Dunmore Lakes Quarry (Mod 2)

I oppose Modification 2 for the reasons set out in the attached
submission, and because:

The areas proposed have been separated from those considered in the
original approval and have a far greater likelihood of causing
environmental impact.
Areas 5A and 5B are both in very close proximity to the Minnamurra
River and have 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 my community.
Area 5A 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.
The proposal appears to be inconsistent with the Objectives in Part 2
Section 6 of the Coastal Management Act 2016..
The potential impact on Flora and Fauna is likely to be significant
and has not been evaluated sufficiently. Area 5B is surrounded on
three sides by the Minnamurra River and coastal wetland containing
mangrove forests and salt marsh.
Area 5B is very low-lying and council is concerned that the extraction
will impact on natural groundwater and surface water (flood) flows
with resultant impacts on the adjoining coastal wetland ecosystems.
According to the supporting documentation, 56% of Area 5B is made up
of Bangalay Sand Forest vegetation that is classified to be in either
moderate or good condition and it is proposed to remove completely
4.53 hectares of this ecologically endangered forest. This needs
significant study done before modifications should be approved.
I am concerned about noise and dust pollution to the residents of The
Village (part of Minnamurra, off Riverside Drive), located within 500
metres of Area 5A.
The increase in heavy vehicle traffic on Riverside Drive to service
area 5A (including proposed backfill at that site) will add a
significant traffic risk on the primary northern access road to the
suburbs of Minnamurra, Kiama Downs and Gainsborough and has not been
adequately addressed.
Neither council nor the community has been provided access to Area 5B
to allow evaluation of the impacts of the proposed Modification.
2) I ask the Department of Planning terminate the current assessment
process and consider this a new proposal, as Areas 5A and 5B are
distant from the current approved extraction areas and will have a
range of different impacts. They should NOT be considered the same
application and to do so is a mockery to our planning system.

To whom it may concern,

I wish to register my strong opposition to Modification 2 as the areas
proposed in Modification 2 have a far greater likelihood of causing
environmental impact than those in the original approval.

Areas 5A and 5B, both located in very close proximity to the
Minnamurra River, have the potential to impact on ecologically
important ecosystems such as Coastal Wetlands and Bangalay Sand Forest
and on groundwater hydrology.

The proposal appears to be inconsistent with the Objectives in Part 2
Section 6 of the Coastal Management Act 2016 (and the former SEPP 71)
which aims to protect, improve resilience and promote rehabilitation
of coastal wetlands and littoral rainforests in their natural state,
including their biological diversity and ecosystem integrity.

The potential impact on Flora and Fauna, habitats and ecosystems of
the Minnamurra River, coastal wetland and adjacent areas are likely to
be significant and have not been sufficiently evaluated. Loss of
Bangalay Sand Forest vegetation that is classified to be in either
moderate or good condition is unacceptable - even more so for short
term, finite resource extraction.

For the above reasons I request the Department of Planning terminate
the current assessment process and consider this a new proposal, as
Areas 5A and 5B are distant from the current approved extraction areas
and will have a range of different impacts.

Sincerely,

The proposal will drastically affect the Minnamurra river and its
biodiversity. The Minnamurra River is a safe haven for so many flora
and fauna species and creates life. The Minnamurra river also supplies
recreational activities, with many people and their cultures using the
area for millennia.

Economically the plan be useful for 3-5 years, but the Minnamurra
river is a major tourist attraction on the south coast which its
revenue for local business and the council- affecting the larger
government bodies- would continue on for much longer. If the proposal
goes ahead, there will be no Minnamurra river. There is no point in
investing in mines that would work for 3-5 years if it affects the
Minnamurra river for the rest of its life.

I am registering my objection to the Dunmore Lakes Sand Mining Proposal.
This s a protected zone for fauna and floras in the NSW Coastal
Management Zone for Minnamurra river.
The large increase in heavy traffic will impact the residential
traffic flow and deterioting road system.

