Mandalong Mine Community Consultative

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Mandalong Mine Community Consultative Committee
Draft Minutes of Mandalong Mine Community Consultative Committee Meeting
Held Tuesday 28th February 2012 – 4.10pm
At Centennial Coal Office – Mandalong Mine
PRESENT
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE
APOLOGIES
Name
Organisation
Milton MORRIS
Chairman
Phil ENRIGHT
Centennial Mandalong Pty Ltd
Alan BLAKENEY
Centennial Mandalong Pty Ltd
Marton MAROSSZEKY
Mandalong Community Association
Rob KOTHE
John SHOEBRIDGE
Dora Creek
Lyndon ROGERS
Mandalong South
Mandy ALLEN
Leonie SWEENEY
Anne FERRIS
Mandalong
Wendy HARRISON
Lake Macquarie City Council
Anna WALSH
Centennial Mandalong South
James WEARNE
Paul DUNCAN
Centennial Fassifern
Paul WILLIAMS
Centennial Fassifern
Colin DRISCOLL
Hunter Eco
Col BURZACOTT
Barry HARRIS
Mandalong Mine Representative
Mick ASTLES
Lee-Ann SNOWDEN
Minute Secretary (Acting)
Rae BLACK
Minute Secretary
Peter COOK
WELCOME
Chairman welcomed everyone to meeting.
PREVIOUS MINUTES
Minutes of 28 September 2011 were adopted.
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BUSINESS ARISING
Item
Action 03.06.10.10 – Questions for Prof Galvin
Action
MCA had a two hour meeting with Professor Galvin. Meeting was
recorded and MCA are currently transcribing Q& A. Approximately
2/3 completed.
Action 12.05.11.02 – Chairman’s Annual Report
Chairman advised that Report is complete. A copy will be circulated
to Committee members when Rae Black returns to work.
Action 07.07.11.01 – Plan for proposed sell off of
Centennial Properties by Andy Myors
Paul Duncan said company looking at a strategy for disposal of
properties. Centennial property on Taylor’s Road given approval by
Board to sell. Need to decide if it’s to be done internally or by a
Real Estate Agent but most probably by Real Estate Agent.
Strategy for the sale of properties is to be developed - many things
to be considered. No specifics are available at present.
Action 07.07.11.04 – Auditing of Mine Documents by
DoP – Chairman to respond
Chairman advised that David Kitto has been on four months leave
and will return to work next month. Chairman spoke to Howard
Reed – refer to copy of email. Email read at the meeting.
MCA concerned and would like a Q & A Audit, Audit against
Consent conditions, Licence Conditions – need proof. Need to look
at all monitoring data – Management Plans.
Phil Enright explained that an Independent Audit took place in 2010
of the mine’s development consent, mining leases and management
plans.
Alan Blakeney explained the auditors were approved by the DoP
and the audit results submitted to the department.
Action 07.07.11.06 – 3D Virtual Tour of an Operating
Coal Mine
This has been done. Community members found it very interesting
and helpful - Action complete.
Action 07.07.11.07 – Request to inspect Mine’s Water
Discharge Point – Tour to be arranged
This inspection was carried out on the same day as the virtual tour
in October 2011 – Action complete.
Action 28.09.11.1 – Mine Presentation Document – to be
attached to Minutes
Action completed.
Action 28.09.11.2 – Land Management Plan – Paul
Duncan to report. An Update Report on major land
management activities since late 2011 was circulated
prior to the meeting.
Paul Duncan advised that Update Report was subject to Questions
and Comment.
Major points included:
. The tenants were encouraged to control weeds under the licence
agreement however due mainly to the small size of most
properties tenants did not have the required machinery to control
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BUSINESS ARISING
Item
Action
weeds. Therefore the Property managers have now taken over
weed control.
. Currently there is an ongoing campaign over the next 12 months
to spray and control blackberries and some giant Parramatta
grass.
. Riparian Zone fencing on 619 Mandalong Road and 226 Brown
Road.
. Wetlands Management meeting has been organised for late
March – the tenants will be invited to discuss how to look after
wetlands.
. The tenant on 555 Mandalong Road has been given access to
more land should the wetlands need to be fenced out of his
current property.
. Demolition of Lodge is about ½ complete – taken longer than
anticipated due to the wet weather. It should be completed in
approximately 3 weeks time.
. Anne Ferris commented that some land owners near her turf farm
aren’t happy with weeds blowing everywhere (unsure of type)
from one of Centennial’s properties. Requested if they could be
sprayed when spraying blackberries and Parramatta grass. Anne
happy to point out where weed is.
. Marton Marosszeky said it’s unsatisfactory - not happy with Land
Management Plan - priority, strategies and report against plan. All
have adhoc reporting. How it manages the property portfolio
rather than tell community after the event.
Paul Duncan replied that the Land Management Plan has a
portfolio of 42 properties. It doesn’t have a timeline – each
property has its own report page that highlights matters that
should be addressed. The work is done on an as needs basis.
The Plan was sent out in mid 2011 after the inclusion of some
suggestions from previous Consultative Committee meetings.
The Plan is due for review in mid 2012. Changes to the report
would be made to make it easier to read and highlight the major
land management issues to be addressed in the coming 12
months. At this stage the report will not include a timeline of the
proposed works.
Leonie replied that 420 pages doesn’t give you what needs to be
done, eg Wetlands and weed control. Need a plan and tick it off
as it’s done.
