00:00On Christmas Eve four years ago, Bev and Graham Horden found a note in their letterbox.
00:07It was not a good Christmas present, that's for sure.
00:09It was a letter from a new neighbour, revealing plans for a 120,000 tonne plastic recycling plant 200 metres from their home.
00:18It would span three hectares and rise four storeys.
00:21The couple call themselves environmentalists, but say this isn't the right location.
00:26The obvious issues for us and for the community of the 24-7 operation, noise, vibration, light, 380 vehicles a day.
00:37The state government has recommended the project for approval as part of its plan to triple plastic recycling by 2030.
00:44Experts say there's a critical need for the plant.
00:47We are really having to lift our game and I think this is one of those examples where we will be demonstrating
00:54that by setting up a recycling facility like this, we will be able to create supply chains, innovative supply chains.
01:02The government's recommendation triggered a review by the Independent Planning Commission.
01:07On the first of three meeting days, the developers have defended the project.
01:11While hundreds of locals were unequivocal in telling the IPC it's the wrong site for the factory.
01:18While some community members oppose our efforts, we greatly appreciate those who have provided valuable suggestions to improve the project.
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