Glebe Island Concrete Batching Plant and Aggregate Handling Facility

Dear Karl
I request the proposed concrete batching plant not be approved as it
stands. Please require that they extend the separated cycleway on the
north side of James Craig Road to connect to Glebe Island Bridge. A
lot of cyclists travel through there every day and a few simple
changes will make things much safer.

thank you
[REDACTED]

I would like to protest about the proposed concrete plant at Glebe Island
by Hanson. We live in the evolve building (2 Bowman St, Pyrmont) which
is very close to such a large industrial undertaking, and appear to
have been abandoned in this re-industrialisation of the Bays Precinct.
Noise, light spill, dust are major concerns - especially with the
likely 24/7 shipping operations. Our building has opening windows and
balconies and it is a residential building NOT an office block. Given
the long term promise of the Bays Precinct, surely this development
hinders those outcomes. We ask that new noise readings are taken from
OUR building (not from up the road in Bowman St), as I'm sure they
will reveal intolerable levels for this operation. Of all the issues
associated here, the deep throb of ship engines going all night is
perhaps the biggest worry. Can operations (both plant and shipping) be
restricted to normal daytime working hours? This would make an
enormous difference to our life here in Pyrmont.

Re: Glebe Island Multi-User Facility Proposal (MUF)
Glebe Island Concrete Batching Facility
Western Harbour Tunnel debris

We are residents of Pyrmont and live directly opposite Glebe Island.
We acknowledge that we live on a working harbour and do not object to
some type of limited activity on the Glebe Island site. However, the
Bays Precinct has evolved and Pyrmont is now the most densely
populated suburb in Sydney. Glebe Island is thus no longer suitable
for the type of activity proposed. That transition took place in the
context of the Bays Precinct Master Plan, which was developed by the
NSW Department of Planning and Environment. The current proposals for
the site depart massively from that plan. We believe that the area
should be developed consistent with the Master Plan for cultural,
recreational, tourism, residential and light commercial uses and not
for heavy industrial uses.
We object to the proposals to build a Multi-use Facility on Glebe
Island, to relocate the 2 Hanson concrete facilities to Glebe Island
and to use the site to dump Western Harbour Tunnel spoil for the
following reasons:
The activity generated by the 3 proposals:
* will impact our right to the quiet enjoyment of our suburb;
* will involve noise from ships, trucks and machinery to which we are
not currently subjected;
* will mean that residents are exposed to diesel fumes from ships
docked at the facility as there is no proposal to supply ship-to shore
power;
* will include light pollution from spot lights which, under the
proposal, will operate 24/7 at the facility;
* will cause dust and thus air pollution;
* will mean that we will be forced to permanently close all our
windows, doors and blinds to minimise noise, dust and light pollution;
* will mean that we will be forced to operate our air conditioning
more often, which, in turn, will increase our electricity bills;
* will impact the health and wellbeing of the residents of the
surrounding areas;
* will mean more truck movements into and out of the area and thus
traffic congestion, particularly as there is only 1 road in and out;
* will impact other marine traffic in and out of Rozelle and
Blackwattle Bays, such as the fishing boats that service the fish
markets, dragon boats, cruise boats and the super-yachts that berth in
Rozelle Bay, as the waterway into these bays is narrow. This will
impact on the safety of these other marine vessels.
* is not compatible with the objectives and principles of the Bays
Precinct Master Plan.
We particularly object to the proposal to operate the 3 facilities 24
hours 7 days per week.
We note that, with reference to the MUF, The Port Authority is both
the proponent and the judge of its own development. We consider that
an independent body should assess the merits and limitations of the
proposal to determine its suitability for the site.
We note that the EIS, which was undertaken for the Hanson Concrete
Plant proposal, was based on information made available by the client
and no attempt was made to verify its accuracy. Therefore it cannot be
considered to be an independent analysis.
The 3 proposals cannot be considered in isolation, as effects from
each of them will be cumulative.
We ask that the government and the Port Authority place a greater
emphasis on the residents of Pyrmont, Balmain and Glebe than you place
on the economics of the proposed facilities.
We ask that the Port Authority and the government commission an
independent EIS for the 3 proposals that considers the 3 proposals
together and independently.

Yours sincerely.

