say no to houses on aN UNREGULATED landfill
At Talbot Quarry, Oakleigh South
History of Talbot Quarry Site
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Operated as a Sand Quarry from the 1950s-1990s
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Operated as an Unregulated Rubbish Tip by Oakleigh Council from the 1970s-1990s
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The site is extremely contaminated with methane, heavy metals and asbestos
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Bought by Sterling Global in 2012, after several previous owners
There are Asbestos filled Harris Trains buried at Talbot Quarry
There's hazardous materials and methane at Talbot Quarry
There's asbestos throughout the site at Talbot Quarry
AND NOW, they want to build houses, townhouses and apartments for 2,500 residents on this site.
WHERE IS TALBOT
QUARRY?
Located at 1221-1249 Centre Road, Oakleigh South, Talbot Quarry is a 19 hectare site with a grim past. A former quarry turned unregulated landfill the site is contaminated with asbestos, methane, "slime" and heavy metals.
Positioned next to family homes, highly populated residential areas, children's play areas and Clarinda Primary School, residents of the local area were promised this site would be turned into a Green Space.
Now the owners of the site want to commence removal of waste to build up to 6 storey housing for 2,500 residents. Removal of this waste brings risks which are far too high to local residents.
What does this mean for local residents?
Lack of Local Green Spaces
Noise Pollution for Years
Trucks carrying Hazardous Materials through our Streets
Vibrations and Dangerous Works near our Family Homes
Methane Polluting the Air Surrounding Residents Breathe
READ planning PANEL REPORT - C129
Planning and Environment Act 1987
Panel Report
Monash Planning Scheme Amendment C129
Former Talbot Quarry and Landfill Redevelopment
11 September 2018
View Report
