Matraville Truck Depot Plan Modified After Community Concerns

8-14 McCauley St in Matraville
Photo Credit: Google Maps

Residents and a local business in Matraville have reached a compromise over a proposed truck depot, with a planning panel amending the original application to address noise pollution worries.



The Local Planning Panel made its decision on 11 July 2024, following community feedback on the development application (DA/250/2024) submitted by Price and Speed Containers (PAS) Pty Ltd.

Background of the Proposal

In April, PAS, an Australian family-owned business, applied to Randwick City Council to establish a truck depot at 8-14 McCauley St in Matraville. The site, previously used for vehicle storage without council consent, would serve as a storage area for trucks and empty trailers when not in use at nearby Port Botany. 

Key Features of the Original Plan

The initial proposal included:

– 24/7 operational hours
– Parking for 17 trucks and 10 personal vehicles
– An igloo dome for on-site repairs
– Trailer servicing between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily

8-14 McCauley St in Matraville
Photo Credit: DA/250/2024

Community Concerns

Residents living opposite the proposed truck depot site expressed significant worries about the potential impact on their daily lives. Their main concerns centred around the issue of noise pollution, particularly given the planned 24/7 operational hours. Many feared that the constant movement of trucks and trailers would disrupt their peace and quiet, especially during night-time hours. 

Additionally, locals raised concerns about air quality, worried that increased truck traffic and on-site repairs might lead to higher levels of pollution in the neighbourhood. These apprehensions reflected a broader unease about how the new development might alter the character and liveability of their Matraville community.

Independent councillor Noel D’Souza stressed the need for strict conditions to protect residents’ quality of life. He noted that residents were in the area before zoning changes allowed for such developments.

Amended Conditions

The planning panel made several changes to address community concerns:

– No on-street queuing or parking outside the site
– Limit of eight trucks and 10 vehicles on-site at once
– Trucks must be turned off when stationary
– Approved traffic routes must be followed



The panel stated that the truck parking facility could operate satisfactorily with proper acoustic wall construction and operational guidelines while considering community concerns.

Published 23-July-2024

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