Modification 11 - Time Extension

Dear Madam/Sir,

I hereby lodge my submission to the Clarence Coal Mine Modification 11 Project.

I OPPOSE the Clarence Coal Mine Modification 11 Project.

This proposal seeks to extend operations for another five years. At a time when we urgently need to reduce reliance on coal, approving extended coal extraction is the wrong direction for the Gardens of Stone region and New South Wales.

I oppose the extension in it’s current form. Mining and burning coal prolong the environmental damage already affecting our waterways, landforms and climate.

This extension must not be approved as per community opposition.

The continued approval of this mine extension would necessitate the movement of 300,000 tonnes of coal by truck. There is no justification for extending years of heavy truck movements through the Blue Mountains and Sydney.

The Clarence coal mine must knowledge the real impacts of truck transport. The claim of “no or negligible” impacts does not reflect the experience of communities dealing with noise, traffic, diesel pollution and road safety risks from over 7000 truck trips every year.

Most Clarence coal is exported. Quite simply, this must stop. To combat climate change we must reduce our emissions. The quickest method to reduce emissions is to stop mining and burning our coal here locally and ban export overseas.

This is a critical moment. Five more years of coal extraction is not a minor administrative change, it is a significant decision for our environment, our communities and the Gardens of Stone.

I demand better outcomes for the Gardens of Stone and hold decision-makers to account.

The summer of 2025/26 has thus far given us 42°C and violent storms in Sydney, destructive bushfires in Victoria and flooding in northern Queensland. With these ever-increasing effects of climate change on the country the Minns Government must actively denounce the extension of this project. Green energy generation and infrastructure must take precedence. The extraction and use of fossil fuels must be curtailed immediately. To divert from this necessary path forward would be irresponsible.

I thank you for this opportunity to express my opinions on this matter.

For the only planet we have.

Colleen Wysser - Martin

I am writing to support the proposed mine extension. This mine provides steady work for more than three hundred people, many of whom live locally, including my family members and people I know. These jobs help families stay in the area and give our community security and stability. The mine also supports many other local businesses, contractors, shops, and services that rely on it and offers donations to local community and sporting organisations.
Mining has always been a big part of our community. It’s part of who we are and has supported generations of local families. Keeping the mine going helps protect that history and ensures our town continues to grow and stay strong.
The mining methods used here are carefully managed and designed to have very little impact on the environment and the land on the surface. The company monitors this closely, and the community sees the benefits of mining done responsibly.
Most importantly, this is a local mine that employs local people. The extension means ongoing work, ongoing support for local families, and ongoing benefits for the whole region. Losing these jobs would hurt our community, but continuing the mine will help keep it thriving.

I am writing to support the proposed mine extension. This mine provides steady work for more than three hundred people, many of whom live locally, including myself and people I know. These jobs help families stay in the area and give our community security and stability. The mine also supports many other local businesses, contractors, shops, and services that rely on it.

Mining has always been a big part of our community. It’s part of who we are and has supported generations of local families. Keeping the mine going helps protect that history and ensures our town continues to grow and stay strong.

The mining methods used here are carefully managed and designed to have very little impact on the environment and the land on the surface. The company monitors this closely, and the community sees the benefits of mining done responsibly.

Most importantly, this is a local mine that employs local people. The extension means ongoing work, ongoing support for local families, and ongoing benefits for the whole region. Losing these jobs would hurt our community, but continuing the mine will help keep it thriving.

"I am writing to support the proposed mine extension. This mine provides steady work for more than three hundred people, many of whom live locally, including myself and people I know. These jobs help families stay in the area and give our community security and stability. The mine also supports many other local businesses, contractors, shops, and services that rely on it.
Mining has always been a big part of our community. It’s part of who we are and has supported generations of local families. Keeping the mine going helps protect that history and ensures our town continues to grow and stay strong.
The mining methods used here are carefully managed and designed to have very little impact on the environment and the land on the surface. The company monitors this closely, and the community sees the benefits of mining done responsibly.
Most importantly, this is a local mine that employs local people. The extension means ongoing work, ongoing support for local families, and ongoing benefits for the whole region. Losing these jobs would hurt our community, but continuing the mine will help keep it thriving."

Without coal mining the town will shut down there won’t be any money being spent and even more shops will be shutting think of the future and not the lies the greens are spreading about coal.

