Coal Seam Gas in NSW

From AI04B to site of possible power station.
Source:
Olsen Consulting Group Pty Ltd Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Illawarra Coal Seam Gas Exploration Drilling & Gas Monitoring Program
2.2 Context and Potential Future Major Project Applications.

From AI06 to site of possible power station.
Source:
Olsen Consulting Group Pty Ltd Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Illawarra Coal Seam Gas Exploration Drilling & Gas Monitoring Program
2.2 Context and Potential Future Major Project Applications.

From AI07 to site of possible power station.
Source:
Olsen Consulting Group Pty Ltd Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Illawarra Coal Seam Gas Exploration Drilling & Gas Monitoring Program
2.2 Context and Potential Future Major Project Applications.

From AI08 to site of possible power station.
Source:
Olsen Consulting Group Pty Ltd Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Illawarra Coal Seam Gas Exploration Drilling & Gas Monitoring Program
2.2 Context and Potential Future Major Project Applications.

From AI09 to site of possible power station.
Source:
Olsen Consulting Group Pty Ltd Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Illawarra Coal Seam Gas Exploration Drilling & Gas Monitoring Program
2.2 Context and Potential Future Major Project Applications.

From AI10B to site of possible power station.
Source:
Olsen Consulting Group Pty Ltd Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Illawarra Coal Seam Gas Exploration Drilling & Gas Monitoring Program
2.2 Context and Potential Future Major Project Applications.

From AI11 to site of possible power station.
Source:
Olsen Consulting Group Pty Ltd Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Illawarra Coal Seam Gas Exploration Drilling & Gas Monitoring Program
2.2 Context and Potential Future Major Project Applications.

From AI14 to site of possible power station.
Source:
Olsen Consulting Group Pty Ltd Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Illawarra Coal Seam Gas Exploration Drilling & Gas Monitoring Program
2.2 Context and Potential Future Major Project Applications.

From AI15 to site of possible power station.
Source:
Olsen Consulting Group Pty Ltd Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Illawarra Coal Seam Gas Exploration Drilling & Gas Monitoring Program
2.2 Context and Potential Future Major Project Applications.

From AI16 to site of possible power station.
Source:
Olsen Consulting Group Pty Ltd Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Illawarra Coal Seam Gas Exploration Drilling & Gas Monitoring Program
2.2 Context and Potential Future Major Project Applications.

From AI17 to site of possible power station.
Source:
Olsen Consulting Group Pty Ltd Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Illawarra Coal Seam Gas Exploration Drilling & Gas Monitoring Program
2.2 Context and Potential Future Major Project Applications.

From AI18 to site of possible power station.
Source:
Olsen Consulting Group Pty Ltd Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Illawarra Coal Seam Gas Exploration Drilling & Gas Monitoring Program
2.2 Context and Potential Future Major Project Applications.

From AI19 to site of possible power station.
Source:
Olsen Consulting Group Pty Ltd Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Illawarra Coal Seam Gas Exploration Drilling & Gas Monitoring Program
2.2 Context and Potential Future Major Project Applications.

Wybong Action Group
http://wag.org.au/

Stop CSG Illawarra is a local community group campaigning for:

* A moratorium on Coal Seam Gas (CSG) mining
* A Royal Commission into all aspects of CSG mining
* A ban on fracking.

www.stop-csg-illawarra.org

Proposed Dart Energy

DRILL SITE AI04B
PEL 444
Date of Inspection: 03/09/08
MGA coordinates:
Easting: 311840
Northing: 6210520
Hole Type: Cored - pillar
Workings: Coalcliff
AI04B is located approximately 110 m south-south-east of AI04A. It is a steeper site (with a slope of approximately 10%, with more vegetation cover, and drains northeast.

DRILL SITE AI05B
PEL 444
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (DECC) expressed concern about the original location of this borehole. The originally proposed site was an old gravel quarry that is in the process of rehabilitation including the provision of suitable habitat for frog species.
Apex has relocated AI05 onto Crown Land adjacent to the Darkes Forest Rural Fire Station and the Drakes Forest Community Hall. The site was inspected during the original site inspections undertaken between 3rd and 5th September 2008 and was reinspected
on 4th June 2009.
This site is cleared of native vegetation and supports mown grass. The new site eliminates the need to clear native vegetation.
The site slopes at about 5 degrees to the south away from Darkes Forest Road.
It is proposed to install suitable erosion and sediment control measures as described in the original Environmental Assessment.
There were no Aboriginal sites identified on this site.
Traffic entry and exit points onto Darkes Forest Road already exist and require no special traffic management procedures.