I object on the following points:

1. Increased large truck movements onto Riverside Drive and in
particular the sharp turn North onto the Princess Hwy on ramp off
Riverside Drive. Also the trucks at that same on ramp giving way to
traffic travelling into Minnamurra eastbound along Swamp Road.

2. Concern on the guaranteed quality of virgin natural material (VENM)
when back filling Stage 5A ,and in other back filling areas and bank
construction. The quality is essential being so close to, and possibly
affecting the Minnamurra river ecosystem.

3.Unsightly mining operation that will most likely be boarded by
cyclone fencing and warning signs at the gateway to one of the most
beautiful coastal tourism based seaside towns on the South Coast and
the entrance to Kiama Municipal Council.

I wish to object to the proposal and the reasons why I object are listed
below.

1. This proposal is located in a highly sensitive environmental area.
The area needs to be left as is for future generations to enjoy the
local flora and fauna which is unique to the area.

2. The 2 pits are on low lying areas which are close to the Minnamurra
River. One of the pits (5B) is on a large bend in the river and on the
flood plain. Pit 5B is also very large. It is planned to cover an area
of almost 8 hectares and be 27m deep. It is planned to be left as an
open body of water which will require to removal of vegetation and
trees which are homes to several endangered animals. This land is
listed as an endangered community under state legislation. If this
mature forest is removed it can not be replaced. Pit 5 A is located
very close to the old Minnamurra Tip. There is a risk that taking sand
out and filling the hole with rock may result in contaminated water
leaching into the river and causing environmental damage to the
waterway.

3. There will be an increase heavy truck traffic movements on the
local roads as it planned to fill Pit 5 A with over 200 000t of fill.
This will effect motorists travelling on the motor way and be a
potential traffic risk.

4. The proposal is on the Minnamurra flood plain. If approved it will
open up the possibly for Boral to keep expanding their operations to
take advantage of the large sand reserves.

5. This should be assessed as a new proposal as the location is not
part of the original 1999 proposal located in the Rocklow Creek
catchment. This is in the Minnamurra River catchment.

6. There has been no access to the site as it is on private land.

Having read the EA I would like to advise the Department of Planning of
my strong opposition to Modification 2 for the reasons set out below.

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.

Area 5A 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.

The proposal appears to be inconsistent with the Objectives in Part 2
Section 6 of the Coastal Management Act 2016 (and the former SEPP 71)
which are as follows:

(a) to protect coastal wetlands and littoral rainforests in their
natural state, including their biological diversity and ecosystem
integrity,

(b) to promote the rehabilitation and restoration of degraded coastal
wetlands and littoral rainforests,

(c) to improve the resilience of coastal wetlands and littoral
rainforests to the impacts of climate change, including opportunities
for migration,

(d) to support the social and cultural values of coastal wetlands and
littoral rainforests,

(e) to promote the objectives of State policies and programs for
wetlands or littoral rainforest management.

The potential impact on Flora and Fauna is likely to be significant
and has not been evaluated sufficiently. Area 5B is surrounded on
three sides by the Minnamurra River and coastal wetland containing
mangrove forests and salt marsh.
Area 5B is very low-lying and I am concerned that the extraction will
impact on natural groundwater and surface water (flood) flows with
resultant impacts on the adjoining coastal wetland ecosystems.

According to the supporting documentation, 56% of Area 5B is made up
of Bangalay Sand Forest vegetation that is classified to be in either
moderate or good condition and it is proposed to remove completely
4.53 hectares of this ecologically endangered forest.

I am concerned about noise and dust pollution to the residents of The
Village (part of Minnamurra, off Riverside Drive), located within 500
metres of Area 5A. Even if it is only expected in the initial stages
of the work.

I am concerned that increased heavy vehicle traffic on Riverside Drive
to service area 5A (including proposed backfill at that site) will add
a significant traffic risk on the primary northern access road to the
suburbs of Minnamurra, Kiama Downs and Gainsborough and has not been
adequately addressed.
Neither council nor the community has been provided access to Area 5B
to allow evaluation of the impacts of the proposed Modification.

