I am writing this submission to voice my objection to the approve of the
proposed sand mine.

My concerns with this development are as follows.

I have not been able to ascertain whether there has been any
investigation or thought given to the affect on the sand dune where
this mine is going to be situated. I have attached a document, with
photos, showing the sand dune from the aspect of Marsh Road and are
wondering what effect this mine will have on this dune?
It is unclear whether the dune will remain as it is or if it will be
significantly altered in any way. This dune is at the rear of our
property and as such is a worry for me. Will the vegetation be cleared
on the Marsh Road side of the dune? If so what effect will this have
on the stability of the dune? If the dune is to be reduced then what
is the expected water run off from this site as Marsh Road is very low
lying and as such has problems with drainage even in slight wet
weather events?

I also have a worry that the proposed sand mine will adversly affect
the small school of Bobs Farm. W|ith 180 trucks per day trundelling
down the driveway from the mine to within 100metres of the school is
definitely cause for concern. I have a grandson who is 2 so when the
mine is operational in say 3 years he will just be starting
Kindegarten. With this adverse development within close proximity
there is a likelihood that this school will close thereby excluding my
grandson from being able to go to his nearest school which is within
walking distance and having to travel to Anna Bay either by bus or
private vehicle. Every child has to right to attend their local
school.


Traffic on Marsh Road will obviously increase around the area where
the school is located and as this is our nearest exit onto Nelson Bay
Road will have an affect on our safety. We will have to contend with
approximately 180 B double trucks and assorted other vehicle coming
and going from the site every day. With Marsh Road being a 3 tonne
limited road and also there being a 40k speed restriction during
school hours in this area there is every likelyhood that there will be
an increase to the risk of accidents.

I am an adjoining LandHolder with 2 boundaries to the proposed sand mine.
Ammoss Resource Management has not consulted with me and hence has not
addressed the Council Approved a 20 Cabin Eco-Retreat and Miniature
Animal Farm that this mine will adversely impact on, as well as the
existing Shark and Ray Tourist Centre.

To Whom it may concern

Please see attached submission against the sand mine at Bobs Farm.

Kind Regards
Kerrie Cullimore
[email protected]
0416136729

see word document attached