South Keswick Quarry Continuation Project

Prolonged exposure to quarry dust and noise can lead to health issues among residents, including respiratory problems and stress-related conditions. this project defiantly need a in depth review.

"The key components of the Project include:
• continuation of operations for an additional 20 years;
• increase in the total resource to approximately 7.5 million tonnes;
• development of three benches across the eastern extent of the extraction area to increase the depth of the
pit; and
• relocation of the site control room, offices and amenities and addition of an aggregate pre-coat plant. "
And ""The Project would facilitate the ongoing supply of construction materials to the local and regional markets of Central West NSW, major regional infrastructure projects (including but not limited to the Newell Highway and Inland Rail) and renewable energy projects associated with the Central West-Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ)."

Quite the carbon footprint, don't you think?
How will this signifiant increase impact the safety along local roads?
All these projects are doing is turning regional NSW into an absolute industrial ghetto dump. Is that what we want Dubbo to become?

The extraction process generates significant waste materials, posing challenges for disposal and potential contamination of surrounding areas.

Quarry operations contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating climate change and undermining efforts to achieve environmental sustainability.

This quarry, along with its associated industrial projects, is emblematic of how rural communities are being exploited for the benefit of urban centers and multinational corporations without any long-term consideration for rural livelihoods.

The loss of agricultural land to quarry expansion threatens local food production, impacting food security and the livelihoods of farmers.

Investing in coal-based energy solutions can provide more stable and reliable energy, enhancing Australia’s energy security and supporting local industries. Not digging bigger holes!

I object to the unsustainable ecological, economic & security practices associated with the activities of the MAAS Group - as it engages in the extraction of resources on such a large scale for the totally disingenuous, ruinable swindle that’s wrecking Australia, depriving us of reliable and affordable power, poisoning our land/water & torturing communities.

When this environmentally damaging project has finished - in 20+ years, what will happen to the quarry/land afterwards? Will this site then become a dumping ground for obsolete/defunct turbine blades, batteries and solar panels? Not very "green"...

While the quarry may provide some employment, the economic benefits are outweighed by the environmental and social costs imposed on the community.

In the past, such quarry developments have been viewed as detrimental for the environment, waterways and the state's net zero targets. With this knowledge, why are they seeking to extend this project?

Proximity to an industrial site like a quarry can lead to decreased property values, affecting the financial well-being of local homeowners.

The quarry’s expansion will degrade the visual landscape, impacting tourism and the overall aesthetic value of the region.

An extension of this project (in both time and size), along with the added heavy vehicles on the roads will turn Dubbo Regional Council into one large industrialised mess.

The area may contain sites of cultural significance to Indigenous communities. Quarry expansion risks disturbing these irreplaceable heritage sites.

The expansion of new extraction areas will be damaging to the environment.

Increased heavy vehicle movement will lead to traffic congestion on local roads, raising safety concerns and contributing to road wear and tear.

The reliance on unsustainable quarry products for the pre-construction of energy infrastructure shows how this project is perpetuating the false narrative of “green” energy, while consumers continue to suffer from escalating energy poverty.

Quarry activities consume significant water resources, potentially straining local water supplies and affecting agricultural activities dependent on these resources.

This quarry project is setting up a legacy of destruction that future generations will be forced to deal with, from poisoned water supplies to degraded land and unsafe public roads.