Mod 8 - Ulan West Continued Operations.

I’m in support of the modification as this will improve and grow the economy of the area and stability of jobs fr the region.

I support the project on the basis that it provides significant stable employment opportunities particularly for the MWRC, employment is a key foundation to viable regional communities. Beyond this I have faith in the planning and regulatory system to ensure environmental impacts are minimised and managed appropriately. Additionally it is an existing mining precinct that has operated successfully for decades, and this mod presents the opportunity to maxamise the resource recovery process in the area.

I work there and think extending the life of the Ulan Mine will benefit the Mudgee and Gulgong communities.

This project will provide ongoing benefits to the community

Please see attached statement in support of the continued operations at Ulan West

I support the project. I believe the benefits of the jobs, royalties and investment in the region are critical to the future of the area.

I strongly object to this proposed expansion and request that the project be withdrawn. The recent overturning of the Ulan Coal Mine Mod 6 approval by the NSW Land and Environment Court clearly shows that cumulative environmental impacts in this region have not been properly or lawfully assessed. Until these systemic failures are addressed, no further coal expansion should proceed. No doubt the miners will bleet about jobs and the contributions the proponent make to the community, but enough is enough at Ulan, Wollar and the surrounding region. A strong transition plan away from coal needs to be realised by the region.

This proposal presents unacceptable risks to the Goulburn River. The 132-hectare tailings dam planned beside the river creates a real possibility of toxic leakage, yet there is no downstream heavy-metal monitoring to detect contamination. Extending the mine for another six years would also add more than 30,000t of salt to the river through ongoing mine-water discharge, and the combined salinity impacts from multiple upstream mines still haven’t been assessed. Basic hydrological monitoring is missing, with no flow gauge between the Coggan gauging station and the mine sites, making it impossible to understand real impacts on the river system.

The expansion also prolongs significant community impacts. Another six years of production means up to ten coal trains a day will continue to run on the Sandy Hollow line, causing ongoing delays for road users and increasing noise impacts for residents. At the same time, extreme weather events—such as the washout of the Wollar Creek crossing on Mogo Road—highlight the growing social and economic risks.

Given the environmental threats, lack of monitoring, ongoing community disruption, and the Court’s clear finding that cumulative impacts in this region have not been properly assessed, this project should not proceed. I urge the Department to reject the proposed expansion.

This would be great for the Mudgee community. This project will allow more employment opportunity's the Mudgee people not only at the mine but also the local supporting business

I strongly object to this project which is so close to the Goulburn River and in the Murray darling catchment.
With 71 known Wiradjuri sites in the area, expanding a fossil fuel coal mine which is contributing to climate change and GHG emissions appears desperate and foolhardy.
This should be assessed as a new project with all the rigours that involves.
Thankyou

I think this project will be great for the community.
It will provide jobs in the area and support businesses in the area.

Ulan Coal Mine provides essential jobs and investment to our community, positively benefiting the broader Mudgee region.

This project would maintain the jobs of many locals, create new jobs for young people, and support the local economy.

Mod 8 will help ensure the ongoing stability, economic contribution and community well-being in the Mid-Western Region. The Ulan Complex has long been a cornerstone of employment, local investment, and regional development. Mod 8 enables this positive contribution to continue well into the future.

Mudgee and Gulgong will perish quickly if mining is terminated in the region.
Underground mines have a minimal impact on the local ecosystem in the area and disturbed areas quickly regenerate.
The town requires the mining operations to thrive, and this extension will aid the town and help prevent a downturn that ruins the region

I support coal in our region because it continues to play a vital role in sustaining local jobs, supporting families, and contributing to the stability of our regional economy. The industry also underpins essential services and infrastructure, and its presence helps maintain strong community growth while we work toward a balanced and reliable energy mix for the future.

I am in support of the Continued Operations (Mod 8) at Ulan West Coal Mine due to the employment opportunities this not only provides but continues to maintain for existing employees. The workforce associated with the Mine contributes to the support of local businesses and suppliers and with continued operations, there is continued community funds that may be available from the Mine to support the local community and sporting clubs.

The Ulan Coal Complex (UCC) and more specifically, the Ulan West mining operations is a major contributor to the local Mudgee community in terms of economy, jobs and future prosperity. They employ local people, support local businesses and give back to the community via charitable donations, organisations, and affiliations with community groups. Ulan West uphold the highest standards in terms of safety in mining, automation, technological development, and support for their employees and contractors. Additionally, they are a responsible miner in terms of environment and sustainability, proven by their completed and ongoing land rehabilitation programs and sensible mine planning. I fully support this proposal as a two-decades long contributor to the industry, an end user of its products, and staunch supporter of Australian coal mining and the prosperity it provides to all Australians.

This project will provide the Mudgee area with sustainable employment and deliver economic growth for the region.

I strongly object to Ulan Mod 8

Showing support for the continuation of the Ulan Complex and their ongoing support of the community