

The independent experts also advised DPE that the waterfall below Carnes West Swamp has stopped flowing due to mining. If longwall mining continues east under the Gang Gang Swamps, the waterfall below these swamps will also stop flowing. The 2014 EIS and the September 2015 consent do not mention waterfalls. This is another important error that must be corrected by the modified consent.

The upland swamps are a key part of the Gardens of Stone reserve proposal and the national heritage. They are being damaged by Springvale mine and cannot be offset by protecting swamps on private land elsewhere. The national heritage listing must protect these treasured swamps of the Gardens of Stone region.

The loss of flows over Carne West waterfall on Newnes Plateau is inexcusable.
Omission of waterfall impacts from its 2014 EIS report should be investigated by DPE to see if the matter merits prosecution under our planning laws. All other waterfalls in the mine extension must be protected.

The amended consent must contain protection zones that prohibit longwall mining under streams, waterfalls and nationally endangered swamps on Newnes Plateau. The modified consent must also prevent unauthorised far-field impacts on swamp by the application of protection zones.

The Coxs River can be restored to health by piping Springvale's salt laden mine water to the Mt Piper Power Plant, then treating it for use in the plant, with a further requirement of zero discharge to the environment. Such a reuse scheme would correct an error in the September 2015 consent and benefit Sydney's Drinking Water Supply.

A proposal to divert mine water to Mt Piper Power Plant is now under consideration by DPE. To ensure the proposed transfer pipeline and treatment scheme is built, its construction must be made a consent condition for mine's modification approval. The modified consent ensure the mine's environmentally-impacting discharges to the Coxs River are eliminated.

I also request that any additional pipeline construction that duplicates the mine water transfer scheme on Newnes Plateau follow the existing pipeline alignment, to avoid further damage to endangered ecological communities and pagoda landscapes.

Thank you for considering this submission to the Springvale Mine Extension Project, Modification 1 proposal.

Yours sincerely,
- Tommy Wiedmann -

Tommy Wiedmann
148 Kanimbla Drive
Little Hartley New South Wales 2790
Sunday, August 28, 2016 - 16:08

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

Submission on the Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 5594) - Modification 1 proposal

I request that the Department of Planning and Environment (the DPE) recommend consent variations in its assessment report for Springvale mine modification
1 that will further protect the environment. The consent conditions must be amended as the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, National Heritage listed swamps, waterfalls, the Coxs River and Sydney's drinking water resources are not adequately protected.

Serious errors, misdescriptions and miscalculations in the September 2015 consent for this mine extension must be corrected under the modification consent process in regard to the following matters.

In June 2016, independent experts reported to DPE that significant impacts had occurred to Carne West Swamp due to mining in the extension area. The expectation of negligible impacts to these national heritage listed swamps due to mining as expressed in the September 2015 consent and 2014 EIS are now proven to be significant miscalculations and underestimates. Further, the far field impacts on listed swamps will extend beyond the project area, and this too is a serious miscalculation in the September 2015 consent and must be corrected.

The independent experts also advised DPE that the waterfall below Carnes West Swamp has stopped flowing due to mining. If longwall mining continues east under the Gang Gang Swamps, the waterfall below these swamps will also stop flowing. The 2014 EIS and the September 2015 consent do not mention waterfalls. This is another important error that must be corrected by the modified consent.

The amended consent must contain protection zones that prohibit longwall mining under streams, waterfalls and nationally endangered swamps on Newnes Plateau. The modified consent must also prevent unauthorised far-field impacts on swamp by the application of protection zones.

The Coxs River can be restored to health by piping Springvale's salt laden mine water to the Mt Piper Power Plant, then treating it for use in the plant, with a further requirement of zero discharge to the environment. Such a reuse scheme would correct an error in the September 2015 consent and benefit Sydney's Drinking Water Supply.

A proposal to divert mine water to Mt Piper Power Plant is now under consideration by DPE. To ensure the proposed transfer pipeline and treatment scheme is built, its construction must be made a consent condition for mine's modification approval. The modified consent ensure the mine's environmentally-impacting discharges to the Coxs River are eliminated.

I also request that any additional pipeline construction that duplicates the mine water transfer scheme on Newnes Plateau follow the existing pipeline alignment, to avoid further damage to endangered ecological communities and pagoda landscapes.

Thank you for considering this submission to the Springvale Mine Extension Project, Modification 1 proposal.

Yours sincerely,

JOHN GARDNER
53 Parsonage St.
Deloraine Tasmania 7304
Sunday, August 28, 2016 - 17:43

See attached file.