SSI Modifications
Determination
MOD 2 - The Crescent overpass and active transport links
City of Canada Bay
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Constructing a grade separated vehicular overpass comprising a two-lane east-bound flyover separating the at-grade intersection at The Crescent and City West Link and relocation of the Rozelle Rail Yard Pedestrian and Cycling Green Link.
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Modification Application (20)
Response to Submissions (4)
Agency Advice (1)
Amendments (1)
Determination (3)
Consolidated Approval (1)
Submissions
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Angelique Schmidt
Object
Angelique Schmidt
Object
LILYFIELD
,
New South Wales
Message
I object to the project for several reasons including:
1. That there will be significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclists with removed access over The Crescent to Bicentennial Parl and increased traffic along Johnson st where a number of homes and schools will be affected.
2. Being required to cross five sets of pedestrian lights at The Crescent as my option to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from Rozelle Bay light rail stop.
3. Removal of direct active links to the foreshore, cutting the community off from the area and the proposed revitalisation of the entire Bays Precinct, including linking the Light Rail and Bus stops to a ferry wharf and metro station.
4. Urban and landscape design that is being built before a finalised masterplan for the area.
5 Traffic changes that limit movements around the suburb and create further congestion in the local streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe and Rozelle with no planning to deal with these.
1. That there will be significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclists with removed access over The Crescent to Bicentennial Parl and increased traffic along Johnson st where a number of homes and schools will be affected.
2. Being required to cross five sets of pedestrian lights at The Crescent as my option to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from Rozelle Bay light rail stop.
3. Removal of direct active links to the foreshore, cutting the community off from the area and the proposed revitalisation of the entire Bays Precinct, including linking the Light Rail and Bus stops to a ferry wharf and metro station.
4. Urban and landscape design that is being built before a finalised masterplan for the area.
5 Traffic changes that limit movements around the suburb and create further congestion in the local streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe and Rozelle with no planning to deal with these.
Greg Smith
Object
Greg Smith
Object
ANNANDALE
,
New South Wales
Message
Director Transport Assessment Planning Services
This submission relates to the proposed modification to M4-M5 link, mod 2 The Crescent overpass in particular the significant changes to the pedestrian infrastructure and access arrangements to the foreshore area around North Annandale and Rozelle Bay.
The changes appear to create a major barrier for pedestrians (abled and disabled) and cyclists for a safe, direct and usable access for all non-vehicle transportation. For those that use the current direct access (no steps) they will be now required to use Kentville St in order to access the foreshore. It seems that the redesign has eliminated the on ground people element in favour of road transport users. My major concern is that the redesign will create an significant increase in risk taking as pedestrians and cyclists short cut access to the foreshore. There will be a range of safety issues as a result of the increase in traffic through the revised Johnson st and The Crescent intersection; increase in conflict between vehicles and pedestrian traffic;
My submission is asking the RMS to consider a redesign that significant reduces the conflict between vehicles and pedestrians and cyclists as they gain direct access to the foreshore. My suggestion is a pedestrian/cyclist over pass that replaces the current on ground access through Burrawang Park. This could take off from the Rozelle tram stop and land on the north side of The Crescent.
The current overpass infrastructure design for The Crescent is not completely responsive to the needs and character of the suburb creating a significant man made infrastructure barrier to the foreshore in an area that will significantly change and compromise pedestrian use, risk and safety of foreshore users.
Kind Regards
Greg Smith
This submission relates to the proposed modification to M4-M5 link, mod 2 The Crescent overpass in particular the significant changes to the pedestrian infrastructure and access arrangements to the foreshore area around North Annandale and Rozelle Bay.
The changes appear to create a major barrier for pedestrians (abled and disabled) and cyclists for a safe, direct and usable access for all non-vehicle transportation. For those that use the current direct access (no steps) they will be now required to use Kentville St in order to access the foreshore. It seems that the redesign has eliminated the on ground people element in favour of road transport users. My major concern is that the redesign will create an significant increase in risk taking as pedestrians and cyclists short cut access to the foreshore. There will be a range of safety issues as a result of the increase in traffic through the revised Johnson st and The Crescent intersection; increase in conflict between vehicles and pedestrian traffic;
My submission is asking the RMS to consider a redesign that significant reduces the conflict between vehicles and pedestrians and cyclists as they gain direct access to the foreshore. My suggestion is a pedestrian/cyclist over pass that replaces the current on ground access through Burrawang Park. This could take off from the Rozelle tram stop and land on the north side of The Crescent.
The current overpass infrastructure design for The Crescent is not completely responsive to the needs and character of the suburb creating a significant man made infrastructure barrier to the foreshore in an area that will significantly change and compromise pedestrian use, risk and safety of foreshore users.
Kind Regards
Greg Smith
Martin O'Dea
Object
Martin O'Dea
Object
LILYFIELD
,
New South Wales
Message
Submission on M4-M5 SSI-7485-Mod-2
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed West Connex Modification 2. My key comments are listed as follows and are supported by a pdf package of drawings. The modifications is driven around traffic improvements and has not adequately considered Landscape, urban design outcomes for pedestrians and local users. The overpass has significant visual impacts in its own right, and is leading to a range of multiple flow on effects all to the detriment of the public realm, visual amenity and pedestrian connectivity. The overall outcome now is a spaghetti junction of vehicular and pedestrian aerial overpasses that is at odds with the NSW Government commitment to have all of the vehicle movements underground.
This is an abridged version of my submission. My full submission is covered by the two associated attachments included with the upload.
Key outcome 1:
Remove the overpass. Return to option 1 at grade intersection or solve underpass option 2 technical constraints.
The above ground road overpass is what has primarily changed from the original EIS design, with multiple flow on effects. The decision to put in an overpass has driven a range of undesirable flow on changes particular around pedestrian connectivity, including the need to move the green bridge west. It has led to the relocation of the green link, the addition of a new pedestrian bridge, and associated visual impacts and reductions in pedestrian connectivity. The overpass blocks views from the relocated green bridge to the harbour. The alternative options need to be reviewed.
The Tunnel option however was discarded due to constructability and other concerns. The design reviewed, however was a 165m tunnel. By exceeding 120m it then required mechanical ventilation and escape routes. This drove the tunnel lower for the ventilation equipment, and therefore made it longer, and meant that it exited past James Craig Road and the Crescent to the south. All this dramatically pushed up cost, complexity, and workability.
We believe however that the underpass option should have come from the premise of making it shorter than 120m so that it sat below the threshold for ventilation. This would mean that it could be shallower, therefore shorter and substantially cheaper. To do this it needs to come from the centre lane, necessitating the relocation of the bus stop to just south of Johnston Street.
The option 2 underpass is a far better urban design outcome to improve the LOS.
1.1 Review Option 1 in terms of traffic light phasing. This option provides maximum traffic movement options.
1.2 Review option 2 with objectives to:
• Keep the tunnel shorter than 120m to avoid need for mechanical ventilation and emergency egress to reduce cost and complexity. The remaining areas to be open slots. This is a far better urban outcome.
• Consider relocating bus stop south of Johnston Street to have underpass in middle lane to reduce tunnel length.
• Ensure northbound tunnel entry starts after Johnston Street.
• Solve waterproofing issues with precast box solution with waterstop joints or other appropriate means as has been applied to other Sydney tunnels (LCT and SHT).
• Concerns about constructability should be reviewed to investigate temporary traffic diversions through the goods yard
1.3. The option 3 outcome is not desired at all. If it is to remain then.
1.3.1 Design speeds northbound should be reduced given the proposed alignment up and around the rail bridge pylons and onto Johnston street and back.
1.3.2 The option 3 overpass needs to be lower than the green bridge so that you can see the water from the green link.
Key outcome 2:
Improve pedestrian connectivity.