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BUSINESS ARISING
Item
Action 28.09.11.3 – Mandalong Communication &
Consultation Plan – analysis of odours
Action
James Wearne advised that SLR has engaged to conduct an Odour
Survey for both Mandalong Mine and Mandalong South from
ventilation fan. Initial audit of mine indicated that the ventilation fan
was the only potential source of odour. A Community Odour Diary
Form was distributed to all at meeting and it was explained to all
present what the descriptors were and how to fill in the form which
can be handed in at any time. The survey will determine the source
of the odour within the area.
Action 28.09.11.4 – Centennial’s Website – update of
weekly mining progress
Phil Enright advised that there would be no change until June/July
so until then no additional information could be added - Action
complete.
Action 28.09.11.5 – Remediation work on Ponding –
Presentation A Blakeney this meeting
Refer to presentation notes – Drainage Works – Property 56.
Tenants say it takes approximately 7 days to drain. Community
concerned with changes in hydrology. Predicted changes to
hydrology contained in flood model and is a separate issue. Action
C/Fwd.
Action 28.09.11.6 – Crown Roads – Upgrade
possibilities
Marton Marosszeky to send tabulation of council roads and non
council roads to Cr Wendy Harrison. A letter is to be sent to
Centennial Coal requesting to upgrade roads to a suitable standard.
A submission is then to be sent to council requesting them to
maintain the roads.
Paul Duncan did explain that generally the contribution Centennial
Coal make to property owners when drilling on properties would
include a contribution to the road as well.
COMMUNITY AGENDA
Action 29.09.11.07 – Inspection of Historical Sites –
Possibility of Visit
Aboriginal groups won’t allow an inspection of artefacts – Action
completed.
Item
Comment
MCA requested copy of Landowner Communication &
Consultation Plan prior to this meeting – request this
document be finalised and placed on Centennial’s
website.
Al Blakeney agreed to finalise following a final check of the
document with the MCA and put on Centennial Website.
MCA requests proof (visual photos) that drainage is no
worse now than pre mining.
Phil Enright presented Flood Report LW1 - LW17 which looks at
potential remnant ponding. Flood Model based on approved DoP
Model. It incorporates latest airborne laser scanning to provide final
landform from LW1 – LW10. Potential remnant ponding areas are
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COMMUNITY AGENDA
Item
Comment
monitored.
Community would like to see the process.
Al Blakeney to provide presentation at the next meeting.
MCA requests protocol for action regarding compression
bumps eg Sauls Road.
Wetlands Grant – what is the progress with this.
Protocol was presented in the pre-meeting report.
Colin Burzacott requested that bumps be marked with paint so
they are more visible.
Al Blakeney advised that they are awaiting grant as previously
discussed. Commitment given to undertake fencing of wetland
area.
Community concerned at the slow progress of this process.
Methane Emissions – when will there be action.
James Marshall Interviews – there have been nil to date
Alan Blakeney gave an update on the VAMRAB Methane project.
There would be 15 months of testing involved. No assessment as
yet for a number of these structures at Mandalong Mine. Refer to
presentation.
James Wearne advised that all Mandalong South interviews were
completed. Mandalong Mine Community was not part of this
process.
Centennial’s Privacy Policy – Community would like to
see this on the company website.
Legal Department have advised that a copy of the Privacy Policy
can be supplied on request. It won’t be placed on Website at this
stage.
Non Council Roads – MCA to table a letter to Councillor
Harrison.
Discussed previously. Please see Action 29.09.11.6 – Crown
Roads.
Colin Driscol gave an informative presentation on Mapping
Vegetation. This included SMP requirements, legislation
requirements, ecology and subsidence. Presentation attached.
Phil Enright explained the process for mining approval.
Colin Driscol to clarify the data source regarding the
currency of Mandalong’s ecological mapping in PSMP’s.
Some Landholders unhappy with the timeliness and
quality of mine’s communications
Colin Burzacott requested a follow-up process for progression after
the approval.
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CENTENNIAL COAL
Presentation
Comment
MANDALONG
SOUTHERN EXTENSION
PROJECT UPDATE
Anna Walsh presented an update covering :
Copy of this presentation is attached to the minutes.
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LOGISTICS PROJECT
James Wearne gave a presentation on:
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MANDALONG MINE
UPDATE
Project Progress – 2 ½ month delay due to
seam split location, mine layout modelling
continuing.
Community Consultation
Environment
Archaeology
Forward Timeline
Rob Kothe enquired about surface facilities for Mandalong South
regarding whether the community would be consulted on the
location of the structures.
Anna Walsh explained that the location of the surface infrastructure
would be dependant on the final mine layout and would consider
environment and community impacts. Community would then be
consulted.
Coal Logistics Project which includes
Mandalong Mine, Newstan Colliery and
Northern Mining Services.
Mandalong Mine Modification for Coal Haulage.
Phil Enright presented the mine update. CCC
members had received a pre-meeting report.
The update consisted of:
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ENVIRONMENT AND
PLANNING UPDATE
Production Update
SMP – LW15 – 17 application
Subsidence Management
Alan Blakeney presented the mine Environment and
Planning Update consisting of:
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Ground Water
Water Quality
Community Complaints
Community Contacts
Sponsorship
Greenhouse Gas
Ponding & Drainage
Ann Ferris believed that her complaint had been ‘watered down’ as
she had made several requests for information.
Alan Blakeney believes mine responded to complaint in
appropriate time frame as required by the complaints handling
procedure.
Rob Kothe asked if metals information was provided in the
presentation?
