NEXTDC S4 Data Centre Horsley Park

Hi All,
I object this project and the only reason is the high rise.
I understand fully that the country is developping and data centre are required but non of that was considered
1- The heat the data centre would generate near a bush fire area (Fire Hazards)
2- Where on earth a high rise is allowed, is horsley park a major city now like Fairfield, Parramatta and Liverpool
3- Invasion of our privacy, people can see our backyards and look into our bedrooms
4- the noise, the constant noise at night for the echo of the noise that will be heard at night by all the horsley park resident
5- The pollution of the air, when people selected to live in Horsley park for its rural state
5- The lighting at night and its effect on the resident
6- The lies we were told by developpers, we are digging deep so you can hardly hear a noise and you will hardly see the top of the roof
7- The heat generated specially in summer and the increase in heat from the proposed exhausts
Proprosed Solution
1- Ensure everything built is below our ground level and the lighting is controlled
2- Ensure no noise will affect us at night
3- Ensure the exhaust system goes under ground and cooled prior to getting release in the open
4- Protect Horsley Park as a green zone for Fairfield City Council
5- Protect our value of living as resident and proctect our values and the amount of money we spend to live in a rural environment
In the case where the project goes ahead without the above consideration, we will see you in court.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to have our say.

Kind Regards,
Nicole Gemayel

I had a good look at the concept plans and I have few question and concers:
1- You have indicated a building height of a maximum 39 metres, we were told that the development is dug a level below our residential propreties, so we are protected to the lights at night and the constant noise generated by servers. is that still the case.
2- if the proposed building are above the dug level, how we will be protected from the noises generated by these data centres?
3- if high rise as high as 39 metres are allowed in Horsley Park now, does that mean, we all allowed to build high rise on our propreties.
4- How the noise will be managed, speciallly at night
5- what sort of measures that development is taking into considerations to protect resident from the light at night time
6- Do you have any plans showing the proposed building in relation to the dug level.
Please note: these measures are very important to us, as we do live right next to the proposed developmewnt.

Regards,
Anthony
0402050821

Good afternoon,

I disagree to the project in its current form but understand it will be going ahead due to funds already input into the project but would like you to take all aspects of this into consideration.

Noise pollution is a major concern as Horsley Park was a quiet neighbourhood and with the addition of a 24 hour facility the constant hum is not acceptable for a quiet area.

Light pollution is also an issue as it is reducing the area where mammals have come to live and breed with all the excessive building and taking of rural space they are cornered into smaller areas, and the noise and light pollution could cause damage to this cycle of life.

I do not understand as part of council requirements how a noise assessment completed 3 months after completion of the building will be of benefit as it would be too late at that stage to stop working due to the losses a company would have if it had to shut its doors at that point.

My other major concern is traffic flow through a residential area. Burley Road is not for public access at the western end, it is dirt and even though there is signage that the road is closed it clearly is not, this has to remain open due to the services along that strip of land, main gas lines, power poles etc. Our concern is the current flow of traffic at all hours, yes mainly change in shift times, People tend to forget that this is a residential area with children out and about and also cars leaving driveways at any time. Some driveways are not seen until you are at them especially after coming over the crest of the hill. For a car or any other vehicle to stop in time before killing someone is an accident waiting to happen. The council were notified of this hazard and was told it is a matter for the police and not them.

To summarise the ask is that all aspects of noise making equipment be facing West, any windows vents generators or any other equipment that will give an output of sound be on the Western side of the building.

This goes for lighting also, there is no need for floodlights to be facing East as this is residential and private spaces that do not need 24/7 lighting.
The other ask is that to ensure the safety of residents as we know vehicles will go through Burley Road ensure that adequate signage, painted lines on roads, or construction be carried out to minimise risks of residents being impacted by a speeding vehicle coming over a blind hill.

If we wanted any of these things we would have moved to a city or suburban area. we chose to live in a more rural setting which is being impacted greatly by your buildings.

I feel residents in these areas are not taken seriously we understand change happens, but these areas were chosen to live for a reason, and they are being destroyed slowly. we can not get any of this green space, wildlife habitat and ecosystems when it is gone. There used to be a threatened species of frogs in Horsley Park on and around the site that you are building on, unfortunately thing is now I cannot find them on any maps as this land has all been cleared and built up.

Let's hope that this does not continue and we can care for our planet and it's people a little more.

I sincerely hope that you take into all aspects of this into consideration and look forward to a response on how you will minimise impacts on the surrounding areas.

Paula

Another reason why I object for this project, as it is not suitable to be on the edge of a rural resdential or conversation area as it does not generate much work. But it will definetly generate noise and pollution. Please see the link below.
https://www.hotpress.com/lifestyle-sports/data-centres-10-things-you-really-should-know-about-these-super-toxic-dumps-22979021

Regards,
Anthony

Please note this set up is not suitable to be near a rural residentual for several reasons
1- The amount of noise the extraction fans would generate at night time and the height of the building, the noise will be heard all over horsley park area
2- The amount of heat that would be generated in summer form these fans
3- It is setup near a conservation area (Hence a bush fire zone), puts all horsley park at bush fire risk
4- The high rise due to the extraction fan towers not one, not two, but hundreds of them.
5- The lighting effect at night is huge, this will generate adittional bugs and mosquitos in the area and will not be pleasnt for residents at night time, also experiencing this form the northern site, without any reply form the companies runing the place.
While building a data centre is an excellent idea and generate work. However, its location is not suitable for a neighbouring bush area.
I suggest building the data centre below the retaining wall and have the fan extracted into a pipping tunnel below ground and dissipated slowly into the open environment.

Thank you for giving me the chance to have my say.

Kind Regards,
Anthony

HVO provides valuable stability to the Hunter region and cannot be closed due to green opinions.