Issues:
The 20% concept design in the EIS did not adequately cover pedestrian connectivity. The Current MOD 2 has not adequately covered off on issues raised in the EIS stage about connectivity. The MOD 2 has made some considerably worse. These include:
• Removal of direct park to park connectivity between Rozelle Goods yards and Glebe Foreshore by relocating the green link, (See notes below)
• Tortuous 4 traffic light pedestrian crossing at Johnston street The crescent
• No at grade wheelchair / pram / kids on bikes connectivity through Buruwan Park and the western side of the crescent. ( see notes below)
• Addition of a third crossing into Rozelle parklands, but one that has ended up 120m longer than necessary to be able to get over the overpass, and its flow on visual impact issues.
Outcomes
2.1 Provide for the direct grade separated connection between the Glebe Foreshore and the new Rozelle Parklands via the green bridge.
2.2 Simplification of the Johnston Street crossing of the Crescent. Change to a single traffic light crossing in the current location on the Northern side of Johnston Street as currently exists.
2.3 Ensure provision of easy “at grade” access from Railway Parade to the Glebe Foreshore. Route via Buruwan Park and the western side of the Crescent (adjacent the mural) with a direct connection to the simplified Johnston Street / The Crescent intersection note above.
Key outcome 3:
Immediately halt all further tree removal in Buruwan Park. Urgently review design to adjust roads for maximum tree retention on the southern side of Buruwan Park in line with EIS commitment C13.2.1
Issues:
Existing trees make a positive visual and environmental contribution and the EIS committed the consortium to review of significant trees in Buruwan Park. Yet trees are being cut down without apparent design development or review and in contravention of requirements stipulated in the EIS.
In response to community concerns, the EIS community comment review under C13.2.1 Visual impacts during construction (general) on page 13-8 stated the following:
“At The Crescent, investigate measures to retain the mature trees of high retention value adjacent to the light rail corridor at the corner of The Crescent and City West Link, and to provide screen planting alongside the retaining wall edge of the light rail corridor, to minimise landscape and
Outcomes:
3.1 The EIS community response committed the consortium to “investigate measures to retain trees of high value adjacent to the Light rail corridor at the Crescent” Community response to the EIS stated under clause C13.2.1. It is essential that tree removal is halted while an urban and landscape design review takes place.
3.2 The trees in Buruwan Park against the light rail make a significant visual and environmental contribution - including urban cooling.
3.3 We urgently need the landscape architects and urban design team to review the design with the traffic planners to maximise the retention of these trees including the large 30m diameter fig. This can be made to work through good design. This needs urban design thinking “Beyond the Pavement” for pedestrians and urban outcomes. Minor changes to line marking across City West link, reduction in medians and revised curves can all make this happen.
Key outcome 4:
Consider local traffic including right turn lane from Johnston Street / The Crescent
Issues:
This modification would remove the option to turn right out of Johnston Street into the Crescent to destinations such as the tramsheds, Glebe, Sydney University etc. This will increase traffic through local streets including Piper Street and Booth Street as they seek alternate routes.
Outcomes:
4.1 Consider options to retain the right turn lane from Johnston Street to The Crescent in the redesign of the pedestrian intersection and location of the traffic lights.
4.2 review option 1 for ability to turn right into James Craig drive.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed West Connex Modification 2. My key comments are listed as follows and are supported by a pdf package of drawings. The modifications is driven around traffic improvements and has not adequately considered Landscape, urban design outcomes for pedestrians and local users. The overpass has significant visual impacts in its own right, and is leading to a range of multiple flow on effects all to the detriment of the public realm, visual amenity and pedestrian connectivity. The overall outcome now is a spaghetti junction of vehicular and pedestrian aerial overpasses that is at odds with the NSW Government commitment to have all of the vehicle movements underground.
This is an abridged version of my submission. My full submission is covered by the two associated attachments included with the upload.
Key outcome 1:
Remove the overpass. Return to option 1 at grade intersection or solve underpass option 2 technical constraints.
The above ground road overpass is what has primarily changed from the original EIS design, with multiple flow on effects. The decision to put in an overpass has driven a range of undesirable flow on changes particular around pedestrian connectivity, including the need to move the green bridge west. It has led to the relocation of the green link, the addition of a new pedestrian bridge, and associated visual impacts and reductions in pedestrian connectivity. The overpass blocks views from the relocated green bridge to the harbour. The alternative options need to be reviewed.
The Tunnel option however was discarded due to constructability and other concerns. The design reviewed, however was a 165m tunnel. By exceeding 120m it then required mechanical ventilation and escape routes. This drove the tunnel lower for the ventilation equipment, and therefore made it longer, and meant that it exited past James Craig Road and the Crescent to the south. All this dramatically pushed up cost, complexity, and workability.
We believe however that the underpass option should have come from the premise of making it shorter than 120m so that it sat below the threshold for ventilation. This would mean that it could be shallower, therefore shorter and substantially cheaper. To do this it needs to come from the centre lane, necessitating the relocation of the bus stop to just south of Johnston Street.
The option 2 underpass is a far better urban design outcome to improve the LOS.
1.1 Review Option 1 in terms of traffic light phasing. This option provides maximum traffic movement options.
1.2 Review option 2 with objectives to:
• Keep the tunnel shorter than 120m to avoid need for mechanical ventilation and emergency egress to reduce cost and complexity. The remaining areas to be open slots. This is a far better urban outcome.
• Consider relocating bus stop south of Johnston Street to have underpass in middle lane to reduce tunnel length.
• Ensure northbound tunnel entry starts after Johnston Street.
• Solve waterproofing issues with precast box solution with waterstop joints or other appropriate means as has been applied to other Sydney tunnels (LCT and SHT).
• Concerns about constructability should be reviewed to investigate temporary traffic diversions through the goods yard
1.3. The option 3 outcome is not desired at all. If it is to remain then.
1.3.1 Design speeds northbound should be reduced given the proposed alignment up and around the rail bridge pylons and onto Johnston street and back.
1.3.2 The option 3 overpass needs to be lower than the green bridge so that you can see the water from the green link.
Key outcome 2:
Improve pedestrian connectivity.
Issues:
The 20% concept design in the EIS did not adequately cover pedestrian connectivity. The Current MOD 2 has not adequately covered off on issues raised in the EIS stage about connectivity. The MOD 2 has made some considerably worse. These include:
• Removal of direct park to park connectivity between Rozelle Goods yards and Glebe Foreshore by relocating the green link, (See notes below)
• Tortuous 4 traffic light pedestrian crossing at Johnston street The crescent
• No at grade wheelchair / pram / kids on bikes connectivity through Buruwan Park and the western side of the crescent. ( see notes below)
• Addition of a third crossing into Rozelle parklands, but one that has ended up 120m longer than necessary to be able to get over the overpass, and its flow on visual impact issues.
Outcomes
2.1 Provide for the direct grade separated connection between the Glebe Foreshore and the new Rozelle Parklands via the green bridge.
2.2 Simplification of the Johnston Street crossing of the Crescent. Change to a single traffic light crossing in the current location on the Northern side of Johnston Street as currently exists.
2.3 Ensure provision of easy “at grade” access from Railway Parade to the Glebe Foreshore. Route via Buruwan Park and the western side of the Crescent (adjacent the mural) with a direct connection to the simplified Johnston Street / The Crescent intersection note above.
Key outcome 3:
Immediately halt all further tree removal in Buruwan Park. Urgently review design to adjust roads for maximum tree retention on the southern side of Buruwan Park in line with EIS commitment C13.2.1
Issues:
Existing trees make a positive visual and environmental contribution and the EIS committed the consortium to review of significant trees in Buruwan Park. Yet trees are being cut down without apparent design development or review and in contravention of requirements stipulated in the EIS.
In response to community concerns, the EIS community comment review under C13.2.1 Visual impacts during construction (general) on page 13-8 stated the following:
“At The Crescent, investigate measures to retain the mature trees of high retention value adjacent to the light rail corridor at the corner of The Crescent and City West Link, and to provide screen planting alongside the retaining wall edge of the light rail corridor, to minimise landscape and
Outcomes:
3.1 The EIS community response committed the consortium to “investigate measures to retain trees of high value adjacent to the Light rail corridor at the Crescent” Community response to the EIS stated under clause C13.2.1. It is essential that tree removal is halted while an urban and landscape design review takes place.
