Dunmore Lakes Quarry (Mod 2)

I object to this proposal. The areas considered in this proposal are
physically separated from those considered in the original sand mining
approval and have a far greater likelihood of causing environmental
damage.

The proposal is inconsistant with the objectives in Part 2 Section 6
of the Coastal Management Act 2016 (and the foirmer SEPPO 71)
objectives.

The potential impact on flora and fauna in Area 5B is likely to be
significant and will (among others) threaten the protected and rare
White-bellied Sea Eagle pair nesting in close proximity to the
southern boundary of Area 5B.

As a long-term resident of Minnamurra, I am concerned at the possible
impact of this development on the pristine beauty of the Minnamurra
iver Estuary.

I object to this proposal, and my reasons are as follows:

1. These pits are very close to the Minnamurra river and are on low
lying areas

2. The trucks brought in in order to fill pit 5A will result in
thousands of trucks onto the main local road, used by local residents,
and will potentially cause traffic risks

3. The pit is planned to be 27m deep over an area of almost 8
hectares, and this will result in removal of trees and vegetation and
7 endangered species and will cause the loss of mature forest

I write to request that the dept. of planning consider the Modification 2
of Dunmore Sand mining be regarded as a new project rather than a
continuation of the existing mine for the following reasons
The area is reasonably distant from the existing approved area and as
such will have different matters to consider .
I am also concerned that Council has NOT been provided access to the
site to permit it to do its own evaluations of the proposal . It makes
me think that maybe there is some reason for the obstruction of
transparency .
I am aware that the Council is concerned about traffic and dust and
noise concerns for the people living with several hundred metres of
the proposed site.
I am also aware that council has some concerns regarding the area 5b
as it is low lying and there are concerns that Area 5B is very
low-lying and the extraction will impact on natural groundwater and
surface water (flood) flows with resultant impacts on the adjoining
coastal wetland ecosystems
Similarly there are concerns about Area 5A as is located opposite
Kiama Municipal Council's Waste and Recycling Depot and sand
extraction in that location will potentially impact upon groundwater
hydrology, mobilising contaminated groundwater with resultant impacts
on the adjacent Minnamurra River. This potential risk has not been
sufficiently evaluated.
Areas 5A and 5B are both located in very close proximity to the
Minnamurra River, and unlike the existing extraction areas, has the
potential to impact on ecologically important ecosystems such as
Coastal Wetlands and Bangalay Sand Forest, in addition to impacts on
tourism and the scenic amenity that is of very high value to the Kiama
Community.
Furthermore there is the matter of nesting sites for sea eagles to be
considered.
Overall we need transparency and this is best seen to have occurred if
the proposal is treated as a new development rather than skating thru
as a modification to and existing approval.
Regards

I write to express my objection to the extension of the Boral Sand
Extraction project.

As I understand, the areas proposed are very close to the Minnamurra
River and have a very high likelihood of causing environmental damage.
There are coastal wetlands, mangrove forest and salt marsh. The local
community loves the river. It is a treasure.

The location opposite the Minnamurra Waste Depot is so very close the
Minnamurra river, that any contamination will likely make its way into
the adjacent river. The other areas (5B) is very low lying and
potentially impact on the adjoining coastal wetlands.

The increased traffic and pollution (noise and dust) will impact on
our local community.

I believe that minimal studies have been undertaken to analyse the
impact of the proposed sand mine and that there has been insufficient
information provided to the local community. It appears that this has
been tabled during the Federal election period which has meant that
very little information has been heard by the community in regard to
this project.

I request the Department to press pause on this project and conduct
further inquiry, involving the local community and an appropriate and
extensive environmental impacts analysis.

Kind regards
Jodi Keast

Please consider this submission to Dunmore Lakes Sand Extraction
Modification 2.

This submission has been written without my access to studies and
documents as I am overseas and currently unable to access source
documents.

I am concerned about the environmental impacts of this proposed
sandmine extension on the biodiversity values of site and surrounding
vegetation.

The extension site is situated in a complex vegetation unit that
comprises a sequence of mangrove, salt marsh, bangalay sand forest and
subtropical rainforest. Most of this vegetation is listed as
endangered ecological communities (EECs). This vegetation sequence is
unusually intact and the only one of its kind in the Illawarra.

