Sutton Forest Sand Quarry

I wish to submit my OPPOSITION to the proposed sand mine at Sutton
Forest. This quiet rural area is not the place for a sand mine of the
proposed size. There are far too many impacts environmentally and
socially to accept this proposal.
The proposed sand quarry is adjacent to our family property. Our
family purchased our land in the early 1970s. We built our family home
and business growing fruit. It was my grandparents lifelong goal to
pass on to their family a place of tranquility. A filthy noisy
destructive mine and tip on our border and just 60 metres from our
family home, with all its intrusions shatters that.
Our farm, like most farms and residences in the area rely on bore
water for their daily living requirements as well as farm irrigation
and stock water supply. Our reasonable expectation is that the water
we take from the ground is pure and not contaminated or compromised in
any way. The proposed quarry plans to excavate to a depth that will
directly impact the water table, thus effecting our personal water
supply as well as water needed for agricultural livelihood.
Contamination of our water supply through machinery leakages is also a
major threat.

It is unacceptable to allow a 47 hectare pit to a depth of 39 metres
below the current water table in an area that directly drains into
Long Swamp Creek. Polluting and damaging Long Swamp and its aquifer
(by overflow and leaching mud and finings from the pit) will affect
not just the local residents and the native flora and fauna but on a
clean water supply to Sydney as it is part of the Nepean water
catchment area feeding into Warragamba Dam.

The noise from the mine operations, operating just metres from our
residence and areas where we work and the huge traffic load of trucks
will directly impact our quality of life in this peaceful rural area.
This will occur day and night, seven days a week. It is not acceptable
that the solution is a concrete wall outside our house.
This proposal should be rejected outright. This is not the place for a
huge sand mine. It is residential rural country and should remain that
way.
Regards,
Michael Allenby

As someone new to the area and region I would hate for a proposal like
this to be given the green light, selfishly so for the potential
impact to this beautiful countryside from debris, noise and trucks and
unselfishly so for the enormous long term ramifications to the land
through erosion and potential issues with drinking water and other
issues. Something like this should have been knocked back a long time
ago and I'm astounded it has gotten this far. It makes me think the
government is completely in the back pocket of this mining company and
needs to be stopped - hopefully voters will respond in force.

Objection to Application SSD6334 Sutton Forest Sand Quarry.

I have recently become aware of this proposal for the nearby area of
Sutton Forest. This is a Major proposal for which local residents have
been given an extremely limited time to read and interpret a
voluminous E.I.S, which purports to model future impacts but is based
on questionable assumptions particularly in relation to groundwater
modelling.

The location of the proposal may be convenient for access to the
freeway but is situated in the crucial Great Western Wildlife Corridor
which provides a narrow access path for wildlife
between Morton National Park and the Greater Blue Mountains National
Parks. If approved it will further fragment and narrow the already
tenuous connection between these biodiversity hot spots. Removal of 63
hectares of native vegetation and mining of a 47 hectare pit will
present a further disincentive and danger to any wildlife migrating
through this locality as will the desire by the proponents to be given
24 hour operation with the attendant lighting and constant machinery
noise and traffic movements this would involve.

The nearby Long Swamp provides a natural filtering process for rain
water flowing into Sydney's water catchment, the proposal threatens
local groundwater integrity and puts Long Swamp at at risk from
contamination in high rainfall period. Even from a cursory examination
the proposal will not meet the necessary Neutral or Beneficial
requirements for developments in the Catchment.

In addition to the proposed 30 year life of the project as a sand
quarry, the suggestion that the pit could then be back filled with
waste provides a further environmental threat to the
Highlands and Sydney's water supply. Landfill sites have a long
history of leachate problems affecting groundwater and catchment water
supplies, even the use of so called impervious membranes cannot ensure
this will not occur. The potential long term heavy
industrial use of this site in a rural area is of Major concern.

Jim Clark

Good day,

It has been brought to my attention that there is a planned
construction of a sand mine that will negatively impact the
surrounding areas, including the adjacent Danellen farm. This farm was
where I married my wife, an event we held in the area not just for the
family ties but for the peaceful native bushland of the area. We, like
many other couples, chose to celebrate our wedding in the area because
of the lack of heavy industry. I'm sure this is the same reason
tourists and other couple planning their weddings flock to the area.
All this will be at risk with the increase in industry and trucking.

