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Ulan Coal Mines Limited Community Consultative Committee Meeting
September 2018
SLIDE 2 Agenda
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Opening and Welcome
Lisa Andrews
Apologies
Lisa Andrews
Business Arising From Previous Minutes
Lisa Andrews
Confirmation of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Lisa Andrews
Correspondence Project Update and Community Development Plan activity
Robyn Stoney
General Business
All
Next Meeting
Lisa Andrews
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Introduction
Apologies
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SLIDE 4 Business arising from previous minutes.
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ACTION ITEMS BY WHOM 1 Carried over: Investigate salt wicking on banks RS Subject of discussions with our researchers 2 Carried over: Provide time for CCC to provide ideas and priorities for the Community Development Plan RS CCC members to assist community development plan instead of site visit in
- September. Occurring 11 September
3 Noise monitoring and noise profiling results to be presented at the next CCC meeting RS To be presented at 11 September meeting and included in slide presentation 4 LDP6 average figures to be amended in presentation before posting on website RS Updated on website 5 Check predicted prevailing winds as stated in Project Approval/EA RS Presented in slides for this quarter 6 Request for average wind speed data RS In slide presentation for this meeting 7 Review list of Noxious Weeds and update RS Noxious Weeds Act 1993 repealed in July 2017 Replaced by the Biosecurity Act 2015 State or Regional Priority Weeds now listed in the Central Tablelands Regional Strategic Weed Management Plan 2017-2022* - More in this slide presentation * Central Tablelands Local Land Services, 2017
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Monitoring & Environmental Performance
SLIDE 6 Monitoring - Water Discharge
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Discharge from LDP3, 6 and 19 against Goulburn River Downstream daily volumes
Average Volume LDP19 LDP6 Goulburn River DS June-18
2.78 8.68 13.54
July-18
5.08 7.74 15.25
SLIDE 7 Upstream upgrade
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The Goulburn River Upstream Gauging Station works
- Vegetation removed
- Flow velocity sensor fitted into causeway pipe (low
flow)
- V-notch installed on the causeway (larger flow)
- Commissioning completed on the 06/09/18
Data recoded from the velocity sensor Vegetation removed & V-Notch installed
SLIDE 8 Monitoring – Water
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Average EC LDP19 LDP6 Goulburn River US Goulburn River DS Jun-18
752 797 463 797
July-18
773 803 436 800
Electrical Conductivity (EC) comparison for Goulburn River & Ulan Creek discharges
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Monitoring – Water
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pH comparison for Goulburn River & Ulan Creek discharges
Average pH LDP19 LDP6 Goulburn River US Goulburn River DS June-18 7.19 7.32 7.00 7.97 July-18 7.19 7.32 7.08 8.01
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Environmental Incidents 2018 YTD
Incident Category 2018 (YTD) 2017 2016 Incidents
Cat 0 6 7 8 Cat 1 8 16 16 Cat 2 1
Total 14 24 24
SLIDE 11 Community Complaints
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Complaint Type 2018 YTD Complaints 2017 Complaints 2016 Complaints Noise 24 16 4 Dust 1 Blast 1 Water 2 2 1 Other 2 1 Total 30 19 5
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Method
1. The noise analyser was turned on and calibrated. 2. The noise sample was started using ‘start/stop’. 3. When background sounds such as bird calls, planes, traffic went past the instrument was paused. 4. In total each noise sample went for 5min. 5. Noise levels: LA-Min, LA-Max, LA-EQ, LA-50, LA-90. 6. Meteorological data was added later to identify wind speed and stability class at the time.
Attended Noise Monitoring and Noise Profiling
SLIDE 13 Results – Property 1
Main Noises Heard:
- Wind gust/trees rustling
- Bird calls
- Consistent machine hum
- Dozer movements/Track
slap
Main Indications
- Max levels were associated
with bird calls – high pitch.
ventilation fans.
between weather and noise levels.
10 20 30 40 50 60 Noise Values (dB(A)) Time of Sample LA-Min LA-Max LA-EQ LA-50 LA-90
SLIDE 14 Results – Property 2
Main Noises Heard:
- Wind gust/trees rustling
- Bird calls
- Dozer movements/Track slap
- Dogs barking
- Planes
- Ulan Water Operations
- Moolarben Coal Operations
Main Indications
- Max levels were associated
with bird calls – high pitch and road traffic.
dozers and track-slap.
- No noticeable pattern between
weather and noise levels.
