Rix's Creek North Continuation Project
Bloomfield Collieries Pty Limited (The Bloomfield Group) owns and operates Rix’s Creek Mine (RCM) northwest of Singleton.
RCM was established in 1990 and is a coal mining operation. Mining occurs on either side of the New England Highway in the Rix’s Creek North (RCN) and Rix’s Creek South (RCS) operations.
We are seeking to extend the mine life of Rix’s Creek North. This is called the Rix’s Creek North Continuation Project (the Project).
Rix's Creek North Continuation Project
Rix’s Creek Mine (RCM) is an existing coal mine located approximately five kilometres north of Singleton and has been operating for more than 30 years.
The mine includes Rix’s Creek North (RCN) and Rix’s Creek South (RCS) operations, located on either side of the New England Highway.
We are seeking approval to continue mining at Rix’s Creek North beyond its current approval in 2035 through to the end of 2049.
The Rix’s Creek North Continuation Project would allow mining to continue using most of the existing infrastructure and operational systems already in place at Rix’s Creek.
About the Project:
The Rix’s Creek North Continuation Project would allow mining to continue to the north and west of the existing operation from 2035 through to 2049.
The Project includes:
- continuation of mining operations to the north and west of the existing Falbrook Mining Area towards Middle Falbrook and Stony Creek Road (Stony Creek Road will not be impacted by mining operations);
- a peak Run of Mine coal extraction rate of 4.8 million tonnes per annum, compared with the currently approved peak rate of 6 million tonnes per annum
- realignment and upgrade of approximately four kilometres of the New England Highway near Camberwell
- an improved final landform with no remaining highwalls and approximately 1,500 hectares available for agricultural use, predominantly for cattle grazing)
- 24-hour, seven-day operations within the Falbrook Mining Area
- the ability to transfer overburden from Rix’s Creek North to Rix's Creek South to support rehabilitation and final landform outcomes.
New England Highway realignment
The proposed highway realignment would start south of the McInerney Road intersection at Camberwell and extend south towards Rix’s Creek.
If the project is approved, Bloomfield would work closely with Transport for NSW on the detailed design and construction of the new section of highway. The existing highway would remain open during construction to minimise disruption to motorists.
Construction of the new alignment is expected to create approximately 60 direct jobs.
Download a copy of the project newsletter: RCN Newsletter October 2026
Download a map of the project area: RCN Project Map
View statutory advertising - The Bloomfield Group: Published Singleton Argus
View statutory advertising - NSW Planning: Published The Australian
Project Benefits
Approval of the project would provide greater certainty for the people and businesses that rely on the operation and continue its contribution to the Singleton and broader Hunter economy.
Supporting local jobs and ongoing employment opportunities
Supporting hundreds of businesses and suppliers across Singleton, the Hunter and beyond.
Continuing to contribute to the regional economy through employment, business expenditure, royalties and taxes
Delivering more than $400 million in estimated net social benefits to NSW
Creating around 60 direct jobs during construction of an improved section of the New England Highway
Providing a rehabilitated final landform suitable for future agricultural use
Project update
A detailed Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is now on exhibition following several years of project planning, consultation and specialist technical studies.
The EIS assesses the potential environmental, social and economic impacts of the project and identifies how these impacts can be avoided, reduced, managed or offset where required.
Specialist assessments cover areas including noise and blasting, air quality, water, biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions, Aboriginal cultural heritage, rehabilitation, social impacts and economics.
The project design has evolved throughout this process in response to technical studies and stakeholder feedback.
Visit the Rix's Creek Continuation Project page on the NSW Planning Portal
Community Consultation
Bloomfield has been engaging with near neighbours, community representatives, government, businesses and other stakeholders throughout the planning and assessment of the project. The project is now on public exhibition.
To view the related documents and make a submission the Rix's Creek Continuation Project page on the NSW Planning Portal.
We are also hosting three pop-ups at 750 Bridgman Road, Bridgman. Community members can pull into the driveway, grab a coffee from the coffee cart and chat with the team about the Continuation Project or Rix's Creek Mine operations more generally.
- 7am to 10am, Tuesday 27 October 2026
- 7am to 10am, Thursday 29 October 2026
- 2pm to 5pm, Thursday 29 October 2026
Regular Updates
If you would like to be kept up to date on progress of the Project during the assessment phase please contact The Bloomfield Group on :
- Phone: 02 4930 2600
- Email: [email protected]
- Or click on the link below to fill out your details in the form