Anthony Whan
Comment
Anthony Whan
Comment
Moruya
,
New South Wales
Message
24 February 2012
Re: Tarrawonga Coal Mine proposed development.
To whom it must concern,
South East Forest Rescue welcomes the opportunity to make our submission in opposition to the proposal.
We reject the notion that this proposal will be of benefit to the community, nor will it be of any benefit to the environment. We object the proposal.
Greenhouse Gases
"The Project is predicted to generate a total of some 3.5 million tonnes (Mt) of direct (scope 1) greenhouse gas emissions associated with mining activities. In addition, a total of some 0.6 Mt of indirect (scope 3) greenhouse gas emissions associated with the processing of Project ROM coal (at the Whitehaven Coal Handling and Preparation Plant or the Boggabri Coal Mine Infrastructure Facilities), the transportation of product coal to the Port of Newcastle and on-site diesel usage would be generated."
We object on this ground because of the obvious imperative to reverse, or at least contain, the trend of increasing greenhouse gas emissions. The scientific evidence is irrefutable. Any project such as this which adds more greenhouse gases to the global atmosphere is placing into further risk the health and welfare of current and future generations of all inhabitants of the planet.
Clearance of native vegetation
"The Project would result in the loss of carbon sequestration benefits from the clearing of Leard State Forest and other vegetation (397 ha). It is considered that the loss of carbon sequestration benefits associated with the clearance of this vegetation would be offset by the revegetation of approximately 752 ha of revegetation at the Project site."
We strongly object on this ground, and it is the main driver of our submission. South East Forest Rescue has forest protection as its core objective, any proposal that negatively effects remnant native forest anywhere in the nation is our grave concern, not just in our patch in south east NSW. We say that the clearance of 379 hectares of native vegetation is 379 hectares too much. We do not give credence to the notion that any offsetting will act as a replacement for what is removed.
"The externality costs associated with the clearing of native vegetation would occur at the State or National level and would be counterbalanced by the offset actions proposed by TCPL. Other potential environmental externalities would largely occur at the State or Local level and were found to be minor or negligible."
We also do not give any credit to the notion that the impact are minimal when looked at in the state or national scale. The vegetation destroyed and the greenhouse gases released from the project are all part of the global impact of these activities
Surface Water
"The Project would result in changes to flows in local creeks (including the removal of a section of Goonbri Creek) due to the progressive extension of the open cut and associated subsequent capture and re-use of drainage from operational disturbance areas and controlled releases from licensed discharge points. Prior to the open cut advancing into the existing Goonbri Creek alignment, the permanent Goonbri Creek alignment would be established to the east of the open cut, low permeability barrier and permanent flood bund. The permanent flood bund would be constructed to prevent inundation of the open cut both during operations and post-mining. The maximum predicted reduction in contributing catchment over the life of the Project (alone) when compared to the total catchment of the Namoi River is 0.02%. Potential impacts of the Project on surface water quality include:
* the reduction in surface water quality due to controlled licensed discharges to receiving waters or uncontrolled runoff from disturbed areas and/or release of contaminants,
* acid rock drainage from mine waste rock emplacements,
* saline runoff from Project irrigation areas
* alteration of groundwater quality affecting baseflow in surface water resources."
We object that this proposal will alter the land and natural watercourses. This land and water is vital for the ecological health of threatened species and non-threatened species.
Flora and Fauna
"Endangered ecological communities and some threatened fauna species were identified in the Project area and surrounds, an assessment of the impacts of the Project indicated that despite the likely impacts neither the endangered ecological communities nor the threatened fauna species would be significantly impacted by the Project due to a range of impact avoidance, mitigation and offset measures.
The Project incorporates progressive rehabilitation of disturbance areas and a biodiversity offset comprising some 1,660 ha. The conservation of the proposed biodiversity offset areas would be secured in perpetuity through one of a selection of mechanisms being considered. With the implementation of the progressive rehabilitation of Project disturbance areas and mine landforms and implementation of the biodiversity offset proposal, it is considered that the potential impacts of the Project on terrestrial fauna and flora would largely be offset and hence no significant economic cost would arise that would warrant inclusion in the BCA. Land opportunity costs and operational expenditure associated with the offset areas have been included in the BCA.
