Centennial Coal Myuna Extension Application

Centennial Coal is applying under Part3A to extend its mining operations under the Lake and under some residential areas of Buttaba, Morisset Peninsula and  the tip of Coal Point.

A Centennial Update in The Lakes Mail newspaper, alerted the eagle eyed however the article didn’t seem to cover what was actually proposed, so here’s a snippet from the Preliminary Environmental Assessment which can be found at http://www.centennialcoal.com.au/images/stories/pdfs/content/operations/Myuna_Colliery_Preliminary_Environmental_Assessment.pdf
 
The Executive Summary states the proposed Project seeks approval for:

• An extension of mining at Myuna Colliery using bord and pillar methods
• A life mine of 21 years
• An increase in Run Of Mine coal production up to 2 million tonnes /yr

The proposed Project will continue to utilise bord and pillar methods (incorporating partial pillar extraction) from up to three seams within two identified zones:

• Zone A – Long term stable mining systems generating < 20 mm surface subsidence (i.e. no noticeable surface impacts) on sensitive surface features including land and seagrass beds; and
• Zone B – Mining systems generating up to a maximum of 650 mm surface subsidence (under Lake Macquarie).

For a chat contact the Environment and Community Coordinator:
Email: catherine.whatson@centennialcoal.com.au 
Myuna community information and complaints line: (02) 4970 0263