The impacts of groundwater balance may impact on this vegetation and
the proposed removal of bangalay sand forest will impact on the
overall vegetation unit and degrade its integrity.

Studies of wetland vegetation in the Minnamurra River provide evidence
that the mangrove vegetation is migrating inland into the EEC salt
marsh due to sea level rise.

The Minnamurra Estuary Management Plan recommends the extension of the
wetland buffers in the Kiama LEP however this proposed extension could
limit any opportunity to accomodate these sea level rise changes.

I am opposed to this sandmine extension and suggest the mine site
avoid any disturbance of the bangalay sand forest.


Howard Jones
Secretary Gerroa Environmental Protection Society

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Dear Sir/Madam

As a resident of the Kiama LGA I strongly object to this proposal by
Boral to extend their right to sand mine 2 new pits on private land,
distinct and distant to the existing operation at Dunmore Lake.

I urge NSW dept of Planning and Environment to apply the Precautionary
Principle given the sensitive nature of the EEC of Banagalay Sand
forest in this location and the proximity to the Minnamurra River and
floodplain. The Coastal Management Act 2016 (and the former SEPP 71)
objectives are about "protecting coastal wetlands and littoral
rainforests in their natural state." This Act should be upheld to
provide protection in this case.

This is valuable remnant forest and habitat for native fauna, which
would be irreparably damaged by this significant mining operation.
There is precious little of this EEC remaining on the South coast and
this special ecosystem must not be considered economically expendable
for the short term and unsustainable practice of sand mining. This
community will never be recreated or replaced by vegetation offsets.

The people of this area demand that you safeguard this environmentally
sensitive land, also valuing and respecting the natural beauty and
recreational value of the Minnamurra river. I am also very concerned
about the impact of the mining operation vehicles on the local roads.
The current Boral operation has a private road with access directly
onto the Highway. This would not be possible in this new location.

Although the private land is in the Shellharbour LGA, Kiama Council
have tabled an extensive document setting out why they oppose the
development. Having read the document, which is well reasoned,
supported by legislation and comprehensive, there is little else that
I can add at this point other than stating that I support the Kiama
Council document in full.

Finally, I request that this application is terminated and requested
to be submitted for approval as a separate application rather than en
extension to the existing Boral sand mining application, which is not
on the same parcel of land in question here. This parcel of land needs
a full, transparent and independent process to any existing to
determine any right to mine this land.

Thank you for your consideration of my submission in opposition.

Kind regards,

Penny Rushby-Smith

I object to the proposed sand mine extension for the following reasons

-the existing sand mine development and the proposed extension should
not be located so close to an environmentally sensitive river system,
the Minnamurra River.
The existing sand mine looks out of place compared to the natural
beauty of the region, and the agricultural heritage of dairy farming
in the Kiama area.
The mine is in operation for only a few years, yet the community is
left with the longterm changes to the environment.

-the proposed modification should be considered as a new development
application, not as a modification. It is a significant change to the
existing approved mine, being in a closer location to the river and
the Kiama Waste Depot.

-the increase of truck movements due to the delivery of VENM material.
Riverside Drive is a rural road, used primarily for residents and
tourists. It is also used by cyclists. Increased truck movements would
be detrimental to vehicles and cyclists.

-Kiama Municipal council was not consulted as a stakeholder in Section
5 of the report. They should be informed and their community be
informed of the development.

-Community consultation has not been thorough enough. There has been
little mention of this project in the local news. I note in Table 5.1
Shellharbour Council asked for extensive community consultation to be
carried out. I do not think this has been achieved.

-On reviewing the proposal report, I did not understand the
alternative sources of Sand that Boral could consider using instead of
expanding this site.
The report justifies the Dunmore site as the best option based on
economic, social and enviromental reasons. However, the alternative
sites are not detailed and compared against the Dunmore site in the
report.
The reader is unable to determine if another location for a sand mine
would be less impact on the environment, but cost more to Boral.

