Modification 5 Bloomfield Colliery Continuation Project

I would like to support the project as it it my place of employment. Further to that the Bloomfield group supports many local charities and essential services creating benefits to the whole community.
The Bloomfield group is the only Australian family owned coal mine in Australia.

There are many benefits to this continuation project as it will provide royalties to the state for a further 10 years, taxation benefits to the state from employees, contractors, suppliers and other services. Also will allow the continuation to support charities and local services and upgrades to the local community and economy.

The continuation project will also allow for better rehabilitation and reduced final void allowing for a better and more productive final product.

By supporting this project it will keep me employed as a operator at the mine site as l have been employed here for more than ten years and it’s the only family owned coal mine in Australia.It also support many families,suppliers and contractors into the future.Buy extending the life of mine it will reduce size of the final Void this will make lot better for the environment.The royalties and taxes created by extending the mine life will help the government with the running of our great country.The Bloomfield group supports many local charities and schools eta .

I am a long term employee at Bloomfield and would like to keep working here. From keeping the mine open longer will provide for more taxes to be paid to state and federal governments. Most of us workers here from the local communities and spend our pays locally which helps our communities.

I support the project because continued mining at this operation will result in ongoing employment for the existing workforce. Additionally, The Bloomfield Group has long been a supporter of community events and organisations across the Hunter Valley which has had a real impact for people in the region. The project is for a relatively short extension which will offer the opportunity to reduce the size of the final void and improve the slope of the rehabilitated land which will benefit the final land use.

As a Maitland resident for over 50 years I have not seen any adverse effects of Bloomfield Collieries operating in this time. Bloomfield Collieries has been a positive local employer, corporate citizen, community member and government funds contributor for in excess of my 50 years in Maitland. The information provided shows continuation of mining will be positive for the area and therefore I support the Bloomfield continuation unit 31 December 2035.

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I support the Bloomfield Continuation of Mining – Modification 5. Bloomfield is a Hunter based private company operating locally for over 85 years and employing over 500. This modification does not require any additional equipment or infrastructure and reduces the approved production level.
Importantly, this modification will continue to support employment and deliver economic benefits to the local community and the state. Bloomfield is a good corporate citizen, enjoys the support of the local community and the respect of the region more broadly.

I fully support this project

Hi I believe this project should get approved due to the amount of money that it puts it to the local area . The final void will be a better result for end of mine . They will employ more locals and job security for the already employed. Thanks Stuart

I currently work at Bloomfield and have for quite a while.
The current extension submission I feel will be a great thing for the community. It will provide more jobs for the foreseeable future with minimum impact on the environment.

I’m writing this personal submission to express my ongoing support for the continuation of the Bloomfield mine, as a current employee of the mine I see first hand the positive impact it makes on individuals, families, businesses and the broader community.
Employment benefits / economic benefits-
The Bloomfield mine has provided my family and myself with stability, job security through tough times and opportunities for professional development.
The mine supports hundreds of jobs directly and many more indirectly through local businesses and service providers and plays a critical role in the sustaining the local economy
Community-
Bloomfield mine actively supports the local community, contributes to local events, sponsorships and programmes which is a crucial part of the significance the mine has in the community
Mining activity-
The Bloomfield mine is a small scale operation which is designed to have very minimal impact on the community and surrounding environment, it has been developed with careful consideration to planning and design which ensures it’s outstanding reputation is maintained

I fully endorse this project for the reasons of employment not only to the direct employees but also to contractors and the supply network. The project is not going to involve additional infrastructure and will only be using in-house equipment and existing infrastructure. Bloomfield support the local community through its established foundation. Land rehabilitation is recognised by governing bodies and is to be reclaimed to a better condition for future use and habitation.

Allowing the mine to extend means guaranteed employment for100s of locals. The economic benefits for the community would suffer greatly if the extension was not granted. Ending the life of the mine would hurt the community investments that the Bloomfield Group Foundation proudly support.

I am currently employed by the Bloomfield Group, and most of my family members also work directly or indirectly in industries that support the mining sector. The Bloomfield Group is highly supportive of its employees and has a strong history of contributing significantly to the local community. Continuing this support will have a positive impact on the towns of Singleton, Maitland, and Muswellbrook.
I also witnessed first-hand the ongoing efforts toward rehabilitating disturbed mining land and the great results that have been achieved. The proposed modifications would lead to beneficial changes in the currently approved post-mining landscape by reducing the size of the final void and decreasing the angles of rehabilitated slopes, which will enhance the land's suitability for cattle grazing, which is the agreed final land use.

Bloomfield mine has supported the communities and employees over a long period.
I'm supportive of the Bloomfield Continuation Project (Mod 5)

Employment and economic benefits for the local community,NSW and Australia
Community investments- Bloomfield supports the local community through The Bloomfield Group Foundation
Improved final landform

As a current employee of the Bloomfield group I would like for this project to continue as it allows my family and my workmates families a secure employment for the future, which is high priority in uncertain times.
The state will benefit from the royalties of resource mined and my continued tax contribution and the many community organisations that benefit from the Bloomfield Group Foundation. Should this not continue I’m not sure what my future holds as I’ve built my skill set around mining, it’s what I do it’s who I am.
Thank you for taking the time to review my submission.

Blomfield Colliery should be allowed to continue. Australian Company creating Australian jobs.

I support the project because Bloomfield is a great local company who supports the local community with sponsorships, donations an provides employment. The continued project will provide better long term outcomes for the land with a more detailed an sustainable rehab plan.

I am supporting the project extension as it will create more jobs for another ten years. It will also have an ongoing economic impact for the local community as well as a better end of life environmental proposal for the final workings.