Alan Blakeney advised the metals data would be provided in the
Annual Environmental Management Plan Report. Discussion on
water sampling.
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GENERAL BUSINESS
Presentation
Nil due to the meeting finishing late.
Comment
Action No:
Topic
Action
Who
When
28.09.11.2
MCA request a copy which Paul
Duncan will need to supply.
Upgrade possibilities
Phil Enright
28.09.11.06
Master Plan on Land
Management
Crown Roads
Prior to next
CCC
Feb 2012
28.02.12.02
Process of Flood Model
28.02.12.03
Compression bumps on Sauls
Road
Slow progress of Wetlands
Grant
VAMRAB Methane Project
Presentation to be given at next
meeting.
Bumps to be marked with paint so
they are visible.
Awaiting grant but commitment given
to undertake fencing of wetland area.
Updated on testing involved and
assessments to be done on
structures.
Follow up process for progression
after mining approval.
28.02.12.04
28.02.12.05
28.02.12.10
Landholders unhappy with
timeliness and quality of mines
communications
MEETING CLOSED
7.50 PM
NEXT MEETINGS
Tuesday 26 June 2012
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Tuesday 23 October 2012
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Peter Cook
Wendy
Harrison
Alan
Blakeney
Phil Enright
Date
Completed
Uncompleted
C/F Date
June 2012
June 2012
Alan
Blakeney
Alan
Blakeney
June 2012
Phil Enright
June 2012
June 2012
Mandalong Mine
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Mandalong Mine
Community Consultative Committee
Pre-meeting Report
for
28 February 2012 Meeting
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Table of Contents
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CURRENT MINING STATUS .................................................................................................................... 1
1.1
LONGWALL ................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2
DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................................................ 1
GEOLOGY ........................................................................................................................................... 2
EXPLORATION ..................................................................................................................................... 2
3.1
MANDALONG .............................................................................................................................. 2
3.2
MANDALONG SOUTH ................................................................................................................... 2
SUBSIDENCE MANAGEMENT PLAN ......................................................................................................... 2
SUBSIDENCE ....................................................................................................................................... 2
5.1
GENERAL .................................................................................................................................... 2
5.2
PROPERTY................................................................................................................................... 2
5.3
INFRASTRUCTURE ......................................................................................................................... 2
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ............................................................................................................ 3
PLANNING APPROVALS ......................................................................................................................... 3
COMMUNITY CONTACTS....................................................................................................................... 4
8.1
MANDALONG .............................................................................................................................. 4
8.1.1
MINING NOTIFICATIONS........................................................................................................ 4
8.1.2
CONSULTATION ................................................................................................................... 4
8.2
MANDALONG SOUTH ................................................................................................................... 4
8.2.1
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SESSIONS ............................................................................... 4
8.2.2
CONSULTATION ................................................................................................................... 4
8.3
COMPLAINTS ............................................................................................................................... 4
8.3.1
MANDALONG / MANDALONG SOUTH ..................................................................................... 4
8.4
SPONSORSHIP.............................................................................................................................. 5
8.4.1
MANDALONG ...................................................................................................................... 5
8.5
PROPERTY ................................................................................................................................... 5
8.6
LAND MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................... 5
List of Figures
FIGURE 1 - MINE PLAN UP TO LW17............................................................................................................................... 1
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1 Current Mining Status
1.1
Longwall
Longwall 12 commenced extraction on 3 November 2011 and has extracted about 2000m of its
3000m length. The longwall is scheduled to complete extraction during May 2012. The relocation to
Longwall 13 is expected to be completed in June.
1.2
Development
Maingate 13 is nearing completion, while the three heading Maingate 14 has developed to 8 cutthrough or a quarter of its length. The Main Headings are developing 77 cut-through, near the
commencement of Maingate 15 (Figure 1).
Figure 1 - Mine Plan up to LW17
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2 Geology
Inseam drilling from Maingate 13 continued to further define the dyke characteristics in Longwall 15.
The dyke is of dolerite material, similar to other dykes running in the north-south direction and is
relatively soft, but still as hard as or harder than surrounding strata.
Maingate 13 intersected a dyke running in a NE/SW direction. This is opposed to the hard NW/SE
dykes recently encountered. The dyke is similarly hard and has been pre-mined in sections where it
is greater than 0.3m thick. Due to the hard nature of dyke material, there are no adverse subsidence
impacts predicted.
3 Exploration
3.1
Mandalong
No drilling since the last meeting in September 2011.
Mandalong Mine received approval from Forests NSW to drill six sites within the Only State Forest to
define the extent of the seam and geological features. The Department of Resources and Energy is
still processing the drilling approval.
3.2
Mandalong South
A total of 42 exploration drill holes have been completed of the 53 exploration drill hole programme.
One hole has been used to gather horizontal stress measurements and then re-used for
groundwater monitoring with piezometers.
4 Subsidence Management Plan
The subsidence management plan for Longwalls 15 to 17 is nearing completion, with all assessments
and reports completed. Property Subsidence Management Plans (PSMP) were issued to all affected
landowners during December 2011 and January 2012 for review. The SMP application is expected to
be submitted to the Department of Resources and Energy at the end of February.
5 Subsidence
5.1
General
Subsidence monitoring over Longwall 12 has shown that vertical subsidence has been around 0.3m
to 0.4m and well within the predicted maximums. Tilts and strains have been low, with the
exception of an area along Sauls Rd, near Tallowood Lodge. This area has experienced high levels of
ground swell prior to mining due to wet weather. Settlement of Longwall 11 has also been as
expected with the extraction of the adjacent Longwall 12.