I am concerned about the impacts on Aboriginal heritage. The fact that
such a significant number of identified artefacts were discovered in
test pot holing indicates that this area is of significant cultural
heritage to the Aboriganal community. I believe that medium risk is
likely underestimated as a result.

I object to the proposed sand mining modification because of the
following:
1. Close proximity to the Minnamurra River.
2. Destruction of a substantial area of Bangalay forest.
3. Impact on runoff into the Minnamurra River resulting from removal
of porous sand material, replaced with water and/or impervious
material.
4. Impact on identified sea eagle nesting site.
Thank You

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.
Area 5A 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.
The proposal appears to be inconsistent with the Objectives in Part 2
Section 6 of the Coastal Management Act 2016 (and the former SEPP 71)
which are as follows:
(a) to protect coastal wetlands and littoral rainforests in their
natural state, including their biological diversity and ecosystem
integrity,

(b) to promote the rehabilitation and restoration of degraded coastal
wetlands and littoral rainforests,

(c) to improve the resilience of coastal wetlands and littoral
rainforests to the impacts of climate change, including opportunities
for migration,

(d) to support the social and cultural values of coastal wetlands and
littoral rainforests,

(e) to promote the objectives of State policies and programs for
wetlands or littoral rainforest management.

The potential impact on Flora and Fauna is likely to be significant
and has not been evaluated sufficiently. Area 5B is surrounded on
three sides by the Minnamurra River and coastal wetland containing
mangrove forests and salt marsh.
Area 5B is very low-lying and council is concerned that the extraction
will impact on natural groundwater and surface water (flood) flows
with resultant impacts on the adjoining coastal wetland ecosystems.
According to the supporting documentation, 56% of Area 5B is made up
of Bangalay Sand Forest vegetation that is classified to be in either
moderate or good condition and it is proposed to remove completely
4.53 hectares of this ecologically endangered forest.
Council is concerned about noise and dust pollution to the residents
of The Village (part of Minnamurra, off Riverside Drive), located
within 500 metres of Area 5A.
Council is concerned that increased heavy vehicle traffic on Riverside
Drive to service area 5A (including proposed backfill at that site)
will add a significant traffic risk on the primary northern access
road to the suburbs of Minnamurra, Kiama Downs and Gainsborough and
has not been adequately addressed.
Neither council nor the community has been provided access to Area 5B
to allow evaluation of the impacts of the proposed Modification.

Dear Sir/Madam

I am a resident of the Kiama LGA and I am writing to express my
opposition to the proposal by Boral to extend sand mining in 2 new
pits on private land, in a location quite distinct and distant to
their existing operation at Dunmore Lake.

It is appropriate that NSW Department of Planning and Environment
apply the Precautionary Principle in relation to this application,
given the significant risks to the environment and the sensitive
nature of the area, and its proximity to the Minnamurra River and
floodplain. The Coastal Management Act 2016 should be upheld to
provide protection in relation to this area.

The residents of this area have great concern for the long-term
management of the local environment. This mining activity has
significant long-term impacts which will be experienced by the
community for many years to come. This area has unique and
irreplaceable remnant rainforest, which is certainly not mitigated by
vegetation offsets.
The environmental impact of this proposed mining activity has not been
assessed adequately. The areas proposed in Modification 2 are quite
distinct from those in the original approval, with different
environmental impacts. Therefore, it would be most appropriate to
consider this in a separate assessment process. For this reason, it is
requested that the current assessment process is terminated and the
new mining areas considered as a new proposal.

The community demands a transparent assessment process that takes into
account the long-term impacts of these activities on the environment
and the community. It is important that our local council and
interested community representatives are involved in the assessment of
this site and the potential environmental impact. Kiama Council has
raised detailed concerns regarding this development, and I support the
recommendations they have made.