3.2 The trees in Buruwan Park against the light rail make a significant visual and environmental contribution - including urban cooling.
3.3 We urgently need the landscape architects and urban design team to review the design with the traffic planners to maximise the retention of these trees including the large 30m diameter fig. This can be made to work through good design. This needs urban design thinking “Beyond the Pavement” for pedestrians and urban outcomes. Minor changes to line marking across City West link, reduction in medians and revised curves can all make this happen.
Key outcome 4:
Consider local traffic including right turn lane from Johnston Street / The Crescent
Issues:
This modification would remove the option to turn right out of Johnston Street into the Crescent to destinations such as the tramsheds, Glebe, Sydney University etc. This will increase traffic through local streets including Piper Street and Booth Street as they seek alternate routes.
Outcomes:
4.1 Consider options to retain the right turn lane from Johnston Street to The Crescent in the redesign of the pedestrian intersection and location of the traffic lights.
4.2 review option 1 for ability to turn right into James Craig drive.
Attachments
Sally Trevena
Object
Sally Trevena
Object
ANNANDALE
,
New South Wales
Message
Proposed modification to M4-M5 Link, Mod 2 The Crescent overpass and changes to pedestrian infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore area.
I am requesting RMS put people back into the plan – I want you to reinstate your own vision as laid out in Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056.
My submission is asking RMS and the Project Team to work with the community to design a feasible option that brings the best elements from the approved EIS design into the modification:
● Reinstate the GreenLink connecting communities and green open space from Rozelle to Bicentennial Park.
● Relocate and design pedestrian and cyclist connections that are continuous, safe and direct.
● Design the modification infrastructure and active links in response to the character of the suburbs, the location of the foreshore and its potential future development.
● Provide pedestrian and cyclist paths that maximise people safety and do not force us onto busier streets, unsafe concrete plazas and caged walkways.
● Integrate active and direct connections to all active transport – including the future Metro West and Foreshore Ferry Wharf.
My key concerns with the M4-M5 Modification are:
● The significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclists with removed access over The Crescent to Bicentennial Park and the increased traffic along Johnson Street.
● Being required to cross five sets of pedestrian lights at The Crescent as my option to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from Rozelle Bay light rail stop.
● Removal of direct active links to the foreshore, cutting the community off from the area and the proposed revitalisation of the entire Bays Precinct, including linking the Light Rail and Bus stops to a Ferry wharf and Metro station.
● Urban and landscape design that is being built before a finalised Masterplan for the area.
● Traffic changes that limit movements around the suburb and create further congestion in the local streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe, Lilyfield and Rozelle with no planning to deal with these.
I request RMS work with the community to explore alternate design options to the proposed new car overpass design and the changed pedestrian and cyclist links. I am seeking the reinstatement of the safe, direct access from the approved EIS GreenLink to create a continuous green open space connection from the Rozelle Rail yards and Annandale to the foreshore. The GreenLink was more than just a walkway - it put people central to the design, maximising safety, and providing much needed accessible open space for the community now and into the future Bays Precinct design.
Yours sincerely
Sally Trevena
318 Annandale Street, Annandale, NSW 2038
[email protected]
I am requesting RMS put people back into the plan – I want you to reinstate your own vision as laid out in Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056.
My submission is asking RMS and the Project Team to work with the community to design a feasible option that brings the best elements from the approved EIS design into the modification:
● Reinstate the GreenLink connecting communities and green open space from Rozelle to Bicentennial Park.
● Relocate and design pedestrian and cyclist connections that are continuous, safe and direct.
● Design the modification infrastructure and active links in response to the character of the suburbs, the location of the foreshore and its potential future development.
● Provide pedestrian and cyclist paths that maximise people safety and do not force us onto busier streets, unsafe concrete plazas and caged walkways.
● Integrate active and direct connections to all active transport – including the future Metro West and Foreshore Ferry Wharf.
My key concerns with the M4-M5 Modification are:
● The significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclists with removed access over The Crescent to Bicentennial Park and the increased traffic along Johnson Street.
● Being required to cross five sets of pedestrian lights at The Crescent as my option to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from Rozelle Bay light rail stop.
● Removal of direct active links to the foreshore, cutting the community off from the area and the proposed revitalisation of the entire Bays Precinct, including linking the Light Rail and Bus stops to a Ferry wharf and Metro station.
● Urban and landscape design that is being built before a finalised Masterplan for the area.
● Traffic changes that limit movements around the suburb and create further congestion in the local streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe, Lilyfield and Rozelle with no planning to deal with these.
I request RMS work with the community to explore alternate design options to the proposed new car overpass design and the changed pedestrian and cyclist links. I am seeking the reinstatement of the safe, direct access from the approved EIS GreenLink to create a continuous green open space connection from the Rozelle Rail yards and Annandale to the foreshore. The GreenLink was more than just a walkway - it put people central to the design, maximising safety, and providing much needed accessible open space for the community now and into the future Bays Precinct design.
Yours sincerely
Sally Trevena
318 Annandale Street, Annandale, NSW 2038
[email protected]
Attachments
Lynley Kelly
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Lynley Kelly
Object
ANNANDALE
,
New South Wales
Message
Please see attached file. I do not agree to the proposed Crescent overpass and the changes to the pedestrian infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay foreshore. I request RMS to work with the community to explore alternate design options and the reinstatement of the approved EIS design.
Attachments
Name Withheld
Object
Name Withheld
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LILYFIELD
,
New South Wales
Message
This proposal is vastly different from what was initially proposed for this intersection, which was a complex of tunnels completely underground. This concrete overpass with no green landscaping would be a horrendous blight on the foreshore landscape, reminiscent of the much maligned Cahill Expressway, which still faces continual calls to be removed. We should be promoting and celebrating our beautiful harbour and green spaces, not adding more concrete eyesores. We don't need another Cahill Expressway.
I am also just as concerned about the restricted access to the foreshore by local pedestrians and cyclists, with a series of traffic lights required to travel a short distance across this road system I suspect these traffic lights would also have a significant detrimental effect on local traffic, which as any resident will tell you, is already bottlenecked at these intersections. The government should be prioritising people over cars and supporting those who choose more environmental ways to travel.
I have always been a supporter of West Connex in principle as I believe Sydney needs to have ring roads like other major cities of the world. But I believe it has been poorly handled in respect to acquisitions and the effect on local residents and this is another example. This overpass needs to be redesigned so that the cars are kept underground to prioritise the visual beauty of our beautiful harbour foreshore, and to provide safe access for the many many walkers and cyclists who use the foreshore for work and leisure every day.
I am also just as concerned about the restricted access to the foreshore by local pedestrians and cyclists, with a series of traffic lights required to travel a short distance across this road system I suspect these traffic lights would also have a significant detrimental effect on local traffic, which as any resident will tell you, is already bottlenecked at these intersections. The government should be prioritising people over cars and supporting those who choose more environmental ways to travel.
I have always been a supporter of West Connex in principle as I believe Sydney needs to have ring roads like other major cities of the world. But I believe it has been poorly handled in respect to acquisitions and the effect on local residents and this is another example. This overpass needs to be redesigned so that the cars are kept underground to prioritise the visual beauty of our beautiful harbour foreshore, and to provide safe access for the many many walkers and cyclists who use the foreshore for work and leisure every day.
