Whilst the whole document is all about stage 1 and development work carried out on the west side of King's School, the report failed to mention (from a holistic perspective) the other drop off point used by King's School students - Gowan Crescent, Carlingford. The increase in number of students that is mentioned in your report is more than likely to have an impact on the adjoining suburbs, specifically, roundabout at Kingsdene shops. Currently, the proliferation of 'P' plater cars parked along both side of Bettington Road is very noticeable. Nothing against 'P' plate drivers, but there is a groundswell of support from residents around this area who want to petition Parramatta Council to put parking restriction times on the area surrounding Kingsdene oval, Westminster Avenue, Felton Road and Bettington Road. Your net zero emission report is just short in addressing how much extra car trips the whole development (not just stage 1) is going to generate. Planting a few miserable trees is just a 'tick in the box' approach.

The proposal to establish a new entrance to the school via Masons Drive is a precipitous idea. Masons Drive already experiences significant congestion, and to put a further school entrance on that road will be incredibly problematic. The traffic will exceed the intersection and will add substantial time to entering and exiting the road.

To grant this proposal will be to preference one singular cohort at the expense of many others. It is unnecessary and will be very disruptive.

I encourage you to visit Masons Drive between 3-4pm, in particular 3:30-4pm, to see the current level of congestion before considering adding to it.

This submission is in support of the proposed expansion of Mt pleasant Mine in the Hunter region. This mine expansion aligns with the the relevant NSW Planning priorities, regulatory requirements and responsible resource development. The expansion seeks to extend the operational life of the mine, optimise existing infrastructure, and deliver continued economic benefits while maintaining a strong commitment to environmental management and community well being. The Mt Pleasant Mine is a significant contributor to the Hunter Valley and States economy. The proposed expansion will create local jobs including direct operational roles and indirect employment across supply chains, contractors and services. It will support the economic stability particularly in Muswellbrook and the surrounding communities where mining remains a major employer. The mine will generate ongoing royalties and tax revenue for NSW, contributing to public services and infrastructure. These benefits are consistent with NSW Plannings' objective to support strong, diverse and resilient regional economies. Mining in the Hunter Valley produces some of the best quality coal in the world. Using coal generated from the Hunter reduces the need for other countries to mine coal, which results in a nett reduction in global green house gases. With world energy uncertainty it is imperative NSW takes decisive and responsible action to encourage and approve expansions of energy producing coal.

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To Whom It May Concern,
The proposal in consideration relates to mining for longer and larger amounts as follows:
Proposed Modification
Key aspects of the Modification would include:
• an extension of the permitted period of mining operations until 31 December 2032, to provide operational
certainty that mining operations at the Mount Pleasant Operation will continue beyond 22 December
2026; and
• an increase of the approved ROM coal extraction rate under Development Consent DA 92/97 from
10.5 Mtpa to 12.5 Mtpa.
A comparison of the approximate currently planned pit progression at the end of 2026 and at the end of 2032 is
provided on Figure 2.
The Modification would also incorporate some minor additions to the DA 92/97 Development Application area'

The fossil fuel industry significantly researched into their product decades ago and found that their product would create significant climatic impacts.
EXXON successfully projected temperature rise in connection to increased carbon concentrations in the atmosphere due to the combustion of their product. Shell stated in their documentary 'Climate of Concern' that change may occur to fast without severe dislocation.
To extend, expand, and continue fossil fuel extraction knowing that its combustion will significantly harm life is more than mere negligence.
There needs to be a serious acceptance of the climate crisis and not mere words devoid of action particularly for the sake of intergenerational equity.

I would like to object to this project on many grounds but am writing this submission to draw attention to the situation that this is not a mere "modification" (ie substantially the same development) as Mach Energy's previous approval (DA 92/97) but needs to be seen for what it is; a new mining project which should require proper assessment by the Independent Planning Commission. The people living in this part of the once beautiful Hunter Valley have been subjected to enough disruption to their lives and livelihoods by huge mining operations that anything less than a proper independent assessment would seem profoundly unjust. I also wish to draw attention to the current situation in this part of the Hunter Valley where other huge mining operations such as Yancoal with their Moolarben project, are following the same process in applying for approval for huge mine extensions. These can no longer be seen as individual projects and assessed as such. Their total and combined impacts on nearby Hunter communities, the Hunter Valley as a whole, and the combined impacts of huge increases in carbon pollution ( at a time when the NSW governments own Net Zero Commission has said there should not be any expansion of coal mining if we are to be consistent with our states climate laws) needs serious consideration by the IPC. The 'Denman Decision' made in the NSW Court of Appeal last year also made it clear that local impacts of climate change that are fuelled by mining and burning NSW coal must be considered by planning authorities. Although this case has now been referred to the High Court it is clear that Hunter Valley communities expect that proper and detailed assessment of all of the impacts of mining expansions are taken seriously and properly assessed by the IPC. As a concerned resident of the Hunter Valley I would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on this mine expansion proposal.

Expansion of the Mt Pleasant coal mine could make 1.5 million tonnes of local greenhouse gas pollution in the next ten years in NSW. This at a time when our state is not on track to meet its legislated 2030 or 2035 emissions reductions targets.
The NSW Court of Appeal’s Denman Decision make it clear that the local impacts of climate change caused by greenhouse pollution from this NSW coal mine have to be considered by planning authorities. As this decision is now in the High Court, acceptance of this application will cause legal and practical confusion with environmental and social consequences for the area.
The expansion of this mine is in direct contradiction to the Government's own advice from the NSW Net Zero Commission in December of last year that “extensions or expansions to coal mining in NSW are not consistent” with NSW climate law nor with the Paris Agreement temperature goals.
This expansion is not a modification. It is not “substantially the same development” as the one previously approved (DA 92/97) and calling it a “modification” avoids independent review. This project must go to the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) for proper assessment.
Thank you for your consideration of my submission.