Division of Resources & Geoscience advice attached.

I wish to lodge my objection to this latest proposal for 4 dewatering boreholes including 3 within close proximity of the Goulburn River near “ The Drip’’

I have been a regular visitor to this section of the Goulburn River over the last 20 years and have observed the impacts of the mining operations on the River. There is ample evidence of the reduction in the flows and quality of water in the river. Further interception of groundwater can only exacerbate the situation.

The onus of proof should be to establish whether this additional development will have a neutral or beneficial effect on the groundwater and the River. All scientific evidence offered by the proponent needs to be reviewed by an independent scientific body.

Evidence that the ESD principles in the NSW Protection of the Environment Act are complied with also needs to be established, in particular intergenerational equity and precautionary principle.

I trust you will consider these concerns

Dear Sir/Madam

Re: MOORLARBEN COAL PROJECT STAGE 1 - MODIFICATION 15


I would like to put my objection to this new modification.

1- Already a greater drawdown of groundwater than previously acknowledged has been reported. This is unacceptable at a time in history when water preservation has reached a crisis level. Enough water is being taken considering we have 3 huge coal mines operating in the area and we know the havoc the Climate Crisis is causing.

2- The drilling of 3 dewatering boreholes so close to 'The Drip' and the Goulburn river cannot be allowed to happen. This treasured area has to be preserved for future generations. It's a National Park which means the water should be flowing for every human and animal species to enjoy.

3- Also how is it possible that a large coal mining company could be given the go ahead to access a biodiversity offset area? How daring would that be?

4- My last point concerns the cultural heritage of the area which is significant. Moorlarben has no right to tread on land that has been used by aboriginal people for thousand of years.

To conclude, I hope this modification will be most strongly opposed by the NSW Government.

Yours sincerely,


Elisabeth Brasseur
4 George St
Mudgee, NSW 2850

BCD Response Moolarben Mod 15

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Re: RE Moolarben UG4 Aboriginal Culture Heritage Assessment-Draft Report

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