I appose the Martins Creek quarry expansion.
1. NOISE POLLUTION- Truck movements now start at 5.30am at my section of Paterson Rd Bolwarra. With some trucks, a banging noise sounds where the road surfaces change, this noise is troublesome.
The truck noises continue all day with the noticeable increase of traffic.
2. INCREASED VOLUME WITH PROPOSED EXPANSION OF QUARRY- Reports indicate that the production volume is to be 1.5.million tonnes. This volume exceeds some coal mines in the Hunter Valley. The coal mines use rail. (Large movements of coal transport through Maitland ceased a long time ago)
Already noticeable damage to our roads exists- increased volume in traffic would compound this problem resulting in a further financial burden to our local council.TT

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I appose the Martins Creek quarry expansion.
1. NOISE POLLUTION- Truck movements now start at 5.30am at my section of Paterson Rd Bolwarra. With some trucks, a banging noise sounds where the road surfaces change, this noise is troublesome.
The truck noises continue all day with the noticeable increase of traffic.
2. INCREASED VOLUME WITH PROPOSED EXPANSION OF QUARRY- Reports indicate that the production volume is to be 1.5.million tonnes. This volume exceeds some coal mines in the Hunter Valley. The coal mines use rail. (Large movements of coal transport through Maitland ceased a long time ago)
Already noticeable damage to our roads exists- increased volume in traffic would compound this problem resulting in a further financial burden to our local council.TT

I am a resident of Port Stephens local government area. I strongly object to the proposed development.

The EIS as it is presented;

- fails to address the condition and suitability of Port Stephens local government roads to carry the proposed 40 loaded trucks per hour

- fails to address the impact to amenity of Port Stephens, Dungog Shire and Maitland shire residents who are already being impacted by Daracon's alleged unlawful extraction

- currently incorporates un authorized rates of extraction and haulage impacts within the background environmental data

I visit Paterson and it's surrounds to take in and enjoy the amenity of the local area with my family. Authorizing 430 truck movements per day and 80 truck movements per hour will have a catastrophic impact in regards to visitation, natural beauty and the pleasantness of attending the area. Say for example John Tucker Park in Paterson, who would want to visit a park when it is delineated and impacted upon by a convoy of quarry trucks?!

I request the Department of Planning require any new approval to be by rail this will preserve jobs and maintain use of the rock without impacting the effected communities in the area. I understand there are multiple rail off loading points within Sydney where this material could be used. A quarry expansion of this size and resource should surely under pin the investment of rail off takes and rolling stock.

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