That’s the message from marina residents who have created a petition opposing Centrex Metals’ plans to ship iron ore out of the Proper Bay wharf.

The residents are concerned red dust, noise and traffic will be a problem for marina residents if iron ore is shipped from the wharf, especially for those closer to the site.

Group member Tania Booker said the group wanted to make it clear to the State Government they did not want Centrex to operate near the marina.

Mrs Booker said she recently moved to Port Lincoln from New South Wales, with her home at the marina almost built, but didn’t know if she would be staying if the development went ahead.

Her block backs onto Dean Lukin’s land, and is about 500 metres away from the route the trucks will be taking, she said.

“We just moved here and bought the land thinking it was residential,” she said.

“We were pretty devastated.

“It’s a huge investment - we’re not rich, but now we’ve got a 30-year loan for a house that will be devalued.

“We chose Port Lincoln because of the natural environment.

“If this goes ahead, I don’t know if we want to stay here.

“It might start off as a small operation, but how many other companies will come on board?”

Mrs Booker has gained support from other marina residents, and said people have signed the petition across the city.

“I’ve knocked on doors talking to people in the area and met informally with residents, and people are very concerned.

“Walking around here (the marina), 99 per cent of people wanted to sign it - people have been very keen to voice their opposition.

“We’ve got signatures from people all over town, so it’s not just about the residential area here, it’s a concern for everyone.”

The petition seeks an alternative purpose-built export facility with less potential for negative impacts.

It also states the use of barges for transport of minerals will lead to an increase in the potential for pollution of the marine environment, and have adverse impacts for the aquaculture, fishing and tourism industry.

The petitions will be collected next week.

“We hope next week we will collect them and get them to Pat Conlon.”