The Project would include the removal of a section of Goonbri Creek. However, it is unlikely to have a significant effect on aquatic ecology given the current condition of the section of Goonbri Creek proposed to be disturbed and the proposed management approach including establishment of a permanent Goonbri Creek alignment and revegetation along the downstream (southern extent) sections of Goonbri Creek (i.e. upstream of the existing sized ROM coal haul road crossing)."
We object that the proposal will have significant impacts on the local flora and fauna due to the proposed vegetation clearance and creek realignment. We do not believe that the avoidance, mitigation and offset measures will reduce the impact to a tolerable level.
Aboriginal Heritage
"The Project has the potential to impact Aboriginal heritage sites in Project land disturbance areas. Of the 61 known Aboriginal heritage sites located within the study area, 38 would be subject to direct disturbance and one may be subject to direct disturbance. However, these are of low to moderate archaeological significance. The potential economic non-use values of these sites have not been estimated in this analysis, but are assumed to be minor."
We object that this is patently not good enough. If 60% all revenue from the proposal was given to the traditional owners of the country, then our objections on this ground would be rescinded.
The proposal should not proceed.
Yours sincerely
South East Forest Rescue
Re: Tarrawonga Coal Mine proposed development.
To whom it must concern,
South East Forest Rescue welcomes the opportunity to make our submission in opposition to the proposal.
We reject the notion that this proposal will be of benefit to the community, nor will it be of any benefit to the environment. We object the proposal.
Greenhouse Gases
"The Project is predicted to generate a total of some 3.5 million tonnes (Mt) of direct (scope 1) greenhouse gas emissions associated with mining activities. In addition, a total of some 0.6 Mt of indirect (scope 3) greenhouse gas emissions associated with the processing of Project ROM coal (at the Whitehaven Coal Handling and Preparation Plant or the Boggabri Coal Mine Infrastructure Facilities), the transportation of product coal to the Port of Newcastle and on-site diesel usage would be generated."
We object on this ground because of the obvious imperative to reverse, or at least contain, the trend of increasing greenhouse gas emissions. The scientific evidence is irrefutable. Any project such as this which adds more greenhouse gases to the global atmosphere is placing into further risk the health and welfare of current and future generations of all inhabitants of the planet.
Clearance of native vegetation
"The Project would result in the loss of carbon sequestration benefits from the clearing of Leard State Forest and other vegetation (397 ha). It is considered that the loss of carbon sequestration benefits associated with the clearance of this vegetation would be offset by the revegetation of approximately 752 ha of revegetation at the Project site."
We strongly object on this ground, and it is the main driver of our submission. South East Forest Rescue has forest protection as its core objective, any proposal that negatively effects remnant native forest anywhere in the nation is our grave concern, not just in our patch in south east NSW. We say that the clearance of 379 hectares of native vegetation is 379 hectares too much. We do not give credence to the notion that any offsetting will act as a replacement for what is removed.
"The externality costs associated with the clearing of native vegetation would occur at the State or National level and would be counterbalanced by the offset actions proposed by TCPL. Other potential environmental externalities would largely occur at the State or Local level and were found to be minor or negligible."
We also do not give any credit to the notion that the impact are minimal when looked at in the state or national scale. The vegetation destroyed and the greenhouse gases released from the project are all part of the global impact of these activities
Surface Water
"The Project would result in changes to flows in local creeks (including the removal of a section of Goonbri Creek) due to the progressive extension of the open cut and associated subsequent capture and re-use of drainage from operational disturbance areas and controlled releases from licensed discharge points. Prior to the open cut advancing into the existing Goonbri Creek alignment, the permanent Goonbri Creek alignment would be established to the east of the open cut, low permeability barrier and permanent flood bund. The permanent flood bund would be constructed to prevent inundation of the open cut both during operations and post-mining. The maximum predicted reduction in contributing catchment over the life of the Project (alone) when compared to the total catchment of the Namoi River is 0.02%. Potential impacts of the Project on surface water quality include:
* the reduction in surface water quality due to controlled licensed discharges to receiving waters or uncontrolled runoff from disturbed areas and/or release of contaminants,
* acid rock drainage from mine waste rock emplacements,
* saline runoff from Project irrigation areas
* alteration of groundwater quality affecting baseflow in surface water resources."
