The development application has been officially rejected and this facility will not be built on our doorstep. I am exhausted by the long months of fighting this proposal but seeing the final decision makes the struggle feel worth it. Stay alert as we keep a close watch on future plans …
April 4, 2016
Say NO to Waste Management Facility in Queanbeyan
Final supporters
Say NO to Waste Management Facility in Queanbeyan
Panel Ref- 2015STH023 DA
Development Application No - 338-2015
Suez Environmental (formerly Sita) are a company with overseas interests, is proposing to develop a Waste Management Facility on the gateway to Queanbeyan. The proposed location for the Waste Management Facility to be built is bordering streets at 172 - 192 Gilmore Road , 5 & 7 Kealman Road , 1 Bowen Place Queanbeyan West NSW 2620.
Suez / Sita already has a waste management facility in Hume , that is close to other similar facilities.
A waste management facility within approximately 50 metres of the closest Class 1 A dwelling- Home attached to existing building (Ref Google Maps - 6), approximately 250 metres (Ref Google Maps - 2 & 5) away from the closest occupied residence, approximately 250 metres (Ref Google Maps - 4) away from the closest Sporting - Recreational Facility (Queanbeyan Kangaroos Rugby Club) , approximately 600 metres (Ref Google Maps - 7) from a day-care centre, approximately 600 metres (Ref Google Maps - 3) away from Queanbeyan West Primary School.
The development will be clearly visible from Canberra Avenue leading into Queanbeyan from ACT.Suez are proposing to use the site to dump and redistribute -
Up to 70,000 tonnes / year of general solid waste
(Solid waste is basically what we call garbage. It includes rotting substances like food and other products that produce odours)
Paper, cardboard and solid plastic recyclables up to 12000 tonnes / year ,Waste oil grease trap waste (amount not disclosed).
To put it into perspective, ACT waste management carried out in Symonston and Mitchell recover less for the entire ACT community compared to what this facility may be capable of.
Suez is anticipating expansion in the future indicating that it is to become a 24/7 running facility, increasing the transfer of waste, increasing truck movements, increasing local noise and the possibility of greater environmental impact.
We as a community must deliver an overwhelming wave of opposition to this proposed development. It has no place this close to a residential area.
This petition is requesting that the Joint Regional Planning Panel (Southern Region) reject and the Queanbeyan Council strongly object to the development application for a proposed building of a Waste / Resource Management Facility in an area which is too close to Day Care / Schools / Residential / Recreational Facilities / Sporting Facilities.
Suez / Sita already has a waste management facility in Hume , that is close to other similar facilities.
We as a community appeal to the Joint Regional Planning Panel to REJECT and the Queanbeyan Council OBJECT to the development application of a Waste / Resource Management Facility in an area close to Day-Care Centre / Schools / Residential / Sporting - Recreational Facilities area.
We DO NOT want to walk outside and smell a rubbish bin each day without making the choice to be near one or not.
This development has no place in a residential area .
Updates
February 23, 2016
The silence from the planning panel is frustrating but we are continuing to push forward with our objections. I am tired of the lack of transparency in this process yet I refuse to let this facility become a reality on our doorstep.
Reached 100 supporters
February 23, 2016
74 Comments
I strongly object to such a facility being approved in the middle of Queanbeyan. Why isn't the Hume facility enough? Or is what I have heard, that it is closing down, probably because of Tralee development correct?
I'm very very concerned about the extra traffic on Gilmore Rd and the position of the waste management facility.
No waste as we have to wholesale sleeper company near us and there is enough bad rotten smells from there and QCC does nothing about it so we do not need any more rotten smells up in John Bull Street
There is a child care facility near by and the increase in trucks would make the drop off and pick up more difficult. Also the smells that may eminate from the facility would be unpleasant for the surrounding businesses.
Queanbeyan has worked hard to boost its reputation as a livable small city and has come along way from its struggle town reputation don't do this
I am dumbfounded that this is even being considered!
Don't let this go ahead. QCC need to think about the long term, and this facility shouldn't go ahead.
