Rehab Plan

REHABILITATION
MANAGEMENT
PLAN
Document Version Issue Effective Review Author Approved

MCO_ENV_PLN_0039 7 Sep 20 Oct 20 Nov 21 MCO SA
Section
Version Issue Date Approval Date Reason for Revision Review Team
Revised
Original Rehabilitation Management Plan (RMP) Environmental
1 March 2015 - All
for Stage 1 (Interim RMP). Department
Updated to reflect Stages 1 and 2 of the Moolarben Environmental
2 1 May 2015 - All
Coal Complex. Department
Environmental
3 11 August 2015 Sept 2015 All Updated to address regulatory review comments.
Department
To incorporate approved modifications to Stage 1
Environmental
4 25 August 2016 Oct 2016 All (MOD 11 & MOD 12) and Stage 2 (MOD 1 & MOD 2)
Department
of the Project.
To incorporate approved modifications to Stage 1
5 June 2019 July 2019 All MCO
(MOD 14) and Stage 2 (MOD 3) of the Project
Inclusion of ML1605 AMA and administrative
6 May 2019 Jul 20 1, 2 & 3 MCO
updates
To incorporate modifications to Stage 1 (MOD 15)
September
7 Oct 2020 All of the project and inclusion of credit completion MCO
2020
criteria.
Approved: Date: 30 October 2020 __

REHABILITATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
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MOOLARBEN COAL OPERATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 1

1.1 APPROVED MOOLARBEN COAL PROJECT (STAGES 1 AND 2)............................................................1
1.2 OPERATIONAL STATUS .....................................................................................................................1
1.3 PURPOSE AND SCOPE .......................................................................................................................2
1.4 CONSULTATION AND PEER REVIEW OF THIS RMP ...........................................................................2
1.5 STRUCTURE OF THIS RMP .................................................................................................................5
2.0 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................... 6

2.1 EP&A ACT PROJECT APPROVALS.......................................................................................................6
2.2 COMMONWEALTH APPROVALS .......................................................................................................7
2.3 LICENCES, PERMITS AND LEASES ......................................................................................................7
2.4 KEY REGULATORY GUIDELINES .........................................................................................................8
3.0 OVERVIEW OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT ......................................... 9

3.1 CLIMATE............................................................................................................................................9
3.2 LANDFORMS AND LAND USE ............................................................................................................9
3.3 GEOLOGY AND SOILS ......................................................................................................................10
3.4 FLORA .............................................................................................................................................10
3.5 TERRESTRIAL FAUNA ......................................................................................................................17
3.6 AQUATIC FAUNA .............................................................................................................................19
3.7 GROUNDWATER DEPENDENT ECOSYSTEMS ..................................................................................20
3.8 EXISTING REHABILITATION .............................................................................................................20
4.0 REHABILITATION PLANNING.................................................................. 21

4.1 REHABILITATION PRINCIPLES ..........................................................................................................21
4.2 REHABILITATION OBJECTIVES .........................................................................................................22
4.3 FINAL LANDFORM CONCEPTS .........................................................................................................23
4.4 POST-MINING LAND USE ................................................................................................................28
4.5 REHABILITATION DOMAINS ............................................................................................................30
4.6 REHABILITATION PHASES................................................................................................................32
4.7 PROGRESSIVE REHABILITATION ......................................................................................................36
4.8 VISUAL IMPACT MITIGATION .........................................................................................................36
4.9 INTEGRATION WITH BIODIVERSITY OFFSET STRATEGY ..................................................................36
4.10 LONG-TERM SECURITY OF REHABILITATION AREAS .......................................................................37
5.0 REHABILITATION IMPLEMENTATION ..................................................... 39

5.1 VEGETATION CLEARANCE PROTOCOL AND HABITAT AUGMENTATION.........................................39
5.2 SOIL STRIPPING AND SOIL STOCKPILE MANAGEMENT ...................................................................40
5.3 REVEGETATION SPECIES .................................................................................................................44
5.4 REVEGETATION METHODS .............................................................................................................49
5.5 SEED COLLECTION AND PROPAGATION .........................................................................................49
5.6 WATER MANAGEMENT AND EROSION CONTROL ..........................................................................50
5.7 REHABILITATION OF MURRAGAMBA AND EASTERN CREEKS .........................................................52
5.8 REHABILITATION OF DEGRADED LAND AND RIPARIAN AREAS.......................................................53
5.9 OVERBURDEN, TAILINGS AND COAL REJECTS MANAGEMENT .......................................................54
5.10 FINAL VOID MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................55
5.11 SUBSIDENCE REMEDIATION ...........................................................................................................57
5.12 WEED AND VERTEBRATE PEST CONTROL .......................................................................................58
5.13 BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT ..............................................................................................................60
5.14 ACCESS CONTROL ...........................................................................................................................62
5.15 MANAGEMENT OF GRAZING AND AGRICULTURE ..........................................................................62

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6.0 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND COMPLETION CRITERIA .................... 63

7.0 REHABILITATION MONITORING PROGRAM ........................................... 72
7.1 MONITORING SITE SELECTION .......................................................................................................72
7.2 ECOSYSTEM FUNCTION ANALYSIS ..................................................................................................73
7.3 VISUAL MONITORING AND PHOTOPOINTS ....................................................................................77
7.4 MONITORING PROGRAM TIMING ..................................................................................................78
7.5 OC2 / OC3 REHABILITATION MONITORING (ECOSYSTEM AND SPECIES CREDITS) .........................78
7.6 FAUNA MONITORING .....................................................................................................................79
7.7 GEOCHEMICAL MONITORING.........................................................................................................81
7.8 REHABILITATION MONITORING RECORDS .....................................................................................81
8.0 REHABILITATION RISKS AND CONTINGENCY MEASURES........................ 83

8.1 ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT .............................................................................................83
9.0 INTERVENTION, ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT AND CONTINUAL

IMPROVEMENT .................................................................................... 89
9.1 INTERVENTION AND ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT ............................................................................89
9.2 CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT ..........................................................................................................90
10.0 REHABILITATION TRIALS AND STUDIES .................................................. 91

11.0 REPORTING AND REVIEW REQUIREMENTS ........................................... 92
11.1 ANNUAL REVIEW ............................................................................................................................92
11.2 MINING LEASE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REPORTS .........................................................92
11.3 RMP REVIEW AND REVISION ..........................................................................................................93
11.4 PERIODIC REVIEW PROTOCOL ........................................................................................................94
11.5 INCIDENT AND COMPLAINT REPORTING ........................................................................................95
11.6 AUDIT ..............................................................................................................................................96
12.0 MINE CLOSURE PLANNING.................................................................... 97

12.1 MINE CLOSURE PLANNING OBJECTIVES .........................................................................................97
12.2 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ........................................................................................................98
12.3 FINANCIAL PROVISION FOR MINE CLOSURE...................................................................................99
12.4 LEASE RELINQUISHMENT ................................................................................................................99
13.0 REFERENCES ....................................................................................... 101

14.0 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS .......................................... 104

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Threatened and/or Migratory Fauna Species Recorded at the Moolarben Coal Complex
Table 2: Moolarben Coal Complex Rehabilitation Domains
Table 3: Domain Rehabilitation Objectives
Table 4: Rehabilitation Phases
Table 5: Topsoil Suitability for Rehabilitation Purposes
Table 6: Soil Resource Management Strategies
Table 7: Typical Species used for Box Gum Shrubby Woodland Rehabilitation
Table 8: Typical Species used for Sedimentary Ironbark Forest Rehabilitation
Table 9: Typical Species used for Box Gum Grassy Woodland Rehabilitation
Table 10: Typical Species used for Cover Crop and Pasture Establishment
Table 11: Typical Species used for Riparian Rehabilitation
Table 12: Decommissioning Phase Performance Indicators and Completion Criteria
Table 13: Landform Establishment Phase Performance Indicators and Completion Criteria
Table 14: Growth Medium Development Phase Performance Indicators and Completion Criteria
Table 15: Ecosystem and Land Use Establishment Phase Performance Indicators and Completion Criteria
Table 16: Ecosystem and Land Use Sustainability Phase Performance Indicators and Completion Criteria
Table 17: Fauna Monitoring Techniques
Table 18: Key Risks to Rehabilitation
Table 19: RMP Implementation Responsibilities
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Regional Location

Figure 2: Approved Moolarben Coal Project (Stage 1 and Stage 2) General Arrangement
Figure 3: Biometric Vegetation Types
Figure 4: Location of Threatened Ecological Communities
Figure 5: Integration of Rehabilitation Strategy with Biodiversity Offset Strategy
Figure 6: Final Rehabilitation and Post Mining Land Use Domains
Figure 7: EFA Monitoring Sites and Visual Monitoring Transects
Figure 8: Location of Analogue Monitoring Sites
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A: RMP Peer Review Paper – Dr David Freudenberger

Appendix B: Project Approval Reconciliation
Appendix C: Concept Design for Proposed Diversions of Murragamba & Eastern Creeks (Worley Parsons, 2011)
Appendix D: Risk Matrix Tables

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Moolarben Coal Complex is located approximately 40 kilometres (km) north of Mudgee in the
Western Coalfield of New South Wales (NSW) (Figure 1).
Moolarben Coal Operations Pty Ltd (MCO) is the operator of the Moolarben Coal Complex on behalf
of the Moolarben Joint Venture (Moolarben Coal Mines Pty Ltd [MCM], Yancoal Moolarben Pty Ltd
(YM) and a consortium of Korean power companies). MCO, MCM and YM are wholly owned
subsidiaries of Yancoal Australia Limited (Yancoal).
1.1 APPROVED MOOLARBEN COAL PROJECT (STAGES 1 AND 2)
Mining operations at the Moolarben Coal Complex are currently approved until 31 December 2038
and would continue to be carried out in accordance with NSW Project Approval (05_0117) (Moolarben
Coal Project Stage 1) as modified and NSW Project Approval (08_0135) (Moolarben Coal Project
Stage 2) as modified granted under the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
(EP&A Act).
Mining operations at the Moolarben Coal Complex are undertaken in accordance with the
Commonwealth Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) approvals
EPBC 2007/3297, EPBC 2008/4444, EPBC 2013/6926 and EPBC 2017/7974.
The current mining operations at the Moolarben Coal Complex are conducted in accordance with the
requirements of the conditions of Mining Lease (ML) 1605, ML 1606, ML 1628, ML 1691 and ML 1715
granted under the Mining Act 1992.
1.2 OPERATIONAL STATUS
The Moolarben Coal Complex comprises four approved open cut mining areas (OC1, OC2, OC3 and
OC4), three approved underground mining areas (UG1, UG2 and UG4) and other mining related
infrastructure (including coal processing and transport facilities) (Figure 2). Since the commencement
of coal mining operations in 2010, mining activities have occurred within OC1, OC2, OC3, OC4 and UG1
with mining to progress to other approved mines in the future.
Construction/development and exploration activities are currently focused on works to facilitate open
cut mining progression and development and progression of underground mining operations at the
Moolarben Coal Complex.
Construction works in support of open cut mining progression include mine infrastructure areas,
offices, water management works, coal handling, haul roads, diversions, water storages, and other
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Construction works in support of underground mining progression include mine infrastructure areas,
materials handling and processing, water management infrastructure and underground mining surface
facilities.
1.3 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This Rehabilitation Management Plan (RMP) has been prepared by MCO (and peer reviewed by an
experienced and qualified ecological expert [Dr David Freudenberger of the Australian National
University]) to satisfy the requirements of NSW Project Approval (05_0117) (as modified) and NSW
Project Approval (08_0135) (as modified). This RMP also addresses the requirements of
Commonwealth Approval (EPBC 2007/3297) relevant to rehabilitation.
The RMP describes the management of rehabilitation at the Moolarben Coal Complex (including
Stages 1 and 2) associated with the above listed Project Approvals.
Upon approval, this RMP will supersede the previously approved RMP dated July 2020.
1.4 CONSULTATION AND PEER REVIEW OF THIS RMP
In accordance with Condition 68, Schedule 3 of NSW Project Approval (05_0117) and Condition 56,
Schedule 3 of NSW Project Approval (08_0135), this RMP has been prepared in consultation with the
NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE), NSW Department of Planning,
Industry and Environment - Water (DPIE Water),]), NSW Biodiversity), the Mid-Western Regional
Council (MWRC) and the Community Consultative Committee (CCC) for the Moolarben Coal Complex.
Comments from these agencies and the CCC have been considered and incorporated or addressed
where appropriate in this RMP.
The RMP was independently reviewed by Dr David Freudenberger (an expert in landscape restoration,
ecosystem management and wildlife ecology with the Australian National University [ANU] and former
scientist with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s [CSIRO’s] Wildlife
and Ecology division). Dr Freudenberger concluded that the RMP should prove to be a highly useful
long term guide for restoring the ecological function, structure and composition of the mined surfaces.
Dr Freudenberger also notes that the performance indicators are readily measurable and the
completion criteria are achievable and ecological robust.
Dr Freudenberger’s specific review comments on the RMP have been addressed throughout and
incorporated where relevant. Dr Freudenberger’s peer review paper is included in Appendix A.

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1.5 STRUCTURE OF THIS RMP
The remainder of the RMP is structured as follows:
Section 2: Outlines the statutory requirements applicable to this RMP.
Section 3: Provides an overview of the existing environment at the Moolarben Coal Complex.
Section 4: Describes the rehabilitation planning framework for the Moolarben Coal Complex.
Section 5: Describes the rehabilitation implementation practices and management measures.
Section 6: Outlines the rehabilitation performance indicators and completion criteria.
Section 7: Describes the rehabilitation monitoring program.
Section 8: Identifies the potential risks to rehabilitation and proposed contingency measures.
Section 9: Discusses the intervention, adaptive management and continual improvement

measures.
Section 10: Describes the results of rehabilitation trials and studies undertaken to date and
identifies proposed trials and studies to inform the rehabilitation program.
Section 11: Outlines the reporting and review requirements relevant to this RMP.
Section 12: Describes the mine closure planning concepts for the Moolarben Coal Complex.
Section 13: Lists the references cited in this RMP.
Section 14: Lists the abbreviations and acronyms cited in this RMP.
Appendix A: Provides Dr David Freudenberger’s Peer Review Paper.
Appendix B: Provides a reconciliation of the NSW Project Approval and Commonwealth Approval
requirements relevant to this RMP.
Appendix C: Provides the Concept Design for Proposed Diversions of Murragamba & Eastern Creeks
(Worley Parsons, 2011).
Appendix D: Risk Matrix Tables.

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2.0 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
MCO’s statutory requirements are contained in:
• the conditions of NSW Project Approval (05_0117) (as modified) and NSW Project
Approval (08_0135) (as modified);
• the conditions of Commonwealth Approvals EPBC (2007/3297), EPBC (2013/6926),

EPBC (2008/4444) and EPBC (2017/7974); and
• relevant licences and permits, including conditions attached to the mining leases and the
conditions of Environment Protection Licence (EPL) 12932.
The requirements of these approvals relevant to this RMP are outlined in Sections 2.1 to 2.3 below. A
comprehensive summary of all conditions in the NSW Project Approvals and Commonwealth Approvals
relevant to rehabilitation management, and where they are addressed in this RMP, is provided in
Appendix B.
In addition, a number of key regulatory guidelines have been considered during preparation of this
RMP and are listed in Section 2.4.
2.1 EP&A ACT PROJECT APPROVALS
2.1.1 Rehabilitation Management Plan
Condition 68, Schedule 3 of the Stage 1 Project Approval (05_0117) and Condition 56, Schedule 3 of
the Stage 2 Project Approval (08_0135) require the preparation of a RMP for the Moolarben Coal
Complex. A reconciliation of where these requirements have been addressed in this RMP is provided
in Appendix B.
2.1.2 Management Plan Requirements
Condition 3, Schedule 5 and Condition 3, Schedule 6 of the NSW Project Approvals (05_0117 and
08_0135, respectively) outline general management plan requirements that are applicable to
preparation of the RMP. Appendix B outlines these requirements and indicates where they are
addressed in this RMP.
2.1.3 Rehabilitation Objectives
Condition 65, Schedule 3 of the Stage 1 Project Approval (05_0117) and Condition 53, Schedule 3 of
the Stage 2 Project Approval (08_0135) outline the rehabilitation objectives for the Moolarben Coal
Complex. Appendix B outlines where the rehabilitation objectives defined in Project Approvals
(05_0117) and (08_0135) are addressed in this RMP.
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2.1.4 Progressive Rehabilitation
Conditions 66 and 67, Schedule 3 of the Stage 1 Project Approval (05_0117) and Condition 54,
Schedule 3 of the Stage 2 Project Approval (08_0135), require rehabilitation to be conducted
progressively.
These conditions are outlined in Appendix B and addressed in Section 4.7.
2.1.5 Statement of Commitments
Appendix 3 of Project Approvals (05_0117) and (08_0135) outline MCO’s Statement of Commitments
relevant to the Moolarben Coal Complex. Appendix B of this plan outlines where the commitments
relevant to rehabilitation are addressed in this RMP.
2.2 COMMONWEALTH APPROVALS
Condition 3 of the Stage 1 Commonwealth Approval (EPBC 2007/3297) outline requirements that are
applicable to the preparation of this RMP. Appendix B outlines these requirements and where they
are addressed in this RMP.
The previous Rehabilitation and Offset Management Plan relevant to Stage 1 has been prepared by
MCO and is incorporated within the current Landscape Management Plan (LMP). This RMP supersedes
the relevant components of the LMP).
2.3 LICENCES, PERMITS AND LEASES
In addition to the NSW Project Approvals (05_0117 and 08_0135) and Commonwealth Approvals (EPBC
2007/3297, EPBC 2013/6926, EPBC 2008/4444 and EPBC 2017/7974) all activities at the Moolarben
Coal Complex will be conducted in accordance with a number of licences, permits and leases which
have been issued or are pending issue.
Key licences, permits and leases pertaining to the Moolarben Coal Complex include:
• ML 1605 issued under Part 5 of the NSW Mining Act 1992 and approved by the Minister for
Mineral Resources in December 2007.
Mineral Resources in December 2007.
Mineral Resources in February 2009.

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Resources and Energy in September 2013.
Resources and Energy in August 2015.
• EPL 12932 issued under Part 3 of the NSW Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
(POEO Act) by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
• Mining Operations Plan (MOP) approved by the NSW Resources Regulator (RR).
Each mining lease for the Moolarben Coal Complex listed above includes a condition relevant to
rehabilitation, which requires MCO to rehabilitate disturbed land to the satisfaction of the
Director-General of the Division of Resources and Geoscience (DRG).
2.4 KEY REGULATORY GUIDELINES
Key regulatory guidelines which have been considered during preparation of this RMP include (but are
not limited to):
• Mining Operations Plan (MOP) Guidelines (DRE, 2013);
• Leading Practice Sustainable Development Program for the Mining Industry – Mine
Rehabilitation (former Commonwealth Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources,
2016a);
• Managing Urban Stormwater – Soils and Construction Volume 1 (Landcom, 2004);
• Managing Urban Stormwater – Soils and Construction Volume 2 (DECC, 2008);
• A Rehabilitation Manual for Australian Streams (Rutherford, 2000); and
• Mine Rehabilitation: a Handbook for the Coal Mining Industry (Hannan, 1995).

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3.0 OVERVIEW OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT
3.1 CLIMATE
The climate in the vicinity of the Moolarben Coal Complex is typical of temperate regions and is
characterised by hot dry summers with some thunderstorms and cold winters with frequent frosts.
Rainfall occurs throughout the year with a slightly higher seasonal distribution in summer. Rainfall in
the area is variable, averaging 643 millimetres (mm) per annum at Ulan, with the greatest falls typically
received in January and the lowest falls in April.
Long-term temperature records at the Gulgong Post Office (approximately 24 km away) indicate that
summer months are hottest with January reaching an average daily temperature of 31 degrees Celsius
(⁰C). While average daily temperatures drop to 14.7 ⁰C in the winter month of July. Frosts may occur
from mid-April through to September.
Prevailing winds are dominated by south-west winds during the winter months and north-east and
easterly winds during the summer months.
3.2 LANDFORMS AND LAND USE
The Moolarben Coal Complex is located in the Upper Goulburn River and Wollar Creek sub-catchments,
which have catchment areas of approximately 2,455 square kilometres (km2) and 532 km2,
respectively. Both sub-catchments drain to the Goulburn River which flows in an easterly direction,
eventually joining the Hunter River approximately 150 km downstream of the Moolarben Coal
Complex.
Moolarben Creek is a tributary of the Upper Goulburn River sub-catchment and flows along the
western boundary of the Moolarben Coal Complex. Wilpinjong Creek is a tributary of Wollar Creek
sub-catchment and flows along the east and north-east of the Moolarben Coal Complex into Wollar
Creek, before joining the Goulburn River approximately 26 km downstream of the Moolarben Coal
Complex.
Landforms in the vicinity of the Moolarben Coal Complex primarily comprise low undulating rises,
creek flats, sandstone plateaus and low hills. Elevations near Moolarben Coal Complex range from
approximately 370 metres (m) Australian Height Datum (AHD) at the Goulburn River National Park
(GRNP) to the north-east of the Moolarben Coal Complex to approximately 600 m AHD at the
Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve (MGNR) to the south-east of the Moolarben Coal Complex.
Land use in the vicinity of the Moolarben Coal Complex is characterised by a combination of coal mining
operations, quarrying, grazing, conservation reserves and rural settlement.

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3.3 GEOLOGY AND SOILS
Soil landscapes are mapped across the Moolarben Coal Complex area in the Soil Landscapes of Dubbo
1:250,000 Sheet (Murphy and Lawrie, 1998). Four key soil landscapes have been mapped in the
Moolarben Coal Complex area, namely Ulan, Lees Pinch, Bald Hill and Munghorn Plateau.
The Ulan soil landscape is largely found on the valley floor, the Lees Pinch and Munghorn Plateau soil
landscapes are located on the slopes and ridgelines of the surrounding hills and plateaus, whilst the
Bald Hill soil landscape is restricted to isolated tertiary basalt flow remnants.
Soils of the valley floor consist of narrow alluvium along the major creek lines., with adjoining terraces
belonging to the Permian geological formation. Occasional conglomerate outcrops referred to as ‘hard
caps’ are associated with ‘tertiary channels’, which occur as localised hills throughout the valley floor.
Soils of the lower and central midslopes are generally derived from Permian age sandstone and clay
stones, with the upper slopes often characterised by Triassic sandstones. The Ridgelines tend to have
poor soil fertility due to the underlying Triassic geological formation (Narrabeen Sandstones). Basaltic
rocky outcrops occur in some areas.
3.4 FLORA
Detailed Ecological Impact Assessments were prepared by Moolarben Biota (2006) and Ecovision
Consulting (2008) for Stages 1 and 2 of the Moolarben Coal Project, respectively. An Ecological Impact
Assessment (EMGA Mitchell McLennan [EMM], 2013a) was also undertaken in 2012 for the Moolarben
Coal Project Stage 1 Optimisation Modification Environmental Assessment (EA) (EMM, 2013b).
Flora and Fauna Impact Assessments were undertaken by Ecological Australia in 2015 as part of the
Moolarben Coal Complex OC4 South-West Modification (EcoLogical Australia, 2015a) (MOD 11) and
the Moolarben Coal Complex UG1 Optimisation Modification (EcoLogical Australia, 2015b) (MOD 12).
A Biodiversity Assessment Review was undertaken by EcoLogical Australia in 2017 as part of the
Moolarben Coal Complex Open Cut Optimisation Modification (EcoLogical Australia, 2017) (MOD 14).
Further studies were completed in 2019 as part of the Moolarben Coal UG4 Ancillary Works
Modification (Ecological Australia, 2019) (MOD 15).
3.4.1 Vegetation Communities
The Moolarben Coal Complex is located in in a transitional zone between the western slopes and
coastal areas of NSW within the Great Dividing Range (ELA, 2017). Many plant species and communities
representative of these areas integrate at this locality and at their range limits (ELA, 2017).
The general vegetation patterns across the landscape comprise cleared and disturbed paddocks on the
valley flats, with fragmented patches of remnant vegetation, predominantly Rough-barked Apple
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Forests and Box and Red Gum Woodlands. The latter of these also occurs on adjacent lower slopes in
similarly fragmented patches, while isolated patches of Grassy Box Woodlands are found on scattered
basalt outcrops. Both Rough-barked Apple Forests and Box and Red Gum Woodlands also occur as
linear tracts of alluvial woodlands along Murragamba, Eastern and Wilpinjong creeks. Box Ironbark
shrubby vegetation communities occur further upslope, with the ridges and upper slopes dominated
by Ironbark and/or Cypress Pine Forests, Scribbly Gum Woodlands, and occasional patches of low
Dwyer’s Red Gum Woodland (Moolarben Biota, 2006; Ecovision Consulting, 2008; Cumberland
Ecology, 2012; EMM, 2013a and b; ELA 2015a, 2015b and 2017).
The Moolarben Coal Complex contains 20 BioMetric vegetation types, including (EcoLogical
Australia, 2015b; 2017) (Figure 3):
• Blakely's Red Gum – Yellow Box grassy open forest or woodland of the New England Tablelands
(HU515).
• Blakely’s Red Gum – Rough-barked Apple Shrubby Woodland of Central and Upper Hunter
(HU910).
• Derived grasslands of the slopes on the Merriwa Plateau (HU671).
• Dwyer's Red Gum low woodland on exposed sandstone ridges of the upper Hunter Valley,
Sydney Basin (HU537).
• Grey Box – Narrow-leaved Ironbark shrubby woodland on hills of the Hunter Valley, North
Coast and Sydney Basin (HU551).
• Grey Gum – Narrow-leaved Stringybark – ironbark woodland on ridges of the upper Hunter
Valley, Sydney Basin (HU552).
• Narrow-leaved Ironbark - Black Pine - Sifton Bush heathy open forest on sandstone ranges of
the upper Hunter and Sydney Basin (HU875).
• Narrow-leaved Ironbark – Grey Gum shrubby woodland on footslopes on the upper Hunter
Valley, Sydney Basin (HU574).
• Narrow-leaved Stringybark – Grey Gum shrubby open forest on sandstone ridges of the Sydney
Basin (HU843).
• Red Ironbark – Grey Gum – Narrow-leaved Stringybark – Brown Bloodwood shrubby open
forest on sandstone ranges of the Sydney Basin (HU883).
• Rough-barked Apple – Coast Banksia shrubby woodland on Warkworth Sands of the central
Hunter Valley, Sydney Basin (HU600).
• Rough-Barked Apple - red gum - Yellow Box woodland on alluvial clay to loam soils on valley
flats in the northern NSW South Western Slopes Bioregion and Brigalow Belt South Bioregion
(HU714).
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• Rough-barked Apple – Silvertop Stringybark – Ribbon Gum shrub/grass open forest on hills of
the southern Nandewar Bioregion (HU603).
• Rough-barked Apple grassy open forest on valley flats of the North Coast and Sydney Basin
(HU605).
• Scribbly Gum – Brown Bloodwood woodland of the southern Brigalow Belt South (HU608).
• Slaty Box – Grey Gum shrubby woodland on footslopes of the upper Hunter Valley, Sydney
Basin (HU618).
• White Box - Grey Box - red gum - Rough-barked Apple grassy woodland on rich soils on hills in
the upper Hunter Valley (HU730).
• White Box – Narrow-leaved Ironbark – Blakely’s Red Gum Shrubby Open Forest of the Central
and Upper Hunter (HU820).
• White Box – Narrow-leaved Ironbark open forest on hills of the central Hunter Valley, Sydney
Basin (HU653).
• White Box – Yellow Box grassy woodland on basalt slopes in the upper Hunter Valley, Brigalow
Belt South (HU654).
EcoLogical Australia (2015b; 2017) developed the Biometric vegetation types based on vegetation
survey results and mapping undertaken by Moolarben Biota (2006), Ecovision Consulting (2008),
Ecovision Consulting (2009), Cumberland Ecology (2011) and EMM (2013a and b).
Disturbed land/vegetation is more extensive than the above vegetation types at the Moolarben Coal
Complex, consisting of cleared forest and woodland communities, including areas of early regrowth
and regenerating shrub lands. All disturbed land/vegetation is regarded as highly disturbed due to
previous clearing, earthworks, mining, weed invasions and pasture management.

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3.4.2 Threatened Ecological Communities
Three threatened ecological communities have been recorded at the Moolarben Coal Complex
(Moolarben Biota, 2006; Ecovision Consulting, 2008 and 2009; EMM, 2013a and b; Cumberland
Ecology, 2012; EcoLogical Australia,2015a, 2015b; 2017 and 2019):
• White Box – Yellow Box – Blakely’s Red Gum Woodland and Derived Native Grassland, listed as
an Endangered Ecological Community (EEC) under the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
(BC Act) and Critically Endangered Ecological Community under the EPBC Act (herein referred
to as the Box Gum Woodland EEC). This community has been recorded within both the surface
disturbance and underground mining areas at the Moolarben Coal Complex (Figure 4).
• Central Hunter Grey Box – Ironbark Woodland in the NSW North Coast and Sydney Basin
Bioregions, listed as an EEC under the BC Act. This community has been recorded in the
underground mining areas at the Moolarben Coal Complex (Figure 4).
• Central Hunter Valley Eucalypt Forest and Woodland, listed as a CEEC under the EPBC Act. This
community has been recorded in the UG1 underground mining area. This CEEC was listed in
May 2015 and does not apply to the approved Stage 1 and Stage 2 mining operations pursuant
to section 158A of the EPBC Act.

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3.4.3 Threatened Flora Species
Five threatened flora species have been recorded at the Moolarben Coal Complex, including
(Moolarben Biota, 2006; Ecovision Consulting, 2008; EMM, 2013a and b):
• Diuris tricolor (Pine Donkey Orchid) – vulnerable under the BC Act.
• Eucalyptus cannonii (Capertee Stringybark) – vulnerable under the BC Act.
• Eucalyptus scoparia (Wallangarra White Gum) – endangered under the BC Act and vulnerable
under the EPBC Act.
• Leucochrysum albicans var tricolor (Hoary Sunray) – endangered under the EPBC Act.
• Pomaderris queenslandica (Scant Pomaderris) – endangered under the BC Act and vulnerable
under the EPBC Act.
Targeted spring surveys were undertaken by EcoLogical Australia in September, October and
November 2013 for the Pine Donkey Orchid (Diuris tricolor) in potential habitat areas within
Open Cut 1 and Open Cut 2 extension areas in accordance with the Stage 1 Project Approval (05_0117).
Flowering of the species was confirmed (by inspecting known locations/occurrence) prior to
undertaking the targeted searches in areas of suitable habitat (grassy areas within Dry Sclerophyll
Forest often with Cypress Pine or Ironbark’s with sandy soils, either on flats or small rises).
The Pine Donkey Orchid (Diuris tricolor) was not recorded during the targeted searches. It was
concluded by EcoLogical Australia that the potential for further occurrence of the Pine Donkey Orchid
(Diuris tricolor) at the Moolarben Coal Complex was low.
3.4.4 Priority Weeds
Priority weeds identified at the Moolarben Coal Complex include:
• Rubus fruticosus spp. (Blackberry)
• Cenchrus spinifex (Spiny Burr grass)
• Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s Wort)
• Opuntia spp. (Prickly Pear)
• Ailanthus altissima (Tree of Heaven)
• Andropogon virginicus (Whisky Grass)
• Heliotropium implexa (Blue Heliotrope)

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The Central Tablelands Regional Strategic Weed Management Plan 2017-2022 (Local Land Services
(LLS) 2017) guides control actions and weed priorities at the Moolarben Coal Complex.
3.5 TERRESTRIAL FAUNA
As described in Section 3.4, detailed ecological impact assessments have been prepared for Stages 1
and 2 of the Moolarben Coal Project and subsequent modifications.
3.5.1 Fauna Habitat
A range of broad fauna habitat classes occur within the Moolarben Coal Complex, including
(Moolarben Biota, 2006; Ecovision Consulting, 2008; EMM, 2013a and b):
• Woodland and open forest dominated by eucalypt species of dry sclerophyll environs.
• Open to dense shrublands.
• Sparse to open ground covers dominated by grasses and woody herbs of dry environs.
• Semi-permanent to ephemeral open/closed depression dominated by a mix of native and

exotic sedges and herbs.
• Exotic grasses and herbs of disturbed cleared environs.
These habitat classes contain numerous microhabitat features. Tree hollows are abundant within the
woodland and open forest habitat located on the midslopes, whilst fallen timber is a more limited
microhabitat feature and mainly occurs on steeper slopes. Flowering trees and shrubs are particularly
abundant across the ridge tops. Isolated rock outcrops and bush rock, isolated accumulations of water
and ephemeral to semi-permanent streams and pools of water are other microhabitat features noted
across the Moolarben Coal Complex (Moolarben Biota, 2006; Ecovision Consulting, 2008).
Rehabilitation of the Moolarben Coal Complex will aim to re-establish the following key fauna habitat
classes which will be disturbed as a result of development of the site:
• Woodland and open forest dominated by eucalypt species of dry sclerophyll environs.
• Sparse to open ground covers dominated by grasses and woody herbs of dry environs.
3.5.2 Threatened Fauna Species
Across the Moolarben Coal Complex, a total of 32 threatened and/or migratory fauna species,
consisting of eight mammal species (including six microbat species) and 26 bird species have been
recorded by Moolarben Biota (2006), Ecovision Consulting (2008) and EMM (2013a and b) and
EcoLogical Australia (2015a; 2015b; 2017). These threatened species are listed in Table 1.

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Table 1: Threatened and/or Migratory Fauna Species Recorded at the Moolarben Coal Complex
Conservation Status1
Common Name Scientific Name BC EPBC
Status Status
Square-tailed Kite Lophoictinia isura V -
Glossy Black-Cockatoo Calyptorhynchus lathami V -
Gang-gang Cockatoo Callocephalon fimbriatum V -
Powerful Owl Ninox strenua V -
White-throated Needletail Hirundapus caudacutus - M
Rainbow Bee-eater Merops ornatus - M
Brown Treecreeper (eastern subspecies) Climacteris picumnus victoriae V -
Speckled Warbler Chthonicola sagittata V -
Black-chinned Honeyeater (eastern subspecies) Melithreptus gularis V -
Painted Honeyeater Grantiella picta V V
Grey-crowned Babbler (eastern subspecies) Pomatostomus temporalis V -
Hooded Robin (south-eastern form) Melanodryas cucullata V -
Gilbert's Whistler Pachycephala inornata V -
Rufous Fantail Rhipidura fuliginosa - M
Satin Flycatcher Myiagra cyanoleuca - M
Dusky Woodswallow Artamus cyanopterus V -
Diamond Firetail Stagonopleura guttata V -
Little Eagle Hieraaetus morphnoides V -
Cattle Egret Ardea ibis - M
Varied Sittella Daphoenositta chrysoptera V -
Little Lorikeet Glossopsitta pusilla V -
White-fronted Chat Epthianura albifrons V -
Scarlet Robin Petroica boodang V -
Spotted Harrier Circus assimilis V -
Masked Owl Tyto novaehollandiae V -
Flame Robin Petroica phoenicea V -
Koala Phascolarctos cinereus V V
Squirrel Glider Petaurus norfolcensis V -
Yellow-bellied Sheathtail-bat Saccolaimus flaviventris V -
Large-eared Pied Bat Chalinolobus dwyeri V V
Little Pied Bat Chalinolobus picatus V -
Large Bent-winged Bat Miniopterus schreibersii oceanensis V -
South-eastern Long-eared Bat (Nyctophilus corbeni) V V
(Greater Long-eared Bat) (Nyctophilus timoriensis)
Eastern Cave Bat Vespadelus troughtoni V -
Source: Moolarben Biota (2006); Ecovision (2008), EMGA Mitchell McLennan (2013 and ELA (2020).
V = vulnerable; M = migratory.
1 Conservation status under the BC Act and the EPBC Act (current as at June 2020).
2 Species listed as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act in June 2015.

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No threatened fauna populations, as listed in Schedule 1 of the BC Act, are present at the Moolarben
Coal Complex.
3.5.3 Pest Fauna Species
Ecological assessments undertaken within the Moolarben Coal Complex have identified 13 pest
species, including nine mammals and four birds as follows:
• Fox (Vulpes vulpes).
• Dog (Canis familiaris).
• Feral Cat (Felis catus).
• Rabbit (Oryctolagus cinculus).
• Brown Hare (Lepus capensis).
• Pig (Sus scrofa).
• Goat (Capra hircus).
• Fallow Deer (Dama dama)
• House Mouse (Mus musculus).
• House Sparrow (Passer domesticus).
• Common Blackbird (Turdus merula).
• Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris).
• Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis).
3.6 AQUATIC FAUNA
Most of the creeks and drainages in the Moolarben Coal Complex area are ephemeral or intermittent.
Literature reviews and aquatic ecology studies undertaken at the Moolarben Coal Complex indicate
that there are no threatened aquatic plants, fish or macroinvertebrate species or populations (as listed
under EPBC Act or under the NSW Fisheries Management Act 1994) listed or found in the upper
Goulburn River (Ecovision Consulting, 2008).

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3.7 GROUNDWATER DEPENDENT ECOSYSTEMS
There are two types of Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem (GDEs): ecosystems that are dependent in
whole or in part on water reserves held in the ground; and those dependent on the surface expression
of groundwater (Eamus et al., 2006).
‘The Drip’, on the Goulburn River north of the Moolarben Coal Complex, represents the only significant
seep/spring GDE within the locality, with native vegetation reliant on this surface expression of water
evident within the cliff line of ‘The Drip’ (EMM, 2013a). No impacts from the Moolarben Coal Complex
are expected on this GDE (Wells Environmental Services, 2006).
Other GDEs throughout the Moolarben Coal Complex include springs and groundwater seeps in
Murragamba and Eastern Creek valleys that support a variety of non-threatened plant species
including sedges, Narrow-leaved Goodenia, Sundews and Bladderwort. Most of these springs and
groundwater seeps in Murragamba and Eastern Creek valleys have been degraded or modified by
intensive agricultural activities or dug out to provide stock watering dams (MCM, 2012). Where these
small constructed GDEs occur within the footprint of OC4 they will be removed as a result of mining
OC4. These small degraded GDEs do not support species of conservation interest (MCM, 2009).
The Eastern Creek valley hosts two larger spring-fed GDEs, one at the head of the valley, the other
along the lower reaches of Eastern Creek. The GDE located at the head of the valley comprises
vegetation species similar to that found at other GDEs in the Murrgamba and Eastern Creek valleys.
This GDE is outside the mining footprint. The other spring-fed GDE along the lower reaches of
Eastern Creek will be impacted by mining in OC4 (MCM, 2012). The location of these GDEs is shown
on Figure 15 of the Moolarben Coal Project Stage 2 Preferred Project Report (MCM, 2012).
The assessment of riparian vegetation did not indicate any specific riparian plant communities that
could be considered GDEs (MCM, 2012). The groundwater assessment has indicated that there is
negligible baseflow to Murragamba and Eastern Creeks. However, there is evidence of shallow water
tables (pools and soaks) along the Murragamba, Eastern and Wilpinjong creeks which likely support
riparian tree cover (Wells Environmental Services and Coffey Natural Systems, 2009).
3.8 EXISTING REHABILITATION
Rehabilitation has been undertaken progressively to reduce the disturbance footprint. Rehabilitation
has been completed for portions of the OC1 and OC2 environmental bunds and OC1, OC2 and OC4
overburden emplacement areas. In addition, interim/temporary rehabilitation for dust suppression
and landscaping has been completed around the main offices and operational areas. External batters
on dam walls and rail loop embankments have also been temporarily rehabilitated by topsoiling and
establishing fast growing cover crop/pasture species.

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4.0 REHABILITATION PLANNING
4.1 REHABILITATION PRINCIPLES
Successful rehabilitation of the Moolarben Coal Complex will be achieved through the application of
the following guiding principles (which have been developed based on the rehabilitation principles in
MCM [2011; 2012] and independent specialist input):
• Develop mine completion criteria using landform design, erosion control, drainage, soil
processes, flora, fauna and ecosystem function indicators that are based on select analogue
sites.
• Develop a detailed rehabilitation plan, which is in accordance with the progressive mine
sequence.
• Re-shape the land to create a stable, adequately drained landscape that complies with
rehabilitation and erosion control guidelines and post-mining land use objectives, and which
is visually compatible with adjacent landforms, suitable for the long-term land use and
self-sustaining.
• Reinstate natural drainages in areas where they have been altered or impaired, where
practicable.
• Strip and retain topsoil for respreading on disturbed areas.
• Determine the suitability of soil and overburden materials for enabling successful
establishment of native plant species.
• Identify limiting factors (such as topsoil availability, soil fertility, local seed stocks, water
availability, soil water retention and surface preparation).
• Clear and mulch non-habitat vegetation for collection with topsoil, or stockpiling for
respreading on disturbed areas, where practicable.
• Seed and manage topsoil stockpiles with appropriate species, where required.
• Remove and retain habitat trees (such as hollows) and large woody debris to be placed back
into the rehabilitated landscape, where practicable.
• Minimise erosion and include functional sediment controls designed to an appropriate critical
storm duration.
• Manage the vertebrate pests and priority weeds in rehabilitated areas and their spread into
adjoining conservation areas.
• Fence off rehabilitation areas to exclude stock and damage from unauthorised access, where
necessary.

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• Consider relevant strategic regional land use policy provisions and implement regulatory
rehabilitation guidelines as appropriate.
• Use an adaptive management approach with continuous improvement.

• Provide necessary access for the suppression of fires, control of competitive native and exotic
fauna and priority weeds, and monitoring of rehabilitated areas.
4.2 REHABILITATION OBJECTIVES
The overall rehabilitation objective for the Moolarben Coal Complex is to restore mine-disturbed land
to a naturally vegetated state including biodiversity enhancement areas and areas suitable for grazing.
In addition, MCO will also improve existing degraded and cleared land within its ownership outside the
mine disturbance footprint.
The specific rehabilitation objectives for the Moolarben Coal Complex (which have been developed
based on the rehabilitation objectives in MCM [2011; 2012] and independent specialist input) include:
• Creating natural looking, stable and adequately drained post-mining landforms that are
visually consistent with surrounding areas.
• Creating a self-sustaining and ecologically diverse post-mining landscape that includes areas
compatible with the conservation values of the adjacent MGNR and GRNP and areas suitable
for sustainable grazing, which are comparable to selected analogue sites.
• Revegetating and enhancing remnant vegetation on non-mined MCO-owned land with

endemic native species so as to increase the amount and diversity of native woodlands.
• Creating effective wildlife corridors and habitat links between existing remnant vegetation in
the MGNR, GRNP and other surrounding areas by increasing the continuity of woodland
vegetation.
• Maintaining the diversity and genetic resource of flora currently existing within the locality.
• Maintaining and enhancing habitat for native fauna, including threatened fauna.
• Realigning and rehabilitating Murragamba and Eastern Creeks to be hydraulically and

geomorphologically stable and ecologically diverse.
• Rehabilitating degraded riparian areas along Wilpinjong Creek, Moolarben Creek and along
Murragamba and Eastern creeks downstream from mined areas within MCO-owned land.
• Reinstating subsidiary surface drainage.
• Improving soil condition and the native soil seed bank.
• Minimising soil erosion and sedimentation.

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• Providing access for monitoring and adaptive management, control of competitive native and
exotic flora and fauna species and suppression of fires.
• Rehabilitate areas within OC2 and OC3 to generate residual ecosystem and species credits.
• Progressing towards meeting closure and post-mining land use objectives (to be developed in
consultation with stakeholders and described in a Mine Closure Plan) in a timely and
cost-effective manner.
4.3 FINAL LANDFORM CONCEPTS
Key features of the Moolarben Coal Complex final landform include:
• a final void in OC1, a final void in the southern extent of OC3, and a final void at the eastern
extent of OC4;
• backfilled (excluding final void areas) and rehabilitated open cut pits OC1, OC2, OC3 and OC4;
• rehabilitated out-of-pit overburden emplacements (and associated environmental bunds)

adjacent to OC1, OC2, and OC4;
• sealed entry points to UG1;
• rehabilitated infrastructure areas (however some infrastructure may be retained subject to

regulatory and key stakeholder consultation and agreement);
• rehabilitated diversions of Murragamba and Eastern Creeks;
• rehabilitated riparian areas along Wilpinjong Creek, Moolarben Creek and along Murragamba
and Eastern Creeks south of OC4 (on MCO-owned land); and
• permanent constructed surface water management features including drainage and diversion
channels and water storages.
A description of these final landform concepts is provided below and a conceptual view of the
rehabilitated Complex is provided in Figure 5.
Final Voids
As described above, one final void will remain in each of OC1, OC3 and OC4. A detailed description of
final void design and management is provided in Section 5.10.
Rehabilitated Open Cut Pits and Out-of-Pit Overburden Emplacements
The open cut pits behind the active mine area will be progressively backfilled with excavated
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adjacent out-of-pit overburden emplacements (and associated environmental bunds) will also be
progressively constructed and rehabilitated, as soon as practicable following dumping to the final
height, to mitigate visual, noise and air quality impacts.
The backfilled open cut pits will generally form elevated landforms above the pre-mining land surface
as a result of bulking and expansion of the excavated overburden. The final landform will be designed
to comprise slopes with gradients generally 10 to 18 degrees (°) to reduce run-off velocity and
minimise erosion risk and sediment run-off to downstream off-site areas. External slopes of out-of-pit
overburden emplacements will also be designed with gradients of 10° to 18°. However, where spatial
constraints do not allow for this design, the gradient of out-of-pit overburden emplacement slopes will
be constructed to no more than 20° without approval of DRG. Where steep slopes are constructed,
suitable erosion control structures such as contour banks, drop structures and rock armouring may be
used to provide long-term stability.
Reconstructed landform slopes will be shaped to have non-linear profiles and a high degree of surface
roughness. In addition, graded banks and contour channels/benches may be used to break up long
slopes and slow down and redirect run-off.
Other engineering controls such as sediment dams, spillways, drainage and diversion channels, rock
armouring and drop structures will be incorporated into the final landforms (where necessary) to
manage post-mining surface water flows. A detailed description of surface water management is
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Underground Mine Infrastructure and Ground Surface Rehabilitation
At the completion of underground mining operations associated with UG1, UG2 and UG4 all
underground infrastructure (e.g. conveyors and dewatering systems) that can be recycled or reused
will be removed. The various drift accesses and portals will be sealed to prevent discharge of waters
from the workings as they become flooded by groundwater.
Portals will be sealed and access restricted in accordance with requirements of the Mine Design
Guideline [MDG] 6001 Guideline for the Permanent Filling and Capping of Surface Entries to Coal Seams
[NSW Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services [DTIRIS] Mine Safety
Operations, 2012]).
Rehabilitation of land above the underground mines subject to subsidence will be undertaken
progressively during mine operations in accordance with the Moolarben Coal Complex’s Extraction
Plans required under Condition 77, Schedule 3 of Project Approval (05_0117) and Condition 5,
Schedule 4 of Project Approval (08_0135). Subsidence management and rehabilitation measures are
described in Section 5.11.
Infrastructure Areas
Surface infrastructure with no ongoing beneficial use will be decommissioned and removed from the
site at the completion of mining at the Moolarben Coal Complex. However, some infrastructure
components may be retained and used to support activities associated with exploration of coal
reserves within MCO’s exploration licence areas, or may be used for non-mining purposes (e.g. for
passive recreation and/or educational purposes, or agricultural or transport purposes). As described
above, final land uses will be determined in consultation with relevant regulatory authorities and key
stakeholders and surrounding landholders.
Process reagents and fuels unused at the completion of mining will be returned to the supplier in
accordance with relevant safety and handling procedures.
Foundation soils will be chemically tested (with contaminated soils removed and disposed at a licensed
facility or remediated on-site), contour ripped and chemically ameliorated, as required and in
accordance with relevant regulatory requirements. Stockpiled soils will then be applied to
rehabilitation areas as necessary and stabilised. Revegetation would be undertaken with suitable
endemic tree species or pastures, consistent with the revegetation strategy (Sections 5.3 and 5.4).
Roads that have no specific post-mining use will be ripped, topsoiled and revegetated. Some access
roads may be retained post-mining to enable access for bushfire management activities and for agreed
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Ventilation infrastructure, including fans and vents will be removed. A detailed plan of each ventilation
shaft will be prepared and the sealing/capping procedure determined in consultation with the DRG.
Post-mining, ventilation shafts will be sealed in accordance with DRG requirements (currently the MDG
6001 Guideline for the Permanent Filling and Capping of Surface Entries to Coal Seams [DTIRIS Mine
Safety Operations, 2012]).
The emergency tailings dam located adjacent to the Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) area
will be decommissioned and any recovered tailings placed within the backfilled open cut pits and
capped with at least 5m of inert material to isolate the material from vegetation root zones.
Overburden and coal rejects (including tailings) management is described further in Section 5.9.
Creek Rehabilitation
Stage 2 mining operations will involve progressive diversion, realignment and rehabilitation of
Murragamba Creek and Eastern Creek. The creeks will be rehabilitated and revegetated to maintain
and enhance creek aquatic and riparian ecological function and connectivity. It is envisaged these
rehabilitated riparian areas will be used for conservation, passive recreation, and environmental
education purposes.
A detailed strategy for the realignment of the Murragamba and Eastern Creeks has been developed by
Worley Parsons (2011) Moolarben Coal Project Stage 2 PPR Concept Design for Proposed Diversions of
Murragamba & Eastern Creeks and is provided in Appendix C of this RMP. A summary of the design
concepts and rehabilitation measures for the creek diversions is provided in Section 5.7.
Permanent Water Management Features
Surface water will be managed with the aim of minimising erosion, minimising potential for off-site
sediment release and increasing water availability for uptake by vegetation in rehabilitated areas.
Accordingly, the Moolarben Coal Complex final landform will include permanent water management
features including sediment and retention dams and drainage and diversion channels and swales.
A Water Management Plan (WAMP) has been developed for the Moolarben Coal Complex in
accordance with Condition 33, Schedule 3 of Project Approval (05_0117) and Condition 29, Schedule 3
of Project Approval (08_0135). A description of the surface water management system for the site
and the rehabilitation concepts for the permanent surface water management features is provided in
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4.4 POST-MINING LAND USE
The principal post-mining land use vision at the Moolarben Coal Complex is to:
• enhance biodiversity by providing a net increase in native vegetation and improving

connectivity with adjacent woodland and forest communities at MGNR and GRNP; and
• reinstate the pre-mining land use on areas of OC3 by re-establishing agricultural land.
It is envisaged that the rehabilitated Murragamba and Eastern Creeks will be used for conservation,
passive recreation and environmental education purposes. Some infrastructure may also be retained
post-mining for future exploration/mining purposes or for passive recreation, educational and
transport purposes.
Final post-mining land uses will be subject to consultation with relevant regulatory authorities and key
stakeholders, including surrounding landholders.
A description of the post-mining land use goals relevant to biodiversity enhancement and agriculture
is provided below. A description of the Moolarben Coal Complex’s post-mining land use domains (or
Secondary Domains) is provided in Section 4.5.
Biodiversity Enhancement
MCO is committed to enhancing regional biodiversity values by creating long-term north-south and
east-west habitat corridors linking GRNP and MGNR (refer to Section 4.9). Enhanced linkages will be
achieved by the rehabilitation of disturbed lands (including riparian areas) with native vegetation to
develop habitats similar to the existing undisturbed environments.
Native vegetation rehabilitation areas will be a mosaic of Box Gum Shrubby Woodland, Sedimentary
Ironbark Forest and Box Gum Grassy Woodland communities. Figure 6 presents where these
communities will be re-established across the Moolarben Coal Complex area. The type of woodland
or forest community will ultimately be dependent on the post-mining landform slope and overburden
material characteristics. Box Gum Woodland associations will be consistent with key species
associated with the Box Gum Woodland EEC.
Native vegetation will be established across the majority of OC1, OC2 and OC4 footprints, and the
steeper areas of OC3 where the final landform approaches the ridge to the west, to integrate with
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Agriculture
MCO will re-establish lands suitable for agriculture on portions of the OC3 final landform, consistent
with pre-mining land use for this area (Figure 6). Agricultural rehabilitation areas will be predominantly
rehabilitated with pasture species suitable for grazing. Rehabilitation objectives for final landforms
with a post-mining agricultural land use are summarised in Section 4.5.
4.5 REHABILITATION DOMAINS
Consistent with contemporary rehabilitation guidelines, conceptual rehabilitation domains have been
developed based on the above key final landforms. In consideration of the rehabilitation planning
concepts in the DRE’s (2013) Mining Operations Plan (MOP) Guidelines (MOP Guidelines), Table 2
outlines the primary and secondary domains relevant to the Moolarben Coal Complex.
Table 2: Moolarben Coal Complex Rehabilitation Domains

Code Primary Domains Code Secondary Domains
1 Active Mining A Woodland
2 Operational Water Management Area B Forest
3 Coal Processing and Handling Facilities C Grassy Woodland
4 General Infrastructure D Agricultural
5 Overburden Emplacement Areas E Post Mining Water Management Area
6 Subsidence Limit F Final Void
G Retained Infrastructure1
1 Subject to agreement with relevant regulatory authorities, some infrastructure may be retained at mine closure.
A description of the rehabilitation objectives for each of the primary and secondary rehabilitation
domains is provided in Table 3. The locations of the secondary domains for the Moolarben Coal
Complex are shown on Figure 6.
Table 3: Domain Rehabilitation Objectives

Domain Code Rehabilitation Objective
Primary Domains
Active Mining 1 Backfilled open cut pit/final void is safe, profiled for long-term stability and
non-polluting.
Final void low walls will be battered back generally to between 10° and 18°.
High walls will be constructed and stabilised in accordance with design criteria
developed by geotechnical engineers and approved by relevant regulatory
agencies.
Final void batters will be rehabilitated with suitable vegetation, and the OC4
final void maintained post open cut mining to allow ongoing access to potential
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Operational Water 2 Clean water will be diverted around operational areas, where practical.
Management Area Mine water and sediment laden water run-off from disturbance areas will be
captured and diverted to mine water and sediment water dams.
Mine water, Brine and sediment water will be preferentially used for
operational requirements such as dust suppression and earthworks.
No mine water will be discharged from site without a license.
Water management structures will be designed and constructed prior to
disturbance, in accordance with best practice guidelines including Landcom
(2004) Managing Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction Volume 1 and DECC
(2008) Managing Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction Volume 2.
Sediment dams and associated water management structures will remain in
place until the catchment is rehabilitated and discharge water quality is similar
to comparable undisturbed landforms.
Coal Processing and 3 At mine closure all CHPP infrastructure and facilities (including the ROM
Handling Facilities hopper/conveyors, rail load out facilities and rail balloon loop) are proposed to
be dismantled and decommissioned (unless an alternate purpose is agreed with
relevant regulatory authorities and key stakeholders). The area will then be
rehabilitated in accordance with relevant Secondary Domain rehabilitation
objectives.
General Infrastructure 4 Built infrastructure (including administration buildings and workshops), fixed
plant and services will be progressively decommissioned when no longer
required and the area rehabilitated in accordance with relevant Secondary
Domain rehabilitation objectives.
Overburden Emplacement 5 Final landforms will be safe, stable, adequately drained and non-polluting.
Areas Final landforms will be shaped to be appropriate for the final land use, have
slopes with gradients generally 10° to 18° (and no more than 20° without DRG
approval), and integrate with the surrounding landscape.
Secondary Domains
Rehabilitation Area – A Establish native vegetation consistent with Box Gum Shrubby Woodland
Woodland associations cleared by development of the Moolarben Coal Complex, and
which include stands of Allocasuarina within OC1.
Box Gum Shrubby Woodland associations will be generally consistent with the
Box Gum Woodland EEC.
Box Gum Shrubby Woodland rehabilitation areas will contribute to habitat
linkages between MGNR and GRNP.
Rehabilitation Area – B Establish native vegetation comparable to Sedimentary Ironbark Forest
Forest communities in adjacent undisturbed areas, including stands of Allocasuarina
within OC1.
Sedimentary Ironbark Forest rehabilitation areas will contribute to habitat
Rehabilitation Area – C Establish native vegetation comparable to Western Slopes Grassy Woodland
Grassy Woodland communities in adjacent undisturbed areas.
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Rehabilitation Area – D Agricultural rehabilitation areas will be rehabilitated to achieve a minimum Land
Agricultural Capability Class VI that is capable of supporting sustainable grazing.
Pasture rehabilitation areas will be top-dressed with appropriate topsoil (or
topsoil substitutes), rock raked where required and ameliorated to produce a
growth medium with properties capable of sustaining long-term pasture
growth.
Pasture areas will be vegetated with a mix of native and non-invasive perennial
pasture species.
Management inputs required to sustain grazing will not be significantly greater
than analogue sites.
Post Mining Water E The final landform drainage including the rehabilitated diversions of
Management Area Murragamba and Eastern Creeks will integrate with the surrounding catchments
and be comparable to selected creek analogue sites.
Sediment dams/water storages identified for retention in the final landform
landscape (to provide water resources for fauna habitat or for agricultural
purposes) will be de-silted and stabilised (if required).
Permanent final landform drainage structures will be designed and constructed
in accordance with best practice guidelines including Landcom (2004) Managing
Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction Volume 1 and DECC (2008) Managing
Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction Volume 2.
Final Void F Final voids will be safe, profiled for long-term, stability and non-polluting.
Low walls will be battered back generally to between 10° and 18°.
High walls will be constructed and stabilised in accordance with design criteria
developed by geotechnical engineers.
Final void batters will be rehabilitated with suitable vegetation, and the OC4
final void maintained post open cut mining to allow ongoing access to potential
coal reserves (until agreed otherwise with relevant regulatory authorities).
Retained Infrastructure G Retain some infrastructure (e.g. water supply and distribution structures and
(subject to agreement with access tracks) for future exploration/mining purposes or for passive recreation,
relevant regulatory educational and transport purposes.
authorities)
4.6 REHABILITATION PHASES
Consistent with the rehabilitation planning concepts in the DRE’s (2013) MOP Guidelines,
rehabilitation of disturbed lands will be undertaken sequentially (or in phases) to achieve the final land
use. A description of these phases of rehabilitation relevant to the Moolarben Coal Complex is
provided in Table 4.