We object that this proposal will alter the land and natural watercourses. This land and water is vital for the ecological health of threatened species and non-threatened species.
Flora and Fauna
"Endangered ecological communities and some threatened fauna species were identified in the Project area and surrounds, an assessment of the impacts of the Project indicated that despite the likely impacts neither the endangered ecological communities nor the threatened fauna species would be significantly impacted by the Project due to a range of impact avoidance, mitigation and offset measures.
The Project incorporates progressive rehabilitation of disturbance areas and a biodiversity offset comprising some 1,660 ha. The conservation of the proposed biodiversity offset areas would be secured in perpetuity through one of a selection of mechanisms being considered. With the implementation of the progressive rehabilitation of Project disturbance areas and mine landforms and implementation of the biodiversity offset proposal, it is considered that the potential impacts of the Project on terrestrial fauna and flora would largely be offset and hence no significant economic cost would arise that would warrant inclusion in the BCA. Land opportunity costs and operational expenditure associated with the offset areas have been included in the BCA.
The Project would include the removal of a section of Goonbri Creek. However, it is unlikely to have a significant effect on aquatic ecology given the current condition of the section of Goonbri Creek proposed to be disturbed and the proposed management approach including establishment of a permanent Goonbri Creek alignment and revegetation along the downstream (southern extent) sections of Goonbri Creek (i.e. upstream of the existing sized ROM coal haul road crossing)."
We object that the proposal will have significant impacts on the local flora and fauna due to the proposed vegetation clearance and creek realignment. We do not believe that the avoidance, mitigation and offset measures will reduce the impact to a tolerable level.
Aboriginal Heritage
"The Project has the potential to impact Aboriginal heritage sites in Project land disturbance areas. Of the 61 known Aboriginal heritage sites located within the study area, 38 would be subject to direct disturbance and one may be subject to direct disturbance. However, these are of low to moderate archaeological significance. The potential economic non-use values of these sites have not been estimated in this analysis, but are assumed to be minor."
We object that this is patently not good enough. If 60% all revenue from the proposal was given to the traditional owners of the country, then our objections on this ground would be rescinded.
The proposal should not proceed.
Yours sincerely
South East Forest Rescue
Robynne Picton
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Robynne Picton
Object
Boggabri
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New South Wales
Message
see attached PDF
Beth Williams
Object
Beth Williams
Object
Armidale
,
New South Wales
Message
Submission Tarrawonga Coal Project - Open-cut coalmine extension
I object to the Tarrawonga Coal Project extending into Leard State Forest and diverting Goonbri Creek to prevent flooding of the open-cut mine pit and final void. I write on behalf of Armidale National Parks Association of NSW.
One of the most serious impacts of this proposal is the destruction of the southeastern part of Leard State Forest, which must be added to the destruction of forest ecosystems by the Boggabri Coal extension proposal plus the Maules Creek project. The three projects together remove about three quarters of the forest, leaving only the northeastern corner of the forest still standing. The cumulative impacts on biodiversity of this loss of vegetation are unacceptable.
This total clearing of vegetation and all its ecological communities by open-cut mining cannot be mitigated by progressive rehabilitation of re-contoured land after mining, or by the proposed biodiversity offsets. This violates the principle of Â"no nett loss Â...maintain or improve vegetation/biodiversity.Â" This justifies refusal of all three projects.
Cumulative impacts
The Flora Assessment indicates the Tarrawonga Project would require the progressive removal of approximately
397 ha of native vegetation. This includes approximately 145 ha of native vegetation in the Leard State Forest, and approximately 13 ha of Box-Gum Woodland, which is an endangered ecological community.
