Dear Sir/Madam,

State Significant Project - Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 12_5594)
There are many reasons to make a submission that requests this development to NOT go ahead. Below are a few salient, site specific points but I also want to make a broad statement about Climate Change. I feel quite flabbergasted (if not enraged) by what appears to be a huge growth in coal and other fossil fuel-related industries in this State and Nation at a time when we should be doing everything under the sun possible to WIND BACK these industries that are killing our planet and hence our children's future. This is generational injustice that is being perpetrated here - as has been recognised by the UN all that time ago in Rio in 1992, and again in 2012 and with ever-increasing urgency in all meetings since. We need to SLOW and then STOP all fossil fuel development across the planet ASAP.

Important swamps, pagodas, and stream environments in this significant part of the Gardens of Stone region must not be damaged by longwall coal mining but instead protected in a state conservation area.
The Springvale and the adjoining Angus Place mine extension proposals must be subject to a Planning Assessment Commission review with concurrent Public Hearings.
Centennial Coal must not be allowed to simply replicate the damage it has already caused to nationally threatened upland swamps on the Newnes Plateau for which it was required by the Commonwealth Government to pay $1.45 million in reparations.
The sandstone rock supporting the 41 nationally endangered swamps, including the 11 shrub swamps affected by the proposal must not be fractured.
The proposed discharge of up to 43.8megalitres/day eco-toxic mine effluent must be treated by reverse osmosis technology to remove all metals and salts before discharge to the Coxs River.
The scenic western edge of the Newnes Plateau must be protected from further scarring by new roads, pipeline and electricity easements.
Carne Creek is currently in a pristine state, and its waters that flow through the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area are of the highest standard. This creek must not run bright orange or suffer reduced flows, just like the Wolgan River after Centennial Coal wrecked it.
Please require Centennial to revise this proposal to improve environmental outcomes. Carne and Bungleboori Creeks, pagodas, cliffs and the many nationally endangered swamps must not be damaged.

Yours sincerely,
Sally Newham

Please do not approve anything that will impact the Gardens of Stone NP

This area is precious. Why do these proposals even get considered when the short term gains are so slight for the long term irreversible destruction?

Centennial Coal has a shocking track record, having in the past damaged upland swamps on the Newnes Plateau. They were required by the Commonwealth Government to pay $1.45 million in reparations - probably treated as a mere operating cost for them.

Water is a precious resource, and the proposed discharge of up to 43.8megalitres a day of toxic mine effluent containing metals and salts is to be discharged to the Coxs River. This will be treated presumably but I suppose if something goes wrong they can always just pay a fee to the government and say sorry.

Dear Madam/ Sir

This submission relates to both Angus Place and Springvale mine extensions.

Even the current surface works are involving extensive clearing.

About 1.5m subsidence and cracking will destroy the water table.

The heavy metal pollutants into the Grose River from the closed Canyon Colliery still make the water poisonous after many years and this proposal pumps heavy metals into Sydney's water supply- Lithgow already has significant health problems.

Wolgan River was polluted above Wolgan Falls by a surruptitious discharge by this company which accepted the fine and if it expands will probably pollute the pristine Carne Creek catchment.

Enormous long term costs and environmental degradation of public land are proposed for 13 years of Centennial Coal profit. This land is within two hours of Sydney and is of great diversity and beauty. The fracturing of pagodas and dead trees along the ridges at the back of Baal Bone long wall mining is an example of what is to come.

This is not a suitable location for broad scale long wall mining.

Regards

I oppose this submission due to the damage it will do to the Gardens of Stone area.
This area should be protected. It would be sad to see the swamps etc damaged for coal exports.

I read that "Centennial... admits its mining will fracture iconic Birds Rock, a Flora Reserve, and the sandstone beds under 73 nationally endangered swamps."

I have seen enough mismanaged areas after mining operations where the area is not properly rehabilitated. It seems large companies find it cheaper to pay the monetary penalties than look after our nature areas.

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure
GPO Box 39
Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

State Significant Project - Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 12_5594)

Important swamps, pagodas, and stream environments in this significant part of the Gardens of Stone region must not be damaged by longwall coal mining but instead protected in a state conservation area.
The Springvale and the adjoining Angus Place mine extension proposals must be subject to a Planning Assessment Commission review with concurrent Public Hearings.
Centennial Coal must not be allowed to simply replicate the damage it has already caused to nationally threatened upland swamps on the Newnes Plateau for which it was required by the Commonwealth Government to pay $1.45 million in reparations.
The sandstone rock supporting the 41 nationally endangered swamps, including the 11 shrub swamps affected by the proposal must not be fractured.
The proposed discharge of up to 43.8megalitres/day eco-toxic mine effluent must be treated by reverse osmosis technology to remove all metals and salts before discharge to the Coxs River.
The scenic western edge of the Newnes Plateau must be protected from further scarring by new roads, pipeline and electricity easements.
Carne Creek is currently in a pristine state, and its waters that flow through the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area are of the highest standard. This creek must not run bright orange or suffer reduced flows, just like the Wolgan River after Centennial Coal wrecked it.
Please require Centennial to revise this proposal to improve environmental outcomes. Carne and Bungleboori Creeks, pagodas, cliffs and the many nationally endangered swamps must not be damaged.
Yours sincerely,
Mr Vaughan R. Smith

Mining and Industry Projects
NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure
GPO Box 39
Sydney NSW 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

State Significant Project - Springvale Mine Extension (SSD 12_5594)

Important swamps, pagodas, and stream environments in this significant part of the Gardens of Stone region must not be damaged by longwall coal mining but instead protected in a state conservation area.
The Springvale and the adjoining Angus Place mine extension proposals must be subject to a Planning Assessment Commission review with concurrent Public Hearings.
Centennial Coal must not be allowed to simply replicate the damage it has already caused to nationally threatened upland swamps on the Newnes Plateau for which it was required by the Commonwealth Government to pay $1.45 million in reparations.
The sandstone rock supporting the 41 nationally endangered swamps, including the 11 shrub swamps affected by the proposal must not be fractured.
The proposed discharge of up to 43.8megalitres/day eco-toxic mine effluent must be treated by reverse osmosis technology to remove all metals and salts before discharge to the Coxs River.
The scenic western edge of the Newnes Plateau must be protected from further scarring by new roads, pipeline and electricity easements.
Carne Creek is currently in a pristine state, and its waters that flow through the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area are of the highest standard. This creek must not run bright orange or suffer reduced flows, just like the Wolgan River after Centennial Coal wrecked it.
Please require Centennial to revise this proposal to improve environmental outcomes. Carne and Bungleboori Creeks, pagodas, cliffs and the many nationally endangered swamps must not be damaged.

Yours sincerely,

D Sinfield

- See more at: http://www.colongwilderness.org.au/stop-centennial-coal-wrecking-gardens-stone-region#sthash.GRv8iJC0.dpuf

Springvale will continue to support the many workers that live locally and provide coal for local electricity generation.

Springvale plays a big part in supplying coal for local electricity generation

Springvale will continue to support a local workforce of over 300 employees