[REDACTED]

Dear Karl

We make this submission against application SSD 17_8544:
Concrete Batching Plant, Glebe Island
The proposal does not sufficiently address its impact on existing and
future regional cycling links.
The proposed increase in trucking traffic (55 concrete trucks) will
impact active transport provision through the region, and to Glebe
Island Bridge in particular; a key future link for the City West Cycle
Link. To this end, the proposal should be conditioned to extend the
existing grade-separated cycleway on the northern side of James Craig
Road. further east along Somerville Road to at least as far as the
western approach to Glebe Island Bridge. This could be achieved by
narrowing the existing vehicle travel lanes (noting that trucks are
speed-limited here to 30km/h.)
Similarly, the existing internal access road linking Roberts St to
Sommerville Road should be retro-fitted with a separated cycleway to
enable access to the Batch Plant site and also to the future Glebe
Island Bridge path. This cycling corridor is essential to the future
City West Cycle Link path - a future "trunk route" veloway designed to
accommodate riders of all experience levels, including the elderly and
children.
These links will be required to achieve the Proposal's stated active
travel goals (5% of trips by Batch Plant workers taken by bike).
These cycling facilities should be integrated with the cycling
facilities to be delivered by the M4-M5 Link and Rozelle Interchange
elements of Westconnex.
To mitigate the proposal's increase in truck traffic, the proposal
should be conditioned to provide safer crossing and more green time
for pedestrians and riders crossing James Craig Drive at its
intersection with The Crescent.
Notably, the Proposal will not lack for the building materials to
create these highly important cycling and walking links.
Integrated land use and transport planning is a stated key principle
of the NSW Premier.
Sydney needs more bike paths for safe access to the city. Less cars
travelling to the city is a benefit to all.

Regards

[REDACTED]

Dear Karl

I refer to application SSD 17_8544:
Concrete Batching Plant, Glebe Island
The proposal does not sufficiently address its impact on existing and
future regional cycling links.
The proposed increase in trucking traffic (55 concrete trucks) will
impact active transport provision through the region, and to Glebe
Island Bridge in particular; a key future link for the City West Cycle
Link. To this end, the proposal should be conditioned to extend the
existing grade-separated cycleway on the northern side of James Craig
Road. further east along Somerville Road to at least as far as the
western approach to Glebe Island Bridge. This could be achieved by
narrowing the existing vehicle travel lanes (noting that trucks are
speed-limited here to 30km/h.)
Similarly, the existing internal access road linking Roberts St to
Sommerville Road should be retro-fitted with a separated cycleway to
enable access to the Batch Plant site and also to the future Glebe
Island Bridge path. This cycling corridor is essential to the future
City West Cycle Link path - a future "trunk route" veloway designed to
accommodate riders of all experience levels, including the elderly and
children.
These links will be required to achieve the Proposal's stated active
travel goals (5% of trips by Batch Plant workers taken by bike).
These cycling facilities should be integrated with the cycling
facilities to be delivered by the M4-M5 Link and Rozelle Interchange
elements of Westconnex.
To mitigate the proposal's increase in truck traffic, the proposal
should be conditioned to provide safer crossing and more green time
for pedestrians and riders crossing James Craig Drive at its
intersection with The Crescent.
Notably, the Proposal will not lack for the building materials to
create these highly important cycling and walking links!
Integrated land use and transport planning is a stated key principle
of the NSW Premier and this site provide a great example to use
existing infrastructure to deliver that.

Regards

[REDACTED]

Dear Karl

I make this submission with regard to application SSD 17_8544:
Concrete Batching Plant, Glebe Island

The proposal does not sufficiently address its impact on existing and
future regional cycling links. To this end, the proposal should be
conditioned to extend the existing grade-separated cycleway on the
northern side of James Craig Road. further east along Somerville Road
to at least as far as the western approach to Glebe Island Bridge.
This could be achieved by narrowing the existing vehicle travel lanes
(noting that trucks are speed-limited here to 30km/h.)

Similarly, the existing internal access road linking Roberts St to
Sommerville Road should be retro-fitted with a separated cycleway to
enable access to the Batch Plant site and also to the future Glebe
Island Bridge path. This cycling corridor is essential to the future
City West Cycle Link path - a future "trunk route" veloway designed to
accommodate riders of all experience levels, including the elderly and
children.

