On behalf of my family and I, who live in immediate vicinity of the proposed quarry, we strenuously object to its development.
We object on the grounds of potential harm to the health of all the local residents.
The proposed site is far too close to residential areas for such a large scale project.
We object to the level of dust, odour, noise pollution and extensive large truck traffic.
They should not be allowed to extract from the ground water at this industrial scale.
The site is elevated from the surrounding residential areas, therefore all pollutants will flow downhill to residential areas (this includes noise, dust and odours).
Old Cooma road, Mates drive and Monaro Station road will need to be upgraded to support heavy trucks traveling along this route to get to Queanbeyan, as I'm sure they will not go the long way around via the Monaro hwy. Note Old Cooma road is already in very poor condition in quite a few sections with only the light traffic it receives currently.
Note this is not a rural area but the council defines it as environmental living, ie residential living in a rural/natural environment, which would be shattered with a quarry nearby.

As per the attachment, I strongly object to the quarry as it is at best a highly doubtful economic argument and at worst a blatant misrepresentation of the adverse impacts of the proposed industrial park.

I have concerns regarding this quarry and its detrimental impact on the local environment and threatened flora and fauna species, on the rural roads and safety aspects with increased heavy vehicle traffic as well as the health concerns to the residents that call this area home and who value the quality of the air and water for our families.

See attached amended submission

I object to this project, I have no desire to have the air I breathe in everyday to contain silica, we live in a valley where the air likes to sit and stir above us. This can and probably will cause many cases of silicosis, my parents are in their 60s and if this quarry goes ahead my parents are strongly considering moving further into Canberra or a another city entirely, our entire family is about to all move back to Canberra and it would far better that we don’t have to drive hours to see each other. The concept of having 700 trucks a day is unsettling, 700 trucks with large rocks that could be thrown out and onto the roads I and my family have to drive everyday. The dust pollution they will leave behind driving through the suburbs will be terrible. Having to drive around with my windows up and car on air recycling mode isn’t my idea of a Saturday drive.
I understand there a many jobs being made from this quarry but the damage to the housing market, silica dust in the air and having large vehicles crowding our roads is much worse than these jobs loss and loss of money. Please take our objections to heart and don’t go through with this

Rock quarries cause negative effects like dust, noise, and traffic pollution. These operations degrade landscapes, destroy wildlife habitats, and can reduce property values.
Quarrys can lead to habitat destruction for native species, deforestation, and potential contamination of waterways, disrupting local ecosystems.
Quarrying generates dust, including potentially harmful silica, which can travel long distances and cause respiratory problems, particularly for the elderly and children which there are many.
The operation of quarry machinery and blasting creates noise and vibrations that affect the health, safety, and quality of life for us.
Increased heavy vehicle traffic to and from quarries can cause road degradation, pose safety hazards, and increase noise pollution in local areas. The industrial nature of a quarry can undermine a community's quiet, rural lifestyle and negatively impact property values. Quarry dust suppression methods, which rely on water, can stress already scarce local water supplies. We dont want this. No profit before people!

I am a resident living in an area that would be affected by the proposed Monaro rock quarry. I have many concerns as to what this proposed quarry would mean for me, my family and my community.

I'm concerned as to the health hazard posed by the expected silica dust. I live with multiple family members who suffer from asthma, and exposure to airborne silica particles would only serve to worsen their condition and have further potential for long-term respiratory issues.

I commute almost daily along the Monaro Highway, and I’ve witnessed firsthand how congested the road can become, especially during the peak ski season. Traffic heading toward Tuggeranong can back up from the roundabout to as far as the Royalla Solar Farm. Adding a large quantity of quarry trucks to this already strained route would only increase the risk of accidents and delays that we already deal with. Even if truck access to the Monaro Highway were to be restricted, the alternative Old Cooma Road runs close to residential areas and is ill-equipped to handle heavy industrial traffic.

Equally troubling are the possible environmental consequences. The area targeted for development is home to a critically endangered Box-Gum Grassy Woodland, as well as over 300 other species of flora and fauna. The quarry would require clearing a vast majority of this habitat, which would result in irreversible damage to biodiversity and the loss of vital ecosystems. simply replanting trees in this environment after clearing the area could not replace or remedy the impacts of clearing out this endangered species of Box-Gum Grassy Woodland.

My home has been more to me than just a place to live. it's been a peaceful sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of town, it has provided a safe space for both my family and the animals we keep living. I feel that the introduction of a quarry so close to home threatens to disrupt the peace and safety of my home and community.

With two operational quarries already located within 10km of the proposed site, I question the necessity of introducing another. Is it worth compromising our community's health, safety, and environment for a project that only serves to duplicate already existing infrastructure?
It’s deeply troubling for me to consider that unnecessary economic ventures like this new proposed quarry may be prioritized over environmental or public health concerns.

I highly object to this project.
The fact that there is an application to have yet another quarry / concrete plant in our local area is ridiculous. Local residents already put up with two quarry’s in our close vicinity and do not need to have another one pushed upon us.
All local residents have spent large amounts of money to move out of the city, away from the unnecessary noise and pollutants that projects like the proposed one will bring.
Do not ruin our beautiful landscape and endangered flora/fauna with this large scale project.
Many residents including myself also have young children. I purchased my home in this area to provide a great future for my family to grow up in a safe, natural, fresh air environment. However if this project was to go ahead, the risk of silica dust and other health hazards negatively affecting my family would be greatly increased. This completely contradicts the main reasons my wife and I decided to purchase our home in this local area.
Locals already deal with massive influx’s of interstate traffic throughout holiday periods, particularly winter. During the snow season the highway is very busy and is constantly backed up with a line of traffic from the two small round a bouts at Johnsons Drive all the way up the hill towards the Royalla solar farm. Adding hundreds of truck movements to this current traffic issue is a recipe for disaster.
I have had several close calls of head on collisions with impatient travelers trying to overtake in dangerous spots along this stretch of the highway. If this proposal gets approved and the project goes ahead there will be major damage to our local roads. There will be major delays on our local roads. There is a high chance there will be an increase in major collisions on our local roads causing major injuries and/or deaths.
This proposal is absurd and should never get through.
Take the quarry elsewhere and do not allow it or anything similar in our local area !