August 2017 Extraordinary CCC Meeting Springvale Coal Services Operations (SCSO) Western Coal Services (WCS) Lidsdale Siding (LS) www.centennialcoal.com.au
Introduction Reporting Period April – August 2017 • Site Names = SCSO Sites WCS & LS • Consents / Project Approvals WCS SSD_5579 • 19/06/17 Revised consent conditions a s a result of Mod 1 approval including; • Incidental Departmental reference changes • Approval to receive residual waste from SWTP (0.35ML per day annual average, or 0.43 ML • daily maximum) Riparian Habitat and Catchment Improvement Plan • Prepared in consultation with various regulatory and advisory groups A. Describe measures to improve riparian habitat of Wangcol Creek 100m downstream of B. the proposed Link Haul Bridge crossing Detail additional compensatory water quality and catchment improvements ($250k) prior C. to commissioning the SWTP Make long term arrangements to manage and secure A, B, &C above D.
Introduction Consents / Project Approvals WCS SSD_5579 • Pollution reduction works prior to receiving residuals from SWTP • Establish a GW monitoring network across the SCSS that is adequate to provide an A. understanding of surface water and GW interactions across the site Design and install run off diversion works to divert all clean catchment runoff from up gradient B. areas Investigate options for long term management of LDP06 discharge / beneficial use options C. LS PA 08_0223 (LS) = No Changes • Licenses EPL3607 varied 28/06/17 • No changes relevant to WCS with previously proposed PRP included in SSD-5579 (MOD 1) • Radiation Management Licence 5061304 renewal and ref change – no material changes • All Other Licences and Approvals = No Changes
Operations Summary Summary of Operational Performance – Reporting Period Tonnes Mined 0t • Tonnes Transported Mt Piper Feed • 647,384t • Sent to LS • 33,060t • Export via rail • 0t • Coal trucked via roads • 0t • Surface disturbance limited to management and construction works only Stemlar feeder • REA Stage 2 footprint • Water Diversions •
Operations Summary - Planned Modifications • Western Coal Services: • Proposed Modification (2) to SSD 5579 – (refer following presentation) Lidsdale siding: • • Nil proposed Follow up actions since last CCC meeting No actions identified at previous CCC meeting for WCS or LS • 5
Environmental Performance Noise Monitoring Criteria WCS – nil changes • LS – nil changes • Noise Monitoring results LS – No exceedances recorded • WCS – 12 x exceedances (refer next slide) • Air Monitoring Criteria WCS – nil changes • LS – nil changes • Air Monitoring results LS – No exceedances recorded • WCS – No exceedances recorded •
Environmental Performance Relevant WCS LAeq impact Exceedance of impact assessment criteria WCS Measured Location Date Start Time Period assessment criterion Source of Noise Criterion LAeq 15min dB dB LAeq 15min dB NM7 04/05/17 12:24 Day 37 41 4 Overland Conveyor NM7 04/05/17 21:07 Evening 37 42 5 Overland Conveyor NM4 13/06/17 23:00 Night 36 38 2 Overland Conveyor NM6 13/06/17 16:50 Day 36 40 4 Overland Conveyor NM6 13/06/17 20:14 Evening 36 42 6 Overland Conveyor NM6 14/06/17 00:17 Night 39 44 5 Overland Conveyor NM7 13/06/17 17:33 Day 37 41 4 Overland Conveyor NM7 13/06/17 18:01 Evening 37 41 4 Overland Conveyor NM6 26/07/17 21:07 Evening 36 41 5 Overland Conveyor NM7 26/07/17 21:27 Evening 37 42 5 Overland Conveyor NM7 27/07/17 17:05 Day 37 41 4 Overland Conveyor Relevant WCS LAeq impact Exceedance of impact assessment criteria WCS Measured Location Date Start Time Period assessment criterion Source of Noise Criterion LA1,1min dB dB LA1,1min dB NM6 14/06/17 00:17 Night 45 46 1 Overland Conveyor
Environmental Performance Water Monitoring Criteria WCS – nil changes • LS – nil changes • Water Monitoring results LS – No exceedances recorded • WCS – No exceedances recorded • Subsidence Monitoring Neither WCS or LS sites have subsidence management plans, extraction management plan, or compliance • monitoring and reporting requirements
Environmental Management Cultural Heritage • WCS & LS • All activities undertaken in accordance with Centennial’s Western Operations ACHMP • No sites impacted, incurred, with no unauthorised activities undertaken Due diligence assessments completed for • A. Clean and dirty water diversion drain extension • No issues identified B. Stemlar feeder installation Identified 1 x isolated artefact in proximity to area – registration as a new site concurrent • C. REA stage 2b footprint clearing • No issues identified Site inspection of all AHIMS #45-1-0209, 45-1-0210, 45-1-0218 and 45-1-2749 , Water Diversion works, • and Stemlar feeder site with representatives from the Registered Aboriginal Parties undertaken on 03/05/2017.