5.2
Property
Since the last meeting, one private and three Centennial dwellings were affected by subsidence
during the extraction of Longwall 12 and settlement of Longwall 11. There were no reports of
damage to the private or Centennial dwellings.
5.3
Infrastructure
During the extraction of Longwall 12 beneath Sauls Road, a compression hump developed near the
centre of the longwall panel. Management actions were undertaken in accordance with the Public
Roads Management Plan. The actions included:
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Notification to LMCC and MSB one month prior to mining
Daily visual inspections by Mandalong Mine commenced 100m prior to mining under road
Scheduled subsidence surveys as per approved subsidence monitoring program
(approximately at weekly intervals)
Cracking found during visual inspections
LMCC, MSB, Telstra and DRE notified of cracking to road.
Subsidence warning signs erected
Inspection by LMCC and MSB
Newsletter provided to all Sauls Rd residence and MCA executive.
Subsidence warning signs stolen, then replaced by LMCC.
Ongoing inspections and subsidence monitoring
Repairs scheduled – LMCC
Telstra testing of fibre optic cable – no damage detected.
Repairs undertaken by LMCC
Continue with daily visual inspections and monitoring until longwall 500m past road
Regular visual inspections
Consult with LMCC and MSB on monitoring results and cracking.
6 Environmental Monitoring
Environmental monitoring as required by licences and consents was undertaken for the report
period. There were five non-compliances with the DECCW licence conditions. A summary and
review of the results will be presented at the meeting.
7 Planning Approvals
A briefing paper submitted to the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure (NSW DP&I)
provides an overview of a proposal to increase the Mine’s coal haulage on the Mandalong private
haul road from 2 Mt per annum (p.a) to 4 Mt p.a. Transport for 4.5 Mt p.a. from Newstan Colliery
using the private haul road to Mandalong Mine is also proposed. The plans to increase the transport
of coal to Eraring Power station by overland conveyor from 2 Mt p.a. to 4 Mt p.a. The Mine proposes
to construct and operate crushing facilities previously approved but are as yet to be constructed.
The NSW DP&I uses the information presented in the Briefing Paper to determine what information
must be included in the Environmental Impact Statement.
The briefing paper titled Northern Coal Services (NCS) Coal Logistics Project's Briefing is can be found
in the centennial coal website.
(websitehttp://www.centennialcoal.com.au/images/stories/NCS_Coal_Logistics_Project__Briefing_Paper_Feb_2012.pdf).
The briefing paper for the Mandalong Southern Extension Project has been submitted to the
Department of Planning and Infrastructure.
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8 Community Contacts
8.1
Mandalong
8.1.1 Mining Notifications
One month mining notifications to landowners, tenants and infrastructure owners for Longwall 12
has been ongoing.
8.1.2 Consultation
Consultation with landowners affected by SMP LW15-17 application was undertaken during the
report period. SMP and PSMP assessments were conducted and PSMPs review meetings occurred
during the report period.
Meetings with landowners affected by current mining and the next panel, Longwall 13.
The Mandalong Mailbox (December 2011 edition) was distributed to landowners in December 2011.
8.2
Mandalong South
8.2.1 Environmental information sessions
A landholder information session was held in October 2011 at the Project Office. The project team
reported on the findings of the environmental baseline studies that had been completed earlier in
the year.
8.2.2 Consultation
James Marshall has completed the survey of the Mandalong South landholders to gauge the
effectiveness of the consultation the project team have undertaken to date.
The fifth newsletter has been delayed due to delays to the mine planning process. A letter has been
sent (22 Feb 2012) to notify landholders of the delay. It is expected that the newsletter will be sent
out in April 2012 with an information session following shortly thereafter.
Aboriginal groups were taken to look at various heritage sites on the Centennial owned land south of
Chapman Road. It was discovered that there had been a potential damage to an artefact scatter.
Mitigation measures were put into place and the incident reported to the Office of Environment and
Heritage. They sent a site officer to undertake an investigation and we are awaiting a response from
8.3
Complaints
8.3.1 Mandalong / Mandalong South
There were two community complaints received since the September 2011 meeting.
a) Privacy
A landowner registered a Complaint on 30/11/11 with the Office of Australian Information
Commissioner against Centennial Coal in regard to access to personal information and other alleged
breaches of privacy that the landowner has witnessed.
Centennial has written to the landowner to advise that Centennial is prepared to provide access to
their information that falls within the definition of “personal information” under the Privacy Act
1988. Centennial is also currently responding to the preliminary inquiries by the Privacy
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Commissioner’s Office as to whether the Office will conduct a formal investigation into the
complaint.
b) Contact
On Friday 10/2/12 a landowner contacted the Mine and left a message requesting information from
a staff member. The landowner was unable to contact the staff member and lodged a complaint.
Staff members were unavailable due to work commitments. A response was provided within 3 hours
to the landowner and the information provided later that day. The Mine complied with the
complaints handling procedure to respond within 24 hours following an investigation.
8.4
Sponsorship
8.4.1 Mandalong
1. Morisset Agricultural Show (January 2012)
2. Morisset Community Festival (April 2012)
8.5
Property
There was one enquiry by a local resident for Centennial to purchase their property. Numerous
enquiries were made from people interested in renting Centennial properties.
Three private properties within the current SMP LW15-17 application area were sold. Contact has
been made with the new owners and PSMP supplied.