10 20 30 40 50 60 Noise Values (dB(A)) Time of Sample LA-Min LA-Max LA-EQ LA-50 LA-90
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Wind Speeds and Direction Patterns – Spring 2017
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September October November
Wind is away from both properties, noise would be reduced For 13% (Property 2) and 7% (Property 1) of the time, wind is in the direction of the receiver and at a speed which is worst case for the receiver Wind is toward Property 2 and at a speed which is worst case for the receiver 52% of the time
SLIDE 16 Wind Speeds and Direction Patterns – Summer 2018
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January February December
Wind is in the direction of Property 2 and at a speed which is worst case for the receiver approximately 9%
For 17% (Property 2) and 10% (Property 1) of the time, wind is in the direction
speed which is worst case for the receiver For 18% (Property 2) and 12% (Property 1) of the time, wind is in the direction of the receiver and at a speed which is worst case for the receiver
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Wind Speeds and Direction Patterns – Autumn 2018
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April May March
For 9.5% (Property 2) and 14% (Property 1) of the time, wind is in the direction of the receiver and at a speed which is worst case for the receiver For 4% (Property 2) and 17% (Property 1) of the time, wind is in the direction of the receiver and at a speed which is worst case for the receiver Cross winds should reduce noise at the receivers
SLIDE 18 Wind Speeds and Direction Patterns – Winter 2018
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July August June
Stable, calm cold conditions, inversions more common. Breezes across noise propagation pathway should
Stable, calm cold conditions, inversions more common. Breezes away from and across noise propagation pathway should operate to reduce noise Cross winds should reduce noise at the receivers
SLIDE 19 Regional weed prioritisation process
Category Objective Weeds in this category
Identified at Ulan
PREVENTION (equivalent of W1) To prevent the weed species arriving and establishing in the Region. These species are not known to be present in the region. They have a high to very high weed risk (highly invasive and high threat) and have a high likelihood of arriving in the region due to potential distribution and/ or an existing high risk pathway. ERADICATION (equivalent of W2) To permanently remove the species and its propagules from the Region. OR to destroy infestations to reduce the extent of the weed in the region with the aim of local eradication. These species are present in the region to a limited extent only and the risk of re- invasion is either minimal or can be easily managed. They have a high to very high weed risk and high feasibility of coordinated control. CONTAINMENT (equivalent of W3) To prevent the ongoing spread of the species in all or part of the Region. These species have a limited distribution in the region. Regional containment strategies aim to prevent spread of the weed from an invaded part of the region (core infestation), and/or exclude the weed from an uninvaded part of the region (exclusion zone). Fireweed African Olive ASSET PROTECTION (equivalent of W4) To prevent the spread of weeds to key sites/assets of high economic, environmental and social value, or to reduce their impact on these sites if spread has already occurred. These weed species are widespread and unlikely to be eradicated or contained within the wider regional context. Effort is focussed on reducing weed threats to protect priority high value assets. Blackberry Bridal Creeper Cooltai Grass Green Cestrum Serrated tussock St John’s Wort ALERT (equivalent of W5) Species that are high risk, have suitable habitat in the region, though currently have no identified high-risk pathway for invasion. COMMUNITY CONCERN (equivalent of W5) Species that are high priority for asset protection and are actively managed under a number of current programs. It is not feasible to contain or eradicate these species however minimising their impacts, is reasonably practicable. Bathurst Burr Blue heliotrope Prickly Pear Scotch thistle
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UCML Reports & Overview of Activities
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Ulan West
- LW4 Start Date was 3 November
- 2017. Extraction of 3.8
kilometres of a total 4.5 kilometres
- Current development panel is
LW05
- Pad installation for Dewatering
infrastructure above LW06 is under construction East Pit (discharge) Discharge has recommenced at low rates The strategy is to continue to reduce levels in the East Pit without increasing the EC Ulan Underground
September 2017 and has progressed 3.1 kilometres
- f a total 3.5 kilometres.
LWW4 will be completed by the end of August.
