Say NO to a fish meal and fish oil factory on Quay 1 in Mossel Bay Harbour

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#204

I live just above the proposed site and will certainly smell the stench. It is a tourist and recreational part of town. If they plan such a venture, do locate it in an industrial area.

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-06)

#205

I love Mossel Bay and it's natural beauty. I also vacation there every year. This would absolutely spoil the area and the smell would be unbearable

(Evander, 2019-03-06)

#206

I am from Hartenbos

(Mandriambero, 2019-03-08)

#207

Don’t agree with discussion

(Mosselbay, 2019-03-12)

#210

I read the environmental impact study which makes it very clear that there is no guarantee that the stinking and toxic emissions will not be impacting the inhabitants of the city.

(Mosselbaai , 2019-03-14)

#211

It will destroy the charm of Mosselbay for kilometers around that area where they plan the facility. Financially it does not make sense for Mosselbay and the incidence of shark attacks will definitely increase. Mosselbay as a tourist destination will cease to exist. This will impact on the value of property in the area. The overall balance of current versus future value of Mosselbay will take a turn for the worse. Especially if the investors are not from South Africa or more specifically from Eden. Economical spinn offs from this factory will be minimal in comparison to the oil find or Petros A for instance. I think that an EIA must be further supported by a socio economic impact study. The reasons will then become clear why not to go ahead with this idea. It makes more sense to enhance the current economic drivers of the town. Waterfront development? That makes sense!

(Mosselbay, 2019-03-15)

#212

Impact of industrial activity close to residential area.

(Mosselbay, 2019-03-15)

#213

I do not want the fishmeal to open in our beautiful town Mossel Bay

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-15)

#214

I am a resident living within the immediate vicinity of the proposed project. As in Saldanha and Hout Bay, the fishmeal processing plant will not be able to contain the odours and effluent, resulting in unpleasant smells in the residential and business areas adjacent to the harbour. This will have a negative impact on tourism, business and residents

(Mosselbay, 2019-03-15)

#215

I'm signing this petition because I think this will not be good for tourism and every day living in mosselbaai

(Mosselbaai , 2019-03-15)

#216

We already have the smell from the island. This will just contribute to the bad smell like at Gansbaai. This will have a negative impact on tourism. We need to create jobs but not to the detriment of the greater Mossel Bay.

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-15)

#217

I believe that this industry will impact negatively on the tourism industry as well as residents' enjoyment of the area. It may also negatively impact property values.

(Mossel Bay , 2019-03-15)

#220

Will do wrong to this beautiful tourist attraction.....NO!!!!

(Mosselbay, 2019-03-15)

#221

It will degrade property values

(Mossel bay, 2019-03-15)

#222

I have experienced these factories on the West Coast , Saldanha, St Helena Bay and even with the new high technology extractors and equipment it makes the whole area smells worse than shit!

(Mosselbay , 2019-03-15)

#223

This will have a definate negative impact on Tourism in Mossel Bay. The surrounding restaurants and accommodation establishments will be affected tremendously with the smell!

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-15)

#225

No to fish factory

(Mossel bay, 2019-03-15)

#226

I'm against fish meal factory in Mosselbay

(Mosselbay , 2019-03-15)

#230

This would be a horrible idea.

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-16)

#231

I do not think that Mossel Bay will aid by a smelly business in the heart of our beautiful town.

(Mosselbaai , 2019-03-16)

#232

Spend lot of time involved in tourism in mosselbay could be detrimental too the tourism industry considering the nature of the this kind of an enterprise.

(Knysna, 2019-03-16)

#234

Ridiculous. Whaling was banned. Now a tourist destination. The stink will sink in. And hover over the town.

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-17)

#235

Mossel bay is a tourist attraction and does not need to be spoiled by big stinky industrial factories. Go to PE Harbour or something which is more industrial.

(George, 2019-03-18)

#241

A factory like proposed one will not offset the potential damage to the tourist industry with economic benefits it can produce.

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-19)

#245

I’m a 14 year resident in mosselbay and every time visiting moss dustria the smell is overwhelming
I don’t whant it in the harbor due to the smell - as well as the fish guts spill is bringing sharks closer to the shoreline and makes spearfishing harder

(Mosselbay , 2019-03-20)

#249

I'am signing as air, odour and sea pollution are inevitable outcomes of this proposed factory. It has no place in Mossel Bay's most important and sensitive areas and facilities tourism wise (Dias Museum Complex, Santos Blue Flag Beach, Gannet/Protea Hotel complex, the Point, the Goods Shed, proposed Mossel Bay Waterfront) and is also close too close to residential areas.

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-22)

#251

I was born here and stays now here for 49 years. Previous fabrics shows and proven the smell drove tourism out of their town. I against this and that my reason that Mossel Bay will be the same as these town.

