News log
This page shows any new or returning visitors, noteworthy News relating to DA 09/2077 in chronological order.
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15/08/10
A new page "ShUT JRPP Briefing 13/08/10" has been added to this website's main menu. This page also contains notes of the events of the day at the packed to overflowing Tomerong School of Arts Hall and a general transcript of the ShUT initial briefing to the JRPP.
13/08/10
Public submissions for the 'Noise Attenuation Wall' close today, but they may accept late entry's.
What's next?
The SCC must now finalise their S79c Recommendations to approve, approve with conditions or reject the DA. This should come out in a week or two. For more information see The JRPP Determination Process page.
Another article today in the South Coast Register "Ownership doubts cast shadow over tip plan"
10/08/10
REMINDER the public submission deadline for the 'Noise Attenuation Wall' near Gumden Lane is the 13/08/10. (See entry below dated 14/07/10).
A New 'Productive Land Use Ideas' page has been added to this site for public suggestions of how better to utilise and rehabilitate quarry land.
Reminder, Next ShUT Meeting Monday 13/09/10 at 7:30 pm at Tomerong School of Arts Hall.
09/08/10
The JRPP 'Public Briefing' was held today with 17 individuals and community groups presenting issues to the panel, including John Hatton (ex Member for South Coast), Councillor Amanda Findley, Councillor John Furgeson, and a reluctant Mayor Paul Green. A notable absence was a representation from the DECCW who were invited. The Tomerong Hall was full to overflowing. The meeting was well managed and seemed to to convey the point that the DA was 'not in the public interest'. A transcription of the ShUT presentation to the briefing should be on the 'Shut Correspondence' page when time permits (by about 12/07/10) and also a general summary of the event will be linked on this news page. Pam Allen, the Chair' of the JRPP said that in all likelihood the matter would be determined on the 21 and/or 22 of October 2010, after working hours in a larger venue (to be advised) allowing the opportunity for most of the concerned Shoalhaven community to attend. see the South Coast Register Articles.. "No Thanks!" and "You can't ignore growing community groundswell".
02/08/10
The JRPP will be holding a 'Public Briefing'on DA 09/2077 at the Tomerong School of Arts Hall, Hawken Rd, Tomerong, on 09/08/10 between 10.00am and 2.00pm. "The purpose of the briefing is to provide an opportunity for the panel to listen to and understand the key issues and community concerns with the proposal". Interested or community groups should have their invites by now. "The Panel Secretariat will prepare a meeting schedule following confirmation of attendees. If you have any questions about the panel process please call Emily Dickson, Panel Secretariat on (02) 9383 2108 or email to emily.dickson@planning.nsw.gov.au ". It seems that groups or individuals will only be able to speak by invitation, and may have to apply in writing for an invitation before 05/08/10.
02/08/10
Updated the 'Quarry map and Photos' page
28/07/10
On 14/07/10 we reported that there was a Proposed Amendment to an Existing Designated Development". Referencing DA 09/2077 notification to residents for an 'approximately 400m long x 5m high Noise Attenuation Wall.
Some points of concern that could be used in Submissions of Objection to Council can be found on our
'Write a Submission to Council - Instructions' page.
26/07/10
At a meeting attended by ShUT members and the DECCW on 23/07/10 a ShUT member said that the meeting was long informative but also raised questions.
23/07/10
A ShUT contingent will be meeting the NSW DECCW (Department of Environment Climate Change and Water) today to clarify some aspects of the GTA's (General Terms of Approval) issued by them on 15/06/10.
Johanna Gash, the Federal Member for Gilmore and Federal Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism has advertised that she (or a member of her staff) will be outside the Tomerong Post Office and General Store, Hawken Rd, Tomerong, between 9.30 and 10.30am on Thursday 27/07/10.
"NOW HEAR THIS" ShUT Rally headlines in the South Coast Register today.
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15/08/10
A new page "ShUT JRPP Briefing 13/08/10" has been added to this website's main menu. This page also contains notes of the events of the day at the packed to overflowing Tomerong School of Arts Hall and a general transcript of the ShUT initial briefing to the JRPP.
13/08/10
Public submissions for the 'Noise Attenuation Wall' close today, but they may accept late entry's.
What's next?
The SCC must now finalise their S79c Recommendations to approve, approve with conditions or reject the DA. This should come out in a week or two. For more information see The JRPP Determination Process page.
Another article today in the South Coast Register "Ownership doubts cast shadow over tip plan"
10/08/10
REMINDER the public submission deadline for the 'Noise Attenuation Wall' near Gumden Lane is the 13/08/10. (See entry below dated 14/07/10).
A New 'Productive Land Use Ideas' page has been added to this site for public suggestions of how better to utilise and rehabilitate quarry land.
Reminder, Next ShUT Meeting Monday 13/09/10 at 7:30 pm at Tomerong School of Arts Hall.
09/08/10
The JRPP 'Public Briefing' was held today with 17 individuals and community groups presenting issues to the panel, including John Hatton (ex Member for South Coast), Councillor Amanda Findley, Councillor John Furgeson, and a reluctant Mayor Paul Green. A notable absence was a representation from the DECCW who were invited. The Tomerong Hall was full to overflowing. The meeting was well managed and seemed to to convey the point that the DA was 'not in the public interest'. A transcription of the ShUT presentation to the briefing should be on the 'Shut Correspondence' page when time permits (by about 12/07/10) and also a general summary of the event will be linked on this news page. Pam Allen, the Chair' of the JRPP said that in all likelihood the matter would be determined on the 21 and/or 22 of October 2010, after working hours in a larger venue (to be advised) allowing the opportunity for most of the concerned Shoalhaven community to attend. see the South Coast Register Articles.. "No Thanks!" and "You can't ignore growing community groundswell".
