I have been employed by AP colliery for 46 years in an underground supervisory position. My family have lived and worked in the local area in mining and associated occupations for 2 generations prior to me. The industry and AP in particular has served me well.
In regard to the development under discussion, the principal plus in respect to its environmental impact is that, it -the development- intends to utilise mainly existing infrastructure. This infrastructure has been in use for approximately 36 years without negative consequences.
The coal haulage is effected using private roadways and there are no immediate neighbours to disturb. All water and waste is collected, treated and disposed of in the appropriate manner as per legislation.
Any extra infrastructure is minimal and unobtrusive.
The developments positives as relative to the local and regional community, far outweigh any perceived negatives.
I personally am committed to conservation and ecological sustainability. I believe that the safeguards imposed upon the development are adequate and effective to allow a win/win for the community and the environment.
The benefits far outweigh any environmental impact and until alternative energy sources are up and running coal mining is our only option.
Coal mined from this development is as environmentally sensitive as coal mining can possibly be.
It has my wholehearted support

Please keep this land pristine for future generations to enjoy. The habitats, ecosystems and the beauty of the area is too precious to sell off and destroy. Once it's gone we can't get it back. Please consider

My Submission is for the project.

My concerns are for the community and the young children that maybe forced to move to start their working life if Lithgow becomes a Ghost Town.
I also expect to retire here in Lithgow and not be forced to leave the home that I built with my own hands using local tradesmen.

Angus Place Colliery plays a big part in the Lithgow community and the local district.

Lithgow area has been involved in Mining for as long as I can remember. The first steel works in Australia was set up here because of the abundance of coal.

My family's history involves five generations of mining with one of grandfathers closing his shop in Scotland and bringing his young family to Lithgow by ship to find their fortune in the 1920s.

Angus Place Centennial is a very reliable supplier of coal to the states power supply.
Their attitude towards the environment and the local surroundings shows with their high standards work and constant auditing to ensure minimal effect on the natural landscape and fauna. This makes it a good place to work.

The use of the most up to date mining methods and machinery ensures high productivity with low impact on the environment . This is evident when you tour through the district and see the poor efforts shown by other companies.

The community profits from Angus Place's involvement. some of the organizations that profit are;
schools
hospitals
elderly accommodation
early intervention Kids

I am proud to say I have been employed at Angus Place since 1980. It's good to think that I can be part of a leading coal suppler in NSW. In that time I have been fortunate to have traveled the eastern states of Australia, also to the Hammersley ranges in Western Australia and as far as China with my work. With the knowledge I have gained and the mining standards I have seen, it only reinforces my thinking that Angus Place is doing it right.

I am relying on this new project going ahead. the local community is relying on it as well.
Angus Place is not a fly by night operator and I am confident that this project will have minimal effect on the landscape it involves.

Great cause

The proposed environmental damage of extensive cracking of sandstone, lowering of the water table by many metres and draining 22 nationally endangered swamps is irreversible.
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.

State Significant Project - Angus Place Mine Extension (SSD 12_5602)

Important terrestrial and stream environments in this significant part of the Gardens of Stone region must not be damaged by longwall mining but instead protected in a state conservation area.
The Angus Place and the adjoining Springvale 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 strata supporting the 22 nationally endangered swamps, including the 7 shrub swamps must not be fractured.
The proposed clearing of 14 hectares of forest for an additional ventilation facility is excessive and its proposed location close to the Wolgan River is unacceptable.
The proposed discharge of up to 43.8ML/day of eco-toxic mine effluent must be treated using reverse osmosis technology to remove all metals and salts before discharge.

State Significant Project - Angus Place Mine Extension (SSD 12_5602)

Important terrestrial and stream environments in this significant part of the Gardens of Stone region must not be damaged by longwall mining but instead protected in a state conservation area.
The Angus Place and the adjoining Springvale 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 strata supporting the 22 nationally endangered swamps, including the 7 shrub swamps must not be fractured.
The proposed clearing of 14 hectares of forest for an additional ventilation facility is excessive and its proposed location close to the Wolgan River is unacceptable.
The proposed discharge of up to 43.8ML/day of eco-toxic mine effluent must be treated using reverse osmosis technology to remove all metals and salts before discharge to the Coxs River.

The area affected by undermining is one of particular natural beauty and unique geological formations. It should be protected at all costs for our future generations to experience and enjoy. Enough of our natural heritage has been lost in the name of short term gains. This is an opportunity to try to reverse the damage done by previous history even at the expense of changing present lifestyles. I have observed the damage already done and would like to see it corrected by the relevant responsible parties and any further progression of destructive practices ceased.

Dear Madam/Sir

Regarding the State Significant Project - Angus Place Mine Extension (SSD 12_5602) i would like you to consider following points:

Important terrestrial and stream environments in this significant part of the Gardens of Stone region must not be damaged by longwall mining but instead protected in a state conservation area.
The Angus Place and the adjoining Springvale 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 strata supporting the 22 nationally endangered swamps, including the 7 shrub swamps must not be fractured.
The proposed clearing of 14 hectares of forest for an additional ventilation facility is excessive and its proposed location close to the Wolgan River is unacceptable.
The proposed discharge of up to 43.8ML/day of eco-toxic mine effluent must be treated using reverse osmosis technology to remove all metals and salts before discharge to the Coxs River.
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 Creek, pagodas, cliffs and the many nationally endangered swamps that the current proposal puts at risk must not be damaged.
Yours sincerely,
Jutta Poelz

I support the Angus Place extension.