However, many of those who attended said the discussion should not focus solely on the proposed expansion, arguing Bahama Rock must first answer for the impact of its existing operations on neighbouring communities. We're not saying Bahama Rock shouldn't operate," he said. Another described ceilings cracking and homes shaking during blasting, questioning what assurances residents could realistically place in future monitoring programmes. Travis Williams recalled inviting former company representatives to witness the effects of blasting first-hand after repeated complaints from residents. Charles Bennet, while stressing he was not opposed to development, urged Bahama Rock and regulators to ensure water movement and drainage issues were fully understood before any approvals were granted.