Raymond Terrace
,
New South Wales
Message
I am writing to object to the proposal to store 13500 tonnes of ammonium nitrate at the Crawford's facility Sandgate. I travel along Maitland road each day to go to work passing the facility mentioned in the DA to and from my workplace. The consequences of an ammonium nitrate accident are significant and pose a significant threat to people and the environment.
The proposed store is:
· In flood prone location
· Very close proximity to major arterial roads (Maitland Rd, Shortland bypass)
· Close proximity to residential areas in Sandgate.
· Close proximity to aged care facility.
· Will impact on the Shortland Wetland
Ammonium nitrate storage needs to be separated from normally daily activities because if an explosion occurs, many people will be killed and severely hurt. Also residential properties will be significantly damaged.
Regards