As a firstdemand, the extension should not be approved.
If the extension is approved, despite community opposition, it must come with these five strict conditions:

1. Link the approval to the upgrade of the Lidsdale coal unloader. This critical infrastructure would reduce reliance on the polluting, wet Springvale mine.
2. Reject the continued approval of 300,000 tonnes of coal by truck. There is no justification for extending years of heavy truck movements through the Blue Mountains and Sydney. Rail is available and should be mandatory. Coal bins on trains should of course be covered to prevent coal dust pollution.
3.Acknowledge the real impacts of truck transport. The claim of “no or negligible” impacts does not reflect the experience of communities dealing with noise, traffic, diesel pollution and road safety risks from over 7000 truck trips every year. I live in the Blue Mountains and am personally impacted by this truck Transport. Coal bins on trains should of course be covered to prevent coal dust pollution.
4.Prioritise local use over export. Most Clarence coal is exported. If extraction continues, it should supply Mount Piper Power Station to avoid pressure for new coal from more damaging mines in the region.
5. Strengthen rehabilitation requirements. Existing rehabilitation commitments are outdated and inadequate. Any extension must impose modern, enforceable rehabilitation standards.

This is a critical moment. Five more years of coal extraction is not a minor administrative change — it is a significant decision for our environment, our communities and the Gardens of Stone.

I am writing to support the proposed mine extension. This mine provides steady work for more than three hundred people, many of whom live locally, including myself and people I know. These jobs help families stay in the area and give our community security and stability. The mine also supports many other local businesses, contractors, shops, and services that rely on it.
Mining has always been a big part of our community. It’s part of who we are and has supported generations of local families. Keeping the mine going helps protect that history and ensures our town continues to grow and stay strong.
The mining methods used here are carefully managed and designed to have very little impact on the environment and the land on the surface. The company monitors this closely, and the community sees the benefits of mining done responsibly.
Most importantly, this is a local mine that employs local people. The extension means ongoing work, ongoing support for local families, and ongoing benefits for the whole region. Losing these jobs would hurt our community, but continuing the mine will help keep it thriving.

Clarence Colliery – Application No. DA504‑00‑Mod‑11

To whom it may concern,

The Lithgow Workies Club wishes to express its support for Modification 11 – Time Extension for the continued operation of Clarence Colliery for a further five‑year period beyond 31 December 2026.

As one of the region’s longest‑standing community organisations 139 years, we recognise the important role Clarence Colliery plays in the local economy and community. The operation provides significant direct and indirect employment opportunities to residents of Lithgow and surrounding areas, supporting local families and contributing to the stability of the region’s workforce.

Beyond employment, the mine’s ongoing operations support a wide range of local businesses, services, and community groups. The continuation of Clarence Colliery’s activities for the proposed extension period will help maintain economic resilience during a time of transition for both the Lithgow district and the broader energy sector.

We also acknowledge that Clarence Colliery is subject to rigorous environmental regulation, ongoing monitoring, and community consultation processes. The mine’s participation in community forums and its commitment to transparency helps ensure that environmental and operational responsibilities are managed appropriately.

For these reasons, the Lithgow Workies Club supports the approval of Modification 11 – Time Extension.

Please feel free to contact me if further information or clarification is required.

Sincerely,
Geoff Wheeler

General Manager
Lithgow & District Workmen’s Club Ltd
[email protected]

Mod 11 secures ongoing employment for approximately 300 full-time equivalent workers, with approval for up to 400 roles. These jobs underpin the local economy and support families throughout the Lithgow region. By sustaining operations, Mod 11 protects a critical economic pillar and helps prevent significant economic disruption.
The mine also generates substantial indirect employment across transport, services, contracting, and manufacturing, supporting more than 580 additional jobs and delivering strong local procurement benefits.

Importantly, the modification does not involve any new surface disturbance, expansion of the mine footprint, or additional infrastructure. The project remains within previously assessed and environmentally managed areas. State agencies have confirmed that it constitutes “substantially the same development” under section 4.55(2) of the EP&A Act, demonstrating full compliance with statutory requirements.

Benefits of the Clarence Mod 11 Project

Employment, Social and Economic Outcomes:
Secures 300–400 local jobs
Supports the largest employer and key economic driver in Lithgow
Contributes to NSW energy security
Protects local businesses and supply chains
Maintains critical royalties and local government revenue
Avoids social and community disruption

Environmental Outcomes:
No significant environmental impacts
Fully consistent with planning and regulatory frameworks
Supported by robust monitoring and adaptive management measures

This project needs to happen for the good of my family and Co-workers families not to mention the local community

Clarence Colliery provides employment for local community families since the 1980’s. Currently around 300 direct and many more indirect from within local businesses and schools. It has and continues to provide meaningful career pathways for generations and has responsible processes in place for safety of its employees and for the protection of local environment.

This mod guarantees continued employment for 300 full time workers, sustaining jobs that anchor the local economy & support families across the region

This project will help me and my family stay employed in the local area.

I have taken time to give fair consideration to the proposal and, as a result, object to the project.
Thank you for the opportunity to give voice to my concern in this matter.