Name Withheld
Object
Name Withheld
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HABERFIELD
,
New South Wales
Message
I think it is disgraceful that the underground option has flipped to a massive flyover that fringes on the beautiful, charismatic village of Annandale, not to mention forshadowing the beautiful, peaceful Jubilee Park(one of the few peaceful havens in the inner west-a real gem in an already busy crowded city). It is completely out of character with the area and could only be classed as an 'eyesore' and what would appear to be an easier fix than having to tunnel. This shows a complete disregard for our beautiful city and how it looks to us and to others and to generations that follow. Not only to I object to the actual structure but I am incensed that the only reason that I became aware of this was because of an email from The Greens, who I don't vote for but seem to be the only political group with their eye on the ball regarding this matter. It seems somewhat underhanded that this MAJOR change should sneak through without giving the community the proper awareness that it deserves. I am from Haberfield and have been living with the gut wrenching chaos that has surrounded our beautiful (once quiet) suburb and now you want to move ahead and put in a massive ugly flyover over another quaint village. It is an assault on our environment and if it is essential that we need to have it to clear the traffic congestion then do what you originally had planned and keep it underground. The Inner west community clearly DOES NOT WANT it ! It is wrong to make the Inner West the dumping ground for traffic to service the greater west unless environmentally sustainable transport solutions are implemented .Further, the fact that it is not possible to make e-mail complaints and the tedious complex drama which unfolded just to create a profile so that I could lodge my complaint unfortunately makes me wonder if this was done intentionally to stop people from entering their objection ? Please reconsider this and ask yourself if you would like to live in a suburb or surrounding suburbs that had to look at this ugly grey construct, daily, breath in the extra pollution from extra traffic levels and be responsible for ruining parklands and cutting down old trees just to make the easier option of not tunnelling. The easy option is not always the right option ! Be forward thinking and please do the right thing by the people of the Inner West and maintain rather than destroy the fine balance between harbour, inner city living and a working city !
Joanna Colliver
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Joanna Colliver
Object
ANNANDALE
,
New South Wales
Message
I strongly object to the proposed modification to the M4-M5 Link replacing a tunnel with an overpass and changes to the pedestrian infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore areas contained in the above report, on the following grounds:
1. SIGNIFICANT DIVERGENCE FROM THE ORIGINAL PROPOSAL
Whilst I had issue with the lack of genuine consultation and work progressing before the masterplan was finalised, I fully support progress and building an integrated transport infrastructure that Sydney needs to support its current and future population growth; in a manner that puts us on the map as a progressive international city, and central to this is the consideration of people first and foremost. Therefore, I had accepted that whilst there would be disruption and inconvenience during the construction phase there were some really positive key elements in the original proposal that outweighed this, namely:
a. the assurance that beyond construction there would be little impact on the area
b. the creation of the “Green Link” connecting the Rozelle Goods Yard through to Bicentennial Park. I saw this as really progressive step towards improving both our City and our suburb something that we could be proud of as a thoughtful space that connected people, facilitated community, and introduced much needed accessible outdoor space; reflecting contemporary values that are sympathetic to our areas unquestionable historical heritage (this is a listed conservation area) making this a destination as well as a desirable place to live.
c. Proposed Foreshore Ferry Wharf and Metro Station.
The proposed “modifications” to replace the tunnel with an overpass that will dominate and destroy the local landscape and alterations to the “Green Link” plans are so significant; it contravenes the conditions of the original consent. The Inner West Council states on its website, “Little change can be expected other than modest additions and discrete alterations” https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/develop/planning-controls/heritage-andconservation/heritage-conservation-areas
The overpass will create a massive, and negative, visual impact on a large number of residents in Annandale and Lilyfield, completely out of keeping with a heritage conservation area. Building a large, ugly and unhealthy infrastructure is also incongruent with the Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056; we should learn from the planning mistakes and benefit of hindsight of many other international cities and know that we only have this one opportunity to get it right (or wrong).
The proposal also seeks to relocate the “Green Link” and remove the promised direct active links to the foreshore park areas of Jubilee and Bicentennial Park. This will cut the direct connection from the Rozelle Goods Yard to Bicentennial Park which was such an attractive benefit of the original proposal. The proposed modification will require a 20-minute walk, alongside a raised motorway overpass, besides heavy traffic and include five pedestrian crossings; it includes unsafe concrete plazas and caged walkways, which can be really intimidating, particularly at night or lesser busy times of day.
We have an opportunity to make a fantastic community space for walking, running, cycling and connection as well as providing easy access to the Light Rail, bus stops, and the proposed Ferry wharf and Metro station; how short sighted to waste it acting again with incongruence to the Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056, and no priority for people.
2. DESTRUCTION OF COMMUNITY AND LACK OF CONSIDERATION FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR RESIDENTS
Annandale is a quiet family friendly community where it is safe for children to play in the streets, explore and develop independence (a unique quality for a City in the 21st century) and have easy access to the parklands, including those of Jubilee and Bicentennial Park. This is one of the main reasons people, including my family love living here. The Jubilee and Bicentennial Parklands in particular are used by people of all ages for planned exercise, bike riding, relaxation, dog walking and play.
• Over 20% of Annandale residents are under the age of 18, at a time when we are trying hard to keep our children active and fight obesity, and the NSW Government is spending money on the ‘Healthy Children Initiative’ it seems ludicrous that another department is making short term financial decisions without factoring in the impact that the loss of easy access to parkland creates.
• Currently the pre-teen/ teenage age groups (one of the most critical to keep active) can safely access the foreshore parklands with their friends as they start to develop independence; the current redevelopment of recreation areas and the inclusion of a new skatepark by the City of Sydney council are much anticipated. However the significantly increased safety risk for pedestrians and cyclist with removed access over The Crescent, increased traffic flow along Johnson Street and the requirement to cross five sets of pedestrian lights to reach these parkland areas will result in less freedom and activity for not only our youth but all our community members.
• The construction of an inherently noisy overpass will change the essence of our suburb forever, and also have a significant adverse environmental health and social impact; which I can only summarise will have longer term financial cost implications, which appear not to have been considered.
3. REMOVAL OF RIGHT TURN OUT OF JOHNSTON ST INTO THE CRESCENT
• I would like to assume proper analysis has been carried out of traffic movement along The Crescent through to Parramatta Road and all the connecting streets, and therefore you will know that this route is already heavily congested for long periods during peak times of day, and that there is no obvious alternative at present for residents trying to access Annandale than this right turn, and I cannot see one being proposed.
• Removing it will only add to congestion and push traffic into local residential streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe and Lilyfield that are not designed for heavy traffic flow, creating further safety and pollution concerns and destroying the fabric of our local communities.
• The change to this traffic flow has to have proper planning and consultation – there is little value building roads to improve our infrastructure unless the flow on impact is looked at holistically.
For all the reasons detailed above I strongly oppose:
• the proposed modification from a tunnel to an overpass
• the removal of the “Green Link”
• the impact to the easy access from The Crescent to the Foreshore Parklands and proposed better public transport options, and
• the impact to local traffic conditions around Annandale and the surrounding areas.
I am asking RMS and the Project Team to:
• complete a proper cost/ benefit analysis that considers the longer-term impact social, environmental and health that these changes will have.
• redesign the car overpass in consultation with the community
• reinstate your vision as laid out in the Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056, put people back in the plan and design a future we can all be proud of that retains our historical heritage, supports a connected and active community and have an inner city suburb around the Rozelle Bay foreshore area that our national and global counterparts take note of:
- reinstate the “GreenLink” to connect our communities through a green open space from Rozelle to Bicentennial Park and the Rozelle Bay Foreshore
- relocate and design pedestrian and cyclist connections that are continuous, safe and direct
- integrate active and direct connection to all active transport in the future
1. SIGNIFICANT DIVERGENCE FROM THE ORIGINAL PROPOSAL
Whilst I had issue with the lack of genuine consultation and work progressing before the masterplan was finalised, I fully support progress and building an integrated transport infrastructure that Sydney needs to support its current and future population growth; in a manner that puts us on the map as a progressive international city, and central to this is the consideration of people first and foremost. Therefore, I had accepted that whilst there would be disruption and inconvenience during the construction phase there were some really positive key elements in the original proposal that outweighed this, namely:
a. the assurance that beyond construction there would be little impact on the area
b. the creation of the “Green Link” connecting the Rozelle Goods Yard through to Bicentennial Park. I saw this as really progressive step towards improving both our City and our suburb something that we could be proud of as a thoughtful space that connected people, facilitated community, and introduced much needed accessible outdoor space; reflecting contemporary values that are sympathetic to our areas unquestionable historical heritage (this is a listed conservation area) making this a destination as well as a desirable place to live.
c. Proposed Foreshore Ferry Wharf and Metro Station.
