Warkworth Coal Mine Continuation

i Support MTW's bid to extend it mine lease for the MTW site.
As many people not just employee's of the mine but others around the area. If MTW's extension does not get approved 1300 jobs will be lost from mine, but what about the thousands more who sell products to the mine, who work on the house's for the miners or the shops that people buy food from who depend on the mines workers, the little guys who need MTW open to keep work. By stopping something like this mine the follow on effect will be worse all because there are a few people having a winge. These people need to stop thinking of themselves and think of the others who depend on this extention.

I provide this submission in support of the Warkworth Continuation Project. The ecology report and the proposed biodiversity offset strategy provide acceptable compensation for the project's impacts.

I work in the mining industry and am supportive of the Warkworth continuation proiceeding. I am an owner of a property in Singleton and plan to move back there in the next couple of years. I work for Rio Tinto and have recently moved from Singleton after being based there for 3.5 years. My family and i want to resettle in Singleton and without a strong mining industry this will not be possible. I have seen the impact the downturn has had on the community of Singleton from families to businesses. I believe the Warkworth continuation should go ahead with strong conditions imposed to manage any impacts from the operation

We support the Mount Thorley Warkworth planning application and its 1300 employees.

I support the Mount Thorley Warkworth planning application and its 1300 employees.

To all

I have worked at RTCA for 25 years this August, during this time I have seen many business set up in and around the valley that supply service's to MTW mine and other mines in the area.

If the mine was not to get its approval it would have a large impact not only on the direct employees but also the family business that supply services, and the whole local economy .

Where other mines are clossing due to the high Austrailan dollar and low coal price that are largly outside of NSW government control, we need to support those mines that are still operating.

There is room for all, you only have to visit to find cattle walking around most lease's, while the Vine Yards and Horse Studs may be greener, they employee far less people per acre than any mine.

In short the Wine Industry and Horse Studs can't support the Hunter Valley economy like the mines have for so many years.

Yours
Sincerly
Shane Saunders

I have been living in the Singleton area now for over 30 years and have worked in the Mining Industry here in this area for all of that time. My income and lifestyle has been provided from employment in this industry for which I am very grateful. I have seen the changes that have occurred in the area during that time including -
1. Growth of the township population and facilities as a result of the employment of local people. MTW employs local people.
2. Growth of the subsiduary industries that are a part of the supply base for the coal industry. This has bought additional people into the area and has provided resources that are also used in other local industries.
3. Growth of the town infrastructure that has increased the quality of life for all ages. EG. Larger schools brings more depth and choice in subjects offered, increased range of sporting facilities.
4. Support of local communal organisations (sport,, charities, etc) from donations to these organisations from Coal companies. MTW and Rio Tinto (Coal & Allied) have been a significant supportor contributor directly or a co-contributor with the site personnel to local schools, sporting organisations and local infrastructure.

There are issues that are created by Coal companies including creation of dust, noise and disturbance of local lands and MTW has contributed to these issues as well. Primary Industry in all its forms contribute to these issues. These issues have not been shirked by MTW Management and they have continually addressed these issues by -
1. Following the Laws of the Land as setout in these environmental areas by putting into place controls to minimise impact dust and noise on the environement.
2. Listening and reacting to the concerns of its neighbours and the local community.
3. Being procactive in management and measurement of exceedances and addressing quickly any resulting issues.

I sincerely hope the submission to continue mining is approved. I would like to see the opportunities that have been afforded to me by employment in this industry and provision of my families needs, and wants, continue to be available to my children and others in this area for many years to come.

Living in the Singleton region for several years, I have seen the high point of the mining boom attract new people into the area. People who are eager to adopt the rural lifestyle, participate in community events and contribute to the economy of the town. The Mt Thorley Warkworth mine has played a large part in the growth of Singleton and whilst the mining boom has all but come to an end, those who work at the mine still remain commited to their jobs and the community they have chosen to become a part of.

MTW is a key contributor to the local and state economies. I have worked for Rio Tinto for more than 25 years and various roles but started my career as an apprentice electrician. These opportunities will be lost to the local young men and women who desire to begin their career within the trades.
MTW has leading environmental and community support systems and processes and continues to act responsibility to have mining in the hunter valley. Please support the MTW continuation.

This project will contribute strongly to the local, regional and national economy at a time when the outlook is ever more challenged. It will also continue to ensure power provision in developing and developed countries. Rio Tinto is one of only a handful of organisations capable of ensuring the mine is managed in a responsible way in consulation with the local community.