These links will be required to achieve the Proposal's stated active
travel goals (5% of trips by Batch Plant workers taken by bike).

These cycling facilities would integrate with the cycling facilities
to be delivered by the M4-M5 Link and Rozelle Interchange elements of
Westconnex.

To mitigate the proposal's increase in truck traffic, the proposal
should be conditioned to provide safer crossing and more green time
for pedestrians and riders crossing James Craig Drive at its
intersection with The Crescent.

Integrated land use and transport planning is a stated key principle
of the NSW Premier.

[REDACTED]

Dear Karl
I make this submission against application SSD 17_8544:
Concrete Batching Plant, Glebe Island
I have ridden amongst every safe bike trail in sydney and it has been
brought to my attention that your project could have a significant
positive impact on existing and future regional cycling links.
From my experience, bike traffic through pyrmont and over the
technically challenging Anzac bridge is significant A decent
connection through and adjacent to the purposed project would really
assist inner western cyclists have a rapid and safe ride to the city
and the numbers of riders would increase significantly.
Please do everything you can to include bike planning in your plans
because we all want less traffic on the sydney roads.

[REDACTED]

Dear Karl

I make this submission against application SSD 17_8544:
Concrete Batching Plant, Glebe Island

The proposal does not sufficiently address its impact on existing and
future regional cycling links.

The proposed increase in trucking traffic (55 concrete trucks) will
impact active transport provision through the region, and to Glebe
Island Bridge in particular; a key future link for the City West Cycle
Link. To this end, the proposal should be conditioned to extend the
existing grade-separated cycleway on the northern side of James Craig
Road further east along Somerville Road to at least as far as the
western approach to Glebe Island Bridge. This could be achieved by
narrowing the existing vehicle travel lanes (noting that trucks are
speed-limited here to 30km/h.)

Similarly, the existing internal access road linking Roberts St to
Sommerville Road should be retro-fitted with a separated cycleway to
enable access to the Batch Plant site and also to the future Glebe
Island Bridge path. This cycling corridor is essential to the future
City West Cycle Link path - a future "trunk route" veloway designed to
accommodate riders of all experience levels, including the elderly and
children.

These links will be required to achieve the Proposal's stated active
travel goals (5% of trips by Batch Plant workers taken by bike).

These cycling facilities should be integrated with the cycling
facilities to be delivered by the M4-M5 Link and Rozelle Interchange
elements of Westconnex.

To mitigate the proposal's increase in truck traffic, the proposal
should be conditioned to provide safer crossing and more green time
for pedestrians and riders crossing James Craig Drive at its
intersection with The Crescent.

Notably, the proposal will not lack for the building materials to
create these highly important cycling and walking links.

Integrated land use and transport planning is a stated key principle
of the NSW Premier, and the Future Transport 2056.

Regards,

[REDACTED]

Dear Karl

We make this submission against application SSD 17_8544:
Concrete Batching Plant, Glebe Island

The proposal does not sufficiently address its impact on existing and
future regional cycling links.

The proposed increase in trucking traffic (55 concrete trucks) will
impact active transport provision through the region, and to Glebe
Island Bridge in particular; a key future link for the City West Cycle
Link. To this end, the proposal should be conditioned to extend the
existing grade-separated cycleway on the northern side of James Craig
Road. further east along Somerville Road to at least as far as the
western approach to Glebe Island Bridge. This could be achieved by
narrowing the existing vehicle travel lanes (noting that trucks are
speed-limited here to 30km/h.)

Similarly, the existing internal access road linking Roberts St to
Sommerville Road should be retro-fitted with a separated cycleway to
enable access to the Batch Plant site and also to the future Glebe
Island Bridge path. This cycling corridor is essential to the future
City West Cycle Link path - a future "trunk route" veloway designed to
accommodate riders of all experience levels, including the elderly and
children.

These links will be required to achieve the Proposal's stated active
travel goals (5% of trips by Batch Plant workers taken by bike).

These cycling facilities should be integrated with the cycling
facilities to be delivered by the M4-M5 Link and Rozelle Interchange
elements of Westconnex.

To mitigate the proposal's increase in truck traffic, the proposal
should be conditioned to provide safer crossing and more green time
for pedestrians and riders crossing James Craig Drive at its
intersection with The Crescent.

Notably, the Proposal will not lack for the building materials to
create these highly important cycling and walking links.