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Table 4: Rehabilitation Phases

Phase Description
Decommissioning The process of removing plant and equipment from active services and rendering the
area safe.
Landform Establishment The process of shaping unformed rock or other sub-stratum material into a desired
land surface profile. This includes earthworks activities such as cut and fill, rock raking,
water storage, installation of habitat features, and drainage construction.
Growth Medium The process of establishing and enhancing the physical structure, chemical properties
Development and biological properties of a topsoil and subsoil (or regolith) stratum suitable for plant
growth. This includes placing and spreading soil and applying ameliorants.
Ecosystem and Land Use The process of seeding, planting and transplanting plant species. Incorporates
Establishment management actions such as weed and feral pest control to achieve species
establishment and growth to juvenile communities.
Ecosystem and Land Use The process of applying management techniques to encourage an ecosystem to grow
Sustainability and develop towards a desired and sustainable post-mining land use outcome.
Incorporates features including species reproduction, nutrient recycling and
community structure.
After: DRE (2013).
A general overview of the rehabilitation methodology for each rehabilitation phase is provided below.
Decommissioning Phase
Detailed mine closure planning will include an assessment of all structures to be decommissioned and
demolished. A demolition strategy will be prepared in accordance with Australian Standard
AS2601-2001: The Demolition of Structures (or its latest version) to determine the appropriate
demolition techniques, equipment required, and the optimal decommissioning sequencing.
All fixed plant, built infrastructure, equipment and services will be progressively decommissioned
when infrastructure items and plant become redundant. All mining related infrastructure will be
removed at mine closure, however some infrastructure may be retained to support future post-mining
land uses (Section 4.4). Key decommissioning activities include:
• disconnection of all above ground and buried services and removal of associated
infrastructure;
• removal of all built surface infrastructure, plant and equipment;
• removal of all underground mine infrastructure, plant and equipment;
• sealing of all underground mine portals and ventilation shafts;
• decommissioning of water management structures not required for water management in the
final landform;
• removal of all wastes and hazardous materials; and

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• removal (or on-site remediation) of any contaminated soils in accordance with a contaminated
land assessment (where required).
Preliminary completion criteria for the Decommissioning Phase are provided in Section 6 (Table 12).
Landform Establishment Phase
Landform establishment is the process of shaping the final landform to a safe, stable and free draining
landform that is appropriate for the desired final land use and consistent with the surrounding
landscape.
Key landform establishment activities include:
• constructing and shaping completed/backfilled open cut pits and overburden emplacements
in accordance with design criteria (such as desired grade, compaction and select surface
layers);
• constructing surface drainage features required for water management in the final landform
landscape consistent with contemporary guidelines (refer Section 5.6);
• installing habitat augmentation features (such as hollow bearing timber and logs salvaged
during Vegetation Clearance Protocol [VCP] activities) in native vegetation rehabilitation areas
to improve habitat opportunities for native fauna; and
• selective material handling to manage risks associated with potentially acid forming (PAF)
materials and spontaneous combustion (including blending PAF material, placing coal rejects
in deeper areas of the open cut pits and capping with a sufficient depth of inert material).
Preliminary completion criteria for the Landform Establishment Phase are provided in Section 6 (Table
13).
Growth Medium Development Phase
Growth medium development includes activities to reinstate soils (including subsoil/regolith soils) with
the physical, chemical and biological characteristics required for vegetation establishment and growth.
Soil management methodologies are described in Section 5.2.
Preliminary completion criteria for the Growth Medium Development Phase are provided in Section 6
(Table 14).
Ecosystem and Land Use Establishment Phase
Ecosystem and land use establishment includes activities to establish the desired floristic composition
(species diversity and density relevant to the post-mining land use/secondary domain). Activities will
include:
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• seeding, tubestock planting and/or transplanting (as required), and

• activities to enhance successful vegetation establishment such as weed and pest management,
erosion control and bushfire mitigation.
General revegetation methodologies and species selection are discussed in Sections 5.3 and 5.4
respectively.
Preliminary completion criteria for the Ecosystem and Land Use Establishment Phase are listed in
Section 6 (Table 15).
Ecosystem and Land Use Sustainability Phase
The (former) Commonwealth Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources (DITR) publication
Leading Practice Sustainable Development Program for the Mining Industry - Mine Rehabilitation
(DITR, 2016a) defines a functional ecosystem as one that is:
• stable (not subject to high rates of erosion);

• effective in retaining water and nutrients; and
• self-sustaining.
The Ecosystem and Land Use Sustainability Phase is therefore considered to involve those activities
necessary to develop ecosystems that are self-sustaining and assist the area to meet the nominated
completion criteria.
Key activities in the Ecosystem and Land Use Sustainability Phase include:
• rehabilitation monitoring (Section 7);

• rehabilitation maintenance including:
o weed and feral animal control of rehabilitation;
o maintenance of erosion control works;
o maintenance fertilizing and re-seeding (where required);
o repair of fence lines, access tracks and other general related land management activities;
and
• intervention and adaptive management (Section 9).
Preliminary completion criteria for the Ecosystem and Land Use Sustainability Phase are included in
Section 6 (Table 16).

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4.7 PROGRESSIVE REHABILITATION
Consistent with the rehabilitation principles and objectives (Sections 4.1 and 4.2) and in accordance
with Conditions 66 and 67, Schedule 3 of Project Approval (05_0117) and Condition 54, Schedule 3 of
Project Approval (08_0135), areas disturbed by mining (including the environmental bunds) will be
progressively rehabilitated following completion of active mine operations.
Progressive rehabilitation of overburden emplacements will occur as soon as practicable following

construction of the emplacements to the final height. Construction and rehabilitation of the
environmental bunds will be prioritised during emplacement construction to mitigate visual, noise and
air quality impacts.
Progressive rehabilitation may also include interim/temporary rehabilitation (such as seeding with
non-persistent cover crops) of overburden emplacement areas and infrastructure areas expected to
be inactive for a period of time to temporarily mitigate visual impacts, minimise dust generation and
erosion and to contribute organic matter for future rehabilitation.
A description, quantification and mapping of the status of progressive rehabilitation of the Moolarben
Coal Complex will continue to be documented in the Moolarben Coal Complex MOP and reported in
the Annual Review.
4.8 VISUAL IMPACT MITIGATION
In accordance with rehabilitation objective requirements of Condition 65, Schedule 3 of Project

Approval (05_0117) and Condition 53, Schedule 3 of Project Approval (08_0135), the visual impact of
final landforms will be minimised as far as is reasonable and feasible. Final landforms will be
rehabilitated with vegetation consistent with the post-mining land use for the landform (as described
in Section 4.5 and shown on Figure 6).
4.9 INTEGRATION WITH BIODIVERSITY OFFSET STRATEGY
In accordance with Conditions 34 and 36, Schedule 3 of Project Approval (05_0117) and Conditions 30
and 39, Schedule 3 of Project Approval (08_0135), a Biodiversity Offset Strategy has been developed
to offset impacts associated with development of the Moolarben Coal Complex. The biodiversity offset
areas include areas of remnant vegetation adjacent to existing conservation areas including the MGNR
and GRNP. Implementation of the Biodiversity Offset Strategy is described in detail in the Moolarben
Coal Complex Biodiversity Management Plan (BioMP).
As described in Section 4.2, key rehabilitation objectives for the Moolarben Coal Complex to integrate
rehabilitation of the site with surrounding biodiversity values include:

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• Creating a self-sustaining and ecologically diverse post-mining landscape that includes areas
compatible with the conservation values of the adjacent MGNR and GRNP, which are
comparable to selected analogue sites.
• Creating effective wildlife corridors and habitat links between existing remnant vegetation in
the MGNR, GRNP and other surrounding areas by increasing the continuity of woodland
vegetation.
Accordingly, MCO will implement the following strategy to improve connectivity between
rehabilitated mined areas and existing conservation reserves and large areas of remnant native
vegetation within and surrounding the Moolarben Coal Complex, to enhancing connectivity between
the MGNR, GRNP and MCO’s biodiversity offset properties:
• Areas of native vegetation cleared for mining purposes will be rehabilitated with native
vegetation species that existed prior to clearing to enhance native vegetation cover
post-mining.
• MCO-owned land not required for mining purposes, ongoing agricultural purposes (i.e. farm
land operated under an ongoing agricultural lease arrangement), or post-mining agricultural
outcomes will be managed to maintain (for existing vegetated areas) or improve (for degraded
native vegetation areas) the extent of native vegetation and fauna habitat in the landscape.
The integration of the Moolarben Coal Complex rehabilitation strategy and biodiversity offset strategy
is shown conceptually on Figure 5 which demonstrates the connectivity between rehabilitation of the
site and the biodiversity offset areas in close proximity to the Moolarben Coal Complex. The
Moolarben Coal Complex Biodiversity Offset Strategy is described in detail in the BioMP.
Native vegetation rehabilitation areas will target a mosaic of Box Gum Shrubby Woodland,
Sedimentary Ironbark Forest and Box Gum Grassy Woodland communities (Figure 6). Box Gum
Woodland associations will be targeted at species consistent with the Box Gum Woodland EEC. A
detailed description of the revegetation strategy is included in Sections 5.3 and 5.4.
In addition to on-site revegetation strategies, enhancement and/or remediation of cleared and

degraded areas on MCO-land outside the mine disturbance footprint will be undertaken (and will
include habitat augmentation works in remnant vegetation areas) to improve habitat opportunities for
native fauna and assist with fauna movement to surrounding areas of remnant native vegetation
(Section 5.8).
4.10 LONG-TERM SECURITY OF REHABILITATION AREAS
In accordance with Condition 55, Schedule 3 of Project Approval (08_0135), prior to relinquishing the
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agrees otherwise), MCO will make suitable arrangements to protect the rehabilitation areas with
conservation value in perpetuity. These arrangements will be made in consultation with the BCD and
to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the DPIE.

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5.0 REHABILITATION IMPLEMENTATION
This section outlines the rehabilitation protocols, procedures and management measures that will be
undertaken to achieve the final landform design concepts and post-mining land uses for the Moolarben
Coal Complex.
5.1 VEGETATION CLEARANCE PROTOCOL AND HABITAT AUGMENTATION
A VCP has been developed and is implemented to minimise impacts on threatened fauna species
during native vegetation clearing at the Moolarben Coal Complex. A detailed description of the VCP is
provided in the BioMP. Key components of the protocol include:
• delineation of areas to be cleared;
• pre-clearing procedures;
• fauna management measures; and
• vegetation clearance measures.
Pre-clearing procedures will involve a Ground Disturbance Permit (GDP) process and pre-clearance
surveys. The GDP provides an internal check against all relevant approvals and management actions
that may be required to be obtained and/or implemented prior to carrying out the clearing or ground
disturbance activities.
In conjunction with the GDP process and prior to vegetation clearing, a pre-clearance survey will be
conducted by an appropriately trained and suitably qualified person. The objective of the pre-
clearance survey is to identify:
• potential habitat features located within proposed disturbance areas (such as hollow bearing
trees) that may require special management during clearing;
• habitat features that can be salvaged for reuse in rehabilitation areas or in adjoining non-
disturbed native vegetation areas;
• active nesting/roosting sites that may require active management prior to or during
disturbance to minimise impacts on those fauna species;
• weed infestations that may need treatment prior to or during disturbance; and
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Habitat Features
Trees containing features with the potential to provide significant nesting/roosting habitat resources
(i.e. numerous hollows suitable for nesting/roosting) for birds, bats and/or arboreal mammals will be
clearly marked as habitat trees and retained for reuse in the rehabilitation program.
Where practical and feasible, habitat features such as large hollows and rock identified during the pre-
clearance surveys will be salvaged and stockpiled for reuse in rehabilitation areas or relocated to
adjoining areas of remnant vegetation. Remaining tree limbs, stumps, shrubs and other woody
vegetation may be mulched or used in whole or in part in rehabilitation areas.
Salvaged habitat features will be reused in native vegetation rehabilitation areas, as follows:
• Stag trees – hollow bearing timber for vertical placement within rehabilitation for avian species
or arboreal mammals, and bark retained timber for arboreal microbats.
• Coarse Woody Debris – horizontal placement of hollow logs or small piles of timber and rocks
creating cavities for habitat by small ground dwelling mammals and reptiles placed for
inter-connectivity across rehabilitation areas.
• Habitat trees and non-habitat trees used generally as coarse woody debris.
Where available and practical, seed resources of threatened flora species proposed to be cleared will
be collected/harvested prior to clearing for use in the Moolarben Coal Complex rehabilitation program.
Seed collection and propagation measures are described further in Section 5.5.
5.2 SOIL STRIPPING AND SOIL STOCKPILE MANAGEMENT
Soil Resource Characterisation
Soil resources for rehabilitation have been identified and characterised for the Moolarben Coal Project
Stage 1 Environmental Assessment Report (Wells Environmental Services, 2006), Moolarben Coal
Project Stage 1 Optimisation Modification Environmental Assessment (EMM, 2013b) and Moolarben
Coal Project Stage 2 Environmental Assessment Report (Wells Environmental Services and Coffey
Natural Systems, 2009).
Field and laboratory tests indicate that the soils are mainly acid in nature, have low organic matter
content, are deficient in all major nutrients (such as phosphorus, sulphur and nitrogen) and are highly
erodible (Wells Environmental Services and Coffey Natural Systems, 2009). They are generally non-
saline (ECse < 2 dS/m) but may be prone to dryland salinity outbreak (there is some occurrence of saline
discharge from soils within OC4) (Wells Environmental Services and Coffey Natural Systems, 2009).
The suitability of the soil types for rehabilitation, the chemical and physical characteristics for each soil
type and proposed soil stripping depth is summarised in Table 5.

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Table 5: Topsoil Suitability for Rehabilitation Purposes

Soil Stripping
Soil Type Rehabilitation Suitability Physical and Chemical Characteristics
Horizon Depth (cm)
Yellow A1 Suitable if ameliorated Acid pH with severe dispersive qualities, 30*
Solodic excessive Mg levels (low Ca:Mg ratio), poor
fertility, low Ca
A2 Suitable if ameliorated Acid pH with severe dispersive qualities,
excessive Mg levels (low Ca:Mg ratio), poor
fertility, low Ca
B Not suitable Dispersive clay, excessive Mg and Na levels
Yellow A1 Suitable if ameliorated Acid pH with severe dispersive qualities, 30*
Podzolic excessive Mg levels (low Ca:Mg ratio), poor
fertility
A2 Suitable if ameliorated Acid pH with severe dispersive qualities,
excessive Mg levels (low Ca:Mg ratio), poor
fertility
B Not suitable Dispersive clay
Earthy Sands A1 Suitable for blending only. Acid pH, elevated Al levels, high sand content. 100
A2 Suitable for blending only Acid pH, elevated Al levels, high sand content
with moderate dispersive qualities
A3 Suitable for blending only Acid pH, elevated Al levels, high sand content
with severe dispersive qualities
B Not suitable Dispersive clay, high Na and Mg levels
Red Podzolic A1 Suitable if ameliorated Acid pH with severe dispersive qualities, 25*
elevated Al levels, poor fertility
A2 Suitable if ameliorated and Acid pH with severe dispersive qualities,
blended excessive Mg levels (low Ca:Mg ratio), poor
fertility, sand gravel content exceeds 60%
B Not suitable Dispersive clay, high Na and Mg levels.
Red Earth A1 Suitable for blending only Acid pH, elevated Al levels, high sand gravel 100
content
A2 Suitable for blending only Acid pH, elevated Al levels, high sand gravel
content
B Suitable for blending only Acid pH, elevated Al levels, high sand gravel
content
Alluvial A1 Suitable if blended and Acid pH with moderate dispersive qualities, 45
ameliorated elevated Mg levels, poor fertility
A2 Suitable if blended and Acid pH with moderate dispersive qualities,
ameliorated excessive Mg levels (low Ca:Mg ratio), poor
fertility, sand gravel content levels are high
Euchrozem A1-B Highly suitable Neutral to alkaline pH, low erosion hazard, 100#
moderate to high fertility, potentially elevated
Mn at depth
Source: Wells Environmental Services and Coffey Natural Systems (2009).
Notes:
* Stripping depth has incorporated the blending of the top 10 to 20 centimetres (cm) of the A2 horizon to increase topsoil volume.
# Subject to investigation prior to disturbance.

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Soil Stripping
Soil resources will be stripped at the relevant depth for the soil type (indicated in Table 5) based on
soil mapping data and site verification. All suitable soil resources will be salvaged for re-use in
rehabilitation. Soil and other organic matter will be removed from cleared areas and either directly
re-spread on rehabilitation areas or stockpiled for future reuse.
Topsoils and subsoils will be stockpiled separately and will be managed to optimise the overall quality
of growth media resources. Selective subsoil materials (tuffaceous claystone seams located in
interburden) that may enhance re-establishing Box Gum Woodland EEC are also stripped and
stockpiled separately for re-use in Box Gum Woodland rehabilitation areas where confirmed to be
beneficial. Where practicable, some cleared vegetation not retained for habitat augmentation on
rehabilitation areas may be mulched on site and mixed into topsoil during the stripping process to
provide a soil conditioner.
Anticipated soil stripping areas and volume will continue to be provided in the Moolarben Coal
Complex MOP.
Soil Stockpile Management
MCO adopts soil stockpile management strategies to preserve the soil resource and improve overall
soil health. Management practices used to optimise the long-term viability of stockpiled soil resources
include:
• Soil stockpiles are generally constructed to a maximum of 3 metres (m) high, with a rough
friable surface to reduce erosion, increase infiltration, and minimise anaerobic conditions at
the base of the stockpile.
• Long-term stockpiles are preferentially located outside of mine disturbance areas away from
slopes and drainage lines.
• Soil stockpiles that are inactive for longer than 6 months are, fertilised and seeded where
required with native grass or non-invasive pasture species to reduce erosion and maintain soil
structure, organic content and microbial activity.
• Sodic soils may be ameliorated while stockpiled to minimise dispersion and loss of structure.
• Soil stockpiles are managed to minimise weed growth through spraying and/or mechanical
means. Topsoil stockpiles are de-compacted prior to soil re-spreading by deep ripping.
A summary of the soil resource management strategies implemented at the Moolarben Coal Complex
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Table 6: Soil Resource Management Strategies
Soil Characterisation and During the Rehabilitation

Soil Stripping and Handling Soil Stockpile Management
Quantification Program
• Quantification of soil • • Implement measures • Deep rip stockpiles
resources. • Stockpile selectively to manage long-term (which will be inactive
• Characterisation of the stripped material. viability of stockpiled for longer than
suitability of soil soil resources (and 6 months) to establish
• Stockpile soils in a
resources for manage soil salinity) as aerobic conditions
manner that does not
rehabilitation works. follows: prior to reapplication
compromise the
• Fertilise and seed of stockpiled soil for
• Soil testing during site long-term viability of
stockpiles which will rehabilitation.
verification to identify the soil resource.
any reactive soils and be inactive for longer • Topsoil conditioning
• Soil stockpiles will be
necessary than 6 months where involving the addition
preferably located
amelioration required, to maintain of lime, gypsum or
outside of proposed
requirements. soil structure, organic fertiliser will be used
mining areas.
matter and microbial where required.
• Subsoil material that • Vehicular traffic will be activity. • On completion of
may potentially kept to a minimum on
enhance the • Where necessary, landform contouring,
the soils to be
revegetation works install silt fences topsoiling and erosion
stripped.
would be investigated, around the downslope and sediment control
• Stockpiles will be perimeter of stockpiles works, a vegetative
with suitable materials
constructed with a to control potential cover will be applied
to be stockpiled and
“rough” surface soil loss and as soon as practicable.
used in the
condition to reduce downstream Depending on the
revegetation works.
erosion hazard, sedimentation. proposed post-mining
• Formulation of improve drainage and
• Where necessary, land use, this will
stripping specifications promote revegetation.
apply appropriate soil involve direct seeding
including location of
• Stockpiles will be ameliorants (lime/ of selected shrub,
areas to be stripped,
generally no more gypsum) to dispersive grass and tree species.
appropriate stripping
than 3 m in height in soil stockpiles. • Implement
depths and scheduling.
order to minimise appropriate weed
• Implement
potential for anaerobic control strategies
appropriate weed
conditions. particularly for any
control strategies
particularly for any priority weeds (such as
priority weeds. scalping priority weeds
from stockpiles).
Immediate
revegetation will
provide vegetative
competition to assist
with control of
undesirable plant
species.

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Topsoil Re-spreading and Seedbed Preparation
Topsoil will be re-spread on contoured areas typically at a depth of 10 cm deep, or at a depth to match
the pre-mining topsoil depth. Once re-spread, ameliorants (e.g. lime, gypsum, fertiliser and organics)
will be applied (if necessary) at the recommended rate per hectare with the area then ripped on the
contour to assist incorporating the ameliorants. Light-ripping or harrowing will be undertaken for
agricultural rehabilitation areas, and deep-ripping undertaken for native vegetation rehabilitation
areas including Box Gum Shrubby Woodland, Box Gum Grassy Woodland and Sedimentary Ironbark
Forest communities.
Ripping creates a roughened, friable surface which encourages rainfall infiltration and reduces run-off,
and optimises soil/seed contact, enhancing vegetation establishment and persistence. This is
particularly beneficial in periods of drought and low rainfall areas (both applicable to local area).
The use of soil ameliorants is designed to prevent surface crusting, increase organic content,
infiltration and moisture retention and buffer surface temperatures to improve germination.
5.3 REVEGETATION SPECIES
The final landform and post-mining land use (Secondary Domain) will dictate the composition and
structure of species to be established for rehabilitation. Species selection for native revegetation areas
will be designed to promote the development of forest and woodland communities with structured
understorey, mid-storey and tree canopy coverage. In order to enhance vegetation connectivity,
species of the target vegetation communities will be seeded and planted adjacent or close to similar
vegetation communities where possible. The re-establishment of ecological function conducive to the
development of Box Woodland EEC will also be a key feature of the rehabilitation program.
Species will be also chosen to improve faunal biodiversity and habitat with the inclusion of areas with
feed trees for the Regent Honey Eater and Koala. Shrubs and patches of native grasslands will be used
to improve habitat for declining woodland bird species (e.g. Hooded Robins and Grey Crowned
Babblers) and control dominance of competitive native and exotic species.
Threatened local flora (e.g. Capertree Stringybark, Hoary Sunray, Wallangarra White Gum and Scant
Pomaderris) will also be targeted for planting in areas conducive to their establishment and survival
and in consideration of the location and surrounding habitat of the species prior to disturbance. If
these species are present within proposed vegetation clearance areas, and if viable seed is available,
seed will be collected from these species prior to disturbance.
The species identified in the Moolarben Coal Project Stage 2 Ecological Impact Assessment (Ecovision
Consulting, 2008) are used to guide selection of appropriate native species for rehabilitation of
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Species selection will take into consideration climate (e.g. water availability and frosts), landform (e.g.
slopes, floodplains and creeks), soil availability, soil type and soil fertility.
As described in Sections 4.4 and 4.5, the post-mining landscape is proposed to include Box Gum
Shrubby Woodland, Box Gum Grassy Woodland, Sedimentary Ironbark Forest, pasture areas and
rehabilitated riparian areas. A summary of the typical species associated with these vegetation
communities to be used in the rehabilitation program is provided in the subsections below.
Box Gum Shrubby Woodland Revegetation Species
Generally, Box Gum Shrubby Woodland will be established on lower and mid slopes of OC1 and mid
slopes of OC4 (Figure 6). Box Gum Shrubby Woodland areas at OC1 will also include stands of
Allocasuarina to reinstate stands removed during disturbance for OC1. A list of typical species for Box
Gum Shrubby Woodland rehabilitation areas is provided in Table 7.
Table 7: Typical Species used for Box Gum Shrubby Woodland Rehabilitation
Species Common Name
Overstorey
Angophora floribunda Rough-barked Apple
Eucalyptus albens White Box
Eucalyptus blakelyi Blakely’s Red Gum
Eucalyptus dawsonia Slatey Gum
Eucalyptus crebra Narrow-leaved Ironbark
Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box
Eucalyptus moluccana Grey Box
Understorey
Acacia lineaflora Narrow-leaved wattle
Allocasuarina gymnanthera She-oak
Dodonaea viscosa ssp cuneata Wedge-leaf Hop Bush
Daviesia acicularis Spiny Bitter-pea
Acacia decora Western Silver Wattle
Allocasurina diminuta1 She-oak
Allocasurina verticillata1 Drooping Sheoak
Ground cover
Dianella revolute Flax Lilly
Aristida vagans Three-awned Speargrass
Austrodanthonia racemosa Wallaby Grass
Austrostipa scabra Rough Speargrass
Dichelachne micrantha Short-hair Plume Grass
Arundinella nepalensis Reed Grass
1 Species
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Sedimentary Ironbark Forest Revegetation Species
Sedimentary Ironbark Forest will generally be established on upper slopes and crests of the OC1, OC2,
OC3 and OC4 overburden emplacements to blend with the adjacent undisturbed ridgelines (Figure 6).
Sedimentary Ironbark Forest areas will also include stands of Allocasuarina within OC1. A list of typical
species for Sedimentary Ironbark Forest rehabilitation areas is provided in Table 8.
Table 8: Typical Species used for Sedimentary Ironbark Forest Rehabilitation

Species Common Name
Overstorey
Eucalyptus agglomerate Blue-leaved Stringybark
Eucalyptus crebra Narrow-leaved Ironbark
Eucalyptus fibrosa Broad-leaved Ironbark
Eucalyptus rossi Scribbly Gum
Callitris endlicheri Black Cypress
Eucalyptus dwyeri Dwyer’s Red Gum
Eucalyptus parramattensis Parramatta Red Gum
Eucalyptus punctata Grey Gum
Understorey
Acacia leucolobia Box-leaved Wattle
Acacia lineaflora Narrow-leaved wattle
Leucopogon muticus Blunt Beard Heath
Allocasuarina diminuta1 She-oak
Allocasuarina verticillata1 Drooping She-oak
Allocasuarina gymnanthera She-oak
Ground cover
Aristida vagans Three-awned Speargrass
Austrostipa scabra Speargrass
Dichelachne micrantha Short-haired Plumed Grass
Microlaena stipoides Weeping Meadow Grass
Hardenbergia violaceae Native Sarsparilla
1 Species
to be utilised to form stands of Allocasurina spp within the Sedimentary Ironbark Forest community.
In addition to the species listed in Table 8, species that provide Regent Honeyeater foraging resources
will also be established in Sedimentary Ironbark Forest rehabilitation areas. These species would
include Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Mugga Ironbark), Eucalyptus punctata (Grey Gum), Eucalyptus
polyanthemos (Red Box), Eucalyptus caleyi (Caley’s Ironbark) and Eucalyptus moluccana (Grey Box).

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Box Gum Grassy Woodland Revegetation Species
Generally, Box Gum Grassy Woodland will be established on flat alluvial areas surrounding the
realigned Murragamba and Eastern Creeks on OC4 (Figure 6). A list of typical species for Box Gum
Grassy Woodland rehabilitation areas is provided in Table 9.
Table 9: Typical Species used for Box Gum Grassy Woodland Rehabilitation
Species Common Name
Overstorey
Eucalyptus moluccana Grey Box
Understorey
N/A
Ground cover
Bothriochloa macra Red Grass
Cynodon dactylon Couch
Aristida ramosa Purple Wiregrass
Microlaena stipoides Weeping grass
Sporobolus creber or S. elongatus Rat’s Tail Grass
Calotis cuneifolia and/or C. lappulaceae Burr Daisy
Pasture and Cover Crop Species

Following emplacement and amelioration of topsoils, non-invasive pasture species mixes that are
appropriate for the growing season will be sown onto agricultural rehabilitation areas or areas
requiring a fast-growing annual cover crop. The seed mix will also include perennial species to provide
permanent cover (including on drainage channels and steep slopes) and will include a granular
fertilizer.
Cool and warm season pasture and cover crop seed mixes and sowing rates are listed in Table 10.
Table 10: Typical Species used for Cover Crop and Pasture Establishment
Spring/Summer Autumn/Winter
Species Rate (Kg/Ha) Species Rate (Kg/Ha)
Millet 5 Oats/Ryecorn 20
Ryecorn/Oats 5 Millet 5
Couch 5 Couch 10
Wimmera Ryegrass 8 Wimmera Ryegrass 5
Cereal Rye 10 Perennial Rye 5
White Clover 5 Subterranean Clover 8
Lucerne 5 Seradella 10
Consol Lovegrass 1
White Clover 5

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Riparian Revegetation Species
Planting of native perennial grasses and deep-rooted woodland species (such as Box and Redgum
species) on upper and mid banks will be incorporated into the design for the Murragamba and Eastern
Creek diversions to increase habitat and to minimise erosion, sedimentation and instability. The use
of non-persistent cover crop and native endemic riparian species will increase ground cover and
provide cohesion of the banks.
Table 11 lists a selection of species that are proposed for use in revegetating the reconstructed creeks.
Where necessary, these will be supplemented with other ground cover (such as stoloniferous grasses)
to ensure the creek beds are appropriately protected against erosion.
Table 11: Typical Species used for Riparian Rehabilitation

Upper Banks
Species Common Name
Eucalyptus moluccan Grey Box
Acacia spectabilis Mudgee Wattle
Daviesia genistflolia Broom Bitter Pea
Themeda australis Kangaroo Grass
Middle Banks
Species Common Name
Melaleuca thymifolia Thyme Honey Myrtle (clayey soils only)
Leptospermum polygalifolium Tantoon (sandy soils only)
Dichelachne micrantha Short-haired Plumed Grass
Lomandra confertifolia Mat-rush
Themeda australis Kangaroo Grass
Lower Banks
Species Common Name
Melaleuca thymifolia Thyme Honey Myrtle
Lomandra confertifolia Mat-rush

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5.4 REVEGETATION METHODS
Various techniques exist for seeding and planting of rehabilitation areas and have been investigated
during the early years of rehabilitation at the Moolarben Coal Complex, with the best techniques being
carried through for ongoing use. Consideration is given to site conditions, including soil type and
condition, landform, time of year, climate, water availability and vegetation community establishment
outcomes and also the best methods of rehabilitation application.
Native Vegetation Seeding
Native vegetation seed will be sown simultaneously with non-persistent cover crop and native grass
species, preferably in the warmer months between late September and March. Sowing will occur as
soon as possible after seedbed preparation to optimise the conditions for germination prior to surface
crust development.
Native vegetation restoration includes initial establishment of local pioneer species to condition the
soil for successive plant regeneration. Direct seeding is typically a cost-effective means of
re-introducing pioneer species including wattles and native grass species known to occupy disturbed
environments throughout the local area.
Tubestock Planting
Native vegetation establishment in rehabilitation areas may be supplemented with tubestock, where
required. In particular, tubestock planting of long-lived trees may be the most efficient to ensure
adequate establishment of these keystone species and to control density of establishment (which can
be difficult to achieve with direct seeding).
5.5 SEED COLLECTION AND PROPAGATION
Seed collection and propagation activities are undertaken in accordance with the requirements of
the Florabank Guidelines (2000), with additional consideration of (inter alia):
• Progressive collection of local native seed from similar landscapes to augment revegetation
resources. Sourcing seed from drier and warmer regions may also be considered for the
long-term revegetation programme to accommodate for potential changes in climatic
conditions (consistent with composite provenancing strategies [Breed et al., 2012]).
• Strategically timed and cost-effective seed collection.
• Collection of fruit directly from the plant into collection bags for transfer to drying rooms.
• Maintenance of a seed inventory which records the amount of seed collected, general location,
species type, treatment and propagation specifications. The seed inventory will also be used
to plan anticipated seed requirements for future revegetation campaigns.
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• Gaining consent of the land owner and/or manager where seed is required to be collected on
land not owned or managed by MCO.
Seed collection activities will be undertaken within relevant vegetation communities located within
the Moolarben Coal Complex biodiversity offset areas, non-operational/undisturbed areas of OC4 and
other MCO-owned land. As described in Section 5.1, where practicable and available, seed will be
collected from threatened flora species proposed to be cleared, as a part of the VCP process.
To avoid the spread of weeds and exotic species, seed collection will only be carried out for native
species. The seedbank will be supplemented by commercially available material from endemic native
species.
Harvested seeds not used in direct sowing or production of tubestock will be stored for future use on
rehabilitation and biodiversity offset areas. Storage and management of seed stocks will comply with
Florabank Guidelines (2000) so as to maintain seed viability. This may include:
• Storage of seed in paper or calico bag.
• Labelling of seed collection and storage bags with relevant details (e.g. species and collection
and storage dates).
• Seed storage in low humidity and at a cool temperature.
5.6 WATER MANAGEMENT AND EROSION CONTROL
A WAMP has been developed for the Moolarben Coal Complex in accordance with the requirements
of Project Approval (05_0117) and Project Approval (08_0135).
Surface water will be managed with the aim of minimising erosion, preventing off-site sediment
release, preventing use of brine in rehabilitation areas and increasing water availability for uptake by
vegetation in rehabilitated areas. Drainage of rehabilitation areas will be developed in accordance
with best practice guidelines including Landcom (2004) Managing Urban Stormwater: Soils and
Construction Volume 1 and DECC (2008) Managing Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction Volume
2.
Run-off from rehabilitation areas will be managed via the inclusion of drainage and diversion channels
and sediment dams and retention basins. This will assist to control the velocity of surface drainage
across rehabilitation areas and assist in minimising erosion. Some sediment dams/water storages and
ponded areas will remain in the post-mining landform to provide water resources for fauna habitat or
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Drainage and diversion channels and swales will be installed to divert run-off and carry surface water
away from erodible surfaces, particularly during construction and seed emergence stages of
rehabilitation. Drainage channels will be designed and built to ensure they reduce flow velocity. This
may include use of temporary check structures (such as hay bales), rock armouring or lining to prevent
scouring. Ultimately, channels will be vegetated with stoloniferous grasses or other suitable ground
cover for long-term protection.
Sediment dams and ponds will be designed and constructed to accommodate critical storm events.
Sediment dams and ponds will generally be located downhill of disturbance and rehabilitation
activities to provide control of sediment laden water and prevent off-site contamination and to provide
potential ponded water for irrigating rehabilitation areas. The inclusion of sediment dams and ponds
into the final landform will increase potential water availability in the post-mining landscape, which
will act to provide aquatic and water sensitive terrestrial habitat and water resources for agricultural
purposes. Revegetation of permanent sediment dams and ponds will consider the use of rush and
other aquatic species to provide bank stability and fauna habitat opportunities.
Water management structures (including clean water diversion drains and sediment dams) not
required for water management in the final landform will be progressively decommissioned when no
longer required for operational water management.
Drainage from OC4 rehabilitation areas will be directed to the reconstructed and rehabilitated
Murragamba and Eastern Creeks and away from the final void (Figure 12). However, during the creek
construction and the subsequent rehabilitation and stabilisation period, flows from upslope areas will
be collected in temporary dams upstream of the diversion, where a pipe system will extend from the
dam, to downstream of the realigned creek section to release the environmental flows (Section 5.7).
Erosion and Sediment Control
Erosion and sediment control measures will be implemented to protect the quality of surface water
and reduce the potential for soil loss through erosion in accordance with the WAMP. These measures
will be developed in accordance with best practice guidelines including Landcom (2004) Managing
Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction Volume 1 and DECC (2008) Managing Urban Stormwater:
Soils and Construction Volume 2 or International Erosion Control Association Guideline (IECA, 2008).
Where practicable, the soil surface will be contoured and ripped to reduce the amount of run-off and
to increase infiltration into the reconstructed surface. The use of contour banks on long slopes and
earthen bunds will also encourage localised water ponding and infiltration and minimise the transfer
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It is expected that a high percentage of ground cover will be needed to reduce the risk of soil loss from
rehabilitation areas. This will be achieved through use of fast-growing high-density annual cover crops
and supplemented with perennial and stoloniferous grasses (Section 5.3) where required. Deep-
rooted perennial grasses are better suited to survival during dry periods and recover quickly after rain.
Stoloniferous grasses are better suited to sloping land and erosion-prone areas and are also better at
maintaining ground cover during dry periods (Department of Primary Industries [DPI], 2009).
Where practicable, drainage channels will be seeded with stoloniferous grasses to maintain soil
stability. This will be supplemented with deep-rooted native perennial grasses, small shrubs and
riparian species which will assist in preventing gully erosion and to maintain channel stability.
Selection of appropriate rapid growing grasses will be based on non-persistent and low competitive
species that will allow native endemic vegetation to re-establish in the long-term (Section 5.3).
Additional erosion control methods such as the application of rock mulch, Jute or cotton mesh, hay or
hydro mulch may be implemented to provide additional protection to areas particularly prone to
erosion.
5.7 REHABILITATION OF MURRAGAMBA AND EASTERN CREEKS
The final landform design for the Moolarben Coal Complex includes realignment of an approximate
5 km section of Murragamba Creek and an approximate 5 km section of Eastern Creek (as shown on
Figure 5).
A detailed strategy for the realignment of the Murragamba and Eastern Creeks has been developed by
Murragamba & Eastern Creeks and is provided in Appendix C of this RMP.
The concept design for reinstating the creeks incorporates natural creek characteristics, such as
meanders, pool and riffle structures (to reduce overall bed gradient and flow velocity) and overbank
floodplain areas. The reconstructed creek beds will have a trapezoidal shape which will grade up to an
intermediate terrace and then to an over bank floodplain (Worley Parsons, 2011), consistent with
industry guidelines (Rutherford, 2000). Rip-rap protection and rock protection of creek banks on the
outside bends of the creeks and areas of high flow velocities will also be constructed.
Realignment of the creeks will involve the temporary diversion of surface flows around the active mine
area. The strategy involves an approximate 5 year period for each stage of the realigned and
rehabilitated creek section to become hydraulically and geomorphologically stable, prior to
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during the 5 year rehabilitation and consolidation period to facilitate plant growth or for controlled
testing of the rehabilitated creek diversions.
Certain materials have been identified as being of particular benefit to the rehabilitation of the
permanent creek diversions (Worley Parsons, 2011). Where practicable, these materials will be
stockpiled for reuse in creek rehabilitation works.
Materials to be stockpiled include:

• topsoils, to be used in rehabilitating creek bed, banks and floodplains;
• clay soils, to be used in forming a low permeable creek bed;
• rocks and stones, to be used in constructing rock ramps and drop structures;
• large wooded material, to be used to create in-stream habitat conditions.
In the event of a shortfall in these materials, use of off-site sources may be required.
5.8 REHABILITATION OF DEGRADED LAND AND RIPARIAN AREAS
Consistent with the rehabilitation objectives, MCO will remediate cleared and degraded areas on
MCO-owned land outside the mine disturbance footprint. For these areas, natural regeneration of
native species will be supported and will include implementing active land management measures to
improve degraded and eroding areas. Measures may include:
• Fencing and exclusion of stock from larger vegetation remnants on its land leased to
agricultural users (note in some cases stock may not be able to be excluded due to the
need/use of vegetation patches as shade for stock, etc.).
• Revegetation or regeneration of areas not required for agricultural purposes.
• Fencing and exclusion of stock along strategic and/or degraded sections of Moolarben Creek.
• Riparian corridor enhancement along degraded areas of Moolarben Creek, Wilpinjong Creek
and Murragamba and Eastern Creeks on MCO-owned land (measures may include restoring
channel stability, planting riparian vegetation, placement of large woody debris and other
measures to improve the riparian and aquatic ecosystem function and provide compensatory
aquatic habitat).
• Creation of new areas/patches of trees in consultation with leasees in areas that complement
their agricultural enterprises (e.g. shade and shelter belts).
• Weed and pest control on vegetation remnants and revegetation areas.
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Riparian corridor enhancement along degraded areas of Moolarben Creek, Wilpinjong Creek and
Murragamba and Eastern Creeks would be undertaken in consideration of the rehabilitation principles
within the NSW Office of Water’s (now DPIE- Water) Guideline for Riparian Corridors on Waterfront
Land and Guideline for Vegetation Management Plans on Waterfront Land.
Note that a number of the above investigative actions (where considered practical and feasible to
implement) will be undertaken in consultation with, and the agreement of, the lessee.
5.9 OVERBURDEN, TAILINGS AND COAL REJECTS MANAGEMENT
Approximately 3 Mtpa of coarse rejects and tailings will be generated from the washing of coal at full
capacity. Following initial out-of-pit emplacement of overburden, all other waste rock (i.e. overburden,
coarse rejects and tailings) will be used to backfill the mine void.
Selected overburden materials (e.g. clay subsoils and large rocks) will be stockpiled for later use, or
used directly, in the reconstruction of Murragamba and Eastern Creeks.
Spoils will be selectively handled and blended to avoid emplacement of PAF material in concentrated
areas, and to manage the potential risk of spontaneous combustion.
The following will be undertaken to reduce the potential for spontaneous combustion:
• Accumulations of coal, coarse rejects and other carbonaceous material, particularly if it is

known to contain pyritic material, will be buried under a minimum of 5 m of inert overburden
material.
• Should any outbreaks of spontaneous combustion occur during mining operations, the
available details of the materials involved, location, date, time and climatic conditions will be
recorded on surveyed plans. These areas will be monitored and assessed at closure to put in
place appropriate mitigation measures to minimise the likelihood of spontaneous combustion
occurring post mine closure. These areas will also be included as part of the ongoing inspection
and monitoring that will be required following closure of the mine and before final lease
relinquishment.
Rejects
All reject material will be emplaced in the backfilled open cut pits. The three options for disposal
include:
• In Dump - disposal of rejects within active overburden dump, thereby dispersing the rejects;
• Block Tipping – disposal of rejects in segregated bulk within overburden dumps; and
• Cell Dump – disposal of rejects in cells within overburden dumps.

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Rejects will be covered with at least 5 m of inert material and all identified PAF will be blended to
avoid emplacement in concentrated areas and will be emplaced in deeper areas of the pit.
Emplacement of dispersive materials and overburden materials hostile to tree root growth will also be
avoided near the surface of the final landform to minimise erosion potential or land slumping and to
minimise potential for revegetation failure. Where dispersive spoils are emplaced at or near the
surface, the material will be ameliorated (e.g. with lime or gypsum). Once the landform is re-shaped,
further ameliorants such as gypsum may be applied (if necessary), and the area deep-ripped along the
contour.
5.10 FINAL VOID MANAGEMENT
As described in Section 4.3, the conceptual final landform at the Moolarben Coal Complex will
comprise one final void (three in total) within each of OC1, OC3 and OC4 at mine closure (Figure 5).
Final void size will be minimised as far as practicable, while allowing for the efficient mining of coal
from within the approved mining area. It is anticipated that following open cut mining/mine closure,
the final voids in OC1 and OC3 will be groundwater sinks and will gradually fill with groundwater and
rainfall run-off.
Final voids will be designed by a suitably qualified Geotechnical Engineer and will be made safe, stable
and non‐polluting by:
• battering back the low walls and high wall to minimise potential for failures and mass
movement (see sections below);
• capping (or excavating) exposed coal seams with inert material to prevent ignition from
spontaneous combustion, bushfires or human interference;
• constructing a trench or safety berm, as well as a security fence along the entire length of the
remaining highwall where accessible to vehicles;
• erecting suitable signs, clearly stating the risk to public safety and prohibiting public access;
• constructing clean water diversion structures around the voids and limiting the slopes and
slope lengths conveying run-off generated on the low walls and high walls;
• designing and constructing final voids (size and depth) to maintain the voids as groundwater
sinks that intercept all groundwater flows through the backfilled pits; and
• locating final voids to minimise the risk of flood interaction for flood events up to and including
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Low Walls
The low wall is assumed to comprise of mixed, disturbed and fragmented material. Stability of the low
wall will be achieved in the following manner:
• The low wall will be battered back from the angle of repose to maintain the long-term
geotechnical stability of the face, with the determination of geotechnical stability and
recommendations as to the final slope undertaken by a qualified Geotechnical Engineer on the
basis of an assessment of the overburden material, the likely degree of settlement, and the
degree of weathering expected in the long-term. However, it is expected that the low wall
sides of the final void will be battered back to a maximum of 18° with a goal of 10° being
optimal.
• Surface water drainage on and over the low wall will be minimised through the construction
of drainage control structures which will aim to divert as much of the catchment as possible
away from the final void.
• Erosion of the low wall will be controlled by limiting the length of slope through the use of
contour and graded drains, minimising the slope, and by the establishment of suitable
vegetation.
• Battering of the low wall against the bottom of the high wall, where possible, to enhance high
wall stability. Benching of the spoil material may need to be considered in some areas in order
to achieve geotechnical stability and minimise erosion.
High Walls
The high wall is assumed to comprise of undisturbed, solid material generally occurring above the
economically lower‐most limits of the mineable seam in the final void. Depending on the geology of
the deposit, the high wall material may comprise a range of natural occurring soil or rock materials of
varying strengths or states of weathering.
To maintain the safety of the final void, the surrounding final slopes will be left in a condition where
the risk of slope failure is minimised as assessed by a suitably qualified Geotechnical Engineer.
The following will be considered when assessing the geotechnical stability of the high wall:
• long-term final void water levels;
• height and inclination of slope and number and spacing of intermediate benches (as may be
required to achieve the final slope);
• shear strength of the high wall soils and rocks;
• density and orientation of fractures, faults, bedding planes, and any other discontinuities, and
the strength along them; and
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• the effects of the external factors, such as surface run-off.
Where possible, revegetation of the high wall may be undertaken using an appropriate grass and
shrub/tree seed mix and applied using specialised techniques (e.g. aerial seeding or hydro seeding).
The feasibility/practicality of this procedure will be confirmed prior to mine closure. The purpose of
this procedure will be to establish a vegetation cover which will provide some stability, but also offer
visual impact mitigation.
Public Safety
Consistent with the rehabilitation objectives, at mine closure, the final voids will be safe in terms of
access by humans, livestock and wildlife. A physical barrier will be constructed at a safe distance from
the perimeter of the void to prevent human access. The highwall areas will be secured by the
construction of a trench and a safety berm where practicable, as well as a security fence along the
entire length of the remaining highwall. The trench and berm will be constructed in such a way to
restrict vehicle access.
Signs will also be installed at intervals along the entire length of the fence, denoting the risk to public
safety and prohibiting public access.
Final Void Monitoring
Monitoring of the final voids will be undertaken prior to and during the mine closure phase and will
include monitoring of effectiveness of erosion and surface water control measures, surface water run-
off volumes and geotechnical stability. The monitoring program will be undertaken until such time
that the completion criteria for the final voids have been met (i.e. the final voids pose minimal
environmental risk and public safety).
5.11 SUBSIDENCE REMEDIATION
A detailed description of predicted subsidence impacts and proposed subsidence management,

mitigation and monitoring is provided in the Moolarben Coal Project Stage 2 Preferred Project Report
Subsidence Impact Assessment (Mine Subsidence Engineering Consultants [MSEC], 2011), the
Moolarben Coal Project Stage 1 Optimisation Modification Environmental Assessment (EMM, 2013b),
the Moolarben Coal Complex UG1 Optimisation Modification Subsidence Assessment (MSEC, 2015) and
the Moolarben Coal Complex UG1 Longwalls 101 to 105 Extraction Plan (Longwalls 101-105 Extraction
Plan) (MCO, 2020).
In accordance with Condition 77, Schedule 3 of Project Approval (05_0117) and Condition 5, Schedule 4
of Project Approval (08_0135), additional Extraction Plans (including a subsidence monitoring
program) will be developed for the Moolarben Coal Complex prior to secondary extraction in UG2 and
UG4.
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Subsidence Management and Remediation
The overriding objective for subsidence management is to minimise the potential for, or extent of, the
predicted subsidence impacts.
A number of potential management measures will be implemented to mitigate/remediate subsidence

impacts on land resulting from underground mining operations.
Minor cracks that develop are not expected to require remediation as geomorphologic process will
result in natural filling of these cracks over time.
Remediation of typical surface cracks (generally in the order of 150 mm, but up to approximately
500 mm in areas of lower depth of cover) will be undertaken where practicable and accessible using
conventional earthmoving equipment (e.g. a backhoe) and will include:
• infilling of surface cracks with soil or other suitable materials; or

• locally re-grading and re-compacting the surface.
Notwithstanding, remediation will be undertaken in the event a crack is identified to present a

significant risk to safety of people or livestock and/or presents a long-term degradation or erosion risk.
Areas of surface cracking will be stabilised using erosion protection measures (e.g. vegetation seeding
and planting and/or brush matting). Drainage works and rehabilitation of subsidence troughs (i.e.
areas of induced ponding) will be conducted as necessary, and may include stabilisation of banks
subject to soil slumping.
If surface crack remediation works are required in remnant vegetation areas, compact mobile
equipment will be used, where practicable, to minimise damage to surrounding vegetation. If the
remediation work requires clearing of remnant vegetation to an extent that would exceed the benefit
of the remediation, the requirement for remediation will be reviewed. Vegetation that requires
clearance will be subject to the GDP and VCP (as per the approved BioMP).
Further detail regarding subsidence remediation above UG1 Longwalls 101 to 105 is provided in the
Longwalls 101-105 Extraction Plan (MCO, 2020).
5.12 WEED AND VERTEBRATE PEST CONTROL
Weed Control
Under the Biosecurity Act 2015, MCO has a general biosecurity duty to prevent, eliminate or minimise
spread of priority weeds. Priority weed species recorded at the Moolarben Coal Complex are provided
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There are also a number of weed species (particularly introduced perennial grasses) which are a
significant concern in regard to the long‐term viability of the Box Gum Woodland EEC and have been
listed as a Key Threatening Process (NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water
[DECCW], 2010). Monitoring of these species is incorporated into the annual rehabilitation monitoring
program in Section 7.0.
Failure of rehabilitation due to inadequate control of weeds and pest animals is considered a high risk
if not controlled. Inspections of proposed disturbance areas and adjacent land are completed prior to
disturbance taking place.
Minimising the risk of weed infestation at rehabilitation areas requires a ‘whole of operation’ approach
to weed management. The weed control program consists of:
• Inspections of operational areas to identify areas requiring the implementation of weed

management measures;
• consultation with relevant government stakeholders regarding regional weed management

strategies;
• implementation of appropriate weed management measures which may include mechanical

removal, application of approved herbicides and/or biological control in accordance with the
relevant Department of Primary Industries (DPI) control category and the relevant regional
weed management plan;
• control of priority weeds identified on MCO-owned land;
• identification of weed infestations adjacent to or within the proposed disturbance area during
preclearance surveys; and
• follow‐up inspections to assess the effectiveness of the weed management measures

implemented and the requirement for any additional management measures.
Introduced plants are of concern as they have the potential to out‐compete native species, to alter
habitat and affect land use (agricultural or recreational).
Weed control activities will focus on priority weeds under the Biosecurity Act 2015. Specific
management controls implemented across the Moolarben Coal Complex consider the recommended
controls for individual weed species as outlined within the DPI, NSW WeedWise database
(https://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/) and will be guided by the Central Tablelands Regional Strategic Weed
Management Plan 2017-2022 (LLS 2017). All weed control works will be completed in accordance with
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Vertebrate Pest Control
Vertebrate pest species will be managed in consultation with the LLS, and in accordance with the
Biosecurity Act 2015, Pesticides Act 1999 and the Central Tablelands Regional Strategic Pest Animal
Management Plan 2018-2023. Pest animal species recorded within the Moolarben Coal Complex are
provided in Section 3.5.3.
Vertebrate pest control is undertaken as necessary and can include trapping, baiting and/or shooting.
Fauna monitoring undertaken to date indicates there are no significant feral animal problems causing
damage to existing rehabilitation areas at the Moolarben Coal Complex. Where monitoring identifies
that pest animals present a risk to rehabilitation, vertebrate pest animal control will be undertaken in
consultation with the LLS in accordance with the requirements of the Biosecurity Act 2015.
Any pest animal control program will consider:

• using a range of appropriate pest control measures to minimise collateral damage to native
animals (e.g. the destruction of rabbit burrows, feral cat and goat trapping and baiting of foxes
and wild dogs and wild pigs);
• follow-up inspections to assess the effectiveness of control measures implemented and the
requirement for any additional control measures; and
Pesticides used on site will be documented and reported in accordance with the requirements of the
Pesticide Act 1999.
5.13 BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT
Bushfire risks for MCO-owned land will be managed in accordance with the Moolarben Coal Complex’s
internal Bushfire Management Plan. The Bushfire Management Plan establishes a strategic bush fire
management framework for the Complex.
The objectives of the Bushfire Management Plan are:
• reduce unplanned fire ignition potential;

• prevent the spread of fire within and beyond the Moolarben Coal Complex area;
• protect flora, fauna and vegetation communities from inappropriate fire regimes and
unplanned fire events; and
• utilise fire as a management tool to maintain and enhance native ecosystems, where
applicable.
• inappropriate bushfire management resulting in widespread failure of rehabilitation is
considered a high risk if not mitigated with controls (refer to Section 8.1). Bushfire mitigation
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o selection of fire-tolerant species in native vegetation areas (where appropriate);

o maintaining fire breaks by maintaining cleared easements and fence-lines;
o maintaining fire-fighting access tracks and water sources (sediment dams) in rehabilitation
areas;
o maintaining a diversity of fire regimes by utilising mosaic back-burning programs (where
appropriate) to reduce fuel loads, and varying inter-fire periods to minimise the
disadvantage to individual species for re-generation;
o monitoring species diversity following unplanned fires and maintaining sufficient viable
seed for key species to re-seed areas after bushfire events; and
o completing an annual assessment of fuel loads and fire breaks to minimise the frequency
of unplanned fires.
Identification of ignition sources

Bushfire ignition sources include natural occurrences such as lightning strikes, while other occurrences
include sparks from powerlines and human ignition sources. Possible on‐site ignition sources also
include sparks and fire from machinery, fuel storage areas, and hot work practices (welding etc.).
Fire bans, as determined by the Rural Fire Service, will be adhered to by all personnel and will be
enforced by MCO. Potential ignitions sources such as those resulting from hot work practices including
welding and cutting will be restricted where possible to workshop areas or within active parts of the
mine where vegetation is non‐existent. If this is not possible due to the remoteness of the location,
works will be undertaken in accordance with the hot work permit system procedure and all due care
and caution will be employed to minimise the potential for fire ignition.
Control Measures
MCO maintain water carts with fire fighting equipment capable of extinguishing fire outbreaks. This
fire fighting equipment, together with graders and bulldozers used for mining, provides effective
bushfire fighting capability. In addition, responsiveness is enhanced by emergency preparedness
training for mine‐site personnel.
Firebreaks will be established around the Moolarben Coal Complex to prevent the spread of bushfires
onto or from adjacent properties and will be established in accordance with the VCP and GDP
procedures. These firebreaks will be inspected annually for adequacy.
Preventative Measures
A number of mechanical methods may be used to achieve a reduction in fuel levels. Such methods
include mowing, slashing, ploughing and manual removal. In addition, crash grazing on agricultural
land by livestock can reduce fuel loads. The requirement for fuel reduction measures will be assessed
annually. A network of roads surrounding and traversing the operations will be maintained to allow
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Ready access will be maintained for vehicles to engage in water abstractions at dams on site or at
defined water fill points. Outlets will be compatible with fire fighting equipment.
MCO has committed to working with the neighbouring mines and the Rural Fire Service to periodically
review and improve bushfire management plans for the local region.
Monitoring
A bushfire management inspection will be undertaken annually of vegetated areas. Inspections shall
be undertaken prior to the bushfire season and appropriate actions taken, as necessary, to provide for
fuel levels to be maintained at a minimum.
MCO will liaise with the local Rural Fire Service as required, so that both parties are aware of fires in
and adjoining the area of Moolarben Coal Complex. All fires identified on or near the Moolarben Coal
Complex will be immediately reported to the Environmental and Community Manager and General
Manager.
Fire weather conditions will be monitored regularly by MCO.
Any incident of unplanned bushfire will be reported directly to the Supervisor (and/or Safety Manager
and Environmental and Community Manager) who will initiate an emergency response where
appropriate. If required, the local Rural Fire Service will be notified.
5.14 ACCESS CONTROL
Damage by vehicles can result in the compaction of soil (which can reduce the infiltration of water into
the soil and restrict root growth, and consequently reduce natural regeneration), and result in the
spread of weeds and disturbance to vegetation.
To reduce the degree of disturbance to the rehabilitation areas, measures will be put in place to limit
access to these areas to authorised personnel only. Measures may include restricting vehicles to
existing access tracks only and signage denoting rehabilitation area. The Moolarben Coal Complex
boundary will be fenced to restrict access to the site and signage installed at intervals along the fence
denoting authorised access only.
5.15 MANAGEMENT OF GRAZING AND AGRICULTURE
Livestock will be excluded from active operational mining areas (Figure 2) and excluded from
rehabilitation areas. For rehabilitation areas with an agricultural post-mining land use (i.e. Secondary
Domain D), grazing (with the exception of grazing trials) will only commence on these areas once the
completion criteria for Secondary Domain D have been met (Section 6).

