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I am making a submission on behalf of my wife and I regarding the Dubbo Project modification and oppose the extended construction hours (24 hours per day/7 days per week) on the grounds of noise pollution. Inside our house we can hear machinery operating now as site preparation has commenced. While the noise is not obtrusive at this stage, it is an unknown what the noise (and dust etc) levels may be for actual construction and if the noise is excessive over 24 hours every day, it will certainly ruin any semblance of sanity with sleep interrupted constantly. We often have our house windows open (even heading into winter) so constant extreme noise is not welcome. Hopefully the noise for any of the construction (and later operation) will not be excessive, however we believe that it should be kept to normal working hours, NOT 24 hours/day with no break. Being in a rural area, we are aware that there will be some noise (stock, tractors etc), but those noises do not occur continuously and are not unduly noisy.

I am neighbours with the mines. I object to the new clause that they have submitted to run 24 hour 7 days a week, unless I can be guaranteed that no noise will affect my property. I don’t want them in the next paddock to my abode. If I can be guaranteed that they won’t be right next to my property/paddock and the noise is located further away then that’s fine. Also I don’t want any fumes or spray drifted to my property as well.
I look forward to a reply.

I support the project, as it provides long term employment opportunities for the region, as well as the potential flow on industries.