The proposed “modifications” to replace the tunnel with an overpass that will dominate and destroy the local landscape and alterations to the “Green Link” plans are so significant; it contravenes the conditions of the original consent. The Inner West Council states on its website, “Little change can be expected other than modest additions and discrete alterations” https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/develop/planning-controls/heritage-andconservation/heritage-conservation-areas
The overpass will create a massive, and negative, visual impact on a large number of residents in Annandale and Lilyfield, completely out of keeping with a heritage conservation area. Building a large, ugly and unhealthy infrastructure is also incongruent with the Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056; we should learn from the planning mistakes and benefit of hindsight of many other international cities and know that we only have this one opportunity to get it right (or wrong).
The proposal also seeks to relocate the “Green Link” and remove the promised direct active links to the foreshore park areas of Jubilee and Bicentennial Park. This will cut the direct connection from the Rozelle Goods Yard to Bicentennial Park which was such an attractive benefit of the original proposal. The proposed modification will require a 20-minute walk, alongside a raised motorway overpass, besides heavy traffic and include five pedestrian crossings; it includes unsafe concrete plazas and caged walkways, which can be really intimidating, particularly at night or lesser busy times of day.
We have an opportunity to make a fantastic community space for walking, running, cycling and connection as well as providing easy access to the Light Rail, bus stops, and the proposed Ferry wharf and Metro station; how short sighted to waste it acting again with incongruence to the Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056, and no priority for people.
2. DESTRUCTION OF COMMUNITY AND LACK OF CONSIDERATION FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR RESIDENTS
Annandale is a quiet family friendly community where it is safe for children to play in the streets, explore and develop independence (a unique quality for a City in the 21st century) and have easy access to the parklands, including those of Jubilee and Bicentennial Park. This is one of the main reasons people, including my family love living here. The Jubilee and Bicentennial Parklands in particular are used by people of all ages for planned exercise, bike riding, relaxation, dog walking and play.
• Over 20% of Annandale residents are under the age of 18, at a time when we are trying hard to keep our children active and fight obesity, and the NSW Government is spending money on the ‘Healthy Children Initiative’ it seems ludicrous that another department is making short term financial decisions without factoring in the impact that the loss of easy access to parkland creates.
• Currently the pre-teen/ teenage age groups (one of the most critical to keep active) can safely access the foreshore parklands with their friends as they start to develop independence; the current redevelopment of recreation areas and the inclusion of a new skatepark by the City of Sydney council are much anticipated. However the significantly increased safety risk for pedestrians and cyclist with removed access over The Crescent, increased traffic flow along Johnson Street and the requirement to cross five sets of pedestrian lights to reach these parkland areas will result in less freedom and activity for not only our youth but all our community members.
• The construction of an inherently noisy overpass will change the essence of our suburb forever, and also have a significant adverse environmental health and social impact; which I can only summarise will have longer term financial cost implications, which appear not to have been considered.
3. REMOVAL OF RIGHT TURN OUT OF JOHNSTON ST INTO THE CRESCENT
• I would like to assume proper analysis has been carried out of traffic movement along The Crescent through to Parramatta Road and all the connecting streets, and therefore you will know that this route is already heavily congested for long periods during peak times of day, and that there is no obvious alternative at present for residents trying to access Annandale than this right turn, and I cannot see one being proposed.
• Removing it will only add to congestion and push traffic into local residential streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe and Lilyfield that are not designed for heavy traffic flow, creating further safety and pollution concerns and destroying the fabric of our local communities.
• The change to this traffic flow has to have proper planning and consultation – there is little value building roads to improve our infrastructure unless the flow on impact is looked at holistically.
For all the reasons detailed above I strongly oppose:
• the proposed modification from a tunnel to an overpass
• the removal of the “Green Link”
• the impact to the easy access from The Crescent to the Foreshore Parklands and proposed better public transport options, and
• the impact to local traffic conditions around Annandale and the surrounding areas.
I am asking RMS and the Project Team to:
• complete a proper cost/ benefit analysis that considers the longer-term impact social, environmental and health that these changes will have.
• redesign the car overpass in consultation with the community
• reinstate your vision as laid out in the Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056, put people back in the plan and design a future we can all be proud of that retains our historical heritage, supports a connected and active community and have an inner city suburb around the Rozelle Bay foreshore area that our national and global counterparts take note of:
- reinstate the “GreenLink” to connect our communities through a green open space from Rozelle to Bicentennial Park and the Rozelle Bay Foreshore
- relocate and design pedestrian and cyclist connections that are continuous, safe and direct
- integrate active and direct connection to all active transport in the future
Attachments
Peta McGee
Object
Peta McGee
Object
STANMORE
,
New South Wales
Message
I write regarding the proposed modification to M4-M5 Link, Mod 2 The Crescent overpass and changes to pedestrian infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore area.
I request RMS work with the community to explore alternate design options to the proposed new car overpass design and the changed pedestrian and cyclist links. I am seeking the reinstatement of the safe, direct access from the approved EIS GreenLink to create a continuous green open space connection from the Rozelle Rail yards and Annandale to the foreshore. The GreenLink was more than just a walk way - it put people central to the design, maximising safety, and providing much needed accessible open space for the community now and into the future Bays Precinct design.
I am requesting RMS put people back into the plan – we want you to reinstate your own vision as laid out in Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056. Work with the community to design a feasible option that brings the best elements from the approved EIS design into the modification.
My key concerns with the M4-M5 Modification are:
The significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclists with removed access over The Crescent to Bicentennial Park and the increased traffic along Johnson Street.
Being required to cross five sets of pedestrian lights at The Crescent as my option to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from Rozelle Bay light rail stop.
Removal of direct active links to the foreshore, cutting the community off from the area and the proposed revitalisation of the entire Bays Precinct, including linking the Light Rail and Bus stops to a Ferry wharf and Metro station.
Urban and landscape design that is being built before a finalised Masterplan for the area.
Traffic changes that limit movements around the suburb and create further congestion in the local streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe, Lilyfield and Rozelle with no planning to deal with these.
Green spaces are critical to the health and wellbeing of the community, they help clean the air polluted by cars, and prevent urban heat islands all of which is a consequence of your roads projects
Responsible development is the only way to sustain an already under pressure environment suffering the effects of climate change over development.
Kind Regards,
Peta
I request RMS work with the community to explore alternate design options to the proposed new car overpass design and the changed pedestrian and cyclist links. I am seeking the reinstatement of the safe, direct access from the approved EIS GreenLink to create a continuous green open space connection from the Rozelle Rail yards and Annandale to the foreshore. The GreenLink was more than just a walk way - it put people central to the design, maximising safety, and providing much needed accessible open space for the community now and into the future Bays Precinct design.
I am requesting RMS put people back into the plan – we want you to reinstate your own vision as laid out in Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056. Work with the community to design a feasible option that brings the best elements from the approved EIS design into the modification.
My key concerns with the M4-M5 Modification are:
The significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclists with removed access over The Crescent to Bicentennial Park and the increased traffic along Johnson Street.
Being required to cross five sets of pedestrian lights at The Crescent as my option to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from Rozelle Bay light rail stop.
Removal of direct active links to the foreshore, cutting the community off from the area and the proposed revitalisation of the entire Bays Precinct, including linking the Light Rail and Bus stops to a Ferry wharf and Metro station.
Urban and landscape design that is being built before a finalised Masterplan for the area.
Traffic changes that limit movements around the suburb and create further congestion in the local streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe, Lilyfield and Rozelle with no planning to deal with these.
Green spaces are critical to the health and wellbeing of the community, they help clean the air polluted by cars, and prevent urban heat islands all of which is a consequence of your roads projects
Responsible development is the only way to sustain an already under pressure environment suffering the effects of climate change over development.
Kind Regards,
Peta
Janice Duncan
Object
Janice Duncan
Object
ANNANDALE
,
New South Wales
Message
I strongly object to the modification proposed and how far removed they are from the plans that were approved.
