Knitting Nannas are writing submissions on the following but you can send in a personal one too, or volunteer to contribute to ours.
Rix’s Creek coal mine: The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Rix’s Creek North Continuation Project is on exhibition. Submissions are due to NSW DPHI by Tuesday 10 November, 2026.
Under changes to the rules in NSW, more than 100 unique objections must be made by people who reside in NSW for the consent authority to be the NSW Independent Planning Commission, rather than Dept of Planning.
Kurri Kurri Data Centre: An EIS was lodged with the NSW Planning Department for the Kurri Kurri Data Centre and is open for public submissions until 11 November. https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/projects/kurri-kurri-data-centre
Bowdens Silver – Independent Planning Commission is reassessing the proposal for a massive open cut lead and silver mine at Lue near Mudgee. Submissions have been extended to Wednesday 11 November!
Click here to read the helpful guide from the Mudgee Region Action Group
Moolarben OC3 coal mine expansion has been referred to the Independent Planning Commission. https://www.ipcn.nsw.gov.au/cases/moolarben-coal-complex-oc3-extension-project Submissions due by 10 December. The Public Hearing will be held in Mudgee on 2 and 3 December. Submission form https://www.ipcn.nsw.gov.au/form/moolarben-coal-complex-oc3-extension-project
Wednesday 11 November 6-7pm Zoom RSVP https://www.nature.org.au/moolarben_state_webinar
Previous submissions will be considered. The Commission adds: however it is particularly helpful for the Commission Panel to hear the community’s views on the Department’s Assessment Report (2025) and Supplementary Assessment Report (2026), which can be found on the Commission’s website.
Kurri Kurri Data Centre – An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was lodged with the NSW Planning Department and is open for public submissions until 11 November. https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/projects/kurri-kurri-data-centre
The EIS states: “Connection to gas supply is not required for this development. All power will be supplied via electrical mains and/or diesel generators. Gas connection to existing gas infrastructure is not required.