"I am writing to support the proposed mine extension. This mine provides steady work for more than three hundred people, many of whom live locally, including myself and people I know. These jobs help families stay in the area and give our community security and stability. The mine also supports many other local businesses, contractors, shops, and services that rely on it.
Mining has always been a big part of our community. It’s part of who we are and has supported generations of local families. Keeping the mine going helps protect that history and ensures our town continues to grow and stay strong.
The mining methods used here are carefully managed and designed to have very little impact on the environment and the land on the surface. The company monitors this closely, and the community sees the benefits of mining done responsibly.
Most importantly, this is a local mine that employs local people. The extension means ongoing work, ongoing support for local families, and ongoing benefits for the whole region. Losing these jobs would hurt our community, but continuing the mine will help keep it thriving."

I am an Australian citizen and deeply concerned about the global warming caused from burning too much fossil fuels especially coal.

We’re living in a climate and biodiversity crisis and the science is clear, that we can’t afford to approve anymore coal mines and or extensions to avoid the catastrophic effects from overheating our planet.

I am strongly objecting to this extension being approved.

Should the extension being approved despite strong community opposition, it must come with these five strict conditions:
1 Link approval to the upgrade of the Lidsdale coal unloader. This critical infrastructure would reduce reliance on the polluting, wet Springvale mine.
2 Reject the continued approval of 300,000 tonnes of coal by truck. There is no justification for extending years of heavy truck movements through the Blue Mountains and Sydney. Rail is available and should be mandatory.
3 Acknowledge the real impacts of truck transport. The claim of “no or negligible” impacts does not reflect the experience of communities dealing with noise, traffic, diesel pollution and road safety risks from over 7000 truck trips every year.
4 Prioritise local use over export. Most Clarence coal is exported. If extraction continues, it should supply Mount Piper Power Station to avoid pressure for new coal from more damaging mines in the region.
5 Strengthen rehabilitation requirements. Existing rehab commitments are outdated and inadequate. Any extension must impose modern, enforceable rehabilitation standards.

Thank you for considering my submission.

I am writing to support the proposed mine extension at Clarence Colliery. This mine provides steady work for more than three hundred people, including myself along with many people that I know from the local community. This job has given not only me and my family security but also security to hundreds of other families which allow them to stay in the area and give our entire community security and stability. The mine is well known for all the support it gives to many other local businesses, contractors, shops, and services that rely on it.
Mining has always been a huge part of our community. It is a part of who we are and it what this area is known for. The mine has supported generations of local families and continues to do so. Keeping the mine going helps protect that history and ensures our town continues to grow and stay strong.
The mining methods used here are carefully managed and designed to have very little impact on the environment and the land on the surface. The company monitors this closely, and the community sees the benefits of mining done responsibly.
Most importantly, this is a local mine that employs many. many local people. The extension means ongoing work, ongoing support for local families, and ongoing benefits for the whole region. It would mean security for hundreds of families. Losing these jobs would hurt our community tremendously, but continuing the mine will help keep it thriving.
I hope you consider my submissions and understand the impact this would have on the hundreds of local families, the whole community and in fact the whole region should you not approve the project.

I am writing to support the proposed mine extension. This mine provides steady work for more than three hundred people, many of whom live locally, including myself and people I know. These jobs help families stay in the area and give our community security and stability. The mine also supports many other local businesses, contractors, shops, and services that rely on it.
Mining has always been a big part of our community. It’s part of who we are and has supported generations of local families. Keeping the mine going helps protect that history and ensures our town continues to grow and stay strong.
The mining methods used here are carefully managed and designed to have very little impact on the environment and the land on the surface. The company monitors this closely, and the community sees the benefits of mining done responsibly.
Most importantly, this is a local mine that employs local people. The extension means ongoing work, ongoing support for local families, and ongoing benefits for the whole region. Losing these jobs would hurt our community, but continuing the mine will help keep it thriving."

For the jobs and support in the community

This is my job and I need it for my family to live and survive in the area

I am writing to support the proposed mine extension. This mine provides steady work for more than three hundred people, many of whom live locally in the lithgow region, including myself and people I know. These jobs help families stay in the area and give our community security and stability. The mine also supports many other local businesses, contractors, shops, and services that rely on it.

Mining has always been a big part of our community. It’s part of who we are and has supported generations of local families. Keeping the mine going helps protect that history and ensures our town continues to grow and stay strong.

The mining methods used here are carefully managed and designed to have very little impact on the environment and the land on the surface. The company monitors this closely, and the community sees the benefits of mining done responsibly.

Most importantly, this is a local mine that employs local people. The extension means ongoing work, ongoing support for local families, and ongoing benefits for the whole region. Losing these jobs would hurt our community, but continuing the mine will help keep it thriving.