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Michael Donaldson
Object
Michael Donaldson
Object
ANNANDALE
,
New South Wales
Message
The proposed modification has a number of flaws which:
- Increase safety risks for pedestrians and cyclists crossing from the west side of Johnston St to bi-centennial park, at the intersections between The Crescent and Johnston St.
- Remove direct and easy access from Rozelle to the Glebe/Annandale foreshore as approved by the original plan
- Removal of the righthand turn at Johnston St into The Crescent and from The Crescent into James Craig road will:
o Sever the local communities of Annandale, Glebe, Forrest Lodge, Camperdown, Newtown and Stanmore from access to recreational parks, local businesses at the Tramsheds and future “state significant development” at Glebe Island as part of the Bays Precinct.
o Increase congestion on Balmain Road, Norton St and Booth St and commute times by 12 minutes as locals try to access the Glebe foreshore and Glebe Island via alternate routes
- Increase traffic speed and volume along Johnston St
The Glebe foreshore brings the community together through sporting cubs, recreational facilities, shops, businesses, marina, parks to play or walk their dogs. It is an important place for people in the community to come together.
The proposal’s modifications will have a huge impact on the thousands of families that use the Glebe foreshore each year. The changes do not “Contribute to liveable communities (ease congestion, connect communities, integrate land use and transport planning and facilitate urban revitalisation)” – one of WestConnex’s objectives.
This proposal fails against community expectations and planning objectives and should be rejected to allow better alternatives to be explored with community input. In addition, the flow models for the intersections should be publicly shared for peer review.
As someone who has regularly used these intersections and roads for the past 17 years and who is in touch with the community I recommend that alternatives are explored.
- Increase safety risks for pedestrians and cyclists crossing from the west side of Johnston St to bi-centennial park, at the intersections between The Crescent and Johnston St.
- Remove direct and easy access from Rozelle to the Glebe/Annandale foreshore as approved by the original plan
- Removal of the righthand turn at Johnston St into The Crescent and from The Crescent into James Craig road will:
o Sever the local communities of Annandale, Glebe, Forrest Lodge, Camperdown, Newtown and Stanmore from access to recreational parks, local businesses at the Tramsheds and future “state significant development” at Glebe Island as part of the Bays Precinct.
o Increase congestion on Balmain Road, Norton St and Booth St and commute times by 12 minutes as locals try to access the Glebe foreshore and Glebe Island via alternate routes
- Increase traffic speed and volume along Johnston St
The Glebe foreshore brings the community together through sporting cubs, recreational facilities, shops, businesses, marina, parks to play or walk their dogs. It is an important place for people in the community to come together.
The proposal’s modifications will have a huge impact on the thousands of families that use the Glebe foreshore each year. The changes do not “Contribute to liveable communities (ease congestion, connect communities, integrate land use and transport planning and facilitate urban revitalisation)” – one of WestConnex’s objectives.
This proposal fails against community expectations and planning objectives and should be rejected to allow better alternatives to be explored with community input. In addition, the flow models for the intersections should be publicly shared for peer review.
As someone who has regularly used these intersections and roads for the past 17 years and who is in touch with the community I recommend that alternatives are explored.
Attachments
Maria Tsoli
Object
Maria Tsoli
Object
ANNANDALE
,
New South Wales
Message
Dear Director Transport Assessments Planning Services,
I write regarding the proposed modification to M4-M5 Link, Mod 2 The Crescent overpass and changes to pedestrian infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore area.
I request RMS work with the community to explore alternate design options to the proposed new car overpass design and the changed pedestrian and cyclist links. I am seeking the reinstatement of the safe, direct access from the approved EIS GreenLink to create a continuous green open space connection from the Rozelle Rail yards and Annandale to the foreshore. The GreenLink was more than just a walk way - it put people central to the design, maximising safety, and providing much needed accessible open space for the community now and into the future Bays Precinct design.
I am requesting RMS put people back into the plan – we want you to reinstate your own vision as laid out in Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056. Work with us to design a feasible option that brings the best elements from the approved EIS design into the modification.
My key concerns with the M4-M5 Modification are:
(1) The significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclists with removed access over The Crescent to Bicentennial Park and the increased traffic along Johnson Street.
(2) Being required to cross five sets of pedestrian lights at The Crescent as my option to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from Rozelle Bay light rail stop.
(3) Removal of direct active links to the foreshore, cutting the community off from the area and the proposed revitalisation of the entire Bays Precinct, including linking the Light Rail and Bus stops to a Ferry wharf and Metro station.
(4) Urban and landscape design that is being built before a finalised Masterplan for the area.
(5) Traffic changes that limit movements around the suburb and create further congestion in the local streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe, Lilyfield and Rozelle with no planning to deal with these.
Alongside these issues my other concerns include:
POOR CONSULTATION
I’m very concerned with the lack of community consultation around this modification which — if you’re honest with yourselves — is a complete redesign of this intersection. Nearly everyone I talked to a week ago knew NOTHING about this change.
This type of behaviour appears as if RMS is trying to sneak through major changes to our local area and only exacerbates the rift between you and the community.
MAKING THE MOST OF WHAT WE’VE GOT
As a parent of one kid who attends Annandale North Primary and as a local resident of over 10 years myself, my family and friends are all frequent users of our local green spaces. We are particularly lucky to be able to walk down to the water on the Glebe Foreshore to exercise, participate in junior cricket or just walk around the bay to clear our minds. This open space is of huge importance to us and the wellbeing of the people that live in this busy city. Sydney is SO lucky to be on the harbour and we should be doing everything we can to sensitively design infrastructure around this asset — not compromise access through lazy design. The overpass has been dumped in the middle of the plan and everything has been changed to fit around it. You need to change the priorities and put people back as a priority stakeholder in this plan.
PRACTICING GOOD DESIGN
I understand that there are constraints in every design but what I’m seeing in the MOD2 reports is table after table of optimisation for cars and roads and a huge number of disadvantages for pedestrians, cyclists and the internationally recognised asset that is the Sydney Harbour.
A good design would optimise around unique and valuable assets (Harbour/Foreshore) and balance the needs of all stakeholders with special attention paid to those most at risk (pedestrians, cyclists).
HONOURING PROMISES MADE TO FUTURE GENERATIONS
The Approved Environmental Impact Statement at
https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSI-7485%2120190227T231413.342%20GMT p8 details several principals which have been completely abandoned by this modification:
Connect and provide for communities The concept offers a parkland destination that works to stitch together previously separated communities by providing a range of social infrastructure at a central, easily accessible location. MOD 2 fails this principal
Enhance green links The concept reactivates closed-off land through new green spaces and links. These links strategically establish a new green “interaction” connecting a series of significant yet fragmented [future and existing] green spaces in and around White Bay, Rozelle Bay, Rozelle, Balmain, Glebe and Annandale. MOD 2 removes direct access
Respond to the local character Respecting and maintaining the unique heritage, industrial character and topography of the Rozelle Rail Yards through interpretation. A massive concrete overpass obstructing a historically significant local mural and concrete plaza — really?
Revitalise streets for equality of mobility New public spaces and much-needed universally accessible links establish entirely new “public streets” and enhance the surrounding neighbourhood. If, like me, you’ve pushed a heavy pram up long, steep ramps, looked after two kids on scooters on their way to the park or volunteered to supervise 60 school kids on their way to the park MOD2 is NOT an enhancement
My submission is asking RMS and the Project Team to:
(1) Reinstate the GreenLink connecting communities and green open space from Rozelle to Bicentennial Park
(2) Relocate and design pedestrian and cyclist connections that are continuous, safe and direct.
(3) Provide pedestrian and cyclist paths that maximise people safety and do not force them onto busier streets, unsafe concrete plazas and caged walkways.
(4) Integrate active and direct connections to all active transport – including the future Metro West and Foreshore Ferry Wharf
Yours Sincerely,
Dr Maria Tsoli
I write regarding the proposed modification to M4-M5 Link, Mod 2 The Crescent overpass and changes to pedestrian infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore area.
