Moss Vale Matters - Say No to Plasrefine

30/12/2024

Thank you for standing with us to Say NO! We will always protect our beautiful Southern Highlands & stand by what we know to be RIGHT. Happy new year everyone. Anna 🍃

30/12/2024

A beautiful day out and about today. A bit quieter on the roads and exploring via tourists routes with Anna Phillips. Lunch at the Robertsonpublichouse (of course).

23/12/2024

Thanks for sharing what you love about the Southern Highlands Sandra & Keri. The Koala from Kangaloon. 🍃

19/12/2024

Our community, tourism & economy. Together 2,900 submissions.

Tina Hemming speaks against the Plasrefine development proposed Moss Vale.

18/12/2024

https://youtu.be/azCgm_5i4ho?si=3yhTcPa7ithYSYPU

Thanks for your support Julia. Our Southern Highlands community united to stand up & tell the IPC & NSW State Government that this is Not The Right Site 🛑
At the top of the list is the real threat to Sydney’s drinking water along with the risk of catastrophic fire.

Julia Zamiro speaks against the development of Plasrefine in the Southern Highlands

18/12/2024

Posted on behalf of Kate Ingham
ACTION REQUIRED. As you would be aware the IPC is now considering all the submissions. Correspondence has been sent to the proponent asking additional questions.

Important to know is that NO APPLICATION/CASE has been rejected in the past by the IPC following a recommendation from the Department.

We need to keep the pressure up & make some NOISE! So that Ministers cannot claim their ignorance of the situation we are requesting people do the following:

1. check the minister's contact list: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/nswgovdirectory.

2. Identify which Minister you wish to send the correspondence to. Note you may need to communicate via an online form.

3. Send the same communications to both their electorate office and their Ministerial office.

4. Customise the following letter to your own needs, or send as is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/426137205396225/permalink/1289999755676628

Please use the above link to take you to the template for the ministers letter.
Template can be customised for correspondence. We are also suggesting that you could copy & paste from your written submissions for the different ministers eg - fire & rescue.

If you can get this out before Christmas then they will have some holiday reading!

Merry Christmas to you all and thanks for your great work with this campaign. Please write DONE in the comments of this thread when you have actioned this. Thanks!

The NSW Government Directory provides the contact details for government departments, agencies, offices and other entities within New South Wales.

15/12/2024

A Call to Protect Wingecarribee: Susan Stannard's Address to the IPC on the PlasRefine Proposal

Susan Stannard, Acting Executive Manager of Strategic Outcomes at Wingecarribee Shire Council, spoke to the IPC with a clear message: our community deserves development that respects residents, the environment, and the long-term vision for the region.

Wingecarribee’s Southern Highlands Innovation Park (SHIP) is a 1,000-hectare employment precinct, strategically designed for advanced manufacturing, research, and innovation. However, the PlasRefine proposal risks disrupting this vision and creating severe challenges for nearby residents.

Key concerns include:
Traffic and Safety: The proposal brings an estimated 90 truck movements and 200+ vehicle trips daily, posing congestion and safety risks to nearby residential areas.

Environmental Impact: Potential microplastic pollution threatens local agriculture, water sources, and ecosystems, issues not fully addressed in the current proposal.

Tourism and Economy: Wingecarribee’s economy relies heavily on its environment and local produce, which could be at risk with an industrial development of this nature.

This project isn’t just about one site; it’s about upholding the SHIP master plan and protecting the health and quality of life for Wingecarribee’s community. The Council stands with its residents, advocating for responsible, sustainable development.

Wingecarribee Shire Council Southern Highlands NSW

15/12/2024

Thank You for Speaking Out! Next Steps.

We’ve learned that the current regulations fail to account for the risks posed by plastic recycling facilities. These industries must be treated as hazardous and zoned accordingly!

Next Steps: Let’s demand change! Write to elected officials and key organizations to push for updated regulations that prioritize safety and sustainability.

Here’s a starting point for your outreach:

✅ Stephen Jones MP: [email protected]
✅ Wendy Tuckerman MP: [email protected]
✅ Judy Hannan MP: [email protected]
✅ Barry Arthur: [email protected]
✅ NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA): [email protected]
✅ NSW Dept. of Planning and Environment: [email protected]
✅ Minister for Climate Change, Penny Sharpe: [email protected]
✅ Federal Dept. of Environment Secretary, David Fredericks: [email protected]
✅ Minister for the Environment, Tanya Plibersek: [email protected]
✅ Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction, Trevor Evans: [email protected]
✅ Fire and Rescue NSW (Fire Safety Branch): [email protected]

Share your research and advocate for change to save other communities. Together, we can make a difference.


Wingecarribee Shire Council Wendy Tuckerman MP NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure Judy Hannan MP - Member for Wollondilly Stephen Jones MP Penny Sharpe MLC Tanya Plibersek

15/12/2024

Thank you, Southern Highlands!
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We stood together, and the results speak for themselves. Over 2,900 submissions—a true testament to the strength, unity, and passion of our incredible community.

