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State Significant Development

Determination

Maxwell Underground Coal Mine Project

Muswellbrook Shire

Current Status: Determination

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  5. Response to Submissions
  6. Assessment
  7. Recommendation
  8. Determination

Underground mining to produce high quality coals primarily for the steel industry using existing and proposed new infrastructure.

Consolidated Consent

Maxwell Mod 2 Consolidated Consent

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Request for SEARs (2)

EIS (48)

Response to Submissions (2)

Agency Advice (15)

Amendments (1)

Additional Information (25)

Recommendation (3)

Determination (3)

Approved Documents

Management Plans and Strategies (91)

Agreements (2)

Community Consultative Committees and Panels (2)

Reports (3)

Independent Reviews and Audits (2)

Notifications (4)

Other Documents (8)

Note: Only documents approved by the Department after November 2019 will be published above. Any documents approved before this time can be viewed on the Applicant's website.

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Inspections

05/09/2023

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Submissions

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Wes Mackinnon
Support
REDHEAD , New South Wales
Message
I am a passionate supporter of the Hunter Valley coal industry, having worked in the industry for over 25 years. Malabar Coal’s Maxwell Underground Project
will provide a much-needed boost to the Hunter Valley economy, but more importantly will demonstrate that logical, sustainable projects still have a place in our society. Coal is a valuable resource that provides so many benefits and it is important to continue to display this and ensure the “good coal story” carries on.
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One Key Resources
Support
Singleton , New South Wales
Message
This is a vital project to the continued economic growth of the local economy and will provide direct and indirect employment throughout the Hunter Region.
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Muswellbrook Motors
Support
MUSWELLBROOK , New South Wales
Message
I am a local resident of Muswellbrook and believe this project would be beneficial to the local economy.
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MICK CLOSE
Support
MUSWELLBROOK , New South Wales
Message
My view is strong on this project and believe it will provide growth for Muswellbrook and the surrounding towns.
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PBE Rutherford
Support
EAST MAITLAND , New South Wales
Message
The Maxwell Underground Project is an important project to the region in creating jobs and supporting the local economy. PBE Rutherford is a strong supporter of the project being approved and going ahead.
Steve Wylie
Support
FISHERMANS BAY , New South Wales
Message
As a past resident of the Upper Hunter (1972-2015) who established a professional career (Mining Engineer) in the NSW Coal industry as a direct result of the industry being in this area, I feel well informed to make a submission on the benefits of this project. Previous proponent (Anglo American) for the Drayton South resource were mining risk adverse to propose underground extraction methods. As a consequence, the rightful concerns for visual, dust and noise impacts were considered to the detriment of past project approvals. However, the resource is too valuable to the State and its residents to not be mined. A underground mining project addresses all the social concerns previously raised. Ground water assessments within the EIS also identify that the angle of draw from subsidence will not intersect the Hunter River alluvial. The Maxwell Underground proponent is taking advantage of existing Drayton Mine site infrastructure to mobilise the project as well as committing to rehabilitation of the old Drayton Open Cut mine site. A win-win for the state, the community and the proponent.
Peter York
Support
MCCULLYS GAP , New South Wales
Message
I support the project.
Unity Power Engineers
Support
MEDOWIE , New South Wales
Message
I believe the project will provide significant benefits to the local and wider community primarily through the creation of direct and indirect employment. I believe that any genuine concerns from the community and/or risks to the environmental can be sufficiently managed or mitigated by Maxwell Coal.

