By way of introduction I have been a Kurnell resident for the last fifteen years. Currently seventy two years or age, retired with significant health issues. Enjoy my many children and grand kids some of which reside in Kurnell.
I have multiple objections to this proposal and one objection relating to this and various other large projects proposed for the Kurnell Peninsular.
Firstly this proposal in only a cost saving exercise for Ampol, there legal and ethical responsibility is is to remove all asbestos / toxins from the sight. Keeping and capping asbestos / toxins on site causes an ongoing environmental risk and potential health hazard. Refer (Mod7 report (sec4 page 60) and fig 5-7 page 111).

Secondly should these changes be approved there is no external audit or monitoring requirements to ensure ongoing maintenance is timely and appropriate . This also blocks any future ability to rezone any part of the site. Refer (App G page 8, section 3 page 53, Fig B-2 page 240).
Community losses cleanup rights,an ongoing concern total removal puts an end to the problem, instead of a cheap band aid approach. Refer (PPTX: sec 3 page 53 no end)

As a Kurnell resident I believe that consideration not of the Peninsulars existing infrastructure but ongoing requirements should be taken into account, given the number of significant changes in the pipeline, Mod 7, Bess, industrial hub, four thousand new dwellings and upgrades to the nation park creating addition tourist movement. All these changes should necessitate a pre requisits that the one road into and out of the area be upgraded to two lanes in and out . Funding by the major players in these developments.

My name is Stephen Lansley

Submission: Objection to Modification 7 – Development at Kurnell
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to formally object to Modification 7 (Mod 7) concerning proposed changes to the development at Kurnell. This modification significantly deviates from the original project approval and presents serious environmental, health, and community risks.
Mod 7 proposes increased industrial activity, higher traffic volumes, and infrastructure changes that threaten the already fragile coastal and dune ecosystems of the Kurnell Peninsula—an area of environmental significance, home to protected and endangered species. Any further development must prioritise ecological preservation and public health over industrial expansion.
Of urgent concern is the presence of toxic waste and asbestos on-site. All hazardous materials must be identified, safely removed, and disposed of before any further works are approved. Failure to do so risks the health of workers, local residents, and surrounding ecosystems. If ignored, this will become a legacy issue for future generations. Toxic substances will inevitably leach into surrounding soils, groundwater, and waterways, polluting Botany Bay and the ocean with long-lasting consequences.
The increased heavy vehicle traffic will worsen noise, air pollution, and safety concerns on local roads. The cumulative impact of ongoing industrial development has not been adequately assessed in this modification.
Most importantly, safety and environmental protection must come before Ampol’s profits. Our community’s health and the natural environment are not expendable.
Finally, there has been insufficient community consultation. Residents were not properly informed or given fair opportunity to comment.
I strongly urge the Department to reject Mod 7 until full site remediation, independent environmental and health assessments, and genuine community consultation are completed.
Sincerely,
John Caulfield
Kurnell, NSW 2231
21.07.2025

I am reaching out to formally express my objection regarding Mod 7 application by Ampol in Kurnell. I believe it is important to address this matter as it significantly impacts Kurnell. Kurnell is a small community, mainly surrounded by water. It has also major mangrove areas which support numerous bird, fish and native plants which are supported by these mangroves. My main concern with this proposal is Kurnell has one road in and one road out. I have lived in Kurnell for 40+ years. I have raised my family of 3 children and now take care of my 5 grandchildren on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and thursdays as well as weekends. This proposal next to Towra Point Nature Reserve with its botanically diverse nature, with almost 300 vascular plant species identified within the Ramsar site. The vegetation is also regionally significant, as the reserve contains approximately 40% of the remaining mangrove communities and 60% of the remaining saltmarsh communities in Sydney. To allow this Mod 7 proposal is totally unacceptable. Ampol should be made to clean up the entire site not leave this debris including asbestos and other chemical posions on the site. In recent years we had major rain fall and the site was not managed properly causing overflow of ampol site allowing chemical spills throughout the community and botany bay. This caused devasting damage to the area.

To allow Ampol to just hide this waste underground on site then use the site for heavy industry is diabolical.

This proposal next to Towra Point Nature Reserve with its botanically diverse nature, with almost 300 vascular plant species identified within the Ramsar site. The vegetation is also regionally significant, as the reserve contains approximately 40% of the remaining mangrove communities and 60% of the remaining saltmarsh communities in Sydney.

Please do not allow this to happen.
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My main concerns are as follows: Kurnell has one road in and one road out, if a fire was to happen it would have a catastrophic effect on the area and the community that lives here.
I genuinely believe that allowing this proposal would be a devastating decision and does not provide any beneficial outcomes for the local.

Thank you very much for your attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Submission in Objection to MOD7
From: Doug Murray

I strongly object to the proposed MOD7 development.

As a long-standing resident of Kurnell and a life member of the Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club, I have spent over 81 years serving and protecting my community. Today, I ask the NSW Government to protect us in return. I am now living with a serious illness and value the peace, safety, and natural beauty of Kurnell more than ever. This project threatens to destroy that.

MOD7 will leave contamination on-site, pollute our waterways, and irreversibly industrialise the area I have called home for decades. I still enjoy simple pleasures — a walk on the flat ground by the park, a swim in the ocean. These basic freedoms, which support my health and wellbeing, are under threat from the added chemical load and environmental risk this development brings.

My granddaughter has been raised here. I want to know that her future — and the future of every child in Kurnell — is being considered. I want to know their health, safety, and community will not be sacrificed. Many of my friends, relatives, and neighbours feel exactly the same way.

Fourteen days is not enough notice for a development of this scale. It shows a clear disregard for community input and due process.

I have always prioritised safety and community. I urge the Department to do the same — reject MOD7, and preserve the village character and environmental integrity of Kurnell for generations to come.

Sincerely,
Doug Murray

My family and I, wife and daughter, come to Kurnell nearly every weekend, and have lived there for a few years previously. We are considering moving back to the area.

Mod 7 completely removes the chance that we'll move back, and would reduce the likelyhood that we'd visit.

We usually spend time at the beach, and Mod 7 could contaminate the waters. From studies we've seen this poses long term risks for our daughter.

From our perspective, no positives of this outweigh our child's health, and would greatly impact the areas desirability .

Feel free to reach out, Jack Emery, Kareela 2232, NSW