The impact of this clearing for the Tarrawonga project must be added to the clearing of 1,665 ha of native bush and 545 ha of endangered EECs for the Maules Creek Coal project, plus the total clearing for the continuing and extended Boggabri Coal project. These three projects will destroy more than three quarters of Leard State Forest, plus a total of more than 1,165ha of the Grassy Box Woodland endangered ecological ecosystem, an EEC of national significance. Leard State Forest, 7,464 hectares, is the single biggest remnant of native vegetation left on the heavily cleared Liverpool Plains. The cumulative impact of its destruction will have a very high and probably irreversible impact on biodiversity values of the bioregion.
Leard forested land will be replaced by a desert landscape of open-cut coal pits, with statutory rehabilitation unable to compensate for many years, if ever. This will mean absolute destruction of a significant woodland area in a cleared landscape, plus irreparable loss of biodiversity, with little or no hope of effective remediation or mitigation from offsets for many years, despite the EP&A ActÂ's statutory requirements for rehabilitation and offsets for each project site.
The adverse effects of the open-cut mines will be compounded by the clearing for coal seam gas extraction in the Pilliga East forests by Santos (formerly Eastern Star Gas), which will severely fragment the most iconic and largest woodland and forest west of the Dividing Range in NSW and effectively disrupt any connectivity benefits from replanting and rehabilitation proposals.
Offset areas and corridors for the mines are purported (in the environmental assessment documents) to link the Pilliga forest area a few km west of the mines with the Nandewar Range a few km to the east. The cumulative impacts of all the developments taken together will certainly greatly devalue these Â"corridorsÂ" and make them unable to Â"maintain and improveÂ" or Â"compensateÂ" for the destroyed environment.
This justifies refusal of all three projects.
Diversion of Goonbri Creek, and provisions to prevent flooding of open-cut pit and final void.
I have serious concerns that the provisions to divert Goonbri Creek and prevent flooding of the open-cut pit and final void will prove inadequate to contain the extreme rain events that are likely to become more frequent and more extreme in the local area, due to global warming and accelerating climate changes
These concerns are heightened by the Feb 2012 flooding of the Boggabri mineÂ's current open-cut pit, forcing a 30ML per day pump-out and licensed discharge of potentially contaminated water to the Namoi River. (ABC rural news bulletins and programs 16/17 Feb 2012). This is a serious worry for downstream water users in the Namoi valley, and indicates the need for a review of flood and spill risk in all three coal projects operating in Leard State Forest, plus SantosÂ's coal seam gas operations in the Pilliga.
I submit there must be an urgent review of water and flood management proposals for the Tarrawonga Coal Project to take full account of measured levels of rainfall, amount of runoff and levels of accumulated floodwater in the Boggabri Coal mine pit and dams, and the levels reached in all creeks and drainage lines during the flooding and subsequent discharge to the Namoi River. No approval should be issued if it is found that there is a significant risk of future flood and spill events from the operations of Tarrawonga Coal PL.
Biodiversity offset proposal.
The acquisition of 1660 ha of well-vegetated private land adjoining Mount Kaputar NP as a biodiversity offset is a welcome improvement on the proposals of Boggabri Coal and Maules Creek projects, but can in no way compensate for the total destruction of ecosystems and biodiversity by the three projects in most of the relatively intact public forest in Leard State Forest.
It should be questioned whether the offset area situated on the 600m elevation contour is truly similar in its soil types, ecosystems and array of species to the impacted areas of Leard State forest on the 200-300m contour some 20-30 km to the south. Biodiversity offsets are supposed to provide Â"like for likeÂ" replacement vegetation and habitat to compensate for what will be destroyed on the impacted areas affected by the projects.
It is futile to try to mitigate the impacts of each individual site without taking account of the total cumulative impacts on the region and the environment.
Conclusion
Armidale Branch of the National Parks Association of NSW believes that the Tarrawonga Coal Mine project should be rejected for all the above reasons.
We ask for refusal of the Tarrawonga Coal Project open-cut coalmine extension in Leard State Forest because of its contribution to the cumulative impacts of mining on the region and the environment, as identified above.
