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Continued operation of Clarence Colliery for a further 5 year period beyond 31 December 2026.
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Submissions
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Object
Name Withheld
Object
BATHURST
,
New South Wales
Message
This is a critical extension request. Mining and burning coal prolongs the environmental damage which already affects our waterways, landforms and climate. Five more years of coal extraction is a significant decision for our environment, our communities and the Gardens of Stone.
If community opposition and tabled environmental impacts are ignored, and this extension is approved, it must be come with these five strict conditions, in any priority:
1. Link approval to the upgrade of the Lidsdale coal unloader to reduce reliance on the polluting, wet Springvale mine.
2. Reject the continued approval of 300,000 tonnes of coal by truck. Rail is available and should be mandatory.
3. As above, review and 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. If extraction continues, it can supply Mount Piper Power Station and 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 Existing rehab commitments are outdated and inadequate.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, relevant and enforceable rehabilitation standards.
Thank you for accepting and considering my objection to this project.
If community opposition and tabled environmental impacts are ignored, and this extension is approved, it must be come with these five strict conditions, in any priority:
1. Link approval to the upgrade of the Lidsdale coal unloader to reduce reliance on the polluting, wet Springvale mine.
2. Reject the continued approval of 300,000 tonnes of coal by truck. Rail is available and should be mandatory.
3. As above, review and 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. If extraction continues, it can supply Mount Piper Power Station and 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, relevant and enforceable rehabilitation standards.
Thank you for accepting and considering my objection to this project.
Dallas Tilley
Support
Dallas Tilley
Support
YETHOLME
,
New South Wales
Message
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."
Isaiah Wren
Support
Isaiah Wren
Support
SOUTH BOWENFELS
,
New South Wales
Message
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.
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.
Ryan Bilby
Support
Ryan Bilby
Support
LITTLETON
,
New South Wales
Message
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.
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.
Michael Banks
Support
Michael Banks
Support
LITHGOW
,
New South Wales
Message
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."
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."
Daniel Hopkins
Support
Daniel Hopkins
Support
FLINDERS
,
New South Wales
Message
I support this project as it will help secure local jobs and help the local economy.
Mark Field
Support
Mark Field
Support
WENTWORTH FALLS
,
New South Wales
Message
"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."
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."
Karen Judge
Support
Karen Judge
Support
LITHGOW
,
New South Wales
Message
I’ve lived in Lithgow all of my life which is 62 years
We need the life of Clarence Collery extended. We need the employment for the younger generation coming through. Clarence colliery and Centennial are a great supporter of Lithgow, whether it be sporting, local Events or charities.
Our town has lost a lot of employment over the last 10 years with coal mines closing, Wallerawang power station closed and being demolished, not having the Railway workshop come to Lithgow. It will be devastating to our town if Clarence colllery doesn’t get an extension. The Colbein industry has been the backbone of our community For decades. It has generations Of families working in the industry.
I believe that, even in the current economical and political times, Coal still plays a big role And it will take a lot of resources to replace the coal industry
The coal Industry Is caring and nurturing of the environment
So please consider keeping the industry going to support our younger generation our community in town
We need the life of Clarence Collery extended. We need the employment for the younger generation coming through. Clarence colliery and Centennial are a great supporter of Lithgow, whether it be sporting, local Events or charities.
Our town has lost a lot of employment over the last 10 years with coal mines closing, Wallerawang power station closed and being demolished, not having the Railway workshop come to Lithgow. It will be devastating to our town if Clarence colllery doesn’t get an extension. The Colbein industry has been the backbone of our community For decades. It has generations Of families working in the industry.
I believe that, even in the current economical and political times, Coal still plays a big role And it will take a lot of resources to replace the coal industry
The coal Industry Is caring and nurturing of the environment
So please consider keeping the industry going to support our younger generation our community in town
yolanda Siniawski
Support
yolanda Siniawski
Support
South Bowenfels
,
New South Wales
Message
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
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
Name Withheld
Support
Name Withheld
Support
SOUTH BOWENFELS
,
New South Wales
Message
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.