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6.0 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND COMPLETION CRITERIA
Table 12 to 16 list rehabilitation objectives, performance indicators, and completion criteria for each
rehabilitation phase for the Moolarben Coal Complex rehabilitation domains (including both primary
and secondary domains). Development of the rehabilitation performance indicators and completion
criteria will be an iterative process, whereby monitoring results will be used to continuously refine the
completion criteria in future revisions of this RMP, in accordance with clause (i) Explanatory Note 2 –
Rehabilitation and Mine Closure in the MOP Guidelines. Rehabilitation performance will be considered
to be satisfactory when monitoring data indicates the completion criteria have been met.
As per Conditions 35B and 35C, Schedule 3 of the Stage 1 Project Approval 05_0117 (as modified) MCO
is also required to develop rehabilitation performance and completion criteria for vegetation
communities to be established in the rehabilitated OC2 and/or OC3 landforms to generate the residual
Framework for Biodiversity Assessment (FBA) ecosystem credits for HU730 (Plant Community Type
(PCT) 618) and HU910 (PCT1696) and species credits for the Koala 1. These rehabilitation performance
and completion criteria were approved by the DPIE on 7 July 2020. This completion criteria has been
included in Table 15 below.
Table 12: Decommissioning Phase Performance Indicators and Completion Criteria
Domain Domain Objective Performance Completion Criteria

Indicator
Domain 1 – Active NA NA NA
Mining Areas
(no active mining
areas will remain at
the
decommissioning
phase)
Domain 2 – Mine water dams and Hazardous Sediments accumulated in mine water and
Operational Water sediment dams are materials. sediment dams is removed from the dam
Management Areas decontaminated prior to floor and emplaced in the final void.
removal or re-use as clean Mine water dams are emptied and discharge
water dams in the final
water disposed of in final void.
landform.
Dirty water All water management structures that are
structures not required as part of the post-closure land
decommissioned. use have been decommissioned (drained and
decontaminated).
Clean water diversion Restore clean Clean water diversion structures are
structures are removed water flows. removed where no longer required.
where no longer required.
1
residual credits may be retired by other mechanisms under the BC Act in place of rehabilitation.
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Indicator
Domain 3 – Coal All surface infrastructure is Demolition of All surface infrastructure has been
Processing and decommissioned and infrastructure. demolished and removed from the site
Handling Facilities removed (except where to including buildings and fixed plant,
be retained with approval of conveyors, open drains, ROM and product
relevant regulatory stockpiles, bitumen car parks, and waste
authorities). oil/lubricant storage areas, rail loader and
rail loop.
All demolition work has been carried out in
accordance with AS2601-2001: The
Demolition of Structures or its latest version.
Disconnect All site services have been removed
Services. (electricity, telecommunications etc.).
All hazardous and Carbonaceous All carbonaceous material has been removed
contaminated materials material. from the footprint of the CHPP including
area appropriately removed ROM and product stockpile areas and
or remediated. emplaced in spoil.
Hazardous All hazardous materials (e.g. petroleum,
materials. chemicals and explosive products) have been
remediated or removed from site.
Contamination A contamination assessment has been
assessment. undertaken and any contaminated areas
have been remediated.
Domain 4 – General Progressively Decommission All surface infrastructure has been
Infrastructure decommissioning surface and remove demolished and removed from the site
infrastructure infrastructure. including buildings and fixed plant, bitumen
carparks, sewerage treatment plant, water
truck fast fill, bulk explosive magazines.
All demolition work has been carried out in
accordance with AS2601-2001: The
Demolition of Structures or its latest version.
Internal haul roads, access tracks and
hardstands have been removed when no
longer required.
OC1, OC2, OC3 and OC4 environmental
bunds have been re-graded in accordance
with final landform design.
Contamination A contamination assessment has been
assessment. undertaken and any contaminated areas
have been remediated in accordance with
recommendations of the contamination site
assessment.
Domain 5 – All mining plant and Removal of plant All plant and equipment have been
Overburden equipment associated with and equipment dismantled, decommissioned and removed
Emplacement Area the construction of the from the overburden emplacement areas.
overburden emplacement
will be dismantled,
decommissioned and
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Table 13: Landform Establishment Phase Performance Indicators and Completion Criteria

Indicator
All Primary Domains Final landform will be Landform Constructed landforms are assessed to be
suitable for the intended compatibility. consistent with the surrounding topography.
land use and consistent with
the surrounding landscape.
Final landforms are safe, Slopes. Landform regraded to a stable grade, with
stable, non-polluting and slopes generally 10° to 18° and no more than
drain to the local 20° without DRG consent.
environment.
Landform Reconstructed landforms are stable with no
stability. evidence of slumping.
Non-polluting Dirty water run-off is captured, treated and
landform. discharged in accordance with the EPL and
Water Management Plan.
Free draining Landforms are free draining (excluding
landform. retained water storage dams & final voids).
Domain 5 – Bury overburden materials Overburden Overburden materials hostile to tree root
Overburden hostile to tree root growth characterisation growth are buried deep within
Emplacement Area deep within emplacements emplacements.
to minimise potential for
revegetation failure.
Final landform will be Landform In-pit overburden emplacements are back-
suitable for the intended compatibility. filled to the disturbance line against adjacent
land use and consistent with ridge lines.
the surrounding landscape Retained isolated faces constructed to the
(however some isolated satisfaction of the DRG.
faces may be retained as
agreed with DRG to enable
the final landform profile to
comply with required
gradients).
Final landforms are safe, Reject Rejects are capped with at least 5 m of inert
stable, non-polluting and emplacement. material.
drain to the local Stability. Gullies and rills occurring in Landscape
environment.
Function Analysis 50 m transects are
assessed to be limited and stabilising.
Erosion. Active erosion (soil loss due to gullying and
rilling) is assessed to be minimal.
Secondary Domains Habitat features are Habitat features. Habitat features are incorporated into
A, B and C – salvaged and re-used in rehabilitation areas (including within
Woodland, Forest rehabilitation areas to watercourses and retained dams) where
and Grassy provide fauna habitat appropriate.
Woodland resources.
Rehabilitation Areas
Secondary Domain E Final landforms are safe, Final landform Final landform water management structures
– Post Mining Water stable, non-polluting and drainage design. and storages have been designed and
Management Areas drain to the local constructed in accordance with ‘Blue Book’
environment. (i.e. Landcom [2004] Managing Urban
Stormwater: Soils and Construction Volume 1
and DECC [2008] Managing Urban
Stormwater: Soils and Construction
Volume 2) requirements and the approved
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Indicator
Drop structures are designed to convey 1:50
Annual Recurrence Interval (ARI).
Channel banks and drains are designed to
convey 1:20 ARI with max slope 1% (unless
lined).
Re-aligned sections of Murragamba and
Eastern Creeks constructed in accordance
with approved design.
Secondary Domain F Slopes. Low walls have been battered back to
– Final Void generally between 10° and 18°, unless
otherwise agreed with DRG.
Non-polluting No carbonaceous materials are exposed in
landform. the final void floor.
The final void highwalls and low walls are
constructed in accordance with an approved
Stability. Final Void Geotechnical Design.
The final void highwalls and low walls have
been assessed by a qualified geotechnical
Final voids are safe, profiled engineer to validate long-term stability.
for long-term stability and
non-polluting. Void perimeter bunding and safety fencing is
constructed.
Public safety. Suitable signs, clearly stating the risk to

public safety and prohibiting public access
are erected at intervals along the entire
length of the fence.
Clean water diversion structures are
Surface and constructed in accordance with the approved
Ground Water final void design.
Management. Size and depth of final voids is in accordance
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Table 14: Growth Medium Development Phase Performance Indicators and Completion Criteria

Indicator
All Domains Effective use of topsoil and Topsoil/subsoil Topsoils and subsoils are re-spread on
subsoil to assist in improved depth. rehabilitation areas at appropriate depth for
rehabilitation. final land use.
Suitability of topsoil, topsoil Topsoil/subsoil Physical properties (texture, structure and
substitutes and subsoil for characterisation. Emerson Aggregate assessment) of topsoils,
post-mining land use. topsoil substitutes and subsoils have been
assessed for suitability for post-mining land
use.
Chemical properties (pH, salinity, nitrogen
and phosphorus) of topsoils, topsoil
substitutes and subsoils have been assessed
for suitability for post-mining land use.
Biological properties and organic content of
topsoils, topsoil substitutes and subsoils have
been assessed for suitability for post-mining
land use.
Topsoils and subsoils are Topsoil/subsoil Topsoil and subsoils are stripped and re-
salvaged and managed to salvaging. spread or stockpiled for later use in
retain physical, chemical accordance with soil stripping and stockpiling
and biological properties. procedures.
Topsoil and subsoils (and topsoil substitutes)
are selectively stripped and managed
according to post-mining land uses.
Growth media is suitable for Soil Appropriate soil ameliorants (e.g. gypsum,
establishing desired amelioration. fertilisers, mulch) have been applied in
vegetation association. accordance with specifications and
recommendations of soil characterisation
reports.
Soil Topsoil is re-spread to a minimum of 10 cm
management. (or at the pre-mining depth).
Topsoiled areas are lightly ripped along the
contour (min 200 mm) to key topsoil into
subsoils and/or spoils.
Erosion is minimised. Erosion and Temporary erosion and sediment control
sediment structures are installed prior to topsoil re-
control spreading.
structures. Topsoiled rehabilitation areas are sown with
a non-persistent cover crop at recommended
sowing rate / ha.
Permanent erosion control features (e.g. rock
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Table 15: Ecosystem and Land Use Establishment Phase Performance Indicators and
Completion Criteria

Indicator
All Domains Weeds and pests are Weed species No evidence of significant priority weed
controlled on MCO-owned presence and infestations.
lands. density.
Pest animal Pest animal populations are not causing
density. significant damage to rehabilitation areas.
Minimise and manage risk of Bushfire risk Mitigation actions (fuel loads, fire-breaks,
bushfire in rehabilitation management. firefighting access, etc.) are implemented in
areas. accordance with the internal Bushfire
Management Plan and in consultation with the
NSW Rural Fire Service.
econdary Domains Establish native vegetation Species There are one to three overstorey species that
A, B and C– comparable to Box Gum composition. are present in analogue sites by Years 5 to 7.
Woodland, Forest Shrubby Woodland
Stands of Allocasuarina spp are present in Box
and Grassy communities, including Gum Shrubby Woodland rehabilitation areas
Woodland stands of Allocasuarina spp.
within OC1 by Years 5 to 7.
Rehabilitation Areas within OC1
A minimum of four native ground cover
species that are present in analogue sites are
present by Years 5 to 7.
Vegetation Indicator species plant densities are trending
structure. towards plant densities of analogue sites at
Years 5 to 7.
Establish native vegetation There are two to three overstorey species that
comparable to Sedimentary are present in analogue sites by Years 5 to 7.
Ironbark Forest
Stands of Allocasuarina spp are present in
communities, including Species Sedimentary Ironbark Forest rehabilitation
stands of Allocasuarina spp.
Composition. areas within OC1 by Years 5 to 7.
within OC1.
Years 5 to 7.
Establish native vegetation Species There are one to three overstorey species that
comparable to Box Gum composition. are present in analogue sites by Years 5 to 7.
Grassy Woodland
communities.
Years 5 to 7.
Establish vegetation Species Native Plant Species Richness is ≥ 10.25at year
communities in the Composition 10 post land form establishment.
rehabilitated OC2 and/or
Vegetation Native Over Storey Cover between 1.88 and
OC3 landforms to generate Structure 40% at year 10 post landform establishment*
the residual ecosystem
ecosystem credits for HU730 Native Mid-Storey Cover between 1 and 20%
618) and HU910 (PCT1696) at year 10 post landform establishment.
and species credits for the Native Ground Cover, Grass between 1.5 and
Koala. 50% at year 10 post landform establishment.
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Indicator
Native Ground Cover, Shrubs between 0.25
and 10% at year 10 post landform
establishment.
Native Ground Cover, Other between 1 40% at
year 10 post landform establishment.
Total Length Fallen Logs (m) is 1 at year 10
post landform establishment.
Exotic Plant Cover (% of total cover) is <50% at
year 10 post landform establishment.
Overall Site Value Score (OEH, 2015) (average
of plots in vegetation zone) is ≥6.9 at 10 years
post landform establishment.
Secondary Domain Seed sowing Approved pasture species mix is sown at the
D – Agricultural Restore sustainable rate. specified rate per hectare.
Areas agricultural land use. Species Species present are representative of the
presence. analogue site.
* The rehabilitation of PCT618 would include flora species characteristic of White Box-Yellow Box-Blakely's Red Gum Grassy
Woodland and Derived Native Grassland, and of foraging habitat for the Large-eared Pied Bat (Chalinolobus dwyeri), Swift
Parrot (Lathamus discolor), Painted Honeyeater (Grantiella picta), Corben's Long-eared Bat (Nyctophilus corbeni) and
Spotted-tail Quoll (Dasyurus maculatus maculatus) (SE mainland population). The rehabilitation of PCT1696 would include
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Table 16: Ecosystem and Land Use Sustainability Phase Performance Indicators and
Completion Criteria
Domain Domain Objective Performance Indicator Completion Criteria
All Domains Soil profile development is self- Topsoil chemistry. Soil nitrogen and phosphorous
sustaining. levels are within 20% of the
analogue sites by Year 10.
Electrical Conductivity (EC) and
pH of replaced topsoil is within
20% of mean values of
analogue sites at Year 10.
Run-off water quality is EC of run-off water. Run-off EC is less than
considered clean water run-off. 1,200 micro Siemens per
centimetre (µS/cm) after 5 to
7 years.
Secondary Ecosystem is self-sustaining. Species composition. Species diversity for each
Domains A, B stratum (canopy, mid storey
and C– and ground cover) is
Woodland, comparable to analogue sites
Forest and at Year 15.
Grassy Vegetation structure. Canopy, mid storey and ground
Woodland cover plant densities are
Rehabilitation comparable to analogue sites.
Areas
Woody plant density is
comparable to analogue sites
by Year 15.
Bare ground 90% of soil covered by ground
cover vegetation and/or leaf
litter.
Natural regeneration. There is evidence of
regeneration potential (i.e.
plants are flowering and setting
viable seed) of at least 4
species representative of the
target vegetation association
by Year 15 (these species may
be different for each vegetation
association).
Fauna species. Records indicate usage of
rehabilitation areas by key
fauna indicator species
including woodland birds,
microbats and reptiles by Year
15.
Establish vegetation Species Composition Native Plant Species Richness
communities in the is ≥ 20.5 at year 10 post mining.
rehabilitated OC2 and/or OC3 Species Composition for Koala ≥ 15% of the total number of
landforms to generate the Credits trees are the regionally
residual ecosystem ecosystem relevant species** within koala
credits for HU730 618) and FBA species credit areas
HU910 (PCT1696) and species
Vegetation Structure Native Over Storey Cover
credits for the Koala.
between 3.75 and 80% at year
10 post mining operations *
Native Mid-Storey Cover
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Domain Domain Objective Performance Indicator Completion Criteria

Native Ground Cover, Grass
between 3 and 100% at year 10
post mining operations.
Native Ground Cover, Shrubs
10 post mining operations.
Native Ground Cover, Other
between 2 and 80% at year 10
post mining operations.
Total Length Fallen Logs (m) is
1.25 at year 10 post mining
operations.
Exotic Plant Cover is <45% at
year 10 post mining operations.
Overall Site Value Score (OEH,
2015) (average of plots in
vegetation zone) is ≥ 13.8 at 10
years post mining operations.
Secondary Rehabilitation of portions of Species composition. Pasture species composition is
Domain D – OC3 for agricultural outcomes. comparable to the relevant
Agricultural analogue site.
Areas Natural regeneration. Evidence of natural
regeneration of at least four
pasture species by Years 5 to 7.
Return land disturbed by Rural Land Capability. Agricultural Rehabilitation
mining to pre-mining Rural Areas are assessed to have a
Land Capability. Rural Land Capability Class VI or
better.
Secondary Final landforms are safe, stable, Final landform drainage design. Final landform water
Domain E – non-polluting and drain to the management structures and
Post Mining local environment. storages are operating as
Water designed (Table 13).
Management Drop structures are operating
Areas as designed (Table 13).
Channel banks and drains are
operating as designed (Table
13).
Landform stability. Drainage structures are
assessed to be stable with no
significant gully heads, tunnel
erosion or bank failure.
Secondary Final voids are safe, profiled for Public safety, Stability, The final voids are constructed
Domain F – long-term stability and non- Non-polluting landform. in accordance with design
Final Void polluting. (Table 13) and are safe, stable
and non-polluting.
* The rehabilitation of PCT618 would include flora species characteristic of White Box-Yellow Box-Blakely's Red Gum Grassy
Woodland and Derived Native Grassland, and of foraging habitat for the Large-eared Pied Bat (Chalinolobus dwyeri), Swift
Parrot (Lathamus discolor), Painted Honeyeater (Grantiella picta), Corben's Long-eared Bat (Nyctophilus corbeni) and
Spotted-tail Quoll (Dasyurus maculatus maculatus) (SE mainland population). The rehabilitation of PCT1696 would include
species characteristic of foraging habitat for the Large-eared Pied Bat.
** Regionally relevant koala food tree species include Angophora floribunda, Eucalyptus albens, E. blakelyi, E. crebra, E.
melliodora, E. moluccana and E. tereticornis.

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7.0 REHABILITATION MONITORING PROGRAM
Annual rehabilitation monitoring will be undertaken to:
• measure the progress and success of the rehabilitation program against performance
indicators and completion criteria;
• inform the continuous improvement process and refine rehabilitation methodologies and
completion criteria; and
• identify when rehabilitation is not trending toward completion criteria in an appropriate
timeframe, triggering adaptive management.
A description of the rehabilitation monitoring program methodologies is provided in the sections

below. Rehabilitation monitoring program results will be reported and assessed within an annual
rehabilitation monitoring report. A summary of the monitoring results, including any trend analysis
and any proposed modifications to the monitoring program will be reported in the Annual Review.
7.1 MONITORING SITE SELECTION
Permanent transects at a number of representative monitoring sites have been established in

rehabilitation areas and corresponding analogue sites. To date, rehabilitation transects have been
established across OC1 rehabilitation areas (Figure 7). Rehabilitation transects will continue to be
established on rehabilitation areas within 24 months of the rehabilitation areas being seeded. Each
transect is established using the following technique:
• The site is randomly selected within the desired vegetation type.
• A 50 m transect is laid down‐slope (according to the requirements of the Ecosystem Function

Analysis methodology [Section 7.2]).
• A metal star picket is securely fixed at the start and finish of each transect.
• Each transect/star picket is numbered (with aluminium tag or plate).
• Each star picket is marked with a length of high visibility flagging tape (or similar) to maximise
the visibility of the transect. The location of each end of the transect is recorded with GPS and
photographed.
Analogue Sites
Corresponding analogue sites representative of Box Gum Shrubby Woodland, and Sedimentary
Ironbark Forest areas have been established in the Durridgere State Conservation Area and Goulburn
River National Park at sites A1A and A1B, A5A and A5B and A2A and A2B, respectively (Figure 8).

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Analogue sites have also been established in woodland areas relevant to potential subsidence areas
associated with UG4 (i.e. sites A6A and A6B) (Figure 8).
Analogue sites representative of Box Gum Grassy Woodland and riparian rehabilitation areas will be
established by MCO in consultation with a suitably qualified person.
7.2 ECOSYSTEM FUNCTION ANALYSIS
The Ecosystem Function Analysis (EFA) methodology (Tongway and Ludwig, 2004; 2011) will be used
to assess rehabilitation success and comprises the following components:
• Landscape Function Analysis (LFA);

• Landscape Organisation Index (LOI);
• Soil Surface Assessment (producing Stability, Infiltration and Nutrient Indices); and
• Vegetation Dynamics, including assessment of:
o canopy cover for overstorey components;
o ground cover components (plant basal cover, bare ground and leaf litter);
o woody species density;
o woody species richness;
o woody species function/health;
o habitat complexity; and
o disturbance factors.
Each of these components are assessed to individually characterise key elements of an ecosystem, as
well as establish the relationships between these elements to provide a more comprehensive picture
of the relative health of an ecosystem. EFA will be used to assess the status of rehabilitation areas and
to demonstrate that the site is on a trajectory toward self‐sustainability.
Ground flora monitoring will also be undertaken in permanent quadrats established along the EFA
transects. At least three transects will be established in a rehabilitation area (where possible) to
provide statistical rigour. All visible ground cover plants within the quadrat are recorded to determine
the species abundance and diversity. Dominant species present are compared to those of analogue
sites to determine if rehabilitation is progressing toward the targeted vegetation community.
Woody species density, richness and habitat complexity will be quantified using the plot-less technique
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Landscape Function Analysis
LFA is the primary component of the EFA monitoring methodology. It assesses ecosystem functionality
at the soil landscape level in terms of the landscape’s ability to retain water and nutrients within the
system. In terms of LFA, a soil landscape on the trajectory toward self‐sustainability (in context of
vegetation cover and soil stability) would have:
• A high LOI. That is, a low number of bare soil patches (interpatches) between obstruction
components (patches) in the soil landscape, which would affect wind and water movement
and the introduction and transportation of resources into and out of the system.
• High Soil Surface Assessment indices, indicating that the site had favourable nutrient,
infiltration and stability characteristics.
Vegetation Dynamics
Vegetation dynamics assesses the functional role of vegetation in each stratum in the rehabilitation
area. Measurements of plants on the EFA transects are used to calculate density of plants in each
stratum and total canopy area. Measurements are used to derive the total canopy volume and wind
amelioration index (i.e. the wind shielding capacity of the canopy).
Habitat Complexity
In addition to the vegetation dynamics parameters, presence of desirable habitat features including
leaf litter, rocks and logs and water availability are measured to derive a habitat complexity index
score. The habitat complexity index is a measure of the development of suitable habitat and resources
for arboreal fauna.
Vegetation Monitoring
Vegetation monitoring is the other component of the EFA monitoring tool. This component is not
undertaken in agricultural/pasture areas as woody vegetation is not represented in these areas.
An assessment of woody species density, species richness and canopy cover all contribute to the
findings of the LFA in terms of available nutrients, soil stability and water infiltration. In terms of
vegetation dynamics, a landscape that is on a trajectory to self‐sustainability in context of vegetative
cover would have:
• high percentage ground cover vegetation and/or leaf litter components with a corresponding
low percentage of bare soil areas;
• high percentage canopy cover;
• high density of woody species; and
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Ephemeral Drainage Line Assessment and Monitoring
Prior to completion of construction of the realigned Murragamba and Eastern Creeks, MCO will
develop, in consultation with suitable qualified specialists, a methodology for monitoring and
assessment of the re-constructed creeks. An additional EFA tool for assessment of stability and
function of ephemeral watercourses is described in Tongway and Ludwig (2011). MCO will consider
use of this tool (and any other suitable methodologies) to assess performance of the realigned creeks.
7.3 VISUAL MONITORING AND PHOTOPOINTS
Visual Monitoring
Visual monitoring will include a field based rapid assessment to visually assess and rate landscape
contributors to rehabilitation. Components assessed include:
• vegetation components (overstorey, understorey and groundcover);

• surface stability and erosion issues;
• habitat complexity; and
• disturbance factors.
Each of these subcomponents is scored to generate an overall score for each site. This allows
comparison between different sites and over time. It also allows the identification of areas requiring
remediation as indicated by low scores.
Photo points
Photographic records of rehabilitation transects will be undertaken in addition to EFA to visually assess
rehabilitation progress.
A permanent photo point will be established at each star picket that designates the start of each EFA
transect. The photo will be taken at the star picket, facing down the transect. An additional photo of
the transect number tag/plate will be taken just prior to taking the transect photo to assist with
documentation of each image with the relevant transect.
The photos will be reviewed to assist with documenting rehabilitation progress, including (but not
limited to):
• surface stability and erosion issues;

• presence of weed species;
• vegetation function/health (e.g. die-back or flowering); and
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7.4 MONITORING PROGRAM TIMING
The flora component of the monitoring program will be undertaken as follows:
• The LFA monitoring will be undertaken annually, generally in the lead up to spring (August –
September) for areas of active regeneration.
• Given vegetation dynamics (i.e. densities, height and cover) is not expected to change
drastically on an annual basis, particularly for woody strata, sampling will be undertaken every
four years in areas of established vegetation (starting no sooner than Year 5 [2020]).
• The LFA will be implemented reactively immediately after an event such as intense rainfall or
a bushfire, to sample any changes in landscape scores.
• The ground cover floristic quadrat monitoring will be undertaken annually, one year during
spring and the next year during autumn. This will note seasonal species and growth rates and
impacts from adverse weather conditions. Burrows (1999) noted in the south-west slopes that
while most floristic diversity was accounted for in spring surveys, there were several species
that were only recorded during autumn.
Furthermore, the DECCW guidelines for assessing Box Gum Woodlands recommends autumn survey,
as one of the key criteria for assessing the presence of the community is the dominance of native
perennials in the ground layer. These are most evident in autumn when they are not shrouded with
annual exotics which predominantly grow in winter and spring.
7.5 OC2 / OC3 REHABILITATION MONITORING (ECOSYSTEM AND SPECIES CREDITS)
For the rehabilitated areas in the OC2 and / or OC3 landforms which will generate specific residual
ecosystem and species credits, monitoring sites will be selected in accordance with Section 7.1. MCO
will track performance every three years’ post landform establishment by conducting the following
monitoring:
Years 1 to 10 LFA (see Section 7.2) and drone/aerial surveillance for any material areas of
vegetation establishment failure.
Years 3 to 5 Single FBA plot* in each PCT (randomly selected).
Years 6 to 9 FBA plots required in accordance with the vegetation zone size (i.e. 4 plots in
PCT 618 and 5 plots in PCT1696).
* Refer to Section 5.3.2 of the FBA (OEH, 2014).
This approach will provide for the early detection of any material areas of rehabilitation failure, track
progress against the performance and completion criteria and allow for the implementation of
corrective measures where this may be required.
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In addition to the above, the following sampling method will be used to identify highly suitable koala
habitat as per the Koala Habitat Protection Guideline: Implementation the State Environmental
Planning Policy (Koala Habitat Protection) 2019 (DPIE, 2020):
Quadrats can be selected within each PCT either randomly or along a selected transect. Quadrats
need to be of sufficient size to enable a minimum of at least 20 trees to be counted (at least 20 x 20
metres) and of sufficient number to allow a robust statistical determination of the percentage of tree
species present in the lower, mid and upper stratum. The number and size of quadrats chosen will
depend on the size of the site and the vegetation present
Results of the sampling within each PCT must be shown separately and not summed for the overall
site.
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Notes about the vegetation survey:
• A “tree” is taken to be a plant with a diameter at breast height over bark (DBHOB) of 10 cm or
greater.
• Appendix A of this Guideline provides a list of the tree species as per Schedule 2 of the SEPP.
• Only the trees listed for the relevant region must be surveyed for.
• The calculation of the percentage of tree species must be completed within each vegetation
community present on the site area and not averaged or totalled across the site. A result of 15%
or greater in any individual vegetation community meets the definition of highly suitable koala
habitat.
It is anticipated that the performance and completion criteria for the generation of credits would be
subject to change over the life of the operation based on increased knowledge and feedback from
monitoring.
7.6 FAUNA MONITORING
Since existing rehabilitation at OC1 is very immature, fauna monitoring completed to date has been
limited beyond monitoring fauna groups likely to utilise the juvenile vegetation. When habitat
complexity develops (which would be expected by Years 5 to 7 [i.e. 2020 to 2022]), fauna monitoring
will be expanded in rehabilitation areas to include hair funnels, camera trapping, nest box inspections
and night time spotlighting.
Fauna monitoring techniques will be:
• consistent with industry standards;

• scientifically robust (methodology will be repeatable);
• compliant with legislation regarding animal ethics and welfare;
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• cost effective for collecting data appropriate for monitoring needs.
Fauna monitoring techniques are summarised in Table 17. The exact number and location of data
collection points (e.g. trap sites) are subject to modification based on site constraints and suitability as
appropriate.
Table 17: Fauna Monitoring Techniques
Method Details Effort
Camera traps Each camera left in-situ for a minimum of 10 days.with At each site:
a bait chamber positioned between 1 to 3 m from the • Each camera left in-situ for a
camera.
minimum of 10 days.
Spotlighting Pedestrian and vehicle based spotlight survey , two to At each site:
three nights at each site. Targets nocturnal mammals,
• 1 hour spotlighting per night.
birds, reptiles and amphibians.
Hair funnels At each site for 4 nights and possibly set in habitat At each site:
trees if present. These target small and medium sized
• 10 hair funnels.
mammals.
• 4 nights.
Nest Box inspections A series of nest boxes are to be installed across the Inspect nest box established in
Moolarben Coal Complex area. These will each require rehabilitation areas.
a one off inspection to check for use and if possible
identify what species are using them.
Bat detection Anabat recordings to identify microbats. Two at each site over two nights.
Bird survey Timed, fixed area surveys for diurnal birds, observing 20 minute observation at each site.
and listening (consistent with Birdlife Australia
standard survey methodology).
Call playback Nocturnal broadcasting of calls, two to three nights at 0.5 hours of broadcasting at each site.
each site. Targets nocturnal birds.
Herpetological searches Direct searches for reptiles, scanning surfaces, rolling 0.5 hours searching at each site.
logs and rocks and raking leaf litter.
Dam Inspection – Dams and waterways will be inspected for frogs, once Effort will be dependent on the extent
permanent water storage by day and once by night. of the habitat.
features
Collection of scats Collect scats and send to laboratory for analysis of Effort will be dependent on the
predator and prey species. frequency of scats encountered.
Habitat assessment Assessment of fauna habitat values and signs (scats, One survey will be completed at each
scratches, diggings, etc.) at each site using site based on the methodology as
standardised pro-forma. described in other sections of this RMP.
Impact/damage caused GIS data and photos of scratchings, location of scats, To be undertaken concurrently with
by feral animals warrens, browsing damage to seedlings etc. other components of the field work.
Opportunistic All opportunistic observations of fauna will be To be undertaken concurrently with
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The fauna component of the monitoring program will be undertaken as follows:
• Diurnal Birds:
o undertake monitoring annually in spring (October/November).
• Nocturnal Birds:
o undertake the monitoring annually in spring (October/November).
• Mammals:
• Bats:
• Reptiles:
o undertake monitoring annually in spring to summer (November to March).
• Amphibians:
o undertake the monitoring annually during late spring (November).
7.7 GEOCHEMICAL MONITORING
Geochemical monitoring has been undertaken at analogue sites and rehabilitation areas to measure
soil chemical characteristics (including pH, EC and cation exchange capacity) of the soil profile, and will
continue to be undertaken for any new rehabilitation areas.
Results are analysed to assess if soils:
• have the desired chemical properties required to support the intended post-mining land use;
and
• are trending toward self‐sustaining soils with similar geochemical properties to those of
undisturbed soils without the need for additional ameliorants.
Soil samples are taken to a minimum depth of 300 mm and samples taken from the 100 mm, 200 mm
and 300 mm intervals. The samples are taken at the rehabilitation monitoring transects and will be
sampled every three years commencing in the year that the transect is established.
7.8 REHABILITATION MONITORING RECORDS
Active Mining Records
MCO will maintain active records related to processes that may impact upon rehabilitation of the site.
These will provide the basis for interpretation of later rehabilitation monitoring outcomes.
Records to be maintained include the following:

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• detailed rehabilitation procedures (see Rehabilitation Methodology Records procedure

below);
• register of contaminated sites;
• records of production wastes and other waste streams and where they are located on site;
• environmental monitoring records, including surface and groundwater quality;
• a topsoil and/or soil substitute stockpile register which includes the date stockpiles were
formed, maintenance works undertaken (e.g. weed control, planting with native legumes to
maintain microbes etc.), and amelioration prior to re‐use; and
• environmental incident records.
Rehabilitation Methodology Records
MCO will also record the details of each rehabilitation campaign (including mapping) to provide
context for rehabilitation monitoring results and assist the continuous improvement process. The key
monitoring parameters to be included in the program include:
• landform design details;
• drainage design details;

• substrate geology (i.e. geology of overburden directly below topsoil);
• site preparation techniques (e.g. topsoil and source, time of sowing, soil ameliorants used);
• revegetation methodologies (e.g. rate and type of fertiliser, cover crop species, seeding rates,
native seed viability, native seed sources/location, seedling sources, revegetation contractors);
• weather conditions;
• photographic records; and
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8.0 REHABILITATION RISKS AND CONTINGENCY MEASURES
8.1 ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT
Environmental risks and controls for current operational areas, rehabilitation areas and offset areas
have been identified and assessed in accordance with MCO’s risk management processes which follow
the general principles outlined in ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management – Principles and Guidelines. The
method used for the risk assessment encompassed the following key steps:
1. Establish the context for the risk assessment process;

2. Identify risks and potential impact;
3. Analyse risks; and
4. Evaluate risks to determine the necessary controls for mitigation.
The environmental risks and controls for current operational areas are documented in the Moolarben
Coal Operations Pty Ltd Review of Broad Brush Risk Assessment (HMS Consultants Australia Pty Ltd
[HMS], 2012a) and Coal Handling Preparation Plant Broad Brush Risk Assessment (HMS Consultants
Australia Pty Ltd, 2012b) undertaken for OC1 and the CHPP respectively. Broad Brush Risk Assessments
are updated by MCO periodically.
A preliminary environmental risk assessment was held in November 2012 to identify and assess the
environmental risks associated with the cumulative impacts of mining activities at OC1 and OC2
including the Stage 1 extension areas (Moolarben Coal Project Stage 1 Optimisation Modification
Environmental Assessment [EMM, 2013]). This risk assessment was revised in May 2013 to assess the
residual predicted impacts following implementation of additional controls nominated in the Stage 1
Optimisation EA. A summary table listing all environmental risks, proposed controls and residual
predicted impacts associated with the Stage 1 Optimisation Modification is appended to the MOP. The
outcomes of the preliminary environmental risk assessment (EMM, 2013b) have been reviewed in
context of the Stage 2 activities (i.e. UG1 and OC4). The risks identified and proposed controls are
considered to be relevant with the Stage 2 activities.
A summary of the key risks to rehabilitation based on the risk assessment outcomes and from
independent specialist input is provided in Table 18below. The relevant risk matrix tables are provided
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Table 18: Key Risks to Rehabilitation
Inherent1
Risk Consequence Probability Controls and Contingency Measures
Risk Rating
Inappropriate bushfire management regime leading to widespread 3 C 13 (H) Selection of fire-tolerant species for revegetation and rehabilitation
failure of revegetation or continued sustainability of offset area and adoption of standard fire prevention measures.
ecosystems and mine rehabilitation areas.
Mosaic burning and monitoring of areas following fires, with
follow-up replanting/reseeding if indicated by monitoring results.
Maintain contingency supplies of seed for key native species.
Major storm event resulting in flooding, geotechnical instability, major 3 C 13 (H) Design final landforms, structures and revegetation to cope with
erosion and/or widespread damage to rehabilitated area. major storm events.
Monitoring of rehabilitation/offset areas following a major storm
and replanting /reseeding as necessary.
Severe and/or prolonged drought leading to widespread failure of 3 C 13 (H) Selection of drought-tolerant species within species mix for
revegetation/rehabilitation. revegetation and rehabilitation.
Monitoring of rehabilitation/offset areas and replanting/reseeding
as necessary.
Maintain contingency supplies of seed for key native species.
Where practical, delay revegetation activities until adequate soil
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Inadequate or insufficient topsoil and subsoil (regolith) to 3 C 13 (H) Develop procedures for topsoil management, overburden and
create/enhance the desired ecological communities on offset areas and substrate management and soil testing. Topsoil inventory
mine rehabilitation areas. developed i.e. mapped at stripping and return.
Assess stripped topsoil for weed contamination and limit spread of
weed contaminated topsoil on or near areas of good native ground
cover.
Soil type matched to enhanced or rehabilitated vegetation
association.
Subsoil (regolith) material assessed for use as a suitable growing
media.
Identify soil ameliorants (e.g. biosolids) that could be used as a
topsoil substitute.
Inadequate weed and pest animal control leading to widespread failure 3 C 13 (H) Targeted weed management and control program developed and
of revegetation or rehabilitation or continued sustainability of offset implemented.
area ecosystems.
Pest animal management and control program developed and
implemented.
Educate persons undertaking weed control to the major weed
threats in the area and on site.
Visual inspections/cleaning of vehicles entering sensitive areas to
mitigate risk of weed dispersal.
Ensure cover crops are non persistent and non-invasive.
New regulatory requirements or evolving community expectations 3 C 13 (H) Monitor trends and developments in legislation and changes to
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Insect attacks (e.g. locusts and beetles) leading to failure of 3 C 13 (H) Planting to avoid insect prone periods.
revegetation or rehabilitation or continued sustainability of offset and
Use of endemic species which are suited to localised insect
mine rehabilitation area ecosystems.
predation.
Monitoring program results to identify if further plantings required.
Develop a replanting contingency plan.
Inappropriate planting and/or direct seeding techniques resulting in a 3 C 13 (H) Conduct site investigation and review active mining and
failure of revegetation or rehabilitation or continued sustainability of rehabilitation methodology records for the area to determine
offset area ecosystems. possible contributing factors.
Implement mitigation measures relevant to identified contributing
factors/cause.
Develop a replanting contingency plan.
Local fauna impacts resulting from the delay in establishing existing 3 C 13 (H) Annual fauna monitoring program.
habitat values of cleared vegetation in revegetated areas (e.g.
Install hollow/nest boxes of similar dimensions in vegetation that
connectivity, hollows, fallen timber, litter).
won’t be cleared. (Note hollows /nest boxes should not be placed
in patches with a healthy hollow occurrence as it increases
aggression and competition for resources).
Increase fauna habitat features (logs, litter and debris) from
cleared timber to create ground cover habitat elements in
revegetated and habitat depauperate rehabilitation areas.
Inadequate depth of inert material to encapsulate reject emplacement 3 C 13 (H) Rejects are capped with at least 5m of inert material.
areas resulting in spontaneous combustion within rehabilitation areas.
Inappropriate fertiliser application (type and rate) leading to failure of 3 D 9 (M) Revise fertiliser application program to match vegetation needs.
revegetation or rehabilitation or continued sustainability of offset area
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Frost leads to high mortality rates of revegetation and rehabilitation 2 C 8 (M) Monitoring program results to identify if further plantings required.
(average of 42 days frost/year).
Contingency plant material propagated and used in maintenance
programs.
Avoid plantings in frost season.
Inappropriate grazing (native species, pests and livestock) (once grazing 2 C 8 (M) Fencing of offset areas and rehabilitation to exclude grazing of
re-introduced to agricultural rehabilitation areas) regime leading to domestic stock under normal situations. Crash grazing (of offset
failure of revegetation or rehabilitation or continued sustainability of areas) may be required to reduce fuel loads and to minimise the
offset area ecosystems. risk of a bushfire.
Use of deterrent substances on tube stock prior to use.
Use of plant tubes (i.e. tree guards) to protect seedlings from
grazing (e.g. hares).
Damage from unauthorised entry into offset and rehabilitation areas. 2 C 8 (M) Lock gates at access points with access managed by the
environmental department, where possible.
Security patrols.
RMP implementation delayed/limited due to land use changes – 2 C 8 (M) RMP to be regularly reviewed and reflect current mine plans while
changes in mine plan. meeting obligations.
Communicate with mine planners on the restrictions of
accessing/mining offset areas.
Communicate with mine planners the requirement for continual
rehabilitation works.
Competition from other native vegetation 2 C 8 (M) Targeted monitoring program.
Implementation of select control program to remove invasive
native species in early phases of the revegetation programs.
Incompatible neighbouring land owner practices leading to failure of 3 D 9 (M) Communicate the RMP with neighbouring properties, the CCC and
rehabilitation and revegetation works. local community.
Planning - insufficient provision of financial, human and equipment 3 D 9 (M) Budgetary allocation sufficient to cover requirements with
resources leading to failure to meet completion criteria, including resources available to implement RMP.
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Inadequate or insufficient (incorrect species mix/quality) seed/seedlings 2 C 8 (M) Species list reflective of target vegetation community.
for enhancement/revegetation of offset areas and rehabilitation works.
Use of local provenance seed and/or seedlings. Depending upon
seed viability may require identification of suitable alternate seed
sources from similar soil landscapes.
Long-term revegetation strategy to consider composite seed
provenancing (i.e. sourcing seed from dryer/warmer areas)
(refer Section 5.5).
Seed collectors are familiar with the species for which seed is
required.
Monitoring to measure achievements on a time scale, and against
completion criteria.
Unforeseen impact to vegetation communities on land above UGs due to 2 D 5 (L) Subsidence monitoring provides timely provision of data relating to
subsidence. impact of subsidence.
Contingency budgetary allocation for remedial works associated
with subsidence.
Subsidence Management Plan2 to address impacts on vegetation.
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Inherent risk is relevant to pre-mitigation risk.
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9.0 INTERVENTION, ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT AND CONTINUAL

IMPROVEMENT
Rehabilitation monitoring results will be assessed annually to identify if rehabilitation is trending

towards the completion criteria. In the event that rehabilitation monitoring results indicate a
significant risk of rehabilitation failure, MCO will respond with a series of actions to investigate the
cause(s) for the unsatisfactory rehabilitation performance, and take any corrective steps necessary.
Monitoring results will also be used to refine rehabilitation completion criteria (if appropriate) in the
continual improvement process.
9.1 INTERVENTION AND ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT
Where rehabilitation monitoring results indicate the potential for rehabilitation failure, MCO will
undertake a preliminary review of all site monitoring data to determine the extent and causes of the
unsatisfactory performance. MCO will review the rehabilitation monitoring results, active mining
records (including weather records) and rehabilitation methodology records to identify possible
relationships between rehabilitation monitoring results, site conditions and rehabilitation practices.
Site Investigations
Additional site investigations may be required if the contributing factors, and extent of rehabilitation
failure are not clearly understood using the annual rehabilitation monitoring results. The scope of any
additional site investigations will be adequate to:
• define the areas where rehabilitation results are not satisfactory;
• identify specific site characteristics (such as topsoil and subsoil geochemical properties) that
may be contributing to rehabilitation underperformance; and
• develop recommendations for site-specific management and mitigation actions or more broad
amendments to rehabilitation methodologies.
Management and Mitigation Responses
Following site investigations, MCO will undertake appropriate management actions to mitigate the
identified contributing factors. Mitigation measures may include:
• weed or feral animal control works to improve juvenile vegetation survival;

• additional soil amelioration to improve seed germination rates; and
• implementing additional erosion and sediment controls to minimise erosion.
Following implementation of mitigation measures, MCO may undertake remedial works (such as
remedial earthworks to regrade rills and gullies) or repeat rehabilitation works such as
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Where investigations conclude that rehabilitation methodologies or land management practices have
contributed to unsatisfactory rehabilitation outcomes, MCO will use the continuous improvement
feedback process to revise rehabilitation practices as outlined below.
9.2 CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT
MCO adopts a continuous improvement feedback process to ensure that MCO maintains industry best
practice rehabilitation and land management practices to achieve the post-mining land use objectives.
Where site investigations (or the periodic review protocol [Section 11.4]) conclude that current
rehabilitation methodologies are contributing to unsatisfactory rehabilitation results, MCO will revise
methodologies appropriately. Periodically, MCO may engage suitably qualified professionals to review
rehabilitation and land management practices to recommend opportunities to modify methodologies.
Where rehabilitation failure is the result of unpredictable or isolated events (e.g. pest attacks or
extended droughts), MCO may review risks to rehabilitation (Section 8) and rehabilitation planning to
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10.0 REHABILITATION TRIALS AND STUDIES
Rehabilitation trials and studies will be undertaken to refine the rehabilitation methodologies and
validate rehabilitation performance indicators and completion criteria.
In consideration of the dispersive nature of stockpiled soil resources, future rehabilitation trials and
research will include investigation into optimal soil amelioration measures and application rates
(e.g. gypsum application) to improve the suitability of soil resources for future rehabilitation use.
In addition, investigation may be undertaken into the suitability/effectiveness of using tuffaceous

claystone material (contained in the coal seam profile) to assist with the re-establishment of Box Gum
Woodland EEC communities at the Moolarben Complex.
The outcomes of any future rehabilitation trials will be reported in the Moolarben Coal Complex
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11.0 REPORTING AND REVIEW REQUIREMENTS
11.1 ANNUAL REVIEW
In accordance with Condition 4, Schedule 5 of Project Approval (05_0117) and Condition 4, Schedule 6
of Project Approval (08_0135), MCO will prepare an Annual Review prior to the end of March each
year (unless otherwise agreed with the Secretary of the DPIE) to review the environmental
performance of the Moolarben Coal Complex.
The Annual Review will report on the following aspects relevant to this RMP:
• rehabilitation works conducted during the previous calendar year (including mapping of
rehabilitation status) and the works proposed for the next reporting period as described in the
MOP;
• results of rehabilitation monitoring and the status of rehabilitation against the performance
indicators and completion criteria; and
• any trends occurring in the performance of rehabilitation and the effectiveness of the
rehabilitation practices and measures.
The Annual Review will be made publicly available on the Moolarben Coal website in accordance with
Condition 11, Schedule 5 of Project Approval (05_0117) and Condition 11, Schedule 6 of Project
Approval (08_0135).
11.2 MINING LEASE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REPORTS
In accordance with the requirements the Moolarben Coal Complex MLs, MCO will prepare Annual
Environmental Management Reports which will report on:
• compliance with the MOP;
• progress in respect of the rehabilitation completion criteria; and
• the extent of compliance with regulatory requirements.
The Environmental Management Reports will have regard to any relevant guideline adopted by the
Secretary of the NSW Department of Industry. The Environmental Management Reports may be
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11.3 RMP REVIEW AND REVISION
In accordance with Condition 5, Schedule 5 and Condition 5, Schedule 6 of the Project Approvals
(05_0117 and 08_0135, respectively), this RMP will be reviewed, and if necessary revised to the
satisfaction of the Secretary of the DPIE, within 3 months of the submission of:
a) an Annual Review in accordance with Condition 4, Schedule 5 and Condition 4, Schedule 6 of

the Project Approvals (05_0117 and 08_0135, respectively);
b) an incident report in accordance with Condition 7, Schedule 5 and Condition 7, Schedule 6 of

the Project Approvals (05_0117 and 08_0135, respectively);
c) an audit in accordance with Condition 9, Schedule 5 and Condition 9, Schedule 6 of the Project
Approvals (05_0117 and 08_0135, respectively); or
d) any modification to the conditions of the Project Approvals.
This RMP will be made publicly available on the Moolarben Coal website, in accordance with
Condition 11, Schedule 5 and Condition 11, Schedule 6 of the Project Approvals (05_0117 and
08_0135, respectively).
11.3.1 RMP Implementation
MCO personnel responsible for the monitoring, review and implementation of this RMP are listed in
Table 19 below.
Table 19: RMP Implementation Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities
General Manager Take overall leadership and responsibility for compliance with all environmental approvals.
Provide adequate resourcing (personnel and financial) to enable full implementation of the
RMP.
Approve subsequent revisions of the RMP.
Environmental and Report any land related incidents in accordance with legal requirements.
Community Manager
Identify rehabilitation risks and budget for sufficient resources to effectively manage those risks.
Effectively implement the GDP and VCP procedures.
Provide training to all employees and contractors in environmental awareness, legal
responsibilities and MCO’s rehabilitation requirements.
Restrict access to rehabilitation areas.
Oversee communication of conditions of approval to relevant site personnel and contractors.
Oversee implementation of the RMP.
Oversee all regulatory reporting in relation to the RMP.
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Position Responsibilities
Environment and Oversee all monitoring in relation to the RMP.
Community
Evaluate results of monitoring programs and longer trends and where appropriate advise the
Superintendent
Environmental and Community Manager of changes to management measures and controls
Approve GDPs.
Coordinate progressive site rehabilitation as final landforms become available.
Coordinate topsoil management strategies.
Coordinate all regulatory reporting in relation to the RMP.
Coordinate relevant reviews of the RMP.
Environmental and Coordinate implementation of the RMP.
Community
Coordinate regulatory reporting and monitoring reporting in relation to the RMP.
Coordinator(s)
Check GDPs are effectively completed by relevant site personnel or contractors and approved by
the Environmental and Community Manager prior to surface disturbance.
Coordinate internal reporting on the performance of rehabilitation.
Coordinate pre-clearance surveys.
Coordinate implementation of fauna impact mitigation actions.
Coordinate native seed collection and planting.
Coordinate monitoring of rehabilitation and regeneration areas.
Coordinate weed and pest control for rehabilitation areas (where required).
Open Cut Technical Oversee planning and scheduling of clearing, topsoil stripping, and topsoil stockpiling
Services Manager
Oversee overburden placement and reshaping design.
OC Mine Manger Oversee clearing, topsoil stripping, and topsoil stockpiling and habitat/resource salvage
Oversee implementation of landform shaping and establishment
Oversee topsoil placement
Project Manager Delineate areas to be cleared/disturbed.
Initiate GDP approval process.
Implement VCP procedure.
Implement fauna habitat salvage strategies.
Implement topsoil management strategies.
11.4 PERIODIC REVIEW PROTOCOL
In addition to the above review procedures, periodic reviews of this RMP will be conducted to assess
the effectiveness of this plan. This RMP will be reviewed, and if necessary revised due to:
• deficiencies/poor rehabilitation performance identified from rehabilitation monitoring

program results;
• independent specialist recommendations from the annual rehabilitation monitoring program

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• key changes to environmental requirements due to (for example) changed legislation or

regulatory requirements; and
• changes in the activities or mining operations described in the Moolarben Coal Complex MOP.
11.5 INCIDENT AND COMPLAINT REPORTING
In accordance with Condition 3, Schedule 5 and Condition 3, Schedule 6 of Project Approvals (05_0117
and 08_0135, respectively), MCO has developed protocols for managing and reporting the following:
• incidents;
• complaints;
• non-compliances with statutory requirements; and
• exceedances of Project Approval criteria.
These protocols are described in detail in the Moolarben Coal Complex Environmental Management
Strategy (EMS). A summary of incident and non-compliance reporting procedures is provided below.
Incidents
An incident is defined as a set of circumstances that causes or threatens to cause material harm to the
environment and/or breaches or exceeds the limits or performance measures/criteria in the NSW
Project Approvals.
In the event that an incident associated with the Moolarben Coal Complex occurs, which causes or
threatens to cause material harm to the environment, the incident will be managed in accordance with
relevant regulatory approvals and statutory obligations.
The reporting of incidents will be conducted in accordance with Condition 7, Schedule 5 and
Condition 7, Schedule 6 of the NSW Project Approvals (05_0117 and 08_0135, respectively). MCO will
notify the Secretary of the DPIE, and any other relevant agencies immediately after MCO becomes
aware of the incident which causes or threatens to cause material environmental harm to the
environment. For any other incident associated with the project, MCO will notify the Secretary and
any other relevant agencies as soon as practicable after becoming aware of the incident.
In the event of a pollution incident, notification will also be conducted as per the processes outlined in
the Pollution Incident Response Management Plan (prepared as part of MCO’s holding EPL 12932), in
accordance with the protocol for industry notification of pollution incidents under Part 5.7 of the POEO
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Within seven days of the date of the incident, MCO will provide the Secretary of the DPIE and any
relevant agencies with a detailed report on the incident. The report will:
• describe the date, time and nature of the exceedance/incident;
• identify the cause (or likely cause) of the exceedance/incident;
• describe what action has been taken to date; and
• describe the proposed measures to address the exceedance/incident.
Compliance
A protocol for the managing and reporting of non-compliances with statutory requirements has been
developed as a component of the EMS and is described below.
MCO will notify the Secretary of the DPIE, and any other relevant agencies of any non-compliance
associated with the Moolarben Coal Complex immediately after MCO becomes aware of the incident.
Within seven days of the date of the incident, MCO will provide the Secretary of the DPIE and any
relevant agencies with a detailed report on the incident.
11.6 AUDIT
In accordance with Condition 9, Schedule 5 and Condition 9, Schedule 6 of the NSW Project Approvals
(05_0117 and 08_0135, respectively), an independent environmental audit will be undertaken every
three years. The most recent independent environmental audit was conducted by Pitt & Sherry during
October 2018. A copy of each independent environmental audit will be provided to the Secretary of
the DPIE and made available on the Moolarben Coal Website. The independent environmental audit
will be conducted by suitably qualified, experienced and independent team of experts whose
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12.0 MINE CLOSURE PLANNING
Mine closure planning at the Moolarben Coal Complex will be undertaken in consideration of the
following key industry best practice guidelines:
• The Strategic Framework for Mine Closure (Australian and New Zealand Minerals and Energy
Council [ANZMEC] and the Minerals Council of Australia [MCA], 2000);
• Leading Practice Sustainable Development Program for the Mining Industry - Mine Closure and
Completion (DITR, 2016b); and
• Guidelines for Mine Closure and Lease Relinquishment (DMR, 2007).
The Moolarben Coal Complex’s mine closure planning objectives (Section 12.1), the rehabilitation
planning concepts described in Section 4 and the approach to mine closure described in this section
have been developed in consideration of The Strategic Framework for Mine Closure (ANZMEC and
MCA, 2000) objectives and principles.
12.1 MINE CLOSURE PLANNING OBJECTIVES
The principal objectives of mine closure planning for the Moolarben Coal Complex include:
• Providing an overall framework for mine closure including rehabilitation and decommissioning
strategies.
• Maintaining adequate financial provision to cover the cost of decommissioning, final

rehabilitation and any other post closure costs related to the closure of the MCO site.
• Establishing clear and agreed criteria with all relevant stakeholders, which can be used to
provide the standard to which the final mine rehabilitation and post-mining land use can be
assessed against.
• Reducing or eliminating adverse environmental effects once the mine ceases operation.
• Completing closure in accordance with industry best practice as well as meeting the MCO’s
statutory requirements.
• The closed mine not posing an unacceptable risk to public health and safety.
A detailed Mine Closure Plan will be developed for the Moolarben Coal Complex at least 5 years prior
to mine closure and will include a demolition and decommissioning strategy prepared in accordance
with Australian Standard AS2601-2001: The Demolition of Structures (or its latest version). The
strategy will include details of proposed demolition techniques, equipment required, and optimal
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final landform rehabilitation concepts and measures, including any final works required for the
rehabilitation and stabilisation of the realigned sections of the Murragamba and Eastern Creeks.
The Mine Closure Plan will be developed in consultation with the DRG and other relevant regulatory
agencies.
12.2 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
MCO recognises the value of identifying and engaging key stakeholders during the mine closure
planning process. Engaging relevant stakeholders is seen as one of the fundamental principles for
effective mine closure, as the closure of the Moolarben Coal Complex will likely result in substantial
changes to the community in which MCO operates.
Condition 65, Schedule 3 and Condition 53, Schedule 3 of Project Approvals (05_0117 and 08_0135,
respectively) require MCO to minimise the adverse socio-economic effects associated with mine
closure. Accordingly, MCO will undertake a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) as part of the mine closure
process. The SIA will be prepared 5 years prior to closure (mining operations at the Moolarben Coal
Complex are currently approved until 31 December 2038). The SIA will consider the following key
issues with regard to closure:
• the demands and contributions of the Moolarben Coal Complex on local services to assess the
impacts of closure on those demands and contributions;
• the relationships with local suppliers (including arrangements for conducting local business
planning workshops prior to closure to assist local businesses to move on from reliance on the
mine);
• studies/monitoring of social contributions and sustainability post closure;
• development of a stakeholder consultation strategy; and
• stakeholders’ final land use perceptions and incorporating their input into development of the
Mine Closure Plan.
An operational workforce will be retained until the cessation of mining operations. It is then
anticipated that a reduced workforce will be retained to complete any final decommissioning and
rehabilitation works.
The key aspects that will be considered in relation to human resource management during the mine
closure phase include:
• Workforce communication. A communication strategy will be developed to inform the

workforce of the mine closure process.
• Retaining key technical staff and mine workers required to implement closure of the site.

