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ROOTY HILL , New South Wales
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This project as far as I know, will emit fumes right across Western Sydney, which will then affect the healthy condition of environment as well as the health of residence. I believe, it will also cause pollutant in the air.
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ROOTY HILL , New South Wales
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I Object.
bruce mackay
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ROOTY HILL , New South Wales
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I strongly oppose the project. Such a facility - for health reasons - must not be built within 150kms of Sydney nor any Australian population center.
I am dismayed that the Current Government is again considering this type of project at the planned location. And it is unacceptable that any Government of NSW push through any legislation or project approval without clear just and open process. It is also unacceptable that on the current government has passed laws and is considering passing laws which take away the sanctity of life. That is government has the duty to protect life now in the case of this project. Thank you for the opportunity to submit.
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ST CLAIR , New South Wales
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This project must not be allowed to go ahead! Burning trash for power and pumping more pollutants into the atmosphere is the complete opposite of the approach we should be taking. As a resident of St Clair I am firmly against this proposal, it's bad enough we will have to put up with noise and air pollution from the airport
Carol Newell
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ROOTY HILL , New South Wales
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My Grandson has asthma attacks and so do many people in this area. Please reject this project and ask Cleanaway to move it to somewhere outside of our high density area. Thank you.
Paz Estevez
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ERSKINE PARK , New South Wales
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Strong opposition to "Western Sydney Energy and Resource Recovery Centre" (WSERRC) Environmental dangerous Impact in Plant Incinerator of
Easter Creek

In reference to community engagement, I disagree with WSERRC still planning to proceed with the project.
This huge plant of waste Incinerator will be running 24/7 for a contract of 35+ years (12,775 days). It will produce a dangerous environmental impact, creating thousands of tonnes of toxic "fly ash" per year and releasing dangerous air pollutants such as dioxins, furans, and
ultra-fine particulates. Many of these poisons are carried in the wind impacting communities and ecosystems long distance from the point of origin. 
In the following link  "If the proposal is approved, additional investment and up to a further 200 construction jobs and 50 established". Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) have not included other vital aspect of the project :
a)Organic waste (FOGO) processing facility
b)pre-sorting facility
c) ash treatment facility
 Where and how are those processes done?
Are those projects monitoring the safety and wellbeing of the community?