On hearing of the increase in trucking I am now worried about my wife
and 5 year old son driving to and from the proposed access road. That
area of highway is already known for being dangerous to drive on and
major accidents have occurred just by the current access route to the
proposed site. More heavy trucks driving this route will only increase
the danger already present, whether an overpass is built or not. There
is little visibility for pulling out of the current driveway and as
soon as a truck is seen it becomes too dangerous to enter the highway.
They already pass by at full speed and their braking distance is
immediately restricted.

Another concern is the immediate impact of the sand mine on my son's
future. The Danellen farm is a family run property and will eventually
be managed by my son and his cousins. Heavy industry and trucking just
by the fenceline will deeply impact the farm's operations and
viability as an organic farm. Arrangements were already in place for
distance and shelter from the highway but this is impossible for the
proposed mine. It will take many years and valuable agricultural land
space to create a similar barrier against the pollution of the sand
mine. When there are issues in maintaining farmers on farm land it
makes no sense to damage the land of those willing to stay and work
it.

Regards,
Simon

I oppose the mining to take place in Sutton Forest.
Any activities like mining affect the waterways and do not want the
environment disturbed in Sutton Forest as we all live downstream.

The proposed sand mine could jeopardise waterways that feed into
Sydney's water catchment.

The proposed Sutton Forest sandstone quarry and processing plant would
be the size of about 60 football fields, including an extraction area,
processing and stockpiling area of 64 hectares, just off the Hume
Highway.

The potential impact of noise, dust, and lighting would devastate the
natural habitat and the damage on the ecosystem could be irreversible.

Western Sydney University environmental science lecturer, Ian Wright,
has been testing the local waterways for contamination from mining for
20 years and fears the fragile ecosystem, which feeds into Sydney's
water catchment supplying 5 million people, could be irreparably
damaged.

The quarry will dig about 60 metres below the ground, impacting on
Long Swamp Creek and Sting Ray Swamp. It is expected to create 20
full-time jobs and employ 50 contractors in the construction phase.

An environmental impact statement (EIS) cites a risk of contaminating
groundwater and reducing the water availability for agriculture and
domestic use.

There is a lot of intense rainfall in Sutton Forest and any major
human activity that involves clearing of vegetation [and] disturbance
of soil and rock has the opportunity of creating soil erosion and
transporting eroded material into waterways.

The project presents considerable risk for the "fragile system" that
is already under pressure.

The Sutton Forest is part of the waterways which are the lifeblood of
the local ecosystems and the Sydney [catchment] now and in the future.
This water catchment currently supplies water for approximately 5
million people with more in the future.

The quarry is projected to run for 30 years, extracting at a rate of
1.15 million tonnes a year.

Overall, about 28 million tonnes of sandstone will be dug up. The rock
has lain dormant for 225 million years.

What is most alarming about the project is that part of Great Western
Wildlife Corridor would be cleared. A section of the Great Western
Wildlife Corridor, the only native vegetated habitat from the Blue
Mountains to Morton National Park, would be cleared and narrowed to
500 metres in parts.

The corridor was established to facilitate the interaction of
endangered animals.

At the site, 195 native flora and 26 exotic species have been
identified.

They include nine threatened species: the powerful owl, gang gang
cockatoo, glossy black cockatoo, scarlet robin, varied sittella,
squirrel glider, eastern bentwing bat, greater broad-nosed bat and
large-eared pied bat. The threatened plants are the Paddy's River
Swamp gum and Dwarf Phyllota.

The proposed quarry would operate from 4am on Mondays to midnight on
Fridays and dispatch products 24 hours a day and will be an
environmental disaster.