DRILL SITE AI06
PEL 444
Date of Inspection: 02/09/08
MGA coordinates:
Easting: 309639
Northing: 6209234
Hole Type: Cored - pillar
Workings: In area of Darkes Forest Mine first workings. Borehole should overlie a pillar.
Site AI06 is located approximately 50 m east of the former Darkes Forest Mine site offices. The site has already been cleared, and drains to the west, where a drainage line has been excavated to run north past the old offices. Upslope of the site, to the east and north-east are two large filled dams which could be used to supply drilling fluid makeup.

DRILL SITE AI07
PEL 444
Date of Inspection: 03/09/08
MGA coordinates:
Easting: 310966
Northing: 6209419
Hole Type: Open hole
Workings: Darkes Forest/Coalcliff - In extensive goaf area.
AI07 is adjacent to a road built up with Coal Wash Discard (CWD). Drainage direction from the site is north-northeast. An excavated drain runs along the western side of the road.

DRILL SITE AI08
PEL 444
Date of Inspection: 03/09/08
MGA coordinates:
Easting: 311449
Northing: 6208627
Hole Type: Open hole
Workings: Within Coalcliff goaf.
The area surrounding the proposed drill hole location for AI08 has already been partially cleared. The road adjacent to the site has also been built up with CWD. The area is very close to level, but site inspection indicates any drainage would be to the north.

DRILL SITE AI09
PEL 444
Date of Inspection: 03/09/08
MGA coordinates:
Easting: 311366
Northing: 6207639
Hole Type: Open hole
Workings: Coalcliff goaf
AI09 is situated on flat ground, on the western side of a road built up with CWD. On the eastern side of this road an incised drainage channel drains northeast beside dense Banksia coverage.

DRILL SITE AI10B
PEL 442
The original location for AI10 impacted a section of the Upland Swamp vegetation community.
A number of submissions requested that disturbance to this community should be avoided or minimised.
The area around the original location of AI10 was inspected on 2nd June 2009 by a representative from Apex, an Ecologist, an Archaeologist and a water/erosion control expert.
During the inspection, Apex decided to relocate AI10 approximately 40m south southwest of the original location.
The new location is on the southern side of a fire track and is located on an area of land that does not support Upland Swamp vegetation.
Appropriate erosion and sediment control structures can be installed at the new site and no Upland Swamp vegetation will be cleared during the proposed drilling.
There were no flora and fauna species or communities identified that would preclude development of the new site for gas drilling and monitoring.
No Archaeological material was identified at the new location.

DRILL SITE AI11
PEL 442
Date of Inspection: 02/09/08
MGA coordinates:
Easting: 309586
Northing: 6207257
Hole Type: Open hole
Workings: South Clifton goaf
Site AI11 is within the SCA Metropolitan Special Area, in an area that has been previously cleared. There is an excavated pool approximately 50 m southeast of the proposed site. The site drains to the north.

DRILL SITE AI12B
PEL 442
Date of Inspection: 02/09/08
MGA coordinates:
Easting: 310438
Northing: 6206778
Hole Type: Open hole
Workings: South Clifton goaf
AI12B is within the SCA O'Hares Creek Special Area. The proposed drill hole is on the southern side of the main access road, and just east of a path built up with CWD. The site is only slightly sloping, draining to the east.

DRILL SITE AI13
PEL 442
Date of Inspection: 02/09/08
MGA coordinates:
Easting: 309839
Northing: 6206858
Hole Type: Open hole
Workings: South Clifton Goaf
AI13 is on the boundary of Metropolitan and O'Hares Creek SCA Special Areas. The site has been disturbed by prior clearing, and is approximately 50 m north of an electrical tower. Drainage direction is northwest, towards an excavated drain.

DRILL SITE AI14
PEL 442
Date of Inspection: 04/09/08
MGA coordinates:
Easting: 309099
Northing: 6206539
Hole Type: Open hole
Workings: South Clifton Goaf
AI14 is on the western side of the Southern Freeway, within the SCA Metropolitan Special Area. The site is bordered to the north and east by a single dirt road. Drainage is to the west.

DRILL SITE AI15
PEL 442
Date of Inspection: 04/09/08
MGA coordinates:
Easting: 310559
Northing: 6205879
Hole Type: Cored - pillar
Workings: Unmined area.
AI15 is within the SCA Metropolitan Special Area and south of an area of upland swamp. The proposed drill hole site is located on the southern side of the access road; which is built up with coal washery discard and has a concreted drain lying directly to the west of the site keeping downslope runoff off the road. Drainage direction is northeast, i.e. towards the nearby upland swamp.