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• Development of a staff redundancy strategy.
• Staff employment transfer possibilities (to other mine sites).
• Counselling, career advice and training services.
In addition to these human resource commitments, MCO will review the outcomes of the SIA to
determine potential community funding mechanisms to minimise socio-economic effects.
Mechanisms may include, but not be limited to, a Community Trust Fund, and funding of community
programmes.
12.3 FINANCIAL PROVISION FOR MINE CLOSURE
MCO will ensure sufficient financial resources are available to satisfactorily complete mine closure by
preparing cost estimates for planned mine closure (assuming full development of the Moolarben Coal
Complex) and for unplanned/imminent mine closure (assuming closure at the current development
stage).
Costs for planned mine closure will be calculated on the costs incurred following the cessation of
mining operations. All costs incurred until this time, including progressive rehabilitation costs, will be
considered as operational costs. These costs will be reviewed annually by MCO and closure accruals
adjusted accordingly.
Estimation of costs for imminent mine closure will be undertaken using the DRG Security Calculation
Tool which will also be reviewed annually and upon preparation of a new or varied MOP.
12.4 LEASE RELINQUISHMENT
The timing for initiating formal lease and licence relinquishment following mine closure will be
dependent on when the site meets the agreed closure completion criteria (including rehabilitation
completion criteria). Lease and licence relinquishment may be undertaken as a staged process when
completion criteria are met within specific rehabilitation domains.
Once compliance with the agreed completion criteria is achieved, MCO will seek to relinquish its leases
and licences. It is anticipated that the lease and licence relinquishment process will include:
• Completion of a Relinquishment Assurance Report consistent with the Guidelines for Mine
Closure and Lease Relinquishment (DMR, 2007) which demonstrates compliance with the
relevant closure completion criteria. This report would include supporting documentation
such as rehabilitation monitoring data and site contamination assessment results.
• A site inspection and meeting with relevant DRG representatives (and any other key regulatory
agencies or stakeholders) to discuss the Relinquishment Assurance Report.
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• DRG submission of a recommendation to the Minister for relinquishment of mining tenements

(upon agreement that the closure completion criteria have been met).
• MCO submission of formal applications for relinquishment of leases and licences, including
DRG Form AD6 – Application for cancellation or part cancellation of an authority and an
Application for surrender of licence form to the EPA for surrender of the Moolarben Coal
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13.0 REFERENCES
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The Strategic Framework for Mine Closure.
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where? Seed sourcing strategies for revegetation in a changing environment. Conservation
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Burrows, G.E (1999) A survey of 25 remnant vegetation sites in the South Western Slopes, New South
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Sustainable Development Program for the Mining Industry – Mine Rehabilitation.
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Sustainable Development Program for the Mining Industry – Mine Closure and Completion.
Cumberland Ecology (2011) Moolarben Coal Project Stage 2 Biodiversity Offset Strategy.
Department of Environment and Climate Change (2008) Managing Urban Stormwater – Soils and
Construction Volume 2.
Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW (2010) National Recovery Plan for White
Box - Yellow Box - Blakely's Red Gum Grassy Woodland and Derived Native Grassland - Draft for
public comment, March 2010.
Department of Mineral Resources (2007) Guidelines for Mine Closure and Lease Relinquishment.
Department of Primary Industries (2009) Saving soil – A landholder’s guide to preventing and repairing
soil erosion. NSW Department of Primary Industries, Northern Rivers Catchment Management
Authority.
Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services – Division of Resources and
Energy (2013) ESG3: Mining Operations Plan (MOP) Guidelines September 2013.
Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services Mine Safety Operations
(2012) Mine Design Guideline 6001 Guideline for the Permanent Filling and Capping of Surface
Entries to Coal Seams.
Eamus, D., Froend, R., Loomes, R., Hosea, G., and Murray, B. (2006) A functional methodology for
determining the groundwater regime needed to maintain the health of groundwater-dependent
vegetation. Australian Journal of Botany, 54, 97–114.
EcoLogical Australia (2015a) MCO OC4 South-West Modification Flora and Fauna Impact Assessment.
EcoLogical Australia (2015b) Moolarben Coal Complex – UG1 Optimisation Modification Flora and
Fauna Impact Assessment.
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EcoLogical Australia (2017) Moolarben Coal Complex Open Cut Optimisation Modification Biodiversity
Assessment Review and Biodiversity Offset Strategy.
Ecovision Consulting (2008) Ecological Impact Assessment – Stage 2 of the Moolarben Coal Project.
Ecovision Consulting (2009) Ecological Impact Assessment – Northern Borefield Stage 1 of the
Moolarben Coal Project.
EMGA Mitchell McLennan (2013a) Ecological Assessment – Moolarben Coal Project Stage 1
Optimisation Modification.
EMGA Mitchell McLennan (2013b) Moolarben Coal Project Stage 1 Optimisation Modification
Environmental Assessment.
Florabank (2000) Flora Bank Guidelines 1-10.
Hannan, J.C. (1995) Mine Rehabilitation: a handbook for the coal mining industry, 2nd edn, NSW Coal
Association, Sydney.
HMS Consultants Australia Pty Ltd (2012a) Moolarben Coal Operations Pty Ltd Review of Broad Brush
Risk Assessment.
HMS Consultants Australia Pty Ltd (2012b) Coal Handling Preparation Plant Broad Brush Risk
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Keith (2004) Ocean shores to desert dunes: the native vegetation of New South Wales and the ACT.
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Landcom (2004) Managing Urban Stormwater – Soils and Construction Volume 1.
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Modification Subsidence Assessment.
Moolarben Biota (2006) Moolarben Coal Project Flora, Fauna and Aquatic Ecology Assessment.
Moolarben Coal Mines Pty Limited (2006) Moolarben Coal Project Environmental Assessment Report.
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Preferred Project Report.
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Rutherford, J (2000) A rehabilitation manual for Australian streams. Cooperative Research Centre for
Catchment Hydrology.
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Wells Environmental Services and Coffey Natural Systems (2009) Moolarben Coal Project Stage 2
Environmental Assessment Report.
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14.0 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
AHD Australian Height Datum
ANU Australian National University
ARI Annual Recurrence Interval
BC Act NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
BioMP Biodiversity Management Plan
CCC Community Consultation Committee
CEEC Critically Endangered Ecological Community
CHPP Coal Handling and Preparation Plant
CSIRO Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
DECCW NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (former)
DEE Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Energy
DITR NSW Department of Industry Tourism Resources (former)
DotE Commonwealth Department of the Environment (former)
DP&E NSW Department of Planning and Environment
DPI NSW Department of Primary Industries
DPI Water NSW Department of Primary Industries Water (former)
DRE NSW Division of Resources and Energy (former)
DRG NSW Division of Resources and Geoscience
DTIRIS NSW Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services
EA Environmental Assessment
EEC Endangered Ecological Community
EFA Ecosystem Function Analysis

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EPA NSW Environment Protection Authority
EP&A Act NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979
EPBC Act Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
EPL Environmental Protection Licence
GDE Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem
GDP Ground Disturbance Permit
GRNP Goulburn River National Park
LFA Landscape Function Analysis
LLS Local Land Services
LMP Landscape Management Plan
LOI Landscape Organisation Index
MCM Moolarben Coal Mines Pty Ltd
MCO Moolarben Coal Operations Pty Ltd
MDG Mine Design Guideline
MGNR Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve
ML Mining Lease
MOP Mining Operations Plan
Mtpa million tonnes per annum
MWRC Mid-Western Regional Council
NOW NSW Office of Water (former)
NSW New South Wales
OC open cut
OEH NSW Office of Environment and Heritage

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PAF potentially acid forming
RMP Rehabilitation Management Plan
ROM run-of-mine
SIA Social Impact Assessment
UG underground
VCP Vegetation Clearance Protocol
WAMP Water Management Plan
m/s metres per second
µs/cm microSiemen per centimetre

APPENDIX A
RMP PEER REVIEW PAPER

DR DAVID FREUDENBERGER

Independent Peer Review
Moolarben Coal Complex
Rehabilitation Management Plan
Reviewer
Dr David Freudenberger
Canberra ACT 0200
ANUedge Agreement No 3435, Project Number 2-1204
Review Scope
Dr David Freudenberger was subcontracted by ANUedge to undertake a Scientific Peer Review of

the:
Moolarben Coal Complex Rehabilitation Management Plan
This plan was prepared by Moolarben Coal Mines Pty Ltd.
Review Framework
The review was conducted using the over-arching framework of Noss (1991) which recognises that
ecosystems have functional, structural and compositional attributes (characteristics) at multiple
scales. Mine-site rehabilitation (and biodiversity offset management) needs to address all three
attributes of any ecosystem or mined surface. The Tongway and Ludwig (2011) framework of how
landscapes function and their “Principles for Restoring Landscape Functionality” were also used to
guide these reviews. The practical restoration guides by Munro and Lindenmayer (2011) and
Rawlings et al. (2010), plus Dr Freudenberger’s 30 years of research experience were used to assess
the Moolarben Coal Complex Rehabilitation Management Plan.
Review Process
The Rehabilitation Management Plan was reviewed in three steps. A preliminary review of the draft
plan was conducted. Detailed annotated corrections, comments and questions were provided on
the initial draft document sent to Dr Freudenberger (8 April 2015). A revised plan was submitted to
Dr Freudenberger on 17 April 2015 and this was reviewed in detail. A final version of the plan was
submitted on 29 April for final review by Dr Freudenberger.
Review Findings
The final reviewed version of the Moolarben Coal Complex Rehabilitation Management Plan
provides a comprehensive, detailed, and ecologically sound plan for the restoration of flora and
fauna within the Moolarben Coal Complex project boundary. This plan should prove to be a highly
useful long term guide for restoring the ecological function, structure and composition of the mined
surfaces. The Plan provides the necessary spatially explicit and time specific guidance in managing
threats to biodiversity (e.g. erosion, weeds, feral animals and grazing) as well as detailed and
appropriate guidance for restoring revegetation including threatened plant species.
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Independent Peer Review
Moolarben Coal Complex
The final reviewed version of the Moolarben Coal Complex Rehabilitation Management Plan
provides realistic and appropriate rehabilitation objectives. The plan is based on sound restoration
principles that inform the necessary operational detail. The plan includes the comprehensive and
ecologically sound concept plan for the proposed diversions of Murragamba & Eastern Creeks
(Appendix C). Importantly the plan includes rehabilitation performance indicators and completion
criteria for spatially explicit ‘operational domains’. The performance indicators are readily
measurable and the completion criteria are achievable and ecological robust. This plan should
provide an enduring guide for the successful rehabilitation of mined surfaces. Just as importantly the
Plan acknowledges that rehabilitation management is an on-going and adaptive process that will be
informed by a comprehensive monitoring program.
References
Noss, R. (1991). Indicators for monitoring biodiversity: A hierarchical approach. Conservation Biology
4, 355-364.
Munro, N. and Lindenmayer, D.B. (2011) Planting for Wildlife: A Practical Guide to Restoring Native
Woodlands. CSIRO Publishing, Collingwood
Rawlings, K., Freudenberger, D., Carr, D. (2010). A Guide to Managing Box Gum Grassy Woodlands.
Canberra, ACT: Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (146 pages).
Tongway, D.J. and Ludwig, J.A. (2011). Restoring Disturbed Landscapes: Putting Principles into
Practice. Island Press, Washington. Both plans were prepared by Whitehaven Coal Limited.
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APPENDIX B
PROJECT APPROVAL RECONCILIATION

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Table B-1: Project Approval 05_0117 Reconciliation
NSW Project Approval Condition RMP Section

Rehabilitation Offsets
35B. Within 12 months of the commencement of activities under MOD 14, unless otherwise Section 6.0
agreed by the Secretary, the proponent must, in consultation with BCD, the Department and
DAWE and to the satisfaction of the Secretary, develop suitable rehabilitation performance
and completion criteria for the vegetation communities to be established in the rehabilitated
OC2 and/or OC3 landforms to generate the residual ecosystem and species credits for Koala
listed in Table 12A.
The performance and completion criteria must include consideration of the effect of climatic
conditions, such as drought, the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Policy for Major Projects 2014 and
the associated Fact sheet: Mine Site Rehabilitation (OEH, 2014).
Notes:
• The rehabilitation offset performance and completion criteria form a component of the
Rehabilitation Management Plan required under condition 69 of this schedule.
• The indicative final rehabilitation areas are shown in Figure 8.2 of Appendix 8.
35C. If at the end of 10 years after landform establishment in OC2 and/or OC3, unless Section 6.0
otherwise agreed by the Secretary, the rehabilitation does not meet the performance and
completion criteria in condition 35B to the satisfaction of the Secretary, the Proponent must
retire the relevant number of residual credits listed in Table 12A under other mechanisms
provided by the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme of the BC Act, to the satisfaction of the Secretary.
Notes:
• Landform establishment is a recognised stage of rehabilitation when the final land shape has been
developed prior to growth medium development and ecosystem development.
• As landform establishment stage will progressively occur across the mine site, the performance
criteria for new areas progressing into the landform establishment stage will need to be assessed
by the Secretary on a regular basis, for example every 3 years, to determine whether the
requirements of the condition are being met.
• In accordance with the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Policy for Major Projects, additional biodiversity
credits can be generated for the ongoing management of the rehabilitation area to ensure its
biodiversity values are continually improved. Any additional credits could be secured through a
Biobanking Agreement and used to offset future developments.
35D. Notwithstanding the requirements in conditions 35B and 35C, the Proponent may retire Section 6.0
the residual credits listed in Table 12A earlier than the specified timeframe in condition 35C
by other mechanisms under the BC Act in place of rehabilitation, to the satisfaction of the
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Rehabilitation Objectives
65. The Proponent shall rehabilitate the site to the satisfaction of the Resource Regulator. This
rehabilitation must be generally consistent with the proposed rehabilitation described in the Sections 1.3 and 4
EA (and depicted conceptually in the figure in Appendix 8), and comply with the objectives in
Table 13.
Table 13: Rehabilitation Objectives

Feature Objective
Mine site (as a • Safe, stable and non-polluting;
whole)
• Constructed landforms are to drain to the natural environment (excluding
the final voids);
Sections 4.1 to 4.5 and
• Final landforms are to be consistent with the surrounding topography of the 4.8
area, taking into account relief patterns and principles; and
• Minimise visual impact of final landforms as far as is reasonable and
feasible.
Final Voids • Minimise the size and depth of final voids so far as is reasonable and
feasible, subject to meeting the objectives below;
• Minimise the drainage catchment of the final void so far as is reasonable
Sections 4.5 and 5.10
and feasible;
• Negligible high wall instability risk;
• The size and depth of the final voids must be designed having regard to their
function as long-term groundwater sinks, to ensure that groundwater flows
across the back-filled pit towards the final void; and
• Minimise risk of flood interaction for all flood events up to and including the
Probable Maximum Flood level.
Water quality • Water retained on site is fit for the intended land use (s) for the post-mining
domain(s).
• The potential ecological, hydrological and geomorphic impacts from
Section 4.3 and 5.6 to 5.8
post-mining water discharges on receiving creeks are assessed and
appropriate mitigation measures are effectively implemented as part of the
closure plan.
Surface • To be decommissioned and removed, unless the Executive Director, Mineral Sections 4.3 to 4.5
Infrastructure Resources agrees otherwise.
Agricultural land • Establish agricultural land in areas indicated in the figure in Appendix 8 to
a similar agricultural suitability to that existing prior to mining. Sections 4.4 to 4.5
Other land • Restore ecosystem function, including maintaining or establishing self-
sustaining ecosystems comprised of: Sections 4.5, 4.9
o native forests and woodland, including EECs; and 6
o habitat for threatened fauna species; and
o wildlife corridors (as indicated in the figure in Appendix 8).
Community • Ensure public safety; and Sections 4.5
• Minimise the adverse socio-economic effects associated with mine closure.
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Progressive Rehabilitation
66. The Proponent shall rehabilitate the site progressively. That is, as soon as reasonably
practicable following disturbance. All reasonable and feasible measures must be taken to Section 4.7
minimise the total area exposed for dust generation at any time. Interim rehabilitation
strategies shall be employed when areas prone to dust generation cannot yet be permanently
rehabilitated.
Note: It is accepted that some parts of the site that are progressively rehabilitated may be
subject to further disturbance at some later stage of the project.
67. The Proponent shall progressively landscape the environmental bunds on site. Section 4.7
68. The Proponent shall prepare and implement a Rehabilitation Management Plan for the This RMP
project to the satisfaction of the Resource Regulator. This plan must:
a) be prepared in consultation with the Department, DPIE Water, BCD, Council and Section 1.4
the CCC;
b) be submitted to the Resource Regulator for approval by 31 March 2015; Section 1.4
c) be prepared in accordance with any relevant MEG guideline; Section 2.4
c1) provide for the periodic review and updating of the rehabilitation plans and Sections 11.3,
management strategies to ensure best practice landform design and 11.4 and 9
establishment strategies are employed
d) describe how the rehabilitation of the site would be integrated with the Section 4.9
implementation the biodiversity offset strategies in Table 12 and Table 12A;
e) include detailed performance and completion criteria for evaluating the Section 6 and 8
performance of the rehabilitation of the site, and triggering remedial action (if
necessary);
f) describe the measures that would be implemented to ensure compliance with the Sections 4 to 9
relevant conditions of this approval, and address all aspects of rehabilitation and 12
including mine closure, final landform, and final land use;
g) include interim rehabilitation where necessary to minimise the area exposed for Section 4.7
dust generation;
h) include a program to monitor, independently audit and report on the Sections 7
effectiveness of the measures, and progress against the detailed performance and and 11
completion criteria; and
i) build to the maximum extent practicable on the other management plans EMPs referred to
required under this approval. where relevant
Appendix 3 – Statement of Commitments
Rehabilitation
• Soils will be stockpiled and used to rehabilitate areas not required for ongoing Section 5.2
operations.
• MCO is committed to progressively rehabilitating mined areas as soon as practical
following disturbance, in accordance with an approved Landscape Management Plan Section 4.7,
(or equivalent Rehabilitation Plan), including returning areas disturbed by mining to Sections 4.4 and 4.5,
their pre-mining land use (unless otherwise agreed with relevant stakeholders).The Section 5.8
plan will be updated, as required, to include the Open Cut 1 and Open Cut 2 extension
areas. The plan will consider use of terrestrial riparian buffers.
• The majority of the Open Cut 1 and Open Cut 2 extension areas will be rehabilitated Sections 4.4 and 4.5
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Visual
• Trees and shrubs will be planted to provide a visual screen:
o To the switch and bore pads located adjacent to Saddlers Creek Road, where
required.
o Along the southern edge of Cope Road, where views of Open Cut 1 extension Section 4.8
areas will be possible, subject to landowner consent.
• The Landscape Management Plan (or equivalent) will be reviewed and updated to
describe the measures that will be implemented to manage visual impacts associated
with the Open Cut 1 and Open Cut 2 extension areas, such as:
o Vegetation screen planting, subject to land owner’s consent, along the southern
edge of Cope Road, in areas visually affected by direct views of the Open Cut 1
extension area.
o Investigating the feasibility of targeted vegetation screen planting for affected
properties along Ridge Road (with direct views from the residence to both Open
Cut 1 and Open Cut 2 extension areas), to mitigate the visual and lighting
impacts of Open Cut 1 and Open Cut 2 extension areas, subject to landowner
consent.
o Building-up out-of-pit embankments first so that continued operations are
obscured by the embankment. Wherever possible out-of-pit emplacements
around the perimeter will be established first, providing a visual screen while
work is undertaken in the central part of the emplacement. Section 4.8
o Seeding and grassing embankment outer faces visually exposed to private

residents as soon as practically possible to soften the view.
o Where possible, maintaining a strip of vegetation along the leading face of the
ridgeline associated with the Open Cut 1 extension area to provide a visual
screen to workings for as long as practical.
o Use of operational screening measures such as landform re-establishment Section 4.8
sequencing and lighting management.
o Progressive rehabilitation. Section 4.7
Biodiversity
• Tree hollows and other habitat features will be salvaged for use as compensatory Section 5.1
habitat, in rehabilitation areas.
• The cleared area along the mining lease boundary will be rehabilitated and Sections 4.5 and
revegetated to enable cleared EEC to re-establish. Sections 5.3 and 5.4
• Disturbed areas not required for ongoing access and maintenance will be Sections 4.7 and 5.3
rehabilitated. Endemic species will be used to supplement natural vegetation
regeneration, where required.
• Progressive rehabilitation of disturbed areas and re‐use of habitat features (e.g. Sections 4.7 and 5.1
hollow logs, rocks) in rehabilitation areas to minimise the habitat resource
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REHABILITATION
Rehabilitation Objectives
53. The Proponent shall rehabilitate the site to the satisfaction of DRG. This rehabilitation
must be generally consistent with the proposed rehabilitation strategy described in the EA Sections 1.3and 4
(and depicted conceptually in the figures in Appendix 9), and comply with the objectives in
Table 17.
Table 17: Rehabilitation Objectives
Feature Objective
Mine site (as a • Safe, stable and non-polluting;
whole) Sections 4.1 to 4.5
• Constructed landforms drain to the natural environment (excluding
final voids); and and Section 4.8
• Minimise visual impact of final landforms as far as is reasonable and

feasible.
• Restore ecosystem function, including maintaining or establishing
self-sustaining ecosystems that is compatible with the conservation
values of the adjacent Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve and Goulburn
Sections 4.1 to 4.5
River National Park, that is comprised of:
and Section 5.3
o 1502 ha of open woodland including Grey Box – Narrow leaved
Ironbark shrubby woodland on hills of the Hunter Valley, North
Coast and Sydney Basin; Scribbly Gum – Brown Bloodwood
woodland of the southern Brigalow Belt South; Rough-barked
Apple – Coast Banksia shrubby woodland on Warkworth Sands
of the central Hunter Valley, Sydney Basin; and White Box
Yellow Box Blakely’s Red Gum Woodland (EEC);
o aquatic habitat areas (within the diverted creek lines and Sections 5.6 and
retained water features); 5.7.
o habitat for threatened fauna species; and Section 5.1
o wildlife corridors. Section 4.9
Final Voids • Minimise the size and depth of final voids so far as is reasonable
and feasible, subject to meeting the objectives below: Sections 4.5
o Minimise the drainage catchment of the final void so far as is and 5.10
reasonable and feasible;
o Negligible high wall instability risk;
o The size and depth of the final voids must be designed having
regard to their function as long-term groundwater sinks, to
ensure that groundwater flows across the back-filled pit
towards the final void; and
o Minimise risk of flood interaction for all flood events up to and
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Table 17: Rehabilitation Objectives (continued)
Feature Objective
Water Quality • Water retained on site is fit for the intended land use (s) for the Sections 4.3 and
post-mining domain(s). 5.6 to 5.8
• The potential ecological, hydrological and geomorphic impacts
from post-mining water discharges on receiving creeks are
assessed and appropriate mitigation measures are effectively
implemented as part of the closure plan.
Surface • To be decommissioned and removed, unless DRG agrees Section 4.3, 4.4
Infrastructure otherwise. and 4.5
Degraded riparian • Restore channel stability;
areas along • Restore riparian and aquatic ecosystem function; and Section 5.8
Wilpinjong Creek • Include compensatory aquatic habitat areas.
and along
Murragamba and
Eastern Creeks
downstream of the
mined areas to the
boundary of the
Wilpinjong mine
Community • Ensure public safety; and
• Minimise the adverse socio-economic effects associated with Sections 4.5 and 12
mine closure.
Progressive Rehabilitation
54. The Proponent shall rehabilitate the site progressively as soon as reasonably practicable Section 4.7
following disturbance. All reasonable and feasible measures must be taken to minimise the
total area exposed for dust generation at any time. Interim rehabilitation strategies shall be
employed when areas prone to dust generation cannot yet be permanently rehabilitated.
Note: It is accepted that some parts of the site that are progressively rehabilitated may be subject to
further disturbance at some later stage of the project.
Long Term Security of Rehabilitated Areas
55. Prior to relinquishing the mining lease that covers the site, unless the Secretary agrees Section 4.10
otherwise, the Proponent shall make suitable arrangements to protect the rehabilitation
areas with conservation value in perpetuity, in consultation with OEH and to the satisfaction
of the Secretary.
56. The Proponent shall prepare and implement a Rehabilitation Management Plan for the This RMP
project to the satisfaction of DRG. This plan must:
a) be prepared in consultation with the Department, DoI Water, OEH, Council and the Section 1.4
CCC;
b) be submitted to and approved by DRG prior to the commencement of any Section 1.4
development on site under this approval, unless the Secretary agrees otherwise;
c) be prepared in accordance with any relevant DRG guideline; Section 2.4
d) provide for periodic review and updating of the rehabilitation plans and Sections 11.3,
management strategies to ensure best practice landform design and establishment 11.4 and 9
strategies are employed
e) describe how the rehabilitation of the site would be integrated with the Section 4.9
implementation the biodiversity offset strategy;
f) include detailed performance and completion criteria for evaluating the Section 6 and 8.
performance of the rehabilitation of the site, and triggering remedial action (if
necessary);

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g) describe the measures that would be implemented to ensure compliance with the Sections 4 to 9
relevant conditions of this approval, and address all aspects of rehabilitation and Section 12
including mine closure, final landform, and final land use;
h) include interim rehabilitation where necessary to minimise the area exposed for Section 4.7
dust generation;
i) include a program to monitor, independently audit and report on the effectiveness Sections 7
of the measures, and progress against the detailed performance and completion and 11
criteria; and
j) build to the maximum extent practicable on the other management plans required EMPs referred to
under this approval. where relevant
Appendix 3 – Statement of Commitments
Rehabilitation
36. MCM will rehabilitate the Stage 2 project area to restore forest and woodland across Sections 4 and 5
the valley landscape, including rehabilitating 631 ha of currently degraded secondary
grasslands. Areas of derived native grassland, secondary grassland and exotic grassland
will be rehabilitated to treed landscapes.
37. MCM will implement best practice environmental management to progressively
rehabilitate mined and degraded non-mined areas with a focus on the re-establishment Sections 4 and 5
of C/EEC Box Gum Woodland and threatened species habitat.
38. The gradients of final landform slopes will be generally designed to be no more than 10 to
14 degrees. However, where the out-of-pit (OOP) emplacement area is spatially
Sections 4.3 and 4.5
constrained the final gradients of these slopes will be limited to a maximum of
20 degrees, provided it is agreed to by the relevant regulators.
Visual
41. Rehabilitation will be carried out on disturbed areas as soon as practical after Sections 4.7 and 4.8
disturbance with emphasis on bunding and the OOP emplacement area.

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Table B-3: Commonwealth Approval EPBC 2007/3297
EPBC Requirements RMP Section

3. In order to protect the White Box-Yellow Box-Blakely's Red Gum Grassy Woodland and
Derived Native Grassland listed ecological community, the person taking the action shall
prepare and implement a detailed Rehabilitation and Offsets Management Plan for the
project to the satisfaction of the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources. The
proponent shall progressively rehabilitate the site to the satisfaction of Minister for the This Document
Environment and Water Resources and the NSW Department of Primary Industries, in
general accordance with the proposed Rehabilitation and Offset Management Plan. The
Rehabilitation and Offset Management Plan must include:
(a) the rehabilitation objectives for the site, vegetation offsets and landscaping; Section 6
(b) a description of the short, medium, and long term measures that would be
implemented to:
• rehabilitate the site; Section 4 and 5
• implement the vegetation offsets; and Biodiversity Offset
Management Plan
• landscape the environmental bunds; Section 4.8
(c) performance and completion criteria for the rehabilitation of the site, implementation Sections 6
of the vegetation offsets, and landscaping of the environmental bunds;
(d) a detailed description of the measures that would be implemented over the next 3 Mining Operations
years including the progressive rehabilitation of mining areas and progressive Plan
implementation of the vegetation offset areas referred to in Condition 2.
(e) a program to monitor the effectiveness of these measures, and progress against the Section 7
performance and completion criteria (see (c) above);
(f) a description of the potential risks to successful rehabilitation and/or revegetation, and Sections 8
a description of the contingency measures that would be implemented to mitigate
these risks; and
(g) details of who would be responsible for monitoring, reviewing, and implementing the Section 11.3
plan.
Table B-4: Mining Lease Conditions

ML Condition Condition Requirement RMP Section
ML 1605, ML 1606, Condition 7 Disturbed land must be rehabilitated to a sustainable/agreed Sections 4 and 5
ML 1628 land use to the satisfaction of the Director‐General.
ML1691 Condition 7 Any disturbance as a result of activities under this lease must Sections 4 and 5
be rehabilitated to the satisfaction of the Director‐General.
ML1715 Condition 2 Any disturbance as a result of activities under this lease must Sections 4 and 5
be rehabilitated to the satisfaction of the Minister.

B-5
Table B-21: Management Plan Requirements

Management Plan Requirements RMP Section
Management Plan Requirements
3. The Proponent shall ensure that the management plans required under this approval are Section 2.4
prepared in accordance with any relevant guidelines, and include:
(a) detailed baseline data; Section 3
(b) a description of:
• the relevant statutory requirements (including any relevant approval, licence or Section 2 and
lease conditions); Appendix B
• any relevant limits or performance measures/criteria; Sections 2.1.3, 6
• the specific performance indicators that are proposed to be used to judge the and Appendix B
performance of, or guide the implementation of, the project or any management
measures;
(c) a description of the measures that would be implemented to comply with the relevant Sections 4 to 6
statutory requirements, limits, or performance measures/criteria;
(d) a program to monitor and report on the: Sections 7
and 11
• impacts and environmental performance of the project;
• effectiveness of any management measures (see c above);

(e) a contingency plan to manage any unpredicted impacts and their consequences; Sections 8 and 9
(f) a program to investigate and implement ways to improve the environmental Sections 9 and 10
performance of the project over time;
(g) a protocol for managing and reporting any: Section 11.5
• incidents;
• complaints;
• non-compliances with statutory requirements;
• exceedances of the impact assessment criteria and/or performance criteria;
(h) a protocol for periodic review of the plan. Section 11.4

APPENDIX C
CONCEPT DESIGN FOR PROPOSED DIVERSIONS OF

MURRAGAMBA & EASTERN CREEKS
(WORLEY PARSONS, 2011)

APPENDIX G
CONCEPT DESIGN FOR PROPOSED DIVERSIONS
OF MURRAGAMBA & EASTERN CREEKS
Conceptual Design for Proposed Diversions of Murragamba and Eastern Creeks
Conceptual Design for Proposed Diversions of Murragamba and Eastern Creeks | Appendix G
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MOOLARBEN COAL PROJECT – STAGE 2 PREFERRED

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Concept Design for Proposed Diversions of
Murragamba & Eastern Creeks
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Appendix G | Conceptual Design for Proposed Diversions of Murragamba and Eastern Creeks

MOOLARBEN COAL PROJECT STAGE2 PPR
Concept Design For Proposed Diversions Of Murragamba & Eastern Creeks
Disclaimer
This report has been prepared on behalf of and for the exclusive use of the Moolarben Coal
Operations Pty Ltd and Hansen Bailey, and is subject to and issued in accordance with the
agreement between Moolarben Coal Operations Pty Ltd, Hansen Bailey and WorleyParsons. It has
also been prepared for assessment by relevant government agencies. WorleyParsons accepts no
liability or responsibility in respect of any use of or reliance upon this report by any third party.
Project: MOOLARBEN COAL PROJECT STAGE2 PPR

CONCEPT DESIGN FOR PROPOSED DIVERSIONS OF MURRAGAMBA & EASTERN CREEKS
REV DESCRIPTION PREPARED REVIEWED WORLEY- DATE CLIENT DATE

BY BY PARSONS APPROVAL
APPROVAL
1 Issued for Client Review ARM 8 April 11
2 Final ARM CRT 25 May 11
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CONTENTS
PROJECT OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................I
CREEK DIVERSION CONCEPT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT............................................................I
PREFERRED PROJECT REPORT CREEK DIVERSION STRATEGY...........................................II
1. INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................1
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT.......................................................3

2.1 CATCHMENT DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................3
2.2 EXISTING HYDROLOGY .........................................................................................................4
3. PROPOSED CREEK DIVERSION ....................................................................................6

3.1 PRINCIPLES FOR CREEK DIVERSION DESIGN...................................................................6
3.2 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED CREEK DIVERSIONS .........................................................6
3.2.1 Murragamba Creek ......................................................................................................6
3.2.2 Eastern Creek ..............................................................................................................7
4. CREEK DIVERSION DESIGN CRITERIA.........................................................................9

4.1 EXISTING CREEK CONDITIONS ............................................................................................9
4.2 HYDRAULIC CRITERIA ...........................................................................................................9
4.3 RIVER REHABILITATION CRITERIA ....................................................................................10
5. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD....................................................................11

5.1 CREEK DIVERSION CONCEPT DESIGN .............................................................................11
5.1.1 Post-mining Creek Alignments...................................................................................11
5.1.2 Channel Cross Section Description ...........................................................................12
5.1.3 Longitudinal Slope......................................................................................................12
5.2 ADDITIONAL CHANNEL DESIGN DETAILS .........................................................................13
5.2.1 Pool and Riffle Sequences.........................................................................................13
5.2.2 Vertical Drop Structures .............................................................................................15
5.2.3 Erosion and Sediment Control ...................................................................................15
5.3 RIPARIAN CORRIDOR REHABILITATION............................................................................16
5.3.1 Provision of Permanent Water Sources.....................................................................16
5.3.2 Habitat Generation .....................................................................................................17
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5.4 CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY......................................................................................19

5.4.1 Proposed Construction Materials & Controls .............................................................19
Construction in Overburden Material ................................................................................19
Construction of Permanent Water Sources ......................................................................19
5.4.2 Targeted Material Retention.......................................................................................20
5.4.3 Testing of Materials....................................................................................................20
5.4.4 Protection During Construction & Rehabilitation........................................................21
5.5 HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED CREEK DIVERSIONS ........................................21
5.5.1 Changes to HEC-RAS Flood Model...........................................................................21
5.5.2 Results .......................................................................................................................22
6. STAGING OF CREEK DIVERSION ................................................................................25

6.1 DIVERSION STAGING OF MURRAGAMBA AND EASTERN CREEKS ...............................25
6.1.1 Years 1 to 6 inclusive .................................................................................................26
Permanent Diversion Works .............................................................................................26
Temporary Diversion Works .............................................................................................26
6.1.2 Years 7 to 12 inclusive ...............................................................................................26
6.1.3 Years 13 to 16 inclusive .............................................................................................28
6.1.4 Years 17 to 19 inclusive .............................................................................................29
6.1.5 Years 20 to 24 Inclusive.............................................................................................30
6.1.6 Comparison of Final Alignments to Existing Creek....................................................30
6.2 CLEAN SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT.........................................................................30
6.2.1 Maintenance of Environmental Flows ........................................................................32
6.2.2 Downstream Water Users ..........................................................................................33
6.2.3 Potential Impact on Flows to Wilpinjong Creek..........................................................33
6.3 PROPOSED POST- MINING LANDFORM ............................................................................34
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7. MITIGATION & CONTINGENCY MEASURES ...............................................................35

7.1 MONITORING OF THE PERMANENT CREEK REALIGNMENT ..........................................35
7.2 REMEDIATION TECHNIQUES ..............................................................................................35

7.3 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL ................................................................................36
7.4 FLOODING OF THE PERMANENT CREEK DIVERSION .....................................................37
8. CONCLUSIONS ..............................................................................................................38
9. REFERENCES ................................................................................................................40
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APPENDIX A – ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING FLOOD CHARACTERISTICS
APPENDIX B – ADOPTED RAFTS MODEL SUB-CATCHMENT PARAMETERS
APPENDIX C – SURVEYED CROSS-SECTIONS OF MURRAGAMBA AND ‘EASTERN’

CREEKS
APPENDIX D – DETAILS OF BRIDGE CROSSINGS OF MURRAGAMBA AND ‘EASTERN’

CREEKS
APPENDIX E – HEC-RAS MODEL OUTPUT FOR EXISTING CONDITIONS
APPENDIX F – HEC-RAS MODEL OUTPUT FOR THE POST-MINING CREEK

ALIGNMENTS
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
CREEK DIVERSION CONCEPT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

A feasibility design for the proposed modification and diversion of Murragamba Creek and ‘Eastern’
Creek was developed and documented in a report prepared by WorleyParsons titled, ‘Moolarben
Coal Project EA2 - Surface Water Management Strategy’ (2008). This report formed part of the
Stage 2 Environmental Assessment (Stage 2 EA) of the Moolarben Coal Project (MCP) and
included indicative diversion alignments, typical design cross sections and typical energy
dissipation structures for both Murragamba Creek and ‘Eastern’ Creek.
The Department of Planning (DoP) reviewed the Surface Water Management Strategy (SWMS) in
2009 and requested additional information for the design of the creek diversion. This included a
greater level of detail for the design and staging of the works.
In response, WorleyParsons prepared a report to document the concept design for the realignment
/ diversion of Murragamba Creek and ‘Eastern’ Creek. The following aspects were addressed in
the progression of the creek realignment design from feasibility to concept stage:
(i) The provision of additional information detailing the creek realignment, including detailed plans
documenting the proposed diversions for Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks, associated
longitudinal profiles for both creeks, and typical design cross-sections.
(ii) Integration of the proposed creek diversion design with the riparian corridor ecological
objectives for the post mining landform. These were outlined previously in the Environmental
Assessment completed for Stage 2 of the Moolarben Coal Project.
(iii) A more in-depth description of the proposed staging of the creek diversion works, including
details of the proposed integration of the diversion works with the planned mining operations.
(iv) Additional detail on the proposed construction methodologies, materials and contingency
measures to be employed for the proposed creek diversions.
The report detailing the creek diversion concept design is titled ‘Moolarben Coal Project – Stage 2,
Concept Design for Proposed Diversion of Murragamba & ‘Eastern’ Creeks’ (Issue No. 3, October
2009).
Additionally, Mr Lindsay Gilbert reviewed the surface water management strategy, which included
the concept design for the realignment / diversion of Murragamba Creek and ‘Eastern’ Creek. The
details of his review can be found in his report dated 9th December 2009 titled ‘Review of Surface
Water Assessment and Water Balance Analyses for the Environmental Assessment of the
Moolarben Coal Project – Stage 2’.
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Mr Gilbert states in his review “In relation to the information presented in the Relocation Concept
Design Report I believe it is sufficient to conclude that the concepts are sound and I am confident
that the reconstructed creek channel could be constructed to achieve the stated design objectives
over time.” (page 9).
Mr Gilbert made two further comments, which concerned assessing the Probable Maximum Flood
(PMF) and considering additional protection for the seepage control layer. However, as indicated
in the review, both of these aspects of the design can be considered during the final design phase.
PREFERRED PROJECT REPORT CREEK DIVERSION STRATEGY

Subsequent to the submission of the Stage 2 EA, DoP has requested that Moolarben Coal
Operations Pty Ltd (MCO) prepare a “Preferred Project Report” (PPR) for Stage 2 of the MCP
(Stage 2) . A number of revisions to the Open Cut 4 mine plan are proposed as part of the
Preferred Project which is the subject of the PPR. Those of which are relevant to this report
include:
x A modified sequence for mining operations. Mining is proposed to commence mid-way up the
Murragamba Creek valley (refer Figure 17) and there are some changes to the sequence and
timing of mining in Open Cut 4 which result. The revised mine pit sequence can be seen
graphically in Figures 17 to 22.
Under the previous sequence, mining was proposed to commence at the southern end of the
Murragamba Valley and progress north before turning south along the ‘Eastern’ Creek Valley.
x A revised mine footprint for Open Cut 4 mining operations.
x A significant reduction in the length of Murragamba Creek to be diverted as a consequence of

mining. In total, the length of creek which is replaced by mining has been reduced by
approximately 3 kilometres in total length. This reduction has resulted in the retention of the
complete length of Murragamaba Creek upstream of and including the morphologically stable
section of creek (refer Figure 3).
x A relocated Out-of-pit (OOP) emplacement area, the location of which can be seen in Figure
17.
An updated creek diversion concept design has been prepared to address the changes proposed
as part of the PPR. The following is noted in regard to modifications to the creek diversion:
x The design of the diverted creek channel remains unchanged. That is, longitudinal slopes,
cross section design and recommended construction techniques remain unchanged.
x No change is required to staging the creek diversion works in the ‘Eastern’ Creek valley. The
only change to the ‘Eastern’ Creek diversion relates to commencement and completion dates
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for mining and will bear no impact on the design of the creek diversion and associated
infrastructure.
x In the Murragamba Creek valley, some minor changes have been made to dams and
associated clean surface water infrastructures as a consequence of the revised sequence.
However, this mainly relates to small modifications in sizing and location. None of the
fundamental assumptions about the design criteria for surface water infrastructure has
changed.
x Some revision to the staging of the proposed works in the Murragamba Valley has resulted
from the modified mine pit sequence. However, the temporary and permanent diversion
strategy previously developed is flexible and readily adaptable to the PPR mine sequence.
Furthermore, the mine sequence and mine footprint proposed for the PPR will realise the following
benefits to the creek diversion:
x An increase in the length of creek to be retained due to a reduction in the proposed mine
footprint. Under the old Project, the morphologically stable section of Murragamba Creek
(refer Figure 3) was retained. Under the Preferred Project, the morphologically stable section
of creek together with the length of Murragamba Creek, upstream of the morphologically
stable section of Murragamba Creek will be retained. This will reduce the total length of
Murragamba Creek permanent diversion from approximately 9 kilometres to 5 kilometres.
x Construction of certain sections of the creek diversion will commence earlier, providing
additional time for rehabilitation to establish and monitoring to occur.
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1. INTRODUCTION
WorleyParsons was commissioned on behalf of MCO to undertake a Surface Water assessment
for the Stage 2 Project. The purpose of this assessment is to form part of a Preferred Project
Report (PPR) being prepared by Hansen Bailey to support the application for Project Approval
under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) to facilitate the
development of a 24 year open cut and underground coal mine; associated infrastructure and
integration with the existing Stage 1 operations.
Specifically, the Preferred Project will occur largely within the Project Boundary and consist of:
x The construction and operation of an open cut (OC) mining operation (OC4) extracting up to
12 Million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) Run of Mine (ROM) coal and up to 13 Mtpa combined
rate with the Stage 1 open cuts;
x The construction and operation of two underground (UG) mining operations (UG1 and UG2)
extracting up to 4 Mtpa ROM coal cumulative with the Stage 1 underground;
x The construction and operations of the Stage 2 ROM coal facility;
x Extension of the life of the Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) to Year 24 of Stage
2 and increased throughput of up to 17 Mtpa (13 Mtpa open cut and 4 Mtpa underground);
x The development of the Northern OOP emplacement area;
x The construction and operation of two conveyors and associated facilities between the Stage
2 ROM coal facility and Stage 1 CHPP;
x The construction and operation of a Mine Access Road;
x The construction and operation of administration, workshop and related facilities;
x The construction and operation of water management infrastructure; and
x The installation of supporting power and communications infrastructure.
The underground mines that are proposed as part of Stage 2 are located below the sandstone
ridges that form the catchment divide between Moolarben and Murragamba Creeks (refer Figure
1). The open cut mine is to be located within the floor of the Murragamba Valley and an adjoining
valley to the east, which has been referred to as the ‘Eastern’ Creek Valley (refer Figure 1).
The Ulan Seam, which ranges from between 11 and 13 metres in thickness, will be mined with the
full seam recovered in OC4 by the use of truck and excavator operations and a partial section in
the UG1 and UG2 by longwall extraction. Both domestic and export thermal coal will be produced
and transported from the site by rail.
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As shown in Figure 1, Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks extend through part of Exploration
Licence No. 6288 and run through the area proposed for OC4 operations. A number of tributaries
also drain through the exploration licence and discharge to both Murragamba and ‘Eastern’
Creeks.
Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks both drain to Wilpinjong Creek which is located to the north of
the area proposed for OC4 and runs parallel with the Ulan-Wollar Road. Due to the location of
OC4, it is proposed that the alignments of both Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks be modified to
maximise resource extraction.
This report describes the proposed design of the diverted creek channel. Details of the
construction sequencing, methodology and staging of the works are described in the following.
In part, the Concept Design has been prepared in response to comments received from Mr
Gilbert’s initial review of the Surface Water Management Strategy, which was completed in July
2009. A summary of Mr Gilbert’s comments on the creek diversion as presented in the original
review is summarised in Table 1 below.
Table 1 SUMMARY OF ISSUES RAISED BY PEER REVIEW
SUMMARY OF ISSUE IDENTIFIED RESPONSE (MITIGATION,

MANAGEMENT, CONTINGENCY, COMMITMENT)
Hydraulic modelling results for 1 year ARI and PMF refer Appendix F
Additional plans/ figures at critical periods showing

construction sequence and how diversion construction refer Figures 16 to 22 and Chapter 6.
will be integrated in mine plan
Details of the proposed design criteria, design process and

refer Chapter 4, Section 5.1, Section 5.2, Section 5.4.
construction methodology
Integration of creek design with overall Impact

refer Section 5.3
Management Strategy

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

2.1 CATCHMENT DESCRIPTION
The site for the Preferred Project is located within the upper Goulburn River catchment. Mining
operations will predominantly occur within the catchments of Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks,
which drain to Wilpinjong Creek, a southern tributary of the Goulburn River (refer Figure 1).
The combined catchments of Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks cover an area of approximately
3400 hectares. Both creeks discharge to Wilpinjong Creek downstream of the Ulan-Wollar Road,
which follows an alignment approximately parallel to Wilpinjong Creek. Willpinjong Creek joins
Wollar Creek about 12 kilometres north-east of EL6288 and eventually discharges to the Goulburn
River. The Goulburn River travels in a north-easterly direction and discharges to the Hunter River at
Denman, about 80 kilometres from the MCP.
The Preferred Project will involve the construction of two underground mines (UG1 and UG2) which
are to be located beneath the ridgelines that separate Moolarben and Murragamba Creeks (refer
Figure 1). OC4 will be developed in the eastern section of EL6288 in an area that extends south
from the Ulan-Wollar Road and which includes the valley floors of the Murragamba and ‘Eastern’
Creek catchments.
Stage 2 run of mine (ROM) coal facilities will be located adjacent to OC4, a raw coal stockpile will be
located adjacent to the Stage 1 ROM coal facilities and OC4 surface facilities will be located at the
northern extent of OC4, south of the Gulgong-Sandy Hollow Railway (refer Figure 1).
The catchments of Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks are typically characterised by steeply sloping
wooded valley walls, with areas of out-cropping sandstone bedrock. These valley walls abruptly
transition to a flat open and mostly cleared floodplain. Vegetation cover across the lower slopes is
dominated by pasture with occasional stands of eucalypt. The majority of the open cut mining will
take place on the lower slopes, which are characterised by cleared landforms with average slopes of
no greater than 2%.
As reported by JAMMEL (2005), the majority of the mine site is located within the Ulan soil
landscape. This soil landscape is generally characterised by yellow podsolic and yellow solidic soils
that have a moderate to high erosion hazard and which have imperfect to poor drainage.
Average annual rainfall is 638 mm as recorded for Bureau of Meteorology Rainfall Gauge
No. 62036, which is located at Ulan Post Office. Daily rainfall records have been recorded at this
gauge since 1906. Table 2 lists the average monthly rainfall and potential evapo-transpiration for
the Ulan Post Office Gauge.

