I’ve have only been working at Clarence colliery for 1 full year now and it has helped my family life more than I could’ve imagined. I support the extension of Clarence colliery. It would benefit not only me but the other workers and the community.

It's my job

As someone who has grown up with a close personal connection to the local natural environment, I strongly oppose the time extension of the Clarence Colliery. As the real impacts of climate change loom more threatening than ever before, approving extended coal extraction is the wrong direction for the Gardens of Stone region and for NSW. We must reduce our reliance on coal and transition quickly to renewables. The mining operation should not be continued under any circumstances.

In case that this crucial direction is not taken by the NSW government and extraction continues despite the existential risk it poses, I urge the following considerations:
1. The Lidsdale coal unloader must be upgraded. This is critical infrastructure which would reduce reliance on the polluting, wet Springvale mine.
2. Extracted coal must be transported by rail, not truck, reducing the significant impact on the local community and environment.
3. Local use (such as at Mount Piper) should be prioritised, rather than exporting the coal internationally.
4. Rehabilitation requirements but be significantly strengthened and enforced.
5. Old waste dumps must be rehabilitated immediately to stop fine sediments running off into the Wollangambe River.

I am writing to support the proposed mine extension. This mine provides steady work for more than three hundred people, many of whom live locally, including myself and people I know. These jobs help families stay in the area and give our community security and stability. The mine also supports many other local businesses, contractors, shops, and services that rely on it.
Mining has always been a big part of our community. It’s part of who we are and has supported generations of local families. Keeping the mine going helps protect that history and ensures our town continues to grow and stay strong.
The mining methods used here are carefully managed and designed to have very little impact on the environment and the land on the surface. The company monitors this closely, and the community sees the benefits of mining done responsibly.
Most importantly, this is a local mine that employs local people. The extension means ongoing work, ongoing support for local families, and ongoing benefits for the whole region. Losing these jobs would hurt our community, but continuing the mine will help keep it thriving.

Clarence coal,

Supports many familys and business in and around the lithgow area and has done so for many years I think its imperative this continues.

I obtain employment at clarence - a lack of this extension would cause me to become redundant

"I am writing to support the proposed mine extension. This mine provides steady work for more than three hundred people, many of whom live locally, including myself and people I know. These jobs help families stay in the area and give our community security and stability. The mine also supports many other local businesses, contractors, shops, and services that rely on it.
Mining has always been a big part of our community. It’s part of who we are and has supported generations of local families. Keeping the mine going helps protect that history and ensures our town continues to grow and stay strong.
The mining methods used here are carefully managed and designed to have very little impact on the environment and the land on the surface. The company monitors this closely, and the community sees the benefits of mining done responsibly.
Most importantly, this is a local mine that employs local people. The extension means ongoing work, ongoing support for local families, and ongoing benefits for the whole region. Losing these jobs would hurt our community, but continuing the mine will help keep it thriving."

From that point you can move to finalise the submission, Thank you for your assistance.

This project is vital to the community and provides little to no harm

I fully support the Clarence Mine modification.

This Mine supports many Residents of Lithgow and the neighboring towns. Many Businesses rely on this mine and their livelihood depends substantially on the survival of the mines in the area. It is therefore of great importance that the extension be granted.