Environmental Impact Assessment

Traffic congestion:
This site on victoria road is home to one of sydneys busiest streets, with an average weekday congestion of 75,000 cars, the addition of large trucks will result in potentially significant traffic problems. One must consider the impacts of heavy machinery being used on already busy, congested roads. The increase in traffic during peak periods will result in problematic conditions, especially at the entry and exit point of the site. It is therefore in the councils best interests to manage the increase in congestion by perhaps introducing additional traffic lights at the site. To research this matter further, we will contact the local council and seek advice on how they would proceed in such a scenario.

Water waste:
The site is nearby a river, which is a tributary to the paramatta river, a major water supply of Sydney. This poses a potential danger to the ecosystem If contaminants run off into the river, possibly causing damage to the local fauna and flora. The final report should asses and determine the potential dangerous levels of contaminants and if the bulk materials factory will breach these levels if it doesn’t comply with environmentally friendly guidelines.

Noise pollution:
This is a major concern as in the vicinity of the bulk materials factory are a large array of facilities. These include; schools, pre-schools, housing, businesses. The noise generated from equipment in the facility as well as the trucks entering and leaving the site could be damaging to the productivity of those trying to work around it or the peacefulness of ones household.