Northern Coal Services Project

Jack Hollard here, i support the Northern Coal logistics project for many reasons, Centennials Northern Coal Mines not only supply our local domestic powerstations (Vales Point and Erraring) with its coal supplies but Centennial Coal is home to well over 500 employees and if the Northern Coal Logistics Project is to go ahead this means a high possibility that Newstan Colliery will be re-opend supplying our local area with another 500 very needed employment options. Coal helps our local area thrive from the locals who have the opportunity to earn a good living all the way to the people employed by svitzer in the harbour getting the towage of our exported coal. Centennial Support local community groups and sporting teams, they donate to charity regulary and partake in what ever fundraisers they can, putting a stop to the Northern Coal Logistics project would drive alot of local coal miners away also damaging the income of out local buisnesses and possibly drive local un-employment rates through the roof. So please for our local community give the Northern Coal Logistics Project the
thumbs up it deserves.

Thank you.
Jack Hollard.

Centennial's mines (Mandalong, Newstan and Myuna) have and will continue to support the Hunter Valley's manufacturing and service industries for many years to come. They are an extremely strong supporter of buying locally and indirectly employ people right across the Hunter.

Centennial are also an active member of the community with very strong involvement in many organisations including the Hunter Business Chamber.

They are a valued member of our community and it is important for the growth of the Hunter that projects of significance such as this continue to happen.

I've been an employee of Centennial Coal (the company) for approximately 6 years and in that time I have gained an appreciation for the support for both the employees and the wider community that the company offers.
This project is vital to the ongoing operation of the mines in the lake area and to the continued employment of myself and the other 500+ employees within the company

I support this project.

I thoroughly support the development applications by Northern Coal Logistics currently in for approval because my Employment is directly associated with the Centennial Coals Northern Operations, the Mines themselves directly employ up to 500 Workers and indrirectly employ thousands of third party Contractors through the operation of there Mines, this has to be supported for the future of the local area's employment and economy.
Centennial plays a major part in the supply of coal for the generation of electricity for the state of nsw this must be maintained without question.
The coal plant that I supervise Employs 14 people directly and indirectly employs up to 200 Contractors and others, our families are dependendant on these operations and from this employment our wages are spent here in our local economies.
Centennial has a good track record of operating in our local area with minimal impacts to the People that live here or the environment.
With the current downturn in the mining industry any expansion application to current operations that would bolster the viability of the operation, ensure further employment,ensure elctricity generation requiremnts are met and not impact on the environment must recieve a favourable response to its application.

regards
Garry Lunn.

I support the Northern Coal Logistics Project.
- As a current Employee of Centennial Coal, my continued employment is tied to this project.
- Centennial employs a large local workforce supplying coal to local power stations, supporting further local employment and providing the resources for local electricity generation.
- Local businesses and communities are supported by the salaries of Centennial Coal employees.
- Centennial Coal has continued to support local sporting teams and community events.

Centennial Coal are a great community member in the lake Macquarie region.

They participate in local community events such as: Catalina festival, paddle fest, Australia day celebrations, mens shed, community pages in local papers, give to local charities and schools etc.

Centennial Coal also sponsor a number of sporting activities such as the Macquarie Scorpions rugby league team, Sourthern Lakes Cricket Team as well as a number of junior sporting teams.

Centennial Coal provides direct employment to many young men and women, who go on to raise families in the local area and spend their money in the local shops.

To appreciate the positive impact on our local community from Centennial Coal and mining, this area of Lake macquarie only has to be compared with other towns where mining is being scaled back such as Lithgow.

Lithgow has lost employment opportunities at a number of mines and power stations which has massive knock on affects for the community.

The best thing about Centennial Coals operations in the Lake Macquarie region is..... no one really knows where they are operating. This, to me says that they have very little impact on the local environment.

I support the continued growth and strength of this company and its operations. I would hate to see the community be disadvantaged through lack of progress.

I support the Northern Coal logistics project because I have worked for Centennial Coal for 6 years and the project will along with its northern mines (Mandalong, Newstan and Myuna) will continue to support a local workforce of over 500 employees and potentially over 1,000 when/if Newstan re-opens.

Also the salary I earn from Centennial coal I use to support my family and reinvest into local businesses and fundraising activity such as a monthly donation to the cancer council.

Centennial has a good track record of operating in our local area with minimal impacts to the people that live here and the local environment.

I am currently employed at Mandalong Mine and my family enjoy the benefits associated with working in the mining industry. If the development is approved it will allow the mine sites to have the flexibilty to sell the coal overseas or to the local power generators. The mining industry is going through one of the largest down turns in the last forty years, so approval will hopefully see confidence return for the local coal produces (Mandalong , Newstan). The area has supported coal mining for generations Newstan 126 years in diferent forms and Cooranbong/ Mandalong approximately 35 years approval will see this continue.

I support the Northern Coal Logistics Project.
The project supports over 500 people in direct jobs and many more via local businesses that offer goods and services to Centennial Coal.
Centennial Coal has a good record of operating in the region with minimum impact to the environment and preserves the well being of the people in the area. It is my understanding that this project will continue to maintain that excellent record.
Centennial Coal is a major supplier of coal to the local power generating facilities and this project will continue to support that supply chain.
Centennial Coal is a great company to work for and offers me and my family and many other families a great lifestyle which enhances the overall economy and quality of life in the Hunter/Central Coast region

I am writing to show my support for the project at Centennial Newstan Mine - Northern Coal Logistics Program.
I personally rely on this project proceeding to maintain my employment with Centennial Coal.
I also have many workmates who would be adversely affected should the project be rejected by the PACWithout .
I am appreciative of the NSW state government and the money they spend on infrastructure so that my family and I may continue to enjoy the ever increasing standard of living we are provided with.
If the project proceeds, the royalties will continue and the local community of workforce families, local suppliers and contractors that all rely on Centennial for their income can stay on with a company they enjoy and at the place they call home.
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I would like to strongly support the approval of this application.

