Maxwell Underground Mine (MOD2) – Mining Optimisation Modification

I am in support of this project as it will directly and indirectly affect the local community in the way of employment, not only at the Mine itself but will also have a flow-on effect to businesses as contractors and subcontractors are engaged to take on roles.
The wider community will benefit with family growth, ie in schools, sporting and social groups, money spent with local businesses and the support of the Mine in community projects.

I believe that the Maxwell Underground project is a much needed project for the Community. It will bring in excess of 250 jobs to the region and I am in full support of the Modification to the Maxwell Underground Mine project. Please see the attached letter of support.

Please see attached letter

Neil Birchall
24 Enterprise Drive
Tomago
NSW 2322
NSW Department of Planning
Major Projects
11th August 2022

To Whom It May Concern
My name is Neil Birchall and I live and work in the Hunter Valley, NSW.

Re: Maxwell Underground Mine (MOD2) – SSD-9526-Mod-2

I am writing to lodge my support for the modification sought by Malabar Resources’ for its Maxwell Underground Project.
This is a sensible modification to an approved project that has been designed so our community can enjoy a much needed economic boost without negatively impacting other local industries and land uses.
I support Mod-2 because the Maxwell project will deliver important benefits for the local community, including 250 jobs during the construction phase and once operational the mine will generate 350 long-term jobs in addition to many more indirect jobs and stimulus for local businesses.
These benefits will make a substantial long-term difference to the communities in the Upper Hunter and to NSW.
The modification sought by Malabar does not change the underground mining method, nor increase the coal production rate or total coal mined. I understand the benefits of the modification include;
• a safer environment for workers
• less use of groundwater for the life of the mine
• a reduction in the duration of mining beneath Edderton Road

Our community needs a diverse economy and the Maxwell Underground Project can help make sure our economy prospers for decades to come.
Kind Regards

Neil Birchall

I support this approval.

See attached

Please see attached letter of support

This is a sensible modification to an approved project that has been designed so our community can enjoy a much needed economic boost without negatively impacting other local industries and land uses.
I support Mod-2 because the Maxwell project will deliver important benefits for the local community, including 250 jobs during the construction phase and once operational the mine will generate 350 long-term jobs in addition to many more indirect jobs and stimulus for local businesses.
These benefits will make a substantial long-term difference to the communities in the Upper Hunter and to NSW.
The modification sought by Malabar does not change the underground mining method, nor increase the coal production rate or total coal mined. I understand the benefits of the modification include;
• a safer environment for workers
• less use of groundwater for the life of the mine
• a reduction in the duration of mining beneath Edderton Road
• reduction in capital cost
• better gas management strategies including beneficial re-use
Our community needs a diverse economy and the Maxwell Underground Project can help make sure our economy prospers for decades to come.

Malabar Coal is an important asset to Muswellbrook

Malabar is a substantial contributor to the local community and economy. As a community member I can see the benefits the Malabar proposal will bring to the community members of the Muswellbrook township and the broader Hunter Valley.

Letter of support attached

Attached is my submission supporting the Project and the Modification

To Whom It May Concern,
As a Director of Projence Pty Ltd, a company providing integrated project management and commercial services to leading companies across a range of industries, I am writing to lodge my support for the modification sought by Malabar Resources for its Maxwell Underground Project.
This is a sensible modification to an approved project that has been designed so our community can enjoy a much-needed economic boost without negatively impacting other local industries and land uses.
I support Mod-2 because the Maxwell project will deliver important benefits for the local community, including 250 jobs during the construction phase and once operational the mine will generate 350 long-term jobs in addition to many more indirect jobs and stimulus for local businesses. These benefits will make a substantial long-term difference to the communities in the Upper Hunter and to NSW.
The modification sought by Malabar does not change the underground mining method, nor increase the coal production rate or total coal mined. I understand the benefits of the modification include:
• a safer environment for workers
• less use of groundwater for the life of the mine
• a reduction in the duration of mining beneath Edderton Road
• reduction in capital cost
• better gas management strategies including beneficial re-use.
Our community needs a diverse economy, and the Maxwell Underground Project can help make sure our economy prospers for decades to come.

I am writing to lodge my support for the modification sought by Malabar Resources’ for its Maxwell Underground Project.
This is a sensible modification to an approved project that has been designed so our community can enjoy a much needed economic boost without negatively impacting other local industries and land uses.

I support the Malabar Maxwell Underground Project and jobs it will bring to the Hunter Region.

PPS has been a locally operated and owned Business in Muswellbrook for over 10 years without the bilateral support we garner from the local operations (choosing local business) we would not be able to support our local rate paying employees nor the local industry and economy.
PPS management and staff wholly support the Maxwell Underground (MOD2).

My Company has been in operation in the Muswellbrook LGA for some 40+ years, we have experienced the development of many opencast mines in that time, Malabar/Maxwell is to be developed as an underground operation and will provide metalurgical coal for the production of steel. The proponents have extensive experience in mining operations, being instuemental in developing Excel Coal at Bulga, Whitehaven at Gunnedah and the rejuvenation of Drayton at Muswellbrook.Malabar/Maxwell have introduced a rehabilitation of the Drayton open cast site, which will utilize existing coal handling infrastructure to process and transport the product of Maxwell Underground to the Newcasatle Port by rail.
Additionally, the project will provide a solar energy farm to offset the power requirterments of the new operation.
The benfits that will accrue to our LGA will provide a construction and production workforce that will inject confidence into the LGA, provide supply business boost to suppliers, contribute to the income of both the Community and the State.
We wholeheartedly SUPPORT the Project.

The existing Maxwell Underground Project approval is of state significance and provides employment and royalties opportunities as demanded by the local community. This is reflected by the IPC finding that the project is to deliver significant economic benefits for the local area, region and State including 250 construction and 350 operational jobs.

The proposed modification as presented does not include any detrimental outcomes and incorporates greater efficiencies and better operational outcomes to support the ongoing economic and employment returns to the community through the full life of mine. With safety and environmental impacts as key drivers, optimising safe works through alignment with present geology and minimising impacts of subsidence will offer great benefits to people and land use upon completion of mining operations.

Maxwell presents as an exemplary corporate citizen who provide open and honest consultation and support of the local community through varying engagement activities.

This is only an application for minor changes for a project that has already been approved

I support the project