Table 2 SUMMARY OF AVERAGE MONTHLY RAINFALL AND POTENTIAL EVAPO-

TRANSPIRATION DATA FOR ULAN
MONTH Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL
Rainfall
73.9 61.7 52.7 41.8 46.2 44.7 47.7 48.7 43.3 55.8 56.2 66.6 638
(mm)
Evapo-
transpiration 222 168 144 83 63 59 56 78 163 140 255 226 1657
(mm)
Source: Bureau of Meteorology (2005)
A comparison between average monthly rainfall and monthly average potential evapo-transpiration
indicates that the area is an excess in evaporative capacity over rainfall in all months during an
average year. As a consequence, the area is classified as having a semi-arid climate using the
Köppen Climate Classification system. Notwithstanding, there is variability in monthly rainfall and
rainfall can exceed evapo-transpiration, particularly during the winter months.
2.2 EXISTING HYDROLOGY

The Murragamba Creek catchment is the larger of the two catchments within the Stage 2 Project
Boundary and drains an area of about 2390 ha. Murragamba Creek rises in the Munghorn Gap
Nature Reserve to the south of the area proposed for the OC4 pit. It discharges in a northerly
direction, following a relatively straight alignment through what is a relatively narrow valley. It is fed
by a number of ephemeral streams that drain the western section of the catchment, before
discharging to Wilpinjong Creek near the Ulan-Wollar Road.
OC4 will also extend to the east of the Murragamba Creek valley and into an adjoining valley that is
drained by an unnamed tributary of Wilpinjong Creek (refer Figure 1). This ephemeral stream is
referred to as ‘Eastern’ Creek. It drains a catchment area of about 1015 ha and follows a northerly
direction before it discharges to Wilpinjong Creek about 800 metres downstream from the
Murragamba / Wilpinjong Creeks confluence.
Wilpinjong Creek begins north east of the mine infrastructure area for Stage 1 of the MCP. From
this point Wilpinjong Creek flows south-west and then follows a south east alignment through the
MCP before entering the Wilpinjong Coal Mine. Wilpinjong Creek continues in a south-easterly
direction until it finishes with its confluence with Wollar Creek east of Wollar. Wollar Creek flows in a
north-easterly direction through the Goulburn River National Park where it eventually meets the
Goulburn River.
A small section of the Preferred Project, primarily the ROM pad extension, is located within the
Moolarben and Bora Creeks catchments. Moolarben Creek flows in a northerly direction until its
confluence with Sportsmans Hollow Creek at the village of Ulan. From this point the creek is
referred to as the Goulburn River (refer Figure 1).

The Goulburn River flows east toward the MCC where it is joined by Bora Creek, which is a short
ephemeral stream that has its headwaters in the ridges that separate the Moolarben and Wilpinjong
Creek valleys.
A conceptual interpretation of the surface hydrology of the catchments is presented in Figure 2.
There is evidence of a number of springs and seeps that discharge groundwater to the surface
throughout the catchments of Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks. However, the majority of this
spring water is captured by on-line farm dams.
Based on the work undertaken for Stage 1 of the MCC, the volumes of individual spring and seep
discharges within the catchment areas are relatively small. Many seeps are only visible as patches
of dampness or lush grass. The flow rate of the largest spring flow observed in the study area is
estimated at less than 1 L/s (Aquaterra, 2008).
Groundwater modelling undertaken by Aquaterra for the PPR has indicated that baseflows from the
Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creek catchments are negligible. Essentially the creeks of the
Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creek valleys are considered ephemeral as baseflow is insufficient to
maintain permanent creek flow.
Figure 2 shows the hydrologic regime across the proposed mine site. As shown, the upper reaches
of Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks originate in the Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve and drain the
area south of OC4. The Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creek valleys are relatively narrow, consisting of
open grassland with relatively little slope. Relatively steep elevated areas form a horseshoe shape
surrounding the western, southern and eastern boundaries of the valleys for each creek.
During storms, runoff from the steep upper slopes above OC4 quickly becomes concentrated in
numerous small ephemeral watercourses and gullies (refer Figure 2). These watercourses typically
diminish at the boundary of the open cut area where the steep wooded slopes meet the lower
cleared slopes within the Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creek valleys. Runoff is discharged across
these cleared areas of the catchment as either overland “sheet flow” or via
ill-defined watercourses that ultimately drain to the main channels of Murragamba and ‘Eastern’
Creeks.

3. PROPOSED CREEK DIVERSION
3.1 PRINCIPLES FOR CREEK DIVERSION DESIGN

As shown in Figure 3, the proposed OC4 mine will be situated over the existing alignment of
Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks. Accordingly, works will be required to divert the flow that would
otherwise travel along these creeks.
To maximise extraction of the coal resource within OC4 it will be necessary to realign the channel
and construct a new creek alignment for both Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks. In undertaking the
realignment, the principles outlined in the creek relocation vision statement:
“Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks are rehabilitated to an ecologically sustainable and
visually appealing landscape upon completion of mining operations for Stage 2 of the
Moolarben Coal Project”
will be achieved by implementing the following:
(i) designing a morphologically stable post-mining system of creek channels linked to an active
adjacent floodplain;
(ii) preserving the existing morphologically, archaeologically and ecologically significant section of
Murragamba Creek by preventing mining operations from occurring in these areas; and by,
(iii) developing riparian and in-stream habitat along the creek channel.
The criteria employed to achieve these objectives and the details of the proposed design are
discussed in Chapters 4 and 5 respectively.
3.2 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED CREEK DIVERSIONS

A description of the creek diversion proposal for Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks is provided in the
following.
3.2.1 Murragamba Creek

The total length of the section of Murragamba Creek that is to be realigned upstream of
Ulan-Wollar Road is approximately 5 kilometres. In comparison, the existing natural stream
length over the same extent is about 4.1kilometres.
Downstream of the Ulan-Wollar Road, the creek will continue in its present condition for
approximately 0.2 kilometres, down to its confluence with Wilpinjong Creek. An approximate
length of the proposed realignment has been given as it may vary depending on site
conditions encountered during the detail design for the creek diversion and rehabilitation.

The total length of the post-mining alignment of Murragamba Creek will consist of the
following (refer Figure 3):
a length of 5 kilometres of realigned creek channel which is to be constructed within the
area of OC4 mining operations;
the retained section of Murragamba Creek, which includes the section identified as
morphologically stable (approximately 1.1 kilometres) and the section of creek upstream
(approximately 3 kilometres); and
the stretch of creek downstream of the OC4 mining area, upstream of Ulan-Wollar Road,
which will be retained and rehabilitated (approximately 0.7 kilometres).
The proposed realignment of Murragamba Creek has been based on maximising the
opportunity to incorporate channel meanders, while at the same time recognising critical
constraints such as the existing morphologically sound section of creek, the extent and
sequence of mining for OC4, and the topography across the surrounding areas.
The meanders have been included to mimic existing conditions at the site as well as
increase the length of the diverted channel, thereby increasing the potential for stream
energy to be dissipated through bed friction and changes in flow velocity to be minimised.
As shown in Figure 3, the diversion commences downstream of the existing morphologically

sound section of Murragamba Creek; this section of the existing creek is to be retained due
to the presence of bedrock at this location. The bedrock can be used as a control to provide
stability to the channel of the proposed creek realignment.
The creek realignment begins from this point in a westerly, then northerly, then north easterly
direction until it reaches the northern boundary of OC4. Upon leaving the open cut mine
area the creek alignment follows parallel to the existing creek in a north-easterly direction
toward the Ulan-Wollar Road. The proposed realignment enables the morphologically sound
section of creek to be incorporated into the design as well as enabling mining to be
undertaken in the open cut areas.
3.2.2 Eastern Creek

The length of the ‘Eastern’ Creek realignment is approximately 4.9 kilometres, and covers
the entire length of the creek upstream from Ulan-Wollar Road. This compares with the
natural stream length of 4.2 kilometres.
‘Eastern’ Creek connects to Wilpinjong Creek approximately 0.3 kilometres downstream of

Ulan-Wollar Road. The final adopted creek length may vary depending on constraints
identified in the detail design stage of the creek reconstruction and rehabilitation. The entire
length of the creek diversion is to be constructed within the extent of Open Cut 4.

As with the Murragamba Creek realignment, the ‘Eastern’ Creek diversion is also based on
maximising the opportunity to incorporate meanders, while at the same time accounting for
the extent of mining operations for OC4 and the topography of the surrounding area.
Figure 3 shows that the proposed realignment of ‘Eastern’ Creek will follow a northerly path
through the ‘Eastern’ Creek valley.

4. CREEK DIVERSION DESIGN CRITERIA

The proposed creek diversion design has been developed based on a number of identified criteria.
The criteria relate to specific river and hydraulic post alignment conditions. The following sections
contain a summary of the criteria which have been targeted in the development of the design.
4.1 EXISTING CREEK CONDITIONS

The existing creek conditions were documented previously as part of the ‘Surface Water
Management Strategy’ (2008). This information has been extracted and is included for reference in
Appendix A. This includes hydrologic and hydraulic modelling completed to document the existing
creek conditions. Where possible, the existing creek conditions have provided a starting point for
developing the design for the creek realignment. However, the aim for the works is to also improve
on the conditions encountered within the existing creek.
4.2 HYDRAULIC CRITERIA

A number of critical hydraulic parameters have guided the decision making for the design. These
parameters include:
(i) The Froude number for the creek diversion channel and the associated in-channel velocity;
(ii) The required channel conveyance; and
(iii) The magnitude of the design flood event which will form the basis for the design of the rock riffle
structures.
In regard to (i), it is preferable that the channel slope be defined as hydraulically “gentle” for the
sections of the realigned creek channel. That is, a creek design has been developed to achieve,
where possible, a Froude Number of less than 1. This will also limit the main channel velocity that
can be expected along the creek.
In regard to (ii), the concept design for the diversion channel shape (i.e. channel cross-section) has
been developed based on the following:
Minimising the discharge of floodwaters across the mine site from the realigned channel in
events up to and including the 100 year recurrence flood.
Containment of flood flows within the creek alignment corridor for all events up to and including
the 100 year recurrence flood.
Designing the main channel section to be capable of containing flows during events up to and
including the 1 year recurrence flood.
In regard to (iii), a flood with a recurrence event of 1:20 years will be targeted for the design of the
riffle structures.

4.3 RIVER REHABILITATION CRITERIA

The concept design has been configured to ensure that the typical characteristics of a natural creek
are reinstated. In particular, numerous meanders have been incorporated between the headwaters
of each creek and Ulan Wollar Road.
These meanders have radii of curvature of approximately 50 metres. The radii of curvature and
length of the meanders have been designed using the “empirical” design guidelines outlined in the
Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology’s (CRCH) document titled, ‘A Rehabilitation
Manual for Australian Streams’ (Volume 2).
In addition, the design of the channel has also been modified to replicate the meander
characteristics of the existing channel.

5. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD
5.1 CREEK DIVERSION CONCEPT DESIGN

The concept design for the proposed creeks diversion works was developed considering the
potential implications of flooding across the post-mining landform. Erosion and sediment control and
wildlife habitat requirements have also been considered. The design also recognises the importance
of geomorphic features, stream ecology and the riparian corridor.
5.1.1 Post-mining Creek Alignments

A summary of the figures that have been prepared to document the concept design for the
proposed creek diversion is provided in Table 3.
Table 3 LIST OF FIGURES FOR CREEK DIVERSION CONCEPT DESIGN
FIGURE NO. FIGURE CONTENT
3 Murragamba & ‘Eastern’ Creek Post Mining Diversion – General Arrangement
4 Murragamba Creek Post Mining Diversion Layout – Channel Section 1 of 4
8 ‘Eastern’ Creek Post Mining Diversion Layout – Channel Section 1 of 4
12 Murragamba & ‘Eastern’ Creek Post Mining Diversion – Typical Details
Figure 3 outlines the general arrangement of the Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creek
realignment. More in-depth detail of the proposed creek realignment along each of the
creeks is provided in Figures 4 to 11. Each figure includes a plan section along the river
reach, the longitudinal profile along the channel diversion and a typical channel cross
section.

Chainages to indicate the length of the respective creek realignments and provide a
reference point have been developed and are documented in Figures 4 to 11. The zero
chainage point has been defined as the location where the respective creek lines intersect
the upstream side of the culvert structure beneath Ulan-Wollar Road. From this point,
chainages increase in an upstream direction. The grid reference point for the zero chainage
is documented on Figure 7 for Murragamba Creek and Figure 11 for ‘Eastern’ Creek.
The morphologically stable section of Murragamba Creek (CH5600 to CH6700) together with
the creek alignment upstream of this section will not be mined. Accordingly, the post-mining
landscape will be integrated with the existing creek lines. The existing Murragamba Creek
section which is proposed to remain in place post-mining is identified in Figure 3.
The creek realignment downstream of the morphologically sound section of creek (CH700 –
CH5600) will be constructed in the rehabilitated post-mining overburden areas. The
overburden will form the bed material of the permanent realignment for this reach of
Murragamba Creek. Details of the proposed realignment are provided in Figures 4 to 7.
The entire length of ‘Eastern’ Creek will be constructed using overburden material in the
post-mining rehabilitated areas. Details of the ‘Eastern’ Creek realignment are provided in
Figures 8 to 11.
5.1.2 Channel Cross Section Description

The diversion is to comprise a trapezoidal shaped low flow channel with a base width
ranging between 2 and 4.5 metres and a typical depth ranging between 0.65 and 1.45
metres. This low flow channel has been designed to carry the peak discharge in the 1 year
recurrence flood. Low flow channel side-slopes are to be graded at 1(V) in 4(H).
To either side of the low flow channel, the design incorporates an in-channel terrace. The in-
channel terrace ranges in width depending on the location within each of the creek
alignments. From the terraces, the channel rises to the finished surface of the proposed
post-mining floodplain. The terrace section has been sized to convey the 100 year
recurrence flood.
Indicative channel sections at various locations along the realigned creeks are provided in
Figures 4 to 11.
5.1.3 Longitudinal Slope

The construction of the Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creek post-mining creek alignment has
the potential to induce stream bed and bank erosion, which could result in sedimentation of
the lower reaches of both creeks as well as Wilpinjong Creek.
The post-mining alignment of Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creek has been designed to
increase the stream length and sinuosity when compared to the existing creek alignments.

This will ensure that the post-mining alignment has a reduced average bed slope compared
to the existing creek.
The post-mining alignment of Murragamba Creek will increase the overall stream length by
approximately 900 metres. This will result in an approximate overall decrease in the average
bed slope from 0.0115m/m to 0.0104m/m.
The post-mining alignment of ‘Eastern’ Creek will increase the overall stream length by
approximately 700 metres. The existing average bed slope for ‘Eastern’ Creek is
0.0144m/m, this compares to an approximate post-mining bed slope of 0.0123m/m.
As mentioned in Section 3.2, the proposed creek realignment is an approximate

representation of what will be required for the post mining creek realignment. The exact
slope of the final channel may vary slightly depending on conditions encountered during the
detail design stage of the creek rehabilitation for Murragamba and Eastern Creek and mining
conditions.
Despite the reduction in average bed slope for both creek alignments there will still be the
potential for high flow velocities within the channel. These high flow velocities may cause
bed and bank erosion due to the high shear stresses against the constructed channel
surfaces.
It is proposed that the potential for channel scour in the creek channels be addressed by the
inclusion of strategically located drop structures and constructed ramp riffles. Details of the
riffle structures, including indicative spacing between the structures is discussed following in
Section 5.2.1.
Indicative slopes along each of the realigned creeks are provided on Figures 4 to 11. It is
noted that the bed slope reported in the figures for the realigned creeks is typically less than
the average bed slope discussed above for the majority of the realigned creeks. This is a
result of the inclusion of the drop structures discussed above, which allow for more gradual
channel grades between the structures.
5.2 ADDITIONAL CHANNEL DESIGN DETAILS
5.2.1 Pool and Riffle Sequences

A pool and riffle sequence will be incorporated into the post-mining channels for both
Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks. The pool and riffle sequence will allow the channels to
mimic a more ‘natural’ creek regime while also reducing average channel bed slopes and
thereby reducing peak flow velocities.
Artificial riffles, or drop-structures, will be constructed within the low flow channel at requisite
intervals sufficient to reduce peak flow velocities over the length of each channel diversion.
The conceptual locations for these structures are shown in Figures 4 to 11.

The riffle structures will control in-channel velocities and minimise the potential for bed scour
and erosion along the low flow channel. They have been designed to allow for the passage
of fish and can be constructed to replicate aquatic habitats encountered along the existing
creek lines.
A channel slope 1(V) in 20(H) is proposed for the rock riffle. This is the standard slope
employed in the design of rock ramp/riffle structures throughout NSW to facilitate fish
passage. A typical long-section of the proposed riffle design is presented in Figure 12.
The proposed pool and riffle sequence uses a rock ramp riffle which results in an effective
channel bed drop of up to 0.5 metres. It is formed by a rock weir extending across the low
flow channel, with loosely placed rock extending downstream from the weir at an average
slope of 1(V) in 20(H).
The toe of the riffle is defined by a row of large armour stone (nominal diameter of 800 mm)
extending across the width of the channel. As part of the design, the armour stone is “keyed”
into the side-slopes of the low flow channel to provide stability, and to resist bank erosion
through the process of outflanking.
The purpose of the rock ramp riffle is to provide a mechanism for energy dissipation, thereby
preventing the formation of head cuts and bed scour. Large sized rip-rap is to be placed at
the ridge to provide roughness, increase the pool diversity and habitat, and to prevent
excessive erosion.
The rip-rap will consist of angular rock of various sizes packed tightly to reduce the porosity
of the structure. Large oversized rocks (nom dia. = 600mm) will be included in the riffles and
will protrude from the surface creating a more complex but natural surface condition, thereby
increasing habitat potential. The design effectively creates a channel bed drop that will not
impede the passage of fish.
Wherever possible the use of large woody debris will be incorporated into the design of the
pool and riffle structure. This will enable the development of a more natural design that will
use materials that may be produced during the clearing of areas that are to be mined in OC4.
It is proposed that during the detail design phase of the creek design, the Department
Primary Industries, which is part of the Department of Industry & Investment (DII) be liaised
with to determine the limit of fish migration for Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks. Above this
location, the riffle design may be modified to facilitate additional energy dissipation
characteristics which are not feasible where the provision of fish passage is deemed
necessary.

5.2.2 Vertical Drop Structures

An alternative to pool and riffle type structures is a vertical drop structure located within the
river. Figure 12 provides typical details of the drop structure. The drop height is limited to
between 0.25 and 0.3m to ensure the feasibility of fish passage during flood events. Vertical
drop structures may be used where the implementation of a riffle structure is not considered
feasible.
5.2.3 Erosion and Sediment Control

Stream bed and bank erosion can be controlled using a range of both structural measures
and vegetative techniques. There are three main types of erosion which will be addressed in
the design of the realigned channel (Rutherford et al, 2000). They are:
sub-aerial erosion;
fluvial scour; and
mass gravity failure.
Sub-aerial erosion is caused by processes which are unrelated directly to channel flow e.g.
rain splash, surface run-off, and rill erosion. This type of erosion is more common on the
upper and mid banks and is heavily dependent on the bank slope, soil characteristics and
vegetation cover. Mitigation measures to protect against sub-aerial erosion of the top soil
layer include the planting of stoloniferous and native perennial grasses which will increase
soil cover and cohesion properties, and to increase hanging cover from trees which will
decrease erosion from rain-splash.
Fluvial scour occurs due to the direct action of water flow eroding bed sediments and is
directly related to flow velocity and shear stress. It is important to mitigate against this, as
scour at the bank toe ultimately controls the rate of bank erosion. Lower bank vegetation
can decrease flow velocities close to the bank and can also strengthen bank material making
it harder to remove. Also macrophytes which grow close to the toe of the bank or in the main
channel are particularly good.
A reduction in the longitudinal grade of the revised creeks, achieved by channel lengthening
and the use of riffles will assist in reducing velocity and shear stress in the revised channel.
Mass gravity failure occurs where large sections of bank collapse in the stream. Deep
rooted riparian trees with soil binding characteristics can reinforce the failure plane and
increase bank stability. Dense tree coverage increases the thickness of the boundary layer
over the bank, substantially reducing shear stresses acting on the surface of the bank and
increasing resistance to mass bank failure.

In order to protect the realigned channel from erosion a number of techniques will be
incorporated into the design of the channel. It is anticipated that the constructed creek
channel will require rip-rap protection and rock protection of creek banks on the outside
bends of the creek and areas where high flow velocities are identified. In addition to this the
conceptual design of the creek alignment has incorporated the following:
Oversizing of the low flow path to allow for some sedimentation and to limit potential scour
during the early establishment phase.
Incorporation of a temporary retardation storage upstream of the inlet of the reconstructed
creek to ameliorate potential scour associated with high flows during establishment
phase. In this regard, it is proposed that a minimum of five years be targeted between the
construction of a creek realignment and the instigation of regular flow to the channel.
It may also be necessary to incorporate temporary armouring and reinforcement of banks in

riffle zones to provide stability during the vegetation establishment stage of the creek
realignment.
5.3 RIPARIAN CORRIDOR REHABILITATION

The overall vision for the post mining riparian corridor is one of “maintain and improve” the existing
conditions of Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks. In order to meet this objective, an Ecological
Impact Assessment (EIA) was prepared for Stage 2 Moolarben Coal Mine Environmental
Assessment documentation to manage the impacts associated with open cut mining of the area.
The EIA was prepared by Ecovision.
Ecovision has recommended a number of measures to ensure the post mining rehabilitation of the
site achieves the stated objective. The measures include the specification of types and zones for
revegetation, facilitating the development of ponded areas and replicating natural stream
characteristics through the installation of wooded debris.
The following outlines details of the integration of each of these aspects with the creek design.
5.3.1 Provision of Permanent Water Sources

It will be necessary to incorporate into the creek design areas where water is retained in
order to facilitate habitat development and food sources. To facilitate this, ponds will be
installed at various locations along the creek.
The exact layout, including number and size of the pond areas will be determined during the
detailed design stage and will require input from appropriately qualified ecologists.
A possible location for a ponded area is upstream of selected riffle structures, which have
been described in Section 5.2.1. Details of the lining characteristics which are required to
achieve water retention characteristics are discussed in Section 5.4.1.
Pond areas will also be incorporated into the post mining landform in a number of tributaries
which flow the permanent creek diversion.

5.3.2 Habitat Generation
It is proposed that the channel be vegetated to create a similar habitat to that found in the
well vegetated/forested areas of the existing Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creek channels. An
example of an existing channel section which the revegetation plan will seek to replicate is
pictured below in Plate 1.
Plate 1 Picture of Existing Creek Line Indicating Possible Revegetation

for the Post Mining Creek Alignment
A conceptual section for the proposed revegetated creek channel is shown in Figure 11.
Planting on the realigned creek will increase the riparian species diversity above the current
diversity, which has been depleted by former land use practices (ie. cattle grazing).
A combination of native shrubs, herbs, native grasses and tree species specially selected,
will be determined as part of the detail design. Examples of vegetation species that could be
used (but not limited to) to create an appropriate varietal habitat within the realigned stream,
are listed in Table 4.

Table 4 EXAMPLES OF VEGETATION SPECIES TO USED IN STREAM

REHABILITATIONS WORKS
LOCATION SPECIES
Lower Banks Arundinella nepalensis

(ie main channel zone) Melaleuca thymifolia
Mid Banks Melaleuca thymifolia (clayey soils)

(Floodplain overbank zone) Leptospermum polygalifolium (sandy soils)
Shorthair Plumegrass (Dichelachne micrantha)
Lomandra confertifolia
Kangaroo Grass (Themeda australis)
Blakely’s Redgum (Eucalyptus blakelyii)
Rough-barked Apple (Angophora floribunda)
Upper Banks Blakely’s Redgum (Eucalyptus blakelyii) – clayey soils

(Near Top of Bank- 100 year ARI channel) Yellow Box (Eucalyptus melliodora)
Grey Box (Eucalyptus moluccana)
Acacia spectablis/ polybotria (sandy soils)
Acacia decora/ Daveisia genistifolia (clayey soils)
Kangaroo Grass (Themeda australis)
Rough-barked Apple (Angophora floribunda) – sandier soils
A range of native grasses and trees are proposed for the in-channel bench and channel side-
slopes (refer Figure 11). These will be supplemented with stoloniferous grasses where
required. The potential for erosion along the in-channel terrace will be mitigated through the
use of dense copse of deep-rooted tree species with soil binding characteristics. Dense tree
coverage increases the thickness of the boundary layer over the bank, thereby reducing
shear stresses acting on the surface of the bank during high flows.
The dense copse will be aligned so as to centralise low and mid-bank flows, and thereby
minimise erosion potential. The indigenous species selection and planting density will
enhance habitat, and provide shade protection to the banks and in-stream habitat.
In addition, wooded debris is to be stockpiled throughout the life of the mine. The wooded
debris will be installed within the reach of the creek to facilitate the development of
appropriate habitat for aquatic species and to replicate natural stream conditions.

5.4 CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY

The proposed methodology to be employed in the construction of the permanent realignment of
Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks is detailed in the following sections.
5.4.1 Proposed Construction Materials & Controls

Construction in Overburden Material
The majority of the permanent creek realignment is to be constructed in overburden material
which will be placed during mining activities.
It will be necessary to compact the overburden material located along the main channel
section of the diverted creeklines to prevent excessive loss of surface water into the
overburden fill.
The exact level of compaction will be specified during the detailed design phase of the creek
diversion project. The level of compaction will be sufficient to ensure the bed and banks of
the main channel section present a significant barrier to the infiltration of water.
If necessary, remediation of the fill along the proposed main channel of the creek line may be
undertaken to achieve the desired level of compaction. Alternatively, areas where the
degree of compaction is not realised the compacted fill layer may be thickened locally to
reduce infiltration.
The controlled compacted fill layer will be approximately 300mm thick (refer Figure 11) and
will extend across the width of the main channel section. This may be compacted as a single
layer. Alternatively, the fill may be compacted in two layers where this facilitates preferable
compaction conditions. In addition, the moisture content of the soil may be modified to
achieve optimum compaction for the particular soil characteristics encountered. The
required thickness of the compacted fill layer will be confirmed during construction of the
creek diversion.
The same compacted layer is proposed beneath the riffle structures.
The overburden fill will be shaped and excavated as required to form the overbank areas
located to either side of the main channel (refer Figure 11). Some compaction of the
overbank areas will occur during construction. However, these areas are only expected to
convey creek flows on an irregular basis, during times of major flooding. Therefore, specified
compaction control for the overbank areas is not warranted.
Construction of Permanent Water Sources

In locations where the permanent water sources are to be located (refer Section 5.3), it will
be necessary to line the base of the channel with clay, which is to be stockpiled as part of
mining operations. It is proposed that the clay liner be compacted to a level of high
impermeability. The clay liner should be a minimum thickness of 300 millimetres.

5.4.2 Targeted Material Retention

The majority of material excavated through the mining operations will be used as backfill
material. However, certain materials have been identified as being of particular benefit to the
rehabilitation of the permanent creek diversion. Therefore, these materials are to be retained
from the mining operations for reuse as part of the rehabilitation works. Details of the soil
types has been identified by Jammel (2005). The specific materials to be stockpiled and
their intended use include:
topsoil, which will assist in the revegetation of the creek bed;
soil identified as having clay characteristics, which will be used to form permanent water
sources. In addition, clay may be mixed with other material to achieve the required
impermeability of the creek channel;
stone for use in rock ramp riffles, drop structures and locations requiring erosion
protection; and,
wooded debris for placement within the stream to assist in replicating natural stream
conditions.
If necessary, off-site sources will be utilised in the event of a shortfall of a key materials
during the rehabilitation process.
5.4.3 Testing of Materials

It will be necessary to undertake sampling and analysis at periodic intervals of the
overburden fill where the main channel of the creek alignment will be constructed. Collected
samples will be analysed to determine whether the soil characteristics are sufficient to
facilitate the degree of compaction which is required to achieve the permeability specified in
Section 5.4.1.
Testing will be undertaken of the in situ compacted creek bed to confirm that the desired
permeability has been achieved.
Standard testing of the compacted fill will be undertaken in accordance with the Australian
Standard titled ‘Guidelines on earthworks for commercial and residential developments’ (AS
3798), and with reference to the procedures outlined in the Australian Standard titled
‘Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes’ (AS 1289).
Given the size and scope of the creek reconstruction works, it is proposed the “Statistical
Acceptance Criteria” (refer AS 3798), which relates to control over variation in the degree of
compaction be adopted.
The proposal to adopt the Statistical Acceptance Criteria reflects the fact there may be
localised areas where the required compaction is unrealistic. However, it will ensure that an
appropriate majority of the creek line meets or exceeds the functionality expected for the
permanent creek diversion.

Detail of the performance criteria will be outlined during the detail design phase of the creek
construction.
5.4.4 Protection During Construction & Rehabilitation

The staging of the creek diversion has been developed to allow the permanent creek
diversion to be stabilised and rehabilitated over a minimum period of 5 years (refer Section
6.1). Additional time has been provided to particular stages as required by the staging of the
creek diversion works.
The 5 year time frame will be achieved through the installation of a number of temporary
dams upstream of the construction/rehabilitation of the permanent creek diversion. A pipe
system, extending from the dam to downstream end of the length of creek being constructed
or rehabilitated will discharge the necessary environmental flow.
There is provision for water to be released into the permanent creek diversion during the five
year rehabilitation and consolidation period. This may be used where required for plant
growth or to facilitate controlled testing of the rehabilitated creek diversion.
A time frame of 5 years is believed to allow sufficient time for the overburden fill beneath the
creek line to consolidate and stabilise and for the bed, banks and flood terraces to be
sufficiently revegetated.
The 5 year timeframe is intended to provide a general framework to rehabilitate the diverted
creek line. Regular monitoring of the rehabilitation process will be undertaken and should
the process be expedited, sections of the creek may become operational sooner than
anticipated with necessary consultation.
5.5 HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED CREEK DIVERSIONS
5.5.1 Changes to HEC-RAS Flood Model

In order to assess the potential impact of the post-mining creek alignments (refer
Section 5.1.1), the existing HEC-RAS model of Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creek (refer
Appendix A) was modified to include the proposed changes. The modifications included:
removal of all existing cross-sections located within the footprint of OC4, located
downstream of the morphologically sound section of Murragamba Creek (refer Figure 3);
replacement of cross-sections along Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks with the proposed
post-mining channel cross-section;
increases in the modelled length of both Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks to reflect the
increased length due to the proposed post-mining alignments; and,
inclusion of drop structures within the proposed post-mining creek alignment to reduce
peak flow velocities within the channel and reduce scour potential.

5.5.2 Results
Selected results from the analysis of the 100 year recurrence flood event have been
extracted at approximately 200 metre intervals, the results are summarised in Table 5 and
Table 5 and the predicted water surface profiles for each of the proposed creek alignments
are presented in Figures 13 and 14. HEC-RAS model outputs from the analysis are
enclosed in Appendix F.
The extent of inundation of the site in the design 100 year recurrence flood with the proposed
post-mining creek alignments in place is shown in Figure 15. It shows that the peak 100
year recurrence flood is completely contained within the proposed post-mining creek
corridors for Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks.
Table 5 and Table 5 indicate that there are still relatively high velocities of between 2 and
3 m/s within the channel of both Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creek. With this in mind, it will
be necessary to provide additional scour protection at locations where predicted velocities
are high. It is proposed that scour protection at these locations be achieved through the use
of rock rip-rap.
FIGURE 13
520
515
510
505
LEGEND
500
100 year ARI water surface profile
495 Murragamba Creek Post-Mining Channel Invert
490
485
480
475
470
465
460
455
450
ELEVATION (mAHD)
445
440 Morphologically Sound

GulgongSandyHollow Section of Creek
435 l
430 UlanWollarRoadCrossing
425 Existing Section of

Creek Retained
420
415
410
405 Rehabilitation
Area
400
-500 500 1500 2500 3500 4500 5500 6500 7500 8500 9500
DISTANCE UPSTREAM FROM ULAN-WOLLAR ROAD BRIDGE (km)

CONCEPTUAL POST- MINING DESIGN
FLOODWATER SURFACE PROFILES FOR
MURRAGAMBA CREEK
rp6173_01 - MCM Creek Concept Design
Fig 13 - Post WSP Murragamba
FIGURE 14
500
495
490
485
480
475
470
465
460
455
450
445
ELEVATION (mAHD)
440
435
430
GulgongSandyHollow
425
UlanWollarRoadCrossing
420 LEGEND
100 year ARI water surface profile
'Eastern' Creek Post-Mining Channel Invert
415
410
405
400
-500 500 1500 2500 3500 4500 5500
DISTANCE UPSTREAM FROM ULAN-WOLLAR ROAD BRIDGE (m)

CONCEPTUAL POST-MINING DESIGN
FLOODWATER SURFACE PROFILES FOR
EASTERN CREEK
Fig 14 - Post WSP Eastern

FIGURE 15
Maximum velocity within proposed

creek channel = 3.3 m/sec
Existing alignment of Murragamba Creek

Extent of Open Cut 4
Maximum velocity within channel
= 5.4 m/sec
Note: This occurs within the ‘good’ section
of Murragamba Creek
Extent of Underground Cut 2

100 YEAR RECURRENCE FLOOD EXTENTS

FOR THE PROPOSED POST MINING
fig 18 – Proposed Flood Extent
CREEK ALIGNMENTS

Table 5 DESIGN 100 YEAR ARI FLOOD LEVELS AND VELOCITIES FOR
MURRAGAMBA CREEK FOR POST-MINING CREEK ALIGNMENT
MAXIMUM SECTION AVERAGED VELOCITY

HEC-RAS
RIVER CHAINAGE PEAK LEVEL (m/s)
MODEL
(m u/s from Wollar Rd) (mAHD)
CROSS-SECTION
Left Channel Right
MORPHOLOGICALLY STABLE SECTION OF CREEK AND UPSTREAM RETAINED (refer Appendix A)

85 5179.0 448.11 1.13 3.17 1.09
80 4723.2 444.9 1.05 2.76 1.05
75 4414.2 442.81 1.03 2.78 1.06
70 4229.5 441.3 0.99 2.8 1.06
65 4021.7 439.77 0.96 2.69 1.04
60 3674.6 437.45 1.06 2.81 0.84
55 3491.5 436.42 1.11 3.09 0.87
50 3139.5 433.73 0.99 2.7 1.04
45 2852.6 431.77 1 2.62 1.01
40 2677.0 430.38 1.03 2.81 1.05
35 2292.0 427.93 0.78 2.13 0.87
30 2067.2 426.09 0.99 2.61 0.99
25 1863.2 424.44 0.97 2.82 1.05
20 1581.9 422.43 1.05 2.79 1.03
15 1194.2 419.71 1.04 3.12 1.1
12 929.4 417.91 1 2.69 1.03
11 876.4 417.48 1.07 3.12 1.09
10 753.6 416.49 1.02 2.6 0.95
9 543.5 415.16 1.1 3.12 1.04
8 508.1 414.56 1.06 2.85 0.98
7 469.4 414.36 1.05 2.81 1.03
6 381.0 413.91 1.03 2.74 1.02
5 332.9 413.71 1 2.55 0.97
4 272.2 413.53 0.93 2.23 0.87
3 212.1 413.58 0.54 1.31 0.55
2 140.9 413.57 0.44 1.09 0.31
1 64.2 413.56 0.35 0.85 0.34
0 0.0 413.56 0.31 0.71 0.31

Table 6 DESIGN 100 YEAR ARI FLOOD LEVELS AND VELOCITIES FOR ‘EASTERN’
CREEK FOR POST-MINING CREEK ALIGNMENT
HEC-RAS MAXIMUM SECTION AVERAGED VELOCITY

RIVER CHAINAGE PEAK LEVEL (m/s)
MODEL
(m u/s from Wollar Rd) (mAHD)
CROSS-SECTION
Left Channel Right
137 4869.1 466.9 1.22 2.65 1.2
130 4798.3 464.17 1.34 3.08 1.4
123 4598.2 461.24 1.4 3.12 1.37
117 4445.6 458.68 1.4 3.12 1.37
111 4200.2 456.23 1.37 3.11 1.4
105 4008.7 453.38 1.41 3.12 1.36
100 3819.4 450.69 1.32 3.12 1.43
95 3602 448.61 1.28 2.79 1.18
87 3415.1 446.29 1.51 3.35 1.29
83 3208.2 443.59 1.12 2.43 1.04
77 3021.6 441.24 1.47 3.35 1.4
69 2826.3 438.9 1.23 3.34 1.53
63 2607.2 436.56 1.12 2.56 1.15
59 2424.3 434.53 0.69 2.32 0.83
52 2213.5 431.69 1.33 3.35 1.5
46 2012.4 429.54 1.51 3.35 1.29
40 1823.7 427.23 1.34 2.94 1.19
34 1590.7 424.78 1.49 3.35 1.37
29 1393.5 422.47 1.44 3.34 1.44
24 1224.9 420.01 1.38 3.32 1.51
20 1022.1 417.96 1.24 3.32 1.53
15 804 415.95 1.3 3 1.38
9 593.4 413.26 1.38 3.32 1.51
5 430.6 411.51 1.01 2.38 1.14
0 205.4 410.82 0.54 1.3 0.58
-3 0 410.84 0.07 0.25 0.06
Road Culvert

6. STAGING OF CREEK DIVERSION

The successful rehabilitation and realignment of Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks will require the
development of a re-construction plan based on the proposed staging of the mine progression for
Open Cut 4.
The schedule for the diversion and reconstruction of affected sections of Murragamba and ‘Eastern’
Creeks is detailed below.
6.1 DIVERSION STAGING OF MURRAGAMBA AND EASTERN CREEKS

Sections 6.1.1 to 6.1.5 describe the construction and establishment of the permanent creek
diversion which will be installed progressively throughout the period of mining operations. The
staging was developed based on integration of the mine pit progression with the proposed creek
realignment works.
Figure 16 outlines an indicative timeline for the construction of the permanent diversion of
Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks. Details are provided of the period when each stage of the creek
realignment will be constructed. Subsequent to construction, an indicative timeframe of when the
creek line is expected to become operational is also provided.
In addition, detail of the temporary structures which are required to facilitate the diversion of creek
flows during construction and establishment, prior to operation of the reconstructed creek are
provided (refer Figure 16).
The staging of the proposed creek diversion works has been designed to be flexible, which will allow
for potential deviations in the proposed mining sequence, should they arise.
Figures 17 to 22 outline the proposed creek diversion works at key intervals throughout the lifetime
of the mine. The diversion works have been separated into stages on the basis of when one
continuous reach is being constructed. The staging of the creek diversions have been labelled
according to the creek name with the numerical identifier increasing in a downstream direction. For
example, the most upstream section of the Murragamba Creek diversion is referred to as “Stage
M1”.
In developing the staging of the creek layout, a nominal time frame of 5 years has been adopted to
allow sufficient time for the overburden fill to consolidate and the creek line to be revegetated and
stabilised. That is, there will be sufficient time for a substantial ground cover to be developed across
the base of the channel to ensure the potential for scour of the constructed channel is greatly
reduced, prior to introducing flow (refer Section 5.4.4).
However, Moolarben Coal will undertake regular monitoring of the diverted creek line. Should
rehabilitation of the diverted creek line be achieved in a timeframe shorter than 5 years, there is the
opportunity for sections of the creek to become operational sooner than this 5 year timeframe, with
necessary consultation.
MOORLARBEN COAL MINE CREEK CONCEPT DESIGN
PROPOSED STAGING OF DIVERSION WORKS
construction / installation operational
YEAR
Reference
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Figure
ITEM TASK
Murragamba Creek
Permanent Diversion Stage M1 Figure 17
Dam M2 Figure 18
Dam M3 Figure 18
Temporary Diversion Pipeline M1 Figure 18
Temporary Diversion Pipeline M2 Figure 20
Eastern Creek
Dam E1 Figure 19
Permanent Diversion Stage E1 Figure 19
Temporary Diversion Pipeline E1 Figure 19
Dam E2 Figure 21
Dam E3 Figure 22
Year No. Ö 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
rp6173_01 - MCM Concept Creek Design

fig 19 - Diversion Works Program FIGURE 16

6.1.1 Years 1 to 6 inclusive

Mining is proposed to commence midway up the Murragamba Creek Valley as shown in
Figure 17. The extent of mining proposed for Years 1 and 2 is shown in Figure 17 and the
extent of mining through the period of Years 3 to 6 is shown in Figure 18. Mining in Years 1
to 6 will progress south up the Murragamba Valley. The existing creek line will not be mined
through until Year 7, which is shown for reference in Figure 18.
No temporary diversion works will be required until Year 7 of mining operations. Provided
below is a description of the permanent and temporary diversion works required during this
period of mining.
Permanent Diversion Works

The extent of mining proposed through years 1 to 6 coincides with a section of the realigned
creek channel, identified as ‘Permanent Diversion Stage M1’. Construction of Stage M1 will
progress throughout Years 1 to 6 of mining, as placement and consolidation of overburden
allows. The extent of Stage M1 can be seen in Figure 18.
Temporary Diversion Works

Prior to excavating Murragamba Creek at Year 7, two dams will be constructed on
Murragamba Creek during Year 6. The dams are identified as M2 and M3 and their location
is shown on Figure 18. The dams will facilitate capture and diversion of Murragamba Creek
flows from the upper catchment around the active pit.
Dam M2 is required to capture and divert run-off in the local catchment upstream of the pit, it
will be removed due to mining at the beginning of Year 13. Dam M3 is required to manage
run-off from the catchment upstream of the active pit and to control discharge through the
rehabilitated creek. This dam will remain in place until the diverted creek channel is fully
operational.

At the beginning of Year 7, mining will re-commence adjacent to the location where mining
commenced in the Murragamba Creek Valley (refer Figure 18). It will progress north from
this location (refer Figure 19).
From year 10 onwards, mining operations will progressively move eastward, out of the
Murragamba Creek valley and into the ‘Eastern’ Creek valley. It is anticipated that during
years 11 to 12 of mining operations, the downstream section of ‘Eastern’ creek will be mined.
The progression of the mine pit in year 7 to 12 can be seen in Figure 19.
FIGURE 17
MURRAGAMBA CREEK IS
NOT MINED UNTIL YEAR 7
OF OPEN CUT 4
OPERATIONS
LEGEND
Stage 2 Project
Boundary
Overburden
Emplacement
Outline of Active
mine pit (showing
year of mining)
Rehabilitation
Catchment
Boundary
Year 2 Mining
Natural Surface
0 500 1000
metres
MOOLARBEN COAL PROJECT – STAGE 2

MINING YEARS 1 - 2
Moolarben Coal Project PPR Creek Diversion Concept
fg6173_05am110303-figA_Creek Diversion yrs 1-2.doc CREEK DIVERSION STAGING
FIGURE 18
MURRAGAMBA CREEK IS
NOT MINED UNTIL YEAR 7
OF OPEN CUT 4
OPERATIONS
LEGEND
Stage 2 Project
Boundary
Overburden
Emplacement
TEMPORARY Outline of active
DIVERSION mine pit (showing
PIPELINE M1 year of mining)
Rehabilitation
PERMANENT DIVERSION MURRAGAMBA Catchment

CREEK STAGE M1 CONSTRUCTION, Boundary
CONSOLIDATION & VEGETATION
Proposed Clean
Water Dam
Temporary
diversion
pipeline/channel
Permanent Creek
DAM M2 Diversion
Year 7 Mining
Natural Surface
0 500 1000
metres
DAM M3

MINING YEARS 3 – 7
fg6173_05am110303-fig17_Ck Diversion yrs 3-7.doc CREEK DIVERSION STAGING


The progression of the creek diversion during this period of mining is outlined in Figures 19.
Permanent and temporary diversions proposed during this period are described in the
following section.

During this period Stage M2 of the Murragamba Creek permanent diversion will be
constructed, as overburden emplacement and consolidation allows. Construction of Stage
M2 will be complete around year 11. The alignment of Stage 2 is indicated in Figure 19.
Dam M3 will be maintained throughout this period to ensure that flow through the creek from
the upper Murragamba Catchment is diverted around the active pit and diverted creek
channels undergoing rehabilitation.
Based on the 5 year timeframe adopted for construction, consolidation and revegetation,
Stage M1 will become operational at the commencement of year 13. However, since it
drains directly to Stage M2, which will still be undergoing rehabilitation, the two stages will
become operational together in year 16. Nonetheless, during this period it is envisaged that
run-off from the local catchment draining directly to the diverted channels will be conveyed
by them.
In addition, the degraded southern 700 metres of Murragamba Creek will be rehabilitated to
enhance the existing natural features of the creek and to provide bank protection to the
existing channel. It is anticipated that rehabilitation works will mainly involve landscaping
and replanting of native species (refer Figure 19).
Once mining is completed in the northern section of the ‘Eastern’ Creek valley a permanent
creek alignment will be constructed in the rehabilitated area where overburden placement is
located. The permanent creek alignment for ‘‘Eastern’ Creek will be located approximately
300m west of the existing creek alignment and is shown in Figure 19. This section of the
permanent creek alignment is referred to as ‘Permanent Diversion Stage E1’.

To facilitate the delivery of environmental flow, ‘Temporary Diversion Pipeline M1’, will be
installed to convey water stored from Dam M2 to the downstream end of the Murragamba
Creek (refer Figure 19).
Near the commencement of mining in the ‘Eastern’ Creek valley it will be necessary to
construct a temporary dam upstream of the projected Year 16 mine pit shell. Year 16 has
been selected since only a small amount of mining will take place between Years 12 and 16
in ‘Eastern’ Creek, thus representing the most efficient location for the dam. The indicative
location of the dam, identified as ‘Dam E1’ is shown on Figure 19. The dam will prevent
water entering the mine pit, together with the construction of any bunding upstream of the pit.
The dam will remain operational until it is removed by mining operations at the beginning of
Year 17.
FIGURE 19
REHABILITATE DRAFT
EXISTING SECTION OF
MURRAGAMBA CREEK
PERMANENT DIVERSION
MURRAGAMBA CREEK STAGE M2
CONSTRUCTED/ CONSOLIDATED/
VEGETATED DURING YEARS 9 -12
LEGEND
PERMANENT DIVERSION Stage 2 Project
EASTERN CREEK STAGE E1 Boundary
CONSTRUCTION & CONSOLIDATION
Overburden
Emplacement
Outline of active
mine pit (showing
year of mining)
TEMPORARY Rehabilitation
DIVERSION
PIPELINE E1
Catchment
Boundary
DAM E1 Proposed Clean
Water Dam
DAM M2 TEMPORARY
DIVERSION Temporary
PIPELINE M1 diversion
pipeline/channel
PERMANENT DIVERSION
MURRAGAMBA CREEK STAGE M1 Permanent Creek
REHABILITATED
Diversion
Year 12 Mining
Natural Surface
0 500 1000
DAM M3 metres



In conjunction with Dam E1, it will be necessary to install ‘Temporary Diversion Pipeline E1’
to divert environmental flows from the dam once the existing creek has been excavated by
mining operations.
The pipeline will convey water that is stored in Dam E1 downstream of the Stage E1
permanent diversion into the existing ‘Eastern’ Creek alignment (refer Figure 19). An
indicative layout for the pipeline is included on Figure 19.

At the beginning of Year 13, mining will recommence in the Murragamba Creek Valley,
adjacent to location of the active pit in Year 7. Mining will progress south up the valley,
resulting in the removal of Dam M2 and a section of the existing Murragamba Creek.
However, diversion infrastructure to capture and divert flow will already be in place.
From Year 16, the active pit will no longer affect the diverted creek line, maintaining a
distance of at least one hundred metres between the active pit and the existing creek, which
is to remain in place as part of the post mining landscape.
Throughout this period, Dam M3 will manage run-off from undisturbed catchments in the
Murragamba Creek Valley. This will prevent run-off from entering the open cut pit and the
Section of M2.
During this period, a small amount of mining will occur in the ‘Eastern’ Creek Valley, the
extent of which can be seen in Figure 20.

By this stage, it is anticipated that construction will be complete on the Permanent Diversion
of Stages M1 and M2. However, for Years 13 to 15, flow in the diverted creek will be limited
to run-off from the local catchment to ensure a sufficient rehabilitation period for Stage M2.
During Year 16, construction will be completed for a small section of the Murragamba Creek
‘Permanent Diversion Stage M3’ (refer Figure 20). The extent of the permanent creek
diversion works during this period is outlined on Figure 20.
It is anticipated Stages M1 and M2 will become fully operational at the beginning of Year 16.
Rehabilitation of ‘Permanent Diversion Stage E1’ will continue.

Run-off will continue to be captured and diverted by Dam M3 and Dam E1 around the active
pit and areas of the creek channels undergoing rehabilitation. As discussed previously,
temporary diversion pipelines will facilitate conveyance of environmental flow.
‘Temporary Diversion Pipeline M2’ will be installed towards the end of Year 12 and will begin
operation once the existing creek alignment is excavated by the mine. Temporary Diversion
FIGURE 20
PERMANENT DIVERSION
MURRAGAMBA CREEK STAGE M2 -
CONSOLIDATION, REHABILITATION
YEARS 13-15
PERMANENT DIVERSION EASTERN

CREEK STAGE E1 CONSTRUCTION &
CONSOLIDATION LEGEND
Stage 2 Project
PERMANENT DIVERSION
Boundary
MURRAGAMBA CREEK STAGES M1 &
M2 OPERATIONAL AT YEAR 16 Overburden
Emplacement
Outline of active
mine pit (showing
year of mining)
Rehabilitation
Catchment
Boundary
Proposed Clean
DAM E1 Water Dam
Temporary
diversion
pipeline/channel
TEMPORARY DIVERSION
Permanent Creek
PIPELINE M2 (CONFIGURATION
Diversion
AT YEAR 16)
Year 16 Mining
Natural Surface
PERMANENT DIVERSION MURRAGAMBA

CREEK STAGE M3 CONSTRUCTED YEAR
DAM M3
16 0 500 1000
metres



Pipeline E1 will continue to convey flow around the active mine pit. An indicative layout for
the pipeline is provided in Figure 20.

During Years 17 to 18, mining will progress simultaneously along the Murragamba and
‘Eastern’ Creek valleys to the south. No additional excavation of the existing Murragamba
Creek line will occur during this period (refer Figure 21). Mining the Murragamba Creek
Valley will finish in Year 18.
Stages M1 and M2 of the permanent diversion will be operational during this period.
The excavation of the existing alignment of ‘Eastern’ Creek will continue towards the south.
As this occurs, it will be necessary to relocate the temporary dam and diversion pipeline.

Consolidation and rehabilitation of ‘Permanent Diversion Stage M3’ will continue during this
period. This section of the creek realignment is identified on Figure 21.
Based on the progression of the mining, it is anticipated that ‘Permanent Diversion Stage E2’
will be constructed during Years 17 to 19 of the mining operations (refer Figure 19).

Dam M3, will continue to capture and divert flow from the Murragamba Creek catchment via
‘Temporary diversion pipeline M2’ into Stage M1 of the permanent diversion (refer Figure
21).
In the ‘Eastern’ Creek valley, the construction of the temporary creek works will progress in a
similar fashion as to what occurred during Years 11 to 16. That is, a temporary dam
structure will be constructed upstream of the Open Cut pit. The temporary dam structure will
prevent surface water from entering the pit and can be used for environmental flows in
‘‘Eastern’ Creek.
Provision is made for the installation of two temporary dam structures, identified as ‘Dam E2’
and ‘Dam E3’. It is proposed that Dam E2 be constructed upstream of the extent of the Year
18 mining pit shell (refer Figure 21). Similarly, Dam E3 is to be constructed at the upstream
end of mining operations in the ‘Eastern’ creek valley. It is anticipated this dam will divert
flow during Years 19 and 20 of mining operations.
‘Temporary Diversion Pipeline E2’ and ‘Temporary Diversion Pipeline E3’ will be installed to
convey environmental flow from Dam E2 and Dam E3 respectively downstream of the creek
diversion works.
FIGURE 21

CREEK STAGE E1 OPERATIONAL
CREEK STAGES M1 & M2 OPERATIONAL
LEGEND
Stage 2 Project
Boundary
Overburden
Emplacement
Outline of Active
mine pit (showing
year of mining)
Rehabilitation
TEMPORARY PERMANENT DIVERSION EASTERN
DIVERSION CREEK STAGE E2 CONSTRUCTION,
CONSOLIDATION & VEGETATION Catchment
PIPELINE M2
Boundary
Proposed Clean
Water Dam
TEMPORARY DIVERSION Temporary
PIPELINE E2/ E3
diversion
pipeline/channel
DAM E2 Permanent Creek
DAM M3
(De-commissioned year 19)
Diversion
CREEK STAGE M3 CONSOLIDATION,
VEGETATION DURING YEARS 17- 19
DAM E3
0 500 1000
metres

Moolarben Coal Project PPR Creek Diversion Concept CREEK DIVERSION STAGING
fg6173_05am110303-fig19_Ck Diversion yrs 8-12.doc


6.1.5 Years 20 to 24 Inclusive

The permanent diversion for ‘Eastern’ Creek will continue in a southerly direction through
‘Eastern’ Creek valley as mining progresses up the valley. As mining is completed in the
Open Cut pit, the permanent alignment will be constructed in the rehabilitated area of the
valley.
Following this, ‘Permanent Diversion Stage E3’ will be constructed from Year 20 to Year 21.
The extent of Stage E3 is outlined on Figure 22. It is anticipated that Stage E3 will be fully
operational in Year 27.
Although mining operations are projected to finish at the end of Year 24, it is proposed that
the lease relinquishment period be extended to allow for the sufficient rehabilitation and
establishment of Stages E2 and E3.

