Issue

The transportation infrastructure and emergency services for the Perryman Peninsula are already overburdened by the existing industrial and residential population. The Mitchell Farm property is only accessible by a single residential road (Perryman, Rte 159) that is the only access in/out of over 400 residential homes. The addition of thousands of trucks and warehouse staff is incompatible with this community and its road and will significantly increase safety and emergency services issues.

Major Areas of Concern

Existing transportation infrastructure already overburdened
Incompatible mix of industrial traffic and residential walking/biking/car use is presently dangerous
Numerous trucks on residential roads, truck backups on roads waiting to get onto warehouse property, etc. increase risks to residents and emergency services
Shift change burden is NOT being captured on traffic studies
Development would further isolate 400+ homes on shared industrial/residential roads
Unlike other local warehouse developments where minimal residential access is restricted, 400+ homes are ONLY accessible via Perryman Road
Even with the proposed “improvements” to Perryman and Canning House roads, the Mitchell development would force residential, school bus, emergency services traffic through industrial traffic
Emergency response access severely impacted
The Perryman Peninsula residence will see increased emergency service response requirements and times due to the increased traffic, vehicular and hazardous waste accidents

Recommendations

If the Mega Warehouse Development cannot be prevented, then the following actions are recommended:

No further Development on Peninsula until Woodley and 715 interchange is completed
Prevent isolation of Perryman Peninsula residents from emergency services
Design development to separate Industrial and Residential traffic – Prohibit industrial and support staff traffic on Perryman Road