Your voices have made a difference, and we couldn’t be prouder to stand with each and every one of you. Let’s keep this momentum going and continue to create the change we want to see.

Together, we’re unstoppable.

Wingecarribee Shire Council Wendy Tuckerman MP Judy Hannan MP - Member for Wollondilly NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

15/12/2024

Craig Reucassel investigates PFAS, the 'forever chemicals' found in firefighting foam, waterproof jackets, and even our waterways. Linked to health risks like cancer and high cholesterol, these persistent chemicals are everywhere. With Australia set to ban key PFAS types next year, Craig dives into what this means for our health and the environment. Are we doing enough to tackle this widespread issue?

Take More Action for Cleaner Water. Write to the Senate Select Committee and demand mandatory labelling of the chemicals as well as much lower allowable levels. Australia is lagging behind the rest of the world.
Submit your comments via email: [email protected]
Deadline: Submissions closing date: 19 December 2024.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-23/what-are-the-potential-health-impacts-of-pfas/104134098?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

7.30

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28/11/2024

EVENT NOTICE UPDATE - we are calling it “ Don’t forget the Good Stuff!” - let’s celebrate what we have just achieved together in the past six weeks.
When - next Tuesday 3rd Dec
Where - Surveyors General Inn Berrima it’s a good location as we don’t know how many fabulous warriors can join us.. 🌟
Time - 6.00 - 8.00pm
Drop in for a short or long time to talk about the NEXT steps with our Plasrefine fight as we await the IPC decision.
We look forward to seeing you - Sam & Anna 🌟

26/11/2024

Submission UPDATE- THE IPC is still COUNTING! I spoke to them this morning I must say they are always so happy to help & responsive.
They said that if anyone ever wants to contact them about our case just email & they do their best to reply in 48hours.
They are sending out an update email by the end of the week.
What I did get confirmation on is the following-

🌟The 50 days timeline many people have asked about does apply from the 11th October however the clock (so to speak) has been stopped at least twice so far by the commissioners with questions for GHD or DPHI. They indicated they are working as hard as they can to upload the latest submissions but due to the VOLUME they couldn’t give me an indication of what the latest count is approx.
I thought it was good to hear (and we would expect) the clock ⏰ had stopped already & no doubt after the last submissions it surely will again.
Hope this helps. Anna
We will all await the email 📧

25/11/2024

As the clock ⏰ ticks down I just had to Say “HOLD YOUR HEAD UP HIGH because YOU ARE A LEGEND!” What an extraordinary community we have been these past weeks - we will never forget this & so many new friendships have been made all in the name of what is RIGHT! 🌟

The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men (people) to do nothing” Edmund Burke

24/11/2024

Today at 5.00pm is the close of submissions to the IPC to be heard & state why Plasrefine does not belong in Moss Vale & our beautiful Southern Highlands. Together we are Making Our Voices Heard with 1,544 Submissions to date between 11th Oct - 14th November with 11 more days of submission to be read, & uploaded.

Too close to homes 🏡 catastrophic Fire risk 🔥, Water 💧, Environment Protection 🍃, Human safety 🧡Tourism & Businesses ☕️, agriculture 🍇, bees 🐝, farmers 🥬🐄 🐑 too many trucks 🛻 for our roads
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23/11/2024

Plastic Inferno: Why the PlasRefine Facility Could Be a Firefighting Nightmare

Are we prepared for the unthinkable?

Despite meeting fire safety regulations on paper, the PlasRefine site design may be catastrophically flawed. Recycling facility fires around the world reveal a stark truth: they generate their own fuel, making them nearly impossible to extinguish.

With visuals comparing similar-sized sites like Richmond, Indiana, where 2,000 people were forced to evacuate, we uncover:
Equipment and access challenges for firefighters.
Structural design limitations in fire suppression.

The alarming scale of potential devastation.
If a fire starts here, it won’t just burn—it will rage until nothing remains. Are we truly equipped to manage such a disaster?

Wingecarribee Shire Council Wendy Tuckerman MP NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW RFS Southern Highlands NSW Rural Fire Service NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

22/11/2024

Thank you A Current Affair for sharing our fight!
Schools, children, homes, drinking water, economy, tourism, agriculture- all under threat from Plasrefine.
Greenwashing NSW State Gov 🛑

🛑We will never accept this proposal for the Southern Highlands & we will never abide by a process that deliberately disenfranchises what we know to be right for our community.

🛑This is a high risk, hazardous manufacturing factory which will rip the heart out of our community & the Sydney water drinking catchment.

22/11/2024

There are so many potential threats that will impact our SH community with the proposed Plastic Recycling Reprocessing Factory Plasrefine.
Our villages are vibrant & have some beautiful community businesses that also rely on the visitors (tourism). Thanks Flour Bar Ben you have been a great advocate for our community fight.

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