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-23)

#255

There is a fish meal factory in Mosselbay. I sign this pition only for the sea life it would damage, has there been an environmental study done.

(George, 2019-03-23)

#259

It is unacceptable to give permission to go ahead with the proposed Fish Meal Factory without taking into account the concerns of the tax paying residents of this town. The location of this factory would cause severe problems of air pollution and stress to the residents. Progress is not made to the detriment of the tax payer nor can the local Government make this decision without concidering the impact on business and tourism in our town. I am against this factory and will do all within the law to see it doesnt happen.

(Mosselbay, 2019-03-23)

#261

Ek werk in Mossdustria e daar is vismeel fabriek en dit vrot. Kan nie leef van stank party dae.

(Mosselbay, 2019-03-23)

#264

I live here and certainly don't want the stank of the factory assaulting my olfactory senses...especially when the wind change to its favour for spreading the offensive stench to our abode.

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-23)

#267

What to keep Mosselbay a cleen holdiday town with no industrial operation bad smelling of fish hanging in the town

(Mosselbaai, 2019-03-24)

#268

It will be devasting to the CBD, serious air polution and will have a serious impact on tourism

(Mosselbay, 2019-03-24)

#269

The location in the middle of town is not a place to put a factory - it will affect the tourism and create smells that will spoil our town. A different location should be seriously considered.

(Mosselbay, 2019-03-24)

#271

I am signing because this will affect the tourism & culture of Mossel Bay negatively. It will be disastrous for the area which is a prime location for holiday makers & tourists.

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-24)

#272

Because of conservation reasons. Factories=Pollution

(Mosselbay, 2019-03-24)

#273

this is going to destroy Tourism and Investment in Mosselbay

(Mosselbay, 2019-03-24)

#277

Devastating consequences to the marine population.

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-24)

#278

Fishing is unsustainable and tourism is essential

(George, 2019-03-24)

#280

Mosselbay has won Kwêla's Town of the Year, exactly because of its special beauty, ambience and the lovely weather. By locating this factory in the harbour, you will destroy all this. Please move it to a different site, where wind won't spread the odours.

(Pretoria, 2019-03-24)

#283

Job creation to a small number of people will result in job losses in the tourism industry. Restaurants and other retail will die away. Mosselbay will not be an attractive retirement destination any longer and development will seize.
Property value will drop and investment in real estate will decline.
Stop this Gupta style of capture of our town because a selected few will benefit.

(Mosselbay, 2019-03-24)

#285

Besides having family in mosselbay, mosselbay attracts tourists and makes its money through tourism, if you open up that factory the restaurants and hotels and guesthouses will have to close, since no one wants to stay or eat at a place that stinks of fish. Mosselbay will become a ghost town because of the stench. Not the brightest move.

(Cape Town, 2019-03-24)

#286

Stop it it must move

(Boggomsbay , 2019-03-24)

#288

Our beautiful town will be just another previous popular destination. No holidaymakers will visit anymore. Economy down the drain

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-24)

#291

It's going to destroy Mossel Bay's harbour with restaurants and tourism. Those kind of factories need to be set up in Industrial areas, not in residential areas where its people rely on tourism.

(Hartenbos , 2019-03-24)

#292

Such a factory within the town is not envuronmentally good and coukd affect Tourism as well.

(Mosselbay, 2019-03-24)

#293

I am staying Close to the harbour and this factory will stink us out

(Mosselbay, 2019-03-24)

#295

These factories are not eco friendly

(Sedgefield, 2019-03-24)

#297

Im not in favour of any fishing activities in the harbour.

(Mossel bay, 2019-03-24)

#299

Terrible unhealthy situations..
We want our ocean to stay as it is for everybody to catch theur OWN fish..!! We don't want to buy old fish NOR Genetic Modified O's..!!

(Mosselbay, 2019-03-24)

#301

This will negatively affect the booming tourism industry.

(Midrand, 2019-03-24)

#305

I am saying a definite NO to the fishmeal factory! Will be the worst thing that can happen to our beautiful town.

(Mosselbay , 2019-03-24)

#311

I live in Mosselbay and still want to enjoy it, with out having the unbearable stench.

(Mosselbay , 2019-03-24)

#313

This will reduce the estatic value of the town and reduce income from visitors!

(Mosselbay, 2019-03-24)

#322

Dit is swak vir ons dorp se toerisme bedryf. Mosselbaai n vakansie dorp, vrot vismeel fabriek kan in Mossdustria gedoen word

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-25)

#331

Would not like this factory in our town because of the smell.

