I am writing this submission against the proposed quarry to be situated near my home in Royalla.
I am extremely concerned about the impact such a quarry will have on the natural environment which is home to many species of birds that are both endangered and important to the biodiversity in the area. I am an avid bird watcher and gardener and enjoy the many species of birds such as scarlet robins, flame robins and the regent honeyeaters that visit my garden and whose breeding areas are within the proposed quarry site.
My mental health and wellbeing since being retired has always been positively influenced to time in my garden watching birds and spending many hours outside. I am extremely worried and stressed about the quarry and how it will impact my garden and the birds that visit it. I don't want to be breathing in the dust that will be created by such a quarry and hearing and feeling the blasts that will be occurring on a daily basis. My anxiety levels have increased since learning about the proposed quarry and reading about the flora and fauna that will be affected by the devastating destruction of the environment of the Enchanted hill.
I cannot understand why such an important environmental area is even being considered for the site of the quarry.
I have been a resident of Royalla for twenty years and have put years of work into my property to support the natural environment which is endemic to this area. Another quarry is the last thing we need and its impact will not only be devastating to the environment but the health and well being of myself and my family.
Wendy Noad.

I'm one of Canberra prominent mountain climbers, resident of South Canberra, I've climbed all over Australia in and around mining sites and seen first hand the impacted mining and rock blasting has, I've seen the Pilbara blasted the Trakine mine, mine trucks everywhere the roads are full of heavy haulage vehicles but the difference is it not near a large metropolitan hub and l do not wish this within our community the health and environmental impact that will effect generations not to mention the environment significant to the woodland grasslands home to a variety of native wildlife and indigenous culture sites, I also grow up in and around quarry and aggregates with my family owning a company when I was a child and understand the businesses position on expansion but we do have a number of quarries already in the area.


Health:
I'm significantly concerned about the respirable crystalline silica particles, causes multiple diseases, including silicosis, is incurable lung disease that leads to disability and death Respirable crystalline silica also causes lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and kidney disease, and is on the same seriousness as asbestos, being a parent to children who attend a school within the 5km zone I don't find this acceptable look at cases around the world at places exposure to deadly particle exposure like Mr Fluffy for asbestos exposure and buy backs, it's like in Wittenoon WA, no access due to the exposure to blue asbestos and closed to public, how is Silica an acceptable exposure? As it's seen as the new asbestos.


Environmental significants:
the proposed sight sits close to a sacred indigenous site near theodore - Indigenous grinding groves the area has culture significant for the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people. We also have a number of endangered plants and animal life critically endangered box-gum grassy woodlands there are less than 10% left in the world on enchanted hill the site is also home to the critically endangered pink-tailed legless lizard, Swift parrot, Purple Pea in the proposed area also many invertebrates black rock scorpions and trapdoor spiders that all play a role in our eco system.


Enchanted hill NSW is part of the canberra hiking, mount climbing community, people climb Enchanted hill there many pages online showing this. As a climber we call it peak bragging I myself have climbed Enchanted hill I personally used it as a training mountain for my record breaking mountain climbs, l don't want to see it's destroyed and the effects on the environment and loss of green space.


Thank you for your time

Submission objecting to the project attached.

I object to this project on the grounds of
- operating a industrial scale mining operation in a quiet residential area
- dust and noise that will affect the nearby residences, particularly with silica dust exposure now being linked to early deaths
- increased traffic on an already overburdened highway
- local roads not being suitable for the number of heavy truck movements proposed
- sheer damage to the local flora and fauna by clearing a site of this size
- the existing quarries in the area not being utilised to their full potential

My husband and I bought property out near Royalla about 3 years ago, because my health was being negatively affected by living in Canberra with the associated toxins there.
The mine will create a huge amount of silica dust, which is a known irritant for me. We know from many years of research how many seemingly harmless toxins have been discovered to affect people's health when it is too late. We bought a property to live off-grid (I react badly to chlorine, etc in town water) and to avoid chemicals. Many others will also be affected by this dust, as well as thousands of animals and plants. In an area that already has 3 underutilised quarries, it is senseless to add another one purely for the economical gain for two families. Surely the bigger impact on our already declining environment from mining, the extra pollution from 500 daily quarry trucks and the addition of pollutants in the air and into the riverine systems should be more important than the economical gain of a few?
Leave those of us who have chosen to live a healthier life, as well as the local flora and fauna, alone to improve our local environment and not destroy it.

I object to the proposed Monaro quarry project because of the significant risks it poses to my family, our property, and the wider community. My primary concern is the release of silica dust and other fine particles, which can contaminate our drinking water and be inhaled by my family, creating serious long-term health risks.

I am also deeply concerned about the additional heavy vehicle traffic on Old Cooma Road, which is already struggling to cope with current demand. Increased truck movements would heighten the risk of accidents, create noise and vibration, and further damage the road network.

Further, there are unanswered questions about compensation for future damage to dwellings caused by quarry blasting, and the likely decline in local house prices if this quarry proceeds. These potential impacts threaten both the value and liveability of our home.

Before any approval is considered, I ask whether a public hearing will be held so that local residents can properly raise these concerns and have them addressed on the record.

As a nearby resident I am significantly concerned about the increase in large vehicle traffic and the spread of silica dust and the potential negative effects on the health of the nearby residents.

As you know the Federal and state governments have banned the use,supply and manufacture of engineered stone due to risks of silicosis. This was effective as of 1 July 2024. I now hear that silicon dust,the same dust banned because of heath dangers will now be intentionally spead over close surrounding suburbs of the newly proposed Monaro Rock PTY in Royalla NSW. If this is allowed to happen by the NSW State government under the watch of the Australian Federal Government. This I believe this will be a crime under the current laws in relation to silica dust. If this does get the rubber stamp I believe money will buy. Be prepared for multiple class action lawsuit from many law abiding Australian citizens that will be place intentionally in harms way. Good luck paying the vast amount of money that will take from you in the future. This to me sounds like another James Hardy Asbestos fiasco in the making. Governments are here to protect our children from harm at all costs. Kind regards Colette Greenhalgh.

I do not believe a project of this scale being so close to residential properties, and with possible health implications due to silica dust should be permitted to proceed.
My property is within the 5km radius from the proposed development.