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Illawarra Coal's Dendrobium expansion awaits approvals

THE New South Wales Department of Planning is seeking feedback on Illawarra Coal's application fo...

Lou Caruana
Illawarra Coal's Dendrobium expansion awaits approvals

Formerly part of BHP Billiton, Illawarra Coal is expanding its presence in the region with its Appin 9 project also nearing completion.

NSW Minerals Council CEO told the Australian Coal Preparation Association conference in Wollongong that coal contributes $1 billion to the local economy.

The current application from Illawarra Coal seeks approval for extraction of coal from Longwalls 14 to 18.

The existing SMP was approved in 2013 and covers all underground mining within Area 3B, including Longwalls 9 to 19. However, the conditions of the SMP allowed only for extraction of coal from Longwalls 9 to 13, and specifically required further assessment and approval to be granted for extraction from the remaining longwalls.

A spokesperson for the Department said it is aware of community interest in the project and is encouraging everyone to take a look at the plan and have their say.

“Community consultation is an integral part of the planning process and the applicant will have to respond to the feedback we receive,” the spokesperson said.

“Feedback from the community and other government agencies will be carefully considered by the Department during its assessment.”

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