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The development application has been officially rejected and this facility will not be built on our doorstep. I am exhausted by the long months of fighting this proposal but seeing the final decision makes the struggle feel worth it. Stay alert as we keep a close watch on future plans …
April 4, 2016
Say NO to Waste Management Facility in Queanbeyan
Final supporters
Say NO to Waste Management Facility in Queanbeyan
Panel Ref- 2015STH023 DA
Development Application No - 338-2015
Suez Environmental (formerly Sita) are a company with overseas interests, is proposing to develop a Waste Management Facility on the gateway to Queanbeyan. The proposed location for the Waste Management Facility to be built is bordering streets at 172 - 192 Gilmore Road , 5 & 7 Kealman Road , 1 Bowen Place Queanbeyan West NSW 2620.
Suez / Sita already has a waste management facility in Hume , that is close to other similar facilities.
A waste management facility within approximately 50 metres of the closest Class 1 A dwelling- Home attached to existing building (Ref Google Maps - 6), approximately 250 metres (Ref Google Maps - 2 & 5) away from the closest occupied residence, approximately 250 metres (Ref Google Maps - 4) away from the closest Sporting - Recreational Facility (Queanbeyan Kangaroos Rugby Club) , approximately 600 metres (Ref Google Maps - 7) from a day-care centre, approximately 600 metres (Ref Google Maps - 3) away from Queanbeyan West Primary School.
The development will be clearly visible from Canberra Avenue leading into Queanbeyan from ACT.Suez are proposing to use the site to dump and redistribute -
Up to 70,000 tonnes / year of general solid waste
(Solid waste is basically what we call garbage. It includes rotting substances like food and other products that produce odours)
Paper, cardboard and solid plastic recyclables up to 12000 tonnes / year ,Waste oil grease trap waste (amount not disclosed).
To put it into perspective, ACT waste management carried out in Symonston and Mitchell recover less for the entire ACT community compared to what this facility may be capable of.
Suez is anticipating expansion in the future indicating that it is to become a 24/7 running facility, increasing the transfer of waste, increasing truck movements, increasing local noise and the possibility of greater environmental impact.
We as a community must deliver an overwhelming wave of opposition to this proposed development. It has no place this close to a residential area.
This petition is requesting that the Joint Regional Planning Panel (Southern Region) reject and the Queanbeyan Council strongly object to the development application for a proposed building of a Waste / Resource Management Facility in an area which is too close to Day Care / Schools / Residential / Recreational Facilities / Sporting Facilities.
Suez / Sita already has a waste management facility in Hume , that is close to other similar facilities.
We as a community appeal to the Joint Regional Planning Panel to REJECT and the Queanbeyan Council OBJECT to the development application of a Waste / Resource Management Facility in an area close to Day-Care Centre / Schools / Residential / Sporting - Recreational Facilities area.
We DO NOT want to walk outside and smell a rubbish bin each day without making the choice to be near one or not.
This development has no place in a residential area .
Updates
February 23, 2016
The silence from the planning panel is frustrating but we are continuing to push forward with our objections. I am tired of the lack of transparency in this process yet I refuse to let this facility become a reality on our doorstep.
Reached 100 supporters
February 23, 2016
74 Comments
The entrances to our city should be welcoming and pleasant and not with a rubbish dump at our main entrance.
I strongly object to such a facility being approved in the middle of Queanbeyan. Why isn't the Hume facility enough? Or is what I have heard, that it is closing down, probably because of Tralee development correct?
I'm very very concerned about the extra traffic on Gilmore Rd and the position of the waste management facility.
No waste as we have to wholesale sleeper company near us and there is enough bad rotten smells from there and QCC does nothing about it so we do not need any more rotten smells up in John Bull Street
There is a child care facility near by and the increase in trucks would make the drop off and pick up more difficult. Also the smells that may eminate from the facility would be unpleasant for the surrounding businesses.
Queanbeyan has worked hard to boost its reputation as a livable small city and has come along way from its struggle town reputation don't do this
I am dumbfounded that this is even being considered!
Don't let this go ahead. QCC need to think about the long term, and this facility shouldn't go ahead.
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The entrances to our city should be welcoming and pleasant and not with a rubbish dump at our main entrance.