I am in full favour of MTW extension being approved, it will effect myself, my family, friends and the community if this mine was to close.

I support mining jobs in Singleton, a town with a proud history of mining which i have witnessed in my 30 years as a local resident who moved here for mining. A strong future for all involved in the industry across NSW will only be possible if the Mount Thorley Warkworth continuation proceeds.

I have moved back to the Hunter Valley for continued work within the industry but after the last 2 years of down turn for economical and planning reasons am always concerned for my future and the Hunter Valley.

SCARED! If MTW doesn't get the extension then the outcome will be TOTAL devistation to all employees and the Hunter Valley. This will effect everyone even down to the butcher and baker. The Singleton community will not stand up to this outcome and all businesses will be effected. More job losses, businesses closing down . The Singleton Council needs to get off it's backsde and support us 100%. We donate alot of money each financial year to the council and don't get their support when we are screaming out for it. Please save our jobs as we all have huge mortgages and families to support. There are no jobs out there for 1300 of our employees to go and grab once we all get laid off!!!!

I am a local resident who has been a part of the Singleton Community all my life and personally seen the benefits of mining in a mining town. I support mining jobs in Singleton, a town with a proud history of mining and a strong future if the Mount Thorley Warkworth continuation proceeds.

I have grown up in Singleton all my life, my family works in the industry and moved to the Hunter Valley 30 years ago for mining. The Hunter is and always has been a mining community.
In the past 12 months we have seen the affects of a down-turn due to economical reasons and also approvals based, not only at MTW. Stop the backlash against mining, an industry that has always supported the community and working towards continual improvement.

To whom it may concern;
The uncertainty over Mount Thorley Warkworth's future puts at risk not only my future but the future of 1300 of my colleagues. The mine is simply seeking approvals to continue operating until 2035 on land it owns within the foot print of its existing mining leases. I am a current employee at Mount Thorley Warkworth and have been for the past 4 years. I currently live in Singleton with my young family and have found both the town and the wider Hunter region, a great place to live. The location, education and medical facilities, and employment opportunities are great. Personally, I enjoy working at Mount Thorley Warkworth and endeavour to continue to do so for some time. In my opinion, the community should embrace mining and the natural resource we've been gifted. Afford us the opportunity to extract it safely and to the benefit of our community and NSW.
John Najor
Singleton, NSW

I fully support the Warkworth Continuation project and I know many people within Maitland also support the ongoing development of the coal mining industry as it has one of the best reputations for environmental responsibility in the world.

As a Mount Thorley Warkworth employee and Singleton resident I know that the continuation MTW is critical to the future of our community and the Hunter Valley as a whole. MTW employs 1300 people, and approval of this planning application is required to secure employment of these people. Without the Warkworth Continuation the mine will not be able to keep up current production rates and jobs will be lost - assuming the mine would even be viable at lowered production rates.

It is noticeable that Singleton is hurting from the current mining downturn as many people have already had to leave town . Businesses are quieter, more houses are for sale, and the house prices are dropping. What will happen if another 1300 people lose their jobs? I know that I personally would have to leave the region to look for work, as there are very little mining related employment opportunities in the Hunter at the moment. How many others will have to leave too if the Warkworth Continuation isn't approved? What is going to happen to our communities?

Mount Thorley Warkworth is a 30 year old mine, wanting to continue mining on it's own land, and continue providing economic benefits to the local and Hunter regions .I support the Warkworth Continuation as we need to keep the jobs of the 1300 employees.

At 40 I've made a complete career change and taken on a 2 year traineeship as an Operator, and am working at the Mount Thorley Warkworth site. I'm a single mum of 4 and am trying my best to provide for my family. Without the go ahead for the site extension, myself and 1300 other people will be without job, not to mention the flow on affect to supporting businesses and the greater community. Please allow the extension and support our jobs, families and communities.