Integrated land use and transport planning is a stated key principle
of the NSW Premier.

[REDACTED]

Dear Karl

We make this submission against application SSD 17_8544:
Concrete Batching Plant, Glebe Island

The proposal does not sufficiently address its impact on existing and
future regional cycling links.

The proposed increase in trucking traffic (55 concrete trucks) will
impact active transport provision through the region, and to Glebe
Island Bridge in particular; a key future link for the City West Cycle
Link. To this end, the proposal should be conditioned to extend the
existing grade-separated cycleway on the northern side of James Craig
Road. further east along Somerville Road to at least as far as the
western approach to Glebe Island Bridge. This could be achieved by
narrowing the existing vehicle travel lanes (noting that trucks are
speed-limited here to 30km/h.)

Similarly, the existing internal access road linking Roberts St to
Sommerville Road should be retro-fitted with a separated cycleway to
enable access to the Batch Plant site and also to the future Glebe
Island Bridge path. This cycling corridor is essential to the future
City West Cycle Link path - a future "trunk route" veloway designed to
accommodate riders of all experience levels, including the elderly and
children.

These links will be required to achieve the Proposal's stated active
travel goals (5% of trips by Batch Plant workers taken by bike).

These cycling facilities should be integrated with the cycling
facilities to be delivered by the M4-M5 Link and Rozelle Interchange
elements of Westconnex.

To mitigate the proposal's increase in truck traffic, the proposal
should be conditioned to provide safer crossing and more green time
for pedestrians and riders crossing James Craig Drive at its
intersection with The Crescent.

Notably, the Proposal will not lack for the building materials to
create these highly important cycling and walking links.

Integrated land use and transport planning is a stated key principle
of the NSW Premier.

[REDACTED]

Dear Mr Fetterplace,
I'd like to make a submission against application SSD 17_8544:
Concrete Batching Plant, Glebe Island

I'd like to see separated cycleways included as part of the Glebe
Island Concrete Batch Plant EIS.

The current proposal does not sufficiently address its impact on
existing and future regional cycling links.
The proposed increase in trucking traffic (55 concrete trucks) will
impact active transport provision through the region, and to Glebe
Island Bridge in particular; a key future link for the City West Cycle
Link. To this end, the proposal should be conditioned to extend the
existing grade-separated cycleway on the northern side of James Craig
Road. further east along Somerville Road to at least as far as the
western approach to Glebe Island Bridge. This could be achieved by
narrowing the existing vehicle travel lanes.
Similarly, the existing internal access road linking Roberts St to
Sommerville Road should be retro-fitted with a separated cycleway to
enable access to the Batch Plant site and also to the future Glebe
Island Bridge path. This cycling corridor is essential to the future
City West Cycle Link path - a future "trunk route" veloway designed to
accommodate riders of all experience levels, including the elderly and
children.
These links will be required to achieve the Proposal's stated active
travel goals (5% of trips by Batch Plant workers taken by bike).
These cycling facilities should be integrated with the cycling
facilities to be delivered by the M4-M5 Link and Rozelle Interchange
elements of Westconnex.

Cheers,

[REDACTED]

The proposal does not sufficiently address its impact on existing and
future regional cycling links.

The proposed increase in trucking traffic (55 concrete trucks) will
impact active transport provision through the region, and to Glebe
Island Bridge in particular; a key future link for the City West Cycle
Link. To this end, the proposal should be conditioned to extend the
existing grade-separated cycleway on the northern side of James Craig
Road. further east along Somerville Road to at least as far as the
western approach to Glebe Island Bridge. This could be achieved by
narrowing the existing vehicle travel lanes (noting that trucks are
speed-limited here to 30km/h.)

Similarly, the existing internal access road linking Roberts St to
Sommerville Road should be retro-fitted with a separated cycleway to
enable access to the Batch Plant site and also to the future Glebe
Island Bridge path. This cycling corridor is essential to the future
City West Cycle Link path - a future "trunk route" veloway designed to
accommodate riders of all experience levels, including the elderly and
children.

These links will be required to achieve the Proposal's stated active
travel goals (5% of trips by Batch Plant workers taken by bike).

These cycling facilities should be integrated with the cycling
facilities to be delivered by the M4-M5 Link and Rozelle Interchange
elements of Westconnex.

