Independent Planning Commission

Moolarben Coal Complex OC3 Extension Project

SSD-33083358

A development application to extend open cut mining operations at the Moolarben Coal Complex. The application proposes to extend the existing OC3 open cut pit as well as develop four new open cut pits along the floor of the Moolarben Valley.

Case progress

Overview

In progress
Category
Mining and resources
Location
Ulan
Panel Chair
TBA
Panel members
TBA

Community consultation for Moolarben Coal Complex OC3 Extension Project

The Commission will close for the end‑of‑year shutdown period on Wednesday December 24 and will resume operations on Monday 12 January 2026. Community members will be able to make a submission and register to speak at the public hearing from 10:00am on Monday 12 January 2026.

Map showing the location

Documents

Case referral documents
DocumentDate
Referral letter redacted (PDF, 228.61 KB)
18.12.2025
Assessment report (PDF, 5.77 MB)
18.12.2025
18.12.2025
18.12.2025

Meetings

Public hearing
Registrations closed

Meeting information

  • 10:00am Tuesday 10 February
    Mudgee Showground Main Pavilion - 11 Nicholson Street, Mudgee NSW 2850

Livestream and recordings

A livestream of this public event will commence at the advertised event start time. A video recording of the public event, which may be edited or redacted prior to publication in line with our guidelines, will be published as soon as practicable after the event and be available until the case is completed.

Speaker schedule and transcripts

There are currently no documents.

Speaker documents

There are currently no documents.

Public submissions

Community members will be able to make a submission on this case from 10:00am on Monday, 12 February 2026.