02/08/10
The JRPP will be holding a 'Public Briefing'on DA 09/2077 at the Tomerong School of Arts Hall, Hawken Rd, Tomerong, on 09/08/10 between 10.00am and 2.00pm. "The purpose of the briefing is to provide an opportunity for the panel to listen to and understand the key issues and community concerns with the proposal". Interested or community groups should have their invites by now. "The Panel Secretariat will prepare a meeting schedule following confirmation of attendees. If you have any questions about the panel process please call Emily Dickson, Panel Secretariat on (02) 9383 2108 or email to emily.dickson@planning.nsw.gov.au ". It seems that groups or individuals will only be able to speak by invitation, and may have to apply in writing for an invitation before 05/08/10.
02/08/10
Updated the 'Quarry map and Photos' page
28/07/10
On 14/07/10 we reported that there was a Proposed Amendment to an Existing Designated Development". Referencing DA 09/2077 notification to residents for an 'approximately 400m long x 5m high Noise Attenuation Wall.
Some points of concern that could be used in Submissions of Objection to Council can be found on our
'Write a Submission to Council - Instructions' page.
26/07/10
At a meeting attended by ShUT members and the DECCW on 23/07/10 a ShUT member said that the meeting was long informative but also raised questions.
23/07/10
A ShUT contingent will be meeting the NSW DECCW (Department of Environment Climate Change and Water) today to clarify some aspects of the GTA's (General Terms of Approval) issued by them on 15/06/10.
Johanna Gash, the Federal Member for Gilmore and Federal Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism has advertised that she (or a member of her staff) will be outside the Tomerong Post Office and General Store, Hawken Rd, Tomerong, between 9.30 and 10.30am on Thursday 27/07/10.
"NOW HEAR THIS" ShUT Rally headlines in the South Coast Register today.
Macquarie St Rally 21/07/10
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21/07/10
The ShUT Rally was a successful event drawing public awareness of environmental, social and economic concerns relating to the DA 09/2077 at Local and State levels.
"Protesters head to state parliament" Page 5 South Coast Register today.
Gathering outside Tomerong School of Arts Hall before Rally
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Shut will soon have relevant facts stating why a 5 x500 metre noise attenuation barrier would be an inappropriate development within the proposed waste facility (watch this space (see.. Write a Submission to Council - Instructions)) for public submissions of objection to the SCC.
16/07/10
A Rally to State Parliament is being organised for Wednesday 21st July. Buses will be leaving from the rear of the Sanctuary Point Shops at 7.50 a.m., Tomerong Hall at 8.00 a.m. and from the parking lot, Bridge Road, Nowra (beside the Bridge Hotel) at 8.30 a.m. Tickets $15.00ea (at cost, or less for pensioners etc..), available from Franka Neville at Aloha Caravan Park Ph: 4443 4211 Mobile: 0400 888 434 or from 'Tomerong General Store'. Let your family and friends (also in Sydney) know they can join the protest too. See.. ShUT South Coast Register Advertisement 141007
ShUT Media Release 160710
15/07/10
Reminder, Next ShUT Meeting Monday 09/08/10 at 7:30 pm at Tomerong School of Arts Hall.
14/07/10
Shoalhaven City Council (SCC) issues "Notification of a Regional Development Application, Proposed Amendment to an Existing Designated Development". Referencing DA 09/2077 notification to residents for an 'approximately 400m long x 5m high Noise Attenuation Wall' near Gumden Lane. This effectively reopens the gate for submissions for the whole DA 09/2077 proposed waste facility, so if you didn't send in a Submission last time then this is your big chance! Submissions must be received by the 13/08/10.
Some points of concern that could be used in Submissions of Objection to Council can be found on our 'Write a Submission to Council - Instructions' page, to get youself and other concerned residents started. If enough letters of objection are received by the SCC then it may be rejected as "Not in the Public Interest".
This will set back the JRPP determination of the DA to 03/09/10 or 21-22/10/10 which are their next available free dates for sitting in the Southern Region.
ShUT takes out a full page advertisement on page 26 in the South Coast Register Wednesday 14/07/10 promoting the upcoming Sydney Rally.
'New hope for tip opponents' see South Coast Register article, link below.
http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/news/local/news/general/new-hope-for-tip-opponents/1884608.aspx
13/07/10
NEW CRITERIA STRENGTHENS WASTE RECOVERY & MINIMISES LANDFILL
See media release.. http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/DesktopModules/MediaCentre/getdocument.aspx?mid=385
08/07/10
A limited quantity of Shut Red T shirts in various sizes and bus tickets for the Macquarie St Rally are available from the Tomerong General Store for $15.00 ea.
07/07/10
"Anti-tip protest for Parliament House" See the South Coast Register article
06/07/10
Reminder, Next ShUT Meeting Monday 12 of July at 7:30 pm at Tomerong Hall
Updated Membership Form x3 to an A4 page in .pdf format.
04/07/10
Support the Sydney rally on Wednesday 21 July.
Why?
The Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW) have given General Terms of Approval for this development to proceed.
The Joint Regional Planning Panel (also appointed by State Government) will now make the final determination on whether the Tip gets approval or not.
It is now a State Government issue....
For more information see our 'flyer 040710'.
25/06/10
If there was ever a time to write to your Local, State and Federal representatives to convey your concerns about this Development Application, this is it! This DA may be Determined by the JRPP as soon as 9th of August 2010 so please hurry. See the 'Lobby Information' page. You may also get inspiration from 'The 'ShUT Submission' Page. We would like to see all concerned Shoalhaven residents flood:
Premier: Kristina Keneally,
Minister for Planning: Tony Kelly,
Minister for the Environment: Frank Sartor,
with written and posted, faxed or emailed objections to this grossly inappropriate DA risking Jervis Bay and St Georges Basin Shoalhavens Tourism Heartland.
