On behalf of our country, and in particular, at this point, the Bylong Valley, I congratulate the Independent Planning Commission and the NSW Government for making the right decision to protect this area for the future. The land is far more valuable to Australia/NSW for farming and agriculture and maintaining precious groundwater than polluting it with coal mines. I understand that coal is important but not to the detriment of valuable natural resources which would be impacted far, far into the future. We can no longer ride on the sheeps back, can barely support the milking industry because of past and ongoing bad decisions, so it is pleasing to see that common sense has prevailed.

Thank you

THANKYOU THANKYOU

Thank you so much for making this well-informed and forward-thinking decision.

Wonderful to see common sense prevail. There are many alternative power sources coming into focus now if only the power companies would allow this to occur – we don’t need large power stations.

I applaud your stance in protecting the beautiful Bylong Valley from mining.

Thankyou this decision is a voice for food security for the future of our children’s children and for Mother Earth

Thank you for taking positive action to create cleaner energy alternatives for the planet !

Congratulations on this ruling, we need to save everything we can for the future.

Common sense and long term sustainability prevailed! Thanks for considering the future!

Thank you. When you stand up for the people we will stand with you

Thank you for preserving the Bylong Valley, Peter Andrews legacy and acting to mitigate climate change.

With more sensible nations in the world divesting from coal in the face of the obvious escalation of climate change this is a welcome decision. The Bylong Valley is a beautiful gem in the Northern Blue Mountains and to dig it up, and damage the water table, was always a bad idea. I am glad more rational thinking prevailed.


Greg

Thank you and well done. Protecting our environment and long-term economic future !

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Thank you for rejecting the Bylong coal mine!

Thank you SO much for protecting agricultural land, habitat, and the wellbeing of future generations with your decision to disallow coal mining and development in the Bylong region. I am hopeful that this sets a precedent for intelligent land use in the rest of Australia, also.

Many many thanks! We can all breathe a bit easier.

Thank you. Your decision will have a larger impact than you may ever know.

Thank you for this wonderful decision to save the Bylong Valley from mining. The positive effects will resonate for generations in this unique part of Australia. Feel proud for standing up against this powerful overseas mining company! Well done.

Dear sirs,

You made the decision to save Bylong Valley from mining. Whilst the need for energy is great, your need for food is greater.


Thank you for making the right decision.

Thanks for making the right decision!

Thank you for saving Bylong and caring about our future

Thankyou. At last a step in the right direction.

Thankyou for making the right decision for the future of our planet and the future of our children. There are other options outside of dirty energy. Its a step out of the dark ages and hopefully into a brighter future!

Congratulations. Very wise decision

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for rejecting the Bylong coal mine. We and the environment appreciate this hugely.

Thank you for showing great leadership and doing the right thing with this decision to protect out country and planet for us and future generations.

Wonderful!! Thank you so much!! It’s so good to see an intelligent, balanced decision being made in this country!!!

To the Independent Planning Committee and The NSW Government , as an Australian who cares deeply about our country and protecting the environment I salute your decision to reject the Bylong Coal Mine which would have caused incredible damage and ruined unique heritage values. This has been a very sensible and wise decision.