I wish to make a submission against the mining proposal EIS SSD 6334.
My family and I moved here 30 years ago to enjoy the peace and
tranquility of a rural lifestyle.
We gave up modern amenities such as a water supply and sewerage
system. Instead we depend on the local underground water and utilise a
septic system.
A mine of this size, which is equivalent of the area from the Sydney
Opera House to Hyde park is going to significantly interrupt this
tranquil lifestyle we enjoy.
A mine of this size is going to create enormous amounts of pollution
from the noise, dust, lights, and blasting that will be in operation
24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Trucking movements are going to be around 400 per day on the already
congested Hume Highway.
Importantly our water quality is going to be devastated by this
proposal. The mine will affect the quantity of water available as well
as the quality. We have the most pristine water available to us
naturally filtered by the sand. Removal of this sandstone will
significantly affect our water supply and quality.
Ecologically, this project is a disaster. This is a massive
ecologically sensitive site, Long Swamp, home to a number of species
that do not exist elsewhere. The natural flora is going to be stripped
thereby displacing the species that call this area home.
Soil fill that will fill this giant hole on the landscape will
contaminate what water may be left by leaching its contaminated
contents back to the water.
The mine is situated among rural properties and a religious retreat
centre, destroying the peace and tranquility of this area.
I am supportive of mining in the right circumstances. This is
obviously not the right location.
Please DO NOT approve this mine.

The Surfrider Foundation Australia opposes the the proposal for any sand
mining to take place in Sutton Forest.

The proposed sand mining will affect the waterways and catchments. We
do not want the water environment disturbed in Sutton Forest as the
disturbances created upstream will affect the marine environment in
our oceans.

Additionally, the proposed sand mine could jeopardise waterways that
feed into Sydney's water catchment.

The proposed Sutton Forest sandstone quarry and processing plant would
be the size of about 60 football fields, including an extraction area,
processing and stockpiling area of 64 hectares, just off the Hume
Highway and the potential impact of noise, dust, and lighting would
devastate the natural habitat and the damage on the ecosystem could be
irreversible.

Western Sydney University environmental science lecturer, Ian Wright,
has been testing the local waterways for contamination from mining for
20 years and fears the fragile ecosystem, which feeds into Sydney's
water catchment supplying 5 million people, could be irreparably
damaged.

The quarry will dig about 60 metres below the ground, impacting on
Long Swamp Creek and Sting Ray Swamp. Our concern is that these
waterways will become contaminated, as an environmental impact
statement (EIS) cites a risk of contaminating groundwater and reducing
the water availability for agriculture and domestic use.

There is a lot of intense rainfall in Sutton Forest and any major
human activity that involves clearing of vegetation [and] disturbance
of soil and rock has the opportunity of creating soil erosion and
transporting eroded material into waterways.

The project presents considerable risk for the "fragile system" that
is already under pressure as Sutton Forest is part of the waterways
which are the lifeblood of the local ecosystems and the Sydney
catchment.

The proposed quarry is projected to run for 30 years, extracting at a
rate of 1.15 million tonnes a year and overall, about 28 million
tonnes of sandstone will be dug up. The rock has lain dormant for 225
million years. Leave it alone!

The project will impact on part of Great Western Wildlife Corridor, if
the project goes ahead then sections would be cleared. A section of
the Great Western Wildlife Corridor, the only native vegetated habitat
from the Blue Mountains to Morton National Park, would be cleared and
narrowed to 500 metres in parts; this corridor was established to
facilitate the interaction of endangered animals.

At Sutton Forest, 195 native flora and 26 exotic species have been
identified and include nine threatened species: the powerful owl, gang
gang cockatoo, glossy black cockatoo, scarlet robin, varied sittella,
squirrel glider, eastern bentwing bat, greater broad-nosed bat and
large-eared pied bat. The threatened plants are the Paddy's River
Swamp gum and Dwarf Phyllota.

The proposed quarry would be an environmental disaster as the
catchment carries clean water that flows to our oceans. It's a fragile
and interconnected system. The proposed sand mine carries considerable
risks that would undermine the efforts of environmental organisations
that dedicate hours of volunteering to clean up the mess that these
projects create.

We urge you to oppose the project. Water gives us life and we will
oppose anything that threatens the quality of our water. We all live
downstream.

Sincerely,
Susie Crick

Chair
Director of the Board
President South Coast Branch
Surfrider Foundation Australia

I object to the Sutton Forest Sand 'Quarry' proposal. There are many
reasons why including the size and scale of the mine, the increased
traffic movements, the real lack of benefit for local people as dust
is an immediate problem and water pollution will continue long after
the mine is finished.

However, I particularly wish to object due to lack of consultation.
Our local Wingecarribee Shire Council has requested an extension of
time. For something that will be inconveniencing people for 20 years
and which information about has only been available for a month, this
is surely a reasonable request, unless the Planning Department is
actually trying to stifle debate. The funny thing is, many people want
to look into the EIS properly and make informed submissions. The
Planning Department is preventing this.

