The Derelict Mines Program deals with legacy mining issues in NSW. The Program is administered by NSW Department of Industry, Division of Resources & Energy.
The program commenced in 1974 with the NSW Government allocating $125,000 to remediate derelict mine sites. For the 2015-16 financial year, $3.3 million is allocated to the Derelict Mines Program for works.
This program is imperative in keeping mines fenced and out of the way to reduce contamination / minimise the environmental impact of mining on the environment. This program has the support of landscaping companies like NSW Synthetic Glass