I request that this application is terminated and requested to be
submitted for approval as a separate application rather than an
extension to the existing Boral sand mining application. As a distinct
and different parcel of land, any right to mine this should be
determined through a full, transparent and independent process.

Thank you for considering my submission and I look forward to your
response.

Warm regards

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.
Area 5A 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.
The proposal appears to be inconsistent with the Objectives in Part 2
Section 6 of the Coastal Management Act 2016 (and the former SEPP 71)
which are as follows:
(a) to protect coastal wetlands and littoral rainforests in their
natural state, including their biological diversity and ecosystem
integrity,

(b) to promote the rehabilitation and restoration of degraded coastal
wetlands and littoral rainforests,

(c) to improve the resilience of coastal wetlands and littoral
rainforests to the impacts of climate change, including opportunities
for migration,

(d) to support the social and cultural values of coastal wetlands and
littoral rainforests,

(e) to promote the objectives of State policies and programs for
wetlands or littoral rainforest management.

The potential impact on Flora and Fauna is likely to be significant
and has not been evaluated sufficiently. Area 5B is surrounded on
three sides by the Minnamurra River and coastal wetland containing
mangrove forests and salt marsh.
Area 5B is very low-lying and council is concerned that the extraction
will impact on natural groundwater and surface water (flood) flows
with resultant impacts on the adjoining coastal wetland ecosystems.
According to the supporting documentation, 56% of Area 5B is made up
of Bangalay Sand Forest vegetation that is classified to be in either
moderate or good condition and it is proposed to remove completely
4.53 hectares of this ecologically endangered forest.
Council is concerned about noise and dust pollution to the residents
of The Village (part of Minnamurra, off Riverside Drive), located
within 500 metres of Area 5A.
Council is concerned that increased heavy vehicle traffic on Riverside
Drive to service area 5A (including proposed backfill at that site)
will add a significant traffic risk on the primary northern access
road to the suburbs of Minnamurra, Kiama Downs and Gainsborough and
has not been adequately addressed.
Neither council nor the community has been provided access to Area 5B
to allow evaluation of the impacts of the proposed Modification.

22nd May 2019

William Chyra
11 Riversdale Ave Kiama Downs
[email protected]

Department of Planning and Environment
Exhibition of Modification Request
Dunmore Lakes Sand Extraction Project
Application No. DA 195-8-2004 MOD 2


I object to the proposal of establishing two additional extraction
areas (Stages 5a and 5b).

My reasons for objecting to the proposal are set out below.

1. Both of these pits are planned in very close proximity to the
fragile Minnamurra River. The river was identified as being under
significant stress by "Stressed Rivers Assessment Report" published by
the NSW Government back in 1998. The Minnamurra River is one of the
last pristine estuaries on the South Coast, it caters for a unique
group of native fish, bird life, mangroves, sea grass and rainforest
species. This proposed development potentially puts all these natural
treasures at risk and could disfigure the Minnamurra River
permanently.

2. The land that the proposed development is planned is zoned as RU2
(Rural) under this zoning mining is not permitted, including sand
mining.

3. The current approved sand mining facility that Boral operates is in
the Rocklow Creek catchment and was approved originally in 1999. This
proposal should not come under the 1999 umbrella, it should and must
be assessed as an entirely new mining venture as the proposal is
within The Coastal Management SEPP 2018 zone for the Minnamurra River.

4. Both proposed pits are on private land and as a result residents
are unable to visit the location to evaluate the impact that such a
proposal would have on fauna and flora. I am aware that there are EEC
within the designated areas, including littoral rainforest species and
a Bangalow tree forest. EEC should never be destroyed for commercial
gain. In Boral's own report it identifies the lower portion of 5B as
being in good condition, approx. 1.4 hec. To ensure that rules and
regulations are followed a full walkover by independent specialists
should occur rather than an taking the word of an organisation that
has a vested interest in the development.