So my major objection is that this huge extractive industry is being
foisted on the community with inadequate time for the local people to
assess its impacts and make submissions

I am very strongly apposed to the sand mining proposed for sutton Forrest
area !!! That would interfere alter or destroy any aquifer or put any
land owners at risk of loosing land and water sources for stock and
cropping also native animals habitat that
Is very important to the local area also the stress on the Southern
highland infrastructure and increased truck and traffic
Causing more dust and air pollution basically all the reasons we don't
want a coal or a sand mine here in our beautiful Southern Highlands

1. WE HAVE A VINEYARD ABOUT 6 K EAST OF THE PROPOSED SITE. WE ARE
CONCERNED THAT IT MAY BE DETRIMENTALLY AFFECTED BY DUST AND
CONTAMINATES
BY WESTERLY WINDS WHICH ARE PREVALENT
2. WE HAVE A BORE AND ARE CONCERNED THAT OUR WATER MAY BE CONTAMINATED
OR DESTROYED
3. OUR PEACE MAY BE AFFECTED BY NOISE OF BLASTING.
4. ROAD SAFETY ISSUES CAUSED BY MAJOR INCREASE IN TRAFFIC CAUSED BY
TRUCKS SERVICING DEVELOPMENT
5. ECOLOGICAL CONCERNS AS EXPRESSED BY DR. IAN WRIGHT, HYDROLOGY
EXPERT, SEE RECENT ISSUE OF WaterCareer PUBLICATION
6. UNFAIR BURDEN PLACED ON WINGECARRIBEE SHIRE COUNCIL TO MAINTAIN NEW
ROAD.
7. DEVELOPMENT REFERREDTO AS SAND EXTRACTION BUT IT WILL ALSO BE
RUBBISH TIP WITH ASSOCIATED CONSEQUENCES

This is an ill-considered project with great potential to harm the local
environment, both natural and man-made. The residents of this area are
by and large opposed to it, and have been given only scant information
about the proposal. This will be one of the largest sand mines in
Australia, positioned right in the middle of an area of fairly
pristine natural quality.

Of particular concern is the cursory manner in which its effects on
the local water table have been dismissed (the mine depth of 39 metres
is well below our current water table). The mine will pollute and
damage Long Swamp which plays an important role in cleaning and
filtering as well as supplying water to Sydney's water catchment..
Surely good quality water is of prime importance, especially in
unstable climatic times.

I am also concerned about the clearing of native bushland which
presently forms part of the Great Western Wildlife Corridor. Is our
wildlife suddenly dispensable?
Former decision-makers established this corridor because they thought
it was important to help in the preservation of our native fauna. It
is very short-sighted to now change this.

Other effects on the local community would be a greatly increased
traffic load (heavy trucking on the Hume Highway), & airborne dust and
noise from the operation of the open cut mine.

The Southern Highlands is a beautiful, naturally diverse area, close
to Sydney. This land is too valuable to throw away. It is already
playing an important role, and will increasingly do so in years to
come as Sydney expands.

Yours sincerely,
Lesley Ferrier
(local resident &ratepayer

















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This proposed quarry will.....
1. Double the traffic noise heard from the house.
2. Affect the bore levels, which is my main supply of water during
draught like conditions.
3. Supply a consistent layer of sand on the property. This will be due
to the winds, coming from the direction of the quarry. These winds get
up to an average speed of 45-55kms in peak time.
4. Affect my tank water. The sand that connects on the roof, will
inevitably wash into our drinking water.
5. The properties value will dramatically plummet. Who would want to
buy a country block, right next to an active sand quarry. Especially
with a 50 year lease.
Cheers
Ray

My wife and I moved to Bundanoon to raise our family 24 years ago. We
came because of the peace and quiet, tranquility and natural beauty
and clean air available to us in Bundanoon.

We live 5.5 km as the crow flies directly west of the proposed sand
mine and more wind comes from the west than any other direction

We consider this proposal is completely unacceptable and contrary to
the amenity we are entitled to expect when we made our selection of
residential localities 27 years ago.

The atmospheric pollution alone, created by a sand mine operating 24
hours a day, seven days a week, should finish any consideration given
to the proposal.

