I am writing to support the proposed mine extension. I have lived here all my life and this area was built by mining and the factory. I have also worked in this mine and know it provides may families with income and support. 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 object to Clarence Colliery's Modification 11 proposal. Should it be approved despite widespread community opposition, the following conditions must be imposed:

* Approval must be linked to the upgrade of the Lidsdale coal unloader, reducing dependence on the wet and polluting Springvale mine.

* The use of truck to transport 300,000 tonnes of coal must be abandoned and replaced by a mandatory guarantee to switch to 100% railway transport.

* The full environmental, social, traffic, pollution and road safety risks associated with 7000 truck trips per annum must be honestly reported and effectively managed.

* Local use of the mined coal must be prioritized, with the focus on supplying the Mt Piper Power Station to eliminate the need for any new coal mines or mine expansions in the region.

* Rehabilitation requirements must be completely overhauled to reflect the current needs of the area and the community and these standards must be routinely revised and rigorously enforced.

To whom it may concern,

I write to register my strongest objection to the proposed extension of Clarence Colliery consent and the use of coal wash from this mine to cap a toxic fly ash mess from Wallerawang Power Plant at Sawyers Swamp Creek. I am a mother of two and the daughter of a six-generation farming family. All Australians and our elected representatives have a fiduciary duty to protect our climate and environment for present and future generations. I simply cannot understand how the government continues to ignore its own science, which is unequivocal: coal is inconsistent with our climate goals.

The ‘Spotlight on Coal’ report released by the NSW Net Zero Commission in December 2025 acknowledges that coal mine expansions in NSW are not consistent with a safe climate or the NSW Climate Change Act, and that current planning controls are failing to address the problem. NSW Labor established the Commission to provide such independent advice, at arms' length from government, as the centrepiece of its 2023 Climate Change Act. Why waste taxpayer dollars on this commission if its advice is ignored? We need urgent investment in the clean energy transition, not more coal and gas approvals. I

The report states that: “Continued extensions or expansions to coal mining in NSW are not consistent with the emissions reduction targets in the Climate Change Act or the Paris Agreement temperature goals it gives effect to” and that “Changes are required to the planning framework to ensure consent authorities undertake a rigorous assessment of the greenhouse gas emissions and climate change impacts of mines.

If this terrible extension is approved, then at the minimum, it should be required to:

If the extension is approved despite community opposition, it must come with these five strict conditions:

Link approval to the upgrade of the Lidsdale coal unloader. This critical infrastructure would reduce reliance on the polluting, wet Springvale mine.
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.
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.
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.
Strengthen rehabilitation requirements. Existing rehab commitments are outdated and inadequate. Any extension must impose modern, enforceable rehabilitation standards.

Yours sincerely,

Emily Edwards
Waverley NSW 2024

Hello my name is Brendan neaves and I am writing to throw my support behind the Clarence mod11 project I have lived within the area of concern all my life and always supported the coal industry within the area when Angus place and the open it’s at cullenbullen shut many years ago the community took a massive blow not only with mass job losses but also business shut this hit the community hard Lithgow’s always depended on mining in the area and Centenial always threw a lot of money back into the community for major sporting organisations businesses and our local council locals are seing our local community suffering very hard at present with cost of living sky rocketing youth crime soaring and rapid decline with the towns in general I my self are very concerned for the future with in our area and this is why it is very important that this extension and others within the area be approved I know there will always be backlash from other organised groups but I strongly thing the actual community needs this to happen for our future generation

The This proposal seeks to extend operations for another five years. At a time when we urgently need to reduce reliance on coal, approving extended coal extraction is the wrong direction for the Gardens of Stone region and for NSW.

The Gardens of Stone Alliance is urging supporters to oppose the extension in its current form. Mining and burning coal prolongs the environmental damage already affecting our waterways. landforms and climate.
Still – this is a significant opportunity to demand change.

If the extension is approved despite community opposition, it must come with these five strict conditions:

Link approval to the upgrade of the Lidsdale coal unloader. This critical infrastructure would reduce reliance on the polluting, wet Springvale mine.
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.
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.
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.
Strengthen rehabilitation requirements. Existing rehab commitments are outdated and inadequate. Any extension must impose modern, enforceable rehabilitation standards.
This is a critical moment. Five more years of coal extraction is not a minor administrative change — it is a significant decision for our environment, our communities and the Gardens of Stone.

“I am writing to support the proposed mine extension . This mine provides steady work for more than 300 people,many of whom live locally,including myself and people I know. These jobs can help families stay in the area and give our community security and stability. The mine also suooorts 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 in 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 fur the whole region. Losing these jobs would hurt our community, but continuing the mine will keep it thriving.”

I object to the.
Continued operation of Clarence Colliery for a further 5 year period beyond 31 December 2026.
Application Number
DA504-00-Mod-11
I've said it in a number of submissions now. Enough is enough!
I was under the understanding, that on a national and global level, we are transitioning away from coal for environmental reasons.
If we keep on approving extensions to coal mines, there will be no incentive to research and implement renewable forms of power to replace thermal and coking coal.
Last October, returned home from a trip to Hill End via Mudgee , Ulan, and the Hunter Valley. Once North of Mudgee heading toward Ulan, There was a brown/black haze on the horizon. I can't help that think that this haze was dust pollution from the coal mines in this area. These areas are part of our food bowl. Coal dust pollution falling on crops, being ingested by livestock, the threat of mining disturbing our underground water aquifers and falling on surface water catchments is unacceptable. This is not what produces healthy food. Not to mention, healthy human beings.
The State and Federal governments need to stop relying on coal for income.
Exporting coal is only shifting the pollution from burning coal elsewhere. But it is still contributing to Global warming which affects us all.
We need to shift away from coal. Not only for Australia's sake, but for the rest of the world. If we continue down the coal road, we will all be burnt to a crisp before the coal runs out.
Regards, David Platt.

To whom it may concern I am a full time employee of Clarence colliery And hope to be for many years to come I hope you take this application seriously for there is many of people that depend on this mine businesses ,families. As well as different public groups and organisations which have been supported by Clarence colliery .
hope to see the mine run well into the future

If the extension is approved despite community opposition, it must come with these five strict conditions:
Link approval to the upgrade of the Lidsdale coal unloader. This critical infrastructure would reduce reliance on the polluting, wet Springvale mine.
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.
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.
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.
Strengthen rehabilitation requirements. Existing rehab commitments are outdated and inadequate. Any extension must impose modern, enforceable rehabilitation standards.

Clarence colliery modification 11 should be approved as it be if it’s the community by employing over 300 local people and drives local economy which in turn supports local business and the state economy and government
Environmental impact studies detail comprehensive studies noting no significant adverse impacts from the extension