DRILL SITE AI16
PEL 442
Date of Inspection: 04/09/08
MGA coordinates:
Easting: 308416
Northing: 6205579
Hole Type: Open hole
Workings: Unmined area
AI16 is a disturbed site on a small plateau. The plateau slopes to the northeast. Following the drainage line downslope leads to a small creek and upland swamp.

DRILL SITE AI17
PEL 442
Date of Inspection: 04/09/08
MGA coordinates:
Easting: 309829
Northing: 6204849
Hole Type: Open hole
Workings: North Bulli goaf.
AI17 is located within the SCA Metropolitan Special Area. There is a concrete lined drainage line approximately 50 m southeast of the site which directs water towards the proposed drill hole location. Drainage from the site would be northwest, towards an area of upland swamp.

DRILL SITE AI18
PEL 442
Date of Inspection: 04/09/08
MGA coordinates:
Easting: 308723
Northing: 6203877
Hole Type: Open hole
Workings: North Bulli goaf
AI18 is within the SCA Metropolitan Special Area. This site is located just east of the access road, and appears relatively undisturbed. Drainage is northwest toward the access road.

Small scale combined cycle power station (circa 10 – 15 MW).
PEL 444
Apex has held discussions with various organisations regarding commercial arrangements for the utilisation of gas including Tru Energy, AGL/Sydney Gas and Integral Energy. Apex is also in discussion with the Department of Lands regarding the potential access to Crown Land adjacent to the Darkes Forest Sub Station.
This site is being considered as a potential small power station site (circa 10 – 15 MW). This substation would be utilised to distribute the electricity generated by the plant. The substation is operated by Integral Energy and Apex has had discussions with Integral Energy regarding the project.
This site demonstrates the ease by which Apex can establish gas reticulation lines. The site’s proximity to the Princes Highway, Darkes Forest Road and the Sada Services area (old Coalcliff/Darkes Forest mine site).

(02) 4929 4395
nicola.bowskill@wilderness.org.au

DRILL SITE AI19 PEL 444
Coordinates:
Easting: 307877
Northing: 6212410
The proposed core borehole at AI19 will provide access to un-mined coal and
adjacent stratigraphy. Consequently, it will be a Type 3 borehole.
AI19 is located in the north western sector of PEL 442 approximately 1 km from Darkes Forest Road within the upper reaches of the Forest Gully catchment. The site is within a Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA) Special Area.
The proposed borehole is located outside the approved project envelope and the project envelope has been modified to include the access track and borehole site
for AI19.
The borehole and access track are located on SCA land identified as Lot 1 DP830604.

The borehole will be located within an area of approximate dimensions 50 m wide by 70 m long. This is the maximum area required. Within this area not all vegetation would be cleared.
Only the minimum area necessary to undertake the drilling activity safely will be cleared. This clearing will never exceed an area of 40 x 40 m and hence this is the appropriate area for assessment.
Within SCA land a basic fence consisting of steel droppers connected with flagging tape will delineate the 50 x 70 m area.
The pre-construction site inspection and the Site Layout Plan developed during the inspection will accurately define the disturbed area for each borehole site.
Emphasis will be placed on minimising the level of disturbance required for each site.
The exact boundary of the area will be determined at a pre-drilling site inspection attended by representatives from the company, drilling contractor, specialist environmental consultants and landowner (SCA). The AI19 site is located adjacent to a closed fire trail and the cleared area will be orientated along the fire trail in order to minimise the clearing of relatively undisturbed natural vegetation.
The site and fire trail will be rehabilitated upon completion of all activity at the site.
A field inspection was undertaken on Monday 23rd August 2010. Participants in the inspection included representatives from Apex (the proponent), Olsen Environmental
Consulting (preparation of project environmental documentation), Sydney Catchment Authority (owner/manager of the land directly affected), Niche Environment and Heritage (flora, fauna and archaeology), and Ecoengineers (soils and water).
SLR Heggies provided an assessment of the likely acoustic impacts associated with construction and operation of AI19 and the access track.
The field inspection enabled a detailed environmental impact assessment of the access track, the proposed borehole site and the broader local environment.
It also enabled the stakeholders to agree on a more precise borehole site location.

Approximate location of Apex Energy/Ormil Energy (ASX:OMX) site. This is in the Sydney water catchment for Warragamba Dam.

Fighting Dart Energy

Aldershot and District Against Mine