To mitigate the proposal's increase in truck traffic, the proposal
should be conditioned to provide safer crossing and more green time
for pedestrians and riders crossing James Craig Drive at its
intersection with The Crescent.

Notably, the Proposal will not lack for the building materials to
create these highly important cycling and walking links.

Integrated land use and transport planning is a stated key principle
of the NSW Premier.

BIKESydney

Mr Marcus Ray, Deputy Secretary, Planning Services
Dear Sir,
I would like to strongly object to the over development of Glebe
Island. There are a number of factors that will affect the health and
well being of the residents of Evolve and Jacksons Landing.
NOISE. ... The cumulative effect of noise from the operation of the
plant, moving the gravel, truck movements, ship motors running all
night, ship movements, tug movements...
The noise will be continuous as it is a 24/7 proposed operation. Even
the aircraft observe a curfew at night, so why should Hanson's be
allowed to operate 24/7.
AIR POLLUTION. We will be exposed to dust pollution, probably worse on
windy days, dirty emissions from the cargo ships - all proposed for
24/7 operation.
LIGHT POLLUTION. 24/7 operation means light from the plant and light
from the continuous arrival of cargo ships, whose lights are always
brighter. This will impact on sleep quality, and health.
ROAD TRAFFIC.. Sydney roads are inadequate at the best of times, so
how can you justify allowing thousands of trucks onto the already
congested roads.
MARINE SAFETY. There must be an increased risk of accidents around
White Bay & Blackwattle Bay with the increase of marine traffic --
large cargo ships, tugs -- 24/7 -- plus the traffic in and out of
Blackwattle Bay.

The local residents deserve to have clean air, and minimum noise
level, particularly at night. Surely you can find a more acceptable
use for Glebe Island.

Regard

[REDACTED]

Attention: Mr. Marcus Ray

I am writing to express concern and dismay, shared by the majority of
residents of Jacksons Landing, about the proposed developments on
Glebe Island including the relocation of the Hanson Concrete plant and
the construction of a Multi User Facility to receive sand and other
construction material.
While I accept, and enjoy, the fact that Sydney remains a "working
port", these current proposals are ill thought out and will cause
unnecessary hardship and frustration to the residents of Jacksons
Landing.
The proposals are completely contrary to the aims and objectives of
the 2000 Master Plan for White Bay and Glebe Island which foresaw the
transformation of Pyrmont and Ultimo from industrial suburbs to
upmarket residential and recreational precincts. It was on the basis
of the vision in this Plan that many of us purchased homes in Pyrmont.
As Deputy Secretary Planning Services it must surely be of particular
concern to you that this inconsistency in planning has gained any
traction.
The noise, pollution and congestion which will result from these
proposals will severely impact the residents, especially those in
Jacksons Landing.
The proposed Hanson plant is slated to operate 24 hours a day 7 days a
week. This noisy, dusty plant, with thousands of truck movements, will
be only a few hundred metres from the buildings in Jacksons Landing.
There will be no respite, even during the night, on weekends or public
holidays. This is iniquitous.
As any resident, worker or visitor in Pyrmont and Ultimo will tell
you, these two suburbs are already subjected to extreme traffic
congestion. The slightest traffic problem on the Anzac Bridge throws
both suburbs into gridlock which takes hours to clear. Why would
anyone propose adding many thousands of heavy truck movements which
can only compound the problems on the Anzac Bridge and Western
Distributor?
The movement and mooring of ships delivering materials to the proposed
developments is also a major concern. One would have expected that the
Government must have learned from the problems caused to residents in
Balmain from the operation of ships at the White Bay Cruise Terminal.
Ships running their engines 24 hours a day and burning bunker fuel oil
has had a deleterious effect on the health of the people on the
Balmain peninsular and led to clams for compensation. Apparently not.
Because of the relative density of the built environment, many more
residents will be affected in Jacksons Landing. There is no proposal
to require the ships to use shore power and these types of vessels
mostly run on the dirtiest fuel.
The EIS prepared in relation to these proposals is deficient in many
respects. Not least, it admits that the cumulative effects of noise,
dust light and other pollution will be in excess of acceptable levels,
but simply expect the residents to put up with it. This sort of
high-handed attitude is completely unacceptable.
The EIS offers the ridiculous defence that some of the buildings in
Jacksons Landing have double glazing. We also have balconies and have
the right to enjoy fresh air. Would you like to be told you cannot
enjoy fresh air in your home? I think not.
Why were the other alternative locations for these proposals in Port
Botany rejected? They represent a much more sensible solution.
This is not a case of a bunch of whingeing NIMBYs resisting change. We
are genuinely concerned about the impacts of these proposals on our
health and well being should they be allowed to proceed.
I urge you to bring whatever influence you can to have these ill
thought out proposals rejected.
Yours sincerely,
[REDACTED]