(Mossel bay, 2019-03-25)

#332

The smell will definitely influence the tourism industry in Mossel Bay negatively

(Mosselbaai , 2019-03-25)

#333

The smell will be a put off to many visitors which will be a big shame

(Mosselbay , 2019-03-25)

#334

There are ample fishmeal factories in South Africa. There are so many problem areas related to the manufacturing of fish meal. Firstly it is a very smelly production environment and will air polute a large area. Control of the smell is difficult to impossible. Secondly it can be a serious health hazard to workers, residents and the environment. Thirdly was an impact analyses conducted on the environment?

(Hartenbos, 2019-03-25)

#336

It would cause major pollution and destruction to our already fragile marine life.

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-25)

#341

I believe it would have a terrible impact on both the environment and the tourism sector of Mosselbay.

(Mosselbaai, 2019-03-25)

#344

We don't want the stink in our town and no matter what they say, a fish meal factory ALWAYS stinks.

(mossel bay, 2019-03-25)

#346

No i am against it . .this does not generate more work for the town and it poses a health risk to the people and the enviroment

(mossel bay, 2019-03-25)

#348

Mosselbay is a world known town. How can one even think about destroying this with a fish smell in the air. It is unthinkable. Somebody is thinking of their own pockets.

(Danabay, 2019-03-25)

#349

Its my home town and holiday destination. Dont want that smell messing up the town.

(East london , 2019-03-25)

#351

I am really concerned that a town like Mossel Bay will be negatively affected by the smell of such a fish factory.

We do not need enterprises that chase away tourists on which most businesses in MB depend for their existence.

Something like this is very short sighted if it benefits a few but kills the town.

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-25)

#352

It will destroy the town and it will have a negative impact on tourism.

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-25)

#354

Ek maak beswaar teen die vismeelfabriek wat gesondheidgevaar vir almal inhou en ons sukkelende ekonomie in ons dorp erg gaan knou, niemand wil in stank kom kom bly vir hul vakansie nie!

(Mosselbaai, 2019-03-25)

#355

Its a very very bad smell.i cant describe the stinky smell so its a no from me

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-25)

#357

I'm saying NO to the planned fish meal and fish oil factory. Think what will it do to tourism in our beautiful town. NO NO

(Mosselbay, 2019-03-26)

#358

As a longtime resident and home owner of Mossel Bay,I do not believe that this proposed fish factory will be beneficial to Mossel Bay's tourism allure or the environment.

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-26)

#363

I'm signing because this is the wrong area to build a fish meal factory in the centre of a town so dependant on tourists!

(Mosselbay, 2019-03-26)

#364

Healthy risk

(Secunda, 2019-03-26)

#365

I'm signing because I feel that this factory will have a negatively impact on the tourism industry because of it's smell.
I'm working at one of the restaurants close to the Harbour and believe that at the long run, this might cause the restaurant to suffer and we losing our jobs.
Mosselbay is a beautiful clean town which attract tourists straight through the year. Having a fishy smell in the air will definitely have an impact (a decline) within the tourism industry.

(Mosselbay, 2019-03-27)

#370

I am against this industry

(Mossel Bay, 2019-03-28)

#373

I don't the factory at the harbour.

(Mosselbaai, 2019-04-01)

#375

I frequent Mossel Bay regularly and don't think such a factory belongs in beautiful Mossel Bay!

(Riviersonderend, 2019-04-09)

#376

Ons gaan n stinkende dorp wees. Mosselbaai sal meer inkomste verloor deur so n fabriek want toeriste en vakansiegangers wil beslis ni in sulke stinkende lug kuier ni. Di permanente inwoners gaan elke dag met di gemors moet sit van si slegte reuk. Wat van si hawe se besoedeling? Nee dit mag nie toegelaat word ni.

(Mosselbay, 2019-04-15)

#380

Die beoogde fabriek is n ramp, dit gaan toerisme wat n enorme bydrae tot die ekonomie van Mosselbaai lewer n geweldige knou toedien.

(Mosselbaai, 2019-07-13)

#381

We don't need this in our beautiful town.

(Mosselbaai , 2019-07-13)

#383

No it is damaging our eco system

(Mosselbay, 2019-07-14)

#384

Procedures required does not appear to have been followed with sufficoent integrity and purpose

(Mossel Bay, 2019-07-14)

#388

No to the factory. It can be done in mosdustria.

(Cape town , 2019-07-14)

#390

I object to the proposed factories because they will spoil the historic look of the harboir and detract from the beauty of the towm as a tourist destination

(Mossel Bay, 2019-07-14)

#392

The fish meal will destroy the fishing in the area and will polute mossel bay are and atract more sharks into the area which can turn deadly

(Mosselbay , 2019-07-14)

#399

I want to save our town of the year or lose our town of the year.

(Hartenbos, 2019-07-15)