I am objecting to this project because I do not believe that rural agricultural land should be the home for industrial renewable energy zones. Solar infrastructure has too many negative side effects on both the health of people, environment, animals and landscapes. These should be built closer to the cities and not in rural/regional communities.
Stop destroying our rural landscapes, communities and our environment with these unreliable and intermittent projects.

This proposed Solar Factory should NOT be approved.
* It is proposed in a location with a rich history of Grazing and Agriculture in a Prime Rural location. Current Farmers and Rural Lifestyle Residents neighbouring the proposed development continue to undertake Grazing and Agricultural activities. This proposal has already significantly impacted their property values. This uncertainty has jeopardised future property improvements and reduced equity for any wishing to sell. If the Project is approved this impact would be worse.
*The proposed Gundary Solar Factory creates potential for increased Fire hazard from the site, especially if large lithium storage batteries explode or fire engulfs the enormous site. This increases risk of many nearby residents being trapped if the fire was during a bad fire risk day.
*Such a large scale project, together with other nearby proposals close to the major Regional City of Goulburn seems out of place in a vibrant Rural Community and is creating a lot of anxiety and stress.
*I understand this proposal, if approved, would conflict significantly with the adjoining area earmarked for future growth adjacent to the city
* The area relies heavily on Tourism and the visual impact of hundreds of thousands of solar panels, inverters and battery storage facilities would adversely impact the scenic qualities which tourists, and locals currently enjoy.
*There is concern that the proposed development will adversely imactl ocal vegetation and wildlife and their habitat on this site and flow on effect on adjoining properties, including massive expected dust and noise during construction.
* Locals are also concerned about further damage to local roads and dangers with inreased vehicle activity during construction phase
*There appears to be no Guarantees for financial commitment from developers for end of site use decommissioning and site rehabilitation.
I strongly object to this proposal

I object to this project.
This solar farm project will destroy a small rural community. The toxic run-off from such infrastructure associated with solar factory farms will be damaging to nearby properties and wildlife.
These projects bring with them too many detrimental and dangerous issues pertaining to the environment, visual amenities, health to livestock and wildlife, and health and safety to neighbouring properties.

See attached support with provisos.

This infrastructure is too dangerous to the neighbouring properties and communities. BESS and solar panel factories are a significant fire risk. I object to this project.

I would like to begin by acknowledging the farmers of the land within our great nation of Australia today. I pay my respects to Australia’s past, present and future farmers who have and will continue to battle setbacks such as renewable energy destruction, drought, floods, vermin plagues, diseases, and government policy, all so they can provide Australia with food and fibre. I acknowledge that these setbacks come at a high price of mental health, and many have taken their lives as a result due to such pressures. I extend this respect and am thankful for the sacrifices those within the agricultural industry make in order to provide Australia with the essentials; I acknowledge the agricultural industry as the backbone of our nation
We need to unite and fight these developers and the Australian government for forcing this upon us.

Noting the Livestock Producer Assurance accreditation application, they recognise and acknowledge that agricultural land WILL BE POISONED by batteries and solar panels. Given this significant fact, these projects should NOT go ahead as they compromise our food security and environmental safety.

I object to the Gundary Solar Farm. See attached submission below