The destruction of Leard State Forest by open-cut mining will have a very high and probably irreversible impact on biodiversity values of the bioregion, justifying refusal of all three coalmining projects in the area.
Submission compiled by Beth Williams, Project Officer, Armidale National Parks Association of NSW 19/2/12
25 The Avenue, Armidale NSW 2350. Phone 02 6772 4454
I object to the Tarrawonga Coal Project extending into Leard State Forest and diverting Goonbri Creek to prevent flooding of the open-cut mine pit and final void. I write on behalf of Armidale National Parks Association of NSW.
One of the most serious impacts of this proposal is the destruction of the southeastern part of Leard State Forest, which must be added to the destruction of forest ecosystems by the Boggabri Coal extension proposal plus the Maules Creek project. The three projects together remove about three quarters of the forest, leaving only the northeastern corner of the forest still standing. The cumulative impacts on biodiversity of this loss of vegetation are unacceptable.
This total clearing of vegetation and all its ecological communities by open-cut mining cannot be mitigated by progressive rehabilitation of re-contoured land after mining, or by the proposed biodiversity offsets. This violates the principle of Â"no nett loss Â...maintain or improve vegetation/biodiversity.Â" This justifies refusal of all three projects.
Cumulative impacts
The Flora Assessment indicates the Tarrawonga Project would require the progressive removal of approximately
397 ha of native vegetation. This includes approximately 145 ha of native vegetation in the Leard State Forest, and approximately 13 ha of Box-Gum Woodland, which is an endangered ecological community.
The impact of this clearing for the Tarrawonga project must be added to the clearing of 1,665 ha of native bush and 545 ha of endangered EECs for the Maules Creek Coal project, plus the total clearing for the continuing and extended Boggabri Coal project. These three projects will destroy more than three quarters of Leard State Forest, plus a total of more than 1,165ha of the Grassy Box Woodland endangered ecological ecosystem, an EEC of national significance. Leard State Forest, 7,464 hectares, is the single biggest remnant of native vegetation left on the heavily cleared Liverpool Plains. The cumulative impact of its destruction will have a very high and probably irreversible impact on biodiversity values of the bioregion.
Leard forested land will be replaced by a desert landscape of open-cut coal pits, with statutory rehabilitation unable to compensate for many years, if ever. This will mean absolute destruction of a significant woodland area in a cleared landscape, plus irreparable loss of biodiversity, with little or no hope of effective remediation or mitigation from offsets for many years, despite the EP&A ActÂ's statutory requirements for rehabilitation and offsets for each project site.
The adverse effects of the open-cut mines will be compounded by the clearing for coal seam gas extraction in the Pilliga East forests by Santos (formerly Eastern Star Gas), which will severely fragment the most iconic and largest woodland and forest west of the Dividing Range in NSW and effectively disrupt any connectivity benefits from replanting and rehabilitation proposals.
Offset areas and corridors for the mines are purported (in the environmental assessment documents) to link the Pilliga forest area a few km west of the mines with the Nandewar Range a few km to the east. The cumulative impacts of all the developments taken together will certainly greatly devalue these Â"corridorsÂ" and make them unable to Â"maintain and improveÂ" or Â"compensateÂ" for the destroyed environment.
This justifies refusal of all three projects.
Diversion of Goonbri Creek, and provisions to prevent flooding of open-cut pit and final void.
I have serious concerns that the provisions to divert Goonbri Creek and prevent flooding of the open-cut pit and final void will prove inadequate to contain the extreme rain events that are likely to become more frequent and more extreme in the local area, due to global warming and accelerating climate changes
These concerns are heightened by the Feb 2012 flooding of the Boggabri mineÂ's current open-cut pit, forcing a 30ML per day pump-out and licensed discharge of potentially contaminated water to the Namoi River. (ABC rural news bulletins and programs 16/17 Feb 2012). This is a serious worry for downstream water users in the Namoi valley, and indicates the need for a review of flood and spill risk in all three coal projects operating in Leard State Forest, plus SantosÂ's coal seam gas operations in the Pilliga.
