Springvale Coal Mine Extension

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.
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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,

Allicia Stadon

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

Dear Sir/Madam,

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

As a former resident of the Blue Mountains of some 20 years, I would like to submit my concerns regarding the Springvale Mine Extension. The area in question contains important swamps, pagodas, and stream environments. This is a significant area which should not be damaged by longwall coal mining but instead protected in a state conservation area.

I am surprised and disappointed to learn that Centennial Coal seems to be going through a light process for his submission, in the light of the damage it has already caused to nationally threatened upland swamps on the Newnes Plateau. Damage for which it was required by the Commonwealth Government to pay $1.45 million in reparations.

It should be noted that fracturing the sandstone rock supporting the 41 nationally endangered swamps, including the 11 shrub swamps affected would be of significant environmental concern. Additionally, the proposed discharge of up to 43.8megalitres/day of mine effluent should be treated appropriately 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. This is an opportunity to preserve some acceible, natural, unique and pristine environs.

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 in the name of profit for a select few, when it currently offers a wealth of experience to the many.

Yours sincerely,
Shawn Sijnstra

as someone who grew up and spent most of my early years in and around this unique part of Australia i find it beyond belief that it could even be considered for mining. i have traveled through much of Australia and can say that there is nothing like this landscape and environment anywhere else in this country.
to destroy this area would be equal to the demolition of the Great Barrier Reef, The Olgas, Uluru, Yellow Stone National Park, etc. the only difference is that this is still a pristine mostly undiscovered paradise that the world has not has the opportunity to explore.

Coal mines have provided the cornerstone of employment for a number of families in the Lithgow area for generations. Given the recent closure of a number of mines in the region, and the decreased operations at Wallerawang Power Station, it is vital for the growth of our community that we continue to secure current jobs, and create the opportunity for new employment within the Lithgow area.

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,

Raymond Lechminka

Dear Sir/Madam,

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

I strongly object to the longwall mining of this Gardens of Stone Region, and I am very concerned about the integrity of this landscape and ecology, and the preservation of these pagodas and other landforms.

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 - Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 12_5594)

I am deeply concerned about the longwall mining in the Garden of Stones Area and the damage that this Mine Extension can cause. Therefore I object to this proposal.

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,

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I strongly object to the above proposal. This area is too special, too scenic to destroy. Cracked and polluted streams, toppled pagodas, collapsed caverns, collapsed swamps. This cannot be the future of this beautiful area.

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.

Sincerely,
Kylie Madden

As someone who has loved and visited this area for many years, I cannot fathom why you would even consider granting an extension to the longwall maining operations at Angus Place. The Gardens of Stone area and the Wolgan, Marangaroo, and Coxs rivers are some of the most wild, ecologically significant and beautiful places in Australia (if not the world). Centennial Coal already have a proven track record of environmental disregard and destruction. The damage that will be caused if this goes ahead will be immeasurable - not just in our generation, but for generations to come. We must preserve places such as the Gardens of Stone and it's surrounds from short sighted greed such as this. YOU have responsibility for this now. Please think wisely and beyond the petty constraints of here and now. Think of future generations.
I urge you to consider the following in relation to the mine extension:
* 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.
Thank you for your time in considering this information. Please act wisely and well, for the long term, not the short term. Make a decision that future generations will be proud of.

Springvale supports our young family as well as my cousins, uncles & friends. Our family have a long history in the mines in the Lithgow area.They also are the largely responsible for all major sponsorship within the local community, especially the vast sporting events held in our community. Local business would not survive if the mining ceased operation. We all spend our money in our community.
Springvale offers employment opportunities & will continue to support the 300 strong workforce, which in a small community is a lot of people. They also have a fantastic track record for mining in our district with minimal impact on the flora & fauna. Springvale plays a big part also in supplying coal for our local electricity generation.
If Springvale ceased operation all of our family would need to relocate from this area in which we are born & bred. This would also pose serious problems as who would buy our homes?
I 100% support the expansion of Springvale & Angus Place.

Springvale supports our young family as well as my cousins, uncles & friends. Our family have a long history in the mines in the Lithgow area.They also are the largely responsible for all major sponsorship within the local community, especially the vast sporting events held in our community. Local business would not survive if the mining ceased operation. We all spend our money in our community.
Springvale offers employment opportunities & will continue to support the 300 strong workforce, which in a small community is a lot of people. They also have a fantastic track record for mining in our district with minimal impact on the flora & fauna. Springvale plays a big part also in supplying coal for our local electricity generation.
If Springvale ceased operation all of our family would need to relocate from this area in which we are born & bred. This would also pose serious problems as who would buy our homes?
I 100% support the expansion of Springvale & Angus Place.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I do not have time to write a detailed submission. The following are my reasons for objecting:

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,

Thank you
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To Whom it May Concern;

I am deeply concerned by this mine Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 12_5594) proposal. I have extensive knowledge of the area having been involved in undertaking a fauna survey of the Gardens of Stone NP as a wildlife contractor for the Office of Environment and Heritage. My particular concerns include:

*Important fauna values within the area as well as in adjoining parts of Gardens of Stone NP that may be seriously compromised by the proposed extension. This includes a number of threatened species listed under State and Commonwealth legislation.

*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 look forward to hearing your considerations of this matter.

Yours Sincerely Martin Schulz (PhD)

If Australia were a person - Coal power is like a tasty fast food burger, great in the moment, but damaging in the long run.
Renewable energy is like fruit and veggies, a little boring, but you'll feel so much better when you're older.

A wise, responsible government will choose the more difficult, long term benefits over the destructive short-term benefits.

Please do not destroy our incredible land.

Regards,
Andrew Mortlock

I strongly object to Coalpacs plant to open cut Coal Mine in Ben Bullen State Forest & Centennial Coals
proposed new extensions to its Angus Place & Springvale longwall mines located under the centre of
Newnes Plateau in the Gardens of Stone region.
It is aproven fact that such mining activities irreversably damage these unique fragile environments. The
overwhwelming majority of people strongly object to the destruction of our natural environments that
protect our Flora & Fauna that also provide clean water, air, a carbon sink, link to our cultural heritage &
tourist attraction.

Dear Department of Planning & Environment,

It is with great concern that I write to the Department to express my views of the Angus Place and
Springvale Mine Extensions. I strongly object to these extensions. My reasons are outlined below:

The mine will have a significant, and unmiitgatable impact on several catchment areas that feed into the
Wollemi National Park such as Carne Creek, Wolgan River and Bungleboori Creek. The existing mines
have already caused substantial surface subsidence and the the extension will create more subsidences -
again, these impacts cannot be mitigated. The impacts of swamps and groundwater systems must be
taken seriously by the Department. Does the government wish to destroy more of the Gardens of Stone
by approving these extensions?

How will the Department mitigate the increased concentrations of heavy metals into the Cox's River - and
hence Sydney's water supply? Reverse osmosis is not cheap so I suspect the proponent will simply dump
the water into creeks (irrespective of what an EiS might say - these tend to be only theoretical documents
and have little credence in terms of impacts and mitigation actions).

Centennial Coal need to be held accountable for the damage they have done and will cause in the future.
Their proposals for Springvale and Angus Place extensions must be revised in my view, with PaC review
and public hearings.

Yours sincerely

R G Hynes

The proposed Angus Place and Springvale longwall mining extensions will have a devastating effect on the biodiversity of the Gardens of Stone Region and is a threat to Sydney's water catchment.

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.

I respectfully submit that as the guardians of a land that has already been devastated by
overdevelopment you ensure that
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. 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,
Jan Pilgrim

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