State Significant Development

Assessment

Cowal Gold Operations Open Pit Continuation

Bland Shire

Current Status: More Information Required

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Continuation of open cut mining with extension of E42 pit and development of three new open cut pits, extension of mine life to 2042 and continuation of ore processing at a rate of 9.8 Mtpa.

EPBC

This project is a controlled action under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and will be assessed under the bilateral agreement between the NSW and Commonwealth Governments, or an accredited assessment process. For more information, refer to the Australian Government's website.

Attachments & Resources

Notice of Exhibition (3)

Request for SEARs (1)

SEARs (13)

EIS (28)

Response to Submissions (15)

Agency Advice (20)

Additional Information (1)

Submissions

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Name Withheld
Support
West Wyalong , New South Wales
Message
Cowal Gold Operations is a cornerstone to employment and future growth in the Bland Shire. It has history as a safe, stable, and environmental conscience project. Their investment in community and local region through multiple project avenues and their continued support of the commmunity makes the entire project an asset to the region. It's ongoing viability is extremely important.
Jamie Logan
Support
FORBES , New South Wales
Message
This project is critical for the central west nsw economy at least 3 towns prosperity depend on the lake cowal gold mine
Name Withheld
Support
WYALONG , New South Wales
Message
I live in Wyalong and the mine is a great asset to the local community which would surely almost cease to exist when the mine leaves, similar to other surrounding towns. Wyalong is a great town to live in and i hope the mine stays open as long as possible for people to enjoy this dot on a map as they drive through but most importantly for us in the town to enjoy it for as long as possible before it disappears. Eventually the mine will close and the town along with it, but hopefully not anytime soon.
Keith Buckley
Support
WEST WYALONG , New South Wales
Message
Great for local community and revenue for Australian economy
Name Withheld
Support
WEST WYALONG , New South Wales
Message
This project will provide significant support to the local community by not only extending the life of the mine but also the total extent of the operations. This would also further the capacity of Evolution to contribute to the local community through donations, sponsorships etc.
Lela Buckley
Support
WEST WYALONG , New South Wales
Message
Great for community jobs
Scott Sandow
Support
West Wyalong , New South Wales
Message
I support this project, I have worked at the cowal gold mine as a contractor auto electrician for the last 21 years and would like to continue to work there for many more years.
Sharon Glasgow
Support
WEST WYALONG , New South Wales
Message
I support the open pit continuation, Evolution provides many employment opportunities and supports local towns.
Name Withheld
Support
FORBES , New South Wales
Message
The project offers significant economic benefit and employment opportunities to the region
Name Withheld
Support
GREENACRE , New South Wales
Message
Great project and will continue to provide employment for the local community as well as bring people to West Wyalong!
Lynsey Reilly
Support
LEETON , New South Wales
Message
I am very supportive of the Open Pit Continuation at Cowal Gold. The mine provides employment for hundreds of people directly and through contract positions, provides an incredible downstream income for West Wyalong and surrounding towns and is a responsible environmental citizen.

Project Details

Application Number
SSD-42917792
EPBC ID Number
2022/09223
Assessment Type
State Significant Development
Development Type
Minerals Mining
Local Government Areas
Bland Shire

Contact Planner
Name
Philip Nevill
Phone
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