Wagga MP Joe McGirr has described some of the concerns about potential noise, odour and visual impacts as "reasonable" after residents spoke to him about a new industrial planning zone at Bomen.
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The government has proposed a 4500-hectare special activation precinct around the existing Bomen industrial area, which would fast-track planning to attract new businesses and create 6000 jobs.
Dozens of residents, whose homes and small farms overlook the site for the precinct, have been meeting with Dr McGirr and government planners over fears their quality of life will suffer.
"I have had a couple of meetings with them and they have raised concerns about the special activation precinct development plan, particularly the Trahairs Road," Dr McGirr said.
"They were worried about noise, smell and the visual impact on their outlook. They have acknowledged the importance of the development and they have highlighted the area north of Trahairs Road, and the fact that it impacts on the residents of Brucedale.
"I think that is a very genuine and reasonable concern."
The area around Trahairs Road will be part of the precinct's "industrial core" with a draft master plan stating it will extend the existing General Industrial Zone while making "the most of the topography, and trees and vegetation to separate industry from nearby residential communities".
The area north-east of Trahairs Road was also identified for "possible future expansion of rail siding infrastructure" in the draft master plan.
NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro unveiled the precinct's draft master plan last month, with public feedback being accepted until September 15.
A spokesperson for Mr Barilaro has previously said the government was committed to "establishing a world-class business precinct focused on innovation and excellence in sustainability in Wagga".
Dr McGirr said his feedback on the draft master plan would be "informed by the feedback from constituents".