I strongly believe that the region requires projects like the Maxwell Coal project to maintain the economy and provide employment, and accordingly I support the project.
Name Withheld
Object
MUSWELLBROOK , New South Wales
Message
Muswellbrook already has too many mine’s in its area The under ground water is already ruined and farmers cannot water the crops , And this mine goes right through a underground water table The roads already have too much traffic on them from contract Mineworkers , and we are getting a lot of earthquakes in this area , and the amount of dust we are getting off the Mines is just ridiculous
Douglas Knox
Support
BROOKVALE , New South Wales
Message
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GHT Holdings Pty. Ltd.
Support
MORPETH , New South Wales
Message
Submission made on behalf of the Director of GHT Holdings Pty. Ltd. - Refer attached file.
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Name Withheld
Support
RATHMINES , New South Wales
Message
I believe the coal mining industry brings stability to our economy. This project has undergone a significant assessment to minimise the impacts on the environment.
Chubb Fire
Support
ABERGLASSLYN , New South Wales
Message
Please see attachment.
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Name Withheld
Support
KILABEN BAY , New South Wales
Message
I am writing to lodge my support for the Maxwell Underground Mine Project.
I support the project because it will deliver much needed economic benefits to the local community and broader region with little negative impact. Coking coal is a required resource and the royalties that would be generated by this project would assist to fund services and infrastructure in NSW. This is a project where significant efforts have clearly been made to minimise environmental impacts and address community concerns.
Ian Kilminster
Object
Artarmon , New South Wales
Message
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Maxwell Underground Coal Mine extension.
I oppose the project for the following reasons:
1. The very large use of water at a time of drought, when the desalination plant has been turned on to supply metropolitan area drinking water. Is the company going to pay for this water?
2. The risk of pollution of water flowing into metropolitan drinking water is real.
The company should be required to pay commercial rates for the cost of supplying con contaminated drinking water should this occur.
3. Environmental damage to streams & wetlands is also real from anticipated subsidence in the company submission.
4. Blue Scope Steel has not to my knowledge confirmed that it would have to close if this extension is rejected.
Surely there are many alternative supplies of coal available.
Blessings
Ian Kilminster
Artarmon 2064
Brett Lewis
Support
MEREWETHER , New South Wales
Message
31/8/19
I support the Malabar Project.
This project should be approved without delay because it –
• Addresses the issues raised by objectors in the Drayton South Project assessment, including air quality and visual impact to neighbours
• proposes a timing of construction and operation that will provide excellent employment opportunities and underlying support to the community to offset the significant negative impacts for the Upper Hunter region that will occur when the Liddell Power Station is taken out of service
• Has already demonstrated its commitment to flexible land use and innovation by developing a solar farm installation
• Provides a long term rate, royalty and tax stream to the local, state and federal governments that will help support services and infrastructure for all Australians
• Produces high quality export coal that will deliver improved GHG outcomes for the end users when compared to coal that those users would otherwise source from other countries.
Sincerely
Brett Lewis
Robert Parish
Support
Bureen , New South Wales
Message
I support Malabar Coal. They are an honest hardworking group dedicated to ensuring that community and mining industry work hand in hand to create a solid foundation and understanding of where Malabar as a Mine site are heading. They are proactive about the future of mining striving to create a cleaner future such as the proposed solar. Their rehabilitation country is to the highest of standards returning previously mined country into viable and productive land.
They are a passionate group whom are striving to improve the mining industry.
Renata Roberts
Support
MEREWETHER , New South Wales
Message
31 August 2019

As someone who works in HR and therefore supports projects that can increase job opportunities to people in the Region and are projects proposed by responsible and well supported businesses, I support the Maxwell Project.

The project will create 350 new direct local jobs, and many more indirect jobs, helping to deliver a stronger and more prosperous local community for decades to come.

The project will generate significant economic and social benefit for local households, suppliers and the State.

The project should be approved without further delay.

Regards,
Renata Roberts
John Richards
Support
NEWCASTLE EAST , New South Wales
Message
I support the Project. Please see the attached submission
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Donna Croft
Support
WATTLE PONDS , New South Wales
Message
See attached letter
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Project Details

Application Number
SSD-9526
EPBC ID Number
2018/8287
Assessment Type
State Significant Development
Development Type
Coal Mining
Local Government Areas
Muswellbrook Shire
Decision
Approved
Determination Date
Decider
IPC-N
Last Modified By
SSD-9526-Mod-2
Last Modified On
20/10/2022

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