Moorebank Waste Facility

Please see attached submission on behalf of neighboring residents in opposition to this development,

Please see attached submission on behalf of neighboring residents in opposition to this development,

Please see attached submission on behalf of neighboring residents in opposition to this development,

Please see attached submission on behalf of neighboring residents in opposition to this development,

Please see attached submission on behalf of neighboring residents in opposition to this development,

Please see attached submission on behalf of neighboring residents in opposition to this development,

Please see attached submission on behalf of neighboring residents in opposition to this development,

Please see attached submission on behalf of neighboring residents in opposition to this development,

Please see attached submission on behalf of neighboring residents in opposition to this development,

Please see attached submission on behalf of neighboring residents in opposition to this development,

Please see attached submission on behalf of neighboring residents in opposition to this development,

I Mathew Allen decline the proposal to allow truck access to the site off Brickmakers Drive. As Brickmakers Drive runs through Georges fair and Georges fair being a residential area i find the proposal extremely dangerous and negligent. Brickmakers Drive is lined with homes full of families with children of all ages and having heavy vehicles so close to these homes is unexceptible, It put theses families in potential danger if an accident was to occur as well as exposing them to unwanted pollution and noise pollution from the extra traffic.

thank you for the opportunity to comment on this EA.
As a stakeholder in the Georges Fair community i would like to make the following objections in relation to this EA:
1) approving this recycling facility is not in keeping with the changing nature of the locality- being a residential community area.
2) the proposed development will create adverse traffic issues within the area and specifically along Brickmakers Drive
3) the proposed development will create adverse pollution (i.e dust), and noise issues within the area and its surrounding.
4) it would be far more suitable to relocate this proposed recycling facility to a more appropriate location surrounded by other industrial uses, not the location currently proposed where it is adjacent to residential zones.
5) the proposed development is not consistent with the urban renewal of the area, nor is it consistent with the objectives of the residential zone in which it is adjacent to.
6) i understand the land is zoned industrial and the recycling plant is permissible within this zone, however one can not overlook the clear suitability of this site. It is not suitable to propose a major project of this size and scale so close to residential zones.
6) approving such a development would negatively impact upon the residential amenity of the George's fair community, including view loss.
7) approving such a development will also negatively impact upon the local ecology of the environment- being detrimental to the local wildlife and birds; there would be an increased numbers of vermin in the area. approving such a development would also create a negative impression left on visitors to the area.

This is the wrong location for this type of facility, a very noisy, outdoor and potentially hazardous industrial plant. The noise levels of big trucks and cranes slamming down and moving containers; back-up beepers; dust; disease carrying rodents; messy and massive heaps of industrial, commercial and institutional waste is not appropriate with the tranquil, natural and residential nature of Georges Fair.

please consider the above and i look forward to your reply,
regards,
Fouad.

Please see the attached letter outlining my objections to this proposal

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Name: Peter Kaleski and Lauren Vlassis
Lot 4328 - Georges Fair
Application Number: 05_0157

We strongly object to the proposed waste recycling facility on the site off Newbridge Road, Moorebank. We believe this proposal will have the potential to negatively impact on the quality of our living within this community for the following reasons.
This proposal raises many serious concerns in relation to health and safety for residents within Georges Fair and the local community. The description of the project states "The facility would have the capacity to receive and process up to 500,000 tonnes of building and construction waste per year including concrete, brick, asphalt, sandstone and sand waste". At face value this statement is meant to reassure and inform those concerned what will be entering the proposed site is safe and organic. However, the particular choice of the word `including' does not guarantee nor disclose to the general public exactly what waste products will be brought to the facility. This raises a cause for concern.
The increase of incidental waste products being released into the atmosphere and local community is also a serious fear. What exactly could be released? We are deeply concerned about the exposure to potential carcinogens and air borne irritants that are known to cause serious health issues. The waste disposal plant cannot guarantee that wastes entering the site are not contaminated, such as absestos or silica. It has been well documented that inhalation of these chemicals can lead to the development of irreversible and life-threatening respiratory diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary diseases (COPD), emphysema and mesothelioma. Also, there is no guarantee that trucks and vehicles travelling to and from the site won't lose contaminated products, and thus placing the community at risk. I, Lauren Vlassis, am a chronic asthma sufferer since childhood. Environmental pollutants are a known trigger for asthma attacks which is another reason why the above is a personal concern to me.
Our second reason for objection is the increased traffic and air pollution that will be brought to our doorstep and the Georges Fair estate. Our land is in direct proximity to Brickmakers Drive and we are concerned that increased traffic will be brought to this by-pass as a result of the proposed waste recycling plant. Georges Fair is a residential estate, thus the roads have been designed for residential use. As presented recently on A Current Affair (`Housing dreams shattered' - aired Wednesday, March 13, 2013) Brickmakers drive is not being used for this intended purpose. Currently it is being used by industrial trucks as a shortcut between Nuwarra Rd and Newbridge Road. If current patterns of the road use are to continue, it is apparent that industrial traffic will only increase as even more trucks will use the road as a short cut, therefore bringing more dust and noise to the residential area at all hours of the day. Even if a weight restriction is imposed, who will enforce it and with what consequences?
The increase in heavy vehicle traffic also poses personal and public safety concerns. Allowing the proposal to go ahead will increase the risk of serious accidents involving pedestrians, cyclists and surrounding homes. This proposal will also hinder opportunities to develop positive health behaviours such as lifelong physical activity. We will be hesitant to use footpaths close to heavy vehicle traffic out of concern we will be struck down out of control trucks (as the road is not designed for them), or go for walks to the park due to the potential for respiratory damage from air pollution.
Our third reason for objection is that this proposal will devalue our land and local area. We were initially drawn to the estate Georges Fair, Moorebank, due to the appeal of the family orientated community within a modern, new and clean environment. A heavy emphasis was placed on the location within pristine bushland and recreational surroundings, in addition to the proposal of a marina along the Georges River. We believe due to these aspects that a premium has been placed on the land and paid accordingly. Should the proposal go ahead, this will change perceptions of the estate, devalue the land and affect our future resale opportunities. Also, we are one of many within the Georges Fair community who wish to start a family within the area. There are many pre-schools, primary schools and high schools in under a 2km radius of the proposed site and we are concerned that air-borne pollutants may reach there and place student's health at risk. School enrolments may decline as people will move away, thus affecting staff and the quality of education students are receiving.
In conclusion, we can only see negative impacts if the proposed waste facility was to be approved for development. As a result we strongly object to the proposal and urge that you take our concerns into consideration.
Kind regards,
Peter Kaleski & Lauren Vlassis.

To whom it may concern,

I totally oppose the proposed Moorebank Waste Processing Plant (Project Number 05_0157) at Lot 6 (DP 1065574), Newbridge Road, Moorebank. My reasons for opposition against the proposed development are contained within the PDF attached below.

Thank you.

I oppose the proposed Moorebank Waste Processing Project (Project Number 05 0157) at Lot 6 DP 1065574, Newbridge Road, Moorebank.

Please see attached for signed document outlining reasons for opposing this project.

I oppose the proposed Moorebank Waste Processing Project (Project Number 05 0157) at Lot 6 DP 1065574, Newbridge Road, Moorebank.

Please see attached for signed document outlining reasons for opposing this project.

I oppose the proposed Moorebank Waste Processing Project (Project Number 05 0157) at Lot 6 DP 1065574, Newbridge Road, Moorebank.

Please see attached for signed document outlining reasons for opposing this project.