Port Waratah Coal Services - Terminal 4

I object to PWCS Terminal 4 as it is a waste of tax payers money given other terminals are not to full capacity, it will provide no jobs, it will damage the environment, pollution carbon,it will damage fauna and flora based on the latter and it will damage human health. Not much going for it really accept the corporations I guess, how about the ascetics for Newcastle?!
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I strongly object to the fact that this development is seeking to extend its footprint beyond the current railway line onto the wetlands and bird habitat of Ash Island.
I've read that the proponent has purchased a wetland elsewhere to act as an offset to the damage and loss that is going to occurr at this site if this development proceeds in its current form, unfortunately birds cant read. The proponent should be made to downsize this development .
One map of the site appears to show what appears to be part of Wagtail Way on Ash Island being blocked off. There should be no loss of public access to any area of Ash Island. Where feasable the developer should facilitate public access to Kooragang Island.

I object due to excessive noise, increased traffic. Loss of wetlands and increased dust especially coal dust. This development will also contribute to increased greenhouse gas emissions. This will also impact both fish life and migratory birds. This will have a negative impact on the community and environment.

Locally, the fourth coal terminal project would see 41 more coal trains through Newcastle and Maitland every day, increasing dust related health problems such as asthma and other respiratory ailments.

Pollution from coal affects all major body organ
systems and contributes to the leading causes of morbidity and mortality.

The Fourth Coal Terminal would facilitate many more large coal mines (the equivalent of at least 15 'mega-pits') in the Hunter and Liverpool Plains, which will threaten food and water security by destroying prime agricultural land, irreversibly damaging ground water systems and polluting waterways.

The proposal also carries the risk of mobilising toxic contaminants on Kooragang Island (the former BHP Steelworks site) and in the South Arm of the Hunter River. Too little is known about the risks to ensure the communities of Newcastle will be protected from toxic accidents, seepage and accidents. There is no plan to fully remediate the site.

The coal exported would provide the capacity to feed at least 15 more large power stations around the world emitting 288 million tones of carbon pollution each year and fuelling climate change.

This project would damage internationally important wetlands that provide critical habitat for protected migratory bird species and nationally threatened species including the Green and Golden Bell Frog and the Australasian Bittern.

An area within the site is currently owned by the National Parks service, and provides irreplaceable habitat for migratory shore birds. The proposal will mean loss of habitat and disruption to an ecologically significant proportion of a population of four migratory shorebird species listed under international conservation conventions.

At least 11 species of migratory birds recognised by international treaties rely on the habitat at "Deep Pond" and its
proximity to the Hunter estuary Ramsar site. Deep Pond is the only freshwater refuge in the Hunter estuary, yet a significant area of Deep Pond, would be lost to this project.

The Environmental Assessment fails to meet the requirements set out by both the State and Federal agencies, and the proposal represents an unacceptable risk to the Australasian Bittern.

After construction, the coal terminal will provide no additional employment. Rather, it is likely to result in the loss of other economic activities in the port, such as tourism, fishing and other shipping.

I object to the extra coal loader for a number of reasons. First, it would reduce the quality of life of residents in Mayfield. Second, it denies the necessity of all countries in the world to reduce their reliance on coal. Third, most of the profits from the industry end up in the hands of a few let alone the people of Newcastle - check out Hunter St!

In essence, the construction of another coal loader is unethical and driven by profit mongering.

Please do not build this loader. When the benefit of a 4th loader is compared to the damage that will come as a direct result of its construction, let alone operation, someone who cares about our earth and its inhabitants could not thoughtfully approve it.

Please do not build this loader. When the benefit of a 4th loader is compared to the damage that will come as a direct result of its construction, let alone operation, someone who cares about our earth and its inhabitants could not thoughtfully approve it.

Do not believe this proposal should be allowed after the amount of coal dust that has been deposited on our house over the wettest summer that my young family and I have experienced since moving to Mayfield in July 2005 the supposed dust suppression currently in place is sadly lacking even if your supposed measured dust levels indicate otherwise, another large stockpile of coal even closer to residents would only worsen the amount of coal dust generated and deposited on residents no matter what the paid findings of your Environmental Impact Assessment indicate

I strongly object to the wanton destruction of the wetlands in the proposed are of T4 and further dredging of the harbour.

I object to this project on the basis of increased pressure and destruction of important wetland flora and fauna and the health impacts of increased coal movement through populated areas of Newcastle and increased shipping in Newcastle Harbour to the detriment of other users.

There is no need for a 4th coal loader. We are already dealing with much noise and pollution from the coal trains and I worry about the affect on my children's health.

The T4 terminal will have adverse affects on the environment, wildlife and local residents.

Not enough is being done to remediate the existing pollution problems on the site prior to building the new terminal.

The existing infrastructure (ie - roads) in the area cannot cope with existing traffic and need to be addressed prior to ANY work commencing on T4. An influx of more workers to Kooragang will create gridlock, which is hardly ideal on the main thoroughfare to the regional airport.

The existing coal terminals are not presently being used to their full capacity. I would suggest these being modified to become more efficient (and environmentally sustainable), rather than building a brand new terminal on what was once deemed a National Park of international significance

I object on the grounds of increased noise and dust pollution from the increased number of coal trains and the coal stockpiles located close to residents.
I also object to the local infrastucture not being able to handle the existing traffic going to and from koorgang Is. let alone any increases due to addition truck and car movements from any constuction that would take place.
Also i don't believe there would be any great numbers of addtional employment from T4 as PWCS has stated internally that there would not be mainly from automation

I wish to inform you that under the current plans for the Terminal 4 there is a serious
compromise of The lower Hunter's Number one birding location .A site that many protected birds use on their annual global migration.
A disgrace if we allow for this to happen.

I wish to inform you that under the current plans for the Terminal 4 there is a serious
compromise of The lower Hunter's Number one birding location .A site that many protected birds use on their annual global migration.
A disgrace if we allow this to happen.

to much noise ,dust and roads - bridges not good enough to handle traffic way to many trains to head into residents back yards

NO MORE COAL DUST REQUIRED!!!!!!!!!!!
Use the money to clean up Koragang and the surrounds you have already polouted with noise n dust ....

I object to this development due to the environmental effects including increasing levels of coal dust. I have family members who also live in the area and the current coal dust levels are causing substantial allergies and respiratory issues. Approving this will only result in more health issues for the community. Not to mention increasing the cities carbon footprint.

I strongly object to the T4 Coal Loader Proposal.If the proposal is allowed it will destroy our wetlands which are home to so many birds.It will also increase pollution and dust levels will worsen.Please consider the impact this will have on our community of Newcastle.Thank you.

Stop the export of coal and greenhouse polution to other countries