23/06/10
What now
Below is a simple brief summary of the overall DA process from about now.
See the 'JRPP Determination Process' page for more information.
23/06/10
Change of bank account advice.
Shut has changed its bank account to the following:
Bank: Bendigo Bank
Account name: SHUT Inc
BSB: 633-000
Account number: 140153503
Some of our old membership forms may have the old banking information.
If you would like to support our work in any way please see our 'Support us' page.
22/06/10
Reminder, Next Meeting Monday 12 of July at 7:30 pm at Tomerong Hall (please note change to 2nd Monday of the month)
15/06/10
The Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW) have given General Terms of Approval for this development to proceed.
The DECCW (old EPA) in a 21 Page document sent to the SCC (Shoalhaven City Council), has given conditional approval to DA09/2077 (See.. http://www3.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/DES/modules/DocumentMaster/ViewDocument.aspx?key=WBDGp4miYg4%3d&size=831839). If the above link doesn't work, this document can also be accessed from the SCC website under DA Tracking. The SCC is now expected to send its Section 79c (recommendations) document to the JRPP. See also The JRPP Determination process and the South Coast Register article 23/06/10.
09/06/10
'The South Coast Register' has published a Letter to the Editor from Shut. See http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/news/opinion/letters/general/gulf-spill-style-risk-with-tip/1853525.aspx
03/06/10
Reference our entry, 'Greens questions' on 26/04/10 and 'planning ministers answers' logged here on 26/05/10, see the linked response from the 'Green's' re questions in parliament,
The answers linked below are from the Answers to Greens questions from Minister of Environment and Climate Change [State]
'Green's' (State) questions on notice
Answers to Greens questions from Minister of Environment and Climate Change [State]
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26/05/10
Reference our entry on the 26/04/10, Planning Minister Kelly's response to Greens MP Silvia Hales questions, as set out below:
Planning Minister Kelly's response to Greens MP Silvia Hales questions
'Green's' (State) questions on notice
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24/05/10
The SCC has Circulated a 'Notice of Development and/or subdivision Application' to a few residents in Gumden Lane using the DA09/2077 reference number. This DA is for "A proposed 5 metre high noise attenuation barrier located along the Eastern side of Gumden Lane which has been designed to reduce the associated truck noise, as a result of the existing quarry and proposed non putrescible waste facility operations, from emanating onto the existing tourist development located at lot 3 DP 775296 Bayly Rd, Tomerong."
19/05/10
Update....The DA09/2077 application process is waiting for a decision from the 'Department of Environment Climate Change and Water' (DECCW, old EPA) to approve or reject the issue of an 'environmental licence' for the 'waste facility' operation. The DECCW previously rejected DA09/2077 with reasons in mid February 2010. The applicant attempted to address these DECCW concerns on 09/04/10. It is assumed that a DECCW decision will be announced shortly. When the DECCW decision is made, it will be logged here. If the DECCW rejects the waste facility environmental licence, then there is no reason for the application to go further.
11/05/10
Reminder, Next Meeting Monday 21 June at 7:30 pm at Tomerong Hall (please note change to 3rd Monday of the month for this month only, because of the June long weekend falling on Monday the 14th)
05/05/10
Reminder, Next Meeting Monday 10 May at 7:30 pm at Tomerong Hall (please note change to 2nd Monday of the month)
26/04/10
Greens' MP rubbishes tip plans
The New South Wales Greens say plans to build a tip at Tomerong, west of Jervis Bay, are flawed. The Greens have raised a number of issues regarding the plans for the tip, questioning the sense in building a major waste facility in the Jervis Bay catchment area.
Greens' MP Silvia Hale says locating the tip in an old quarry raises doubts as to whether the site can be adequately secured against leakage.
She says previous blasting and rock fracturing at the proposed site calls into question whether waste material could be kept out of Tomerong Creek, which feeds into Jervis Bay.
She says a safety precaution like a dam may not be enough protection.
"The problem with building a dam is that dams are capable of breaking, of leaking, and particularly if you have a very severe weather event there's the prospect of the dam giving way," she said.
"The area where the tip is proposed is already flood prone, so I would be very worried about the dam being breached."
Ms Hale says she is also worried that the power to make decisions about the tip has been removed from the community and given to a Joint Regional Planning Panel.
She says this means those affected most by planning decisions have little say in them.
"Whatever you think of the local council, you do have the opportunity every four years to vote in elections and possibly completely change your councillors, but with appointed Government panels you don't have that opportunity," she said.
"It's incredibly undemocratic and a way the Government has devised of turning its back on community opinion."
See Greens press release
14/04/10
Shut has sent a letter to the SCC and JRPP describing the 'social impacts' damage that the ongoing DA is having on the community and asking for an end to any more extensions of time given by the SCC for the applicant to lodge outstanding papers.
Social Impacts are the changes in people, families, and communities resulting from an event, in this case the lodging and future prospects of DA09/2077.
If you have had, or heard of an adverse 'Social Impact' story relating to DA09/2077, whether it be mental or physical health, stress, sleeplessness, financial, family, etc.., then ShUT would like to know about it for our JRPP submission. Please contact us with a summary of the story and your contact details.
11/04/10
On 09/04/10 the applicants of DA09/2077 Watkinson Apperley Pty Ltd for the proponents Tomerong Waste Pty Ltd, have lodged a one hundred odd page document at the eleventh hour in an attempt to address issues raised by the SCC and the DECCW relating to the DA. This document can be seen on the SCC website (see entry 05/03/10, below). Note: Some people are experiencing problems opening the 45Mb .pdf document. Hopefully this will be resolved soon.
09/04/10
Correction, Shut General Meeting to be held at 7.30pm at the Tomerong School of Arts Tue 20/04/10. (not 13/04/10 as stated on 18/03/10).
