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11 March, 2026
Support hubs open tomorrow for Tahmoor workers and the wider community
Support hubs will open tomorrow (Thursday) for hundreds of people impacted by the closure of the Tahmoor colliery.
Support hubs will open tomorrow (Thursday) for hundreds of people impacted by the closure of the Tahmoor colliery.
The support hubs will be open at the Tahmoor District Sporting Club (140 Thirlmere Way) and at 636 Northcliffe Drive, Port Kembla.
Both hubs will be open between 9.30am and 3pm tomorrow (Thursday) and on Friday (March 13) and next Tuesday, March 17.
Online resources are available at www.dewr.gov.au
The hubs will be open to Tahmoor colliery employees, contractors and/or families seeking information, support or assistance following the mine’s closure.
No appointment is necessary.
Representatives from the government and from support organisations will be available to assist with:
· Employment and job opportunities;
· Training and reskilling options;
· Financial and income support;
· Career advice and job-search assistance;
· Services available locally to support impacted workers and their families.
As already reported by The Southern Wire, the Supreme Court placed the mine into liquidation last week because of unpaid debts.
The liquidators informed the court last Thursday that all 238 of the mine’s permanent employees would be immediately terminated.
Hundreds of contractors will also find themselves without work.
Political leaders are confident the mine remains a viable option – if it is managed the right way – but unless the liquidators McGrathNicol find a buyer quickly, workers are faced with the tough decision to either move away or to reskill and stay in the local region.
Local politicians last week issued a joint statement saying they would stand by the colliery workers – and anyone else impacted by the Supreme Court decision – moving forward.
“Our joint priority is to ensure workers and their families receive the assistance, advice and pathways they need during what will be an incredibly difficult period,” Wollondilly mayor Matt Gould said.
“While this news is incredibly difficult, my message to the workers, their families and the businesses affected is simple: you are not alone.
“Our community has your back and council will continue working alongside government, industry and unions to support our residents and to fight to see the mine return to full operations as soon as possible.”
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