NOW AVAILABLE: A Guide to our Key Objections

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Right Site!

Right Site!

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In a nutshell...

Just 2km from Moss Vale town centre – near residential streets, where creeks feed into Sydney's water supply – Plasrefine Recycling, a newly registered company, intends to build and operate the nation's largest plastics reprocessing facility. As the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) considers approval, this project is slated to go ahead…

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In a nutshell...

Just 2km from Moss Vale town centre – near residential streets, where creeks feed into Sydney's water supply – Plasrefine Recycling, a newly registered company, intends to build and operate the nation's largest plastics reprocessing facility. As the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) considers approval, this project is slated to go ahead…

Written submissions now close on Monday 25 November.
If you need a hand with this process, ask for help here.

Written submissions close on Mon 25 November.
If you need help with this process, ask us here.

The above guide to our key objections is intended to provide information to support your submissions.
It has been compiled by Dr Dianna Porter – a Southern Highlands resident – and is endorsed by the Moss Vale Matters group.

Written submissions now close on Mon 25 November.
If you need a hand with this process, ask for help here.

The above guide to our key objections is intended to provide information to support your submissions.
It has been compiled by Dr Dianna Porter – a Southern Highlands resident – and is endorsed by the Moss Vale Matters group.

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What is this proposal about?

The proposed development – set to operate 24/7 – intends to convert plastics into flakes, pellets and eventually resins. While plastics recycling is an important component of Australia's National Waste Policy, some corners of the local community have concerns over impacts on:

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air quality – due to by micro-plastics & chemicals
waterways – as the site sits on 2 riparian zones
roads & traffic – with trucks operating 11-hour days
visual amenity – with little buffer zone to residences
future development – in the SH Innovation Park

air quality
due to by micro-plastics & chemicals

waterways
as the site sits on 2 riparian zones

roads & traffic
with trucks operating 11-hour days

visual amenity
with little buffer zone to residences

future development
around the SH Innovation Park

air quality
from chemicals & micro-plastics

waterways
as site sits on 2 riparian zones

roads & traffic
with trucks operating 11hr days

visual amenity
little buffer zone to residences

future development
in the SH Innovation Park

air quality
due to by micro-plastics & chemicals

waterways
as the site sits on 2 riparian zones

roads & traffic
with trucks operating 11-hour days

visual amenity
with little buffer zone to residences

future development
in the SH Innovation Park

For 4 years, a group of locals – under the banner of Moss Vale Matters – has been opposing the proposal, with support from community, council and local MPs. Still, the NSW Department of Planning, Housing & Infrastructure (DPHI) has recommended this project go ahead.

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What lies ahead?

On Monday 28 October and now on Friday 01 November, the IPC is coming to town – to hear from stakeholders, experts and the broader community, before they make their final determination. If you are interested in tabling an opinion related to this state significant development, we're encouraging everyone to make their voice heard.


Independent Planning Commission – Public Meetings:

On Monday 28 October and now on Friday 01 November, the IPC is coming to town – to hear from stakeholders, experts and the broader community, before they make their final determination. If you are interested in tabling an opinion related to this state significant development, we're encouraging everyone to make their voice heard.


IPC – Public Meetings:

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Day 1: Monday 28 October

9am – 7pm (demonstration starts at 8:30am)

Bowral Memorial Hall (in-person meeting)

Day 1: Monday 28 October

9am – 7pm
demonstration starts at 8:30am

Bowral Memorial Hall
in-person meeting

Day 1: Monday 28 October

9am – 7pm
demonstration starts at 8:30am

Bowral Memorial Hall
in-person meeting

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Day 2: Friday 01 November

10am – 4pm

Bowral Memorial Hall (in-person meeting)

Day 2: Friday 01 November

10am – 4pm

Bowral Memorial Hall
in-person meeting

Day 2: Friday 01 November

10am – 4pm

Bowral Memorial Hall
in-person meeting

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Day 3: Tuesday 12 November

10am – 1pm

Bowral Memorial Hall (livestream of meeting)

Day 3: Tuesday 12 November

10am – 1pm

Bowral Memorial Hall
livestream of meeting

Day 3: Tuesday 12 November

10am – 1pm

Bowral Memorial Hall
livestream of meeting

Everyone is able to speak in-person – you'll have up to 5 minutes. If you email submissions@ipcn.nsw.gov.au, they may be able to find a last-minute speaking slot for you.

Even if you choose not to speak, please make sure you attend – and bring a plus one! If you plan on attending without speaking, you do not need to register.

While these meetings are an opportunity for you to speak directly to the panellists and connect with others in the community, the IPC is open to receiving written submissions until Tuesday 19 November.

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Where can I learn more?

There's lots of information out there – some relevant and reliable, some less so. You might like to peruse the following resources if you need to get up-to-speed:

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Article by The Sydney Morning Herald

Presentation by Moss Vale Matters Group

Radio interview on ABC Illawarra

Project overview from Wingecarribee Council

Document hub on the NSW Planning Portal

Article
by The Sydney Morning Herald

Presentation
by Moss Vale Matters Group

Radio interview
on ABC Illawarra

Project overview
from Wingecarribee Shire Council

Document hub
on the NSW Planning Portal

Article
by The Sydney Morning Herald

Presentation
by Moss Vale Matters Group

Radio interview
on ABC Illawarra

Project overview
from Wingecarribee Council

Document hub
on the NSW Planning Portal

Article by The Sydney Morning Herald

Presentation by Moss Vale Matters Group

Radio interview on ABC Illawarra

Project overview from our local Council

Document hub on the NSW Planning Portal

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How else can I get involved?

The 'Say No to Plasrefine' position has the backing of state and federal MPs (including Ms Wendy Tuckerman MP – Member for Goulburn, Ms Judy Hannan MP – Member for Wollondilly, and Hon Stephen Jones MP – Member for Whitlam), expert stakeholders and the local community. If you align with the campaign, feel free to share it with your network via the links below:

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Do you have any materials to share?

Yes, we do!


We're in the process of collating and granting access to a full photo and video library. Some initial images and videos are available at the folder below:

Our community flyer is available for download below – you can print it yourself and circulate it to your network.