08/04/10
Sources have indicated that the deadline for lodgment by the applicant of all relevant
papers relating to DA09/2077 to the Shoalhaven City Council (SCC) is 09/04/10, the only authority that can extend this deadline is the SCC Planning department.
07/04/10
A successful ShUT rally at the Gumden Lane quarry gates with about 100 locals attending including SCC Councillor Proust. Crews from Channel Ten, Win Nine and the South Coast Register turned up to cover the rally.
06/04/10
At very short notice both Channel Ten Sydney and WIN TV will now be at the Gumden Lane rally at the quarry gates at 9.30am Wednesday 07/04/10.
31/03/10
Shoalhaven Lord Mayor, Paul Green said on 2st today that he would consider a new council vote to allow 2 local members on the JRPP for DA09/2077 if the need arose, after the council's unanimous vote against, earlier in 2009.
Councillor Watson on the 2st news today said, (words to the effect), that he would lodge a "notice of motion" for Shoalhaven City Council to reconsider nominating 2 local positions on the JRPP panel, it was time for the SCC to move forward.
30/03/10
Johanna Gash, Federal Member for Gilmore reinforced her statement in the media today, that she was against the DA09/2077. She also criticised Shoalhaven City Councillors for not taking the opportunity of placing 2 appropriately qualified persons on the currently 3 strong, Southern JRPP Panel to represent the Shoalhaven. Johanna also advised that Shoalhaven City Councillors are authorised to, and should, lodge individual submissions relating to DA09/2077 to the JRPP.
28/03/10
There is no information on the JRPP website about DA09/2077 (except for lodgement details) application status or judgment date, to date (except for Status = "Assessment" and Documents = "There were no Documents Found" .
http://jrpp.planning.nsw.gov.au/DevelopmentRegister/tabid/62/language/en-AU/Default.aspx
There has been no entries in the SCC DA tracking website since the DECCW (old EPA) refusal dated 24/02/10 (mentioned below on 05/03/10), and a "interim response form" with no explanation or support documents dated 22/02/10.
26/03/10
Shelley Hancock, State Member for South Coast has issued a press release stating that she does not support the DA09/2077. See Shelley Hancock press release letter.
25/03/10
At a meeting between about 20 local residents, some ShUT members and Johanna Gash at 2.30 this afternoon outside the Tomerong Post Office and General Store. Johanna Gash stated that she did not support the DA09/2077. See 'South Coast Register' article.
Shoalhaven City Councillor Furgeson attended the same meeting and stated that Councillors had legal advice that they could make public statements about DA09/2077 without fear of litigation.
25/03/10
2st News, this morning has reported that Johanna Gash the Federal Member for Gilmore has come out in what seems to be support of the DA09/2077.
23/03/10
A ShUT contingent has an appointment with Shelley Hancock today.
Joanna Gash has advertised that she will be outside the Tomerong Store at 2.30 Thursday afternoon. A ShUT contingent will be asking Johanna if she is for, or against the DA09/2077.
18/03/10
Reminder, Shut General Meeting to be held at 7.30pm at the Tomerong School of Arts Tue 13/04/10
17/03/10
Facebook, (search) "NO Tomerong Tip (Shoalhaven Unwanted Tip)" 610 members at 17/03/10
Name: NO Tomerong Tip (Shoalhaven Unwanted Tip)
Category: Geography - Regions
Description: Information for Shoalhaven residents concerned about the current Development Application for a 'Non-Putrescible Waste facility' at Tomerong Quarry, 146 Parnell Rd Tomerong, NSW, 2540
Privacy Type: Open: All content is public.
See graphic below
See also - Facebook "Stop the Tomerong Tip" (mentioned here on 19/02/10)
16/07/10
A Rally to State Parliament is being organised for Wednesday 21st July. Buses will be leaving from the rear of the Sanctuary Point Shops at 7.50 a.m., Tomerong Hall at 8.00 a.m. and from the parking lot, Bridge Road, Nowra (beside the Bridge Hotel) at 8.30 a.m. Tickets $15.00ea (at cost, or less for pensioners etc..), available from Franka Neville at Aloha Caravan Park Ph: 4443 4211 Mobile: 0400 888 434 or from 'Tomerong General Store'. Let your family and friends (also in Sydney) know they can join the protest too. See.. ShUT South Coast Register Advertisement 141007
ShUT Media Release 160710
15/07/10
Reminder, Next ShUT Meeting Monday 09/08/10 at 7:30 pm at Tomerong School of Arts Hall.
14/07/10
Shoalhaven City Council (SCC) issues "Notification of a Regional Development Application, Proposed Amendment to an Existing Designated Development". Referencing DA 09/2077 notification to residents for an 'approximately 400m long x 5m high Noise Attenuation Wall' near Gumden Lane. This effectively reopens the gate for submissions for the whole DA 09/2077 proposed waste facility, so if you didn't send in a Submission last time then this is your big chance! Submissions must be received by the 13/08/10.
Some points of concern that could be used in Submissions of Objection to Council can be found on our 'Write a Submission to Council - Instructions' page, to get youself and other concerned residents started. If enough letters of objection are received by the SCC then it may be rejected as "Not in the Public Interest".
This will set back the JRPP determination of the DA to 03/09/10 or 21-22/10/10 which are their next available free dates for sitting in the Southern Region.
ShUT takes out a full page advertisement on page 26 in the South Coast Register Wednesday 14/07/10 promoting the upcoming Sydney Rally.
