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

I am a resident of Gordon, ACT. I am writing to formally object to the proposed quarry, asphalt plant, and concrete recycling facility in Royalla.

This development poses serious risks to the health, safety, and environment of residents across Tuggeranong and surrounding regions. The public submission period is unreasonably short, and there has been little opportunity for genuine community input.

MY OBJECTIONS:

AIR QUALITY & HEALTH RISKS
This project will release ultrafine dust, silica particles, and other known carcinogens. Tuggeranong already faces elevated asthma and respiratory illness rates from winter woodfire smoke and bushfire seasons. Adding quarry emissions will worsen community health, especially for children, the elderly, and vulnerable groups.

WATER SECURITY & GROUNDWATER
Runoff and groundwater disruption from the quarry risk long-term contamination of Canberra’s drinking water catchment. With declining rainfall, lower soil moisture, and increased drought stress, we cannot afford this additional pressure on water security.

TRAFFIC & ROAD SAFETY
The Monaro Highway is already unsafe and congested. Adding high-volume quarry trucks will increase accidents, road wear, and travel delays for residents who rely on this arterial route daily.

ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE & BUSHFIRE RISKS
Clearing bushland and operating heavy industrial machinery will threaten wildlife habitats and increase ignition risks in an already fire-prone area. The ecosystem disruption will be long-lasting and irreversible.

LIMITED COMMUNITY BENEFIT
The proposed 30 jobs and access to additional rock do not justify the massive health, safety, and environmental costs. The primary financial benefit goes to the quarry operators, not to our community.

PROXIMITY TO HOMES & SCHOOLS
The site is less than 6km from Conder, Banks, and Gordon, and under 3km from Theodore. This project directly threatens families, schools, and aged care facilities in the region.

CALL TO ACTION
I request an independent review of the project’s health, safety, and environmental impacts.
I request an extension to the public submission period to allow proper consultation.

This decision will affect the health, safety, and environment of our community for decades to come.

When will it stop? How can you even imagine this is a good idea? The people who have spent their life's earnings on purchasing property in the area and surrounds suddenly have the government telling them "oh we'll just put this massive hole in the ground and start covering you with noise, pollution, silicone. It's OK we're here to help".
What a joke! How would any of the individuals involved in this decision feel if it happened to them?

I am completely opposed to the quarry going ahead myself and my young family live in the area that will be affected by the dangerous silica dust levels which could and most certainly have an affect on the health of our family and also of that of our community. Also the amount of heavy vehicles that will be added to the narrow roads around our area will make it a lot more unsafe for everyone around us.
The quarry is also going to decrease the property value of our entire community which is 100% unfair and uncalled for especially when there is already a few quarries in the region that aren’t being used to their full capacity so why start another one unnecessarily?

Truck Movements: Monaro Rock proposes to construct a dedicated intersection with the Monaro Highway to allow 200 fully loaded truck movements per day heading north. These fully loaded trucks would cross an existing overtaking lane (see page 7 of the EIS).

Potential Traffic Impact: I am concerned that, if the intersection is not approved by the ACT Government or quarry drivers cannot get across the overtaking lane, drivers may instead turn left and onto Old Cooma Road, potentially directing quarry truck traffic through Jerrabomberra, via Edwin Land Parkway, in order to rejoin the Monaro Highway at Lanyon Drive. These truck movements would add to the already unacceptable movement of quarry trucks through the suburban area of Jerrabomberra emanating from the Holcim operated Cooma Road quarry. This situation will continue unless and until the QPRC, in conjunction with the State and Federal Governments, constructs Dunns Creek Road. Construction of this road has already been subject to unacceptable delays due principally to the incompetence of QPRC.