I submit there must be an urgent review of water and flood management proposals for the Tarrawonga Coal Project to take full account of measured levels of rainfall, amount of runoff and levels of accumulated floodwater in the Boggabri Coal mine pit and dams, and the levels reached in all creeks and drainage lines during the flooding and subsequent discharge to the Namoi River. No approval should be issued if it is found that there is a significant risk of future flood and spill events from the operations of Tarrawonga Coal PL.
Biodiversity offset proposal.
The acquisition of 1660 ha of well-vegetated private land adjoining Mount Kaputar NP as a biodiversity offset is a welcome improvement on the proposals of Boggabri Coal and Maules Creek projects, but can in no way compensate for the total destruction of ecosystems and biodiversity by the three projects in most of the relatively intact public forest in Leard State Forest.
It should be questioned whether the offset area situated on the 600m elevation contour is truly similar in its soil types, ecosystems and array of species to the impacted areas of Leard State forest on the 200-300m contour some 20-30 km to the south. Biodiversity offsets are supposed to provide Â"like for likeÂ" replacement vegetation and habitat to compensate for what will be destroyed on the impacted areas affected by the projects.
It is futile to try to mitigate the impacts of each individual site without taking account of the total cumulative impacts on the region and the environment.
Conclusion
Armidale Branch of the National Parks Association of NSW believes that the Tarrawonga Coal Mine project should be rejected for all the above reasons.
We ask for refusal of the Tarrawonga Coal Project open-cut coalmine extension in Leard State Forest because of its contribution to the cumulative impacts of mining on the region and the environment, as identified above.
The destruction of Leard State Forest by open-cut mining will have a very high and probably irreversible impact on biodiversity values of the bioregion, justifying refusal of all three coalmining projects in the area.
Submission compiled by Beth Williams, Project Officer, Armidale National Parks Association of NSW 19/2/12
25 The Avenue, Armidale NSW 2350. Phone 02 6772 4454
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The site access point via Menangle Rd(which is not the preferred option) is unacceptable. During the construction phase which runs over a 3 year period I will be subject to excessive noise and dust and do not believe that the controls outlined in the plan will prevent this. The prevailing winds (N,NE) will blow the dust and noise directly towards my house. We are on tank water and do not have the luxury of wasting it on dust/dirt removal. I also believe that the dust and dirt will increase my workload in cleaning the family pool and again waste our water because after cleaning the pool I will need to back flush the filter. The house windows will need to be closed to stop the dust entering the house and in the summer months will make the temperature inside the house unbearable unless I once again increase my living costs and use air-conditioning. I work shift work and the constant truck/excavator/bobcat noise will make it impossible to sleep during the day time periods. These might seem trivial to a multi million dollar company but are a very real issues for me in an never ending world of skyrocketing costs. The access road is very steep and for the trucks to go up and down this road large amounts of power will be required and coming down I would assume air brakes would be used. If the access road is approved by your planning department then it needs to address these very real issues. In addition if the issues raised were addressed then on top of this the access road would need to be sealed at the construction stage and not later on as tabled in the application.
Regards
John Smith
Resident
Name: John Smith
Address:
10 Blades Place
Douglas Park
N.S.W. 2569
IP Address: cpe-124-184-240-27.lns13.cht.bigpond.net.au - 124.184.240.27
Submission for Job: #4067 Appin Ventilation Shaft No. 6 Project
https://majorprojects.onhiive.com/index.pl?action=view_job&id=4067
Site: #1690 Appin-West Cliff Mining Complex
https://majorprojects.onhiive.com/index.pl?action=view_site&id=1690
Regards
John Smith
Resident
Name: John Smith
Address:
10 Blades Place
Douglas Park
N.S.W. 2569
IP Address: cpe-124-184-240-27.lns13.cht.bigpond.net.au - 124.184.240.27
Submission for Job: #4067 Appin Ventilation Shaft No. 6 Project
https://majorprojects.onhiive.com/index.pl?action=view_job&id=4067
Site: #1690 Appin-West Cliff Mining Complex
https://majorprojects.onhiive.com/index.pl?action=view_site&id=1690
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Please see attached submission.