I have worked at the Newstan site for 19 years after moving from the country. The company has provided me with full time employment which has endabled me to send my children to LMCC area schools and subsequently Newcastle University. In that time I have been able to build 3 homes in the area and purchased numerous vehicles locally as well as the normal discretionary items purchase at local stores and businesses.

The project opproval is paramount to the continued prosperity of the local community. Without this continued operation of the site into the future, will result in the loss of many jobs and the obvious flow on that would have throughout the community.

I understand that there are absolutly minimal impacts on the surrounding community currently with many residents not even aware of the operation being in existance.

The enormous benefeit and advantages that a project like this would bring to this local area are difficuilt to measure but they will out way any disadvantages 100 times over. It will provide continued employement for over 100 people who by way of their incomes will provided continued prosperity to this local district.

If the project was not to be approved, the community would be a lot worse off and the whole district would be poorer and subsequetly disadvantaged.

The proposal allows the current Centennial operations to be better serviced with minimal additional impact on the environment or other interested parties. The approval of NCLP will help ensure the on going employment of both myself and a large number of people in our local community. It is particularly necessary that in the current economic climate a business which is a strong supporter of the local community remains viable. Centennial are a tremendous sponsor of a number of local organisations and activities I am involved with including Toronto Cricket Club and the Morisset Pro Am golf tournament.

With out developemnts of this type levels of employment in the area will drop and people will have to travel or move out of the area to find employment.
It is projects like this that have boosted the ecomnomy of the area.
Local businesses rely the coal industry to survive.

Centennial's Northern Coal Logistics along with its northern mines (Mandalong, Newstan and Myuna) will continue to support a local workforce of over 500 employees and potentially over 1,000 when/if Newstan re-opens.

On behalf of R&D Technology Pty Ltd I wish to advise our absolute support for The Centennial Coal - Northern Coal Logistics Project.

I have witnessed firsthand the care that Centennial Coal take with their projects with respect to environmental impact on their surroundings in particular the incredible lengths and expense they take to ensure the absolute quality of run off into the nearby waterways.

We employee 20 local people whom in turn spend their salary's locally, we also have won numerous awards for our training of local apprentices thus assisting many young people over the years to complete their electrical trade and therefore go on to become valuable skilled members of the community again spending their salary's in the local region. The "flow on" effect of these salary's into the local community is significant. Our business like so many is reliant in part by the approval of project such as this.

I personally use Lake Macquarie with my family for numerous hobbies and I would not be supporting this project if I thought that Centennial threaten my way of life, the facts are that this project will NOT have an adverse impact on our local waterways.

So still unsure of the environmental impact ??????? why not make an informed decision rather than just be guided by others ??? contact Centennial Newstan I feel confident they will discuss and or show you (by appointment) their impressive environmental credentials and equipment.


Steve Preston
CEO
R&D TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD

Quarry Mining is a supplier of drilling consumables for roof support to underground coal mines throughout Australia's east coast. This submission shows our support of Centennial Coal's Northern Coal Logistics Project. Quarry Mining has a long history with Centennial Coal and have been supplying their mines since the late 1980's. Quarry Mining hold in high regard our relationship with Centennial Coal and the value it places on ensuring loyalty to local businesses, in particular who manufacture high quality products in Australia. Both their support of the Australian manufacturing industry and their commitment to a high standard of product demonstrates their pledge to responsible business practices. Centennial involves Quarry Mining in extensive R and D projects to ensure products are not only fit for purpose but are of the highest quality safety standards, allow for the best usability possible and are achieving efficiencies in terms of time and cost savings across the group.
The longevity of coal mining in Australia is critical to our economy. To have a company like Centennial who are dedicated to world class environmental and sustainability standards operating these mines is a supreme advantage. Centennial operations create safe jobs in unavoidably hazardous conditions for local people not only through direct employment but also through deliberate efforts to involve local suppliers of high quality products and services of the many and varied products and services that are necessary to operate a coal mine. The jobs that result, indirectly allow local business not only to exist, but to grow and improve and continue to ensure Australia as a world class economy.
The Northern Coal Logistics Project shows an approach by Centennial try to build some flexibility in to the staging of their infrastructure. This would seem a particularly important and practical approach under the current difficult economic circumstances.
For Quarry Mining alone, Centennial supports the equivalent of approximately 8 full time employees with a current average monthly spend of approximately $311,000. To further demonstrate the strength of the relationship and the synergies of the companies, Quarry Mining and Centennial Coal together support various community initiatives. In particular that of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service whereby Quarry Mining provides a drill bit (the Angel Bit) used in high volumes to all underground mines that contributes approximately $25,000 per year back to the helicopter service. Centennial Coal's support of this product makes that ongoing donation achievable.

Projects of this type are important for the medium to long term viability of the area. These projects provide job opportunities during the construction and operating stages. Just as importantly they provide training opportunities for young people to aid the reduction in what is an unnaceptably high level of youth unemployment in the area.

Centennial Coal has been a customer of Longwall Haul since 1998. We currently have a long term contract with Mandalong Colliery which we rely heavily on.

Centennial Coal, employees local people, which in turn helps local economy ie employees spend their wages within the community.

If would be devastating if this should not proceed.

I support the proposed expansion