Environmental Management Rehabilitation • WCS • No physical rehabilitation undertaken in period • REA Capping Strategy submitted to DRE 28/07/17 Re-Assessment of all rehabilitated areas undertaken 15/05/17 • • LS • Nil activity
Environmental Management Land Management • WCS • Biodiversity due diligence assessments undertaken for all clearing works • Pampas Grass weed management program completed onsite Autumn 17 484 mature plants controlled and treated • Various weed management initiatives • • LS • Blackgum project • Partnership with LLS 2000 trees planted • Habitat Restoration • • Willow Control
Summary of Compliance / Non Compliance WCS Noise exceedances as per previous slide • Coal fines migration off site at OL3/4 Transfer Tower • Short, medium and long term actions implemented • Engineering and redesign of controls study concurrent • Response provided to DPE Show Cause Notice • No other non-compliances recorded • LS Nil non-compliances recorded •
Community Engagement WCS CH Site inspections with RAP’s • Various meetings with NSW Local Land Services Groups regarding land & weed management initiatives • Various consultation with regulatory groups over planned modifications to approvals, noise exceedances, and • water management for LDP006 discharge long term solutions Landholder / stakeholder meetings RE: Operational Noise mitigation • LS Landholder / stakeholder meetings RE: Operational Noise mitigation • Various meetings and site inspections with NSW Local Land Services Groups regarding land, weed, and black • gum management initiatives
Community Complaints & Complaint Management WCS Nil community complaints received • LS Nil community complaints received •
Proposed Activities for the next period WCS No currently planned or proposed new projects besides activities proposed in Mod s 1 & 2 (including all • supporting studies and commitments as outlined in SEE’s and revised consents (on approval) REA Construction • Water diversion activities • Stemlar feeder works installation and commissioning • Revised MOP following approval of REA Capping Strategy • Ngara Noise model validation • Noise abatement and mitigation activities • LS Business as usual • No currently planned or proposed new projects for 2017 •
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Extraordinary Meeting of the Western CCC 8 August 2017 Angus Place and Satellite Sites Update www.centennialcoal.com.au
Overview 1. Site Update 2. Operations Summary 3. Environmental Performance 4. Community 5. Upcoming Activities 18
Angus Place and Satellite Sites Update – April to July 2017 • There have been no changes to approvals or licences for Angus Place and Satellite Sites. • An AEMR/AR site visit was conducted by officers from DPE, DRG and EPA on 2 June. The visiting officers requested work be done to improve sediment and erosion controls at the Ventilation Facility and for maintenance of rehabilitation sites on the Newnes Plateau to be conducted. • Tom Hollis resigned the position of Environment and Community Coordinator. The position has been filled by Devon Roberts from 7 July. • Annual Independent Risk Audit conducted in May. 19
Angus Place and Satellite Sites Update – April to July 2017 • Maintenance conducted at Plateau sites including sediment and erosion control structures. 20
Angus Place Operations • Angus Place is still on Care and Maintenance since Longwall activities ceased in February 2015. • 1 X LTI in June • Phase 3 secondary support works continued in the 1000 district. • Ventilation Shaft recovery project anticipated to be complete by the end of August. 21
Angus Place Operations • Ventilation Shaft recovery project anticipated to be complete by the end of August. 22
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