I am a resident of Banksmeadow and I strongly object to the proposed modification of D/A 35/98 for the chlorine plant in the Botany Industrial Park.

The original approval in 1998 did not properly assess transport risks, so the consent was flawed.

Chlorine is highly toxic and transported daily along Denison Street, Wentworth Avenue and Bunnerong Road, putting local residents, shoppers and road users at risk.

A 2019 risk assessment showed unacceptable fatality risks, but further studies recommended by independent experts were never done.

Unlike similar chlorine plants in Victoria, there are no buffer zones or safeguards to protect residents here.

In the public interest, the plant should not be expanded or modified — it should be relocated away from residential areas.

I urge you to refuse this modification and act to protect the safety of our community.
Yours sincerely,
A concerned resident

RE: Objection to D/A 35/98 – Chlorine Plant Modification

To whom it concerns,

I am a resident of Botany and I strongly object to the proposed modification of D/A 35/98 for the chlorine plant in the Botany Industrial Park.

The original approval in 1998 did not properly assess transport risks, so the consent was flawed.

Chlorine is highly toxic and transported daily along Denison Street, Wentworth Avenue and Bunnerong Road, putting local residents, shoppers and road users at risk.

A 2019 risk assessment showed unacceptable fatality risks, but further studies recommended by independent experts were never done.

Unlike similar chlorine plants in Victoria, there are no buffer zones or safeguards to protect residents here.

In the public interest, the plant should not be expanded or modified — it should be relocated away from residential areas.

I urge you to refuse this modification and act to protect the safety of our community.
Yours sincerely,
Resident
Botany Road, Botany

I am a resident of Hillsdale and I strongly object to the proposed modification of D/A 35/98 for the chlorine plant in the Botany Industrial Park.
* The original approval in 1998 did not properly assess transport risks, so the consent was flawed.
* Chlorine is highly toxic and transported daily along Denison Street (my street), Wentworth Ave and Bunnerong Road, putting local residents, shoppers and road users at risk.
* A 2019 risk assessment showed unacceptable fatality risks, but further studies recommended by independent experts were never done.
* Unlike similar chlorine plants in Victoria, there are no buffer zones or safeguards to protect residents here.
* In the interests of public safety, the plant should not be expanded or modified - it should be relocated away from residential areas.
My husband and I have lived in the same house on Denison Street for over 40 years, raising our family of 3 sons, and now helping with 2 granddaughters. I clearly remember the chlorine alarms going off, myself and toddler son being affected by chlorine leaks on more than one occasion. We have no inclination to move at this stage of our lives, and don’t see why we should be forced out.
I urge you to refuse this modification and act to protect the safety of our community.
Yours sincerely
Lynne Salakas
34 Denison Street
Hillsdale

Australian Water Authorities depend on the production and distribution of liquefied chlorine gas to ensure the safe disinfection of potable water for residents across the country.
Currently, there is only one domestic producer of liquefied chlorine gas (located in Laverton, Victoria), resulting in limited supply resilience for this essential resource—particularly for Melbourne Water.
In light of this, Melbourne Water supports initiatives that diversify and strengthen the national production capacity of liquefied chlorine gas.
The proposed modification and operation of the ChlorAlkali Plant in Sydney as an additional manufacturing source directly contributes to this objective.
It enhances supply security and mitigates sovereign risk by reducing reliance on a single production site, thereby safeguarding against potential domestic supply disruptions.