Moorebank Intermodal Precinct East - Stage 1

we simply want the intermodal to be built in the most logical location, where it can be a true Intermodal for road, rail and air - at the new international airport at Badgerys Creek. Here, it can connect with existing and planned major transport routes while also reducing traffic on our roads.

I wish to formally object to the Intermodal project being developed in Moorebank. Roads in the area are already at their capacity, and we already suffer from the noise pollution in the area (Bankstown airport, trucks etc.).

It will make perfect sense to develop the project in the Badgerys Creek precinct, where new infrastructure will be built with the airport.

Please consider well being of the local residents.

Wladyslaw & Wanda Dutka

To Whom It May Concern:

I would like to state forthright that I am strongly apposed to the SIMTA Inter model being built at Moorebank.

I use the Moorebank road daily for work as well as on weekends and it is already quite heavily congested as it is!
Plus not to mention the current pollution being caused by traffic.

The current MIC and SIMTA proposals will combine into a single development, comprising an import-export terminal to handle up to 1.55 million containers. This means more traffic, more noise and more pollution on our region's already choked roads.

Not only will it impact on our region's roads, but this will also destroy council's long-term vision for the Georges River as a place of recreation for the community. The increased noise from freight rail will also severely impact on the operation of the South West's premier cultural facility, the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre.

This development potentially means even more trucks, noise and pollution than was originally thought, and comes just weeks after the chief executive of the Moorebank Intermodal Company (MIC) - one half of the consortium who signed today's agreement - said there should be no cap on the number of containers moving between Port Botany and Moorebank.

This development will effectively multiply the congestion & pollution 10 fold if not greater!

I again reiterate that I am totally apposed to this development.

the roads here cant cope with anymore traffic and pollution.
there are many other spots you could consider. I think that the people of this area want anymore traffic on the M5 or local roads. The people from Campbelltown already spend hours on the M5 with traffic this will make their travel worse and longer.

I own my own trucks and the roads around here are already over flowing with rigs. WE do not need anymore, the RMS doesn't keep the roads well enough for another 1000 trucks a day. the danger of road damage increases as does the accident numbers due to poorly maintained road and a excess of trucks. We all have to share the busy roads in this area already, the area doesn't have enough artillery roads to cope with an influx of more trucks. move it further out. Kemps
Creek.

I drive a small car, big trucks don't care about us and it scares me that there will be to many accidents. not to mention the fact that the wholes and runs in the local roads already nearly lead small cars into the gutter or oncoming traffic. There is no safe reason you should do this to our area. it will cause deaths and accidents. are you able to say your going allow this.

people will die if you decide to go ahead, either from pollution or truck accidents

this area is already heavily populated with trucks, it is already a traffic nightmare. don't do this, its not fair to those that live in the macarthur region, they already spend to much time travelling with out extra trucks on the road.
and the train line how will that effect the east hills line?

I am opposed to the SIMTA proposal for Moorebank Intermodal. My family resides in this area, has done so for 27 years, and uses the M5 / M7 / Heathcote roads to travel to / from work, visit friends and relatives and generally get around. These roads are already congested and there is an accident on Moorebank Avenue entrance to the M5 every day, not once a week, EVERY single day due to "weaving" required to exit onto Hume Highway, or move across for M5 / M7 exits. Introducing thousands of trucks into this mix EVERY day is an invitation to a catastrophy. The parties involved in this proposal, both the ones making it and the ones evaluating it, need to move into the area for a couple of weeks and take a long hard look at what they are proposing. There are far better options available, many of which have been put on the table. It is almost as if the government and SIMTA representatives have made a decision and will not be swayed, no matter what is put before them, just because, not because it is the best place for it, not because it will improve the area, not for any other reason, but because they made this investment years ago and will see it through no matter what. Please wake up people, this is a residential area, hugely populated, not an industrial area any longer, it is on the fringe of the city where there are already 2 intermodals operating, and where more housing is needed. Sell the land for housing, move the intermodal to Badgery's Creek, where it makes sense to have it. Airport, Rail, Intermodal. Not at Moorebank, please think again!!

I am opposed to the SIMTA proposal for Moorebank Intermodal. My family resides in this area, has done so for 27 years, and uses the M5 / M7 / Heathcote roads to travel to / from work, visit friends and relatives and generally get around. These roads are already congested and there is an accident on Moorebank Avenue entrance to the M5 every day, not once a week, EVERY single day due to "weaving" required to exit onto Hume Highway, or move across for M5 / M7 exits. Introducing thousands of trucks into this mix EVERY day is an invitation to a catastrophy. The parties involved in this proposal, both the ones making it and the ones evaluating it, need to move into the area for a couple of weeks and take a long hard look at what they are proposing. There are far better options available, many of which have been put on the table. It is almost as if the government and SIMTA representatives have made a decision and will not be swayed, no matter what is put before them, just because, not because it is the best place for it, not because it will improve the area, not for any other reason, but because they made this investment years ago and will see it through no matter what. Please wake up people, this is a residential area, hugely populated, not an industrial area any longer, it is on the fringe of the city where there are already 2 intermodals operating, and where more housing is needed. Sell the land for housing, move the intermodal to Badgery's Creek, where it makes sense to have it. Airport, Rail, Intermodal. Not at Moorebank, please think again!!

The site for this development is completely inappropriate for the following reasons:

- Too close to residential dwellings
- Additional traffic congestion on local roads
- Air and noise pollution created over a wide radius
- Environmental damage to the Georges River

The site for this development is completely inappropriate for the following reasons:

- Too close to residential dwellings
- Additional traffic congestion on local roads
- Air and noise pollution created over a wide radius
- Environmental damage to the Georges River

I strongly object to the intermodal being placed in Moorebank. I certainly do not want to breathe in more fumes and pollutants arising from this insane suggestion, as those already living in the area would agree.

