To:
The Mayor and Councillors and State Government Members,

Petition to Oppose the Proposed Plastic Manufacturing Facility at Old Reynella

Subject: Community Objection to Proposed Plastic Manufacturing Facility – Old Reynella, South Australia 

 

We, the undersigned residents and community members, formally object to the proposed plastic manufacturing facility submitted by Technoplas for development in Old Reynella South, South Australia.

I am a resident of Reynella East, raising a young family, and I write on behalf of many concerned residents across Reynella and surrounding suburbs who oppose this proposal.

Our Key Concerns:
- Inappropriate Location
- The proposed autonomous plastic manufacturing facility is planned for a predominantly residential area.

The development is incompatible with its surroundings, which include:

• Schools
• Childcare centres
• Aged care facilities
• Established family neighbourhoods
• 24/7 Industrial Operations.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The facility is proposed to operate continuously (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), with warehouse-style activities continuing until 10:00pm on weekdays. This will significantly impact:                         
• Residential amenity
• Noise levels
• Light pollution
• Community wellbeing

Minimal Local Employment Benefit
                                                                                                                                                                              The proposal indicates approximately 36 total staff, including office staff, many of whom are expected to transfer from an existing location. This development does not provide meaningful local employment benefits that would justify its impacts on the community.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Traffic and Safety Risks:
Increased heavy vehicle and general traffic movements will place additional strain on already busy residential roads, particularly those heavily used by:

• School traffic
• Parents and children
• Elderly residents
                                                                                                                                                                           This raises serious safety concerns.
                                                                                                                                                       Environmental Impact:
  The proposal includes rezoning, modification applications, and the removal of significant trees, further reducing green space and contributing to environmental degradation in an already developed area.
  Inadequate Community Consultation
  Residents living outside the immediate 60-metre notification zone—particularly those in:

Hurtle Grove
Panalatinga Rd
Reynell Road
Surrounding suburbs

—have not been adequately informed or consulted, despite being directly affected by the proposed development.

Our Position
We acknowledge and support the need for:

Jobs in South Australia
Housing development
Economic growth
However, we do not support the placement of an autonomous plastic manufacturing facility within or adjacent to residential suburbs.

Our Request
We respectfully request that the City of Onkaparinga and the Sa Government,

Reject the development application
Halt tree removal associated with this proposal

We believe residents deserve genuine consultation, careful planning, and developments that align with the long-term health, safety, and character of our communities.

Thankyou!