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I would like to lodge my support for the United Wambo Open Cut Coal Mine Project, SSID 7142.

The United Wambo Project is situated in area where coal mining contributes directly to the wealth and vitality of the local and State communities. The project is an extension to the existing operations at the Wambo mine which has been in operation since 1991. During this time the operation has contributed a great deal to the local community.

The proponent of the project currently employs about 250 people at the existing open cut operation. This proposal will ensure ongoing employment for the open cut employees plus an additional 250 people at peak production.

This proposal involves the production of up to 10 Mtpa of coal from a difficult mining area that has previously been regarded as uneconomic but with the Peabody Glencore joint venture the mine can proceed as a viable operation. It will also create much needed jobs in NSW and in the Hunter Valley in particular. The mine will use existing infrastructure to process and send the coal to the port.

The export income generated by the project will assist in the state of NSW and the national interest by contributing positively to employment and Australia's balance of trade.

The proponent has adequately addressed the needs of the community through the environmental assessment and the project deserves the support of the NSW government to keep NSW as the premier state. I am currently unemployed as a direct result of the Drayton South refusal by the PAC and without more work I will have to re-locate to a state that is open for business.


Yours sincerely,

Christopher Andrew Smith

36 Dangar Road Singleton

NSW

2330

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