Mod 3 - Airly Coal

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Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001
Dear Sir/Madam,
Submission as an Objection - Airly Colliery DA 162/91 Modification 3 Existing Consent Conditions are
Inappropriate
I have been visiting Mt. Airly and the historic village for many years. A close friend purchased a
nearby property in 1987 and I have visited this area with my family several times each year since
then. I have a keen interest in local history and local studies and am aware of the significance of
this area. Hence my distress at watching these proposals unfold. This is an asset is of huge value
to the local community, and is accessible to almost everyone via the track now known as the
Tramway Trail, within Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area. It is a fabulous walk that is
accessible to almost everyone, with nature, wonderful views and historic heritage all in the one
location. Our access and safety while visiting the Mt. Airly area should not be compromised by mine
subsidence.
Centennial Coal assure us that subsidence will be minimal but while ever they continue to operate
under the existing out-dated 1991 conditions they can legally drop the ground level by up to 1.8
metres which will potentially cause cliff collapses and subsidence. Our access will then be blocked
indefinitely for safety reasons, and natural and scenic values will be lost for all time.
I agree with the World Heritage Advisory Committee recommendation that the Airly-Genowlan
mesas should be added to the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area once mining has been
completed.
I am concerned that coal heaps are now visible from Glen Davis Road and from Pearson's Lookout,
in contravention of an agreement to screen them with trees. The heaps should be covered to
control acid run-off that will affect local waterways.
In these very dry times water is a big issue and the colliery waste water should not be allowed to
pollute the local waterways which run into the Gardens of Stone National Park, and into Capertee
Valley.
Whilst I thank you for the opportunity to comment I would like to express my concerns and add my
voice to the many others who regard this area as deserving of greater environmental respect now
and into the future.
Yours sincerely,

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Supplementary submission in response to Centennial's Response to Submissions document.

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