Springvale Coal Mine Extension

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure
GPO Box 39
Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

State Significant Project - Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 12_5594)

I object and equally oppose this current application as both the state and federal government are well aware of the previous historic damage to this area with previous long walls approved applications with data collected over years by volunteers. So why is that volunteers can find this and not the mining companies? The reasons why this damage has occurred is due to the current self reporting systems which has failed the environment as no consistent followup by government field staff to ensure that what has been written on those annuals reports are true and correct. The entire system needs to be reviewed.

No mining discharge water should be allowed to leave a mining site and flow into the natural creeks and streams unless it equals the same natural background levels. Mining discharge water should treated with desalination methods and not filtration dams. We know that the current levels of electrical conductivity in the upland/headwaters are approximately 30 -70us/cm, mining discharge water from this particular area is over 1000us/cm which is breaching the ANZECC guidelines.

I also bring to attention to the Planning department the recommendations by the Sydney Catchment Audit 2010 which clearly shows that the current and past historic performances from mining discharge water is not acceptable. Those recommendations should be implemented with proposal.

We have lost Kangaroo Swamp, Lambs Creek Swamp, Junction Swamp, East Wolgan Swamp which were suppose to be protected under both State TSC Act and EPBC Act for Endangered Ecological Communities.
Important swamps, pagodas, and stream environments in this significant part of the Gardens of Stone region must not be damaged by longwall coal mining but instead protected in a state conservation area.
The Springvale and the adjoining Angus Place mine extension proposals must be subject to a Planning Assessment Commission review with concurrent Public Hearings.
Centennial Coal must not be allowed to simply replicate the damage it has already caused to nationally threatened upland swamps on the Newnes Plateau for which it was required by the Commonwealth Government to pay $1.45 million in reparations.
The sandstone rock supporting the 41 nationally endangered swamps, including the 11 shrub swamps affected by the proposal must not be fractured.
The proposed discharge of up to 43.8megalitres/day eco-toxic mine effluent must be treated by reverse osmosis technology to remove all metals and salts before discharge to the Coxs River.
The scenic western edge of the Newnes Plateau must be protected from further scarring by new roads, pipeline and electricity easements.
Carne Creek is currently in a pristine state, and its waters that flow through the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area are of the highest standard. This creek must not run bright orange or suffer reduced flows, just like the Wolgan River after Centennial Coal wrecked it.
Please require Centennial to revise this proposal to improve environmental outcomes. Carne and Bungleboori Creeks, pagodas, cliffs and the many nationally endangered swamps must not be damaged.

Yours sincerely,
Julie Favell

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure
GPO Box 39
Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

State Significant Project - Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 12_5594)

I went to these caves as a young person and I am horrified that they are now threatened by this development. This was a fantastic part of my learning which is now planned to be destroyed.
Important swamps, pagodas, and stream environments in this significant part of the Gardens of Stone region must not be damaged by longwall coal mining but instead protected in a state conservation area.
The Springvale and the adjoining Angus Place mine extension proposals must be subject to a Planning Assessment Commission review with concurrent Public Hearings.
Centennial Coal must not be allowed to simply replicate the damage it has already caused to nationally threatened upland swamps on the Newnes Plateau for which it was required by the Commonwealth Government to pay $1.45 million in reparations.
The sandstone rock supporting the 41 nationally endangered swamps, including the 11 shrub swamps affected by the proposal must not be fractured.
The proposed discharge of up to 43.8megalitres/day eco-toxic mine effluent must be treated by reverse osmosis technology to remove all metals and salts before discharge to the Coxs River.
The scenic western edge of the Newnes Plateau must be protected from further scarring by new roads, pipeline and electricity easements.
Carne Creek is currently in a pristine state, and its waters that flow through the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area are of the highest standard. This creek must not run bright orange or suffer reduced flows, just like the Wolgan River after Centennial Coal wrecked it.
Please require Centennial to revise this proposal to improve environmental outcomes. Carne and Bungleboori Creeks, pagodas, cliffs and the many nationally endangered swamps must not be damaged.