panels are MGW05 and MGW06
- LWW05 is being set up and
is anticipated to commence in November/December Projects
- Goulburn River final stormwater
controls installed in July 2018 Open Cut
- Care and maintenance
- CHPP renovation project
Progress of the Project
Employee Numbers- 626
SLIDE 22 2018 Community Program
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2018 SMARTY GRANTS EDUCATION ROUND Henry Lawson Society $2000 and Lue Public $3000 and Gulgong High $5000 GENERAL MANAGER’S PROJECT Litter reduction initiative “Emu Bobs” on 15 June 2018 and 14 September 2018 ROTARY CLUB – MUDGEE SUNRISE 2018 Clock Awards Sponsorship $3000 MUDGEE PCYC $2420 for wet area floor re-surfacing and safety rating 200 BALES PROJECT $5000 towards the purchase of hay for our local farmers in need CUDGEGONG COMMUNICATIONS RFB $1500 for Fire Safety Plan for Animals UCML VOLUNTEERS AT WORK INITIATIVE $1000 each donated to VRA Mudgee and Gulgong DC Rural Fire Brigade GULGONG GOLD & MINING FESTIVAL $2000 event funding and support at the event MWRC ENVIRONMENT PARTNERSHIP $20,000 for Putta Bucca Wetlands Capital Works funding COMMUNITY BBQ’S Supporting Bungaba Progress Assoc. in April and on 15 September 2018 LOCAL SCHOOLS Gulgong Public and All Hallows Catholic $500 each towards school garden projects HEALTH AND WELLBEING Men's Health Awareness workshops $1600
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Community Development Plan 2019 - 2022
UCMLs overall objective for the CDP is to understand, respect and build on existing strengths to foster community resilience. An assets based approach helps us understand the community priorities that can be developed by supportive contributions from Ulan and its representatives. Workshop Regional Capital: Natural Capital Land and riparian management, Elimination of litter Social and Human Capital Rural fire service and other volunteers, specialist Medical services Economic Capital Diversity, Tourism Built Capital: Indoor Aquatic Centre, Return Passenger Trains, Entertainment Centre, Indoor Sports Centre, Youth Centre and Rail Trails
SLIDE 24 Natural Capital
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- Council funding for maintenance and upgrade of riparian reserve on Goulburn River (western side of
Ulan Road, near gauge station) x 2
- Develop strategy to reduce litter and road kill. Consultant to investigate options e.g. fencing,
management of road edges)
- Remove road kill (hazard, health) – shooroos for employees
- Elimination of rubbish x 2
- Weed management x 2
- Partnership with NPWS for protection of CEEC’s
- Environmental flow releases into Goulburn River
- Treatment of excess East Pit water – donate to local farmers x 2
- Feral animal management
- Willow/Gleditrial
- Research
- Removal from reserve lands
- Native species replacement
- Hardened access for visitors
- Animal
- Native species (animal) corridors
- Over/under road bridges and underpasses
- Water storage grants – farmers
- Walk track Rylstone showground
- Bike tracks
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Social and Human Capital
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Lifeskills Medical (new hospital) – treatment rooms, specialist rooms etc Mental health services Homeless/disadvantaged services General medical services Encourage staff to become active members of Cooks Gap Fire Brigade Support for local villages Support for Aboriginal training and employment Doctor for Kandos/Rylstone Rural Fire Service volunteers Allied health services/support services (psychologists, physiologists, mental health, protection for body, dieticians, nutritionists) Apprentices/education/environmental education Rail trails Feasibility studies – Kandos to Gulgong History research Politics Construction Changing usage patterns Ancillary services potential Accommodation Transport options (cycles/riders) Disabled access (elderly, juveniles, various disabilities)
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Economic Capital
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Art Gallery assistance x 3 Tourism x 2 “Real” jobs for unemployed Increase in car parking Cultural centre x 2 Art centre Kandos Toilet block entrance Rylstone Geo-tourism Research Guide training Interps Materials Sydney Basin landforms Volcanics Coal measures – fossils (petrified wood), resource development Enhance landscaped understanding Protection of natural resources Enjoyment of environment Increased Sports tourism – training and accommodation facilities to attract sporting bodies (Mon-Fri) Dormitory/Rec camp More general accommodation Sponsorship of university campus at TAFE Renewable energy resources on site Support tourist train circuit (Sydney to Hunter)
SLIDE 27 Built Capital
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Entertainment (ongoing) for youth Recreational space Public transport options x 2 Indoor aquatic centre Indoor sports centre Mountain bike track (tourism, social, economic) x 3 Return passenger trains x 3 Bus from Central Coast Solar roof for Byron Place - shade Electric car charger – pilot? Building/housing for display of Aboriginal artefacts for educational purposes on Land Council controlled land Grant for community shop/Arts centre Commence mine closure planning – use of mine infrastructure to promote further economic development e.g. bird watching/wetlands, solar farm/solar hydro, recreation, education,
- science. Investigate options as part of ongoing maintenance of site
Agricultural activities Water management initiatives Scoping study: Develop Solar Hydro project solar farm on open cut area Pump solar to Bobadeen dam/East Pit
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General Business
SLIDE 29 General Business
- General business
- Closing comments
- Next meeting times and dates:
- 6 December 2018 3:30pm meeting dinner 6pm
- Venue: Parklands Boardroom – upstairs, then restaurant for Christmas dinner &
drinks.
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