Alspec Warehousing Facility

Traffic - There has been a noticeable increase in traffic on Luddenham Road, which is already deteriorating and showing signs of significant wear. The road surface is crumbling in several areas and is not coping with the current volume of daily traffic, particularly from vehicles travelling between Elizabeth Drive and Mamre Road.
Despite this, Council has not maintained the road to a standard that ensures safety for all users. The current condition poses risks to drivers and continues to worsen due to the increased usage. Prior to any further development the road will require an urgent upgrade with the proposed warehousing and the increase in traffic that this will bring.

Noise - The increase in traffic noise, combined with the proposed 24/7 operations of an industrial development across the road from long-term residents, is unacceptable. This is a semi-rural area, and the level of disruption caused by heavy vehicle movements, industrial noise, and round-the-clock operations will significantly impact the amenity, lifestyle, and wellbeing of the existing community.
It is unclear how the developer intends to mitigate this increase in noise. Detailed plans must be provided outlining specific measures to reduce the noise impact on nearby residents—particularly during night hours prior to the development commencing.
Furthermore, Council has failed to properly consult with existing residents prior to rezoning the land for industrial purposes. This lack of transparency and engagement undermines trust in the planning process. If Council intends to permit large-scale industrial infrastructure in this area, then the entire precinct must first be appropriately rezoned with full community consultation, environmental assessments, and infrastructure planning.
No construction or approvals should proceed until a thorough and inclusive rezoning process has been completed.

Storm Water - There is a serious concern regarding the direction and handling of stormwater runoff from the proposed large-scale industrial buildings. The land naturally slopes to the southeast, directing water flow towards South Creek, which runs behind existing residential properties. This area already experiences regular flooding during periods of heavy rain. Any increase in surface runoff, including overflow from stormwater tanks or paved industrial surfaces, will exacerbate flooding risks and could cause significant damage to private properties.
We request detailed information on how stormwater will be managed, including infrastructure design, overflow contingency plans, and how the development will ensure that no additional stormwater will be directed toward South Creek or surrounding residential areas. Without proper flood mitigation strategies prior to development commencing this development poses a direct threat to the safety and integrity of existing homes and land.

Lighting and Residential Amenity
A 24/7 warehousing operation will require extensive external lighting, which will significantly affect the standard of living for residents directly across the road from the proposed development. Light pollution, particularly at night, will disrupt sleep, reduce residential amenity, and alter the semi-rural character of the area.
Clear plans must be provided on how lighting impacts will be mitigated prior to development commencing. This should include the use of shielded, directional lighting, curfews on non-essential illumination, landscaping buffers, and compliance with light spill regulations for adjacent residential zones.

Please refer to the attached documents.

I support project

As a neighboring occupant to the proposed development, Alspec Warehousing Facility,(SSD-81434988), we have had access to water tapped into the main water pipes, delivering water from Warragamba to Prospect. This is agriculture water not drinking water. Our water pipe line travels through the proposed development site. We are concerned that with the future construction of the warehousing facility our access to water via the Water NSW pipeline may be disrupted or discontinued. This is of major concern to us, should we experience a house fire we would not have enough water supply or water pressure to extinguish a fire hazard. This is not an objection to the proposed Alspec Warehousing Facility Development application but a concern that seeks clarification and confirmation of our future concerning water access.

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As a neighboring occupant to the proposed development, Alspec Warehousing Facility,(SSD-81434988), we have had access to water tapped into the main water pipes, delivering water from Warragamba to Prospect. This is agriculture water not drinking water. Our water pipe line travels through the proposed development site. We are concerned that with the future construction of the warehousing facility our access to water via the Water NSW pipeline may be disrupted or discontinued. This is of major concern to us, should we experience a house fire we would not have enough water supply or water pressure to extinguish a fire hazard. This is not an objection to the proposed Alspec Warehousing Facility Development application but a concern that seeks clarification and confirmation of our future concerning water access.

Traffic - There has been a noticeable increase in traffic on Luddenham Road, which is already deteriorating and showing signs of significant wear. The road surface is crumbling in several areas and is not coping with the current volume of daily traffic, particularly from vehicles travelling between Elizabeth Drive and Mamre Road.
Despite this, Council has not maintained the road to a standard that ensures safety for all users. The current condition poses risks to drivers and continues to worsen due to the increased usage. Prior to any further development the road will require an urgent upgrade with the proposed warehousing and the increase in traffic that this will bring.

Noise - The increase in traffic noise, combined with the proposed 24/7 operations of an industrial development across the road from long-term residents, is unacceptable. This is a semi-rural area, and the level of disruption caused by heavy vehicle movements, industrial noise, and round-the-clock operations will significantly impact the amenity, lifestyle, and wellbeing of the existing community.
It is unclear how the developer intends to mitigate this increase in noise. Detailed plans must be provided outlining specific measures to reduce the noise impact on nearby residents—particularly during night hours prior to the development commencing.
Furthermore, Council has failed to properly consult with existing residents prior to rezoning the land for industrial purposes. This lack of transparency and engagement undermines trust in the planning process. If Council intends to permit large-scale industrial infrastructure in this area, then the entire precinct must first be appropriately rezoned with full community consultation, environmental assessments, and infrastructure planning.
No construction or approvals should proceed until a thorough and inclusive rezoning process has been completed.

Storm Water - There is a serious concern regarding the direction and handling of stormwater runoff from the proposed large-scale industrial buildings. The land naturally slopes to the southeast, directing water flow towards South Creek, which runs behind existing residential properties. This area already experiences regular flooding during periods of heavy rain. Any increase in surface runoff, including overflow from stormwater tanks or paved industrial surfaces, will exacerbate flooding risks and could cause significant damage to private properties.
We request detailed information on how stormwater will be managed, including infrastructure design, overflow contingency plans, and how the development will ensure that no additional stormwater will be directed toward South Creek or surrounding residential areas. Without proper flood mitigation strategies prior to development commencing this development poses a direct threat to the safety and integrity of existing homes and land.

Lighting and Residential Amenity
A 24/7 warehousing operation will require extensive external lighting, which will significantly affect the standard of living for residents directly across the road from the proposed development. Light pollution, particularly at night, will disrupt sleep, reduce residential amenity, and alter the semi-rural character of the area.
Clear plans must be provided on how lighting impacts will be mitigated prior to development commencing. This should include the use of shielded, directional lighting, curfews on non-essential illumination, landscaping buffers, and compliance with light spill regulations for adjacent residential zones.

Please refer to the attached documents.