Cleanaway & Macquarie capital are private large companies running for profit. I highly recommend to view the link  "change.org https://www.change.org/p/the-department-of-planning-and-environment-say-no-to-the-worlds-biggest-incinerator-at-eastern-creek-western-sydney-nsw"
I'm a resident from Erskine Park (population 6436 resident 2016 census).
 I have medical conditions including; Fibrosis and atelectasis subplurally in my lungs, which affects my breathing, producing respiratory difficulties.
The Cleanaway's project (The Wester Sydney Energy and Resource Recovery Centre 25896) newsletter was delivered to my door. The information provided in the newsletter is an issue of great concern; as the project presents a harm to the community over a long-
term.
A research that I conducted presented multiple findings and concerns from members of community:
1) The new technology are basic incineration variants, which increase pollution to a higher level of contamination with the emission of residues such as ash, contains heavy metal and toxic compounds like dioxins, acid gases, nitrogen oxide, heavy metal, particulates will be toxic for generations to come.
2)The innovative waste to energy technology produce severe harms health:
 A) Particles are small enough to enter our lungs, increasing respiratory symptoms, decreased lung function, aggravated asthma, development of chronic bronchitis, irregular heartbeat, nonfatal heart attacks, and premature death in people with heart disease.
 B) Carbon Monoxide causes chest pain, cardiovascular effects, vision problems, reduced ability to work or learn, decreases manual dexterity, difficulty performing complex tasks, and respiratory problems.
 C) Nitrogen Dioxide - health impacts in irritation of eyes, nose, throat and lungs, nausea, shortness of breath, reduced oxygenation of body tissues, and a build-up of fluid in the lungs.
3) Project extremely near to community,  for instance  11 schools near the Easter Creek site (Erskine Park High School, James Erskine Public School, Clairgate Public School, Minchinbury Public school, Kids Early Minchinbury, Easter Creek Public School, Minchinbury Early Centre,
St Agnes Catholic High School, Colyton Public School, Secret Heart Primary School, and Cath/West Loyola College as per link. https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/communities-oppose-waste-energy-incinerators-proposal.
There is less than 3 km from Little Graces Child Care Centre (at Unit 2, Southbridge Plaza 2 Southbridge St Eastern Creek NSW 2766).
4) Greater volume of oversized vehicle trucks arriving to empty rubbish
5) Noise emission and increased levels of vibration from all equipment and activities generated non-stop for the next 35+ years.
Conclusion
*Incinerators may decrease the volume of solid waste, but do not dispose of the toxic substances contained in the waste. They are the largest source of dioxins, which is one of the most toxic chemicals known to human beings.  
*I am concerned for the wellbeing of the community and my family that is living in this area, such as a daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with a history of asthma. I certainly do not want an incinerator in my backyard. 
*WSERRC project is to convert non-recyclable waste into electricity. This massive plant is allocated extremely close to homes, schools, and business. Erskine Park, Horsley Park, Minchinbury, industrial area opposite the side part of St Clair and Part of Wetherill Park's
residents can no longer safely live or work in these areas due to impacts associated with the proposal.  The social environment is irrevocably damaged.
*The ending process of transforming organic waste materials into energy is more climate polluting than other energy sources such as: oil, gas and coal.
*The emissions of pollutants are a serious threat to local communities, which is extremely dangerous and irreversible damage to the community.
Recommendations.
*Go Zero waste https://zerowasteaustralia.org/zero-waste-solutions/  and https://zerowasteaustralia.org/incineration/incineration-and-air-toxics/
*To create a plant and recycling centre (s) outside of urban zones, rather than Western Sydney which is recipient of the highest population growth.
*Transfer waste products via railway to uninhabited areas.
*The below link I highly recommend "Alternative waste technology" ( View point No.10 Other consideration of importance is point 13 Public rights and International treaties also 14 Conclusions and 15 Recommendations).    
https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/media/110343/kc8-the-health-effects-of-waste-incinerators-4th-report-of-the-british-society-for-ecological-medicine-second-edition-june- 2008.pdf
*Strategies for reducing unnecessary and complex recycling packaging. Make it conscience that everyone has a social obligation to assist in waste reduction as manufacturers, supermarket chains, retailers and the hospitality industry.
*There are many unnecessary single use plastic packaging such as fruit and vegetable packaging that could be made of composite materials.
*Education (visual examples by Media/advertisements on TV or/and the internet of public recycling.
Motivate to already successful recycling industries in Australia.   
*To create sources of wind and ocean water energies. 
I appeal to Blacktown's Council, Cleanaway Company, Macquarie Capital to stop this project.
Sincerely
Paz Estevez
Douglas Selwood
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HORSLEY PARK , New South Wales
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As a similar project to this one was previously denied approval, regardless of reduced volumes, there is no plausible reason to now grant that approval in that location . The same principles for denial apply now for this project as they did for the previous application. Burning of waste in residential areas was outlawed in the 70s and I find it a serious health risk to be burning huge amounts of waste in the middle of western Sydney, home to majority of Sydney residents.
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HORSLEY PARK , New South Wales
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This project should not be built on our back door it harms our health and well-being, our childrens future, harms our property valuation. Do not allow this incinerator to be built...
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ROOTY HILL , New South Wales
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My main reason for objecting to the planned development of an incinerator at Eastern Creek by Cleanaway is because in our family we have people with lung cancer and tuberculosis. Given our conditions, having an incinerator so close to us would lead to significant deterioration in air quality and would be extremely detrimental to our health and long term well being.
Tanya Sarmast
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ROOTY HILL , New South Wales
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Western Sydney is not your playground to throw rubbish here. Go and put this in the SHIRE and stop treating western Sydney as your incinerator.

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