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.
Ashleigh Nolan
Support
Ashleigh Nolan
Support
BOWENFELS
,
New South Wales
Message
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.
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.
Ryan Neubeck
Support
Ryan Neubeck
Support
South Bowenfels
,
New South Wales
Message
"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."
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."
Jordan Monck
Support
Jordan Monck
Support
BLACKHEATH
,
New South Wales
Message
I support the project
Brett Monaghan
Support
Brett Monaghan
Support
SOUTH BOWENFELS
,
New South Wales
Message
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.
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.
Name Withheld
Support
Name Withheld
Support
Lovely Banks
,
Victoria
Message
I support this project to continue
James Reinhardt
Support
James Reinhardt
Support
WALLERAWANG
,
New South Wales
Message
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.
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.
Jarrad McCabe
Support
Jarrad McCabe
Support
CULLEN BULLEN
,
New South Wales
Message
I believe the extension will be beneficial to the Greater Lithgow community.
Thomas Morris
Support
Thomas Morris
Support
LIDSDALE
,
New South Wales
Message
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
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
Dane Nicholson
Support
Dane Nicholson
Support
PORTLAND
,
New South Wales
Message
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.
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.
mitch dean
Support
mitch dean
Support
SOUTH BOWENFELS
,
New South Wales
Message
I support this project as I believe it will continue the ability of Clarence Colliery to support the local community.
The colliery plays a huge role in our community through sponsorships, donations and support of various local community groups .
It also has the obvious impact of supporting the local community through the wages of its employees. I believe if coal mining left the community it would die because it is not ready to transition away from the it’s reliance on the industry.
The colliery plays a huge role in our community through sponsorships, donations and support of various local community groups .
It also has the obvious impact of supporting the local community through the wages of its employees. I believe if coal mining left the community it would die because it is not ready to transition away from the it’s reliance on the industry.
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Project Details
Application Number
DA504-00-Mod-11
Main Project
DA504-00
Assessment Type
SSD Modifications
Development Type
Coal Mining
Local Government Areas
Lithgow City
Related Projects
DA504-00-MOD1
Determination
Part4Mod
Clarence Coal (Mod 1)
Po Box 92, ,Lithgow,New South Wales,2790,Australia
DA504-00-Mod-2
Determination
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Mod 2 - Reject Emplacement Area
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Determination
SSD Modifications
Mod 3 - Road Haulage to the West
Po Box 92 Lithgow New South Wales Australia 2790
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SSD Modifications
Clarence Colliery (MOD 4) - Coal Supply to Mount Piper Power Station
Po Box 92, ,Lithgow,New South Wales,2790,Australia
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Clarence Colliery MOD 5 - Workforce Increase
Po Box 92, ,Lithgow,New South Wales,2790,Australia
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Determination
SSD Modifications
Mod 6 - Coarse Coal Reject Transfer
Po Box 92, ,Lithgow,New South Wales,2790,Australia
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Determination
SSD Modifications
MOD 7 - Addition of Extraction Plan Condition
Po Box 92, ,Lithgow,New South Wales,2790,Australia
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Prepare Mod Report
SSD Modifications
Modification 8 Clarence MOD 8
Po Box 92, ,Lithgow,New South Wales,2790,Australia
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Determination
SSD Modifications
Clarence Colliery Mod 9 - temporary trucking increase
Po Box 92, ,Lithgow,New South Wales,2790,Australia
DA504-00-Mod-10
Determination
SSD Modifications
Clarence MOD 10 – Continue increased trucking
Po Box 92, ,Lithgow,New South Wales,2790,Australia
DA504-00-Mod-11
Assessment
SSD Modifications
Modification 11 - Time Extension
Po Box 92, ,Lithgow,New South Wales,2790,Australia