Bylong Coal Project

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KEPCO Bylong Australia (KEPCO) proposes to develop the Bylong Coal Project (the Project) to mine up to 6.5 million tonnes of run of mine coal per annum for supply to the thermal coal export market. The mine will include two open-cut mining areas and an underground mining area. Coal will be transported from the Project site to the Port of Newcastle via the existing Sandy Hollow-Gulgong Line. The project life is approximately 25 years, comprising a two year construction period and a 23 year operational period. Subject to government approvals, construction is proposed to commence in 2019. Underground mining operations are expected to commence in year 7. The mine is likely to employ up to 665 people during initial construction. During operations, the Project will provide direct employment for up to 470 workers with an average annual direct workforce of approximately 290. The Project is now in the approvals stage, where KEPCO is seeking development consent from the New South Wales government in order to obtain a Mining Lease for its proposed activities. Various rehabilitation and decommissioning activities will be undertaken during both the course of, and following the 25 years of the Project.