8.6
Land Management
Mandalong Properties
Update on Land Management Initiatives – February 2012
Weed Control
Last year It was decided that the control of Blackberries and Giant Parramatta grass would be
managed by the Centennial Land Manager and rather than the individual tenants.
A targeted spraying campaign for blackberries was commenced late last year and will continue over
the next couple of months. To date the following properties has been sprayed:
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350 Deaves Road, Mandalong
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38 Browns Road, Mandalong
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803 Mandalong Road, Mandalong
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12 Sauls Road, Mandalong
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91 Sauls Road, Mandalong
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291 Mandalong Road, Mandalong - not completed
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28 Timber Road, Mandalong
Part of this overall campaign is to review the results of the spraying and ensure the chemicals being
use are effective for the Mandalong area.
Some spraying for Giant Parramatta Grass has been undertaken along the road verge at 112 Browns
Road, Mandalong.
Some regrowth control has been undertaken on some of the properties listed above.
Riparian Fencing
619 Mandalong Road, Mandalong Lodge
In order to improve flood access and allow the riparian area to be managed for the back paddock
repairs to the Right of Way have commenced along the northern boundary. The wet weather has
stopped this being completed.
The riparian zone on the main creek line has been fenced. The fencing of this riparian zone is
complementary with the proposed wetland management plan on 555 Mandalong Road.
226 Browns Road, Mandalong
The fencing has protected the riparian habitat (and corridor that runs between Browns and Sauls
Roads) and allowed the northern part of this property to be used by horses. The tenants on this
property have participated for a second time in the CMA workshops run by Jane Myers.
Wetlands Management
A meeting with the tenants of properties that have wetlands on them has been organised for late
March 2012. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the ongoing management of these wetlands.
Property Sale
Board Approval has been granted for the sale of 1A Taylors Road, Cooranbong. An overall property
strategy for Centennial owned properties in the Mandalong Valley is being developed.
Demolition of Tallowood Lodge
Work has commenced on the demolition of the Tallowood lodge buildings however progress has
been much slower than expected due to the wet weather.
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Mapping Vegetation Communities
Primary Aim of Vegetation Mapping for
SMP’s
To provide habitat information for assessing the impact of subsidence on
threatened communities and species.
Community vs Species
Threatened species
(Acacia bynoeana)
Endangered
Threatened community (Swamp
Sclerophyll Forest on Coastal
Floodplains EEC)
Classification - Floristic Survey
20m
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20m
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20 x 20m plot marked out
Systematic traverse of whole
plot, recording all species present
Each species attributed a cover
abundance code (1 to 6)
Other environmental variables
also recorded, such as soil type,
aspect, structure etc
Braun-Blanquet Cover-Abundance Scale
Cover range
<5% few individuals
<5% many individuals
5% - <25%
25% - <50%
50% - <75%
75% - 100%
Score
1
2
3
4
5
6
Similarity Analysis Input Matrix
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Acacia elongata
1 1
Acacia falcata
1 1
Acacia longifolia
1 1
Acacia maidenii
2
Acacia myrtifolia
1
1
Acacia parvipinnula
1
Acacia ulicifolia
1 1
Acianthus fornicatus
1 1 2 1 1
Acrotriche divaricata
1
Adiantum aethiopicum
2 2
Allocasuarina littoralis
2
3
Allocasuarina torulosa
1 1 1
Alternanthera denticulata
1 1 1 1 1
Angophora bakeri
1
Angophora costata
4
1 3
Angophora floribunda
1
Aristida vagans
2 2 2 1 1 1 2
Austrodanthonia tenuior
1
Billardiera scandens
1
1 1
Breynia oblongifolia
1
Bursaria spinosa
1 1 1
1 1 1
Caesia parviflora
1 1 1 1
Callistemon linearis
1
Callistemon salignus
2 3
Carex gaudichaudiana
1 2
Casuarina glauca
1
Cayratia clematidea
1
Centella asiatica
1 1
Cheilanthes sieberi
1
Corymbia gummifera
4 1
3
Corymbia maculata
4 3 4 4 4 1 1
Cymbopogon refractus
1
3
Davallia solida var. pyxidata
1
Daviesia ulicifolia
1 1
1 11
1
1
1 1
2
3 1
1
2
1
4
Classification - Cluster Analysis
Rainforest # 1
Rainforest # 2
Rainforest # 3
Moist forest # 1
Moist forest # 2
Moist forest # 3
Dry forest # 1
Dry forest # 2
Dry forest # 3
Dry forest # 4
Dry open woodland # 1
Dry open woodland # 2
Heath # 1
Heath # 2
A Reference Regional Classification
NPWS (2000) Vegetation Survey, Classification and Mapping Lower Hunter and Central
Coast Region. Version1.2. A project undertaken for The Lower Hunter and Central Coast
Regional Environment Management Strategy CRA Unit Sydney Zone National Parks and
Wildlife Service.
• Commonly referred to as the REMS classification
• Referenced in the NSW Scientific Committee determinations for Endangered
Ecological Communities
REMS Community Profiles
MU12.
