The newly formed Cullen Bullen Committee, established to take action against the project, collected the signatures from local residents before a meeting late last week.

The project, if it proceeds, will see the expansion of mining operations at the Cullen Valley and Invincible coal mines and establishment of a new quarry and associated infrastructure.

The information forum focused on the dangers the project could have on the Cullen Bullen community.

The petition is a way for residents to formally object to the project.

Members of the committee say the residents are objecting to several points about the project.

For full details and a list of concerns from residents pick up a Lithgow Mercury today.