I walked by Brackendale Elementary this morning during recess; very, very noisy up there. We had two days of peace and quiet Saturday and Sunday and I had nearly forgotten how the noise tightens the muscles at the back of the neck and disturbs concentration.
I hope when all this is over, with Triack running out of material in February as recently predicted, a lesson has been learned that in granting leases and licences, strict zero tolerance noise and pollution protections are in place and enforceable for any future tenants of any industrial land anywhere near Brackendale. This machine was not part of the operation when Triack started up and it should never have been allowed to operate in the area.
We in Brackendale should not have to be on constant alert for what might be foisted on us next (incinerator, go-cart track, asphalt plant, airport expansion, Triack). Regardless of how land is zoned, which is after all just a decision on paper, the quality-of-life rights and expectations of the existing and planned residential area must be paramount. We may well need industry and jobs but certainly not at this kind of cost.
Dorte Froslev
Brackendale