5. Various native species live and rely on such an environment that
would be destroyed if this proposal was to go ahead. Some of these are
are endangered, eg Greater Glider and the Powerful Owl, the habitat
that these species rely on would be destroyed. Currently, on the edge
of the proposed pit a White Bellied Sea Eagle has it's nest, if this
proposal is approved we will lose the delicate habitat that our fauna
relies on for their survival, we should never risk such a possibility.

6. One of the proposed pits is planned in front of Dunmore House,
which is directly opposite the old Kiama Tip. The risk of
contaminating the pit which would in turn contaminate Minnamurra River
and run the risk of killing seagrasses and other vegetation along the
foreshore is not worth taking.

7. During a recent public consultation (10th April 19) attendees were
informed that the depth of 5A would be 8 mtrs and the depth of 5B
would be 10 to 12 mtrs yet in Boral's report these depths have
ballooned out to 5A - 12 mtrs and increase of 50% and 5B - 27mtrs an
increase of over 200%. This is clearly an attempt to hoodwink
residents into a false sense of "it will be right mate, trust us". One
should always obtain independent advice into the real risks and
ramifications of proposals that involve the environment and ecology to
ensure that right information is available.

8. In Boral's report they acknowledge the presence of Aboriginal
artifacts and if this proposal goes ahead it will destroy these.
Proper independent investigations must be conducted prior to any
mining.


In conclusion, if the proposed development is to go ahead a full
independent environmental study needs to be a priority to ensure the
viability and survival of the river continues undisturbed so as future
generations can enjoy this natural asset.

I have not made any reportable political donations in the previous two
years.


William Chyra
[email protected]

I am writing to object strongly to Boral's proposal to extend Sand Mine 2
to include new pits on private land, adjacent to the existing
operation at Dunmore Lake. I believe that this proposal will have
unacceptable environmental impacts, and that it should be treated as a
separate development proposal rather than as a proposal to extend an
existing development.

I urge the NSW Department of Planning and Environment to apply the
precautionary principle in considering the proposal, and to take into
account that it will affect an Endangered Ecological Community of
Banagalay Sand forest in this location. The precautionary principle
should also be applied to take into account the proximity of the
proposed extension to the Minnamurra River and floodplain. The Coastal
Management Act 2016 (and the former SEPP 71) objectives focus on
protecting coastal wetlands and littoral rainforests in their natural
state, and would be contravened by the proposal under consideration in
this case.

Irreplaceable endangered ecological communities such as this must not
sacrificed for short-term financial gains for unsustainable practices
such as sand mining. This endangered ecological community can never be
recreated or replaced by vegetation offsets.

Although the private land affected is in the Shellharbour LGA, Kiama
Council has opposed the development. I support the Kiama Council's
position and ask that you respect their and my opposition to this
proposal.

Finally, given the substantive nature of the actions proposed in this
so-called extension application, and the fact that these actions are
proposed to take place a separate parcel of land, 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.

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.
Area 5A 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.
The proposal appears to be inconsistent with the Objectives in Part 2
Section 6 of the Coastal Management Act 2016 (and the former SEPP 71)
which are as follows:
(a) to protect coastal wetlands and littoral rainforests in their
natural state, including their biological diversity and ecosystem
integrity,

(b) to promote the rehabilitation and restoration of degraded coastal
wetlands and littoral rainforests,

(c) to improve the resilience of coastal wetlands and littoral
rainforests to the impacts of climate change, including opportunities
for migration,

(d) to support the social and cultural values of coastal wetlands and
littoral rainforests,

(e) to promote the objectives of State policies and programs for
wetlands or littoral rainforest management.