The damage and contamination of the water table, within the Sydney
water catchment area, particularly if this area is to be used as a tip
for Sydney rubbish in the future is completely unthinkable.

Has any consideration been given to those individuals who live within
earshot of the functioning of this mine?

I cannot even imagine how much this proposal would disrupt the amenity
of the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy at Penrose Park and the Pauline
Fathers who occupy the site directly adjacent to the proposed mine and
have done for decades.

Please consider this proposal from the perspective of someone who
lives within the area which will be affected if it were to go ahead
and ask yourself if you would like or accept this development in your
own backyard.

Thank you for considering our submission. We sincerely hope
commonsense and reasonable consideration of long-standing local
individuals will prevail.

We respectfully request that you do not allow this proposed
development to continue.

Sincerely yours
John Michelle Kelly

I attended the public meeting on the proposal for a large sand quarry
near Sutton Forest, held on 15 June 2018 at Moss Vale.

I am concerned about the many inadequacies in the EIS for the
proposal, as outlined by several experts at the meeting. I will leave
them to specify the technical flaws in the document. My overall
objection is that the proposed quarry is inconsistent with, and
detrimental to, the character of the Southern Highlands.

It is this character that underpins the Southern Highlands' appeal and
economy, which reflects its peaceful rural aspect, its small villages
and towns, and its striking natural environments. Heavy industrial
development is incompatible with these qualities, and threaten to
degrade them. We do want the Southern Highlands to be despoiled in the
way the Hunter Valley has been by coal mining.

I urge the government to reject the proposal.

Thank you.

I am concerned about the effects that the proposed development will have
on the water tables so critical for local agriculture, and
particularly about the inevitable detrimental effect on the Great
Western Wildlife Corridor - so important for threatened species such
as the Gloss Black Cockatoo.

I wish to lodge an objection to the proposed Sutton Forest Sand Mine.
Whilst the documentation has many shortcomings it is the number of
heavy vehicle transport movements from and to the proposed mine and
the proximity to a major gas pipe-line that is causing me a major
problem.
Heavy vehicles are more often involved in road accidents and this plan
is, in my view, just accidents waiting to happen. Both the northerly
exit and southerly entry have poor vision. This intersection is
currently used by many vehicles both day and night and does not need
to be compromised by more "cowboys" driving heavy vehicles.
I do not think that the existing "U turn" over the Hume Freeway has
been designed to take the number and weight of the heavy vehicles
loaded with sand and towing a "dog" on a 24-hour 365 day per year for
30 years+.
The location of the proposed mine is in a very tranquil and peaceful
part of the Southern Highlands. Popular with visitors from all over
Australia who chose to visit the religious site, The Shrine of Our
Lady of Mercy, Penrose Park.
The location seems not to have been adequately considered in preparing
the documentation in support of this mine.
The proposed blasting area is within close proximity to the Moomba to
Sydney Gas Pipeline which delivers much of the natural gas consumed by
Sydney and surrounding areas. As far as can be calculated from the
maps in the EIS (eg Figure 2.5), the extraction site is within
somewhere between 500 metres and 1500 metres of the Pipeline.
The EIS says nothing at all about the risk, or more especially about
any measures at all to abate the risk, of damage to the stability of
this high pressure Pipeline. The EIS seems just conveniently to
overlook the very existence of the Pipeline, and the associated risks
(perhaps because nothing can be done to guarantee the Pipeline's
integrity from the proposed nearby underground explosions).
Even a miniscule breach of such a high pressure gas pipeline could
have catastrophic consequences for the energy supply to the main urban
area of Australia, let alone the risk of explosion and fire (including
devastating wild fire) in the immediate area of the proposed mine.
I'm not a geologist, but to even a lay person, such traumatic
disturbances of the subterranean strata, as the proposed blasting
entails, closely proximate to the Pipeline, just plainly carries
unacceptable risk to its integrity.

I am concerned that the proposed sand mine at Sutton Forest Quarry will
adversely affect the air and water quality in The Southern Highlands
region. Additionally, noise pollution will infiltrate quiet
residential farms and a significant place of worship. The native flora
and flora will be severely affected . Increased traffic on the Hume
Highway will increase to a dangerous level.

My area of employment is working with the international community and
this is something very dear to my heart. I sense that some of this
community feel they do not have a voice and in particular may not be
speaking out at this time. We as a community should speak out on
behalf of them.

