Mandalong Mine has had an excellent record of environmentally sustainable mining for the past 9 years.

Mandalong Mine also plays a significant role in the community by means of providing employment for over 300 people and also has an excellent record with regard to community sponsorship and community involvement. This submission for the extension will ensure the ongoing employment and overall community support until the year 2035.

I believe this proposal will have minimal impacts to fauna and flora, and particularly residents in the proposed area.

I believe this proposal should also be approved to aid with the ongoing supplies of coal to enable the power generators to continue to operate and supply electricity without impacting on all the consumers of electricity in NSW, by way of power disruptions.

I also believe the economies of the Central Coast and Newcastle regions would be given a boost at a time most needed, following closures of so many businesses recently, by way of both direct and indirect spending, as a result of this proposal being approved.

I wish to support this project for approval. Centennial Coal has a proven track record of being a responsible company and one that considers all stakeholders. The continuation of this mine will not only support the employees at the mine but all supports services, manufactures and local businesses.

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