Furthermore the congestion to be expected is totally unacceptable!

Put the intermodal at Badgerys Creek, I say.

What a stupid decision. To put this intermodal thing (container depot) next to our beautiful river near housing and going to put a trailer every 8 seconds on our roads. I bet not one of the decision makers will have to live anywhere near this bloody nightmare.
We have trouble moving around on the roads now, imagine when this goes in. I have lived in the same house for nearly fifty years you are not doing me any favors.
Take it out to Bringelly where it should be, it may even prove much more economical.

Well this is my submission for SAY NO TO INTERMODEL AT MOOREBANK I am appaulled that your company wishes to put this though and the announcement from Federal Government should know better we do not want this termodal to go though we want it to go Badgery's Creek there is more land out there the impact on our roads in Moorebank and chocked now if you are blind to see on Newbridge Road right to though Moorebank Avenue the traffic is deadly and your company is putting this proposal though without our knowledge until we the community complained well we are complaining again we say NO TO INTERMODAL AT MOOREBANK and please take that it is n't going to create jobs it is going to create a nightmare for these heavy vehicle trucks to go on our road the roads are chopped up with pot holes now these trucks are going to cause more damaged don't forget about the noise the pollution you are putting in air our children's health and our healths no we say no to intermodal no no no no no no no no.

Health is Wealth as we all know but unfortunately this project puts Wealth before Health.
If this project goes ahead, its going to put lots of pressure on the hospitals,traffic,environment etc. in the Liverpool region.
So, please re-consider and re-locate while there is still time..

Thanks and Regards
Mohan

As a Moorebank resident, I object to the building of the Intermodal near residential schools and housing estates. The Increased noise and atmospheric pollution will be detrimental to both the environment and personal health.
The intermodal would be better placed near an industrial park similar to that at Eastern Creek or placed close to the new airport at Badgery's creek.

As a resident of Wattle Grove, I find it difficult to believe that both our State and Federal Governments are in denial of the massive traffic congestion problems that will be caused by the container transport hubs. The health issue is another serious concern. There are schools, pre schools and family homes within 500 mts of the proposed project. All we can ask is that common sense prevail and that in this instance, the health of children and families be put ahead of big businesses, which after all don't have hearts.

Mirella Riga
11 Clarendon Court,
Wattle Grove 2173

This community of residents are vehemently opposed to the noise, traffic and especially air pollution that the Intermodal will bring. If this was the intention then you should not have allowed it to become a residential area. We want to raise our children in a safe and clean area. Please put it somewhere else! You are not welcome in our backyard.

My husband and I live at Chipping Norton so we will not be as badly affected by this proposal as those residents of Wattle Grove, Holsworthy, Hammondville, Moorebank and Casula are but we will most certainly be affected by the increased traffic on our already clogged roads.
I travel along Moorebank Avenue at all different times of the day and I can only imagine how bad that road will become with all the extra heavy vehicles that will be using it.
Newbridge Road is already a nightmare at peak times and no doubt, many more trucks will use it to get to the proposed terminal.
The M5 is already full of B doubles and semis - we only have to look at recent accidents on the M5 involving such vehicles and to add more is only asking for trouble. The government is also proposing to allow B triples to come to the outskirts of Sydney - I guess that will also be our area! Why us? Why not somewhere else where there will be little or no impact on residents? I don't feel that ANY of you care what happens to us. Is that because we don't live in a more exclusive part of the Sydney basin? The air quality study does not include diesel particulate matter of any kind and no formaldeydes either even though the diesel emissions have now been listed by WHO as cancer causing agents. What makes it even worse is that all those engines will be under duress when either accelerating or slowing down when the most poisonous amount of exhaust is emitted, I feel this is a very contentious issue that has not been properly investigated.
If there are identifiable traffic problems why are they not being 'fixed' before the development goes ahead?
The rail line/s across the Georges River will definitely impact on the quality of the river surrounds and will also impact on Liverpool's Casula Powerhouse Museum and therefore ruin a lot of events that are held there.
As already stated we already reside in an area that has high air pollution and it is a well known fact that the Campbelltown/Liverpool area sits in a 'pollution catchment basin' so any further pollution be it from diesel emissions, dust, trains is unjustifiable - these are people we are talking about who will have increased health issues if this proposal goes ahead. A report submitted by Allan Corben at one of the earliest meetings clearly showed the impact of an intermodal development in the United States had on the local community and NONE of it was good. Of course, that was all dismissed by SIMTA. I also wonder about trailer parking as that is already a problem in the Casula area as it is around Port Botany - the prime movers unload their trailers it seems in any old place where there is a free spot.
Now to noise pollution. We all know how frustrating it is to have construction noise close by and to have this construction going on for a number of years will be too much for some to bear. Added to that, once the construction is completed and the terminal is in operation, the associated noise WILL carry as we are all well aware of how far sound travels at night and this will go on 24/7.
Many trucks also do not comply with laws not to use their compression brakes in built up areas and there are bound to be many that will continue to abuse this law and that sound most certainly does carry - day and night.
Until we get 'silent' trains then they will always impact with their associated noise.
Liverpool Council is trying to promote the area for more business ventures but with this proposed intermodal terminal any prospective residents who may look to move into the area will most certainly be put off by the added traffic/truck congestion on the local roads. Current residents in the area affected by this proposal will almost certainly be affected by their property being devalued.
I find it totally inconceivable that such a project would even be considered in an area with a relatively new suburb in such close proximity, let alone the schools and pre-schools in the area.