Hunter Valley Moist Forest
Diagnostic plant species
Stratum
Tallest
Species
Corymbia maculata
Eucalyptus punctata
Eucalyptus siderophloia
Angophora floribunda
Eucalyptus crebra
Syncarpia glomulifera
Eucalyptus acmenoides
Eucalyptus tereticornis
Eucalyptus globoidea
Eucalyptus sparsifolia
Angophora costata
Eucalyptus deanei
Eucalyptus fibrosa
Within Community
Other Communities
Frequency
44%
40%
23%
23%
22%
22%
17%
13%
13%
10%
8%
5%
5%
Frequency
13%
25%
3%
14%
13%
17%
2%
3%
2%
14%
22%
4%
12%
c/a
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
c/a
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
Fidelity Class
positive
positive
uninformative
uninformative
uninformative
uninformative
uninformative
uninformative
uninformative
uninformative
uninformative
uninformative
uninformative
Vegetation Community Modeling
All vegetation
data
Geology
sandstone
Geology
basalt
Elevation
>200m ASL
Rainfall (wettest month)
>100mm
Elevation
>200m ASL
Rainfall (wettest month)
<100mm
Solar radiation index
>100 (exposed)
Solar radiation index
<100 (sheltered)
Distance to stream
0-30m
VEGETATION COMMUNITY 1
Riparian forest
Distance to stream
>30m
Geology
alluvium
Ground-truthed Mapping
• At point locations, record the species present
• Referred to as Rapid Data Points (RDP)
• Match the species combination at each point to a community
classification
• Convert the point data into a vegetation community map
Regional RDP data coverage
~50,000 data points
API - Aerial Photo Interpretation
Modelled vs Ground-truthed
Vegetation Maps
Model
Ground-truthed
Four communities
Fourteen communities
A Distinct Change Between Communities
Community Boundaries are Rarely
Distinct
Mandalong Southern Extension Project
Mandalong Community Consultative Committee
Project Update
28 February 2012
www.centennialcoal.com.au
File Name: Man
Project Progress
• 42 boreholes have been drilled out of a 53 hole programme.
• Mine planning process has been delayed but is underway.
– Preliminary meetings held with Mine Subsidence Board and Dept
Resources and Energy.
• Briefing paper has been submitted to the Dept of Planning.
2
Community Consultation
• #5 newsletter has been postponed due to mine layout delay.
Landholders advised by letter.
• Landholder information session on baseline environmental studies
held October 2011. Resulted in a complaint to the privacy
commissioner against P.Cook.
• Feedback reports to landholders who allowed access for baseline
environmental surveys.
• In the process of engaging Bahtabah LALC to undertake some land
mgt works on Centennial properties.
• James Marshall has completed feedback survey for MLS
landholders.
3
Environment
• Consultant engaged to undertake odour monitoring.
4
Archaeology
• Site visit onto Centennial owned land undertaken with:
– Darkinjung LALC;
– ATOAC; and
– ADTOAC.
• Potential impact to artefact scatter south of Chapman Road.
– Reported to Office of Environment and Heritage.
– OEH made inspection and awaiting response.
– Mitigation measures put in place to prevent a recurrence and supported
by the Aboriginal groups.
5
Forward Timeline
• Finalise mine planning options – March 2011.
• Detailed subsidence assessment on final mine design – April 2012.
• Detailed environmental impact assessment process – through to
July/August 2012.
• Environmental Impact Statement to go on public display – October
2012.
6
Mandalong Mine
Mandalong CCC
28 February 2012
File Name:
Coal Logistics Project
• Briefing Papers for three State Significant Development Projects
have been submitted to the NSW Department of Planning and
Infrastructure:
– Mandalong Mine – Mandalong Southern Extension Project
– Newstan Colliery – Extension of Mining Project
– Northern Coal Services – Coal Logistics Project
2
Coal Logistics
Project Application Area
3
• Transport up to 4 Mtpa of coal from the Cooranbong Entry Site to the
Eraring Power Station via overland conveyor;
• Transport up to 4 Mtpa of coal from the Cooranbong Entry Site to the
Newstan Colliery Surface Site by truck using the existing Mandalong
Mine and Newstan-Eraring private haul roads;
• Upgrade the surface infrastructure of the Newstan Colliery to enable
the handling and processing of up to 8 Mtpa of coal consisting of up
to 4.5 Mtpa from the Newstan Colliery and up to 4 Mtpa from the
Mandalong Mine through the CPP and coal handling infrastructure;
• Increase the coal stockpile capacity at the Newstan Colliery Surface
Site;
4
• Transport up to 8 Mtpa of coal from the Newstan CPP or coal handling
infrastructure through the Newstan Colliery rail loading facilities by train
to the Port of Newcastle or Port Kembla;
• Operate coal handling facilities at Cooranbong;
• Transport reject material to the Newstan NREA, SREA or the LMCC
owned HMQ via private haul roads;
• Construct and operate a coal crushing facility at the Mandalong Mine Cooranbong Entry Site that has previously been approved but not yet
constructed;
5
• Manage surface water at the Newstan Colliery Surface Site, the
Mandalong Mine – Cooranbong Entry Site, the Mandalong Mine
private haul and the LMCC owned Hawkmount Quarry;
• Transfer water between the Newstan Colliery, the Awaba Colliery,
the Hawkmount Quarry and the Mandalong Mine water management
system;
• Undertake locomotive refuelling and servicing on site;
• Continue the construction of the Newstan Colliery SREA to RL60;
• Provide employment for up to 100 personnel
6
Mandalong Mine Modification
• Eraring has deferred coal deliveries as they have excess coal and the
Cooranbong Site does not have enough coal stockpile capacity to
stockpile the required volumes of coal. As such Centennial Mandalong
are seeking approval to transport additional coal up to Newstan.
