A major quarry proposal for Royalla, near Canberra, has sparked controversy over health and traffic concerns. Photo: Gunlake Quarry.

The Monaro Rock Quarry project near Royalla has progressed to its next stage with the publication of its environmental impact statement (EIS).

Locals now have less than a month to respond to thousands of pages that outline the project’s effects and proposed mitigation strategies.

The quarry has been a controversial project for Royalla residents, who fear the impacts on their area.

While Monaro Rock has said it is engaging with the community, many locals remain unconvinced.

Royalla Community Association and No New Quarry member Tony Lewis said the development was inappropriate.

“There’s no good way to put an additional 200 heavy-load and heavily-laden

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