I request RMS work with the community to explore alternate design options to the proposed new car overpass design and the changed pedestrian and cyclist links. I am seeking the reinstatement of the safe, direct access from the approved EIS GreenLink to create a continuous green open space connection from the Rozelle Rail yards and Annandale to the foreshore. The GreenLink was more than just a walk way - it put people central to the design, maximising safety, and providing much needed accessible open space for the community now and into the future Bays Precinct design.
I am requesting RMS put people back into the plan – we want you to reinstate your own vision as laid out in Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056. Work with us to design a feasible option that brings the best elements from the approved EIS design into the modification.
My key concerns with the M4-M5 Modification are:
(1) The significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclists with removed access over The Crescent to Bicentennial Park and the increased traffic along Johnson Street.
(2) Being required to cross five sets of pedestrian lights at The Crescent as my option to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from Rozelle Bay light rail stop.
(3) Removal of direct active links to the foreshore, cutting the community off from the area and the proposed revitalisation of the entire Bays Precinct, including linking the Light Rail and Bus stops to a Ferry wharf and Metro station.
(4) Urban and landscape design that is being built before a finalised Masterplan for the area.
(5) Traffic changes that limit movements around the suburb and create further congestion in the local streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe, Lilyfield and Rozelle with no planning to deal with these.
Alongside these issues my other concerns include:
POOR CONSULTATION
I’m very concerned with the lack of community consultation around this modification which — if you’re honest with yourselves — is a complete redesign of this intersection. Nearly everyone I talked to a week ago knew NOTHING about this change.
This type of behaviour appears as if RMS is trying to sneak through major changes to our local area and only exacerbates the rift between you and the community.
MAKING THE MOST OF WHAT WE’VE GOT
As a parent of one kid who attends Annandale North Primary and as a local resident of over 10 years myself, my family and friends are all frequent users of our local green spaces. We are particularly lucky to be able to walk down to the water on the Glebe Foreshore to exercise, participate in junior cricket or just walk around the bay to clear our minds. This open space is of huge importance to us and the wellbeing of the people that live in this busy city. Sydney is SO lucky to be on the harbour and we should be doing everything we can to sensitively design infrastructure around this asset — not compromise access through lazy design. The overpass has been dumped in the middle of the plan and everything has been changed to fit around it. You need to change the priorities and put people back as a priority stakeholder in this plan.
PRACTICING GOOD DESIGN
I understand that there are constraints in every design but what I’m seeing in the MOD2 reports is table after table of optimisation for cars and roads and a huge number of disadvantages for pedestrians, cyclists and the internationally recognised asset that is the Sydney Harbour.
A good design would optimise around unique and valuable assets (Harbour/Foreshore) and balance the needs of all stakeholders with special attention paid to those most at risk (pedestrians, cyclists).
HONOURING PROMISES MADE TO FUTURE GENERATIONS
The Approved Environmental Impact Statement at
https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSI-7485%2120190227T231413.342%20GMT p8 details several principals which have been completely abandoned by this modification:
Connect and provide for communities The concept offers a parkland destination that works to stitch together previously separated communities by providing a range of social infrastructure at a central, easily accessible location. MOD 2 fails this principal
Enhance green links The concept reactivates closed-off land through new green spaces and links. These links strategically establish a new green “interaction” connecting a series of significant yet fragmented [future and existing] green spaces in and around White Bay, Rozelle Bay, Rozelle, Balmain, Glebe and Annandale. MOD 2 removes direct access
Respond to the local character Respecting and maintaining the unique heritage, industrial character and topography of the Rozelle Rail Yards through interpretation. A massive concrete overpass obstructing a historically significant local mural and concrete plaza — really?
Revitalise streets for equality of mobility New public spaces and much-needed universally accessible links establish entirely new “public streets” and enhance the surrounding neighbourhood. If, like me, you’ve pushed a heavy pram up long, steep ramps, looked after two kids on scooters on their way to the park or volunteered to supervise 60 school kids on their way to the park MOD2 is NOT an enhancement
My submission is asking RMS and the Project Team to:
(1) Reinstate the GreenLink connecting communities and green open space from Rozelle to Bicentennial Park
(2) Relocate and design pedestrian and cyclist connections that are continuous, safe and direct.
(3) Provide pedestrian and cyclist paths that maximise people safety and do not force them onto busier streets, unsafe concrete plazas and caged walkways.
(4) Integrate active and direct connections to all active transport – including the future Metro West and Foreshore Ferry Wharf
Yours Sincerely,
Dr Maria Tsoli
Noeris Salam
Object
Noeris Salam
Object
ANNANDALE
,
New South Wales
Message
Dear Director Transport Assessments Planning Services,
I write regarding the proposed modification to M4-M5 Link, Mod 2 The Crescent overpass and changes to pedestrian infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore area.
I request RMS work with the community to explore alternate design options to the proposed new car overpass design and the changed pedestrian and cyclist links. I am seeking the reinstatement of the safe, direct access from the approved EIS GreenLink to create
a continuous green open space connection from the Rozelle Rail yards and Annandale to the foreshore. The GreenLink was more than just a walk way - it put people central to the design, maximising safety, and providing much needed accessible open space for
the community now and into the future Bays Precinct design.
I am requesting RMS put
people back into the plan – we want
you to reinstate your own vision as laid out in Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056. Work with us to design a feasible option that brings the best elements from the approved EIS design into the modification.
My key concerns with the M4-M5 Modification are:
The significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclists with removed access over The Crescent to Bicentennial Park and the increased traffic along Johnson Street.
Being required to cross five sets of pedestrian lights at The Crescent as my option to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from Rozelle Bay light rail stop.
Removal of direct active links to the foreshore, cutting the community off from the area and the proposed revitalisation of the entire Bays Precinct, including linking the Light Rail and Bus stops to a Ferry wharf and Metro station.
Urban and landscape design that is being built before a finalised Masterplan for the area.
Traffic changes that limit movements around the suburb and create further congestion in the local streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe, Lilyfield and Rozelle with no planning to deal with these.
Alongside these issues my other concerns include:
POOR CONSULTATION
I’m very concerned with the lack of community consultation around this modification which — if you’re honest with yourselves — is a complete
redesign of this intersection. Nearly everyone I talked to a week ago knew NOTHING about this change.
This type of behaviour appears as if RMS is trying to sneak through major changes to our local area and only exacerbates the rift between you and the community.
MAKING THE MOST OF WHAT WE’VE GOT
As a parent of one kid who attends Annandale North Primary and as a local resident of over 10 years myself, my family and friends are all frequent users of our local green spaces. We are particularly lucky to be able to walk down to the water on the Glebe Foreshore to exercise, participate in junior cricket or just walk around the bay to clear our minds. This open space is of huge importance to us and the wellbeing of the people that live in this busy city. Sydney is SO lucky to be on the harbour and we should be doing
everything we can to sensitively design infrastructure around this asset — not compromise access through lazy design. The overpass has been dumped in the middle of the plan and everything has been changed to fit around it. You need to
change the priorities and put
people back as a priority stakeholder in this plan.
PRACTICING GOOD DESIGN
I understand that there are constraints in every design but what I’m seeing in the MOD2 reports is table after table of optimisation for cars and roads and a huge number of disadvantages for pedestrians, cyclists and the internationally recognised asset that
is the Sydney Harbour.
A good design would optimise around unique and valuable assets (Harbour/Foreshore) and balance the needs of all stakeholders with special attention paid to those most at risk (pedestrians, cyclists).
HONOURING PROMISES MADE TO FUTURE GENERATIONS
The Approved Environmental Impact Statement at
https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSI-7485%2120190227T231413.342%20GMT
p8 details several principals which have been completely abandoned by this modification:
Connect and provide for communities The concept offers a parkland destination that works to stitch together previously separated communities by providing a range of social infrastructure at a central, easily accessible location. MOD 2 fails this principal
Enhance green links The concept reactivates closed-off land through new green spaces and links. These links strategically establish a new green “interaction” connecting a series of significant yet fragmented [future and existing] green spaces in and around White Bay, Rozelle Bay, Rozelle, Balmain, Glebe and Annandale. MOD 2 removes direct access
Respond to the local character Respecting and maintaining the unique heritage, industrial character and topography of the Rozelle Rail Yards through interpretation.