Name: Terry Lewin
Organisation: Black Hill Environment Protection Group and the Buttai Community development Group
Address:
240 Browns Road, Black Hill, NSW, 2322.
IP Address: proxy-prod3.newcastle.edu.au - 134.148.5.104
Name: Terry Lewin
Organisation: Black Hill Environment Protection Group and the Buttai Community development Group
Address:
240 Browns Road, Black Hill, NSW, 2322.
IP Address: proxy-prod3.newcastle.edu.au - 134.148.5.104
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See attached document
Name: Keenon Endacott
Organisation: United Mineworkers Federation of Australia
Address:
67A Aberdare Road
CESSNOCK NSW 2325
IP Address: b08cf.static.pacific.net.au - 210.23.151.207
Name: Keenon Endacott
Organisation: United Mineworkers Federation of Australia
Address:
67A Aberdare Road
CESSNOCK NSW 2325
IP Address: b08cf.static.pacific.net.au - 210.23.151.207
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This proposal doesn't even come close to complying with Gosford City Council's very appropriate planning scheme requirements and because of this it should not even be considered. It should be totally rejected. Any person who approves this application should be prosecuted for dereliction of duty.
The huge white monstrosity opposite the proposed development is an example of an entirely inappropriate development which should never have been approved. We should make sure that the mistakes of the past are not repeated with another inappropriate development.
If this application is approved then it will be obvious that local government planning schemes and the employment of town planners are a complete waste of time and effort. Residents will not be able to rely on planning schemes as an indication of the types of development that will be permitted in their area.
It will make an absolute mockery of the entire town planning process.
Name: Richard & Susan Bell Names not for publication
Address:
1 Baldwin Close, Blackwall NSW 2256
IP Address: - 115.30.35.161
Submission for Job: #3326 MP 09_0121 Mixed Use Development
https://majorprojects.onhiive.com/index.pl?action=view_job&id=3326
Site: #2028 Memorial Avenue Ettalong Beach
https://majorprojects.onhiive.com/index.pl?action=view_site&id=2028
The huge white monstrosity opposite the proposed development is an example of an entirely inappropriate development which should never have been approved. We should make sure that the mistakes of the past are not repeated with another inappropriate development.
If this application is approved then it will be obvious that local government planning schemes and the employment of town planners are a complete waste of time and effort. Residents will not be able to rely on planning schemes as an indication of the types of development that will be permitted in their area.
It will make an absolute mockery of the entire town planning process.
Name: Richard & Susan Bell Names not for publication
Address:
1 Baldwin Close, Blackwall NSW 2256
IP Address: - 115.30.35.161
Submission for Job: #3326 MP 09_0121 Mixed Use Development
https://majorprojects.onhiive.com/index.pl?action=view_job&id=3326
Site: #2028 Memorial Avenue Ettalong Beach
https://majorprojects.onhiive.com/index.pl?action=view_site&id=2028
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Ettalong Beach is a quaint peaceful little seaside village and this is the reason many residents choose to live here. Mantra Resort was a big mistake that was approved and constructed a few years ago that has changed Ettalong Beach for the worse. It is an eyesore that does not fit in with any other buildings in the area and has affected the aesthetics of the area and can be seen from miles away.
I do support the beautification of the area through small scale developments but they need to be consistent and blend in with buildings in the surrounding area. I feel that a 2 to 3 storey high development should be the maximum height considered for this site. High density buildings attract more people and traffic. Parking in Ettalong is already at a premium, never lone closing the existing car park on this site.
Once one multistorey high rise development is approved it sets a precedent and more building applications will follow. Before you know it the entire foreshore will be ruined by unsightly high rise developments and this is why this application should be rejected in its current form.
Name: Carl Day
Organisation: Resident
Address:
77 Broken Bay Road
Ettalong Beach
NSW 2257
IP Address: cpe-121-218-161-100.lnse4.cht.bigpond.net.au - 121.218.161.100
Submission for Job: #3326 MP 09_0121 Mixed Use Development
https://majorprojects.onhiive.com/index.pl?action=view_job&id=3326
Site: #2028 Memorial Avenue Ettalong Beach
https://majorprojects.onhiive.com/index.pl?action=view_site&id=2028
I do support the beautification of the area through small scale developments but they need to be consistent and blend in with buildings in the surrounding area. I feel that a 2 to 3 storey high development should be the maximum height considered for this site. High density buildings attract more people and traffic. Parking in Ettalong is already at a premium, never lone closing the existing car park on this site.