The potential impact on Flora and Fauna is likely to be significant
and has not been evaluated sufficiently. Area 5B is surrounded on
three sides by the Minnamurra River and coastal wetland containing
mangrove forests and salt marsh.
Area 5B is very low-lying and council is concerned that the extraction
will impact on natural groundwater and surface water (flood) flows
with resultant impacts on the adjoining coastal wetland ecosystems.
According to the supporting documentation, 56% of Area 5B is made up
of Bangalay Sand Forest vegetation that is classified to be in either
moderate or good condition and it is proposed to remove completely
4.53 hectares of this ecologically endangered forest.
Council is concerned about noise and dust pollution to the residents
of The Village (part of Minnamurra, off Riverside Drive), located
within 500 metres of Area 5A.
Council is concerned that increased heavy vehicle traffic on Riverside
Drive to service area 5A (including proposed backfill at that site)
will add a significant traffic risk on the primary northern access
road to the suburbs of Minnamurra, Kiama Downs and Gainsborough and
has not been adequately addressed.
Neither council nor the community has been provided access to Area 5B
to allow evaluation of the impacts of the proposed Modification.
IRequest the Department of Planning terminate the current assessment
process.


The sand at mystics beach creates amazing waves that are truely unique
to anywhere in the Illawarra and changing the sand in that area will
ruin it. Please don't do it.

I would like to lodge my objection to the mining of sand at the site
adjacent to the Minnamurra River as I believe it would be detrimental
to the fragile eco systems present in this area. I am against the
willful destruction of any vegetation along or near the river whether
it is to mine sand or build boardwalks.

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

I am concerned about the environmental impacts of this proposed
sandmine extension on the biodiversity values of the 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). The vegetation sequence is
unusually intact and the only one of its kind in the Illawarra that ai
am aware of.

The impacts of groundwater balance may also impact on this vegetation
and the proposed removal of bangalay sand forest will impact on the
overall vegetation unit and degrade its sequential 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.
(Measuring, mapping and modelling: An integrated approach to the
management of mangrove and saltmarsh in the Minnamurra River estuary,
southeast Australia, Oliver, Chafer, Woodroffe, Rogers). So the
ecosystem is dynamic and changing due to rising sea levels and any
assessment of dredge pond impacts on the EECs needs to take this into
account.

The Minnamurra River Estuary Management Plan recommends the extension
of the wetland buffers in the Kiama LEP to account for wetland
migration, however this proposed extension could limit any opportunity
to accomodate these planning proposals.

I am opposed to this sandmine extension because of its potential
impact on the rare vegetation sequence and EECs and it's capacity to
limit any future plans to enable the wetland community to migrate
westwards as sea levels continue to rise.

For these reasons the mine area should be reduced to avoid any
disturbance to the bangalay sand forest at the southern end of the
site.

there have been 5 extinction events in the earth's past, some of them
lasting millions of years.

this one will last 300.

nature cannot adapt to rapid change.

so get it right, you stupid nits and stop rampantly annoying me.

Due to the site being environmentally sensitive it should be looked into
further before being approved. Would be better letting them take sand
from the lake and improving the areas that sand has built up.

Sand mining projects ruin the beauty of our local coastal environments
and the many things that we enjoy everyday. I have seen the giant sand
dunes disappear and the beaches retreat over the years and can imagine
the past sand mining projects were a cause of that. This has caused a
serious deterioration of our local recreational surf breaks. I feel
like further sand mining would have to be largely discussed within the
local community and also have a large part in the say.

I object to this proposal
As both 5A and most especially 5B will substantially change and
degrade an area of wetland needed to preserve endangered species both
plants and birds, and is in such a low lying area the danger of
flooding both into the water table or the Minnamurra river of toxic
material is a very real and even likely prospect.
The zoning intention is to preserve pockets of endangered flora and
flora for many generations to come, not to merely warehouse it until
commercial exploitation merely asks for it. To rehabilitate the land
after the sand is removed will not be possible with species native to
that environment and raises the very real possibility of a housing
estate being created by stealth in pristine wetland. Both Kiama and
Shellharbour councils should join together to pressure the NSW
government to reject this proposal in its entirety and look to a plan
to replace this resource with recycled material and a draw down plan
that acknowledges this mine has come to the end of its life, rather
than massive environmental destruction that will add only a few short
months before it has to close anyway.