The yearly mine progression, anticipated dam locations and temporary pipeline layouts are
outlined on Figure 22.
By Year 20, mining in Eastern’ Creek valley will be completed. However the permanent
realigned creek channel will not be allowed to carry uncontrolled creek flow until the 5 year
period allowing for rehabilitation has elapsed. Therefore Dam E3 and Permanent Diversion
E3 will remain in place until Year 27.
6.1.6 Comparison of Final Alignments to Existing Creek

The final alignments for Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks have been based on
endeavouring to replicate a natural stream and to function as a catchment drainage system.
The concept designs have been developed on the basis of providing a morphologically
stable post-mining creek system while also preserving stable and environmentally sensitive
sections along the original creek alignments.
A comparison of the present and post mining alignment of the creeks has been outlined
previously (refer Figure 3).
6.2 CLEAN SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT

In addition to the permanent creek diversion works, it will be necessary to divert and contain surface
runoff upstream of the open cut pit to prevent water contamination. The diverted water will be used
as a clean water source for environmental flows for both Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creek.
The surface water runoff from areas upstream of OC4 will be diverted around the open cut pit.
Water will be diverted through trench drains either directly into the existing creek channel or into
temporary clean water storage dams. Water stored in a clean water storage dam would then be
piped to a suitable location and discharged into Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks.
FIGURE 22

CREEK STAGES M1 & M2 OPERATIONAL

CREEK STAGE E1OPERATIONAL
LEGEND
Stage 2 Project
Boundary
Overburden
Emplacement
Outline of Active
mine pit (showing
year of mining)
PERMANENT DIVERSION EASTERN CREEK
STAGE E2 CONSOLIDATION/ VEGETATION FINAL Rehabilitation
DURING YEARS 19-23, OPERATIONAL YEAR 24 VOID
Catchment
Boundary
TEMPORARY DIVERSION PIPELINE M2
(De-commissioned year 22) Proposed Clean
Water Dam
Temporary
diversion
pipeline/channel
TEMPORARY DIVERSION
PERMANENT DIVERSION MURRAGAMBA Permanent Creek
DAM M3 PIPELINE E3
CREEK STAGE M3 CONSOLIDATION/ (De-commissioned Diversion
VEGETATION DURING YEARS 19-21, year 22) PERMANENT DIVERSION
OPERATIONAL YEAR 22 EASTERN CREEK STAGE Natural Surface
E3 CONSOLIDATION/ Post-mining
VEGETATION
OPERATIONAL YEAR 26
0 500 1000
DAM E3
metres



Clean water storage dams within the Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks catchments will be
connected to allow transfer across the system.
The location of diversion drains and clean water storage dams has been conceptually developed for
a number of key years of OC4. This can be observed in Figures 23 to 28. The clean water storage
dams have been designed to contain the runoff from a 100 year recurrence event from the
catchment upstream of each dam. The volume of each storage dam is also shown in Figures 23 to
28. Each of these dams will be constructed as required by the mine pit progression plan and staging
of the diversion works, and will be decommissioned when rehabilitated areas are fully established.
In locations where it is not possible to gravity drain water from the proposed clean water dams to
Murragamba or ‘Eastern’ Creek it will be necessary to pump the water to a suitable discharge point.
It will be necessary to locate the discharge point downstream of any disturbed areas. The
requirement for discharge is discussed further in Chapter 5 of the report titled ‘Supplementary
Surface Water Investigations Including Water Balance Modelling’ (WorleyParsons, 2011) (SSWI).
Indicative details of the clean water dams, including their size, location and purpose, is summarised
in Table 7 below. Actual sizing will be confirmed through detailed engineering design prior to the
construction. Mine sediment and erosion control structures required for mine water are described in
the Surface Water Management Strategy (November, 2008) Report. Sizing of sediment dams in
mine areas has been updated in the SSWI (2011).
FIGURE 23
LEGEND
Stage 2 Project
Boundary
Overburden
Emplacement
Rehabilitation
Catchment
Boundary
Proposed Clean
Water Dam
Table Drain
Proposed Bund
DAM M1 Pump/Gravity Flow

6.7 ML System
Concentrated
Clean Water flow
(showing peak
concentrated 100
year flow)
Clean Water
Surface Flow
Dirty Water Surface
Flow
Year 2 Mining
Natural Surface
Outline of active
mine pit (showing
year of mining)
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

YEARS 1-2
fg6173_05am110303-fig23_SWMS yrs 1-2.doc

FIGURE 24
LEGEND
Stage 2 Project
Boundary
Overburden
Emplacement
Rehabilitation
Catchment
Boundary
DAM M2 Proposed Clean
35 ML
Water Dam
Table Drain
Proposed Bund
Pump/Gravity Flow
System
Concentrated
DAM M5 Clean Water flow
6 ML
(showing peak
concentrated 100
year flow)
DAM M3
DAM M4 575 ML Clean Water
6 ML Surface Flow
Dirty Water Surface
Flow
Year 7 Mining
Natural Surface
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

YEAR 7
fg6173_05am110303-figB_Creek Diversion yrs 3-7.doc
FIGURE 25
LEGEND
Stage 2 Project
Boundary
Overburden
Emplacement
Rehabilitation
DAM E1 Catchment
362 ML Boundary
DAM M2
Proposed Clean
35 ML Water Dam
Table Drain
Proposed Bund
Pump/Gravity Flow
System
Concentrated
DAM M5 Clean Water flow
6 ML
DAM M3 Clean Water
575 ML Surface Flow
DAM M4 Dirty Water Surface
6 ML Flow
Contour of natural
surface at mining
year 12

MINING YEARS 12
fg6173_05am110303-figB_Creek Diversion yrs 3-7.doc SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

FIGURE 26
LEGEND
Stage 2 Project
Boundary
Overburden
Emplacement
Rehabilitation
DAM E1 Catchment
362 ML Boundary
Proposed Clean
Water Dam
Table Drain
Proposed Bund
Pump/Gravity Flow
System
DAM M3 Concentrated
DAM M4 575 ML Clean Water flow
6 ML
Clean Water
Surface Flow
Dirty Water Surface
Flow
Contour of natural
surface at mining
year 16

MINING YEARS 16
fg6173_05am110303-figB_Creek Diversion yrs 3-7.doc SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
FIGURE 27
DAM E4
17.5 ML
LEGEND
Stage 2 Project
Boundary
Overburden
Emplacement
Rehabilitation
Catchment
Boundary
Proposed Clean
Water Dam
Table Drain
Proposed Bund
DAM M3 Pump/Gravity Flow

575 ML System
Concentrated
Clean Water flow
Clean Water
Surface Flow
DAM E3 Dirty Water Surface

138 ML Flow
Contour of natural
surface at mining
year 19

MINING YEARS 19
fg6173_05am110303-fig27_SWMS yrs 19.doc SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

FIGURE 28
LEGEND
DAM E4
17.5 ML Stage 2 Project
Boundary
Overburden
Emplacement
Dam E3, E4 and E5 are only
required while rehabilitation Rehabilitation
is being carried out
Catchment
Boundary
Proposed Clean
Water Dam
DAM E5 Table Drain

35 ML
Proposed Bund
Pump/Gravity Flow
System
Concentrated
Clean Water flow
Clean Water
Surface Flow
DAM E3 Dirty Water Surface

138 ML Flow
Contour of natural
surface at mining
year 19

MINING YEARS 24
fg6173_05am110303-fig28_SWMS yrs 24.doc SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

Table 7 INDICATIVE SIZING OF CLEAN WATER DAMS
CAPACITY REFERENCE
DAM NAME LOCATION PURPOSE
(ML) FIGURE(s)
M1 South of Year 1 open cut pit Store & Divert Clean Water 7 23
On-stream storage south of
M2 Store & Divert Clean Water 35 18-19, 24-25
Year 7 active pit
Store & Divert Clean Water
Downstream end of
Minimise discharge of flow to
M3 Morphologically stable section 575 18-22, 24-28
realigned channel during
of Murragamba Creek
rehabilitation
West of Year 6 mining
M4 Store & Divert Clean Water 6 25,26
operations
West of Year 6 mining
M5 Store & Divert Clean Water 6 25
operations
‘Eastern’ Creek, Upstream of Minimise discharge of flow to
E1 365 19 – 20,25-26
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rehabilitation
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rehabilitation
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rehabilitation
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operations
South of Year 20 mining
E5 Store & Divert Clean Water 35 28
operations
6.2.1 Maintenance of Riparian Flows

The mine operations that will be undertaken as part of the Preferred Project have the
potential to reduce the base environmental flows that enter the Wilpinjong creek system from
the Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creek catchments. Environmental flows are required to
maintain a healthy creek system by maintaining a supply of water that can be utilised by the
environment as well as downstream uses that require the water for extractive purposes.

In order to prevent the degradation of Wilpinjong Creek from the loss of environmental flows,
it will be necessary to utilise any ‘clean’ water that is captured at the site to maintain the base
riparian flows in the Wilpinjong creek system. This will be supplemented with water from
Splitters Hollow Dam, (an on-stream dam on Wilpinjong Creek) where required.
The clean water diversion infrastructure as described in Section 6.2 has been designed to
ensure that no run-off from clean surface water areas on site will be retained for the purpose
of mining. Rather, run-off from these areas will be discharged off-site as efficiently as
possible. The framework for the discharge of riparian flow to Wilpinjong Creek is described
in Chapter 5 of the SSWI (2011).
6.2.2 Downstream Water Users

The proposed water management system has been designed to ensure that the water
management needs of the Preferred Project in terms of water quality control, management of
pit inflows and prevention of ingress of floodwaters are achieved while minimising the impact
on the Wilpinjong Creek system.
The system has been designed to utilise poorer quality runoff from the mining area for coal
processing and dust suppression. This will minimise the potential for adverse off-site water
quality impacts as a result of discharges. A staged water management system has been
developed that seeks to minimise the catchment area of the mine water management system
at any time while still providing adequate control for runoff from disturbed areas and
prevention of inflows from drainage lines and creeks into the open cut pit.
As mining progresses, mined sections will be rehabilitated and a post-mining landform will be
created. This will involve shaping the rehabilitated area to enable surface water runoff from
the upper catchment to flow to the rehabilitated Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creek
alignments. The post-mining landform is discussed in more detail in Section 6.3. Based on
current mine planning, rehabilitation is expected to occur from approximately Year 2
onwards.
Once mining ceases and disturbed areas are rehabilitated, annual flows from Murragamba
and ‘Eastern’ Creek flowing into Wilpinjong Creek are expected to be similar to those existing
prior to mining in the long term. In the period immediately following mining there may be
some slight reduction in surface water run-off from the two catchments, as discussed in
Section 6.3.
6.2.3 Potential Impact on Flows to Wilpinjong Creek

The mining operations that are proposed as part of Stage 2 of the MCC have the potential to
reduce flow from Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks that enter Wilpinjong Creek and the
upper reaches of the Goulburn River.
Analysis was undertaken to determine the possible reduction in flows from the sub-
catchments within Project Boundary. This involved determining the predicted runoff from the

Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creek catchments and comparing it to the expected runoff from
the post-mining landscape.
The assessment of the potential reduction in streamflow is documented in the Surface Water
Management Strategy.
6.3 PROPOSED POST- MINING LANDFORM

It will be necessary to rehabilitate the overburden areas of the open cut pit on a progressive basis.
Rehabilitation will include shaping and contouring of the backfilled landform.
Contouring of the post-mining landform is necessary as it will allow the conveyance of surface water
flows from the undisturbed upper reaches of the catchments down to the rehabilitated main channels
of Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks. A conceptual post-mining landform has been prepared and is
shown in Figure 29. Appropriate measures to manage erosion and sediment control, such as
contour banks, will be incorporated into the post mining landform.
Figure 29 indicates that a series of ridges and drainage lines will be required to enable surface
water flows to be concentrated and directed into both Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks. This will
enable the flow of surface water over the rehabilitated area towards local drainage networks.
Erosion and sediment control structures such as contour banks and sediment ponds will be included
in the development of the final landform to reduce the risk of soil loss. Other energy dissipation
structures will be included as deemed necessary.
The location of drainage lines has been designed to incorporate water storage areas required as
part of the mine surface water management strategy (i.e. sedimentation structures) into the post-
mining landform.
The post-mining landform aims to utilise the existing ridge lines of the surrounding catchment. The
designed ridge lines will be an extension of existing ridge lines that are present in the upper
undisturbed portion of the catchment.

7. MITIGATION & CONTINGENCY MEASURES

A number of different scenarios have been identified which have the potential to affect the
performance of the permanent diversions of Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks. These scenarios
included the following:
Settlement of backfilled overburden and waste rock materials causing cracking of the bed and
banks of the realigned creeks and subsequent loss of in-channel surface flows;
Infiltration and loss of in-channel surface flows into backfilled overburden and waste rock
materials caused by poorly prepared reconstructed creek beds;
The occurrence of a major flood event during the period in which the creek diversion is being
revegetated, stabilised and rehabilitated; and,
Excessive erosion and sediment transport of the creek bed downstream of the Project
Boundary.
The following describes measures which have been developed to reduce the impact of the potential
impact scenarios identified above. A number of strategies will be implemented to achieve this as
discussed in the following sections.
7.1 MONITORING OF THE PERMANENT CREEK REALIGNMENT

Each of the permanent creek realignments will be monitored on a periodic basis. Periodic
monitoring will ensure the early detection of locations within the realigned creek where excessive
consolidation, erosion or inhibited plant growth may be occurring. This will facilitate the application
of appropriate remediation techniques.
In addition, it will be necessary to ensure that those locations within the creek channel that will
function as ponded areas (refer Section 5.3), are adequately protected against surface fractures.
Since the ponded areas are proposed to be clay lined, it is expected that any fracture zones which
may develop will self anneal due to the properties of clay. However, monitoring of the creek lines
will determine any non conformance within the creek lines and allow the implementation of
appropriate contingency measures including remediation in consultation with relevant regulators.
7.2 REMEDIATION TECHNIQUES

The techniques employed to undertake remediation will depend on the particular conditions which
arise during the rehabilitation of the creek line.
In the first instance, remediation may replicate aspects of the original design and rehabilitation
proposal described previously in this report. This will include planting additional vegetation or
undertaking further compaction of the creek bed to provide stability to the creek realignment and
prevent the loss of surface flow.

Periodic monitoring of the creek will identify locations within the bed and banks where settlement has
occurred leading to excessive infiltration. This may be localised settlement or settlement along a
length of the diverted creek channel. The possible remediation options for this scenario include the
following:
x Where local settlement of the channel has occurred, overburden material may be used to
restore the channel to its intended functionality. If necessary, additional compaction and
revegetation of the layer may be undertaken.
x Alternatively, it may be more effective to line the settled area with clay so that it forms a
permanent water source. The viability of this procedure will depend on the size of the
settlement and its context within the overall creek alignment.
x Where the settlement is likely to result in the formation of a scour hole, leading to erosion,
selected rip-rap may be placed to protect the scour hole from further erosion.
x If a section of the channel undergoes settlement, an assessment will be made of the potential
impact on the creek functionality. Extra overburden material will be compacted as necessary to
prevent infiltration of surface water.
Where infiltration and excessive loss of surface flow is identified, the following is proposed:
x An inspection of the site will be undertaken and if necessary, a monitoring program instituted in
consultaiton with the relevant authorities.
x The impact on riparian flows will be established and appropriate remedation techniques
identified, as listed above.
In the unlikely event that remediation fails, the following steps will be taken for localised sections of
creek:
x Any vegetation should be removed and stored in a suitable location, to be replanted following
repatriation of the channel;
x The section of creek bed should be removed. The material should be re-confirmed that it is
suitable for reuse as bed and bank material. If not it should be placed elsewhere and more
suitable material provided.
x The creek channel should be reinstated and compacted as originally detailed. Following this,
the area is required to be revegetated.
7.3 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

At the downstream end of each reconstructed section of the creek channel, a sediment trap will be
installed which will be maintained while the creek is being constructed and rehabilitated. This will
allow for the capture and repatriation of the erosion of sediments while the creek channel is still
being established.

In locations where excessive erosion occurs within the reconstructed creek channel, rock rip-rap or
other suitable material will be used to provide protection to the creek bed and banks. The rip-rap will
be placed as required to stabilise the eroded stream. In addition, rock and gravel may be used to
anchor finer bed sediments and prevent erosion.
7.4 FLOODING OF THE PERMANENT CREEK DIVERSION

Temporary dams will be installed at the upstream end of the creek diversions (refer Section 6.2).
The primary purpose of these dams is to capture and store clean water, to be released in order to
meet riparian flow requirements. However, some provision for the capture and storage of flood
water is proposed to retard the peak of the hydrograph and volume of floodwater entering the
rehabilitated creek. The exact quantity of flood storage will vary depending on the size of the
catchment draining to the dam and the quantity of rainfall which has fallen and been stored in period
prior to the flood event.
In addition, inspection of the revised creek alignment will be undertaken following a flood event. As
a general guideline, inspection will be undertaken following a flood event equivalent to the 1 year
ARI flood (i.e. near bank full flow of the main channel section). Observation of a particular flood
event will be required to assess if an inspection of the reinstated creek line is necessary.
In the event that a flood occurs which causes damage to the reconstructed creek prior to mine
closure, remediation of the creek will be undertaken in accordance with the remediation measures
outlined in Section 7.2.

8. CONCLUSION
The Preferred Project will involve an extension to mining operations proposed as part of Stage 1,
which was approved by the Minister for Planning on 6 September 2007. The extension involves two
new underground mines (Underground No’s 1 and 2) and a new open cut mine (OC4). The
underground mines that are proposed as part of Preferred Project will be located below the
sandstone ridges that form the catchment divide between Moolarben and Murragamba Creeks.
OC4 is to be located within the floor of the Murragamba Valley and an adjoining valley to the east
which has been referred to as the ‘Eastern’ Creek Valley.
Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks are ephemeral streams that drain self-contained catchments to
Wilpinjong Creek, which is located immediately north of the Project Boundary. Due to their location
within the proposed mining footprint for OC4, extensive sections of both streams will be mined for
resource extraction. As a result, sections of both streams will need to be diverted. New sections of
channel will need to be constructed where diversions of the stream are required during the mining
operation.
Investigations undertaken for this report and the Surface Water Management Strategy (2008) have
established that most of the lengths of both Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks within the OC4
footprint are either significantly altered or severely eroded. This observed erosion is due to prior
unsustainable land management practices including wholesale clearing of the valley floor, and
extended periods of overgrazing followed by intense rainfall events.
A section of Murragamba Creek has been retained due to it being morphologically stable, since the
channel is formed in bedrock. Also, it consists of a steeper grade which is beneficial to the stability
of the overall creek diversion design. In addition it contains beneficial ecological and archaeological
characteristics. The section upstream from here will also be retained.
However, the remainder of Murragamba Creek downstream of the morphologically stable section of
creek and ‘Eastern’ Creek are proposed to be mined as part of the Preferred Project. Hence, it is
considered that stream geomorphology does not present as an impediment to mining of most of the
lengths of both creeks. In addition, flood characteristics for the existing creeks indicate that flood
flows are retained in-bank for most design events.
The ephemeral creeks follow a relatively straight alignment and do not exhibit any notable meander
characteristics. As a result, the adjoining landforms do not present as significant floodplain
structures and are not critical to fluvial processes within either valley.

Therefore, diversion of the majority of the lengths of both creeks is considered feasible and can
occur with minimal impact on downstream river systems. A concept design has been developed, to
outline and detail the realignment and describe the features necessary to implement the design.
The particular features of the concept design which has been developed include:
preservation of a morphologically significant section of the central reach of Murragamba Creek.
Preservation of this section will also assist in minimising the potential for head cuts and bed
scour in adjacent sections of the realigned creek channel;
design of a morphologically stable post-mining system of creek channels linked to an active
adjoining floodplain;
mimicking natural creek features such as meanders in the creek realignment. This will provide
stability for the creek diversion by reducing the longitudinal grade of the post alignment creek in
comparison to the existing system and the associated flow velocity;
the design of bed controls that will foster the formation of pool and riffle sequence post-mining,
and which will provide a mechanism for reach by reach management of any episodes of scour
or bank erosion in response to large flows;
the development of a riparian and in-stream habitat along the realigned creeks;
compaction of the bed to reduce infiltration loss;
use of clay lining in places to enable the development of pools which provide wildlife habitat
through retention of water; and,
maintenance of riparian flows.
The implementation of these features will ensure that the post-mining creek channels for both
Murragamba Creek and ‘Eastern’ Creek are morphologically stable and will not impact negatively on
downstream river systems. In addition, the proposed design has been developed to improve on the
existing creek conditions.

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Version 2.80’

Appendix A – ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING FLOOD

CHARACTERISTICS
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Appendix A contains information extracted from Chapter 5 of WorleyParsons report titled,

‘Moolarben Coal Project EA2, Surface Water Management Strategy’ (2008), which documents
the existing condition of Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks. The existing conditions provided
background information in developing the concept design of the proposed diversion of
Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks. For this reason it has been reproduced in this concept
design report as a reference. Where necessary, the information has been updated to reflect the
current proposal.
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1. CATCHMENT CHARACTERISTICS
Stage 2 of the Moolarben Coal Project is drained by two watercourses, namely Murragamba and
‘Eastern’ Creeks. Both creeks flow in a northerly from the Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve until
they discharge to Wilpinjong Creek immediately north of the Ulan-Wollar Road and the Gulgong-
Sandy Hollow Railway (refer Figure A1). Wilpinjong Creek drains in a north-easterly direction
toward Wollar and discharges to Wollar Creek, which in turn flows into the Goulburn River. Open
cut operations proposed as part of Stage 2 of the MCP will cover the majority of the floodplains
of Eastern and Murragamba Creeks.
Vegetation coverage across the Murragamba and Eastern Creek catchments varies
considerably. The floodplain areas that adjoin Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks are generally
cleared with only occasional scattered trees, which are generally in close proximity to the creek
lines (refer Plate 1). The steeper sections of the catchment are generally densely vegetated and
uncleared, although the valley walls are typically defined by rocky outcrops.
Plate 1 View looking at section of upper Murragamba Creek Valley showing

extent of sparsely vegetated floodplain lands
As shown in Plate 1, the upper reaches of both Murragamba Creek and ‘Eastern’ Creek are
areas of wide, relatively flat floodplain. The ‘creek’ in the upper areas of both catchments is ill-
defined and consists more of a depression in the floodplain than a creek channel. The creek
channel becomes more defined with distance downstream and there is also an increase in the
density of vegetation along the streambanks of the lower reaches of both creeks (refer Plate 2).
Land use across the catchment has been predominately low density grazing in the past.
Dwellings are generally sparsely distributed throughout the catchment and are all associated with
the low density grazing that occurs on the floodplain.
Topographic relief across the Stage 2 project area is considerable. Ground surface elevations
vary from 400 mAHD to over 500 mAHD. Numerous intermittent drainage channels extend
across the lower-lying sections of the catchment and drain to Murragamba Creek and ‘Eastern’
Creek.
Plate 2 View looking downstream along the lower reaches of Eastern Creek
south of the Ulan-Wollar Road crossing
2. STREAM CHARACTERISTICS
2.1 MURRAGAMBA CREEK

Murragamba Creek is located in the upper reaches of the Wilpinjong Creek catchment, which is
a major tributary of the Goulburn River. It drains a catchment of about 23.9 km2.
The creek channel in the upper reaches of the Murragamba Creek valley is ill-defined and exists
as more of a vegetated depression in the floodplain than an actual channel. The central section
of Murragamba Creek contains a well defined channel with areas of exposed bedrock (refer
Plate 3). The creek banks in this location are also highly vegetated with both small and large
sized trees. This section of the creek is considered to be morphologically stable and able to
withstand the erosive forces of floodwaters. This is due to the presence of exposed bedrock and
the well-defined creek channel. The proposal to divert Murragamba Creek to enable resource
extraction has recognised the geomorphic value of this section of the creek and aims to retain it
intact. This also marks a change of grade between the steeper channel grade encountered
upstream of this section of the creek and the gentler grade encountered downstream.
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The lower reaches of Murragamba Creek also contain a more defined channel with vegetation
lining the creek banks.
The longitudinal grade of Murragamba Creek is typically about 1 vertical in 100 horizontal,
although some sections approach grades of 1(V) in 50(H). These sections where steeper grades
are evident indicate that high velocity flows are likely to occur during floods.
Several roads and unsealed tracks within EL6288 cross Murragamba Creek. These crossings
include:
A low level causeway located along the primary access road to the upper valley and which
provides access to land owned by Moolarben Coal Mine.
Two major bridge crossings in the lower reaches which include the Ulan-Wollar Road crossing
and the Gulgong-Sandy Hollow Railway crossing.
Both crossings comprise substantial approach embankment which afford a significant
impediment to the downstream distribution of floodwaters during floods in excess of the capacity
of the bridge crossing.
2.2 ‘EASTERN’ CREEK

‘Eastern’ Creek is also located in the upper reaches of the Willpinjong Creek catchment. It
drains a catchment area of about 1013 ha and is located immediately east of the Murragamba
Creek valley (refer Figure A1).
‘Eastern’ Creek is a small intermittent watercourse that drains through the eastern section of the
area designated for Open Cut No. 4 (refer Figure A1). It discharges to Wilpinjong Creek about
800 metres downstream from the Murragamba / Wilpinjong confluence.
‘Eastern’ Creek has similar channel characteristics to Murragamba Creek. In the upper reaches
of the valley, the channel is typically poorly defined, existing as more of a vegetated depression
in the floodplain than an actual channel. Channel definition increases with distance downstream.
The grade of the valley in the upper reaches is generally about 2%, which is considered to be
hydraulically steep. As a result, flows carried by the channel in major floods are typically
characterised by relatively high velocities. This has led to scouring of the channel down to
bedrock in the central reaches (refer Plate 4), and results in the channel exhibiting a relatively
straight planform geometry.
‘Eastern’ Creek flattens as it approaches the Ulan-Wollar Road and has a typical grade of about
1% in the lower reaches. The channel is more defined with vegetation cover comprising sparse
trees that are typically limited to the immediate vicinity of the creek bank (refer Plate 5).
The Ulan-Wollar Road and the Gulgong-Sandy Hollow Railway cross the downstream end of
Eastern Creek before it discharges to Wilpinjong Creek.
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3. FLOOD HYDROLOGY
A hydrologic analysis of the Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks catchments was undertaken to
quantify peak flood discharges that could be experienced through the Stage 2 area of the
Moolarben Coal Project, and which may need to be managed as a function of any creek
diversion that is undertaken to optimise resource extraction. The peak discharges derived from
the hydrologic analysis were used as the upstream boundary conditions within flood models that
were developed for both creeks to quantify flood characteristics such as peak level and section
averaged flow velocity. These characteristics have been used to guide design of the
reconstructed creek.
3.1 HYDROLOGIC MODEL DEVELOPMENT

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The Runoff Analysis and Flow Training Simulation (RAFTS-XP) software was employed to
quantify flood discharges along Murragamba Creek and ‘Eastern’ Creek for existing catchment
conditions. RAFTS-XP is a deterministic runoff routing model that simulates catchment runoff
processes. It is recognised in ‘Australian Rainfall and Runoff – A Guideline to Flood Estimation’
(1998) as one of the available tools for use in flood routing within Australian catchments.
The Murragamba Creek catchment was subdivided into 28 smaller sub-catchments to better
define the runoff processes across the catchment. In addition to this, the ‘Eastern’ Creek
catchment was subdivided into 18 smaller sub-catchments. Each of the sub-catchments is
identified in Figure A1.
The location of each sub-catchment outlet was based on consideration of the local topography,
the Open Cut No. 4 pit extent, the potential alignment for creek channel diversion, and the
probable extent of the hydraulic model that was to be used to simulate flood characteristics along
the watercourses.
The RAFTS-XP model was developed using the physical characteristics of the catchment
including catchment area, slope, roughness and percentage impervious area. The physical
characteristics of each sub-catchment were defined using ground surface contours available
from 1:25,000 series topographic mapping, detailed photogrammetry of the catchment area
(which generated 1 metre contours of the floodplain), air photo interpretation, and a visual
inspection of the catchment.
Adopted parameter values for all sub-catchments are enclosed within Appendix B.
After sub-catchment delineation and parameter values were established, the data was input into
the RAFTS-XP software package and separate hydrologic models were developed for each
catchment. The node and link arrangement for each RAFTS-XP model is presented in
Figure A1.
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In a typical storm event, not all of the rainfall that falls onto the catchment is converted to runoff.
Some of the rainfall may be lost to the groundwater system through infiltration into the soil, or
may be intercepted by vegetation and stored. This component of the overall rainfall is
considered to be “lost” from the system and does not contribute to the estimated catchment
runoff.
To account for rainfall losses of this nature, a rainfall loss model can be included within the
RAFTS-XP model. For this study, the Initial-Continuing Loss Model was used to simulate rainfall
losses across the catchment. This model assumes that a specified amount of rainfall (e.g., 10
mm) is lost from the system at the beginning of the storm being considered, and that further
losses occur at a specified rate per hour (e.g., 1.5 mm/hr). These rainfall losses are effectively
deducted from the total rainfall over the catchment, thereby leaving the remaining rainfall to be
distributed through the catchment as runoff.
Continuing loss rates for the Hunter River catchment are documented in Table 3.1 of ‘Australian
Rainfall and Runoff’ (1987). Table 3.1 gives a mean continuing loss rate for the Hunter River
Catchment of 5.7 mm/hr. Standard design rainfall losses for New South Wales are outlined in
Table 3.2 of ‘Australian Rainfall and Runoff’ (1987), and indicate initial losses can range between
10 and 35 mm, and continuing losses are typically 2.5 mm/hour.
However, these loss rates are not necessarily representative of loss rates within the upper
sections of the Hunter River catchment. Therefore, more conservative values of 10 mm and
5 mm/hr were adopted for the initial and continuing losses, respectively.
3.2 HYDROLOGIC MODEL CALIBRATION

Flood routing models such as RAFTS should be calibrated and verified using rainfall and stream
flow data from specific flood events. Rainfall records from a major storm that caused flooding
are routed through the model and discharge hydrographs are generated at locations where
stream flow records for the flood corresponding to the storm have been gathered. Calibration is
completed by modifying model parameters to achieve the best match between recorded and
model generated discharge hydrographs.
Continuous stream flow data for historic floods is required for the calibration and verification
process. A review of the Department of Natural Resources’ PINEENA database (Version 8)
indicates that there are no streamflow gauges located on either Murragamba Creek or ‘Eastern’
Creek. The nearest stream gauging station within the Wilpinjong Creek catchment is Gauge No.
210082 which is located along Wollar Creek near its confluence with Wilpinjong Creek. The
gauge only records streamflows from upstream of Wollar Creek. Therefore, streamflows
recorded at this gauge do not define flow yield from the Murragamba and Eastern Creek
catchments.
Furthermore, the stream gauge only provides monthly stream flow readings.
Hence, there is no continuous stream flow information available to reliably calibrate the
hydrologic model.
In the absence of suitable calibration data, RAFTS model parameter values were based on
recommendations outlined in the RAFTS User Manual and documented in ‘Australian Rainfall
and Runoff’ (1987).
3.3 PREDICTED PEAK FLOOD DISCHARGES

The RAFTS-XP model was used to simulate the 5, 20, 100 and 200 year recurrence flood
events, as well as the probable maximum flood (PMF). Simulations were based on the use of
rainfall intensities and temporal patterns for the study area, which were derived from standard
procedures outlined in ‘Australian Rainfall and Runoff – A Guide to Flood Estimation’ (1987).
A range of different storm durations were considered to establish the critical storm duration for
both the Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creek catchments. The critical duration for each catchment
was defined as the storm duration that produced the highest peak discharge at the downstream
boundary; that is, at the Ulan-Wollar Road crossing of each creek.
A critical storm duration of 6 hours was determined for the entire Murragamba Creek catchment
for all of design storm events. A 6 hour storm duration was also determined to be the critical
duration for runoff from the entire ‘Eastern’ Creek catchment. It should be noted that individual
sub-catchments at locations throughout both catchments may have critical durations less than 6
hours. However, the focus for this investigation was the primary tributaries and the flow
characteristics in their lower reaches near the proposed open cut operations.A summary of peak
discharges for the 5, 20, 100 and 200 year recurrence flood events, and the PMF, is presented in
Table 1. Peak discharges are listed at key locations along both Murragamba and Eastern
Creeks.
It should be noted that the peak discharges listed in Table 1 are based on the critical storm
duration for the respective location within the catchment and may not be equal to the peak
discharge for the 6 hour duration event at that location. Hence, the values listed in Table 1 are
considered to be the maximum flows that could be expected at each location for the storm
frequencies that have been considered.
The results listed in Table 1 indicate that the peak 100 year recurrence discharge for the
Murragamba Creek catchment at the Ulan-Wollar Road crossing is predicted to be about
92 m3/s. Smaller, channel forming events such as the 5 year recurrence event, are predicted to
generate peak flows of about 38 m3/s, or 40% of the 100 year recurrence flood flow.
Table 1 also shows that the peak 100 year recurrence flood discharge for the ‘Eastern’ Creek
catchment at the Ulan-Wollar Road crossing is estimated to be 62 m3/s. Peak 5 year recurrence
flows are estimated to be about 26 m3/s.
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3.4 FLOOD ANALYSIS

A HEC-RAS flood model was developed to define design flood behaviour along both
Murragamba and Eastern Creeks.
The HEC-RAS software can be used to perform one-dimensional water surface profile
calculations for steady state and gradually varied flow in natural or constructed channels. It was
developed by the US Army Corp of Engineers and is based on solution of the Energy Equation
using an iterative procedure known as the Standard Step method. It is the successor to the
steady-flow HEC-2 Water Surface Profiles software, which has been used widely to simulate
flood behaviour in river and channel systems, particularly where structures (e.g., bridges)
constrain free surface flow.
3.5 HEC-RAS MODEL DEVELOPMENT

To facilitate development of the HEC-RAS hydraulic model, cross-sections of Murragamba Creek
and ‘Eastern’ Creek were gathered. The cross-sections were surveyed by Pegasus Technical
during March 2008 and July 2008. Representative photographs of the watercourses were also
taken as part of the survey for each cross-section to assist in defining suitable Manning’s ‘n’
roughness values in the HEC-RAS model.
The location and extent of cross-sections used to develop the HEC-RAS model are shown in
Figure A2. Plots of each cross-section are also enclosed within Appendix C.
Ground surface contours for the Stage 2 area were also provided by Pegasus Technical and are
also shown in Figure A2. The contours were provided at 0.2 metre intervals and were used in
conjunction with peak flood level estimates to map flood extents. The contours were derived
using photogrammetric survey techniques and are considered to provide a vertical accuracy of
±500 mm.
The surveyed cross-sections were used to develop two separate HEC-RAS models. The first
model extended upstream along Murragamba Creek from Ulan-Wollar Road crossing to the
upper reaches of the catchment. The second model extended upstream along ‘Eastern’ Creek
from the Ulan-Wollar Road crossing.
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Main channel and overbank roughness’s were determined for each model cross-section based
on the photographs gathered during the topographic survey and from field observations
undertaken to assess channel condition and floodplain vegetation density.
The adopted Manning’s ‘n’ roughness values were determined by comparing observed
vegetation density and soil types with standard photographic records of stream and floodplain
condition for which Manning’s ‘n’ values have been calculated.
Typical roughness values adopted in the model are summarised as follows:

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Boundary conditions for the Murragamba Creek flood model were based on the peak discharges
determined from the RAFTS hydrologic model (refer Table 1). Peak flows were extracted for
each HEC-RAS model cross-section based on the proximity of that cross-section to nodes within
the RAFTS hydrologic model (refer Figures A1 and A2).
As mentioned in Section 3.3, the peak discharge at a particular location within each catchment
did not always correspond to the discharge derived from the critical storm duration for the entire
catchment (i.e., 6 hours). However, the peak flow from each node was used at each HEC-RAS
model cross-section in order to ensure representation of a worst case flood scenario.
The downstream boundary condition for the Murragamba Creek model was based on the
application of normal depth calculations assuming channel cross-section conveyance
represented by Cross-sections M1, M2 and M3 (refer Figure A2). As the energy slope was not
known, the slope of the channel bed was derived from creek channel elevations shown in these
cross-sections. A slope of 1% was determined and adopted for modelling purposes.
Eastern Creek
As with Murragamba Creek, boundary conditions for the hydraulic model of ‘Eastern’ Creek were
based on peak discharges determined from the RAFTS hydrologic model. Each cross-section
within the HEC-RAS model was assigned a flow from the corresponding RAFTS node. Flows
were extracted for the 100 year recurrence flood.
The downstream boundary condition for the hydraulic model of ‘Eastern’ Creek was based on the
application of normal depth calculations assuming channel cross-section conveyance
represented by Cross-sections E1, E2, E3 and E4 (refer Figure A2). As the energy slope was
not known, the slope of the channel bed was derived from creek channel elevations shown in
these cross-sections. A slope of 1% was determined and adopted for modelling purposes.
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The details of all bridge, culvert and causeway crossings were also collected as part of the
survey that was undertaken for the project by Pegasus Technical. This information is
reproduced in Appendix D. Waterway areas and approach embankment details at all crossings
were incorporated into the HEC-RAS model.
3.6 FLOOD CHARACTERISTICS FOR EXISTING CONDITIONS

The HEC-RAS models of Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks were used to simulate the 100 year
recurrence flood. Peak flood levels and velocities for each model cross-section are summarised
in Table 2 and Table 3, for Murragamba and ‘Eastern’ Creeks, respectively.
Design water surface profiles for the 100 year recurrence flood are presented in Figures A3 and
A4 for Murragamba and Eastern Creeks, respectively.
HEC-RAS model outputs for the 5, 20, 100 and 200 year recurrence floods, and for the PMF, are
enclosed within Appendix E.
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The results of the flood analysis indicate that the hydraulic gradient of the water surface profile
along each of the watercourses is hydraulically steep, irrespective of flood magnitude. As a
consequence, floodwaters are typically restricted to the channel and the immediate floodplain,
and are characterised by relatively shallow fast moving water. This is confirmed by the results
listed in Table 2 and Table 3 which indicate that flow velocities along each of the watercourses
are generally in excess of 1 m/s during the design 100 year recurrence flood. In some areas,
such as the most downstream kilometre of Murragamba Creek, floodwaters are predicted to be
fully retained within the channel in the design 100 year recurrence event (refer Table 2 for cross-
sections M3 to M7).
The results listed in Table 2 indicate that during the 100 year recurrence flood, peak
in-channel flow velocities along Murragamba Creek typically range between 1 and 3 m/s.
However, it should be noted that there are locations of extremely high flood flow velocity,
particularly in the vicinity of Cross-section M25, which is located within the morphologically stable
section of the creek. Peak flow velocities above 5 m/s are predicted to occur along this section
of the creek during the design 100 year recurrence flood. The high velocity is a function of the
steeper channel slope encountered in this location of the creek.
The proposed realignment of Murragamba Creek aims to retain the morphologically stable
section of the creek as it is hydraulically stable due to the presence of bedrock along the channel
base. With this in mind, it will be necessary to ensure that care is taken not to disturb this
section of the creek and thereby ensure that the existing hydraulic conditions in this area are
retained as part of any future creek reconstruction works.
Eastern Creek also experiences relatively high in-channel flow velocities. In-channel flow
velocities of between 1.5 and 3.5 m/s are predicted in the design 100 year recurrence flood.
Areas of exposed bedrock along the central reaches of the channel bear witness to the erosion
potential of flood flows carried by Eastern Creek. Accordingly, it will be necessary for the post-
mining reconstructed Eastern Creek channel to be designed in a way that reduces flow velocities
via increased meander planform and/or strategically located drop structures.
The results from the flood modelling for the 100 year recurrence extent were extracted and
combined with the topographic survey data and used to generate flood extent mapping for both
Murragamba and Eastern Creeks. The flood extent mapping is presented in Figure A5. It
shows that floodwaters are typically constrained to the channels of both streams and do not
inundate large areas of the adjoining floodplain. Hence, it can be concluded that for most storm
events, runoff is concentrated in the channel of the primary streams and is discharged through
the system without any significant transfer to flood storage areas.
As shown in Figures A3 and A4, the Open Cut No.4 pit will extend across the majority of the
defined channels of both Murragamba and Eastern Creeks. As a result, it will be necessary to
divert both creeks while mining is being undertaken. The proposed scheduling of the creek
diversions is outlined in the body of the main report. As mentioned previously, a small section of
the existing channel of Murragamba Creek will be retained while mining is undertaken in Open
Cut No.4. This area is highlighted in Figures A3 and A5.
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As shown in Figure A5, the 100 year flood extent at the morphologically sound section of
Murragamba Creek is within 20m of Open Cut No 4. Due to the close proximity of the 100 year
flood extent to Open Cut No. 4 an analysis of the impact of the 200 year recurrence flood on this
section was undertaken using the HEC-RAS model of existing conditions.
The results of the analysis show that the morphologically stable section of Murragamba Creek
has the capacity to contain floods in excess of the 200 year recurrence event. Should protection
be required for floods in excess of the 200 year recurrence including the Probable Maximum
Flood, then it will be necessary to construct a bund/levee along this section of the creek.
It should be noted that the installation of a bund at this location would be a precautionary
measure to protect against flooding in events in excess of the 200 year recurrence flood event.
Should this level of protection be required detailed hydraulic analysis of flood events larger than
the 200 year recurrence event would need to be undertaken to determine the exact requirements
of the levee at this location.

Appendix B – ADOPTED RAFTS MODEL SUB-CATCHMENT

PARAMETERS
APPENDIX B RAFTS SUBCATCHMENT DATA
MOOLARBEN COAL MINES MOOLARBEN COAL MINES
CATCHMENT SPECIFIC DATA LINK AND LAG SPECIFIC DATA
CATCHMENT # AREA (Km2) AREA (Ha) LENGTH (Km) VERT CH. (m) SLOPE (m/m) SLOPE (m/km) LINK # LENGTH (km) VERT CHANGE (m) SLOPE (m/km) AREA (ha) AREA (km2) AR&R LAG BRANSBY LAG AVERAGE
1.00 1.772 177.20 1.894 120 0.063 63.358 1 1.553 40 25.757 189.700 1.897 35 27 31
1.01 1.897 189.70 2.070 132 0.064 63.768 2 0.673 6 8.915 87.700 0.877 26 15 21
1.02 0.877 87.70 1.164 72 0.062 61.856 3 0.693 18 25.974 87.700 0.877 26 13 19
1.03 0.500 50.01 0.750 44 0.059 58.667 4 0.336 4 11.905 50.010 0.500 21 8 14
1.04 0.707 70.70 0.856 84 0.098 98.131 5 0.727 18 24.759 50.010 0.500 21 14 18
1.05 0.359 35.90 0.831 82 0.059 98.676 6 0.904 14 15.487 70.700 0.707 24 19 21
1.06 0.566 56.60 0.777 72 0.038 92.664 7 0.537 14 26.071 70.700 0.707 24 10 17
1.07 0.861 86.10 1.070 66 0.056 61.682 8 0.380 6 15.789 35.900 0.359 19 9 14
1.08 0.537 53.70 1.102 48 0.060 43.557 9 0.788 20 25.381 33.800 0.338 18 16 17
1.09 0.562 56.20 0.840 30 0.059 35.714 10 0.385 12 31.169 35.900 0.359 19 8 13
1.10 1.584 158.40 1.650 96 0.088 58.182 11 0.385 6 15.584 56.600 0.566 22 8 15
1.11 0.889 88.90 1.405 66 0.026 46.975 12 0.855 38 44.444 47.500 0.475 21 15 18
2.00 0.677 67.71 0.932 78 0.084 83.691 13 0.752 8 10.638 86.100 0.861 26 17 21
3.00 0.723 72.25 1.230 100 0.066 81.301 14 1.215 40 32.922 86.100 0.861 26 22 24
4.00 1.263 126.32 1.367 120 0.088 87.783 15 0.500 2 4.000 53.700 0.537 22 14 18
5.00 0.660 66.00 1.276 130 0.102 101.881 16 0.500 8 16.000 53.700 0.537 22 11 16
6.00 0.776 77.63 1.240 120 0.097 96.774 17 1.388 34 24.496 141.470 1.415 31 25 28
7.00 0.666 66.64 1.256 98 0.078 78.025 18 0.477 4 8.386 56.200 0.562 22 12 17
7.01 0.338 33.80 0.912 82 0.090 89.912 19 0.480 8 16.667 56.200 0.562 22 10 16
8.00 0.489 48.90 1.092 92 0.084 84.249 20 0.400 16 40.000 56.200 0.562 22 7 15
8.01 0.475 47.50 1.067 100 0.094 93.721 21 1.070 10 9.346 158.400 1.584 33 23 28
9.00 0.620 62.00 1.190 118 0.099 99.160 22 0.540 4 7.407 88.900 0.889 26 13 20
10.00 1.162 116.22 2.336 142 0.061 60.788 23 0.930 24 25.806 88.900 0.889 26 17 22
11.00 0.963 96.30 1.182 86 0.073 72.758
11.01 1.415 141.47 1.685 108 0.064 64.095
12.00 0.979 97.85 1.442 94 0.065 65.187
13.00 0.476 47.64 1.271 80 0.063 62.943
14.00 1.131 113.10 1.689 86 0.073 50.918
CATCHMENT # AREA (Km2) AREA (Ha) LENGTH (Km) VERT CH. (m) SLOPE (m/m) SLOPE (m/km) LINK # LENGTH (km) VERT CHANGE (m) SLOPE (m/km) AREA (ha) AREA (km2) AR&R LAG BRANSBY LAG AVERAGE
20.00 0.595 59.52 1.174 76 0.065 64.736 1 0.427 14.000 32.787 19.64 0.196 15 9 12
20.01 0.196 19.64 0.514 58 0.113 112.840 2 0.348 10.000 28.736 28.80 0.288 17 7 12
20.02 0.288 28.80 0.722 48 0.066 66.482 3 0.228 8.000 35.088 28.80 0.288 17 4 11
20.03 0.438 43.83 1.010 56 0.055 55.446 4 0.758 22.000 29.024 43.83 0.438 20 15 17
20.04 0.435 43.50 0.951 68 0.072 71.504 5 0.647 20.000 30.912 43.83 0.438 20 12 16
20.05 0.596 59.60 0.870 64 0.074 73.563 6 0.551 12.000 21.779 43.50 0.435 20 11 16
20.06 1.413 141.30 1.721 56 0.033 32.539 7 0.247 10.000 40.486 43.50 0.435 20 4 12
20.07 0.528 52.78 1.608 48 0.030 29.851 8 0.552 8.000 14.493 59.60 0.596 22 12 17
20.08 0.511 51.08 1.317 42 0.032 31.891 9 1.247 16.000 12.831 141.30 1.413 31 25 28
21.00 0.303 30.26 0.809 68 0.084 84.054 10 1.063 14.000 13.170 141.30 1.413 31 22 26
22.00 0.516 51.62 1.067 78 0.073 73.102 11 0.450 8.000 17.778 52.78 0.528 21 9 15
23.00 0.189 18.85 0.830 68 0.082 81.928 12 0.600 10.000 16.667 52.78 0.528 21 13 17
24.00 0.637 63.74 1.325 90 0.068 67.925 13 0.457 6.000 13.129 51.08 0.511 21 10 16
25.00 0.583 58.33 1.234 88 0.071 71.313 14 0.981 32.000 32.620 68.560 0.686 24 18 21
26.00 0.500 49.95 0.963 70 0.073 72.690
26.01 0.686 68.56 1.381 94 0.068 68.067
27.00 0.778 77.82 1.589 94 0.059 59.157
28.00 0.935 93.51 1.600 60 0.038 37.500

Appendix C – SURVEYED CROSS-SECTIONS OF

MURRAGAMBA AND ‘EASTERN’ CREEKS
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Proposed Section Location
Surveyed Section Location
St Patricks Commercial Centre Moolarben Coal Project 55k1k

16 Cambridge Street
(P.O. Box 478) Singleton, NSW, 2330
02921
Technical Section Location Plan
Telephone: 02 65 718888
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Fascimile: 02 65 718844
REVISIONS
REV. DATE BY DESCRIPTION CHK. REV. DATE BY DESCRIPTION CHK. Website: www.pegasus.net.au
22.07.08 1:8000 TB JF A1 1 1

Appendix D – DETAILS OF BRIDGE CROSSINGS OF

MURRAGAMBA AND ‘EASTERN’ CREEKS

Appendix E – HEC-RAS MODEL OUTPUT FOR EXISTING

CONDITIONS
Table E1: HEC-RAS MODELLING RESULTS FOR EXISTING CONDITIONS -
MURRAGAMBA CREEK
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Upper M33 20 year 14.0 0.1 495.7 496.19 496.1 496.25 0.0 1.1 12.4 38.99 0.64
Upper M33 100 year 23.6 0.05 0.1 0.00 495.7 496.32 496.2 496.41 0.0 0.1 1.3 0.0 17.9 45.03 0.67
Upper M33 200 year 28.7 0.05 0.1 0.05 495.7 496.36 496.3 496.47 0.0 0.2 1.5 0.2 19.5 46.42 0.71
Upper M33 PMF 189.0 0.05 0.1 0.05 495.7 497.11 497.1 497.63 0.0 2.1 3.3 1.5 61.3 62.32 0.96
Upper M32 5 year 7.8 0.05 0.0 0.05 489.5 489.67 489.7 489.74 0.0 0.2 1.2 0.6 7.6 65.94 0.93
Upper M32 20 year 14.0 0.05 0.0 0.05 489.5 489.74 489.7 489.82 0.0 0.5 1.4 0.8 12.1 73.53 0.93
Upper M32 100 year 23.6 0.05 0.0 0.05 489.5 489.81 489.8 489.92 0.0 0.7 1.7 0.9 17.6 83 0.97
Upper M32 200 year 28.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 489.5 489.85 489.9 489.97 0.0 0.8 1.7 1.0 21.0 86.78 0.94
Upper M32 PMF 189.0 0.05 0.0 0.05 489.5 490.43 490.4 490.77 0.0 1.7 3.1 1.9 81.2 120.1 1.03
Upper M31 5 year 7.8 0.05 0.0 0.05 482.4 482.99 483.05 0.0 0.5 1.2 0.6 9.1 43.48 0.58
Upper M31 20 year 14.0 0.05 0.0 0.05 482.4 483.11 483.18 0.0 0.6 1.4 0.7 15.0 52.67 0.59
Upper M31 100 year 23.6 0.05 0.0 0.05 482.4 483.21 483.30 0.0 0.9 1.7 0.9 20.2 58 0.68
Upper M31 200 year 28.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 482.4 483.25 483.36 0.0 1.0 1.9 1.0 22.7 60.08 0.72
Upper M31 PMF 189.0 0.05 0.0 0.05 482.4 484.10 484.35 0.0 1.9 3.1 1.7 93.5 103.38 0.78
Upper M30 5 year 7.8 0.1 0.05 478.4 479.01 479.0 479.09 0.0 1.4 0.8 6.3 34.27 0.89
Upper M30 20 year 14.0 0.1 0.05 478.4 479.09 479.1 479.21 0.0 1.6 1.1 9.7 43.17 0.97
Upper M30 100 year 23.6 0.1 0.05 478.4 479.23 479.2 479.33 0.0 1.6 1.1 17.3 59.72 0.82
Upper M30 200 year 28.7 0.1 0.05 478.4 479.28 479.2 479.39 0.0 1.6 1.2 20.4 61.2 0.79
Upper M30 PMF 189.0 0.05 0.1 0.05 478.4 479.95 480.0 480.36 0.0 1.2 3.1 2.6 68.0 83.59 0.98
Upper M29 5 year 7.8 0.0 474.9 475.51 475.3 475.55 0.0 0.8 9.6 24.38 0.41
Upper M29 20 year 14.0 0.0 474.9 475.66 475.4 475.72 0.0 1.0 13.5 28.22 0.48
Upper M29 100 year 23.6 0.0 474.9 475.81 475.6 475.90 0.0 1.3 18.1 32.09 0.56
Upper M29 200 year 28.7 0.06 0.0 0.00 474.9 475.88 475.7 475.98 0.0 0.1 1.4 0.0 20.4 34.13 0.58
Upper M29 PMF 189.0 0.06 0.0 0.06 474.9 477.17 476.8 477.41 0.0 0.9 2.4 0.8 106.7 103.83 0.56
Upper M28 5 year 20.7 0.09 0.1 0.09 471.2 471.57 471.5 471.63 0.0 0.4 1.1 0.6 20.4 66.6 0.58
Upper M28 20 year 33.1 0.09 0.1 0.09 471.2 471.70 471.6 471.77 0.0 0.5 1.3 0.7 28.9 73.73 0.59
Upper M28 100 year 52.6 0.09 0.1 0.09 471.2 471.86 471.7 471.96 0.0 0.6 1.4 0.8 41.9 80.2 0.57
Upper M28 200 year 62.3 0.09 0.1 0.09 471.2 471.93 471.7 472.04 0.0 0.7 1.5 0.8 47.5 82.84 0.57
Upper M28 PMF 482.0 0.09 0.1 0.09 471.2 473.29 473.71 0.0 1.8 3.3 1.8 186.9 120.81 0.73
Murragamba Existing
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MURRAGAMBA CREEK

Upper M27 5 year 20.7 0.08 0.1 0.08 468.4 469.05 468.9 469.09 0.0 0.6 1.0 0.5 27.3 74.69 0.43
Upper M27 20 year 33.1 0.08 0.1 0.08 468.4 469.18 469.0 469.23 0.0 0.7 1.2 0.7 37.2 81.47 0.46
Upper M27 100 year 52.6 0.08 0.1 0.08 468.4 469.32 469.1 469.39 0.0 0.8 1.5 0.9 49.4 92.14 0.51
Upper M27 200 year 62.3 0.08 0.1 0.08 468.4 469.38 469.2 469.47 0.0 0.8 1.6 1.0 55.6 97.7 0.52
Upper M27 PMF 482.0 0.08 0.1 0.08 468.4 470.83 471.06 0.0 1.7 2.8 1.9 244.6 152.52 0.57
Upper M26 5 year 20.7 0.10 0.1 0.10 466.1 466.62 466.5 466.65 0.0 0.6 0.8 0.4 30.4 95.28 0.40
Upper M26 20 year 33.1 0.10 0.1 0.10 466.1 466.75 466.5 466.78 0.0 0.7 0.9 0.5 43.3 105.37 0.40
Upper M26 100 year 52.6 0.10 0.1 0.10 466.1 466.93 466.6 466.97 0.0 0.7 1.0 0.6 63.7 117.95 0.38
Upper M26 200 year 62.3 0.10 0.1 0.10 466.1 467.00 466.7 467.04 0.0 0.8 1.1 0.7 71.9 120.63 0.38
Upper M26 PMF 482.0 0.10 0.1 0.10 466.1 468.33 467.6 468.52 0.0 1.7 2.3 1.6 261.2 156.48 0.49
Upper M25 5 year 20.7 0.08 0.1 0.08 459.4 460.85 460.9 461.28 0.0 1.8 3.8 1.7 8.8 10.36 1.02
Upper M25 20 year 33.1 0.08 0.1 0.08 459.4 461.20 461.2 461.72 0.0 2.1 4.4 2.0 12.8 12.35 1.04
Upper M25 100 year 52.6 0.08 0.1 0.08 459.4 461.57 461.6 462.25 0.0 2.4 5.2 2.3 17.7 14.41 1.12
Upper M25 200 year 62.3 0.08 0.1 0.08 459.4 461.80 461.8 462.50 0.0 2.5 5.4 2.1 21.4 17.72 1.11
Upper M25 PMF 482.0 0.08 0.1 0.08 459.4 464.03 463.8 464.49 0.0 2.1 6.4 2.3 198.3 128.28 0.95
Upper M24 5 year 20.7 0.10 0.0 0.10 455.8 457.23 457.45 0.0 0.5 2.1 0.4 11.2 12.03 0.63
Upper M24 20 year 33.1 0.10 0.0 0.10 455.8 457.57 457.89 0.0 0.6 2.6 0.5 15.5 13.52 0.68
Upper M24 100 year 52.6 0.10 0.0 0.10 455.8 457.97 458.44 0.0 0.7 3.2 0.7 21.3 15.31 0.73
Upper M24 200 year 62.3 0.10 0.0 0.10 455.8 458.14 458.68 0.0 0.8 3.4 0.7 23.9 16.04 0.76
Upper M24 PMF 482.0 0.10 0.0 0.10 455.8 462.32 462.3 463.23 0.0 1.0 5.5 0.8 275.3 143.4 0.70
Upper M23 5 year 20.7 0.08 0.1 0.08 455.0 456.05 456.22 0.0 1.0 1.9 0.8 12.1 14.64 0.60
Upper M23 20 year 33.1 0.08 0.1 0.08 455.0 456.31 456.56 0.0 1.2 2.3 1.0 16.0 15.93 0.66
Upper M23 100 year 52.6 0.08 0.1 0.08 455.0 456.66 457.00 0.0 1.5 2.7 1.3 21.8 17.66 0.69
Upper M23 200 year 62.3 0.08 0.1 0.08 455.0 456.81 457.19 0.0 1.6 2.9 1.4 24.7 18.45 0.70
Upper M23 PMF 482.0 0.08 0.1 0.08 455.0 459.22 458.3 460.51 0.0 2.1 6.4 2.0 143.3 117.57 1.00
Upper M22 5 year 20.7 0.07 0.0 0.07 453.9 454.89 454.6 454.98 0.0 0.4 1.4 0.5 16.3 21.48 0.47
Upper M22 20 year 33.1 0.07 0.0 0.07 453.9 455.18 455.30 0.0 0.5 1.6 0.6 22.9 23.61 0.48
Upper M22 100 year 52.6 0.07 0.0 0.07 453.9 455.51 455.69 0.0 0.7 2.0 0.8 31.2 26.07 0.51
Upper M22 200 year 62.3 0.07 0.0 0.07 453.9 455.64 455.85 0.0 0.7 2.1 0.8 34.5 27.01 0.53
Upper M22 PMF 482.0 0.07 0.0 0.07 453.9 457.83 458.46 0.0 1.3 4.5 1.3 216.5 147.11 0.73
Murragamba Existing

