Warkworth Coal Mine Continuation

I have been a contractor operator through skilled employed at Mount Thorley Warkworth mine for 2.5 years. I started as a trainee. The need for this expansion to get approval is very important - not just for me and my young family, but for all the workers at the mine. The Hunter is known for its coal mines. Everyone will suffer if this expansion doesnt go through. It affects the small businesses along with big businesses. Everytime you fill up your car with fuel or turn on a light or appliance - I and my fellow workers are the reason that is possible. Without Mount Thorley Warkworth Mine - everyone will be worse off. The Mines do help alot of sporting organisations and schools with funding for projects that they normally couldnt afford. Keep mining in the Hunter instead of everything coming from overseas.

As an employee of Mount Thorley Warkworth and a long time local of Singleton i fully support the extension of MTW. My job and the jobs of many are relying on a successful application not just those employed at the site but the loss of jobs from the flow on effect will be enormous. I have already seen an impact on the local economy and businesses in Singleton in all sectors with some closing the doors for good while others downsize. i believe the continuation of mining in Singleton and at MTW to be of extreme importance to the local, regional and statewide economy. I imlpore you to not allow so few to destroy the hopes and needs of so many. Thank You

I support the project for the economic and social benefits it will bring to the Hunter.

it a good idea to give mt thorley walkworth an extension for jobs in the hunter

I rely on my job at Warkworth to provide for my household. It is vital to myself, my family, my fellow workmates and the surrounding communities that Warkworth continues to operate.

i support the expansion

i surpport the approvel of MTW mining extention

As a father of four children, husband and soul earner for the household it is critical that the Warkworth extension goes forward.

I support the coal mine expansion as I believe that the hunter valley needs the coal mining industry.

I agree with the submission.It will help my family and my community.

i need my job to support my family and pay the bills

this extention will provide me and my family on going support for employment and our future in the hunter region. without this type of job security our future would result in having to leave the area. this would be the case for many other families and would see this area suffer in the mining sector as well as other sectors

I fully support the extension of Mt Thorley Warkworth mine. This will ensure future employment for myself and family to stay with in the hunter. My wife is a local teacher and we have three children with a mortgage, therefor a strong contributer to the local community. If extension does not go ahead we would have to sell and relocate, which would be a loss to the local community.

We are in full support for the extension to be approved

I would liken to offer my support to this submission. As an employee of MTW, myself and family are supported by this job. We own a house in Broke, and support local busnesses. I believe that the go ahead for the mine extension would benifit all involved.

I strongly support the extension at MTW. The uncertainty surrounding the future of this mine is a major concern for myself and my family. I am currently employed at MTW and I hope to be for many years to come. I understand the objection to this extension but I believe the employment oppportinities now and in the future far out way the negative impacts, especially considering the current unemployment trends in the area.

I fully support the extension of Warkworth mine as been working in the company for 3 years as a contractor . Having this approved would give myself and others in the area a chance of full time work .As i live in the maitland area and support my family . Having the extension not approved would mean relocation from the hunter valley to find work in another state and moving my family from there schools etc.

This will provide 1300 employees with a secure future for themselves and their families . It will also allow small business in the area to continue their operationsand employment for their employees

Im depending on this extention to get approved so i can keep my job and support my family and so i can continue to live in the hunter valley.

job sercurity
its not new mine its been going 30 years or so

I wish to raise possible consequences for consideration of the Department of Planning if the continuation of the mine is not approved in the upcoming possibility of extension:

-1300 Workers are dependent on Mount Thorley Warkworth for their income to support themselves and their Families, which in turn supports local business and local community groups. If the extension is denied, it will be a significant blow to the Hunter Valley workforce and Economy, as the site will reduce its sustainability and its workforce.

-Confidence from Business Investors and Companies in the region will be reduced if the extension is denied, as the International Companies like Rio Tinto Coal and Allied will start to remove their presence in the region.

-The Fossil Fuel industries are in their twilight decades with the finate resources available and the effect on the environment in the long term, however, as previously mentioned many workers rely on these Industries along with the wider community. To ensure a smooth transition from a Fossil Fueled World to a Energy Sustainable Planet via Clean Energy Technology, the move has to be gradual for the population to maintain living standards and employment as the Technology and Infrastructure is implemented in the coming decades. The Mount Thorley Warkworth Site would be a sustainable candidate to allow this smooth transition.

Thankyou for your time and consideration.