Mt Arthur Coal Mine Transformation Precinct

About the Master Plan and Rezoning

The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) is publicly exhibiting a proposed State-led rezoning for the Mt Arthur Coal Mine site.

The rezoning proposes to apply the SP4 (Enterprise) zone to parts of the Mt Arthur Coal Mine site and establish a State-assessed development pathway, supporting the site’s transition to employment-generating land uses.

DPHI has worked in collaboration with Muswellbrook Shire Council, NZEA and BHP to prepare a Master Plan that outlines a long-term vision for the site’s transition from mining to a diverse range of future industries.

The Master Plan sets out a generational-scale opportunity to transform the land underlying one of NSW’s largest coal mines into a future-focused Precinct. With BHP’s mining operations ceasing by 2030, the project represents an opportunity to provide new employment-generating land uses for Muswellbrook and the Hunter Region and support coal-producing communities to secure their long-term economic future.

The proposal reimagines more than 5,400 hectares of strategically located land capable of hosting a range of new and emerging industries, alongside rehabilitated areas and existing agricultural activities, creating opportunities for long-term economic growth and employment.

Aboriginal community yarn

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members are invited to attend a yarning session to discuss the future of the Mt Arthur Coal Mine site and share their thoughts on the proposed Master Plan and rezoning.

All sessions will be held at Campbells Corner, next to the Muswellbrook Shire Administration Centre (60–82 Bridge Street, Muswellbrook). Community members are welcome to drop in at any time during the session.

Need more information?

For further information, including the Department’s submissions policy:

• Visit the NSW Planning Portal
• Phone 1300 305 695
• Email post.mining@dphi.nsw.gov.au