Yours sincerely,

Dear Sir/Madam,

State Significant Project - Angus Place Mine Extension (SSD 12_5602)

Important terrestrial and stream environments in this significant part of the Gardens of Stone region must not be damaged by longwall mining but instead protected in a state conservation area.
The Angus Place and the adjoining Springvale mine extension proposals must be subject to a Planning Assessment Commission review with concurrent Public Hearings.
Centennial Coal must not be allowed to simply replicate the damage it has already caused to nationally threatened upland swamps on the Newnes Plateau for which it was required by the Commonwealth Government to pay $1.45 million in reparations.
The sandstone strata supporting the 22 nationally endangered swamps, including the 7 shrub swamps must not be fractured.
The proposed clearing of 14 hectares of forest for an additional ventilation facility is excessive and its proposed location close to the Wolgan River is unacceptable.
The proposed discharge of up to 43.8ML/day of eco-toxic mine effluent must be treated using reverse osmosis technology to remove all metals and salts before discharge to the Coxs River.
Carne Creek is currently in a pristine state, and its waters that flow through the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area are of the highest standard. This creek must not run bright orange or suffer reduced flows, just like the Wolgan River after Centennial Coal wrecked it.
Please require Centennial to revise this proposal to improve environmental outcomes. Carne Creek, pagodas, cliffs and the many nationally endangered swamps that the current proposal puts at risk must not be damaged.

Yours sincerely,

Thank you
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This company supports the hospitals and sporting clubs of this area, the company has implemented coal extraction methods to minimise any impact to the environment also they have complied with all government requirements in the past. I support this proposal.

I think it is very important for this proposal to go ahead for the interest of the greater Lithgow community.Springvale coal not only employs over 300 local workers and also the flow on jobs in the area but also sponsers many local sporting teams and the Marjorie Jackson gift run plus many other community projects.If the proposal was to not go ahead it would have a devistating effect on our surrounding community

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Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure
GPO Box 39
Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

State Significant Project - Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 12_5594)

Important swamps, pagodas, and stream environments in this significant part of the Gardens of Stone region must not be damaged by longwall coal mining but instead protected in a state conservation area.
The Springvale and the adjoining Angus Place mine extension proposals must be subject to a Planning Assessment Commission review with concurrent Public Hearings.
Centennial Coal must not be allowed to simply replicate the damage it has already caused to nationally threatened upland swamps on the Newnes Plateau for which it was required by the Commonwealth Government to pay $1.45 million in reparations.
The sandstone rock supporting the 41 nationally endangered swamps, including the 11 shrub swamps affected by the proposal must not be fractured.
The proposed discharge of up to 43.8megalitres/day eco-toxic mine effluent must be treated by reverse osmosis technology to remove all metals and salts before discharge to the Coxs River.
The scenic western edge of the Newnes Plateau must be protected from further scarring by new roads, pipeline and electricity easements.
Carne Creek is currently in a pristine state, and its waters that flow through the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area are of the highest standard. This creek must not run bright orange or suffer reduced flows, just like the Wolgan River after Centennial Coal wrecked it.
Please require Centennial to revise this proposal to improve environmental outcomes. Carne and Bungleboori Creeks, pagodas, cliffs and the many nationally endangered swamps must not be damaged.
Yours sincerely,

Linda Johnson

Important swamps, pagodas, and stream environments in this significant part of the Gardens of Stone region must not be damaged by longwall coal mining but instead protected in a state conservation area. The Springvale and the adjoining Angus Place mine extension proposals must be subject to a Planning Assessment Commission review with concurrent Public Hearings. Centennial Coal must not be allowed to simply replicate the damage it has already caused to nationally threatened upland swamps on the Newnes Plateau for which it was required by the Commonwealth Government to pay $1.45 million in reparations. The sandstone rock supporting the 41 nationally endangered swamps, including the 11 shrub swamps affected by the proposal must not be fractured. The proposed discharge of up to 43.8megalitres/day eco-toxic mine effluent must be treated by reverse osmosis technology to remove all metals and salts before discharge to the Coxs River. The scenic western edge of the Newnes Plateau must be protected from further scarring by new roads, pipeline and electricity easements. Carne Creek is currently in a pristine state, and its waters that flow through the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area are of the highest standard. This creek must not run bright orange or suffer reduced flows, just like the Wolgan River after Centennial Coal wrecked it. Please require Centennial to revise this proposal to improve environmental outcomes. Carne and Bungleboori Creeks, pagodas, cliffs and the many nationally endangered swamps must not be damaged. Yours sincerely, Shaun Douglas.