'New hope for tip opponents' see South Coast Register article, link below.
http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/news/local/news/general/new-hope-for-tip-opponents/1884608.aspx
13/07/10
NEW CRITERIA STRENGTHENS WASTE RECOVERY & MINIMISES LANDFILL
See media release.. http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/DesktopModules/MediaCentre/getdocument.aspx?mid=385
08/07/10
A limited quantity of Shut Red T shirts in various sizes and bus tickets for the Macquarie St Rally are available from the Tomerong General Store for $15.00 ea.
07/07/10
"Anti-tip protest for Parliament House" See the South Coast Register article
06/07/10
Reminder, Next ShUT Meeting Monday 12 of July at 7:30 pm at Tomerong Hall
Updated Membership Form x3 to an A4 page in .pdf format.
04/07/10
Support the Sydney rally on Wednesday 21 July.
Why?
The Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW) have given General Terms of Approval for this development to proceed.
The Joint Regional Planning Panel (also appointed by State Government) will now make the final determination on whether the Tip gets approval or not.
It is now a State Government issue....
For more information see our 'flyer 040710'.
25/06/10
If there was ever a time to write to your Local, State and Federal representatives to convey your concerns about this Development Application, this is it! This DA may be Determined by the JRPP as soon as 9th of August 2010 so please hurry. See the 'Lobby Information' page. You may also get inspiration from 'The 'ShUT Submission' Page. We would like to see all concerned Shoalhaven residents flood:
Premier: Kristina Keneally,
Minister for Planning: Tony Kelly,
Minister for the Environment: Frank Sartor,
with written and posted, faxed or emailed objections to this grossly inappropriate DA risking Jervis Bay and St Georges Basin Shoalhavens Tourism Heartland.
23/06/10
What now
Below is a simple brief summary of the overall DA process from about now.
- As the DECCW has now granted general terms of approval with conditions, for DA 09/2077.
- The SCC planning department finalises its 'Section 79c' recommendation document and sends it to the JRPP (sidestepping the locally elected SCC councillors determination process).
- The JRPP may organise a preliminary meeting with the public.
- The JRPP makes a decision on the DA.
- The JRPP sets a determination date and suitable venue where authorised people will be invited and allowed a limited time to speak about the DA. Authorised people may be some or all people who lodged a written submission to the SCC concerning DA09/2077 (about 700 people). This may be about mid August.
- The JRPP may require more time to deliberate the DA after public submissions (If any 'new' relative information is presented).
- The JRPP will then hand down one of three possible determinations (reject, approve or approve with conditions) which will either agree with the SCC 'section 79c' or disagree.
- If the JRPP determination disagrees with the SCC 'Section 79c' recommendation document, the SCC will go back and reevaluate the DA.
- When the SCC 'Section 79c' report agrees with the JRPP determination (reject, approve or approve with conditions) then that will be the determination.
- Then the SCC will take the determination and act as the 'Consenting Authority' as per normal.
See the 'JRPP Determination Process' page for more information.
23/06/10
Change of bank account advice.
Shut has changed its bank account to the following:
Bank: Bendigo Bank
Account name: SHUT Inc
BSB: 633-000
Account number: 140153503
Some of our old membership forms may have the old banking information.
If you would like to support our work in any way please see our 'Support us' page.
22/06/10
Reminder, Next Meeting Monday 12 of July at 7:30 pm at Tomerong Hall (please note change to 2nd Monday of the month)
15/06/10
The Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW) have given General Terms of Approval for this development to proceed.
The DECCW (old EPA) in a 21 Page document sent to the SCC (Shoalhaven City Council), has given conditional approval to DA09/2077 (See.. http://www3.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/DES/modules/DocumentMaster/ViewDocument.aspx?key=WBDGp4miYg4%3d&size=831839). If the above link doesn't work, this document can also be accessed from the SCC website under DA Tracking. The SCC is now expected to send its Section 79c (recommendations) document to the JRPP. See also The JRPP Determination process and the South Coast Register article 23/06/10.
09/06/10
'The South Coast Register' has published a Letter to the Editor from Shut. See http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/news/opinion/letters/general/gulf-spill-style-risk-with-tip/1853525.aspx
03/06/10
Reference our entry, 'Greens questions' on 26/04/10 and 'planning ministers answers' logged here on 26/05/10, see the linked response from the 'Green's' re questions in parliament,
The answers linked below are from the Answers to Greens questions from Minister of Environment and Climate Change [State]
'Green's' (State) questions on notice
Answers to Greens questions from Minister of Environment and Climate Change [State]
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26/05/10
Reference our entry on the 26/04/10, Planning Minister Kelly's response to Greens MP Silvia Hales questions, as set out below:
Planning Minister Kelly's response to Greens MP Silvia Hales questions
'Green's' (State) questions on notice
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24/05/10
The SCC has Circulated a 'Notice of Development and/or subdivision Application' to a few residents in Gumden Lane using the DA09/2077 reference number. This DA is for "A proposed 5 metre high noise attenuation barrier located along the Eastern side of Gumden Lane which has been designed to reduce the associated truck noise, as a result of the existing quarry and proposed non putrescible waste facility operations, from emanating onto the existing tourist development located at lot 3 DP 775296 Bayly Rd, Tomerong."
19/05/10
Update....The DA09/2077 application process is waiting for a decision from the 'Department of Environment Climate Change and Water' (DECCW, old EPA) to approve or reject the issue of an 'environmental licence' for the 'waste facility' operation. The DECCW previously rejected DA09/2077 with reasons in mid February 2010. The applicant attempted to address these DECCW concerns on 09/04/10. It is assumed that a DECCW decision will be announced shortly. When the DECCW decision is made, it will be logged here. If the DECCW rejects the waste facility environmental licence, then there is no reason for the application to go further.