12 May 2018
OBJECTION TO:
1. Glebe Island Multi User Facility (MUF) - REF Review of
Environmental Factors
2. Relocation of Hanson Construction Concrete Plant (HCCP) - EIS
Environmental Impact Statement
As one of the residents at Jacksons Landing Pyrmont who attended the
Community Forums regarding the proposed development of the Multi User
Facility (MUF) at Glebe Island, I must again, express my grave
concerns with this development.
I live on the water's edge overlooking Glebe Island at 38 Refinery
Drive. When purchasing this property, I accepted that such a position,
on a working harbour, would entail a level of noise, air and light
pollution from everyday activity.
However, the anticipated noise, light and air pollution to be
generated by the activities at the proposed Multi-User facility (plus
the HCCP to be located beside this MUF) will indisputably be well in
excess of the current levels and will have a significant adverse
impact on our ability to enjoy our home in relative comfort and peace.
The Pyrmont of today is a far cry from the industrial suburb of years
ago and is now one of the most densely populated areas of Sydney.
These facilities are to be located within 200 to 250 metres of this
residential area.
My specific concerns are:
1. The 24/7 operation of these two facilities and the likely increased
noise levels. Without ship to shore power, berthed ships will run
continuously resulting in night time noise level above EPA limits.

2. The significant health and sleep deprivation problems that are
inevitable. The entire wharf area will be artificially lit which will
impact on sleep quality.

3. Emissions from the ships engines burning crude diesel will drift
towards the residential areas. The fine dust particles from unloading
operations will severely impact air quality. As a cancer sufferer, it
is the air pollution that particularly worries me.
4. While I understand the overriding objective is to reduce the number
of trucks on the road there will still be a huge increase in road
congestion in the inner west, so that issue has not been addressed
with this proposal.
5. The waterway from Jones Bay into Blackwattle Bay is a narrow
entrance and current marine traffic of private and commercial vessels,
is high. Add to the mix, the manoeuvring of these large ships and the
activity of tourist, pleasure and sporting activity around this narrow
entrance becomes increasingly unsafe.
I understand that the REF is a self-assessment process by the Port
Authority (PA) whereas the Hanson Construction proposal adheres to an
extensive Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
As a result, I feel the Port Authority was dismissive of the concerns
raised during the Community Forums. It is surely questionable that one
party (HCCP) is required to undertake an extensive EIS while the same
is not required of the PA with it's REF. Both parties must be subject
to the same rigours of process. My request is that alternate locations
be considered for the MUF and the HCCP. Furthermore, if this is not an
option at this stage, the PA must undergo an EIS as has been required
of HCCP.

Please see objection attached

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Minister for Planning
Planning Services,
Department of Planning and Environment,
GPO Box 39
SYDNEY 2001



OUR OBJECTION TO THE DA APPLCIATION BY HANSON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
PTY LTD


Application number is: SSD 8544. Berth 1 and land adjacent, Glebe
Island, James Craig Road, Rozelle (lot 10 DP 11 707 10)
Applicant Hansons Construction Materials Pty Ltd
Council Area Inner West
Consent Authority Minister for Planning



Our objection: The area around Glebe Island encompasses the White Bay
Cruise Terminal, Jackson's Landing, the Bays Precinct and Sydney Fish
Markets. As industries had moved out leaving the areas abandoned,
redevelopment with mixed residential housing emerged. Within this
development parks and gardens were included along the foreshore, old
dilapidated industrial buildings brought back to life and, where
possible, sympathetic contemporary residential housing was
constructed.

