Mine Subsidence Board

The Mine Subsidence Board operates for the community in coal mining areas of New South Wales, Australia, and is responsible for administering the Mine Subsidence Compensation Act. The Act provides for compensation or repair services where improvements are damaged by mine subsidence resulting from the extraction of coal. The Act also makes the Board... responsible for reducing the risk of mine subsidence damage to properties by assessing and controlling the types of buildings and improvements which can be erected in Mine Subsidence Districts. Other important roles of the Mine Subsidence Board include the elimination of public and private danger caused by mine subsidence and the provision of a comprehensive and accessible advisory and technical service. The Board's Mascot, Maurie Mole is a household name throughout much of regional NSW and is the front face of the Mine Subsidence Board's Community Engagement program. Expert advice is provided to property owners, government departments and authorities, local councils, community organisations and industries within Mine Subsidence Districts, and throughout NSW. This advice aims to provide compatibility between surface development and underground mining. The Board also control building and other surface development in Mine Subsidence Districts, setting building and construction requirements that provide protection from subsidence damage. These requirements cover the nature and class of improvements, including height, type of building materials used and the method of construction. The Board has the power to issue stop work notices to prevent illegal construction in Mine Subsidence Districts, and any improvements erected without the Board's approval, or contrary to an approval are not eligible for compensation. If you are planning, building or renovating in a Mine Subsidence District you should see the helpful staff at your local Mine Subsidence Board Office. Our offices are located in Newcastle, Picton, Singleton and Wyong. Also for Lake Macquarie residents we have a ...Read More