Warkworth Coal Mine Continuation

Mt. Thorley Warkworth mine is extremely important to the local economy and community for the 1300 direct jobs and familys that are dependant on it. Also the flow on jobs and businesses will be greatly effected if this does not go ahead. Common sense should prevail.

I hope my submission will help

Dear Planning Department,
I would like to lodge my support for the continuation of the Mount Thorley Warkworth extension. This mine has been operating for 30 years. It is very responsive about meeting its environment and community obligations. The local area really needs the jobs and financial security that comes with the mine.

Its true, that mining leaves a nasty scar on the land. Its the price the human race pays for being reliant on coal energy for our electricity needs. I would say the best way forward to minimise the impact of mining on the environment is to get the most of existing mines. New mines are NOT what we need - at least, until the old ones are spent.

Lets proceed wth the Mount Thorley Warkworth extension and exercise a tighter control on any new mine developments.

Sincerely,
Craig Garlick

I would like to submit my organisations support for the continuing of mining at Mt Thorley Warkworth. As a long time contractor, providing much needed support to the Hydrocarbons management at MTW. Hydrocarbon management is a life line of many a mining company, with which it can generate reports of the carbon footprint of the mining company, to which it can capture inefficiencies, that can be reviewed and rectified. 1300 jobs depend on Mount Thorley Warkworth which has been part of the Singleton community for more than 30 years. I can only imagine what the impact would be to families who have been in the region for generations if it is not approved to continue mining. But the impact doesn't stop with the people directly employed by MTW, but also the many contractors that provide many a great service to the region who continually strive to improve efficiency's.

Best Regards

"The Singleton community has great reliance on mining -- the town and many business / school / community aspects need mining so they prosper - larger mining companies do follow legal requirements and manage their responsibilities for land areas -- it is important these corporate neighbours are allowed to continue so the town can also be guaranteed a good future for families living in the area, for businesses servicing those families and also so the wonderful level of 'good living' continues - a reason my family and I have stayed in Singleton for over 25years with mining bringing us to the area in the first place.

My company supports the MTW Extension Project. This development has been an integral part of the Upper Hunter economy for 30 years. The cessation of operation at MTW would be a major blow, not only for the mines' 1300 employees, but for hundreds of others in the mining support sector. My company employs 17 people and we have a substantial amount of business with MTW. The loss of this business would jeopardise our viability and would result in job losses and possible closure of the business. I am aware of many other businesses that would be in the same position and I urge the Department to consider the economic significance of MTW and the devastating impacts if the extension is not approved.

Working closely with Mount Thorley Warkworth over the years, I've seen the company continually strive to do what is best for the surrounding community. From major projects to minimise any negative impacts of the operation on the surrounding area, to giving opportunities to local businesses providing much needed jobs. Without the continuation of MTW, my job, the jobs of others at MTUDDA and also the future of our branch would be drastically effected.

Mining is a large part of my work load and employment. Currently I work between Mount Thorley Warkworth and Hunter Valley Operations. Should production at Warkworth finish there will not be enough work to sustain my position and I am likely to either loss my job or be forced to take a position away from home. The loss of this job would mean not only the loss of my job but also the loss my house, moving away from my family and friends to stay employed and the loss of my way of life.

"1300 direct jobs depend on Mount Thorley Warkworth which has been part of the Singleton community for more than 30 years. I can only imagine what the impact would be to families who have been in the region for generations if it is not approved to continue mining. But the impact doesn't stop with the people directly employed by MTW: I contract directly to MTW Nth and Sth CHPP. These two sites are approx 2/3 of my business. Without the continuation of these sites, it will directly impact myself, my service staff, transport, logistic and manufacture support personal. This will be felt right across our organisations".

As an employee at MTW I wish to show my support for the expansion project. I am currently saving a deposit to buy a house in Singleton; without this expansion I am worried I will not have the job security needed to make mortgage payment.

I wish to stay in Singleton for the next 10 years at least and do not wish to leave MTW.

I can only imagine what the impact would be to families who have been in the region for generations if it is not approved to continue mining. Because 1300 jobs depend on Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) which has been part of the Singleton community for more than 30 years. In 2013 MTW spent over $188 million with their businesses in the Upper Hunter. I believe without the continuation, impacts will be felt right across the Hunter region.

I wish to support the MTW expansion project as I believe it will be beneficial to the entire community.

In 198I, I came to Muswellbrook to work in the mining support sector. Like many others I have raised a family and developed close connections with the Upper Hunter community.

Mining developments, like MTW, have been part of the economic landscape for 30 years. They are also part of the social and community landscape. Over 30 years people develop a sense of community with their neighbours, business associates and work mates. In my opinion, the cessation of a major development like MTW would have profound social impacts like population reduction, family separation, relocation expense, and stress related health issues. There would also be significant impacts on community organisations who receive funding and in kind support from MTW.

There are about 40,000 people in the Upper Hunter and their economic well-being is largely dependent on the coal industry. MTW is a major producer and employer in that industry.

I support economic development which is done in an economically, environmentally and socially responsible way. It is obvious that mining developments do not please everyone, but I have little time for those few who put their personal views and lifestyle preferences ahead of the well-being of the majority.

I would urge the Department to consider the 'common good' in determining this development and recommend its' approval.

I wish to show my support for the Mount Thorley Warkworth expansion project as it will benefit the entire Hunter Valley and surrounding areas.

1300 jobs depend on Mount Thorley Warkworth which has been part of the Singleton community for more than 30 years. I can only imagine what the impact would be to families who have been in the region for generations if it is not approved to continue mining. But the impact doesn't stop with the people directly employed by MTW: in 2013 alone we spent over $188 million with local businesses in the Upper Hunter. Without the continuation, impacts will be felt right across the Hunter region".

The Singleton community rely on the continuation of mining - if the expansion does not go ahead there will ne jobs losses not only at the mine itself but from the wider community as a whole.

I support the Warkworth Continuation project.

I Support the submission for extension of the Warkworth and MTO mines

We depend on coal: from the flick of a switch to the walls around us, there is no denying coal is an essential ingredient to the daily grind we all take for granted. I depend on coal: I have chosen a career dedicated to supporting Australian miners. I hear all of the stories - the good and the not-so-good, and I stand behind my support of the industry because it is such an essential contributor to the Australian economy, the Australian way of life and the Australian population. 1300 workers at Mount Thorley Warkworth depend on coal: I have seen firsthand just how hard coal miners work to deliver the core ingredient for what we all take for granted. These people work tirelessly to support their families and form an integral part of surrounding communities. When Mount Thorley Warkworth has ticked all of the regulatory boxes to continue their significant contribution to in the Hunter Valley, who are we to deny its workers the fundamental opportunity of providing for their families and their communities? I believe in the contribution of these workers and necessity of this continuation of mining for Mount Thorley Warkworth.

Not only does Singleton and surrounding areas rely ecconomically on Mount Thorley Warkworth and RTCA but I myself as a Line Supervisor need this extension to go ahead. I look after just under 100 operators at MTW and just about every one of them is wishing this ordeal be over so they can seccure their careers. Not only does the extension effect the operators but their families who rely on the income. As I now reside in Singleton I hope for this town & local businesses the extension is approved, with house prices dropping the town couldn't take any more of a blow to have this rejected. MTW is more than a coalmine it's part of the community.