These efforts encouraged many more people to move into Pyrmont and by
2018 we have a vibrant, mixed community of 2500 residents or more
living in Jackson's Landing alone. Any proposal for Glebe Island must
take into account the changed landscape of the now residential area.
Blackwattle Bay is unsuitable for such cargo ships and we urge the
Planning Minister to consider that Port Botany is a far more suitable
site as it is well established industrial port with excellent links to
rail and road networks which can carry materials to the many
infrastructure projects underway across Sydney region.

This project must be considered within the wider context of what the
Port Authority plans to undertake which is the development of a
Multi-User Facility.

Our objection to the Hanson Proposal is:

1. Conflict of interest: It is of gave concern that the Hanson Project
would not be viable without the direct benefit of the Port Authority's
project to establish the MUF at the adjacent berth. The MUF proposal
is not subject to the same scrutiny as the concurrent application by
Hanson to establish a Concrete Batching Plant, adjacent to the Port
Authority MUF. At the very least we would expect the Port Authority's
MUF project to have to produce an Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS).

2. Close to a residential community: The development of the Glebe
Island site is unsuitable for such a project due to the proximity with
residential communities: The Bays Precinct has undergone significant
urban rejuvenation and investment creating vibrant residential
communities where people who live along the foreshore adjacent to the
proposed site. Glebe Island is at the centre of a residential
community.

3. Traffic: The roads in Pyrmont are already clogged. In peak hours
twice a day the Anzac Bridge is almost at a standstill. Contrary to
what the Port Authority Project that its proposal says it is "saving
about 14,000 trucks a day bringing sand and cement into the area" for
essential infrastructure. This is in stark contrast to the claims the
Hanson Project state in their Planning Application. Hanson states
section 2.3.3 of the SLR Dispatch - "Once the concrete is loaded into
the concrete agitator trucks, they can depart from the west of the
enclosed building. Concrete agitator trucks will exit the Facility via
James Craig Road and from there travel to where their delivery is
required. When the plant is operating at peak capacity up to 120
concrete deliveries will be made from the plant in an hour. Aggregates
not used in the batching of concrete will be dispatched from the
storage silos by conveyor directly for loading to an aggregate truck
for dispatch to another concrete batching plant facility. This will
increase truck and traffic congestion in this local area at a minimum
by 120 x 24 = 2880 x 365 = 1,051,200 per annum at full capacity. This
does not include the dispatch of other products and the dispatches
could be greater. How does this reduce traffic congestion as the Port
Authority are claiming in relation to the incoming sand and cement to
and from other places around Sydney, rather it is adding even more
congestion well known to the people of Sydney specifically along the
connecting road to the Anzac Bridge and surrounding areas.

4. Light and noise pollution: so that Hanson Project can operate 24
hours a day it will source its product form the cargo ships that will
also operate 24 hours a day directly into our apartment buildings
facing Glebe Island. The increased noise level of traffic, batching
plant and cargo being moved will be constant in what has become the
most densely populated area in Australia. The levels we believe will
generated by the Hanson Project are excessive.

5. Dust Pollution: the ships will be unloading tonnes of sand, cement
and related materials every day. No matter how they say they will try
to contain dust there is no doubt that very fine dust particles will
be blown over the surrounding areas with subsequent health risks to
resident and visitors alike.

6. Obstruction to shipping: Hanson proposal out liens that it plans to
source its product form the large cargo ships (to be berthed at the
Port Authority Multi Use Facility) adjacent to the batching plant. We
believe the increase in congestion not only of the roads but also to
and marine craft traffic in and out of Blackwattle Bay, which is a
busy and very narrow channel.


The Hanson Batching Plant Proposal to build an Aggregate Handling
Facility (SSD 8544) on Glebe Island, James Craig Road is not supported
as it will render a return of an Industrial Port and create the same
in the adjacent waterways. This investment is inconsistent with the
announced and agreed NSW State Government Bays Precinct Transformation
Plan in 2015 and will negatively impact on 20,000 people who live
locally.

Yours sincerely,

Pauline Stanley

Hi

I recently submitted the attached objection to the Hanson development.
I just wanted to advise that the page references in my letter are the
soft copy numbers (as viewed on the computer screen, not the hard copy
page numbers on the document.
This dopes not change the basis of my objection, nor the information
quoted.....just didn't want there to be any confusion about my page
references. Please advise if this is an issue and I'll resubmit it
with the page numbers amended.
Thanks
Stephen

See attached PDF detailed objection