Welcome to Moolarben Coal!
Moolarben Coal is currently operating its Open Cut 1 (OC1) mining operation in accordance with the Stage 1 Project Approval (05_0117) granted by the Minister for Planning on 6 September 2007. Coal mining in OC1 commenced in May 2010, following a successful construction and commissioning phase in 2009.
The Stage 1 Project Approval allows for three open cut mines (OC1, OC2 and OC3), one underground mine (UG4), a coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP), raw and product coal stockpiles, a rail loop and rail loader and office and workshop support facilities.
A Major Project Application for Stage 2 of the Moolarben Coal Project was lodged with the NSW Minister for Planning on 1 May 2008. Moolarben Coal has prepared a Preferred Project Report (PPR) for the Stage 2 project at the request of the Minister, which is now on public exhibition.
The Stage 2 Project Application comprises one open cut (OC4), two underground coal mines (UG1 and UG2), and some additional infrastructure which would operate in conjunction with, and utilise, the approved Stage 1 infrastructure.
At full production, the Moolarben Coal Complex will have the capacity to produce 17 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of ROM coal and employ approximately 450 personnel.Media Announcements
The Drip The Real Story - February 2012
The Drip Media Statement - February 2012
Moolarben Coal Project Stage 2 Preferred Project Report (PPR) - On Public Exhibition
You are invited to make a written submission on this Preferred Project Report, in accordance with the instructions provided on the Department of Planning and Infrastructure's website at www.planning.nsw.gov.au (go to Development/On Exhibition/State significant development proposals, or click on the direct link here). Any submissions to the Preferred Project must reach the Department of Planning and Infrastructure by the close of business on Friday 24th February 2012, and can be:
Emailed to: plan_comment@planning.nsw.gov.au;
Faxed to: 02 9228 6466; or
Posted to:
Major Development Assessment
Department of Planning
GPO Box 39
Sydney NSW 2001
Moolarben Coal Project Stage 2 Preferred Project Report
Main Report - Part A (13.2MB)
Main Report - Part B (12.7MB)
Appendices
A - Table of Submissions (131KB)
B - Stakeholder Consultation (261KB)
C - Air Quality Impact Assessment (5.1MB)
D - Environmental Noise Assessment (2.0MB)
E - Groundwater Impact Assessment - Part A (14.5MB)
E - Groundwater Impact Assessment - Part B (14.5MB)
F - Supplementary Surface Water Strategy (837KB)
G - Conceptual Design for Proposed Diversions of Murragamba & Eastern Creeks (13.1MB)
H - Biodiversity Offsets Strategy (6.6MB)
I - Subsidence Impact Assessment (10.2MB)
J - Aboriginal Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Addendum (6.0MB)
K - Rehabilitation Strategy (6.1MB)
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