While the new coal loading terminal proposed to be built by the Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) has attracted alot of attention, the existing coal exporter, Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) is quietly proposing to increase their current throughput capacity by 50% as well.

An Environmental Assessment is on exhibition until 22nd December. The relevant documents are on the Planning Department website at http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/asp/major_projects.asp (scroll down or search in the page for "Proposed Increase to Throughput Capacity, Kooragang Coal Terminal (06_0189)"

And Rising Tide Newcastle has prepared a submission-writing guide