In summary, I oppose this development for the following reasons:
1. The area is a precious place of serenity and relaxation for those
that live there and those that visit, providing much needed
opportunity to re-energise and recuperate from busy lifestyles and
psychological stresses.

2.Religious: The Shrine of Our Lady at Penrose Park should remain as a
sacred place. It is a place of worship, lovingly created by The
Pauline Fathers in 1994 to be a place of pilgrimage and a sanctuary of
peace for all .It is a place of peace and tranquility, a place to
reflect and meditate and to socialize with like minded people. It
attracts thousands of visitors a year . The rights of The Pauline
Fathers and all those that go to worship should be respected. A sand
mines air and noise pollution would completely destroy this and it is
incredulous that any consideration has been given. To put it in simple
terms, the monastery was there first. Respect their rights and
acknowledge the important roll they play in our community.

3. The development area proposed will irrevocably destroy
environmental assets such as clean air, clean bore water, and quiet
and tranquillity. It will remove a wildlife corridor for local birds
and fauna. Importantly, it will interrupt the flight path of the Black
cockatoo.

4. The mining operation will create constant unrelenting noise,
seriously impacting all those living nearby or visiting the area. This
in turn will result in psychological distress (it is well documented
that repetitive unrelenting noise has been shown to negatively impact
on the health of people living nearby)., with the potential to
aggravate or contribute to the development of serious mental health
concerns.

5. Land prices will dramatically plummet, costing local small
landowners severely. Many of whom would have chosen this area because
it is non-industrial. In turn, this will adversely effect council
income.

I say no to sand mining development. To say yes will have such a huge
impact and ignore the environmental concerns, of both humans and
animal and plant life. It would be political suicide. At what expense?

THIS PROJECT LEAVES ME SPEECHLESS!

YOU ARE GOING TO ALLOW A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
BE UTTERLY RUINED WITH POTENTIAL REPERCUSSIONS, WHICH MAY AFFECT MANY
MANY PEOPLE WITHIN AN AREA, WHICH AT THIS TIME, IS ALMOST PRISTINE.

THE AREA IS A THORUGHFARE FOR NATIVE ANIMALS BETWEEN MORETON NATIONAL
PARK AND THE BLUE MOUNTAINS. CONSEQUENTLY THERE IS LIKELY TO BE LOSS
OF NUMEROUS ANIMALS, INCLUDING ENDANGERED SPECIES.

THE LOCAL PROPERTIES; PARTICULARLY THOSE ADJOINING THE MINE SITE WILL
BE GROSSLY AFFECTED: BY NOISE, LIGHTS, BLASTING AND OTHER POLLUTANTS.
I USED TO OWN AN ADJOINING PLACE!

WHY? BECAUSE OF GREED AND STUPIDITY!

GREED, BECAUSE IT WILL BE THE THIRD MINE WITHIN AROUND 5KMS AND COULD
LEAD TO A DRAMATIC PROBLEMS WITH THE SYDNEY WATER CATCHMENT AREA.

WHAT EFFECT WILL A THIRD MINE HAVE ON ALREADY CROWDED ROADS.

DO NOT FORGET, THE MINES AROUND MARULAN HAVE ALREADY OVERLOADED THE
HUME HWY WITH INCREASED TRAFFIC MOVING TO SYDNEY.

IS THE NSW GOVERNMENT PREPARED TO CREATE A THIRD LANE BETWEEN THE
MINES AND SYDNEY? NOT LIKELY!

THE STUPIDITY PART OF THE EQUATION IS THAT, AT THIS TIME, WE, THE
CITIZENS OF NSW DO NOT KNOW WHAT RUBBISH WILL BE DUMPED INTO THE HOLE
ONCE THE EXCAVATION IS FINISHED.

YES, I UNDERSTAND THAT, THAT MAY BE SOME WAY OFF; BUT WHAT IS THE REAL
DRIVING FORCE OF THIS PROJECT?

ISN'T IT RUBBISH DISPOSAL?

WE DO NOT KNOW WHAT AFFECT THE RUBBISH WILL HAVE ON THE SYDNEY WATER
SUPPLY.

