Whitehaven coal
Powering the region
Vickery means more local jobs, growth and a stronger future for the North West.
Subject to approval, the Vickery Extension Project (Vickery) will entail the construction of a new open-cut mine and associated on-site infrastructure (new coal processing plant and rail spur) about 25 kilometres to the north of Gunnedah, near two of our existing mines at Tarrawonga and Rocglen, and along a seam that contains some of the best quality coal in the country.
The area has already been extensively mined and there is an existing approval covering the site. Coal produced from the mine will be a combination of metallurgical and thermal products.
$1.2b
net economic benefit to NSW
950
jobs to be created
$700m
capital investment
JOBS
Benefits accruing locally
Vickery has the potential to be one of the most significant investments in North West NSW over the coming years.
The Project will create approximately 500 jobs during the construction phase and 450 jobs during operations. We estimate it will generate approximately 170 new jobs in locally-based businesses that will provide contracting and mine-support services.
500
construction jobs
450
operational jobs
75%
of workforce locally-based
$271
incremental disposable income to be generated
Environment
Respecting the local environment
The comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a detailed technical document that provides information about the Project and the steps we will take to ensure environmental impacts are minimised.
The Vickery EIS incorporates some 18 specialist assessments from scientific and technical experts, including studies on groundwater, surface water, flood, noise, air quality, biodiversity and cultural heritage. The EIS shows that noise, air quality and visual impacts of the mine are similar or better than what was previously approved.
18
Major assessments from scientific and technical experts.
Noise, air quality and visual impacts same or better than what was previously approved.
No mining in the ‘Blue Vale’ pit
Assessment process
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Submission
Whitehaven submits the Development Application, including the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), for assessment.
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Review
NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) reviews the EIS and prepares for public exhibition.
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Public exhibition
EIS placed on public exhibition, and submissions are lodged. Commonwealth Independent Expert Scientific Committee reviews EIS.
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Preliminary issues report
The DPIE assesses the EIS and publishes a report outlining preliminary considerations.
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Independent Review if required
The NSW Minister for Planning may direct the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) to undertake an independent review of the Project.
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Public comment
The IPC holds public hearings and calls for public comment on the Project.
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Response to submissions
Whitehaven prepares a response to submissions made during the exhibition period and public hearings.
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Whole of Government review
DPIE delivers its whole-of-Government assessment of the Project, to be considered by the IPC.
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Additional public hearings
The IPC may hold additional public hearings into the Project.
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IPC determination
The IPC will make a determination. If the Project is approved, conditions will be imposed.
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Commonwealth determination
Commonwealth Government determination – if approved, conditions are likely to be imposed.
Timeline
1986
1991
Larger scale open cut mining undertaken
at the former Vickery Coal Mine, owned by Rio Tinto
May 1998
Mining at the former Vickery Coal Mine ceased
Rehabilitation works commenced
Feb 2010
Whitehaven acquired CL316 from Rio Tinto
2000-2009
Whitehaven undertakes mining operations at the Canyon Mine
2013
Whitehaven submits a Development Application and EIS for the Vickery Coal Project
Sept 2013
NSW Government approves Vickery Coal Project area
Aug 2018
Whitehaven submits a Development Application and EIS for the Vickery Extension Project
Approvals
VIC - CCC 1506 Meeting Minutes
76.83 KBVIC - CCC 1604 Meeting Minutes and Presentation
3.21 MBVIC - CCC 1604 Presentation
1.59 MBVIC - CCC 1703 Meeting Minutes and Presentation
2.66 MBVIC - CCC 1808 Meeting Minutes and Presentation
6.95 MBVIC - CCC 1810 Meeting Minutes
4.58 MBVIC - CCC 1905 Meeting Minutes and Presentation
3.65 MBVIC - CCC 1910 Meeting Minutes and Presentation
6 MBVIC - CCC Meeting Minutes and Presentation October 2019
6 MBVIC - CCC Member Contact Details
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Environmental Management, Monitoring & Compliance
VIC-EPBC Approval
626.04 KBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement- Executive Summary
4.03 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement- Table of Contents
83.63 KBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement- Section 1 - Introduction
2.16 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement- Section 2 - Project Description
3.48 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement- Section 3 - Consultation and Community Initiatives
1010.12 KBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement- Section 4 - Environmental Assessment - Part 1
9.01 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement- Section 4 - Environmental Assessment - Part 2
7.63 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement- Section 5 - Rehabilitation and Mine Closure
4.21 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement- Section 6 - Planning Framework and Project Justification
1.08 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement- Section 7 - Summary of Management, Mitigationm Monitoring and Reporting
1.42 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement- Section 8 - References
957.67 KBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement- Section 9 - Abbreviations and Acronyms and Glossary
964.4 KBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix A - Groundwater Assessment - Part 1
7.81 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix A - Groundwater Assessment - Part 2
14.06 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix B - Surface Water Assessment - Part 1
7.77 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix B - Surface Water Assessment - Part 2
9.97 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix B - Surface Water Assessment - Part 3
8.84 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix B - Surface Water Assessment - Part 4
6.95 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix C - Noise and Blasting Assessment
4.93 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix D - Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Assessment
8.62 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix E - Ecological Assessment - Part 1
10.96 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix E - Ecological Assessment - Part 2
7.26 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix F - Road Transport Assessment
4.65 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix G - Agricultural Impact Statement - Part 1
7.65 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix G - Agricultural Impact Statement - Part 2
9.07 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix H - Visual Assessment
4.77 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix I - Aboriginal Cultural Heritage - Assessment Part 1
2.82 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix I - Aboriginal Cultural Heritage - Assessment Part 2
11.99 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix J - Non Aboriginal Heritage Assessment
3.31 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix K - Socio Economic Assessment
1.44 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix L - Geochemistry Assessment
1.84 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix M - Environmental Risk Assessment
1.35 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix N - Preliminary Hazard Analysis
1.25 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix O - Land Contamination Assessment - Part 1
8.35 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix O - Land Contamination Assessment - Part 2
12.44 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Appendix O - Land Contamination Assessment - Part 3
12.01 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Attachment 1 - Director Generals Requirements
2.51 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Attachment 2 - Development Application Area and Real Property Descriptions
1.04 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Attachment 3 - Relevant Environmental Planning Instruments
1.11 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Attachment 4- Potential Interactions between Project and other Majors Projects
1000.17 KBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Attachment 5 - Water Licensing Requirement
1.11 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Attachment 6 - Community Information
1.85 MBVIC-Environmental Impact Statement-Attachment 7 - Peer Review Letter
1.34 MBVIC-Vickery Coal Project - Project Description and PEA
1.7 MB
Contacts
Vickery Extension Project
Contact us via email or our community hotline for more information, to provide feedback or to lodge a complaint.
1800 942 625
vickeryfeedback@whitehavencoal.com.au
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