I am not affiliated with any political party, action group or business.
I object to the Modification Request to the Dunmore Lakes Sand
Extraction Project.
It is vital for the future that what is left of our coastal forest and
wetlands are protected.
There was no notification to residents in the area regarding this
proposal.
The proposed modification moves sand extraction into an area that is
not zoned for this use.
I respectfully request that a full environmental and legal study is
undertaken before proceeding with this project which appears to be in
the short term monetary interest of a business and not for the future
good of the area.
Thank you for your consideration and accepted responsibility for our
world.
Marie Lyall

Regarding the proposed sand mining in close proximity to tthe Minnamurra
river, I would like to Advise the Department of Planning of my
opposition to this proposal, due to the following:

The areas proposed in Modification 2 are physically separated from
those considered in the original approval and have a far greater
likelihood of causing environmental impact.
Areas 5A and 5B are both located in very close proximity to the
Minnamurra River, and unlike the existing extraction areas, has the
potential to impact on ecologically important ecosystems such as
Coastal Wetlands and Bangalay Sand Forest, in addition to impacts on
tourism and the scenic amenity that is of very high value to the Kiama
Community.
I am concerned theater sand extraction in the proposed area will
potentially impact upon groundwater hydrology, mobilising contaminated
groundwater with resultant impacts on the adjacent Minnamurra River.
This potential risk has not been sufficiently evaluated.
The proposal also appears to be inconsistent with the Objectives in
Part 2 Section 6 of the Coastal Management Act 2016 (and the former
SEPP 71)
Kind regards,
Leanne Webster

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I strongly object to the proposed modification 2 at Boral Ltd Dunmore
Lakes Sand Extraction Project for the following reasons:
1) the proposed areas are completely separate physically from the
original historical approval and should not be grandfathered across
under the same approval without full environmental assessment and
community consultation. This would be a break of legal faith with the
community.
2) the close proximity to the Minnamurra River is very likely to
impact the Bamgalay Sand Forest and the surrounding coastal wetlands.
3) the potential risk of releasing contaminated ground water from the
nearby waste and recycling facility.
4) the potential to unique flora and endangered fauna has not been
independantly assessed.
5) neither the community now council has been allowed access to allow
proper evaluation of the proposed modification.

I strongly oppose any further sand mining along Minnamurra River and urge
that the concerns attached be properly addressed. We must protect the
remaining natural amenity of the Minnamurra River and preserve the
local environment at all costs!Thank you.

I strongly oppose any further sand mining along Minnamurra River and urge
that the concerns attached be properly addressed. We must protect the
remaining natural amenity of the Minnamurra River and preserve the
local environment at all costs! Thank you.

I strongly oppose any further sand mining along Minnamurra River and urge
that the concerns attached be properly addressed. We must protect the
remaining natural amenity of the Minnamurra River and preserve the
local environment at all costs! Thank you.

I strongly oppose any further sand mining along Minnamurra River and urge
that the concerns attached be properly addressed. We must protect the
remaining natural amenity of the Minnamurra River and preserve the
local environment at all costs! Thank you.

I strongly oppose any further sand mining along Minnamurra River and urge
that the concerns attached be properly addressed. We must protect the
remaining natural amenity of the Minnamurra River and preserve the
local environment at all costs! Thank you.

I object to the proposal of 2 additional sand extraction sites,i.e.Stages
5a and 5b.
I am concerned with the environmental impacts to identified fauna and
flora of the area as the proposed site lies within the NSW Coastal
Management Zone for the Minnamurra river.
I am concerned with the increase of heavy traffic accessing the site
which will impact on the Riverside drive entering and exiting the
Princes motorway.

I object to the proposed sand mine on environmental grounds. The location
is within the footprint of swamp/marsh land and the adjacent
Minnamurra river. I am deeply concerned that Ming activities will
disrupt the natural flow of rain water through the marsh and into the
river. I am also concerned about any contamination that may be present
through the process of extracting the sand that may contaminate the
river water. The potential for impact to native flora, fauna and
animals would appear to be real and large. I regularly paddle my kayak
up and down the river and the disruption to the natural beauty and
peacefulness (until you get near the highway) of river area will be
impacted by the mine and will potentially discourage tourism in the
area. The environment must survive the never ending search for profit.

I want to oppose the oral's proposal to establish two additional sand
extraction pits on privately owned land at Dunmore House MInnamurra.
The proposal appears to be inconsistent with the Objectives in Part 2
Section 6 of the Coastal Management Act 2016 and I am concerned about
the environmental impact the sand mines.

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