I moved to Royalla to start a family in a clean environment surrounded by nature. We have endagered flora and fauna in the area that will affected. The silica dust is so incredibly dangerous to health. During online meetings of the proposal a geographical map was produced of proposed dust partical spread. It completely negated the fact Royalla, being a valley, is a wind tunnel; therefore, the dust reach is far beyond what is stated.

I am already afraid of trucks on the monaro highway there are already an excessive number of accidents on the turn offs. An additional truck every ~2½ minutes is adding to that risk. The highway is also often riddled with pot holes, the extra wear and tear would fall onto the ACT Government as it'son their land, have they been consulted?

People in the area have paid a lot of money to move to Royalla to live the lifestyle we do. Will we be compensated for the devaluation of our homes? Will Monaro Rock adequately compensate building damage from blasts? Will they pay for our rainwater filters that we will need to install and replace because of the silica dust?

The quarry is also incredibly close to Googong, yet many households are completely unaware of the proposal. How will this be rectified prior to any decision?

I don't want to leave Royalla - I have built a life and family here. This is the house I was planning on living in for decades. The danger to my families health may very well force us to leave. There are areas in NSW that aren't as populated residentially. Why plonk it in the middle of our town endanger lives?

In 2016 we moved from Sydney to Royalla so that we could enjoy a tranquil lifestyle in this beautiful rural area with great views and clean air. The proposal for this quarry presents several problems which will disrupt this way of life.

Access to the Monaro Highway from Royalla allows us an easy drive to the Calwell shopping centre and Club, Tuggeranong Town Centre, and a relatively quick drive to Canberra Hospital. As we are elderly, these are important considerations. The number of trucks proposed on the Monaro Highway will surely disrupt the smooth flow of traffic on this very busy road with a speed limit of 100.

The quarrying process will produce dust (possibly silica?), and as Royalla is a very high wind area, I am concerned that this dust will be spread far and wide, causing well documented health problems for the residents, especially for elderly and young ones. I am not satisfied that the company has provided a good enough explanation of how they will handle this dust. Watering down is the usual method I believe but what happens when the area has one of its frequent drought periods?

Finally, we are apprehensive that the building of this quarry will impact on the value of our property.

I am concerned about the impact that this quarry will have on the rural residents and also the residents in nearby Canberra suburbs. My concern is about the dust in the air, the settlement of dirt and grit on our roof that will then end up in our drinking water. I am concerned about the noise, the impact on the Monaro Highway and high level of heavy trucks travelling along an already busy highway that has a history of bad accidents especially in the snow season. The impact on the environment is a great concern to me as well. My husband and I worked hard and saved to move out to this peaceful rural residential area to enjoy the peace and quiet over 21 years ago. We are now concerned as we head into retirement about the decrease in property values and the impact that the quarry will have on our health as we age. I have heard arguments that the dust in the air can be controlled by water irrigation. My question is - what happens when the winds come up in the night like we have experienced this week with trees down and no irrigation plant working. The strength of nature can not be controlled by words of promises of watering down the dust. There is critically endangered box gum grassy woodlands there the quarry and manufacturing plant will sit. I do not understand how this can be destroyed by a quarry. I am very worried about the smell from the asphalt plant. One only has to drive past a road being asphalted to realise how bad a smell this is. Residents wont be able to open their windows for fresh air without getting that bad strong smell coming in. What will that do to people's lungs. It is just a horrible and terrifying thought and when does the health of human beings take priority when making this decision.

I strongly object to the Monaro Rock Quarry proposal.

I object to the project as per attached letter

In my original submission I stated:
"- There has been communication with me as a resident about this proposal, either from the State, Local Council or the Developer. "
This was a typographical error on my part. It should read as:
"- There has been zero communication with me as a resident about this proposal, either from the State, Local Council or the Developer. "

I have lived in Royalla now for the past 3 years with my parents, husband and daughter who is about to turn 4. We are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful rural area with convenient access to nearby Calwell shops.

We are downwind from the prevailing winds (Northwesterly) which are very strong at times and the quarry will possibly put my daughter, my elderly parents and our own health at risk from silica dust pollution which the Quarry admits will go into the air.

The Monaro is already a busy highway and the addition of the Quarry, which will allow up to 25 heavy trucks per hour (one every approximately two minutes ) on the Monaro, will impact travel times to Calwell shops and her pre-school significantly.

The presence of this quarry would impact the value of our parent's investment , be an eyesore in this beautiful area, and increase travel time and safety to our daily activities.

The quarry will mainly service Canberra demand, and I suggest the quarry be located in the ACT not NSW.

Refer attached