BUT UNTIL THEN, WHAT AFFECT THE MINE WITH HAVE ON THE FLOW OF WATER
INTO THE WATER TABLE AND THE SYDNEY WATER BASIN?

WATER IS A RESOURCE WHICH CANNOT AND MUST NOT BE AFFECTED BY ANY
ACTIVITY AND GOVERNMENT DECISION! IF SO, IN THIRTY, FORTY, FIFTY YEARS
FROM NOW, PEOPLE WILL SHAKE THEIR HEADS AT MODERN DAY STUPIDITY

ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THAT THE LOCAL WINGECARRIBEE SHIRE HAS BEEN
EXCLUDED FOR THIS APPLICATION!

WHY? IS IT BECAUSE THEY HAVE A BIGGER INTEREST IN THIS PROJECT THAN
SOME BUREAUCRATS LIVING IN SYDNEY? CONSEQUENTLY THE ACTIVITY DOES NOT
GET THE FOCUS WHICH IT DESERVES.

THE PAULING FATHERS AT THE PENROSE MONASTERY CAME FROM POLAND TO
AUSTRALIA TO GIVE US A SPIRITUALITY WHICH HAD NOT BEEN READILY
AVAILABLE TO AUSTRALIANS. THEIR PILGRIMS HAVE INVESTED MILLIONS OF
DOLLARS IN THEIR PROPERTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL AUSTRALIANS.

DO YOU KNOW THAT SOMETIMES THEY HAVE IN EXCESS OF 6,000 PEOPLE COMING
ON THE SAME DAY, TO THEIR SITE TO CELEBRATE? HOW CAN A NOISY,
POLLUTING, DIRTY SITUATION BE ALLOWED TO BE PUT INTO PLACE, NEXT TO
THEM, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE NSW GOVERNMENT?

PLEASE DO NOT GIVE APPROVAL TO THIS MINE!

SINCERELY.

IAN ROBINSON

WATER
I am concerned that the natural filter for all the water generated in
that specific area (which is considerable and commercial) will be
destroyed and at worst polluted.
NOISE
This site is next door to a place of worship and with the noise
generated including blasting will have a massive impact on this
important tourist destination. Imagine having a spiritual meditation
session being interupted by a blast or series of blasts
BACKFILL
Who is going to monitor the 8 million m3 of VENM/ENM? Self management
in these cases does not work and there could be anything dumped into
this hole with the potential of polluting Sydney's drinking water and
the commercial water extractors in the street. It appears to me that
this 5 year period beyond the 30 year period, will be supplimenting
the continual input of backfill, they even will modify the fines
placement to accommodate this material during the extraction process.
DEVELOPMENT REQUEST
What is the main objective of this Development request, the extraction
of sand or the dumping of backfill? This has the potential to become a
major disaster by polluting the water.
YOUR RESPONSE
I am taking the time to ask specific questions I will not accept a
generic response, I would request all my questions be answered fully
and as I am not a scientist in a language that can be understood.
Thank you.

I would refer to the proposed Sutton Forest sand quarry which I am
totally opposed too.
My major concern is employment and the local losses should it be
allowed to go ahead.
Our family has run a bulk water business for over 25 years supplying
water to the bottle water industy and we have a water bottling plant
on site.
Firstly ten members of our family would be out of work.
The water bottling plant employes seven addtional outsiders now and
the figure will double in the next five years as a second shift is
required.
There are an other four suppliers of bulk water on Hanging Rock Road
that require at least two people to operate, that is a total of thirty
two locals that would be out of work. Not to mention the truck drivers
that are all locals.
There are dozens of people living on Hanging Rock Road and I am told
that there is not one on the dole.
We are a non intrusive self supporting, clean, local industry, now in
dangerr of being wiped out forever, to be replaced by this preposed
monstrosity, that would be operated by large earth moving contractors
who have their own highly trained staff. There is little or no local
employment opportunity.
We loose million dollars worth of stainless steel water processing
machinery and equipment that was custom built and would have no resale
value.
If we allow this preposal to go ahead it will become what is called
the thin edge of the wedge. Then how can we reject the flow of like
preposals that will follow as we have allowed a precident to be set.
We would lose our life style with its unique values that only our
highlands have.
To support this preposal would be wrong wrong wrong and I strongly
believe that it will have a huge effect on our local flora and fauna
and it will lead to the polution of our very unique water aquifer
forever.