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WHITE Rock Road residents Edwald Lehner and Peter Montgomery have gone to great lengths preparing submissions for council that detail why it should reject a go-kart track development proposed for the Lamberton Field site.
Noise and air pollution issues are their main concerns and the pair believe a location near Mt Panorama would be better suited for the track.
Mr Lehner and his wife have attended a go-kart meeting at Orange to see for themselves the impact of this type of facility could have on their quality of lfe.
“There is an impression given that all pollution would be spread over a track that’s operating seven days a week,” Mr Lehner’s submission states. “In fact, the bulk of the operation will take place on Saturday and Sunday, possibly including long weekends, such as Easter and Christmas.
“There is no mention of the public address system which is in use every 10 minutes or so, amounting to some 50 announcements per day. We can hear very clearly announcements made on open days at the Scots School and also those from the showground.
“A further problem with the noise pollution is that it is based on six go-karts being in place on the four hectare site while, in fact, up to 24 karts can occupy the track at any one time. We suggest a further study of the more likely noise pollution be undertaken.”
Mr Lehner says air pollution is a bigger issue than is claimed in the Statement of Environment Effects.
“On my visit to the meeting in Orange I developed a headache and sore throat within less than an hour,” his submission states. “We suggest that an appropriately qualified independent person be engaged by the applicant to assess the potential health risk to the community, and particularly to pupils and staff at the Scots School which is only metres away.
“We would also suggest that the assessing officers and councillors attend an actual meeting at a go-kart facility before making any assessment.”
According to Mr Montgomery’s submissions, noise is a major issue.
He claims other go-kart tracks in rural residential areas create noise problems for residents, as does the track at Marrangaroo near Lithgow.
Mr Montgomery also has concerns about the public address system use becoming a nuisance not only for residents, but for those at the Scots School.
He also talks about air pollution and details possible health impacts it could have on nearby residents.
“To avoid potential noise and pollution problems in future, council should move the track to another location where a greater buffer distance can easily be established,” he said.
submission states.