MURRAGAMBA CREEK

Trib_2 S3 5 year 4.7 0.11 0.1 0.11 461.0 461.21 461.2 461.25 0.1 0.4 0.9 0.4 6.1 65.72 0.88
Trib_2 S3 20 year 8.6 0.11 0.1 0.11 461.0 461.27 461.3 461.32 0.1 0.5 1.1 0.5 9.9 70.04 0.82
Trib_2 S3 100 year 14.3 0.11 0.1 0.11 461.0 461.32 461.3 461.39 0.1 0.6 1.3 0.6 13.5 73.83 0.89
Trib_2 S3 200 year 17.2 0.11 0.1 0.11 461.0 461.33 461.3 461.42 0.1 0.7 1.5 0.7 14.3 74.62 1.00
Trib_2 S3 PMF 114.4 0.11 0.1 0.11 461.0 461.82 461.8 462.05 0.1 1.0 2.6 1.2 65.7 130.82 0.97
Trib_2 S2 5 year 4.7 0.09 0.1 0.10 456.5 456.94 456.9 457.02 0.0 0.3 1.3 0.4 3.9 13.5 0.73
Trib_2 S2 20 year 8.6 0.09 0.1 0.10 456.5 457.06 457.0 457.20 0.0 0.4 1.7 0.6 5.7 14.75 0.81
Trib_2 S2 100 year 14.3 0.09 0.1 0.10 456.5 457.23 457.2 457.42 0.0 0.4 2.0 0.7 8.8 25.18 0.81
Trib_2 S2 200 year 17.2 0.09 0.1 0.10 456.5 457.32 457.3 457.51 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.7 11.1 28.36 0.78
Trib_2 S2 PMF 114.4 0.09 0.1 0.10 456.5 458.65 458.98 0.0 1.0 3.2 0.8 71.4 73.74 0.72
Trib_2 S1 5 year 4.7 0.07 0.0 0.07 455.2 455.61 455.5 455.67 0.0 0.6 1.3 0.5 5.1 15.21 0.62
Trib_2 S1 20 year 8.6 0.07 0.0 0.07 455.2 455.80 455.6 455.88 0.0 0.8 1.5 0.6 8.0 17 0.62
Trib_2 S1 100 year 14.3 0.07 0.0 0.07 455.2 455.97 455.8 456.09 0.0 1.0 1.9 0.8 11.1 18.71 0.67
Trib_2 S1 200 year 17.2 0.07 0.0 0.07 455.2 456.03 455.9 456.17 0.0 1.1 2.1 0.8 12.2 19.25 0.72
Trib_2 S1 PMF 114.4 0.07 0.0 0.07 455.2 457.97 458.24 0.0 1.2 3.3 0.9 73.7 62.3 0.63
Middle M21 5 year 24.0 0.09 0.0 0.09 452.4 453.25 453.2 453.60 0.0 0.9 2.7 0.7 10.1 15.47 0.97
Middle M21 20 year 38.6 0.09 0.0 0.09 452.4 453.52 453.5 453.99 0.0 1.0 3.1 0.8 14.4 17.26 0.98
Middle M21 100 year 60.3 0.09 0.0 0.09 452.4 453.89 453.9 454.44 0.0 1.1 3.5 0.8 22.6 27.01 0.94
Middle M21 200 year 70.5 0.09 0.0 0.09 452.4 454.05 454.1 454.62 0.0 1.1 3.6 0.8 27.6 33.88 0.90
Middle M21 PMF 555.0 0.09 0.0 0.09 452.4 456.42 456.4 457.17 0.0 1.4 5.6 1.5 259.1 155.46 0.90
Middle M20 5 year 24.0 0.08 0.1 0.07 450.5 451.20 451.2 451.39 0.0 0.9 2.2 1.2 14.2 28.14 0.87
Middle M20 20 year 38.6 0.08 0.1 0.07 450.5 451.36 451.3 451.64 0.0 1.1 2.7 1.5 18.9 29.85 0.95
Middle M20 100 year 60.3 0.08 0.1 0.07 450.5 451.55 451.6 451.95 0.0 1.3 3.3 1.9 24.7 31.84 1.04
Middle M20 200 year 70.5 0.08 0.1 0.07 450.5 451.65 451.7 452.08 0.0 1.4 3.4 2.0 27.8 32.87 1.04
Middle M20 PMF 555.0 0.08 0.1 0.07 450.5 454.24 454.2 455.06 0.0 1.7 5.6 2.2 203.4 130.81 0.93
Middle M19 5 year 24.0 0.1 449.3 450.32 450.0 450.37 0.0 1.0 24.9 49.2 0.43
Middle M19 20 year 38.6 0.1 449.3 450.51 450.57 0.0 1.1 34.7 54.83 0.45
Middle M19 100 year 60.3 0.06 0.1 449.3 450.72 450.80 0.0 0.2 1.3 46.5 58.44 0.46
Middle M19 200 year 70.5 0.06 0.1 449.3 450.80 450.90 0.0 0.3 1.4 51.4 59.78 0.47
Middle M19 PMF 555.0 0.06 0.1 0.06 449.3 452.23 452.75 0.0 1.4 3.4 1.4 200.0 156.64 0.73
Murragamba Existing
MURRAGAMBA CREEK

Middle M18 5 year 26.3 0.1 446.8 447.69 447.7 447.95 0.0 2.3 11.7 22.45 1.00
Middle M18 20 year 42.3 0.1 446.8 447.91 447.9 448.22 0.0 2.5 17.0 27.48 1.01
Middle M18 100 year 66.0 0.1 446.8 448.16 448.2 448.52 0.0 2.7 24.6 33.67 1.00
Middle M18 200 year 77.3 0.1 446.8 448.25 448.3 448.64 0.0 2.8 28.0 36.08 1.00
Middle M18 PMF 561.0 0.05 0.1 0.05 446.8 450.63 451.10 0.0 1.4 3.2 1.4 207.8 126.83 0.62
Middle M17 5 year 26.3 0.11 0.0 0.11 441.7 443.06 442.8 443.26 0.0 0.4 2.0 0.5 14.7 15.5 0.62
Middle M17 20 year 42.3 0.11 0.0 0.11 441.7 443.48 443.74 0.0 0.5 2.3 0.6 21.6 17.13 0.60
Middle M17 100 year 66.0 0.11 0.0 0.11 441.7 444.01 444.33 0.0 0.6 2.6 0.6 31.2 19.2 0.58
Middle M17 200 year 77.3 0.11 0.0 0.11 441.7 444.23 444.58 0.0 0.6 2.7 0.7 35.5 20.04 0.58
Middle M17 PMF 561.0 0.11 0.0 0.11 441.7 448.26 448.3 449.32 0.0 0.8 5.4 0.8 276.8 154.63 0.69
Middle M16 5 year 26.3 0.10 0.0 0.10 439.3 441.17 440.9 441.52 0.0 0.8 3.0 0.7 15.2 13.22 0.70
Middle M16 20 year 42.3 0.10 0.0 0.10 439.3 441.67 441.3 442.12 0.0 1.0 3.5 0.9 22.5 15.9 0.73
Middle M16 100 year 66.0 0.10 0.0 0.10 439.3 442.20 442.79 0.0 1.1 4.2 1.0 31.6 18.73 0.79
Middle M16 200 year 77.3 0.10 0.0 0.10 439.3 442.43 443.06 0.0 1.2 4.4 1.1 36.1 20 0.79
Middle M16 PMF 561.0 0.10 0.0 0.10 439.3 445.74 445.7 446.54 0.0 1.3 7.1 1.4 321.8 172.33 0.89
Middle M15 5 year 26.3 0.0 436.5 438.16 437.9 438.41 0.0 2.2 11.7 11.23 0.70
Middle M15 20 year 42.3 0.0 436.5 438.52 438.3 438.87 0.0 2.6 16.1 12.88 0.75
Middle M15 100 year 66.0 0.0 0.07 436.5 438.98 438.7 439.42 0.0 2.9 0.2 22.6 19.59 0.76
Middle M15 200 year 77.3 0.07 0.0 0.07 436.5 439.11 438.9 439.61 0.0 0.2 3.2 0.3 25.9 31.18 0.80
Middle M15 PMF 561.0 0.07 0.0 0.07 436.5 441.07 441.1 441.79 0.0 1.6 5.1 1.7 223.0 146.4 0.86
Middle M14 5 year 26.3 0.07 0.0 434.1 435.00 435.15 0.0 0.7 1.8 15.8 26.71 0.70
Middle M14 20 year 42.3 0.07 0.0 434.1 435.20 435.0 435.41 0.0 0.5 2.1 22.9 44.74 0.74
Middle M14 100 year 66.0 0.07 0.0 0.07 434.1 435.36 435.4 435.68 0.0 0.7 2.6 0.3 31.6 59.87 0.84
Middle M14 200 year 77.3 0.07 0.0 0.07 434.1 435.45 435.5 435.78 0.0 0.8 2.7 0.4 36.9 64.04 0.84
Middle M14 PMF 561.0 0.07 0.0 0.07 434.1 437.01 437.0 437.73 0.0 2.0 4.8 1.6 202.4 141.7 0.95
Middle M13 5 year 29.5 0.0 432.4 433.25 433.0 433.28 0.0 0.9 34.7 86.28 0.43
Middle M13 20 year 47.4 0.0 432.4 433.38 433.1 433.43 0.0 1.0 46.9 94.54 0.46
Middle M13 100 year 73.8 0.00 0.0 432.4 433.59 433.3 433.65 0.0 0.0 1.1 67.5 107.05 0.44
Middle M13 200 year 86.3 0.07 0.0 0.07 432.4 433.65 433.3 433.72 0.0 0.1 1.2 0.1 74.9 115.47 0.44
Middle M13 PMF 720.0 0.07 0.0 0.07 432.4 435.64 435.83 0.0 0.8 2.1 0.7 450.0 268.28 0.41
Murragamba Existing

MURRAGAMBA CREEK

Trib_1 T6 5 year 3.9 0.0 457.9 458.07 458.1 458.10 0.0 0.8 4.9 72.07 0.97
Trib_1 T6 20 year 7.3 0.0 457.9 458.10 458.1 458.15 0.0 1.0 7.5 80.16 1.02
Trib_1 T6 100 year 11.9 0.0 457.9 458.14 458.1 458.20 0.0 1.1 10.5 83.91 1.02
Trib_1 T6 200 year 14.1 0.0 457.9 458.15 458.2 458.23 0.0 1.2 11.8 84.5 1.02
Trib_1 T6 PMF 62.3 0.0 457.9 458.40 458.4 458.57 0.0 1.9 33.7 98.55 1.01
Trib_1 T5 5 year 3.9 0.0 449.8 449.96 449.9 449.99 0.0 0.8 4.9 38.32 0.71
Trib_1 T5 20 year 7.3 0.0 449.8 450.01 450.0 450.07 0.0 1.0 7.2 44.23 0.80
Trib_1 T5 100 year 11.9 0.0 449.8 450.07 450.1 450.15 0.0 1.2 9.9 50.22 0.86
Trib_1 T5 200 year 14.1 0.0 449.8 450.10 450.1 450.18 0.0 1.2 11.4 53.27 0.85
Trib_1 T5 PMF 62.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 449.8 450.41 450.4 450.62 0.0 0.9 2.1 0.7 31.3 74.09 0.93
Trib_1 T4 5 year 3.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 444.8 445.01 445.0 445.05 0.0 0.8 1.0 0.6 5.3 67.07 0.96
Trib_1 T4 20 year 7.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 444.8 445.06 445.1 445.10 0.0 0.8 1.1 0.7 9.1 87.14 0.91
Trib_1 T4 100 year 11.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 444.8 445.11 445.1 445.15 0.0 0.9 1.2 0.7 13.3 102.61 0.90
Trib_1 T4 200 year 14.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 444.8 445.12 445.1 445.17 0.0 1.0 1.3 0.8 14.8 107.03 0.93
Trib_1 T4 PMF 62.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 444.8 445.32 445.3 445.44 0.0 1.6 2.0 1.3 42.0 175.9 1.10
Trib_1 T3 5 year 3.9 0.0 0.05 440.7 441.08 441.1 441.14 0.0 1.2 0.4 4.4 41.78 0.76
Trib_1 T3 20 year 7.3 0.0 0.05 440.7 441.15 441.2 441.22 0.0 1.4 0.6 7.7 57.6 0.82
Trib_1 T3 100 year 11.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 440.7 441.21 441.2 441.29 0.0 0.2 1.5 0.7 11.6 78.54 0.86
Trib_1 T3 200 year 14.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 440.7 441.24 441.2 441.31 0.0 0.3 1.5 0.8 13.9 90.87 0.84
Trib_1 T3 PMF 62.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 440.7 441.49 441.5 441.57 0.0 0.8 1.8 1.0 59.2 257.69 0.81
Trib_1 T2 5 year 3.9 0.05 0.05 438.3 438.08 438.0 438.10 0.0 0.6 0.3 6.7 67.61 0.00
Trib_1 T2 20 year 7.3 0.05 0.05 438.3 438.13 438.1 438.16 0.0 0.7 0.4 10.7 86.12 0.00
Trib_1 T2 100 year 11.9 0.05 0.05 438.3 438.19 438.1 438.22 0.0 0.7 0.6 16.2 119.26 0.00
Trib_1 T2 200 year 14.1 0.05 0.05 438.3 438.21 438.2 438.24 0.0 0.8 0.6 18.6 130.73 0.00
Trib_1 T2 PMF 62.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 438.3 438.35 438.4 438.46 0.0 1.5 0.5 1.1 43.5 218.42 0.76
Trib_1 T1 5 year 3.9 0.0 432.6 432.97 433.0 433.08 0.0 1.5 2.7 12.95 1.01
Trib_1 T1 20 year 7.3 0.0 432.6 433.08 433.1 433.23 0.0 1.7 4.4 15.9 1.02
Trib_1 T1 100 year 11.9 0.0 432.6 433.20 433.2 433.38 0.0 1.9 6.3 18.15 1.01
Trib_1 T1 200 year 14.1 0.0 432.6 433.25 433.3 433.44 0.0 2.0 7.2 19.08 1.01
Trib_1 T1 PMF 62.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 432.6 435.20 435.21 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.2 234.0 261.9 0.09
Murragamba Existing
MURRAGAMBA CREEK

Lower M12 5 year 36.2 0.1 430.5 431.37 431.0 431.41 0.0 0.9 42.4 75.15 0.36
Lower M12 20 year 57.4 0.1 430.5 431.62 431.2 431.66 0.0 0.9 62.7 89.21 0.35
Lower M12 100 year 88.1 0.07 0.1 430.5 431.80 431.3 431.86 0.0 0.1 1.1 80.4 99.49 0.39
Lower M12 200 year 102.5 0.07 0.1 430.5 431.88 431.4 431.95 0.0 0.2 1.2 88.4 103.17 0.39
Lower M12 PMF 1024.0 0.07 0.1 0.07 430.5 434.23 434.53 0.0 1.1 2.6 1.1 475.9 236.2 0.47
Lower M11 5 year 36.2 0.06 0.0 0.06 428.2 428.91 428.8 429.00 0.0 0.8 1.5 0.5 30.0 68.07 0.62
Lower M11 20 year 57.4 0.06 0.0 0.06 428.2 429.01 428.9 429.16 0.0 1.1 1.9 0.7 36.9 71.29 0.74
Lower M11 100 year 88.1 0.06 0.0 0.06 428.2 429.24 429.1 429.41 0.0 1.2 2.0 0.8 54.1 78.75 0.69
Lower M11 200 year 102.5 0.06 0.0 0.06 428.2 429.32 429.1 429.50 0.0 1.3 2.1 0.9 60.5 81.35 0.69
Lower M11 PMF 1024.0 0.06 0.0 0.06 428.2 431.46 432.14 0.0 2.4 4.7 2.2 337.2 174.76 0.84
Lower M10 5 year 36.2 0.06 0.1 0.06 426.1 426.67 426.5 426.80 0.0 1.7 1.2 0.5 24.1 59.54 0.56
Lower M10 20 year 57.4 0.06 0.1 0.06 426.1 426.96 426.7 427.06 0.0 1.5 1.3 0.7 44.4 82.51 0.49
Lower M10 100 year 88.1 0.06 0.1 0.06 426.1 427.09 426.9 427.24 0.0 1.8 1.7 0.9 56.1 95.49 0.59
Lower M10 200 year 102.5 0.06 0.1 0.06 426.1 427.16 427.0 427.31 0.0 1.9 1.8 1.0 62.7 99.11 0.60
Lower M10 PMF 1024.0 0.06 0.1 0.06 426.1 428.92 429.54 0.0 3.7 4.2 2.9 301.7 161 0.82
Lower M9 5 year 36.2 0.06 0.1 424.5 425.03 424.8 425.06 0.0 0.2 0.7 52.8 143.34 0.36
Lower M9 20 year 57.4 0.06 0.1 424.5 425.08 424.9 425.13 0.0 0.3 1.0 60.3 145.89 0.47
Lower M9 100 year 88.1 0.06 0.1 0.06 424.5 425.25 425.0 425.31 0.0 0.4 1.1 0.2 84.9 152.39 0.44
Lower M9 200 year 102.5 0.06 0.1 0.06 424.5 425.31 425.0 425.37 0.0 0.4 1.1 0.3 93.5 154.49 0.44
Lower M9 PMF 1024.0 0.06 0.1 0.06 424.5 427.11 427.42 0.0 1.3 2.6 1.2 440.5 229.72 0.53
Lower M8 5 year 36.2 0.1 423.3 423.95 423.8 424.00 0.0 1.0 37.6 115.8 0.54
Lower M8 20 year 57.4 0.07 0.1 423.3 424.21 423.9 424.25 0.0 0.2 0.8 69.9 131.79 0.35
Lower M8 100 year 88.1 0.07 0.1 423.3 424.29 424.0 424.35 0.0 0.3 1.1 80.6 136.61 0.44
Lower M8 200 year 102.5 0.07 0.1 423.3 424.35 424.1 424.42 0.0 0.4 1.2 89.2 140.36 0.45
Lower M8 PMF 1024.0 0.07 0.1 0.07 423.3 426.08 426.46 0.0 1.6 2.9 1.2 406.9 223.16 0.59
Lower M7 5 year 36.2 0.07 0.1 0.07 420.4 422.42 422.53 0.0 0.2 1.5 0.2 27.2 69.29 0.50
Lower M7 20 year 57.4 0.07 0.1 0.07 420.4 422.33 422.3 422.69 0.0 0.2 2.7 0.3 22.1 45.24 0.94
Lower M7 100 year 88.1 0.07 0.1 0.07 420.4 422.69 422.7 422.92 0.0 0.6 2.3 0.6 58.4 146.55 0.69
Lower M7 200 year 102.5 0.07 0.1 0.07 420.4 422.75 422.8 422.99 0.0 0.7 2.4 0.6 67.7 155.25 0.70
Lower M7 PMF 1024.0 0.07 0.1 0.07 420.4 424.09 424.1 424.74 0.0 2.5 5.2 1.7 353.5 254.44 1.03
Murragamba Existing

MURRAGAMBA CREEK

Lower M6.6 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 419.2 422.49 420.7 422.49 0.0 0.1 0.3 0.1 219.5 217.45 0.06
Lower M6.6 20 year 57.4 0.05 0.0 0.05 419.2 422.57 421.1 422.57 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.1 236.8 223.19 0.09
Lower M6.6 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 419.2 422.68 421.5 422.69 0.0 0.3 0.6 0.2 261.3 235.62 0.12
Lower M6.6 200 year 102.5 0.05 0.0 0.05 419.2 422.74 421.7 422.75 0.0 0.3 0.6 0.2 276.4 244.11 0.13
Lower M6.6 PMF 1024.0 0.05 0.0 0.05 419.2 424.12 423.1 424.28 0.0 1.5 2.6 1.1 649.5 299.5 0.42
Lower M6.4 5 year 36.2 0.1 418.9 420.42 420.4 420.85 0.0 2.9 12.6 15.24 1.01
Lower M6.4 20 year 57.4 0.04 0.1 0.04 418.9 420.81 420.8 421.20 0.0 0.4 2.8 0.5 20.9 29.37 0.99
Lower M6.4 100 year 88.1 0.04 0.1 0.04 418.9 421.13 421.1 421.54 0.0 1.1 2.9 1.2 32.4 42.95 0.88
Lower M6.4 200 year 102.5 0.04 0.1 0.04 418.9 421.30 421.3 421.66 0.0 1.1 2.8 1.3 41.8 73.48 0.79
Lower M6.4 PMF 1024.0 0.04 0.1 0.04 418.9 423.35 423.61 0.0 2.2 2.7 1.6 468.6 272.89 0.47
Lower M6 5 year 36.2 0.0 416.0 417.39 417.4 417.89 0.0 3.2 11.5 11.26 1.00
Lower M6 20 year 57.4 0.0 416.0 417.85 417.9 418.38 0.0 3.2 17.9 17.26 1.01
Lower M6 100 year 88.1 0.0 416.0 418.23 418.2 418.87 0.0 3.5 24.9 19.64 1.00
Lower M6 200 year 102.5 0.0 416.0 418.39 418.4 419.07 0.0 3.7 28.0 20.6 1.00
Lower M6 PMF 1024.0 0.04 0.0 0.04 416.0 421.86 421.9 422.71 0.0 2.5 4.4 1.8 271.5 163.05 0.88
Lower M5 5 year 36.2 0.0 414.6 415.98 416.10 0.0 1.6 23.0 28.81 0.56
Lower M5 20 year 57.4 0.0 414.6 416.15 415.9 416.36 0.0 2.0 28.2 30.22 0.67
Lower M5 100 year 88.1 0.0 414.6 416.46 416.74 0.0 2.3 37.9 32.7 0.69
Lower M5 200 year 102.5 0.0 414.6 416.61 416.90 0.0 2.4 42.9 33.91 0.68
Lower M5 PMF 1024.0 0.06 0.0 0.06 414.6 419.85 419.9 420.79 0.0 1.0 4.5 1.2 293.1 197.24 0.81
Lower M4 5 year 36.2 0.0 412.5 413.84 413.8 414.19 0.0 2.6 13.9 16.35 0.90
Lower M4 20 year 57.4 0.0 412.5 414.35 414.67 0.0 2.5 23.0 19.17 0.73
Lower M4 100 year 88.1 0.0 412.5 414.83 415.20 0.0 2.7 32.9 21.84 0.70
Lower M4 200 year 102.5 0.0 412.5 415.00 415.40 0.0 2.8 36.6 22.77 0.70
Lower M4 PMF 1024.0 0.05 0.0 0.05 412.5 418.45 418.5 419.23 0.0 1.1 4.8 1.3 430.2 273.16 0.73
Lower M3 5 year 36.2 0.1 410.9 413.05 413.11 0.0 1.1 32.2 20.26 0.28
Lower M3 20 year 57.4 0.1 410.9 413.47 413.56 0.0 1.4 42.0 28.44 0.36
Lower M3 100 year 88.1 0.1 410.9 413.88 414.01 0.0 1.6 56.2 39.97 0.42
Lower M3 200 year 102.5 0.1 410.9 414.01 414.15 0.0 1.7 61.4 43.16 0.45
Lower M3 PMF 1024.0 0.06 0.1 0.06 410.9 416.76 416.93 0.0 1.0 2.2 1.4 621.9 293.54 0.36
Murragamba Existing
MURRAGAMBA CREEK

Lower M2.1 5 year 36.2 0.06 0.0 409.0 411.04 411.0 411.60 0.0 0.2 3.3 11.0 10.17 1.00
Lower M2.1 20 year 57.4 0.06 0.0 409.0 412.03 412.28 0.0 0.8 2.3 28.3 25.03 0.60
Lower M2.1 100 year 88.1 0.06 0.0 0.06 409.0 413.25 413.34 0.0 0.4 1.5 0.1 92.2 120.4 0.32
Lower M2.1 200 year 102.5 0.06 0.0 0.06 409.0 413.57 413.63 0.0 0.4 1.3 0.2 136.5 157.63 0.27
Lower M2.1 PMF 1024.0 0.06 0.0 0.06 409.0 416.59 416.64 0.0 0.7 1.7 0.7 1279.2 483.72 0.23
Lower M2.05 5 year 36.2 0.0 409.0 411.25 410.5 411.34 0.0 1.4 26.3 22.82 0.41
Lower M2.05 20 year 57.4 0.06 0.0 0.06 409.0 412.15 410.9 412.22 0.0 0.3 1.2 0.3 52.9 36.22 0.26
Lower M2.05 100 year 88.1 0.06 0.0 0.06 409.0 413.28 411.2 413.33 0.0 0.3 1.1 0.3 111.5 102.97 0.19
Lower M2.05 200 year 102.5 0.06 0.0 0.06 409.0 413.57 411.4 413.63 0.0 0.2 1.1 0.3 145.8 129.26 0.19
Lower M2.05 PMF 1024.0 0.06 0.0 0.06 409.0 416.55 415.1 416.63 0.0 0.7 2.0 0.7 1188.2 470.51 0.26
Lower M2 5 year 37.9 0.0 408.9 410.67 410.81 0.0 1.7 22.6 19.14 0.49
Lower M2 20 year 59.7 0.06 0.0 0.06 408.9 411.38 411.50 0.0 0.2 1.6 0.2 38.3 23.62 0.39
Lower M2 100 year 92.2 0.06 0.0 0.06 408.9 412.30 412.42 0.0 0.3 1.6 0.4 61.2 25.81 0.31
Lower M2 200 year 108.0 0.06 0.0 0.06 408.9 412.72 412.84 0.0 0.2 1.6 0.4 73.1 45.59 0.28
Lower M2 PMF 1191.0 0.06 0.0 0.06 408.9 416.54 416.62 0.0 0.7 2.1 0.8 1320.2 486.15 0.26
Lower M1.6 5 year 37.9 0.07 0.1 408.7 410.71 409.5 410.76 0.0 0.1 1.0 37.7 23.51 0.25
Lower M1.6 20 year 59.7 0.07 0.1 0.07 408.7 411.41 409.8 411.47 0.0 0.2 1.0 0.2 71.9 97.96 0.22
Lower M1.6 100 year 92.2 0.07 0.1 0.07 408.7 412.36 410.2 412.39 0.0 0.2 0.8 0.2 213.5 205.37 0.14
Lower M1.6 200 year 108.0 0.07 0.1 0.07 408.7 412.79 410.3 412.81 0.0 0.2 0.7 0.1 327.5 365.87 0.12
Lower M1.6 PMF 1191.0 0.07 0.1 0.07 408.7 416.58 413.4 416.60 0.0 0.5 1.1 0.6 2119.8 568.65 0.13
Lower M1.4 5 year 37.9 0.1 408.7 409.99 409.5 410.14 0.0 1.7 22.2 19.92 0.52
Lower M1.4 20 year 59.7 0.1 408.7 410.29 410.51 0.0 2.1 28.3 21.27 0.58
Lower M1.4 100 year 92.2 0.1 408.7 410.61 410.96 0.0 2.6 35.5 22.75 0.66
Lower M1.4 200 year 108.0 0.07 0.1 408.7 410.73 410.3 411.14 0.0 0.2 2.8 38.2 23.7 0.70
Lower M1.4 PMF 1191.0 0.07 0.1 0.07 408.7 413.38 413.4 413.94 0.0 1.7 4.9 1.4 561.8 415.82 0.75
Lower M1 5 year 37.9 0.0 0.06 407.7 408.55 408.4 408.62 0.0 1.8 1.0 36.0 79.95 0.70
Lower M1 20 year 59.7 0.0 0.06 407.7 408.72 408.5 408.81 0.0 2.0 1.1 51.5 105.38 0.72
Lower M1 100 year 92.2 0.0 0.06 407.7 408.93 408.7 409.02 0.0 2.2 1.1 79.0 148.06 0.74
Lower M1 200 year 108.0 0.0 0.06 407.7 408.99 408.8 409.09 0.0 2.2 1.1 87.5 149.25 0.74
Lower M1 PMF 1191.0 0.0 0.06 407.7 410.94 410.3 411.35 0.0 2.3 2.9 421.8 212.47 0.77
Murragamba Existing

EASTERN CREEK

1 E17 5 year 8.6 0.05 0.0 0.05 465.5 465.72 465.7 465.80 0.0 0.2 1.3 0.2 6.8 43 1.01
1 E17 20 year 13.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 465.5 465.78 465.8 465.89 0.0 0.5 1.5 0.5 9.6 46.35 0.99
1 E17 100 year 22.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 465.5 465.87 465.9 466.01 0.0 0.7 1.7 0.7 13.7 50.73 0.97
1 E17 200 year 26.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 465.5 465.90 465.9 466.06 0.0 0.7 1.8 0.7 15.5 52.45 0.96
1 E17 PMF 168.0 0.05 0.0 0.05 465.5 466.63 466.6 467.05 0.0 1.7 3.1 1.6 63.2 79.68 0.95
1 E16 5 year 8.6 0.06 0.0 0.06 458.1 458.82 458.7 458.94 0.0 0.9 1.6 0.5 6.3 16.12 0.71
1 E16 20 year 13.9 0.06 0.0 0.06 458.1 458.96 458.9 459.13 0.0 1.0 2.0 0.7 8.8 18.66 0.76
1 E16 100 year 22.3 0.06 0.0 0.06 458.1 459.12 459.1 459.36 0.0 1.2 2.4 0.9 11.9 21.42 0.85
1 E16 200 year 26.2 0.06 0.0 0.06 458.1 459.18 459.1 459.45 0.0 1.3 2.6 1.0 13.2 22.44 0.88
1 E16 PMF 168.0 0.06 0.0 0.06 458.1 460.51 460.5 460.95 0.0 1.4 4.0 1.6 79.9 87.35 0.86
1 E15 5 year 8.6 0.0 451.5 452.09 452.1 452.25 0.0 1.8 4.8 15.12 1.01
1 E15 20 year 13.9 0.05 0.0 451.5 452.22 452.2 452.42 0.0 0.2 2.0 7.0 17.99 1.01
1 E15 100 year 22.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 451.5 452.38 452.4 452.64 0.0 0.6 2.3 0.5 10.1 20.99 0.98
1 E15 200 year 26.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 451.5 452.44 452.4 452.72 0.0 0.7 2.4 0.6 11.5 22.23 0.96
1 E15 PMF 168.0 0.05 0.0 0.05 451.5 453.76 453.8 454.33 0.0 1.7 3.7 1.4 59.7 59.62 0.86
1 E14 5 year 15.0 0.04 0.0 0.04 445.0 445.32 445.3 445.39 0.0 0.1 1.1 0.4 13.5 75.86 0.84
1 E14 20 year 24.3 0.04 0.0 0.04 445.0 445.37 445.4 445.47 0.0 0.3 1.4 0.5 17.6 79.79 0.92
1 E14 100 year 37.7 0.04 0.0 0.04 445.0 445.44 445.4 445.58 0.0 0.5 1.7 0.7 22.8 83.05 0.99
1 E14 200 year 44.6 0.04 0.0 0.04 445.0 445.47 445.5 445.63 0.0 0.6 1.8 0.7 25.7 84.74 0.99
1 E14 PMF 305.0 0.04 0.0 0.04 445.0 446.27 446.3 446.74 0.0 1.5 3.2 1.5 108.6 119.1 0.96
1 E13 5 year 15.0 0.09 0.1 0.09 438.1 438.57 438.5 438.67 0.0 0.6 1.7 0.6 13.9 48.23 0.82
1 E13 20 year 24.3 0.09 0.1 0.09 438.1 438.71 438.6 438.83 0.0 0.7 1.9 0.7 21.4 57.96 0.79
1 E13 100 year 37.7 0.09 0.1 0.09 438.1 438.88 438.8 439.01 0.0 0.8 2.1 0.7 33.6 83.05 0.77
1 E13 200 year 44.6 0.09 0.1 0.09 438.1 438.95 438.8 439.09 0.0 0.8 2.1 0.7 39.6 90.73 0.76
1 E13 PMF 305.0 0.09 0.1 0.09 438.1 439.98 439.8 440.33 0.0 1.3 3.9 1.6 158.6 137.96 0.92
1 E12 5 year 15.0 0.0 432.5 433.21 433.1 433.31 0.0 1.4 10.8 23.37 0.65
1 E12 20 year 24.3 0.0 432.5 433.37 433.2 433.51 0.0 1.6 14.9 27.08 0.70
1 E12 100 year 37.7 0.07 0.0 0.07 432.5 433.54 433.4 433.72 0.0 0.1 1.9 0.1 19.7 37.33 0.76
1 E12 200 year 44.6 0.07 0.0 0.07 432.5 433.60 433.5 433.81 0.0 0.2 2.1 0.2 22.3 49.4 0.79
1 E12 PMF 305.0 0.07 0.0 0.07 432.5 434.62 434.6 435.06 0.0 1.2 3.6 1.1 156.3 180.57 0.87
Eastern Existing
EASTERN CREEK

1 E11 5 year 15.0 0.07 0.0 0.07 429.0 429.19 429.2 429.29 0.0 0.5 1.4 0.5 11.5 63.14 0.99
1 E11 20 year 24.3 0.07 0.0 0.07 429.0 429.27 429.3 429.39 0.0 0.6 1.6 0.6 16.1 66.15 0.99
1 E11 100 year 37.7 0.07 0.0 0.07 429.0 429.35 429.4 429.52 0.0 0.7 1.9 0.7 22.1 69.84 0.99
1 E11 200 year 44.6 0.07 0.0 0.07 429.0 429.39 429.4 429.58 0.0 0.7 2.0 0.7 25.0 71.56 0.99
1 E11 PMF 305.0 0.07 0.0 0.07 429.0 430.21 430.2 430.49 0.0 0.9 2.9 0.9 193.6 311.95 0.83
1 E10 5 year 15.0 0.07 0.0 0.07 422.0 422.39 422.3 422.46 0.0 0.4 1.2 0.4 14.3 42.73 0.60
1 E10 20 year 24.3 0.07 0.0 0.07 422.0 422.49 422.4 422.60 0.0 0.5 1.5 0.5 18.8 46.03 0.68
1 E10 100 year 37.7 0.07 0.0 0.07 422.0 422.63 422.5 422.78 0.0 0.6 1.8 0.6 25.3 50.47 0.71
1 E10 200 year 44.6 0.07 0.0 0.07 422.0 422.70 422.6 422.86 0.0 0.7 1.9 0.7 28.9 52.7 0.72
1 E10 PMF 305.0 0.07 0.0 0.07 422.0 423.84 423.8 424.49 0.0 1.5 4.1 1.5 109.9 89.7 0.96
1 E9 5 year 15.0 0.0 418.9 419.49 419.5 419.77 0.0 2.3 6.4 11.62 1.01
1 E9 20 year 24.3 0.0 418.9 419.79 419.7 420.09 0.0 2.4 10.0 12.42 0.87
1 E9 100 year 37.7 0.07 0.0 0.07 418.9 420.11 420.0 420.47 0.0 0.2 2.7 0.2 14.4 17.96 0.82
1 E9 200 year 44.6 0.07 0.0 0.07 418.9 420.24 420.1 420.63 0.0 0.4 2.8 0.3 17.0 23.47 0.81
1 E9 PMF 305.0 0.07 0.0 0.07 418.9 422.71 422.98 0.0 1.0 3.1 0.9 209.6 132.31 0.52
1 E8 5 year 23.1 0.07 0.0 0.07 417.0 418.67 418.77 0.0 0.3 1.5 0.3 21.4 31.09 0.38
1 E8 20 year 36.2 0.07 0.0 0.07 417.0 418.95 419.09 0.0 0.4 1.8 0.4 31.5 40.41 0.42
1 E8 100 year 54.3 0.07 0.0 0.07 417.0 419.24 419.41 0.0 0.6 2.1 0.6 44.6 49.96 0.46
1 E8 200 year 63.2 0.07 0.0 0.07 417.0 419.36 419.54 0.0 0.6 2.2 0.6 50.8 53.9 0.47
1 E8 PMF 504.0 0.07 0.0 0.07 417.0 421.50 421.98 0.0 1.6 4.7 1.3 259.2 148.73 0.71
1 E7 5 year 23.1 0.0 417.0 417.37 417.4 417.56 0.0 1.9 12.2 33.12 1.00
1 E7 20 year 36.2 0.0 417.0 417.50 417.5 417.75 0.0 2.2 16.4 33.5 1.00
1 E7 100 year 54.3 0.0 417.0 417.66 417.7 417.98 0.0 2.5 21.7 33.97 1.00
1 E7 200 year 63.2 0.0 417.0 417.72 417.7 418.08 0.0 2.6 24.0 34.17 1.01
1 E7 PMF 504.0 0.07 0.0 0.07 417.0 419.65 419.7 420.36 0.0 1.1 4.2 1.1 195.9 161.99 0.83
1 E6 5 year 23.1 0.0 413.0 413.76 413.7 413.92 0.0 1.8 12.9 23.13 0.76
1 E6 20 year 36.2 0.0 413.0 413.98 413.8 414.17 0.0 2.0 18.4 26.64 0.76
1 E6 100 year 54.3 0.07 0.0 0.07 413.0 414.20 414.0 414.45 0.0 0.3 2.2 0.3 25.0 34.18 0.75
1 E6 200 year 63.2 0.07 0.0 0.07 413.0 414.29 414.1 414.56 0.0 0.4 2.3 0.4 28.3 37.48 0.75
1 E6 PMF 504.0 0.07 0.0 0.07 413.0 416.19 416.2 417.13 0.0 1.3 4.9 1.5 166.7 115.86 0.91
Eastern Existing

EASTERN CREEK

1 E5 5 year 23.1 0.0 411.0 411.70 411.5 411.84 0.0 1.7 13.8 20.4 0.65
1 E5 20 year 36.2 0.0 411.0 411.90 411.7 412.11 0.0 2.0 17.9 20.8 0.70
1 E5 100 year 54.3 0.07 0.0 0.07 411.0 412.12 411.9 412.41 0.0 0.2 2.4 0.2 23.2 33.67 0.74
1 E5 200 year 63.2 0.07 0.0 0.07 411.0 412.21 412.0 412.54 0.0 0.3 2.6 0.3 26.7 43.5 0.76
1 E5 PMF 504.0 0.07 0.0 0.07 411.0 413.85 413.9 414.53 0.0 1.3 4.7 1.8 200.1 136.09 0.89
1 E4 5 year 23.1 0.0 408.5 408.98 409.0 409.21 0.0 2.2 10.7 22.95 1.01
1 E4 20 year 36.2 0.0 408.5 409.14 409.1 409.46 0.0 2.5 14.5 23.28 1.01
1 E4 100 year 54.3 0.0 408.5 409.34 409.3 409.75 0.0 2.8 19.2 23.68 1.01
1 E4 200 year 63.2 0.0 408.5 409.43 409.4 409.88 0.0 3.0 21.3 23.85 1.01
1 E4 PMF 504.0 0.07 0.0 0.07 408.5 411.67 412.18 0.0 1.5 4.0 1.3 220.6 120.67 0.71
1 E3 5 year 23.1 0.0 406.6 407.47 407.56 0.0 1.4 17.1 20.48 0.47
1 E3 20 year 36.2 0.07 0.0 406.6 407.71 407.84 0.0 0.1 1.6 22.5 28.53 0.51
1 E3 100 year 54.3 0.07 0.0 406.6 407.98 408.16 0.0 0.3 1.9 33.0 48.51 0.53
1 E3 200 year 63.2 0.07 0.0 0.07 406.6 408.10 408.28 0.0 0.4 2.0 0.1 38.9 53.66 0.53
1 E3 PMF 504.0 0.07 0.0 0.07 406.6 409.78 409.8 410.60 0.0 1.6 4.9 1.3 184.2 118.62 0.88
1 E2 5 year 26.2 0.0 406.5 407.14 407.0 407.31 0.0 1.8 14.6 23.28 0.73
1 E2 20 year 41.3 0.0 406.5 407.34 407.2 407.58 0.0 2.1 19.3 23.69 0.76
1 E2 100 year 61.7 0.07 0.0 0.07 406.5 407.57 407.4 407.89 0.0 0.2 2.5 0.2 25.2 35.89 0.78
1 E2 200 year 71.7 0.07 0.0 0.07 406.5 407.66 407.5 408.02 0.0 0.3 2.6 0.3 29.2 51.19 0.80
1 E2 PMF 565.0 0.07 0.0 0.07 406.5 409.26 409.3 409.85 0.0 1.3 4.5 1.5 265.6 225.14 0.87
Eastern Existing

Appendix F – HEC-RAS MODEL OUTPUT FOR THE POST-

MINING CREEK ALIGNMENTS
TABLE F1: HEC-RAS MODELLING RESULTS FOR POST-MINING CONDITIONS -
MURRAGAMBA CREEK

1 85 1 year 11.1 0.0 446.2 446.85 446.9 447.10 0.0 2.2 5.0 9.99 1.01
1 85 5 year 36.2 0.0 446.2 447.46 447.5 447.88 0.0 2.9 12.6 14.87 1.00
1 85 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 446.2 448.11 448.1 448.54 0.0 1.1 3.2 1.1 37.2 44.25 0.84
1 85 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 446.2 448.03 448.0 448.43 0.0 1.0 3.0 1.0 33.8 43.64 0.82
1 85 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 446.2 450.43 451.09 0.0 2.1 4.7 1.9 199.6 92.8 0.77
1 84.5 1 year 11.1 0.0 445.7 446.53 446.66 0.0 1.6 6.9 11.44 0.66
1 84.5 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 445.7 447.15 447.0 447.41 0.0 0.3 2.3 0.3 17.6 40.67 0.74
1 84.5 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 445.7 447.72 448.05 0.0 1.1 2.8 1.0 42.2 45.12 0.72
1 84.5 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 445.7 447.62 447.94 0.0 1.0 2.7 1.0 38.0 44.39 0.72
1 84.5 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 445.7 450.65 450.99 0.0 1.7 3.4 1.6 266.8 92.8 0.52
1 84 1 year 11.1 0.0 444.8 445.83 445.91 0.0 1.3 8.8 12.67 0.49
1 84 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 444.8 446.49 446.64 0.0 0.5 1.8 0.5 25.6 42.1 0.52
1 84 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 444.8 446.99 447.25 0.0 1.0 2.5 1.0 47.5 45.96 0.63
1 84 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 444.8 446.89 447.14 0.0 0.9 2.4 0.9 42.9 45.19 0.62
1 84 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 444.8 450.51 447.8 450.72 0.0 1.4 2.7 1.4 332.4 92.74 0.38
1 83 1 year 11.1 0.0 444.1 444.78 444.8 445.03 0.0 2.2 5.0 10 1.01
1 83 5 year 36.2 0.0 444.1 445.39 445.4 445.81 0.0 2.9 12.6 14.87 1.00
1 83 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 444.1 446.04 446.0 446.47 0.0 1.1 3.2 1.1 37.2 44.16 0.84
1 83 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 444.1 445.96 446.0 446.36 0.0 1.0 3.0 1.0 33.7 43.55 0.82
1 83 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 444.1 447.12 447.1 450.04 0.0 4.2 9.0 4.1 89.1 52.49 1.80
1 82.5 1 year 11.1 0.0 443.6 444.51 444.62 0.0 1.5 7.4 11.8 0.60
1 82.5 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 443.6 445.15 445.36 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 20.4 41.1 0.65
1 82.5 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 443.6 445.69 446.00 0.0 1.1 2.7 1.0 43.7 45.29 0.69
1 82.5 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 443.6 445.59 445.89 0.0 1.0 2.6 1.0 39.5 44.56 0.69
1 82.5 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 443.6 448.37 448.77 0.0 1.7 3.8 1.7 246.6 92.71 0.58
1 82 1 year 11.1 0.0 443.4 444.27 444.38 0.0 1.5 7.4 11.8 0.60
1 82 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 443.4 444.91 445.12 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 20.4 41.18 0.65
1 82 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 443.4 445.45 445.76 0.0 1.1 2.7 1.0 43.8 45.37 0.69
1 82 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 443.4 445.36 445.65 0.0 1.0 2.6 0.9 39.6 44.64 0.69
1 82 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 443.4 448.30 448.65 0.0 1.7 3.5 1.6 262.2 92.78 0.53
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MURRAGAMBA CREEK

1 81 1 year 11.1 0.0 443.1 444.03 444.15 0.0 1.5 7.5 11.81 0.60
1 81 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 443.1 444.67 444.89 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 20.4 41.18 0.65
1 81 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 443.1 445.21 445.52 0.0 1.1 2.8 1.0 43.5 45.32 0.70
1 81 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 443.1 445.12 445.41 0.0 1.0 2.6 1.0 39.3 44.6 0.69
1 81 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 443.1 448.24 448.54 0.0 1.6 3.3 1.5 278.4 92.78 0.49
1 80 1 year 11.1 0.0 442.8 443.73 443.84 0.0 1.5 7.4 11.81 0.60
1 80 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 442.8 444.37 444.58 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 20.3 41.38 0.65
1 80 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 442.8 444.90 445.22 0.0 1.1 2.8 1.1 43.4 45.51 0.70
1 80 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 442.8 444.81 445.11 0.0 1.0 2.7 1.0 39.3 44.8 0.69
1 80 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 442.8 448.18 448.43 0.0 1.5 3.0 1.5 302.2 93.01 0.44
1 79 1 year 11.1 0.0 442.5 443.40 443.51 0.0 1.5 7.6 11.88 0.59
1 79 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 442.5 444.05 444.26 0.0 0.4 2.0 0.4 21.1 41.33 0.63
1 79 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 442.5 444.57 444.88 0.0 1.0 2.8 1.1 43.3 45.31 0.70
1 79 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 442.5 444.48 444.77 0.0 0.9 2.7 1.0 39.2 44.6 0.69
1 79 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 442.5 448.13 448.34 0.0 1.3 2.8 1.4 328.0 92.8 0.39
1 78 1 year 11.1 0.0 442.3 443.25 443.36 0.0 1.4 7.7 11.99 0.57
1 78 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 442.3 443.94 444.11 0.0 0.5 1.9 0.4 23.2 42.68 0.58
1 78 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 442.3 444.43 444.72 0.0 1.0 2.7 1.0 45.4 46.55 0.67
1 78 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 442.3 444.34 444.61 0.0 1.0 2.6 0.9 41.2 45.84 0.66
1 78 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 442.3 448.12 445.4 448.31 0.0 1.3 2.6 1.3 346.5 93.8 0.36
1 77 1 year 11.1 0.0 442.2 442.83 442.8 443.09 0.0 2.2 5.0 9.99 1.01
1 77 5 year 36.2 0.0 442.2 443.44 443.4 443.87 0.0 2.9 12.6 14.87 1.00
1 77 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 442.2 444.09 444.1 444.52 0.0 1.1 3.2 1.1 37.5 44.86 0.84
1 77 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 442.2 444.02 444.0 444.41 0.0 1.0 3.0 1.0 34.0 44.26 0.82
1 77 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 442.2 445.19 445.2 447.97 0.0 4.2 8.8 3.9 91.4 53.38 1.76
1 76.5 1 year 11.1 0.0 441.7 442.56 442.67 0.0 1.5 7.5 11.81 0.60
1 76.5 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 441.7 443.20 443.42 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 20.5 41.82 0.65
1 76.5 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 441.7 443.74 444.05 0.0 1.1 2.7 1.0 44.0 45.97 0.69
1 76.5 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 441.7 443.64 443.94 0.0 1.0 2.6 0.9 39.7 45.24 0.69
1 76.5 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 441.7 446.43 446.83 0.0 1.8 3.7 1.6 249.8 93.42 0.57
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1 76 1 year 11.1 0.0 441.1 442.01 442.13 0.0 1.5 7.4 11.8 0.60
1 76 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 441.1 442.65 442.87 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 20.3 41.18 0.65
1 76 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 441.1 443.19 443.50 0.0 1.1 2.8 1.0 43.5 45.34 0.70
1 76 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 441.1 443.10 443.39 0.0 1.0 2.7 1.0 39.3 44.62 0.69
1 76 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 441.1 446.29 446.58 0.0 1.6 3.2 1.5 285.4 92.8 0.47
1 75 1 year 11.1 0.0 440.7 441.64 441.75 0.0 1.5 7.5 11.81 0.60
1 75 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 440.7 442.28 442.50 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 20.5 41.24 0.65
1 75 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 440.7 442.81 443.13 0.0 1.0 2.8 1.1 43.1 45.3 0.70
1 75 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 440.7 442.72 443.02 0.0 1.0 2.7 1.0 39.0 44.59 0.70
1 75 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 440.7 446.23 446.46 0.0 1.4 2.9 1.4 314.5 92.83 0.41
1 74 1 year 11.1 0.0 440.5 441.46 441.57 0.0 1.5 7.5 11.84 0.59
1 74 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 440.5 442.12 442.32 0.0 0.4 2.0 0.4 21.2 41.85 0.63
1 74 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 440.5 442.63 442.94 0.0 1.1 2.8 1.0 43.6 45.82 0.70
1 74 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 440.5 442.54 442.83 0.0 1.0 2.7 1.0 39.5 45.11 0.69
1 74 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 440.5 446.21 446.42 0.0 1.4 2.7 1.3 331.7 93.32 0.38
1 73 1 year 11.1 0.0 440.4 441.32 441.43 0.0 1.5 7.6 11.89 0.59
1 73 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 440.4 442.01 441.7 442.19 0.0 0.4 2.0 0.4 22.5 41.6 0.59
1 73 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 440.4 442.50 442.80 0.0 1.1 2.7 1.0 43.9 45.4 0.69
1 73 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 440.4 442.41 442.69 0.0 1.0 2.6 0.9 39.8 44.7 0.68
1 73 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 440.4 446.19 443.5 446.39 0.0 1.4 2.6 1.3 341.3 92.8 0.37
1 72 1 year 11.1 0.0 440.3 440.95 441.0 441.20 0.0 2.2 5.0 10 1.01
1 72 5 year 36.2 0.0 440.3 441.56 441.6 441.98 0.0 2.9 12.6 14.87 1.00
1 72 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 440.3 442.21 442.2 442.63 0.0 1.1 3.2 1.1 37.6 45.11 0.84
1 72 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 440.3 442.13 442.1 442.52 0.0 1.0 3.0 1.0 34.1 44.51 0.82
1 72 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 440.3 443.30 443.3 446.06 0.0 4.0 8.8 4.1 91.7 53.62 1.75
1 71.5 1 year 11.1 0.0 439.8 440.67 440.79 0.0 1.5 7.4 11.8 0.60
1 71.5 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 439.8 441.31 441.53 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 20.5 42.07 0.65
1 71.5 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 439.8 441.86 442.16 0.0 1.0 2.7 1.1 44.4 46.26 0.69
1 71.5 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 439.8 441.76 442.05 0.0 0.9 2.6 1.0 40.1 45.55 0.68
1 71.5 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 439.8 444.23 444.75 0.0 1.9 4.2 1.9 220.7 93.68 0.68
MURRAGAMBA CREEK

