Warkworth Coal Mine Continuation

I cannot understand how and why this application is still being considered when it was over ruled TWICE in high court challenges, it is environmentally wrong and morally wrong for this development to go ahead. I also question how it can when ruled to be LEGALLY WRONG to go ahead, that the state can ignore the very rules that they have set to Govern, and on a whim change the LAW to suit a multi national corporation who has admitted to it being unviable to go ahead but who wants to prove that they will not be told what to do by a group of people whose very life style and homes are being threatened. This does not include the destruction of unique river sands and woodlands. If for no other reason at least UPHOLD THE LEGAL SYSTEM and dont let a multi national company change our legal system just because they want to.

This extesion is detremental to mine and my workmates career future. The industry is struggling enough now without the impact of MTW closing down.

I am supporting the MTW extension for the sake of the protection of Jobs in the Hunter Valley. There has already been numerous job losses on other sites & I would like to see the site expand and continue to do business as we have in previous years.
Our parent company has a great track record with enviromental management and MTW should be allowed to access further regions of its lease without impacting its neighbours.
There is actually local neighbours in favour of the expansion but a small minority and the media are making a lot of noise to stop the expansion, basically this is happening because of their anti mining mindsets. I find this wrong that a few adjitators can generate a movement outside and inside of our region that could potentially close one of our local businesses that is a major employer with many of businesses relying on its operation. If the expansion is rejected then it will have a very bad effect on our local economy.

I current operate equipment on site at MTW and have lived locally all my life. I have no desire to make my family leave the area and believe that if this extension doesn't get approved this is a very strong possibility.

This extension is important to me and my family and for the future of Singleton and the larger Hunter Valley. I fully support this.

This is to register my support for the mine extention at Warkworth. The Hunter Valley has a history of mining and has more Coal mines in one small area than anywhere in Australia. The extention will have a minimal impact and should go ahead.

I have lived in Singleton all my life & I can see the impact of the mining industry within this area. The mining industry provides work for the local people and supports various community projects. In the current economic climate where mines are reducing employees and shutting down completely I can see the impact to local business. Real estate sales and rentals are falling and long term local businesses are closing. We need the MTW approval for the greater well being of our community.

Mtw not getting it's extension would affect my family and I a great deal. Since my wife is a stay at home mother for now as our boy is only 17 months old and we have another due in November, losing my job would mean I couldn't pay our mortgage, bills or feed my family. And there would be thousands in the same position. A great number of other fitters losing their jobs at the same time would also make it extremely hard to find work, as I know there is a lack of jobs around as it is.
I personally think it is selfish of the people who are opposing our extension as the people "affected" by it is far outweighed by the people it would affect if it was to not go through. Not only the people who work at the mine, but all associated businesses, many in the local town of Singleton.

as an employee of mtw i would like to see the extention go ahead so i can stay working local and supporting my family and the local businesses in the area.

A lot of employees and their families rely on the mining industry.

To help with the economy and provide jobs for the future

Alot of families, businesses and communities rely on the continuation of the mine. Without it we will all suffer.

I would like to voice my strong support for the extension of MTW. Being currently employed at MTW as a contractor the decision on the proposed extension will have a direct impact on myself and my family.

I feel with the younger generation coming through that I would like them to have the opportunity that have been able to enjoy at MTW as a Mount Thorley and MTW employee over the last 25 years.

i would like to see it go though for my family

I am supporting the continuation of Warkworth as I believe the local economy can not afford any more loss of jobs.This will also have a catastrophic effect on all the businesses that warkworth support and the families that rely on their employment.

I support the MT Thorley moderfication cause i think the impact on the 1300 imployies would be horrible if they lost there job not only to them self but there familys and the community that they support. Not only the familyes would suffer from the impact but the industry that the mine itself would suffer also.

I am married with four children and a mortgage. With the only wage coming into the household it is critical that i stay employed in the mining industry as it is the only field that i have worked in for the last thirty years. My children are all still at school and nearing fifty years of age will have dificulty finding another job

the mtw extension is very important to the local community as it will keep 1300 people in jobs and keep the local community going

myself and my family need this mine to continue on for many years to come so i and evrybody else here can support and raise there families.so many local people and businesses reley on mt thorley and every other mine in the area.when the coal industry is strong the whole of the hunter vally is strong.