Minto Resource Recovery Facility

Thank you for requesting WaterNSW's comments on the EIS for the proposed Minto Resource Recovery Facility (PAE-10117245). Please note that as the subject site is not located in close proximity to any WaterNSW land or assets, and as an SSD any flood works or licensing approvals will be assessed by others, the risk to water quality is considered to be low and WaterNSW has no comments or particular requirements.

I would like to tender of Bulk Earthworks

DPIE Crown Lands - There are no comments provided in relation to this project.

Please see attached.

I will oppose your planned recovery facility close to our company.

EPA Comments included in the attached document.

No Comment.

Redox Pty Ltd has at its Swettenham Road site ("Site") consent conditions concerning the testing of storm water before it is allowed to be released into Bow Bowing Canal. Turbidity amongst other items is tested and the results are audited by biennial audits also mandated by consent conditions. It is feared that dust from off site originating at the Recovery Facility will negatively impact on this Site by increasing turbidity and affecting the water test results causing issues that could results in additional costs to remediate retained storm water or additional costs in site cleaning.

Redox stores on this Site a range of food and pharmaceutical grade chemical products. Dust from the Recovery Facility will find its way into the warehouses and settle on the packages of chemicals rendering them unsuitable for supply to food/pharmaceutical manufacturers without further cleaning or other additional costs prior to delivery.

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This facility will be literally behind our house and right next door to a chemical facility. Has the Trustee for Minto Property Trust considered the decline in property value, will the "Trustee"compensate current land/home owners? Has there been any consultation with the whole community re the potential heath risks associated with a Resource Recovery Facility so close to thousands of homes, schools and shops. Has there been any environmental impact studies? if so, what were the results. Will these be made public. What will be the impact of increased traffic on the already over congested roads in the area (has anyone seen Raby Road car park lately).
Construction and Demolition Waste? Will this include harmful substances (eg, asbestos)?

So many unanswered questions. Will we get answers? Should we sell up and move now and let some other sucker live here.

Looking forward to some answers.

Thanks and regards

Minto Resources Recovery Facility (SSD-5339)

I object to this project going ahead in the street for the follow reasons

RE SALE value of every property in Montore Road will be EXTREMELY diminished due to this Resource Recovery Facility - can the NSW Government Guarantee that the value of our properties will remain the same once the Resource Facility is opened - will we be compensated if the value of the property diminishes?
Once people are aware that this facility is located in this street people will look elsewhere to Rent/Purchase .

The amount of trucks entering and leaving Montore Road will be excessive - The Road is not designed for this amount of traffic or trucks of this size
We believe that there is not enough area in the waiting bay to ensure the trucks are all off the road prior to being unloaded
Due to the Dog Leg in the road if a truck is pulling out of the facility and trucks are lined up to go in it causes a blind spot - people who are turning right to come down to the end of Montore Road will be at risk of collision
The T intersection at Montore and Airds Road is not designed to take this amount of traffic turning in and out of this street - there is a blind spot at times when turning right out of Montore road if trucks are parked close to the corner - Existing Montore Road at times is already quite difficult during peak times due to traffic currently using Airds Road
The amount of truck movement into Montore Road is already quite heavy along with cars parked along the street would be make movement in and out difficult

Dust - due to the low lying area dust will remain in the air due to the material that is being dumped at the facility
Filtration of the plant - will not be enough to prevent dust from entering the air and causing health concerns for people breathing issues -

Environmental Affects of the Resource Facility in this area - not only the Dust but the Fumes from the Trucks and Machinery - This site is located in a low lying area

Noise - Has Acoustics Testing been carried out for the noise of the facility and also the traffic and road use - the noise from the trucks and the Resource facility will be in excess of what is acceptable

The main arterial roads leading in and out of Montore Road are already extremely busy with heavy and light trucks - has a Traffic management survey been completed advising the impact - long term issues and issues that this amount of traffic will cause - Environmental and Health Affects

Once facility is opened and the proper testing is carried out to show what affects the facility is really having on the Environment in regards to noise and dust - then it is to late for us to do anything about it

These types of facilities should be located where it will not impact any other Business and cause environmental and health concerns to workers and residents

One of the long term effects of this facility in this area will be see Business close

NSW State Government has to relook at what they a proposing and look to relocate this Facility to another area which would be more suitable

I look forward to hearing from you with a response shortly

Regards

Jennine Nocera

Origin Energy objections are contained in the attached covering letter dated 19 November 2020 and 'Enclosure A' to this letter.

My name is Ross Doonan and I am the owner of the business Deco Australia Pty Ltd, which is located on the corner of Airds Road and Montore Road Minto, as well as the property at 66-77 Airds Road Minto.
Our business is the manufacture and finishing of fire safe architectural building products, as well as a range of surface finishing for industrial applications.
I have recently invested over $500,000 in developing a display centre right on the corner of Airds Road and Montore Road for our products, to communicate with our customers who are builder, developers, architects and home owners.
I object to this proposed development for a number of reasons. This type of low end business will have an adverse impact on the value of my business and the property, it will create safety risks for my 100+ staff when they come to and from work, and it will make visiting our business hazardous and unpleasant for our customers.
The traffic report says that there will be approximately one truck movement per minute! The noise generated by this many trucks will be relentless, and directly conflicts with the high end profile of our business, products and finishes. Our finishing operations include powder coating and anodising, and the control of airborne dust generated by this large number of truck movements , is a major concern for our business.
Many trucks park along Airds Road close to Montore Road, which restricts visibility for vehicles turning from Montore Road onto Airds Road, creating a serious safety issue. The current give way sign is ignored by vehicles, so if this huge number of trucks is to be controlled, then a roundabout or traffic lights will be required on the corner of Airds Road and Montore Road. Our business has an access gate in Montore Road, and our staff use this gate to enter and leave our carpark. I am very concerned about the safety of my staff having to contend with such a large number of heavy trucks on a daily basis.
The high value fire safe building products sold by Deco are "beautiful and durable", and our new display centre has been designed to provide a pleasant and enjoyable experience for our customers to explore our wide range of products. The noise generated from such a huge number of trucks turning into and out of Montore Road, will destroy the ambiance of this site in which we have invested heavily. I note that only around 25 jobs are involved with this waste disposal centre, whereas my business employs 100 + people, who's future will be placed at risk because of this proposed development.
Deco Australia strongly opposes this proposed development because it will devalue our business and create a safety hazard for our staff.

See attached.

Austex Dies Pty Ltd has been manufacturing dies for aluminium extrusion for over 40 years.
The company is located at 13 Montore rd, Minto 2566, just 100 meters away from the proposed Minto Waste and Resource Recovery facility at 7 Montore Road, Minto.
We employ 25 people and our customer are in Australia and New Zealand.
We are a major supplier for building, medical, transport and defence industry.
The quality of Austex Dies products is key to the success of its business and this proposed development would endanger this.
As such, Austex Dies has significant concerns over the siting of a resource recovery facility so close to the manufacturing with the potential to affect the quality of the products and impact on the health and welfare of its employees.
The siting of the proposed development close to the Austex Dies facility will have a detrimental effect on its business and likely force it to relocate at huge cost or even close its business permanently

Dear Sirs,
Please find attached document on our objections
Kind Regards
Foamco Industries Pty Ltd

Dear Emma,
Attached are comments from Heritage NSW regarding Aboriginal cultural heritage matters. I apologise again for the delay in forwarding these to you.
Regards,
Jackie Taylor, Senior Team Leader, Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Regulation - South

The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) - Water and the Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) have reviewed the Minto Resource Recovery Facility EIS and have provided comments in the attached.