1 71 1 year 11.1 0.0 439.6 440.47 440.58 0.0 1.5 7.4 11.81 0.60
1 71 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 439.6 441.10 441.32 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 20.2 42.46 0.66
1 71 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 439.6 441.57 441.92 0.0 1.0 2.9 1.1 41.1 46.12 0.76
1 71 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 439.6 441.49 441.82 0.0 0.9 2.8 1.0 37.4 45.5 0.74
1 71 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 439.6 444.13 444.59 0.0 1.6 4.0 1.9 233.0 94.14 0.63
1 70 1 year 11.1 0.0 439.3 440.20 440.31 0.0 1.5 7.5 11.83 0.60
1 70 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 439.3 440.83 441.04 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 20.9 46.86 0.65
1 70 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 439.3 441.30 441.62 0.0 1.0 2.8 1.1 44.2 50.68 0.72
1 70 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 439.3 441.22 441.52 0.0 0.9 2.7 1.0 40.0 50.02 0.71
1 70 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 439.3 444.11 444.43 0.0 1.5 3.4 1.7 272.9 98.9 0.52
1 69 1 year 11.1 0.0 439.1 440.02 440.13 0.0 1.5 7.5 11.87 0.59
1 69 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 439.1 440.65 440.86 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 21.5 48.57 0.64
1 69 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 439.1 441.14 441.43 0.0 1.0 2.7 1.0 46.0 52.46 0.70
1 69 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 439.1 441.05 441.33 0.0 0.9 2.6 0.9 41.6 51.77 0.69
1 69 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 439.1 444.09 444.36 0.0 1.5 3.1 1.6 294.3 100.55 0.47
1 68 1 year 11.1 0.0 438.9 439.81 439.91 0.0 1.4 7.9 12.1 0.56
1 68 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 438.9 440.49 440.65 0.0 0.5 1.9 0.4 24.9 47.78 0.56
1 68 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 438.9 440.92 441.21 0.0 1.0 2.7 0.8 46.1 51.2 0.69
1 68 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 438.9 440.83 441.11 0.0 1.0 2.6 0.8 41.8 50.54 0.68
1 68 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 438.9 444.05 441.9 444.29 0.0 1.5 3.0 1.3 308.9 99.15 0.44
1 67 1 year 11.1 0.0 438.7 439.34 439.3 439.59 0.0 2.2 5.0 10 1.01
1 67 5 year 36.2 0.0 438.7 439.95 440.0 440.37 0.0 2.9 12.5 14.86 1.00
1 67 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 438.7 440.58 440.6 440.96 0.0 1.1 3.1 1.1 40.5 52.16 0.82
1 67 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 438.7 440.51 440.5 440.87 0.0 1.0 2.9 1.0 36.9 51.6 0.80
1 67 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 438.7 441.64 441.6 443.95 0.0 3.9 8.2 3.9 100.7 60.7 1.66
1 66.5 1 year 11.1 0.0 438.2 439.06 439.18 0.0 1.5 7.5 11.81 0.60
1 66.5 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 438.2 439.70 439.91 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 21.5 49.16 0.64
1 66.5 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 438.2 440.21 440.49 0.0 1.0 2.6 1.0 47.7 53.25 0.67
1 66.5 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 438.2 440.13 440.39 0.0 0.9 2.6 0.9 43.0 52.55 0.67
1 66.5 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 438.2 442.71 443.09 0.0 1.7 3.7 1.7 252.6 101.15 0.59
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1 66 1 year 11.1 0.0 437.9 438.81 438.92 0.0 1.5 7.5 11.82 0.60
1 66 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 437.9 439.44 439.65 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 20.8 46.92 0.66
1 66 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 437.9 439.93 440.24 0.0 0.9 2.8 1.1 44.7 50.83 0.71
1 66 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 437.9 439.84 440.14 0.0 0.8 2.7 1.0 40.4 50.14 0.71
1 66 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 437.9 442.61 442.97 0.0 1.4 3.5 1.8 261.7 98.97 0.55
1 65 1 year 11.1 0.0 437.7 438.63 438.74 0.0 1.5 7.5 11.87 0.59
1 65 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 437.7 439.25 439.0 439.47 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 20.6 47.72 0.66
1 65 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 437.7 439.77 440.06 0.0 1.0 2.7 1.0 46.4 51.86 0.69
1 65 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 437.7 439.68 439.95 0.0 0.9 2.6 1.0 41.7 51.14 0.69
1 65 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 437.7 442.58 442.88 0.0 1.5 3.3 1.7 279.4 99.82 0.51
1 64 1 year 11.1 0.0 437.4 438.37 438.45 0.0 1.3 8.8 12.69 0.48
1 64 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 437.4 439.02 439.16 0.0 0.5 1.8 0.4 27.0 47.86 0.52
1 64 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 437.4 439.47 439.72 0.0 1.0 2.5 0.8 49.5 51.49 0.63
1 64 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 437.4 439.38 439.62 0.0 0.9 2.4 0.8 44.7 50.73 0.63
1 64 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 437.4 442.50 440.4 442.75 0.0 1.6 3.0 1.3 304.8 98.87 0.44
1 63 1 year 11.1 0.0 436.6 437.26 437.3 437.51 0.0 2.2 5.0 9.99 1.01
1 63 5 year 36.2 0.0 436.6 437.87 437.9 438.29 0.0 2.9 12.6 14.86 1.00
1 63 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 436.6 438.51 438.5 438.90 0.0 1.1 3.1 1.1 39.8 50.35 0.82
1 63 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 436.6 438.43 438.4 438.80 0.0 1.0 2.9 1.0 36.2 49.78 0.81
1 63 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 436.6 439.58 439.6 441.98 0.0 3.8 8.3 4.0 98.6 58.97 1.68
1 62.5 1 year 11.1 0.0 436.1 436.99 437.10 0.0 1.5 7.5 11.81 0.60
1 62.5 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 436.1 437.62 437.83 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 21.0 47.28 0.65
1 62.5 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 436.1 438.12 438.42 0.0 1.0 2.7 1.0 45.4 51.24 0.70
1 62.5 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 436.1 438.03 438.32 0.0 0.9 2.6 1.0 41.2 50.57 0.69
1 62.5 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 436.1 440.32 440.87 0.0 1.8 4.4 2.0 216.3 99.3 0.72
1 62 1 year 11.1 0.0 435.9 436.78 436.89 0.0 1.5 7.4 11.8 0.60
1 62 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 435.9 437.40 437.62 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 20.7 46.9 0.66
1 62 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 435.9 437.87 438.20 0.0 0.9 2.8 1.1 43.6 50.65 0.74
1 62 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 435.9 437.79 438.10 0.0 0.8 2.7 1.0 39.4 50 0.73
1 62 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 435.9 440.22 440.72 0.0 1.6 4.1 2.0 226.2 98.97 0.67
MURRAGAMBA CREEK

1 61 1 year 11.1 0.0 435.7 436.58 436.69 0.0 1.5 7.5 11.81 0.60
1 61 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 435.7 437.21 437.42 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 21.6 50.71 0.65
1 61 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 435.7 437.73 437.99 0.0 1.0 2.6 1.0 48.7 54.81 0.67
1 61 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 435.7 437.64 437.89 0.0 0.9 2.5 0.9 43.9 54.11 0.66
1 61 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 435.7 440.20 440.58 0.0 1.7 3.7 1.7 255.5 102.71 0.58
1 60 1 year 11.1 0.0 435.4 436.34 436.45 0.0 1.5 7.4 11.8 0.60
1 60 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 435.4 436.97 437.19 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 20.7 46.84 0.66
1 60 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 435.4 437.45 437.77 0.0 1.1 2.8 0.8 44.0 50.66 0.73
1 60 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 435.4 437.37 437.67 0.0 1.0 2.7 0.8 39.9 50 0.72
1 60 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 435.4 440.11 440.47 0.0 1.8 3.6 1.4 258.0 98.9 0.56
1 59 1 year 11.1 0.0 435.2 436.16 436.27 0.0 1.5 7.5 11.81 0.60
1 59 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 435.2 436.79 437.00 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 21.2 48.54 0.65
1 59 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 435.2 437.30 437.58 0.0 1.0 2.7 1.0 47.0 52.62 0.68
1 59 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 435.2 437.22 437.48 0.0 0.9 2.6 0.9 42.5 51.93 0.68
1 59 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 435.2 440.09 440.39 0.0 1.7 3.3 1.5 279.4 100.56 0.51
1 58 1 year 11.1 0.0 435.1 435.97 436.08 0.0 1.5 7.5 11.83 0.59
1 58 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 435.1 436.59 436.81 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 20.7 46.89 0.66
1 58 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 435.1 437.05 437.38 0.0 0.9 2.9 1.1 42.9 50.54 0.75
1 58 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 435.1 436.97 437.28 0.0 0.9 2.8 1.0 39.0 49.91 0.74
1 58 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 435.1 440.04 440.32 0.0 1.4 3.2 1.6 288.9 98.96 0.48
1 57 1 year 11.1 0.0 434.9 435.79 435.90 0.0 1.5 7.6 11.89 0.59
1 57 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 434.9 436.43 436.63 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 21.5 47.31 0.64
1 57 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 434.9 436.90 437.21 0.0 1.0 2.8 1.1 44.6 51.06 0.72
1 57 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 434.9 436.81 437.11 0.0 0.9 2.7 1.0 40.3 50.39 0.71
1 57 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 434.9 440.03 440.27 0.0 1.3 3.0 1.5 306.3 99.25 0.44
1 56 1 year 11.1 0.0 434.7 435.62 435.73 0.0 1.4 7.8 12.06 0.56
1 56 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 434.7 436.31 436.0 436.46 0.0 0.4 1.9 0.4 25.5 50.77 0.56
1 56 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 434.7 436.77 437.02 0.0 1.0 2.5 1.0 50.0 54.49 0.64
1 56 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 434.7 436.68 436.92 0.0 0.9 2.5 0.9 45.2 53.78 0.64
1 56 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 434.7 440.02 437.7 440.22 0.0 1.4 2.7 1.3 336.1 102.15 0.40
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1 55 1 year 11.1 0.0 434.5 435.17 435.2 435.42 0.0 2.2 5.0 10 1.01
1 55 5 year 36.2 0.0 434.5 435.78 435.8 436.20 0.0 2.9 12.6 14.87 1.00
1 55 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 434.5 436.42 436.4 436.81 0.0 1.1 3.1 0.9 39.6 49.98 0.82
1 55 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 434.5 436.34 436.3 436.71 0.0 1.0 2.9 0.8 36.1 49.41 0.81
1 55 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 434.5 437.49 437.5 439.90 0.0 4.1 8.3 3.0 98.1 58.59 1.68
1 54.5 1 year 11.1 0.0 434.0 434.90 435.01 0.0 1.5 7.4 11.8 0.60
1 54.5 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 434.0 435.52 435.74 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 20.6 46.84 0.66
1 54.5 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 434.0 435.99 436.32 0.0 1.1 2.8 0.8 43.5 50.59 0.74
1 54.5 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 434.0 435.91 436.22 0.0 1.0 2.7 0.8 39.3 49.93 0.73
1 54.5 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 434.0 438.46 438.90 0.0 1.9 3.9 1.5 237.6 98.92 0.63
1 54 1 year 11.1 0.0 433.7 434.64 434.75 0.0 1.5 7.4 11.8 0.60
1 54 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 433.7 435.29 435.0 435.49 0.0 0.4 2.0 0.4 22.2 49.62 0.63
1 54 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 433.7 435.79 436.06 0.0 1.0 2.6 1.0 48.4 53.67 0.66
1 54 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 433.7 435.71 435.96 0.0 0.9 2.5 0.9 43.7 52.97 0.66
1 54 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 433.7 438.43 438.76 0.0 1.6 3.5 1.6 268.4 101.5 0.54
1 53 1 year 11.1 0.0 433.5 434.39 434.51 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.7 0.62
1 53 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 433.5 435.01 434.8 435.24 0.0 0.4 2.2 0.4 19.4 47.13 0.70
1 53 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 433.5 435.53 435.83 0.0 1.0 2.8 1.0 45.2 51.32 0.71
1 53 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 433.5 435.44 435.73 0.0 0.9 2.7 1.0 40.7 50.62 0.70
1 53 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 433.5 438.35 438.66 0.0 1.6 3.4 1.6 276.5 99.43 0.51
1 52 1 year 11.1 0.0 433.0 433.98 434.07 0.0 1.3 8.5 12.47 0.51
1 52 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 433.0 434.64 434.79 0.0 0.5 1.8 0.4 26.3 47.82 0.53
1 52 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 433.0 435.10 435.36 0.0 1.0 2.5 0.8 49.0 51.48 0.64
1 52 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 433.0 435.01 435.25 0.0 0.9 2.5 0.8 44.3 50.74 0.63
1 52 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 433.0 438.25 436.0 438.48 0.0 1.5 2.9 1.3 316.1 98.94 0.42
1 51 1 year 11.1 0.0 432.5 433.21 433.2 433.47 0.0 2.2 5.0 10 1.01
1 51 5 year 36.2 0.0 432.5 433.82 433.8 434.25 0.0 2.9 12.6 14.87 1.00
1 51 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 432.5 434.46 434.5 434.86 0.0 1.0 3.1 1.1 39.6 49.86 0.82
1 51 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 432.5 434.39 434.4 434.76 0.0 0.9 3.0 1.0 36.0 49.29 0.81
1 51 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 432.5 435.54 435.5 437.96 0.0 3.6 8.4 4.1 98.0 58.5 1.68
MURRAGAMBA CREEK

1 50.5 1 year 11.1 0.0 432.0 432.94 433.05 0.0 1.5 7.5 11.81 0.60
1 50.5 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 432.0 433.57 433.79 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 20.9 46.77 0.65
1 50.5 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 432.0 434.07 434.37 0.0 1.0 2.8 1.1 45.0 50.72 0.71
1 50.5 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 432.0 433.98 434.27 0.0 0.9 2.7 1.0 40.7 50.04 0.70
1 50.5 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 432.0 436.09 436.78 0.0 1.8 4.8 2.2 196.3 98.8 0.82
1 50 1 year 11.1 0.0 431.7 432.59 432.70 0.0 1.5 7.4 11.8 0.60
1 50 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 431.7 433.23 433.44 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 21.1 47.29 0.65
1 50 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 431.7 433.73 434.02 0.0 1.0 2.7 1.0 46.0 51.34 0.69
1 50 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 431.7 433.65 433.92 0.0 0.9 2.6 1.0 41.6 50.65 0.68
1 50 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 431.7 435.79 436.43 0.0 1.9 4.7 2.1 202.1 99.3 0.79
1 49 1 year 11.1 0.0 431.4 432.30 432.41 0.0 1.5 7.4 11.8 0.60
1 49 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 431.4 432.93 433.14 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 20.8 46.84 0.66
1 49 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 431.4 433.41 433.72 0.0 1.1 2.8 0.9 44.4 50.72 0.72
1 49 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 431.4 433.33 433.62 0.0 1.0 2.7 0.9 40.2 50.05 0.71
1 49 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 431.4 435.55 436.16 0.0 2.1 4.6 1.7 206.5 98.89 0.76
1 48 1 year 11.1 0.0 431.0 431.96 432.07 0.0 1.5 7.6 11.9 0.58
1 48 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 431.0 432.58 432.79 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 21.3 47.72 0.65
1 48 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 431.0 433.09 433.38 0.0 1.0 2.7 1.0 46.2 51.74 0.69
1 48 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 431.0 433.00 433.27 0.0 1.0 2.6 0.9 41.7 51.03 0.69
1 48 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 431.0 435.38 435.87 0.0 2.0 4.1 1.7 227.0 99.71 0.67
1 47 1 year 11.1 0.0 430.8 431.73 431.82 0.0 1.3 8.3 12.35 0.52
1 47 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 430.8 432.39 432.1 432.55 0.0 0.4 1.8 0.5 25.5 47.72 0.55
1 47 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 430.8 432.79 433.09 0.0 0.9 2.8 1.1 44.8 50.86 0.71
1 47 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 430.8 432.71 432.99 0.0 0.8 2.6 1.0 40.8 50.22 0.70
1 47 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 430.8 435.25 435.68 0.0 1.5 3.9 1.9 240.4 98.98 0.62
1 46 1 year 11.1 0.0 430.4 431.10 431.1 431.35 0.0 2.2 5.0 9.99 1.01
1 46 5 year 36.2 0.0 430.4 431.70 431.7 432.13 0.0 2.9 12.5 14.86 1.00
1 46 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 430.4 432.34 432.3 432.73 0.0 0.8 3.1 1.1 40.1 51.1 0.82
1 46 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 430.4 432.27 432.3 432.63 0.0 0.7 2.9 1.0 36.5 50.53 0.80
1 46 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 430.4 435.21 435.53 0.0 1.3 3.4 1.7 273.9 100.06 0.52
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1 45.5 1 year 11.1 0.0 429.9 430.82 430.94 0.0 1.5 7.5 11.81 0.60
1 45.5 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.9 431.45 431.67 0.0 0.3 2.1 0.4 20.9 48 0.66
1 45.5 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.9 431.93 432.24 0.0 0.8 2.8 1.1 44.9 51.84 0.72
1 45.5 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.9 431.85 432.14 0.0 0.7 2.7 1.0 40.9 51.23 0.70
1 45.5 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.9 435.29 435.49 0.0 1.2 2.7 1.5 331.5 100.06 0.40
1 45 1 year 11.1 0.0 429.7 430.62 430.73 0.0 1.5 7.5 11.81 0.60
1 45 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.7 431.25 431.46 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 21.4 49.45 0.65
1 45 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.7 431.77 432.04 0.0 1.0 2.6 1.0 48.1 53.61 0.67
1 45 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.7 431.70 431.95 0.0 0.9 2.5 0.9 44.5 53.07 0.64
1 45 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.7 435.28 435.45 0.0 1.3 2.6 1.3 356.6 101.47 0.36
1 44 1 year 11.1 0.0 429.5 430.42 430.53 0.0 1.5 7.5 11.83 0.59
1 44 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.5 431.05 431.26 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 20.8 46.89 0.66
1 44 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.5 431.51 431.84 0.0 1.1 2.8 1.0 43.4 50.59 0.74
1 44 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.5 431.57 431.79 0.0 0.9 2.4 0.8 46.2 51.02 0.60
1 44 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.5 435.25 435.42 0.0 1.3 2.5 1.2 363.1 98.93 0.35
1 43 1 year 11.1 0.0 429.3 430.22 430.33 0.0 1.5 7.6 11.93 0.58
1 43 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.3 430.89 431.07 0.0 0.4 1.9 0.4 23.5 47.92 0.59
1 43 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.3 431.37 431.64 0.0 1.0 2.6 0.9 47.3 51.75 0.67
1 43 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.3 431.51 431.67 0.0 0.8 2.0 0.8 54.7 52.89 0.49
1 43 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.3 435.24 435.39 0.0 1.3 2.3 1.1 386.2 99.54 0.32
1 42 1 year 11.1 0.0 429.2 430.10 430.20 0.0 1.4 7.9 12.08 0.56
1 42 5 year 36.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.2 430.82 430.5 430.96 0.0 0.5 1.8 0.5 27.0 49.35 0.52
1 42 100 year 88.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.2 431.27 431.52 0.0 1.0 2.5 1.0 50.4 53.01 0.63
1 42 200 year 77.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.2 431.48 431.60 0.0 0.8 1.8 0.8 61.2 54.62 0.43
1 42 PMF 561.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.2 435.23 435.37 0.0 1.1 2.2 1.2 403.6 100.42 0.30
1 41 1 year 11.1 0.0 429.0 429.64 429.6 429.89 0.0 2.2 5.0 10 1.01
1 41 5 year 37.9 0.0 429.0 430.28 430.3 430.71 0.0 2.9 13.0 15.1 1.00
1 41 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.0 430.91 430.9 431.31 0.0 1.1 3.1 1.1 41.4 51.2 0.83
1 41 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.0 431.00 431.0 431.44 0.0 1.2 3.3 1.3 46.2 51.94 0.85
1 41 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 429.0 433.91 433.9 435.18 0.0 3.1 6.8 3.4 289.0 99.95 1.03
MURRAGAMBA CREEK

1 40.5 1 year 11.1 0.0 428.5 429.35 429.47 0.0 1.5 7.2 11.65 0.62
1 40.5 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 428.5 430.06 429.8 430.25 0.0 0.5 2.0 0.5 23.8 48.38 0.61
1 40.5 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 428.5 430.57 430.84 0.0 1.0 2.6 1.0 49.8 52.5 0.66
1 40.5 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 428.5 430.68 430.98 0.0 1.1 2.8 1.2 55.8 53.41 0.67
1 40.5 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 428.5 434.03 434.85 0.0 2.7 5.5 2.8 350.9 99.95 0.78
1 40 1 year 11.1 0.0 428.3 429.17 429.30 0.0 1.6 7.0 11.49 0.65
1 40 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 428.3 429.82 429.6 430.08 0.0 0.3 2.3 0.3 18.4 46.64 0.74
1 40 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 428.3 430.38 430.70 0.0 1.0 2.8 1.1 45.8 51.14 0.72
1 40 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 428.3 430.49 430.83 0.0 1.1 2.9 1.2 51.8 52.06 0.72
1 40 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 428.3 433.80 434.71 0.0 2.8 5.8 2.9 335.9 99.65 0.82
1 39 1 year 11.1 0.0 427.6 428.60 428.69 0.0 1.3 8.3 12.39 0.52
1 39 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 427.6 429.30 429.46 0.0 0.4 1.9 0.4 25.9 47.86 0.55
1 39 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 427.6 429.72 430.03 0.0 1.0 2.8 1.0 46.9 51.26 0.70
1 39 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 427.6 429.83 430.16 0.0 1.2 2.9 1.1 52.5 52.12 0.71
1 39 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 427.6 432.75 432.7 433.94 0.0 3.2 6.6 3.1 298.0 99.6 0.98
1 38 1 year 11.1 0.0 427.1 427.81 427.8 428.07 0.0 2.2 5.0 10 1.01
1 38 5 year 37.9 0.0 427.1 428.45 428.5 428.88 0.0 2.9 13.0 15.1 1.00
1 38 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 427.1 429.10 429.1 429.49 0.0 1.1 3.1 1.0 42.3 54.05 0.81
1 38 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 427.1 429.20 429.2 429.62 0.0 1.2 3.2 1.2 47.4 54.81 0.83
1 38 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 427.1 432.08 432.1 433.31 0.0 3.3 6.7 3.0 293.8 103.44 1.02
1 37.5 1 year 11.1 0.0 426.6 427.53 427.64 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.7 0.61
1 37.5 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 426.6 428.19 428.0 428.42 0.0 0.4 2.2 0.3 20.4 50.72 0.69
1 37.5 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 426.6 428.56 429.00 0.0 1.1 3.2 1.1 40.2 53.74 0.86
1 37.5 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 426.6 428.70 428.7 429.12 0.0 1.2 3.2 1.2 47.4 54.81 0.83
1 37.5 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 426.6 431.58 431.6 432.81 0.0 3.3 6.7 3.0 293.4 103.44 1.02
1 37 1 year 11.1 0.0 426.4 427.32 427.44 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.7 0.62
1 37 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 426.4 427.98 427.8 428.21 0.0 0.3 2.2 0.3 21.7 64.24 0.68
1 37 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 426.4 428.37 428.4 428.71 0.0 1.0 3.0 1.0 47.4 67.37 0.79
1 37 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 426.4 428.45 428.5 428.81 0.0 1.1 3.1 1.1 52.7 68 0.81
1 37 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 426.4 431.79 432.44 0.0 2.4 5.0 2.7 390.2 117 0.73
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1 36 1 year 11.1 0.0 426.1 426.96 427.07 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.7 0.62
1 36 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 426.1 427.59 427.4 427.83 0.0 0.3 2.2 0.3 22.9 89.51 0.69
1 36 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 426.1 428.07 428.25 0.0 0.8 2.3 0.9 66.3 93.3 0.61
1 36 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 426.1 428.19 428.37 0.0 0.8 2.3 0.9 78.0 94.3 0.58
1 36 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 426.1 431.93 432.22 0.0 1.6 3.4 2.0 561.4 142.39 0.47
1 35 1 year 11.1 0.0 425.7 426.62 426.73 0.0 1.5 7.5 11.86 0.59
1 35 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 425.7 427.31 427.49 0.0 0.4 2.0 0.4 25.3 64.44 0.61
1 35 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 425.7 427.93 428.09 0.0 0.8 2.1 0.9 66.6 69.38 0.52
1 35 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 425.7 428.06 428.22 0.0 0.8 2.2 0.9 75.9 70.44 0.51
1 35 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 425.7 431.68 432.13 0.0 2.0 4.2 2.3 460.6 116.74 0.57
1 34 1 year 11.1 0.0 425.5 426.48 426.58 0.0 1.4 7.9 12.1 0.56
1 34 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 425.5 427.19 427.37 0.0 0.4 1.9 0.4 24.2 44.91 0.58
1 34 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 425.5 427.66 427.97 0.0 1.0 2.8 1.1 46.0 48.64 0.69
1 34 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 425.5 427.77 428.10 0.0 1.1 2.9 1.2 51.4 49.52 0.71
1 34 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 425.5 430.68 430.7 431.95 0.0 3.0 6.7 3.4 289.7 96.82 1.00
1 33 1 year 11.1 0.0 425.3 425.96 426.0 426.21 0.0 2.2 5.0 10 1.01
1 33 5 year 37.9 0.0 425.3 426.59 426.6 427.03 0.0 2.9 12.9 15.07 1.01
1 33 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 425.3 427.26 427.3 427.67 0.0 1.0 3.1 1.1 40.5 49.73 0.82
1 33 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 425.3 427.36 427.4 427.80 0.0 1.1 3.3 1.2 45.5 50.52 0.84
1 33 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 425.3 430.34 430.3 431.61 0.0 2.9 6.7 3.4 289.4 99.03 1.01
1 32.5 1 year 11.1 0.0 424.8 425.67 425.79 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.71 0.61
1 32.5 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 424.8 426.35 426.1 426.57 0.0 0.4 2.2 0.4 20.6 46.42 0.67
1 32.5 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 424.8 426.84 427.18 0.0 1.0 2.9 1.1 44.7 50.4 0.73
1 32.5 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 424.8 426.95 427.31 0.0 1.1 3.0 1.2 50.2 51.26 0.75
1 32.5 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 424.8 430.02 431.13 0.0 2.8 6.3 3.2 307.2 99.03 0.93
1 32 1 year 11.1 0.0 424.6 425.46 425.58 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.7 0.62
1 32 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 424.6 426.14 426.37 0.0 0.4 2.2 0.4 20.9 48.01 0.67
1 32 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 424.6 426.65 426.97 0.0 1.0 2.8 1.0 46.7 52.13 0.71
1 32 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 424.6 426.76 427.10 0.0 1.1 2.9 1.2 52.3 52.98 0.72
1 32 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 424.6 429.84 430.88 0.0 3.0 6.2 3.1 316.4 100.6 0.90
MURRAGAMBA CREEK

1 31 1 year 11.1 0.0 424.2 425.08 425.20 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.71 0.61
1 31 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 424.2 425.75 425.5 425.98 0.0 0.4 2.2 0.3 20.5 48.28 0.68
1 31 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 424.2 426.20 426.57 0.0 1.1 3.0 0.8 43.2 51.91 0.78
1 31 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 424.2 426.30 426.69 0.0 1.2 3.1 0.9 48.6 52.74 0.79
1 31 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 424.2 429.51 430.50 0.0 3.1 6.0 2.5 322.9 100.96 0.87
1 30 1 year 11.1 0.0 424.0 424.88 424.99 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.72 0.61
1 30 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 424.0 425.55 425.3 425.77 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 21.5 52.46 0.66
1 30 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 424.0 426.09 426.36 0.0 1.0 2.6 1.0 51.1 56.78 0.66
1 30 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 424.0 426.21 426.49 0.0 1.1 2.7 1.1 57.8 57.72 0.66
1 30 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 424.0 429.55 430.30 0.0 2.7 5.3 2.7 364.3 105.04 0.76
1 29 1 year 11.1 0.0 423.8 424.69 424.80 0.0 1.5 7.4 11.77 0.60
1 29 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 423.8 425.35 425.58 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 20.9 47.34 0.67
1 29 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 423.8 425.85 426.18 0.0 0.9 2.8 1.1 45.5 51.33 0.72
1 29 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 423.8 425.96 426.31 0.0 1.0 3.0 1.2 51.3 52.22 0.73
1 29 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 423.8 429.09 430.12 0.0 2.7 6.1 3.1 317.5 99.92 0.89
1 28 1 year 11.1 0.0 423.5 424.47 424.57 0.0 1.4 7.9 12.08 0.56
1 28 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 423.5 425.18 425.35 0.0 0.4 1.9 0.4 24.9 48.6 0.57
1 28 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 423.5 425.64 425.93 0.0 1.0 2.7 1.0 48.0 52.27 0.68
1 28 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 423.5 425.75 426.06 0.0 1.1 2.8 1.1 53.8 53.15 0.70
1 28 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 423.5 428.87 429.86 0.0 2.9 6.0 3.0 323.4 100.53 0.87
1 27 1 year 11.1 0.0 423.3 423.96 424.0 424.22 0.0 2.2 5.0 10 1.01
1 27 5 year 37.9 0.0 423.3 424.60 424.6 425.03 0.0 2.9 12.9 15.06 1.01
1 27 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 423.3 425.26 425.3 425.67 0.0 1.1 3.1 1.0 41.0 50.79 0.82
1 27 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 423.3 425.36 425.4 425.80 0.0 1.2 3.3 1.1 46.0 51.57 0.84
1 27 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 423.3 428.31 428.3 429.58 0.0 3.4 6.7 2.9 290.3 100.11 1.01
1 26.5 1 year 11.1 0.0 422.8 423.68 423.79 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.7 0.62
1 26.5 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 422.8 424.35 424.58 0.0 0.4 2.2 0.4 20.7 47.49 0.67
1 26.5 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 422.8 424.85 425.18 0.0 1.1 2.9 1.0 45.3 51.46 0.73
1 26.5 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 422.8 424.95 425.31 0.0 1.2 3.0 1.1 50.8 52.31 0.74
1 26.5 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 422.8 428.00 429.10 0.0 3.2 6.3 2.8 309.1 100.11 0.93
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1 26 1 year 11.1 0.0 422.5 423.43 423.55 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.71 0.61
1 26 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 422.5 424.10 423.9 424.33 0.0 0.4 2.2 0.4 20.7 48.11 0.67
1 26 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 422.5 424.57 424.92 0.0 1.0 2.9 1.1 44.2 51.87 0.76
1 26 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 422.5 424.67 425.05 0.0 1.1 3.1 1.2 49.6 52.7 0.77
1 26 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 422.5 427.77 428.83 0.0 2.9 6.2 3.1 312.9 100.74 0.92
1 25 1 year 11.1 0.0 422.4 423.27 423.38 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.71 0.61
1 25 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 422.4 423.95 423.7 424.17 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 21.3 48.67 0.66
1 25 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 422.4 424.44 424.76 0.0 1.0 2.8 1.1 46.1 52.58 0.72
1 25 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 422.4 424.54 424.89 0.0 1.1 3.0 1.2 51.7 53.44 0.73
1 25 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 422.4 427.69 428.68 0.0 2.7 6.0 3.1 323.4 101.21 0.87
1 24 1 year 11.1 0.0 422.1 422.94 423.06 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.7 0.62
1 24 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 422.1 423.60 423.4 423.84 0.0 0.3 2.2 0.3 20.0 47.97 0.69
1 24 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 422.1 424.11 424.44 0.0 1.1 2.9 1.0 45.4 52.03 0.73
1 24 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 422.1 424.22 424.57 0.0 1.2 3.0 1.2 51.1 52.91 0.74
1 24 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 422.1 427.37 428.37 0.0 3.0 6.1 3.0 321.2 100.72 0.88
1 23 1 year 11.1 0.0 421.7 422.63 422.73 0.0 1.4 8.1 12.23 0.54
1 23 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 421.7 423.33 423.0 423.50 0.0 0.4 1.9 0.4 25.2 47.88 0.57
1 23 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 421.7 423.78 424.08 0.0 1.1 2.7 0.9 47.2 51.44 0.69
1 23 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 421.7 423.89 424.21 0.0 1.2 2.9 1.0 52.9 52.3 0.70
1 23 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 421.7 426.99 428.02 0.0 3.2 6.1 2.7 317.7 99.74 0.89
1 22 1 year 11.1 0.0 421.3 422.02 422.0 422.27 0.0 2.2 5.0 10 1.01
1 22 5 year 37.9 0.0 421.3 422.65 422.7 423.09 0.0 2.9 12.9 15.07 1.01
1 22 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 421.3 423.32 423.3 423.72 0.0 1.1 3.1 1.1 40.8 50.47 0.82
1 22 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 421.3 423.41 423.4 423.85 0.0 1.2 3.3 1.2 45.8 51.26 0.84
1 22 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 421.3 426.38 426.4 427.65 0.0 3.2 6.8 3.2 290.4 99.79 1.01
1 21.5 1 year 11.1 0.0 420.8 421.73 421.85 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.71 0.61
1 21.5 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 420.8 422.40 422.2 422.63 0.0 0.4 2.2 0.4 20.7 47.18 0.67
1 21.5 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 420.8 422.92 423.24 0.0 1.0 2.8 1.0 46.0 51.3 0.71
1 21.5 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 420.8 423.03 423.37 0.0 1.2 2.9 1.1 52.0 52.21 0.72
1 21.5 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 420.8 426.31 427.24 0.0 2.9 5.8 2.9 333.4 99.79 0.83
MURRAGAMBA CREEK

1 21 1 year 11.1 0.0 420.5 421.43 421.54 0.0 1.5 7.4 11.77 0.61
1 21 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 420.5 422.10 422.32 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 21.0 47.51 0.66
1 21 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 420.5 422.64 422.94 0.0 1.0 2.7 1.0 47.9 51.83 0.68
1 21 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 420.5 422.76 423.07 0.0 1.1 2.8 1.1 54.1 52.78 0.69
1 21 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 420.5 426.06 426.94 0.0 2.8 5.7 2.8 341.0 100.07 0.81
1 20 1 year 11.1 0.0 420.3 421.26 421.37 0.0 1.5 7.6 11.91 0.58
1 20 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 420.3 421.93 422.14 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 21.6 46.34 0.65
1 20 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 420.3 422.43 422.75 0.0 1.1 2.8 1.0 45.9 50.36 0.71
1 20 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 420.3 422.55 422.89 0.0 1.2 2.9 1.1 51.7 51.29 0.72
1 20 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 420.3 425.76 426.75 0.0 3.0 6.0 2.9 323.7 98.78 0.86
1 19 1 year 11.1 0.0 420.1 421.10 421.19 0.0 1.3 8.4 12.43 0.51
1 19 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 420.1 421.80 421.4 421.95 0.0 0.5 1.8 0.4 26.2 48.19 0.54
1 19 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 420.1 422.26 422.53 0.0 1.0 2.6 1.0 49.4 51.9 0.66
1 19 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 420.1 422.37 422.67 0.0 1.1 2.8 1.1 55.5 52.83 0.67
1 19 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 420.1 425.60 426.51 0.0 2.9 5.8 2.8 335.2 99.88 0.83
1 18 1 year 11.1 0.0 419.6 420.26 420.3 420.51 0.0 2.2 5.0 10 1.01
1 18 5 year 37.9 0.0 419.6 420.89 420.9 421.33 0.0 2.9 12.9 15.07 1.01
1 18 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 419.6 421.56 421.6 421.97 0.0 1.1 3.1 1.0 40.8 50.43 0.82
1 18 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 419.6 421.66 421.7 422.10 0.0 1.2 3.3 1.2 45.8 51.21 0.84
1 18 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 419.6 424.62 424.6 425.89 0.0 3.4 6.7 3.0 290.0 99.74 1.01
1 17.5 1 year 11.1 0.0 419.1 419.97 420.09 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.71 0.61
1 17.5 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 419.1 420.66 420.4 420.88 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 21.4 47.25 0.65
1 17.5 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 419.1 421.17 421.48 0.0 1.1 2.8 1.0 46.7 51.36 0.70
1 17.5 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 419.1 421.29 421.62 0.0 1.2 2.9 1.1 52.5 52.25 0.71
1 17.5 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 419.1 424.44 425.44 0.0 3.1 6.0 2.8 322.2 99.74 0.87
1 17 1 year 11.1 0.0 418.3 419.23 419.35 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.69 0.62
1 17 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 418.3 419.88 419.7 420.13 0.0 0.3 2.2 0.3 19.8 47.16 0.70
1 17 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 418.3 420.38 420.73 0.0 1.0 2.9 1.1 44.4 51.15 0.75
1 17 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 418.3 420.49 420.86 0.0 1.2 3.0 1.2 50.0 52.02 0.76
1 17 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 418.3 423.64 424.68 0.0 2.9 6.1 3.0 316.8 99.92 0.90
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1 16 1 year 11.1 0.0 417.9 418.86 418.97 0.0 1.4 7.7 11.99 0.57
1 16 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 417.9 419.58 419.75 0.0 0.4 1.9 0.4 24.8 50.37 0.58
1 16 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 417.9 420.04 420.32 0.0 1.0 2.7 1.0 49.1 54.1 0.68
1 16 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 417.9 420.15 420.46 0.0 1.1 2.8 1.1 55.2 54.99 0.69
1 16 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 417.9 423.39 424.26 0.0 2.7 5.7 2.9 342.3 102.38 0.81
1 15 1 year 11.1 0.0 417.7 418.41 418.4 418.66 0.0 2.2 5.0 10 1.01
1 15 5 year 37.9 0.0 417.7 419.04 419.0 419.48 0.0 2.9 12.9 15.07 1.01
1 15 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 417.7 419.71 419.7 420.12 0.0 1.0 3.1 1.1 40.8 50.4 0.82
1 15 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 417.7 419.81 419.8 420.25 0.0 1.2 3.3 1.2 45.8 51.18 0.84
1 15 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 417.7 422.77 422.8 424.04 0.0 3.0 6.8 3.4 289.7 99.71 1.01
1 14.5 1 year 11.1 0.0 417.2 418.12 418.24 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.71 0.61
1 14.5 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 417.2 418.80 418.5 419.03 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 21.0 47.15 0.66
1 14.5 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 417.2 419.33 419.64 0.0 1.0 2.7 1.0 47.2 51.41 0.69
1 14.5 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 417.2 419.45 419.77 0.0 1.1 2.9 1.2 53.1 52.32 0.70
1 14.5 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 417.2 422.63 423.60 0.0 2.7 5.9 3.0 326.2 99.71 0.86
1 14 1 year 11.1 0.0 416.4 417.26 417.37 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.7 0.62
1 14 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 416.4 417.92 417.7 418.16 0.0 0.4 2.2 0.4 20.4 47.03 0.68
1 14 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 416.4 418.41 418.75 0.0 1.1 2.9 1.0 44.1 50.9 0.75
1 14 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 416.4 418.51 418.89 0.0 1.2 3.1 1.1 49.6 51.76 0.76
1 14 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 416.4 421.66 422.70 0.0 3.2 6.2 2.7 315.2 99.69 0.90
1 13 1 year 11.1 0.0 416.0 416.92 417.03 0.0 1.5 7.5 11.83 0.60
1 13 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 416.0 417.59 417.81 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 21.7 48.97 0.65
1 13 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 416.0 418.09 418.40 0.0 1.0 2.8 1.0 47.3 52.98 0.70
1 13 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 416.0 418.20 418.53 0.0 1.2 2.9 1.1 53.3 53.89 0.71
1 13 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 416.0 421.44 422.35 0.0 3.0 5.8 2.7 335.7 101.45 0.83
1 12 1 year 11.1 0.0 415.8 416.74 416.84 0.0 1.4 8.0 12.16 0.55
1 12 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 415.8 417.45 417.1 417.62 0.0 0.4 1.9 0.4 25.1 47.93 0.57
1 12 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 415.8 417.91 418.20 0.0 1.0 2.7 1.0 48.1 51.62 0.68
1 12 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 415.8 418.02 418.33 0.0 1.1 2.8 1.1 53.9 52.52 0.69
1 12 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 415.8 421.16 422.15 0.0 2.9 6.0 3.0 323.7 99.81 0.87
MURRAGAMBA CREEK

1 11 1 year 11.1 0.0 415.5 416.18 416.2 416.43 0.0 2.2 5.0 10 1.01
1 11 5 year 37.9 0.0 415.5 416.81 416.8 417.25 0.0 2.9 12.9 15.07 1.01
1 11 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 415.5 417.48 417.5 417.88 0.0 1.1 3.1 1.1 40.9 50.56 0.82
1 11 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 415.5 417.58 417.6 418.01 0.0 1.2 3.3 1.2 45.9 51.35 0.84
1 11 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 415.5 420.54 420.5 421.80 0.0 3.1 6.7 3.3 290.9 99.88 1.01
1 10.5 1 year 11.1 0.0 415.0 415.86 415.99 0.0 1.6 6.9 11.42 0.66
1 10.5 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 415.0 416.50 416.3 416.78 0.0 0.3 2.4 0.3 17.8 46.77 0.75
1 10.5 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 415.0 417.05 417.39 0.0 1.0 2.9 1.1 44.7 51.17 0.74
1 10.5 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 415.0 417.17 417.53 0.0 1.1 3.0 1.2 50.6 52.08 0.74
1 10.5 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 415.0 420.42 421.38 0.0 2.8 5.9 3.0 328.7 99.88 0.85
1 10 1 year 11.1 0.0 414.3 415.35 415.0 415.43 0.0 1.3 8.8 12.69 0.48
1 10 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 414.3 416.04 415.7 416.19 0.0 0.5 1.8 0.4 27.1 48.17 0.53
1 10 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 414.3 416.49 416.76 0.0 1.0 2.6 1.0 49.8 51.8 0.65
1 10 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 414.3 416.61 416.90 0.0 1.1 2.7 1.0 56.1 52.76 0.66
1 10 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 414.3 419.87 420.76 0.0 2.9 5.7 2.6 339.8 99.7 0.81
1 9 1 year 11.1 0.0 413.2 413.87 413.9 414.12 0.0 2.2 5.0 10 1.01
1 9 5 year 37.9 0.0 413.2 414.50 414.5 414.94 0.0 2.9 12.9 15.06 1.01
1 9 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 413.2 415.16 415.2 415.57 0.0 1.1 3.1 1.0 41.0 50.77 0.82
1 9 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 413.2 415.26 415.3 415.70 0.0 1.2 3.3 1.2 46.0 51.56 0.84
1 9 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 413.2 418.22 418.2 419.48 0.0 3.4 6.7 3.0 290.3 100.09 1.01
1 8.5 1 year 11.1 0.0 412.7 413.58 413.70 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.7 0.62
1 8.5 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 412.7 414.25 414.0 414.48 0.0 0.4 2.2 0.4 20.7 47.47 0.67
1 8.5 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 412.7 414.75 415.08 0.0 1.1 2.8 1.0 45.4 51.46 0.73
1 8.5 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 412.7 414.86 415.21 0.0 1.2 3.0 1.1 51.0 52.33 0.74
1 8.5 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 412.7 418.05 419.04 0.0 3.1 6.0 2.8 323.9 100.09 0.87
1 8 1 year 11.1 0.0 412.5 413.39 413.51 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.7 0.62
1 8 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 412.5 414.06 413.8 414.29 0.0 0.4 2.2 0.4 20.7 47.56 0.67
1 8 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 412.5 414.56 414.89 0.0 1.1 2.9 1.0 45.2 51.52 0.73
1 8 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 412.5 414.67 415.02 0.0 1.2 3.0 1.1 50.9 52.39 0.74
1 8 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 412.5 417.89 418.86 0.0 3.1 5.9 2.7 326.6 100.18 0.86
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1 7 1 year 11.1 0.0 412.3 413.18 413.30 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.69 0.62
1 7 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 412.3 413.85 413.6 414.08 0.0 0.4 2.2 0.4 20.7 47.19 0.67
1 7 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 412.3 414.36 414.69 0.0 1.1 2.8 1.0 45.9 51.29 0.72
1 7 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 412.3 414.48 414.82 0.0 1.2 2.9 1.1 51.6 52.18 0.73
1 7 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 412.3 417.73 418.67 0.0 2.9 5.9 2.8 330.8 99.81 0.84
1 6 1 year 11.1 0.0 411.8 412.71 412.82 0.0 1.5 7.4 11.8 0.60
1 6 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 411.8 413.38 413.60 0.0 0.4 2.1 0.4 21.1 47.17 0.66
1 6 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 411.8 413.91 414.21 0.0 1.0 2.7 1.0 47.1 51.39 0.69
1 6 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 411.8 414.08 414.37 0.0 1.1 2.7 1.1 55.8 52.73 0.66
1 6 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 411.8 417.32 418.22 0.0 2.9 5.7 2.8 337.0 99.71 0.82
1 5 1 year 11.1 0.0 411.5 412.50 412.60 0.0 1.4 8.1 12.23 0.54
1 5 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 411.5 413.21 412.9 413.37 0.0 0.4 1.9 0.4 25.5 48.38 0.56
1 5 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 411.5 413.71 413.97 0.0 1.0 2.6 1.0 51.0 52.43 0.63
1 5 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 411.5 413.93 414.16 0.0 1.0 2.5 1.0 62.6 54.16 0.57
1 5 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 411.5 417.12 417.97 0.0 2.8 5.6 2.7 345.9 100.19 0.79
1 4 1 year 11.1 0.0 411.2 411.89 411.9 412.14 0.0 2.2 5.0 10 1.01
1 4 5 year 37.9 0.0 411.2 412.53 412.5 412.96 0.0 2.9 13.0 15.1 1.00
1 4 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 411.2 413.53 413.73 0.0 0.9 2.2 0.9 58.8 53.28 0.53
1 4 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 411.2 413.80 413.97 0.0 1.0 2.1 0.9 73.3 55.41 0.47
1 4 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 411.2 416.82 417.67 0.0 2.9 5.6 2.6 347.7 99.83 0.78
1 3.5 1 year 11.1 0.0 410.7 411.60 411.72 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.71 0.61
1 3.5 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 410.7 412.28 412.0 412.50 0.0 0.4 2.2 0.4 20.7 47.21 0.67
1 3.5 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 410.7 413.61 413.69 0.0 0.7 1.5 0.6 91.0 57.91 0.30
1 3.5 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 410.7 413.86 413.94 0.0 0.7 1.5 0.6 105.5 61.32 0.30
1 3.5 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 410.7 417.01 417.58 0.0 2.4 4.6 2.3 416.6 99.83 0.61
1 3 1 year 11.1 0.0 410.4 411.28 411.40 0.0 1.5 7.3 11.69 0.62
1 3 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 410.4 412.06 412.22 0.0 0.4 1.9 0.4 25.8 47.98 0.55
1 3 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 410.4 413.58 413.64 0.0 0.5 1.3 0.6 108.3 70.06 0.26
1 3 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 410.4 413.83 413.89 0.0 0.5 1.4 0.5 130.3 99.73 0.27
1 3 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 410.4 416.91 417.42 0.0 2.3 4.3 2.3 438.4 99.73 0.56
MURRAGAMBA CREEK

1 2 1 year 11.1 0.0 410.0 410.93 411.03 0.0 1.4 7.7 11.97 0.57
1 2 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 410.0 411.99 412.06 0.0 0.5 1.3 0.4 41.6 50.55 0.33
1 2 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 410.0 413.57 413.61 0.0 0.4 1.1 0.3 143.2 99.73 0.20
1 2 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 410.0 413.82 413.86 0.0 0.5 1.1 0.4 168.4 99.73 0.19
1 2 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 410.0 416.82 417.26 0.0 2.2 4.0 2.0 468.2 99.73 0.51
1 1 1 year 11.1 0.0 409.6 410.75 410.80 0.0 1.0 10.8 13.89 0.37
1 1 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 409.6 411.97 412.00 0.0 0.4 0.9 0.4 62.3 53.69 0.20
1 1 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 409.6 413.56 413.58 0.0 0.4 0.9 0.3 184.4 99.7 0.15
1 1 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 409.6 413.81 413.84 0.0 0.4 0.9 0.4 209.5 99.7 0.14
1 1 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 409.6 416.75 417.13 0.0 2.0 3.8 2.0 502.7 99.7 0.46
1 0 1 year 11.1 0.05 0.0 0.05 409.2 410.70 410.72 0.0 0.0 0.7 0.0 16.1 46.3 0.24
1 0 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 0.05 409.2 411.96 411.98 0.0 0.3 0.7 0.3 81.1 56.42 0.14
1 0 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 409.2 413.56 413.57 0.0 0.3 0.7 0.3 219.1 99.7 0.12
1 0 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 409.2 413.81 413.82 0.0 0.3 0.7 0.3 244.2 99.7 0.12
1 0 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 409.2 416.70 417.03 0.0 1.9 3.5 1.9 532.4 99.7 0.43
1 -1 1 year 11.1 0.0 409.0 410.54 410.68 0.0 1.6 6.9 6.72 0.51
1 -1 5 year 37.9 0.05 0.0 409.0 411.72 411.90 0.0 0.6 1.9 21.4 20.43 0.53
1 -1 100 year 92.2 0.05 0.0 0.05 409.0 413.46 413.52 0.0 0.4 1.3 0.2 120.4 145.31 0.26
1 -1 200 year 107.7 0.05 0.0 0.05 409.0 413.73 413.78 0.0 0.4 1.2 0.2 163.2 176.09 0.23
1 -1 PMF 1191.3 0.05 0.0 0.05 409.0 416.64 416.70 0.0 0.8 1.9 0.8 1303.9 486.21 0.25
1 -2 1 year 11.1 0.0 409.0 410.61 409.9 410.64 0.0 0.8 13.9 16.08 0.27
1 -2 5 year 37.9 0.06 0.0 0.06 409.0 411.81 410.6 411.86 0.0 0.2 1.0 0.2 41.6 31.24 0.23
1 -2 100 year 92.2 0.06 0.0 0.06 409.0 413.47 411.3 413.52 0.0 0.2 1.0 0.3 133.0 117.48 0.18
1 -2 200 year 107.7 0.06 0.0 0.06 409.0 413.73 411.4 413.77 0.0 0.2 1.1 0.3 166.9 147.11 0.18
1 -2 PMF 1191.3 0.06 0.0 0.06 409.0 416.59 415.2 416.69 0.0 0.8 2.3 0.8 1205.5 471.89 0.29
1 -3 1 year 11.1 0.0 408.9 410.57 410.58 0.0 0.5 20.7 18.32 0.16
1 -3 5 year 37.9 0.06 0.0 0.06 408.9 411.53 411.57 0.0 0.1 0.9 0.2 42.0 23.99 0.21
1 -3 100 year 92.2 0.06 0.0 0.06 408.9 412.66 412.75 0.0 0.2 1.4 0.4 70.6 32.46 0.25
1 -3 200 year 107.7 0.06 0.0 0.06 408.9 413.08 413.17 0.0 0.2 1.4 0.2 100.9 109.36 0.23
1 -3 PMF 1191.3 0.06 0.0 0.06 408.9 416.57 416.65 0.0 0.7 2.1 0.8 1336.7 487.81 0.26
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1 -4 1 year 11.1 0.1 408.7 410.57 409.1 410.58 0.0 0.3 34.6 22.56 0.08
1 -4 5 year 37.9 0.07 0.1 0.07 408.7 411.55 409.5 411.56 0.0 0.1 0.6 0.1 85.7 110.6 0.12
1 -4 100 year 92.2 0.07 0.1 0.07 408.7 412.71 410.2 412.72 0.0 0.2 0.6 0.2 298.8 337.15 0.11
1 -4 200 year 107.7 0.07 0.1 0.07 408.7 413.13 410.3 413.14 0.0 0.2 0.5 0.1 460.6 407 0.09
1 -4 PMF 1191.3 0.07 0.1 0.07 408.7 416.61 413.4 416.63 0.0 0.5 1.1 0.6 2138.2 570.51 0.13
1 -5 1 year 11.1 0.5 408.7 410.54 410.55 0.0 0.3 33.9 22.42 0.09
1 -5 5 year 37.9 0.07 0.5 0.07 408.7 411.37 411.39 0.0 0.7 0.5 1.0 67.9 91.63 0.10
1 -5 100 year 92.2 0.07 0.5 0.07 408.7 411.78 411.83 0.0 1.1 0.5 1.3 114.5 135.84 0.10
1 -5 200 year 107.7 0.07 0.5 0.07 408.7 411.86 411.91 0.0 1.2 0.5 1.3 125.0 144.64 0.10
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APPENDIX D
RISK MATRIX TABLES

D-1
Consequence Ratings
Effect / Consequence
1 2 3 4 5
Loss Type
Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic
Environmental Environmental Minor Serious Major Extreme

Impact nuisance – trivial or environmental environmental environmental environmental
negligible, short harm – short harm – medium harm – long term harm –
term impact to area term impact to term impact to reversible irreversible
of low significance, area of limited area of local impacts to area impacts on
minimal or no local significance, conservation value, of regional environmental
physical remediation limited physical medium term conservation values of extreme
required remediation physical significance, & widespread
remediation, actual health statistics areas, or those of
community health in community national
impacts or alter as a result conservation
significance or of this incident or significance,
pollution or pollution or community
contamination contamination fatalities or
pollution or
contamination
Cost < $1,000 Costs $1,000 - Costs $5k - $50k Costs $50k - Costs > $500k
$5,000 $500k
Asset Damage Slight damage Minor damage Local damage Major damage Extreme damage
and Other < $0.1M or $0.1M - $1.0M. $1.0M - $5.0M or $5.0M -$25.0M > $25.0M or > 1
Consequential or or month
Losses
Risk Matrix
Level of Risk
Likelihood Consequence
1 2 3 4 5
A
11 (M) 16 (H) 20 (H) 23 (E) 25 (E)
(Almost Certain)
B
7 (M) 12 (M) 17 (H) 21 (E) 24 (E)
(Likely)
C
4 (L) 8 (M) 13 (H) 18 (H) 22 (E)
(Possible)
D
2 (L) 5 (L) 9 (M) 14 (H) 19 (H)
(Unlikely)
E
1 (L) 3 (L) 6 (M) 10 (M) 15 (H)
(Rare)


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REHABILITATION

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1.0 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 1

2.0 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................... 6

3.0 OVERVIEW OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT ......................................... 9

4.0 REHABILITATION PLANNING.................................................................. 21

5.0 REHABILITATION IMPLEMENTATION ..................................................... 39

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6.0 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND COMPLETION CRITERIA .................... 63

8.0 REHABILITATION RISKS AND CONTINGENCY MEASURES........................ 83

9.0 INTERVENTION, ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT AND CONTINUAL

10.0 REHABILITATION TRIALS AND STUDIES .................................................. 91

12.0 MINE CLOSURE PLANNING.................................................................... 97

13.0 REFERENCES ....................................................................................... 101

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Figure 1: Regional Location

Appendix A: RMP Peer Review Paper – Dr David Freudenberger

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1.1 APPROVED MOOLARBEN COAL PROJECT (STAGES 1 AND 2)

1.2 OPERATIONAL STATUS

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1.3 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

1.4 CONSULTATION AND PEER REVIEW OF THIS RMP

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1.5 STRUCTURE OF THIS RMP

The remainder of the RMP is structured as follows:

Section 2: Outlines the statutory requirements applicable to this RMP.

Section 5: Describes the rehabilitation implementation practices and management measures.

Section 6: Outlines the rehabilitation performance indicators and completion criteria.

Section 7: Describes the rehabilitation monitoring program.

Section 9: Discusses the intervention, adaptive management and continual improvement

Section 13: Lists the references cited in this RMP.

Appendix A: Provides Dr David Freudenberger’s Peer Review Paper.

Appendix D: Risk Matrix Tables.

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2.0 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

MCO’s statutory requirements are contained in:

• the conditions of Commonwealth Approvals EPBC (2007/3297), EPBC (2013/6926),

2.1 EP&A ACT PROJECT APPROVALS

2.1.1 Rehabilitation Management Plan

2.1.2 Management Plan Requirements

2.1.3 Rehabilitation Objectives

2.1.4 Progressive Rehabilitation

These conditions are outlined in Appendix B and addressed in Section 4.7.

2.1.5 Statement of Commitments

2.2 COMMONWEALTH APPROVALS

2.3 LICENCES, PERMITS AND LEASES

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2.4 KEY REGULATORY GUIDELINES

• Mining Operations Plan (MOP) Guidelines (DRE, 2013);

• Managing Urban Stormwater – Soils and Construction Volume 1 (Landcom, 2004);

• Managing Urban Stormwater – Soils and Construction Volume 2 (DECC, 2008);

• A Rehabilitation Manual for Australian Streams (Rutherford, 2000); and

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3.0 OVERVIEW OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

3.2 LANDFORMS AND LAND USE

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