11/05/10
Reminder, Next Meeting Monday 21 June at 7:30 pm at Tomerong Hall (please note change to 3rd Monday of the month for this month only, because of the June long weekend falling on Monday the 14th)
05/05/10
Reminder, Next Meeting Monday 10 May at 7:30 pm at Tomerong Hall (please note change to 2nd Monday of the month)
26/04/10
Greens' MP rubbishes tip plans
The New South Wales Greens say plans to build a tip at Tomerong, west of Jervis Bay, are flawed. The Greens have raised a number of issues regarding the plans for the tip, questioning the sense in building a major waste facility in the Jervis Bay catchment area.
Greens' MP Silvia Hale says locating the tip in an old quarry raises doubts as to whether the site can be adequately secured against leakage.
She says previous blasting and rock fracturing at the proposed site calls into question whether waste material could be kept out of Tomerong Creek, which feeds into Jervis Bay.
She says a safety precaution like a dam may not be enough protection.
"The problem with building a dam is that dams are capable of breaking, of leaking, and particularly if you have a very severe weather event there's the prospect of the dam giving way," she said.
"The area where the tip is proposed is already flood prone, so I would be very worried about the dam being breached."
Ms Hale says she is also worried that the power to make decisions about the tip has been removed from the community and given to a Joint Regional Planning Panel.
She says this means those affected most by planning decisions have little say in them.
"Whatever you think of the local council, you do have the opportunity every four years to vote in elections and possibly completely change your councillors, but with appointed Government panels you don't have that opportunity," she said.
"It's incredibly undemocratic and a way the Government has devised of turning its back on community opinion."
See Greens press release
14/04/10
Shut has sent a letter to the SCC and JRPP describing the 'social impacts' damage that the ongoing DA is having on the community and asking for an end to any more extensions of time given by the SCC for the applicant to lodge outstanding papers.
Social Impacts are the changes in people, families, and communities resulting from an event, in this case the lodging and future prospects of DA09/2077.
If you have had, or heard of an adverse 'Social Impact' story relating to DA09/2077, whether it be mental or physical health, stress, sleeplessness, financial, family, etc.., then ShUT would like to know about it for our JRPP submission. Please contact us with a summary of the story and your contact details.
11/04/10
On 09/04/10 the applicants of DA09/2077 Watkinson Apperley Pty Ltd for the proponents Tomerong Waste Pty Ltd, have lodged a one hundred odd page document at the eleventh hour in an attempt to address issues raised by the SCC and the DECCW relating to the DA. This document can be seen on the SCC website (see entry 05/03/10, below). Note: Some people are experiencing problems opening the 45Mb .pdf document. Hopefully this will be resolved soon.
09/04/10
Correction, Shut General Meeting to be held at 7.30pm at the Tomerong School of Arts Tue 20/04/10. (not 13/04/10 as stated on 18/03/10).
08/04/10
Sources have indicated that the deadline for lodgment by the applicant of all relevant
papers relating to DA09/2077 to the Shoalhaven City Council (SCC) is 09/04/10, the only authority that can extend this deadline is the SCC Planning department.
07/04/10
A successful ShUT rally at the Gumden Lane quarry gates with about 100 locals attending including SCC Councillor Proust. Crews from Channel Ten, Win Nine and the South Coast Register turned up to cover the rally.
06/04/10
At very short notice both Channel Ten Sydney and WIN TV will now be at the Gumden Lane rally at the quarry gates at 9.30am Wednesday 07/04/10.
31/03/10
Shoalhaven Lord Mayor, Paul Green said on 2st today that he would consider a new council vote to allow 2 local members on the JRPP for DA09/2077 if the need arose, after the council's unanimous vote against, earlier in 2009.
Councillor Watson on the 2st news today said, (words to the effect), that he would lodge a "notice of motion" for Shoalhaven City Council to reconsider nominating 2 local positions on the JRPP panel, it was time for the SCC to move forward.
30/03/10
Johanna Gash, Federal Member for Gilmore reinforced her statement in the media today, that she was against the DA09/2077. She also criticised Shoalhaven City Councillors for not taking the opportunity of placing 2 appropriately qualified persons on the currently 3 strong, Southern JRPP Panel to represent the Shoalhaven. Johanna also advised that Shoalhaven City Councillors are authorised to, and should, lodge individual submissions relating to DA09/2077 to the JRPP.
28/03/10
There is no information on the JRPP website about DA09/2077 (except for lodgement details) application status or judgment date, to date (except for Status = "Assessment" and Documents = "There were no Documents Found" .
http://jrpp.planning.nsw.gov.au/DevelopmentRegister/tabid/62/language/en-AU/Default.aspx
There has been no entries in the SCC DA tracking website since the DECCW (old EPA) refusal dated 24/02/10 (mentioned below on 05/03/10), and a "interim response form" with no explanation or support documents dated 22/02/10.
26/03/10
Shelley Hancock, State Member for South Coast has issued a press release stating that she does not support the DA09/2077. See Shelley Hancock press release letter.
25/03/10
At a meeting between about 20 local residents, some ShUT members and Johanna Gash at 2.30 this afternoon outside the Tomerong Post Office and General Store. Johanna Gash stated that she did not support the DA09/2077. See 'South Coast Register' article.
Shoalhaven City Councillor Furgeson attended the same meeting and stated that Councillors had legal advice that they could make public statements about DA09/2077 without fear of litigation.
25/03/10
2st News, this morning has reported that Johanna Gash the Federal Member for Gilmore has come out in what seems to be support of the DA09/2077.
23/03/10
A ShUT contingent has an appointment with Shelley Hancock today.
Joanna Gash has advertised that she will be outside the Tomerong Store at 2.30 Thursday afternoon. A ShUT contingent will be asking Johanna if she is for, or against the DA09/2077.
