Support families, communities, charities involved with HVO

I support the HVO North Open Cut Coal Continuation Project because it provides stable work for locals and supports many families across the Hunter Valley, including my partner, Luke McCabe, who works in the industry. This project is important for our community, as it balances the need for jobs with strong commitments to safety and family values. I also appreciate that there are plans in place for environmental management and rehabilitation. Keeping projects like this going helps give security to workers and strengthens the future of the Hunter Valley.

The continuations allow for sustainable jobs and money flow through singleton as well as suppliers used and family’s will have a steady income through these hard times of inflation

Great for the local community, jobs for the Hunter and great for the economy

HVO provides income and stability for many families in the Hunter Valley directly and indirectly. More broadly, through continued steady employment of a large workforce, it ensures the continuation of many businesses and communities.

It must go ahead as l work at hvo and need to work their to support my family

Dear Sir/Madam,
I wish to lodge this submission in the support of the HVO North Open Cut Coal Continuation Project.
I resided in Singleton for >60years and continue to be part of the Hunter Valley community working in the Mining industry.
I have personally experienced the economic contribution and support that HVO has made to the community since it started, which is >40 years, and the many businesses and families have prospered from this economic activity in both Singleton and the greater Hunter Valley. In 2021 HVO's direct economic contribution was $862 million.
If approved, HVO will be able to continue to:
- provide around 1500 ongoing local jobs plus 600 temporary jobs constructing infrastructure upgrades
- support businesses and suppliers - HVO spends around $500 million annually with more than 800 suppliers, many of them local
- pay taxes, royalties and other payments to governments to support infrastructure such as schools, hospitals and roads, as well as pay for teachers, nurses and Police
- support charities and community projects through its community grants, charity support, sponsorship and workplace giving programs.
HVO is not a new mine, and there is little change to the scale or intensity of mining and no increase to approved annual production rates. The world economy will require existing energy sources while it transitions to a lower emissions economy, with strong demand in the short to medium term for high quality coal.
Yours Sincerely
Timothy Gray

I support the continuation of HVO North Pit due to the fact that it is my place of employment and that the hopeful success of this project will keep myself and other employed

I am an employee and have been working at HVO for 16 years and my father worked at HVO for 35 years and I am proud of the fact that I work at the same place as my dad.
HVO supports many local, regional and Hunter Valley families and businesses through employment, services and manufacturing. HVO contribute to local charities by donations and annual grants.

I strongly support the HVO North and South Open Cut Continuation Project.

As a lifelong Singleton local, now raising my young family here, I know how important this project is for the future of our region. My family, like many others, rely on the opportunities Hunter Valley Operations provides, with jobs, community investment, and economic activity all flowing back into Singleton and surrounding areas.

Hunter Valley Operations has been part of my family for generations, with my father working here before his retirement. Today, I am proud to lead the Heavy Mobile Equipment Replacement Project, ensuring that the latest, safest, and most environmentally efficient machines are acquired to secure the future of the operation.

Coal remains an essential resource, and Glencore’s responsible and sustainable approach, including the reduced footprint in this project submission, demonstrates genuine care for both the environment and the community.

HVO is a safe, supportive, and progressive workplace, offering excellent opportunities for employees. Approval of this continuation project is vital to keep our community strong and to ensure ongoing investment in Singleton and the Hunter Valley.

I fully support the HVO North and South Open Cut Continuation Project.