I have been field recording and photographing in the Carne Creek area, on the central Newnes Plateau and in the pristine Birds Rock Flora reserve. The possibility of subsidence from Long wall mining in these areas and the inevitable impact on the environment is a travesty and would become a national disgrace. The area must not be damaged by this proposal.
I am strongly against this proposal.

Springvale has a good record of mining in our area with little impact to the people and the environment ,it also employs local workforce which then spends their wages in local businesses and services
Centennial Coal is one of the major sponsors in local events that are held yearly

State Significant Project - Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 12_5594)

I oppose the Springvale Mine Extension for the following reasons:
- Longwall coal mining will drastically damage important swamps, rock pagodas, and stream environments in this significant part of the Gardens of Stone region, which should instead be protected in a state conservation area. This destruction would also kill the many threatened plants and animals supported by these swamps.
- Centennial Coal must not be allowed to replicate the damage it has already caused to nationally threatened upland swamps on the Newnes Plateau.
- Carne Creek is currently in a pristine state, and its waters that flow through the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area are of the highest standard. It would be a great tragedy if this creek were poisoned or suffered reduced flows due to Centennial Coal's destructive mining practices.

It is disappointing that approval is being considered for the extension of these longwall mining activities in the Newnes Plateau. The region has already been significantly damaged by existing mining operations, and this extension will risk damaging Carne Creek, upland swamps and unique rock formations of the region. Centennial Coal has a record of flippancy in regards to the environment, and should not be allowed to undertake this destructive process

* Important swamps, pagodas, and stream environments in this significant part of the Gardens of Stone region must not be damaged by longwall coal mining but instead protected in a state conservation area.
* The Springvale and the adjoining Angus Place mine extension proposals must be subject to a Planning Assessment Commission review with concurrent Public Hearings.
* Centennial Coal must not be allowed to simply replicate the damage it has already caused to nationally threatened upland swamps on the Newnes Plateau for which it was required by the Commonwealth Government to pay $1.45 million in reparations.
* The sandstone rock supporting the 41 nationally endangered swamps, including the 11 shrub swamps affected by the proposal must not be fractured.
* The proposed discharge of up to 43.8megalitres/day eco-toxic mine effluent must be treated by reverse osmosis technology to remove all metals and salts before discharge to the Coxs River.
* The scenic western edge of the Newnes Plateau must be protected from further scarring by new roads, pipeline and electricity easements.
* Carne Creek is currently in a pristine state, and its waters that flow through the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area are of the highest standard. This creek must not run bright orange or suffer reduced flows, just like the Wolgan River after Centennial Coal wrecked it.
* Please require Centennial to revise this proposal to improve environmental outcomes. Carne and Bungleboori Creeks, pagodas, cliffs and the many nationally endangered swamps must not be damaged.
* The environmental damage that has and will continue to take place as a result of this mining MUST stop.

Dear Sir/Madam,

State Significant Project - Angus Place Mine Extension (SSD 12_5602)

Important terrestrial and stream environments in this significant part of the Gardens of Stone region must not be damaged by longwall mining but instead protected in a state conservation area.
The Angus Place and the adjoining Springvale mine extension proposals must be subject to a Planning Assessment Commission review with concurrent Public Hearings.
Centennial Coal must not be allowed to simply replicate the damage it has already caused to nationally threatened upland swamps on the Newnes Plateau for which it was required by the Commonwealth Government to pay $1.45 million in reparations.
The sandstone strata supporting the 22 nationally endangered swamps, including the 7 shrub swamps must not be fractured.
The proposed clearing of 14 hectares of forest for an additional ventilation facility is excessive and its proposed location close to the Wolgan River is unacceptable.
The proposed discharge of up to 43.8ML/day of eco-toxic mine effluent must be treated using reverse osmosis technology to remove all metals and salts before discharge to the Coxs River.
Carne Creek is currently in a pristine state, and its waters that flow through the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area are of the highest standard. This creek must not run bright orange or suffer reduced flows, just like the Wolgan River after Centennial Coal wrecked it.
Please require Centennial to revise this proposal to improve environmental outcomes. Carne Creek, pagodas, cliffs and the many nationally endangered swamps that the current proposal puts at risk must not be damaged.
Yours sincerely,

Thank you

I support the extension of the mine because it will have a positive impact on the local community. It will keep people in jobs, give people jobs i.e apprenticeships / traineeships, help uni students and help with those who are not directly employed at the mine by keeping the local economy afloat.