Please allow the mining to continue

I feel this approval is absolutely critical for everyone - including the community, the people and Australia as a whole. Right at this time, Australia needs Mining as we are seeing alot of other industries shutting or winding up and Australia is not making or exporting alot any more.
Unlike other areas where Mining has been approved, the region that's proposed is good for nothing land & not in direct opposition with rich agricultural land. Mining will likely improve the visual aspect for what is currently there.
Also the work MTW have done in addressing things like improvements to sound attenuation and 'silent' reverse beepers at night shows they are dedicated to working with their neighbours to address some of the things that annoy them, believing it is now a one way street.
In my opinion, these affected people / neighbours will be better looked after if the mine goes ahead then if it doesn't.

For these reasons and more, the Government should be doing everything to protect this fragile industry and to approve this application.

I support the continuation of MTW mine because this operation have demonstrated its commitment for the environment and thecommunity. Over 30 years in the Region, Warkworth Mine have contributed to the economy growth in the Hunter by creating thousands of direct and indirect jobs.

In times of economic Uncertainty, with High coal prices, and unemployement rate ramping up, I can't see any logical argument to knock back this project . Instead, we need to make the necessary adjustments (if any) to make this happens, for the good of the Region and ultimately for the country.

I think many People don't realise the impications of Knocking back a proposal like this, where a huge effort's been made to secure this project in the frame of the Australian Law. The truth is that this will undermine the Investing Confidence in the Region, forcing the investors to put their capital in other countries where yield is higher.

I support the continuation of MTW mine because this operation have demonstrated its commitment for the environment and thecommunity. Over 30 years in the Region, Warkworth Mine have contributed to the economy growth in the Hunter by creating thousands of direct and indirect jobs.

In times of economic Uncertainty, with High coal prices, and unemployement rate ramping up, I can't see any logical argument to knock back this project . Instead, we need to make the necessary adjustments (if any) to make this happens, for the good of the Region and ultimately for the country.

I think many People don't realise the impications of Knocking back a proposal like this, where a huge effort's been made to secure this project in the frame of the Australian Law. The truth is that this will undermine the Investing Confidence in the Region, forcing the investors to put their capital in other countries where yield is higher.

In times of economic Uncertainty, with High coal prices, and unemployement rate ramping up, I can't see any logical argument to knock back this project . Instead, we need to make the necessary adjustments (if any) to make this happens, for the good of the Region and ultimately for the country.

We moved here almost 4 years ago and have become a part of the community we have had our 2nd child here and our eldest is in the local school my neighbours work at the same mine and in our area are more people employed by our mine when I started here we were approved for many years to come and have started investing in the local area for our future it is now on hold we are afraid to go out on a limb in this climate if the extension goes ahead we can invest once again but will have to wait and see .the mine goes to great effort to do the right thing buy the environment and and I'm happy to support it

i work as a miner at MTW and have a family in the local area. My wife is a teacher in the area n we have 2 kids at the local school. We also own a home in singleton n love the area. If mtw extension doesnt go thru my family have to move n we will loose our home.

Hello Planning Team,
myself and my family is in a very unstable and confused state, of our future and our kids living in hunter valley.
it is very disappointing that in NSW we are not having a good planning and environment team, capable of planning the mine expansions ahead in time and have better planned controls in place for a better environment.
not letting mining extensions will not only decrease motivation for mining companies it will increase unemployment rate and eventually increase criminal activities in the region.
Being a part of the mining industry and live in mining towns for few years I understand that closing one of the mine will impact the region's real-estate, dependant companies, subcontractors as well as impact education of our kids and growth of the region.
I believe that the planning team will take appropriate action and have enough controls in place and allow for MTW extension to mine.

As a local company Workpac employs over 60 people at MT Thorley Warkworth, our company and it employees rely on the work we have at the site. If MTW doesn't get the extension approval it will have a considerable impact on our 60 people in the field leaving them with out work and an impacting on our local office and the local community

The Mt Thorley Warkworth continuation is necessary not only to keep people/families in jobs in the Hunter but also to keep Singleton and surrounding districts alive and prosporous. There are a large number of businesses in the Valley that rely heavily on mining and mining related industry - more job losses if the continuation is not granted. Is that what we need or want? Will that be the best possible outcome?

Think about it.