News Brief
Summary
RePoly is appealing the rejection of its planned plastic recycling plant in Moss Vale, NSW, accusing a community group of spreading misinformation, which the group denies. A court hearing at the site is scheduled for later this month.
Key Points
- Appeal Filed: RePoly is challenging the Independent Planning Commission’s rejection of its project in the Land and Environment Court.
- Misinformation Allegations: RePoly claims a small group spread false information, causing public fear and reputational damage.
- Community Response: Southern Highlands Matters (SHM) denies the allegations, stating it provides fact-based information on project risks.
- Key Participants: Respondents in the case include the IPC, the Garvan Institute, Councillor Rachel Russell, and SHM chair Sam Wood.
- Garvan Institute’s Concerns: The institute warns that construction noise, vibrations, and emissions could cause catastrophic losses to its medical research facility.
- Next Steps: A court hearing will be held at the proposed site later this month to inspect the location and review evidence.
新闻简报
总结
RePoly公司正在对新南威尔士州莫斯维尔塑料回收工厂计划被拒提出上诉，指控一个社区团体散布虚假信息，该团体对此予以否认。法院将于本月晚些时候在拟建工厂现场举行听证会。
关键点
- 提出上诉： RePoly正在土地与环境法院对独立规划委员会拒绝其项目的决定提出质疑。
- 虚假信息指控： RePoly声称一个小团体散布虚假信息，引发公众恐惧并造成公司声誉损害。
- 社区回应： Southern Highlands Matters (SHM) 否认指控，称其提供基于事实的信息，说明项目风险。
- 关键参与方： 案件应诉方包括独立规划委员会、加文研究所、议员Rachel Russell和SHM主席Sam Wood。
- 加文研究所的担忧： 该研究所警告，施工噪音、振动和排放可能对其医学研究设施造成灾难性损失。
- 后续步骤： 法院将于本月晚些时候在拟建场地举行听证会，进行现场勘察并审议项目潜在影响的证据。
Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-06/repoly-land-environment-court-plastics-recycling-plant-appeal/105977786