I have family in the industry and would like to see them employed in the future. Everyone there needs to be employed.

Clarence Colliery provides significant economic activity in the Lithgow LGA, and across NSW. The site is close to existing infrastructure such as Mt Piper power station, and provides export to international markets of higher quality coal. Energy security continues to be a significant global issue and the continuation of the colliery provides certainty to customers both locally and internationally of high quality, low environmental impact products to the markets, supporting energy security and lower environmental impacts through the utilisation of higher quality products in the energy mix.

Mining and burning coal prolongs the environmental damage already affecting our waterways, landforms and climate. I want a livable future for my child, one free of air pollution, free from the catastrophic impacts of climate change that are accelerated by the greenhouse gases that result from burning coal. Renewable energy is available and ready to scale up. This extension is unnecessary and unethical.
If the extension is approved - shame on whoever approves it. Put your name against the decision for the historical record, your descendants should be aware of your legacy.

Despite community opposition, if approved, it must come with these five strict conditions:

1. Link approval to the upgrade of the Lidsdale coal unloader. This critical infrastructure would reduce reliance on the polluting, wet Springvale mine.
2. Reject the continued approval of 300,000 tonnes of coal by truck. There is no justification for extending years of heavy truck movements through the Blue Mountains and Sydney. Rail is available and should be mandatory.
3. Acknowledge the real impacts of truck transport. The claim of “no or negligible” impacts does not reflect the experience of communities dealing with noise, traffic, diesel pollution and road safety risks from over 7000 truck trips every year.
4. Prioritise local use over export. Most Clarence coal is exported. If extraction continues, it should supply Mount Piper Power Station to avoid pressure for new coal from more damaging mines in the region.
5. Strengthen rehabilitation requirements. Existing rehab commitments are outdated and inadequate. Any extension must impose modern, enforceable rehabilitation standards.

I full support this project

This needs to be approved for the workers of the colliery and the community of Lithgow

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."

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.

I have been employed at this work site for 18 years,currently have family members also employed at this site who have young familys that this site provides for,would be very heart breaking to see this extention to not move forward..

I support the project

"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 my partner 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."