WITH all the job losses in the area, we need to look forward to accommodate future job needs.
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The Wallarah 2 coal mine ("Baird won't be moved", Lakes Mail, February 5) would be a great jobs boost for locals.
What is the big deal and all the controversy over this mine?
People need work, and considering the number of mines that have been in the area in the past, what is the issue?
Growing up in the '80s, I can remember at least eight to 10-plus state coal mines operating in the Central Coast/Lake Macquarie area that no longer operate.
Not everyone works in a shop or office.
We need to get on board and support such infrastructure.
Power stations are closing, BHP is gone, jobs in mines in the Hunter are going, and we haven't seen the worst of it.
Times are tough in the real world.
Hard-working families are struggling to make ends meet, and there are no big projects in NSW currently, forcing people to take fly-in, fly-out interstate jobs to pay the bills.
Wallarah 2 injecting $800 million into the local area is something we need.
The mine will supply 100 to 200-plus jobs to local people, and in turn their salaries will go back into the local community.
- Jason Murray, Wyee