18/03/10
Reminder, Shut General Meeting to be held at 7.30pm at the Tomerong School of Arts Tue 13/04/10
17/03/10
Facebook, (search) "NO Tomerong Tip (Shoalhaven Unwanted Tip)" 610 members at 17/03/10
Name: NO Tomerong Tip (Shoalhaven Unwanted Tip)
Category: Geography - Regions
Description: Information for Shoalhaven residents concerned about the current Development Application for a 'Non-Putrescible Waste facility' at Tomerong Quarry, 146 Parnell Rd Tomerong, NSW, 2540
Privacy Type: Open: All content is public.
See graphic below
See also - Facebook "Stop the Tomerong Tip" (mentioned here on 19/02/10)
06/03/10
Reminder, Shut General Meeting to be held at 7.30pm at the Tomerong School of Arts Tue 16/03/10
05/03/10
The Development Application (DA) 09/2077 has hit a hurdle.
In Brief, on about the 19/03/10 the NSW Department of Environment Climate Change and Water (DECCW) informed the Shoalhaven City Council (SCC) that it could not support issuing an Environmental Licence for the proposed Waste Facility in it's present form. More reports were requested etc.. What this means will become clearer in the next couple of weeks. For more information try
http://www3.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/DES/modules/DocumentMaster/ViewDocument.aspx?key=s6h78qLMJf8%3d&size=185200
or, if that doesn't work, see the SCC website > Development > DA Tracking at
http://www3.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/DES/modules/applicationmaster/default.aspx?page=search [then click 'enter'] 146, Parnell Rd, Tomerong, Development Application, [then click 'search'] wait about 3 minutes then look towards the bottom of the list for "D10/42080 DECCW Referral Response - Lot 4 DP 775296 146" (this page has all the submissions to SCC also).
03/03/10
Joanna Gash facilitates quarry meeting at the quarry with ShUT contingent.
Four ShUT members met one of the proposed waste facility DA stake holders and were given a guided tour of the 'Bellfields' Property.
19/02/10
Reply from Councillor Amanda Findlay to ShUT
Facebook, (search) "stop the tomerong tip" 344 members at 19/02/10
Name: stop the tomerong tip
Category: Common Interest - Current Events
Description: the coucil is planning on putting a tip in the tomerong quarry this will affect the whole bay and basin area
Privacy Type: Open: All content is public.
Shut General Meeting to be held at 7.30pm at the Tomerong School of Arts Tue 16/03/10
18/02/10
ShUT meeting with Johanna Gash.
A contingent of ShUT members had a meeting with Joanna Gash, the Federal member for Gilmore. The meeting clarified certain aspects of the proposed DA 09/2077 that Joanna had been unaware. Joanna said she had been misinformed earlier about the DA and after confirming some details herself, she would soon be making a statement.
05/02/10
New page "ShUT Correspondance" published
19/01/10
Shut General Meeting to be held at 7.30pm at the Tomerong School of Arts Tue 19/01/10
01/10
'No Tip' Signs Missing.
To increase awareness of the proposed waste facility DA 09/2077 in the Shoalhaven. The ShUT group placed quite a few signs in high visibility locations (mostly on private property). The majority of these signs have been removed by person/s unknown. In early January this sign removal process was compounded by the Shoalhaven City Council Rangers Department, contacting ShUT and demanding ShUT to remove all signs on public property within 72 hours. This demand was in response to an apparent detailed written complaint. ShUT complied with this demand promptly.
If you would like to draw attention, and show your opposition to 'The Proposed Waste Facility' upstream from Huskisson, Vincentia, St Georges Basin and Sanctuary Point, you may consider downloading, printing and displaying a (Shoalhaven, Jervis Bay or St Georges Basin) 'No Tip' A4 or A5 (1/2 A4) sign on your fence, window, car, etc.. Click link 'Printable Signs'.
Reminder, Shut General Meeting to be held at 7.30pm at the Tomerong School of Arts Tue 16/03/10
05/03/10
The Development Application (DA) 09/2077 has hit a hurdle.
In Brief, on about the 19/03/10 the NSW Department of Environment Climate Change and Water (DECCW) informed the Shoalhaven City Council (SCC) that it could not support issuing an Environmental Licence for the proposed Waste Facility in it's present form. More reports were requested etc.. What this means will become clearer in the next couple of weeks. For more information try
http://www3.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/DES/modules/DocumentMaster/ViewDocument.aspx?key=s6h78qLMJf8%3d&size=185200
or, if that doesn't work, see the SCC website > Development > DA Tracking at
http://www3.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/DES/modules/applicationmaster/default.aspx?page=search [then click 'enter'] 146, Parnell Rd, Tomerong, Development Application, [then click 'search'] wait about 3 minutes then look towards the bottom of the list for "D10/42080 DECCW Referral Response - Lot 4 DP 775296 146" (this page has all the submissions to SCC also).
03/03/10
Joanna Gash facilitates quarry meeting at the quarry with ShUT contingent.
Four ShUT members met one of the proposed waste facility DA stake holders and were given a guided tour of the 'Bellfields' Property.
19/02/10
Reply from Councillor Amanda Findlay to ShUT
Facebook, (search) "stop the tomerong tip" 344 members at 19/02/10
Name: stop the tomerong tip
Category: Common Interest - Current Events
Description: the coucil is planning on putting a tip in the tomerong quarry this will affect the whole bay and basin area
Privacy Type: Open: All content is public.
Shut General Meeting to be held at 7.30pm at the Tomerong School of Arts Tue 16/03/10
18/02/10
ShUT meeting with Johanna Gash.
A contingent of ShUT members had a meeting with Joanna Gash, the Federal member for Gilmore. The meeting clarified certain aspects of the proposed DA 09/2077 that Joanna had been unaware. Joanna said she had been misinformed earlier about the DA and after confirming some details herself, she would soon be making a statement.
05/02/10
New page "ShUT Correspondance" published
19/01/10
Shut General Meeting to be held at 7.30pm at the Tomerong School of Arts Tue 19/01/10
01/10
'No Tip' Signs Missing.