• The decision to increase coal volume deliveries to Newstan as part of a
modification is market driven and is the reason why that this is being
done now and not part of the proposed coal logistics project.
Current Approved
Proposed
Mandalong Mine to Cooranbong Entry Site
4 Mtpa
4 Mtpa
Cooranbong – Eraring Power Station
2 Mtpa
4 Mtpa
Cooranbong – Newstan Colliery
2 Mtpa
4 Mtpa
7
Mandalong Mine
Community Consultative Committee
28 February 2012
File Name: Man15816_CCC Meeting 28 February 2012
Production Update
LW12 – to finish in May
LW13 – to start in June
Maingate 13 nearing completion in
preparation for LW13
Maingate 14 developed about one
third of its design length
Main Headings – developed to
77CT and developing belt road for
Maingate 15.
2
SMP LW15-17 Application
• Total of 35 properties – 20 private properties, 3 NSW
Forests
• SMP assessments completed
– Include subsidence, groundwater, flood, cultural heritage and
flora & fauna
•
•
•
•
PSMP developed and issued for review
SMP application complete
Submit application at the end of February
Advertise submission in State and Local newspapers
3
• Saul Rd developed compression hump near the centre
of LW12
• Cracking developed with 70mm of vertical subsidence
and strains 1mm/m
• Unusual to have pavement damage at these low levels
• 120mm of groundswell pre-mining
• Caused decoupling of road base from ground
• Impact to road managed in accordance with the Public
Roads Management Plan (developed with LMCC &
MSB)
4
120mm pre-mining
Groundswell
LW12
LW10 Goaf
MG11
Goaf
MG10
MG9
Mandalong Mine - Longwall 5 Crossline 9 Subsidence - Chart 2
LW11 Goaf
LW12 Goaf
TEST 1 12/05/08
TEST 2 22/07/08
0.100
TEST 3 29/07/08
TEST 4 01/08/08
TEST 5 08/08/08
TEST 6 11/08/08
0.000
TEST 7 18/08/08
TEST 8 29/08/08
TEST 9 07/10/08
TEST 10 09/01/09
-0.100
TEST 11 24/02/09
TEST 12 12/03/09
Pavement damage at
70mm subsidence
TEST 13 27/03/09
TEST 14 16/04/09
-0.200
TEST 15 25/05/09
TEST 16 26/08/09
TEST 17 22/09/09
TEST 18 07/10/09
-0.300
TEST 19 12/10/09
TEST 20 20/10/09
TEST 22 02/12/09
TEST 23 22/01/10
TEST 24 21/04/10
TEST 25 11/05/10
TEST 26 14/05/10
-0.500
TEST 27 18/05/10
TEST 28 21/05/10
TEST 29 28/05/10
TEST 30 15/06/10
-0.600
TEST 31 04/08/10
TEST 32 19/11/10
TEST 33 26/11/10
TEST 34 09/12/10
-0.700
TEST 35 23/12/10
TEST 36 11/01/11
TEST 37 21/03/11
TEST 38 28/04/11
-0.800
TEST 39 14/06/11
TEST 40 23/06/11
TEST 41 11/07/11
TEST 42 25/07/11
-0.900
TEST 43 15/08/11
TEST 44 06/10/11
TEST 45 11/10/11
TEST 46 13/12/11
5CS9_2220
5CS9_2200
5CS9_2180
5CS9_2160
5CS9_2140
5CS9_2120
5CS9_2100
5CS9_2080
5CS9_2060
5CS9_2040
5CS9_2020
5CS9_2000
5CS9_1980
5CS9_1960
5CS9_1940
5CS9_1920
5CS9_1900
5CS9_1880
5CS9_1860
5CS9_1840
5CS9_1820
5CS9_1800
5CS9_1780
5CS9_1760
5CS9_1740
5CS9_1720
5CS9_1700
5CS9_1680
5CS9_1660
5CS9_1640
5CS9_1620
5CS9_1600
5CS9_1580
5CS9_1560
5CS9_1540
5CS9_1520
5CS9_1500
5CS9_1480
5CS9_1460
5CS9_1440
SR_1350
5CS9_1420
5CS9_1400
5CS9_1360
5CS9_1340
5CS9_1320
5CS9_1300
5CS9_1280
5CS9_1260
5CS9_1240
5CS9_1220
5CS9_1200
5CS9_1180
5CS9_1160
5CS9_1140
5CS9_1120
5CS9_1100
5CS9_1080
-1.000
3CS3EX_1440
SUBS (m)
TEST 21 30/10/09
-0.400
TEST 47 21/12/11
TEST 48 04/01/12
TEST 49 10/01/12
TEST 50 20/01/12
TEST 51 13/02/12
PEG No.
5
LW11 Tensile Strains vs SSR criteria
6
LW11 Compressive Strains vs SSR Criteria
7
LW11 Tensile Strains vs SSR Criteria
8
LW6 to LW11 Summary
Longwall Panel
Frequency Histogram Summary for Longwalls 6 to 11
Compared Against SSR Criteria
Tilt
Tensile Strain
Less that 7mm/m
Less than 5mm/m
Compressive Strain
Less than 5mm/m
LW6
97.7%
99.8%
97.4%
LW7
97.6%
100%
97.8%
LW8
100%
100%
99.4%
LW9
100%
100%
100%
LW10
98.8%
100%
98.5%
LW11
96.5%
100%
100%
Average
99.4%
99.9%
98.9%
9
Environment and Planning
10
Environment – Groundwater 2011
11
ENVIRONMENT – GROUNDWATER 2011
• AGE Consulting (2012) review of water levels in the alluvium and
shallow overburden indicate they not impacted by mining, the
exception being a temporary decline of 1.2m at site BH22 followed
by a period of fluctuating water levels.
