Penalty Notice issued to Liddell Coal Operations Pty Ltd (DA305-11-01) Muswellbrook Shire LGA

On 9 March 2023, NSW Planning issued a $15,000 Penalty Notice to Liddell Coal Operations Pty Ltd (LCO) for a blast was fired on 11 June 2021 at the Liddell Coal Mine, which generated significant blast fume. LCO failed to implement all reasonable and feasible management measures to minimise blast fume emissions. LCO have revised their blasting practices to ensure blast fume is minimised.