Once one multistorey high rise development is approved it sets a precedent and more building applications will follow. Before you know it the entire foreshore will be ruined by unsightly high rise developments and this is why this application should be rejected in its current form.
Name: Carl Day
Organisation: Resident
Address:
77 Broken Bay Road
Ettalong Beach
NSW 2257
IP Address: cpe-121-218-161-100.lnse4.cht.bigpond.net.au - 121.218.161.100
Submission for Job: #3326 MP 09_0121 Mixed Use Development
https://majorprojects.onhiive.com/index.pl?action=view_job&id=3326
Site: #2028 Memorial Avenue Ettalong Beach
https://majorprojects.onhiive.com/index.pl?action=view_site&id=2028
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I object to the proposed development on the following grounds -
1. It seriously exceeds height restrictions imposed by both present and proposed Council and State Government building codes. Such flouting of regulations cannot be justified.
2. The visual impact from Broken Bay, Brisbane Water and the Bouddi Peninsula would be offensive. This is only too clearly illustrated by the Ettalong Beach Memorial Club Building which provided one blot on a previously pristine scenic landscape. A second blot, which this development would be, doubles the offensiveness. The existence of the non-compliant Memorial Club Building cannot be used as a precedent.
3. The developer claims extra height in compensation for sacrificing part of the block as a laneway. If space is so valuable, why didn't the developer provide the laneway at ground level but build over on subsequent levels?
4. Most, if not all, of the units are provided with magnificent views of the unspoilt Broken Bay, Brisbane Water and Bouddi Peninsula and yet at the same time would further spoil the view from all those areas.
5. It does not comply with the DCP or DDCP Character Statements for Ettalong.
I sincerely trust this development is not permitted to proceed.
Thank you.
Name: Ian Bull
Address:
4 Fraser Rd
Killcare, NSW 2257
IP Address: cpe-121-216-110-16.lnse2.ken.bigpond.net.au - 121.216.110.16
Submission for Job: #3326 MP 09_0121 Mixed Use Development
https://majorprojects.onhiive.com/index.pl?action=view_job&id=3326
Site: #2028 Memorial Avenue Ettalong Beach
https://majorprojects.onhiive.com/index.pl?action=view_site&id=2028
1. It seriously exceeds height restrictions imposed by both present and proposed Council and State Government building codes. Such flouting of regulations cannot be justified.
2. The visual impact from Broken Bay, Brisbane Water and the Bouddi Peninsula would be offensive. This is only too clearly illustrated by the Ettalong Beach Memorial Club Building which provided one blot on a previously pristine scenic landscape. A second blot, which this development would be, doubles the offensiveness. The existence of the non-compliant Memorial Club Building cannot be used as a precedent.
3. The developer claims extra height in compensation for sacrificing part of the block as a laneway. If space is so valuable, why didn't the developer provide the laneway at ground level but build over on subsequent levels?
4. Most, if not all, of the units are provided with magnificent views of the unspoilt Broken Bay, Brisbane Water and Bouddi Peninsula and yet at the same time would further spoil the view from all those areas.
5. It does not comply with the DCP or DDCP Character Statements for Ettalong.
I sincerely trust this development is not permitted to proceed.
Thank you.
Name: Ian Bull
Address:
4 Fraser Rd
Killcare, NSW 2257
IP Address: cpe-121-216-110-16.lnse2.ken.bigpond.net.au - 121.216.110.16
Submission for Job: #3326 MP 09_0121 Mixed Use Development
https://majorprojects.onhiive.com/index.pl?action=view_job&id=3326
Site: #2028 Memorial Avenue Ettalong Beach
https://majorprojects.onhiive.com/index.pl?action=view_site&id=2028