• The data indicates that there is no continuous flow path established
from the alluvium at BH22A to the workings and that the decline and
fluctuations appear to reflect minor surface compression of the
strata due to the longwall advance.
• This decline appears to have stabilized quickly and a recovery in
December 2011. Similar minor temporary effects were identified in
BH7, the closest bore to BH22.
• “It is therefore concluded, based on the analysis of the groundwater
monitoring data, that there has been no adverse impact on the
alluvial aquifers or shallow overburden from longwall mining of
panels LW1 to LW12. “ (AGE 2012).
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ENVIRONMENT – WATER QUALITY 2011
Average Water Quality Monitoring Required by EPA Licence 365
AEMR Period
pH
TSS (mg/L)
Oil & Grease (mg/L)
LDP001
7.98
12.2
0
AEMR Period
pH
TSS (mg/L)
Oil & Grease (mg/L)
LDP002
7.16
16.4
0.28
13
ENVIRONMENT – WATER MONITORING SEPT 2011 to
FEB 2012
• Water quality from LDP001 & LDP002 was generally below EPA
license limits pH (6.5-8.5), Total Suspended Solids (50 mg/L), Oil &
Grease (10 mg/L).
• LDP001 and LDP002 exceeded on one occasion each, the TSS limit
(182 & 52mg/L) following 64 mm rainfall in 16 hrs in December.
• High intensity rainfall event contributed to upstream background
samples recording TSS levels of 179 mg/L.
• Three non compliances with licence conditions, two oil and grease
samples not collected because glass bottles broken in transport. No
sample for metals on LDP002 by AECOM.
• AECOM sampling procedures updated to prevent non compliances.
• Non compliances reported to EPA.
• Upgrades to surface water management system are being
progressed in 2012.
14
ENVIRONMENT – WATER MONITORING 2011
Daily discharge
Min Discharge
(ML/day)
Average
Discharge
(ML/day)
Maximum
Discharge
(ML/day)
LDP001
0
1.9
10.6
• Average daily discharged 1.9 ML per day. No
exceedance of discharge volume limit. (note: LDP001
volume limited can exceed 5 ML per day when rainfall is
greater than 10 mm in prior 24 hrs).
• Higher discharge volumes a result of surface run-off from
rainfall and volume increase due to stream backing up.
15
Community Complaints - Sept 2011 to Feb 2012
• Two community complaints were received: Privacy
• A landowner registered a Complaint on 30/11/11 with the Office of
Australian Information Commissioner against Centennial Coal in regard to
access to personal information and other alleged breaches of privacy that
the landowner has witnessed.
• Centennial has written to the landowner to advise that Centennial is
prepared to provide access to their information that falls within the
definition of “personal information” under the Privacy Act 1988.
Centennial has responded to the preliminary inquiries by the Privacy
Commissioner’s Office as to whether the Office will conduct a formal
investigation into the complaint.
16
Community Complaints
Contact
• On Friday 10/2/12 a landowner contacted the Mine and left a
message requesting information from a staff member. The
landowner was unable to contact the staff member and
lodged a complaint.
• Staff members were unavailable due to work commitments. A
response was provided within 3 hours to the landowner and
the information provided later that day. The Mine complied
with the complaints handling procedure to respond within 24
hours following an investigation.
17
Community Contacts – Sept 2011 to Feb 2012
• Mandalong Mailbox (Dec 2011).
• Facts sheet subsidence Saul’s Road (Jan 2012)
Summary Community and Mine Communication Sept 2011 to Feb 2012
Land
Property Exploration
Enquiry Type Management Subsidence Access Monitoring
Sponsorship Management
Acquisition Drilling
& Wetlands
Plans
Landowner
Initiated
Communication
0
5
0
0
1
3
4
2
Mine Initiated
Contact
1
50
2
5
0
9
0
0
18
Community Sponsorship – Sept 2011 to Feb 2012
• Three sponsorship requests : – Major sponsor Morisset Agricultural Show Feb 2012.
– Major sponsor Morisset Pro Am Golf Day showcasing
local and national pro golfers in Dec 2011.
– In process of sponsoring the Yul-Punual Education
and Healing Aboriginal Corporation (regeneration two
billabongs, remodelling and planting the native
arboretum and bush tucker garden and the oilextraction from native fauna project.)
19
GREENHOUSE GAS UPDATE - VAMRAB
• Construction works on the
surface pad and VAMRAB
completed Feb 2012.
• VAMRAB installation
planned H1 2012,
commissioning H2 2012.
• $2.4 M project funded by
Centennial and co-funded
by the Department of
Trade and Investment,
Regional Infrastructure
and Services (DTIRIS) via
the NSW Clean Coal Fund
(NSW CCF)
20
PONDING DRAINAGE WORKS – CENTENNIAL
PROPERTY 56
•
•
•
•
•
•
Ponding evident in non mined
areas following high annual
rainfall (1400mm) during 2011.
Area had ponding prior to mining
as it is lower than road drains.
Subsurface drainage installed on
property to alleviate ponding
following consultation with tenant
and their requests.
Area takes up to 7 days for water
to drain
Dependent on the level of
Stockton Creek
Horses able to use paddocks
and are rotated out in wet
conditions similar to other areas
ponded areas of floodplain .
21

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