Springvale Mine provides a major part in the Lithgow and surrounding areas economy, with the mine employing over 300 local people which live and spend money in the area, this in turn supports local business and creates employment opportunities outside the mining industry. With only a couple of other major employers in the area the impact on the community if this approval wasn't granted would be devastating.
Centennial coal is also a major supporter of local community and sporting groups donating thousands of dollars each year to local projects, sporting clubs, community groups and charities. On top of the thousands of dollars the company spends on the above mentioned things the mine workers at the mine donate out of there pay on average over $100,000.00 Per year to various charities.
Springvale mine has been operating a longwall in the local area for over 20years and through out this time has had little or no impact on the people or environment, Springvale has taken great care in collecting data and monitoring the environment in areas that are affected by mining. It is worth noting that Springvale mine is an underground operation so that dust and noise is limited to underground operations and there is no damage to the surrounding landscape.
Springvale mine is also a major supplier of coal to the Wallerawang and Mount Piper power stations which are also major employers in the local area.
In summary to my submission I think to not approve this project would have a catastrophic effect on the Lithgow community economically and socially.

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 both the Angus Place and Springvale coal mine expansion projects. 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 mines 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.
For Quarry Mining alone, Centennial supports the equivalent of approximately 8 full time employees with an average monthly spend of $341,000. 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.

Please require Centennial to revise this proposal to improve environmental outcomes. Carne and Bungleboori Creeks, pagodas, cliffs and the many nationally endangered swamps must not be damaged.

State Significant Project - Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 12_5594)

*Important swamps, pagodas, and stream environments in this significant part of the Gardens of Stone region must not be damaged by longwall coal mining but instead protected in a state conservation area.
*The Springvale and the adjoining Angus Place mine extension proposals must be subject to a Planning Assessment Commission review with concurrent Public Hearings.
*Centennial Coal must not be allowed to simply replicate the damage it has already caused to nationally threatened upland swamps on the Newnes Plateau for which it was required by the Commonwealth Government to pay $1.45 million in reparations.
*The sandstone rock supporting the 41 nationally endangered swamps, including the 11 shrub swamps affected by the proposal must not be fractured.
*The proposed discharge of up to 43.8megalitres/day eco-toxic mine effluent must be treated by reverse osmosis technology to remove all metals and salts before discharge to the Coxs River.
*The scenic western edge of the Newnes Plateau must be protected from further scarring by new roads, pipeline and electricity easements.
*Carne Creek is currently in a pristine state, and its waters that flow through the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area are of the highest standard. This creek must not run bright orange or suffer reduced flows, just like the Wolgan River after Centennial Coal wrecked it.
*Please require Centennial to revise this proposal to improve environmental outcomes. Carne and Bungleboori Creeks, pagodas, cliffs and the many nationally endangered swamps must not be damaged.

I would like to be a witness at the PAC, which must be called to consider this Application for extension.

Please acknowledge receipt of this submission

Yours sincerely,

John L Hayes - Mayfield NSW

Important swamps, pagodas, and stream environments in this significant part of the Gardens of Stone region must not be damaged by longwall coal mining but instead protected in a state conservation area. The Springvale and the adjoining Angus Place mine extension proposals must be subject to a Planning Assessment Commission review with concurrent Public Hearings. Centennial Coal must not be allowed to simply replicate the damage it has already caused to nationally threatened upland swamps on the Newnes Plateau for which it was required by the Commonwealth Government to pay $1.45 million in reparations. The sandstone rock supporting the 41 nationally endangered swamps, including the 11 shrub swamps affected by the proposal must not be fractured. The proposed discharge of up to 43.8megalitres/day eco-toxic mine effluent must be treated by reverse osmosis technology to remove all metals and salts before discharge to the Coxs River. The scenic western edge of the Newnes Plateau must be protected from further scarring by new roads, pipeline and electricity easements. Carne Creek is currently in a pristine state, and its waters that flow through the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area are of the highest standard. This creek must not run bright orange or suffer reduced flows, just like the Wolgan River after Centennial Coal wrecked it. Please require Centennial to revise this proposal to improve environmental outcomes. Carne and Bungleboori Creeks, pagodas, cliffs and the many nationally endangered swamps must not be damaged.