To increase awareness of the proposed waste facility DA 09/2077 in the Shoalhaven. The ShUT group placed quite a few signs in high visibility locations (mostly on private property). The majority of these signs have been removed by person/s unknown. In early January this sign removal process was compounded by the Shoalhaven City Council Rangers Department, contacting ShUT and demanding ShUT to remove all signs on public property within 72 hours. This demand was in response to an apparent detailed written complaint. ShUT complied with this demand promptly.
If you would like to draw attention, and show your opposition to 'The Proposed Waste Facility' upstream from Huskisson, Vincentia, St Georges Basin and Sanctuary Point, you may consider downloading, printing and displaying a (Shoalhaven, Jervis Bay or St Georges Basin) 'No Tip' A4 or A5 (1/2 A4) sign on your fence, window, car, etc.. Click link 'Printable Signs'.
08/12/09
Sources have indicated that the JRPP will be deciding on DA09/2077 in February/March 2010.
29/11/09
To all ShUT members and supporters,
Over the holiday period, we would like to flood the Shoalhaven (and wider) with awareness of the proposed tip and our concerns about it.
The flyers have been made up to go on cars, in shop windows or even on your front door etc.
If you have a colour printer at home, please print some off and get them out there. You have a choice of "St Georges Basin treasured not trashed" "Jervis Bay treasured not trashed" or "Shoalhaven treasured not trashed" Printable A4 Signs
If you do not have the facility to print them, get in touch with us by reply email and we will get some to you. Let us know which one you want, how many and A4 or A5.
Sources have indicated that the JRPP will be deciding on DA09/2077 in February/March 2010.
29/11/09
To all ShUT members and supporters,
Over the holiday period, we would like to flood the Shoalhaven (and wider) with awareness of the proposed tip and our concerns about it.
The flyers have been made up to go on cars, in shop windows or even on your front door etc.
If you have a colour printer at home, please print some off and get them out there. You have a choice of "St Georges Basin treasured not trashed" "Jervis Bay treasured not trashed" or "Shoalhaven treasured not trashed" Printable A4 Signs
If you do not have the facility to print them, get in touch with us by reply email and we will get some to you. Let us know which one you want, how many and A4 or A5.
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We are also having a membership drive - more members, more muscle. To this end we have attached the membership form. There are two ways you can help ShUT here.
1. If you have not already paid the $5 membership, we would appreciate you doing so, although we respect the choice of people to simply be 'friends'.
2. Run off some copies of the form and keep them in your car - people will ask what the ShUT sign on your car is about - sign them up. Membership form flyer
Finally we have a whole new run of the large and half size corflute signs for distribution. Since so many of them were removed last time, we are now wanting to put them on private property. If you have access to a good site, Please let us know. We especially are looking for HIGH VISIBILITY SPOTS in the wider Shoalhaven - Kangaroo Valley, Berry, Milton etc.
The next ShUT General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 15 December, commencing at 7.30 p.m. at Tomerong School of Arts.
Thanks for your support ShUT Steering Committee
25/11/09 Next ShUT General Meeting Tuesday 15 December at 7:30 pm at Tomerong Hall.
17/11/09 There will be a ShUT Meeting at 7.30pm on Tuesday 17/11/09 at Tomerong Hall.
16/10/09 Public submissions to Shoalhaven Council end with over 700 submissions lodged. This is a record for the Shoalhaven City Council.
03/10/09 Overview of the residents briefing meeting held at Vincentia High School.
Video of parts of the meeting is available at http://home.exetel.com.au/tomerong/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=12
30/09/09. ShUT Flyer and Membership Form
29/09/09. A Resident's Briefing Meeting has been scheduled for 1 October 2009 at Vincentia High School commencing at 7.00pm. As per Council's Community Consultation Policy. According to Shoalhaven City Council "All interested members of the public are invited to attend."
21/09/09. The Shoalhaven City Council has unanimously this evening voted for an extension of 21 days (ending 16 October 2009) to submit objections to the proposed Tomerong Mega Tip.
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1. If you have not already paid the $5 membership, we would appreciate you doing so, although we respect the choice of people to simply be 'friends'.
2. Run off some copies of the form and keep them in your car - people will ask what the ShUT sign on your car is about - sign them up. Membership form flyer
Finally we have a whole new run of the large and half size corflute signs for distribution. Since so many of them were removed last time, we are now wanting to put them on private property. If you have access to a good site, Please let us know. We especially are looking for HIGH VISIBILITY SPOTS in the wider Shoalhaven - Kangaroo Valley, Berry, Milton etc.
The next ShUT General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 15 December, commencing at 7.30 p.m. at Tomerong School of Arts.
Thanks for your support ShUT Steering Committee
25/11/09 Next ShUT General Meeting Tuesday 15 December at 7:30 pm at Tomerong Hall.
17/11/09 There will be a ShUT Meeting at 7.30pm on Tuesday 17/11/09 at Tomerong Hall.
16/10/09 Public submissions to Shoalhaven Council end with over 700 submissions lodged. This is a record for the Shoalhaven City Council.
03/10/09 Overview of the residents briefing meeting held at Vincentia High School.
Video of parts of the meeting is available at http://home.exetel.com.au/tomerong/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=12
30/09/09. ShUT Flyer and Membership Form
29/09/09. A Resident's Briefing Meeting has been scheduled for 1 October 2009 at Vincentia High School commencing at 7.00pm. As per Council's Community Consultation Policy. According to Shoalhaven City Council "All interested members of the public are invited to attend."
21/09/09. The Shoalhaven City Council has unanimously this evening voted for an extension of 21 days (ending 16 October 2009) to submit objections to the proposed Tomerong Mega Tip.
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