A massive concrete overpass obstructing a historically significant local mural and concrete plaza — really?
Revitalise streets for equality of mobility New public spaces and much-needed universally accessible links establish entirely new “public streets” and enhance the surrounding neighbourhood.
If, like me, you’ve pushed a heavy pram up long,
steep ramps, looked after two kids on scooters on their way to the park or volunteered to supervise 60 school kids on their way to the park MOD2 is NOT an enhancement
My submission is asking RMS and the Project Team to:
Reinstate the GreenLink connecting communities and green open space from Rozelle to Bicentennial Park
Relocate and design pedestrian and cyclist connections that are continuous, safe and direct.
Design the modification infrastructure and active links in response to the character of the suburbs, the location of the foreshore and it’s potential future development.
Provide pedestrian and cyclist paths that maximise people safety and do not force them onto busier streets, unsafe concrete plazas and caged walkways.
Integrate active and direct connections to all active transport – including the future Metro West and Foreshore Ferry Wharf
Yours
Sincerely,
Dr Noeris Salam
I write regarding the proposed modification to M4-M5 Link, Mod 2 The Crescent overpass and changes to pedestrian infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore area.
I request RMS work with the community to explore alternate design options to the proposed new car overpass design and the changed pedestrian and cyclist links. I am seeking the reinstatement of the safe, direct access from the approved EIS GreenLink to create
a continuous green open space connection from the Rozelle Rail yards and Annandale to the foreshore. The GreenLink was more than just a walk way - it put people central to the design, maximising safety, and providing much needed accessible open space for
the community now and into the future Bays Precinct design.
I am requesting RMS put
people back into the plan – we want
you to reinstate your own vision as laid out in Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056. Work with us to design a feasible option that brings the best elements from the approved EIS design into the modification.
My key concerns with the M4-M5 Modification are:
The significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclists with removed access over The Crescent to Bicentennial Park and the increased traffic along Johnson Street.
Being required to cross five sets of pedestrian lights at The Crescent as my option to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from Rozelle Bay light rail stop.
Removal of direct active links to the foreshore, cutting the community off from the area and the proposed revitalisation of the entire Bays Precinct, including linking the Light Rail and Bus stops to a Ferry wharf and Metro station.
Urban and landscape design that is being built before a finalised Masterplan for the area.
Traffic changes that limit movements around the suburb and create further congestion in the local streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe, Lilyfield and Rozelle with no planning to deal with these.
Alongside these issues my other concerns include:
POOR CONSULTATION
I’m very concerned with the lack of community consultation around this modification which — if you’re honest with yourselves — is a complete
redesign of this intersection. Nearly everyone I talked to a week ago knew NOTHING about this change.
This type of behaviour appears as if RMS is trying to sneak through major changes to our local area and only exacerbates the rift between you and the community.
MAKING THE MOST OF WHAT WE’VE GOT
As a parent of one kid who attends Annandale North Primary and as a local resident of over 10 years myself, my family and friends are all frequent users of our local green spaces. We are particularly lucky to be able to walk down to the water on the Glebe Foreshore to exercise, participate in junior cricket or just walk around the bay to clear our minds. This open space is of huge importance to us and the wellbeing of the people that live in this busy city. Sydney is SO lucky to be on the harbour and we should be doing
everything we can to sensitively design infrastructure around this asset — not compromise access through lazy design. The overpass has been dumped in the middle of the plan and everything has been changed to fit around it. You need to
change the priorities and put
people back as a priority stakeholder in this plan.
PRACTICING GOOD DESIGN
I understand that there are constraints in every design but what I’m seeing in the MOD2 reports is table after table of optimisation for cars and roads and a huge number of disadvantages for pedestrians, cyclists and the internationally recognised asset that
is the Sydney Harbour.
A good design would optimise around unique and valuable assets (Harbour/Foreshore) and balance the needs of all stakeholders with special attention paid to those most at risk (pedestrians, cyclists).
HONOURING PROMISES MADE TO FUTURE GENERATIONS
The Approved Environmental Impact Statement at
https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSI-7485%2120190227T231413.342%20GMT
p8 details several principals which have been completely abandoned by this modification:
Connect and provide for communities The concept offers a parkland destination that works to stitch together previously separated communities by providing a range of social infrastructure at a central, easily accessible location. MOD 2 fails this principal
Enhance green links The concept reactivates closed-off land through new green spaces and links. These links strategically establish a new green “interaction” connecting a series of significant yet fragmented [future and existing] green spaces in and around White Bay, Rozelle Bay, Rozelle, Balmain, Glebe and Annandale. MOD 2 removes direct access
Respond to the local character Respecting and maintaining the unique heritage, industrial character and topography of the Rozelle Rail Yards through interpretation.
A massive concrete overpass obstructing a historically significant local mural and concrete plaza — really?
Revitalise streets for equality of mobility New public spaces and much-needed universally accessible links establish entirely new “public streets” and enhance the surrounding neighbourhood.
If, like me, you’ve pushed a heavy pram up long,
steep ramps, looked after two kids on scooters on their way to the park or volunteered to supervise 60 school kids on their way to the park MOD2 is NOT an enhancement
My submission is asking RMS and the Project Team to:
Reinstate the GreenLink connecting communities and green open space from Rozelle to Bicentennial Park
Relocate and design pedestrian and cyclist connections that are continuous, safe and direct.
Design the modification infrastructure and active links in response to the character of the suburbs, the location of the foreshore and it’s potential future development.
Provide pedestrian and cyclist paths that maximise people safety and do not force them onto busier streets, unsafe concrete plazas and caged walkways.
Integrate active and direct connections to all active transport – including the future Metro West and Foreshore Ferry Wharf
Yours
Sincerely,
Dr Noeris Salam
Nandita Kataria
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Nandita Kataria
Object
LILYFIELD
,
New South Wales
Message
To whom it may concern,
As a resident of Lilyfield in the inner west, I must object to the proposal for the new elevated overpass to allow motorists to bypass traffic lights at the intersection of The Crescent and City West Link.
This plan completely ignores the conditions of consent given for this project and threatens to impose even more on the landscape and liveability of our local area.
I’m concerned that this Los Angeles style overpass will:
- Have an unacceptable and unnecessary visual impact, and obstruct a significant local mural;
- Make it more difficult for pedestrians to access Jubilee Park from Johnston St Annandale and the Rozelle Goods Yards in Lilyfield;
- Destroy over 70 trees including the large, mature fig trees at Buruwan Park; and
- Fail to solve Sydney's traffic congestion problem.
I hope that the resounding community outcry against this ridiculous proposal will be heard, and that the ultimate outcome will be more in line with the initial proposal, so as to avoid having mislead the public once again on this incredibly disruptive project.
Kind regards,
Dr Nandita Kataria
As a resident of Lilyfield in the inner west, I must object to the proposal for the new elevated overpass to allow motorists to bypass traffic lights at the intersection of The Crescent and City West Link.
This plan completely ignores the conditions of consent given for this project and threatens to impose even more on the landscape and liveability of our local area.
I’m concerned that this Los Angeles style overpass will:
- Have an unacceptable and unnecessary visual impact, and obstruct a significant local mural;
- Make it more difficult for pedestrians to access Jubilee Park from Johnston St Annandale and the Rozelle Goods Yards in Lilyfield;
- Destroy over 70 trees including the large, mature fig trees at Buruwan Park; and
- Fail to solve Sydney's traffic congestion problem.
I hope that the resounding community outcry against this ridiculous proposal will be heard, and that the ultimate outcome will be more in line with the initial proposal, so as to avoid having mislead the public once again on this incredibly disruptive project.
Kind regards,
Dr Nandita Kataria
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Name Withheld
Object
LILYFIELD
,
New South Wales
Message
ROZELLE INTERCHANGE MODIFICATION
I am opposed to the overpass for the following reasons;
* it will have an unacceptable and unnecessary impact,
* it will make it more difficult for pedestrians
* it will destroy over 70 trees in Burawan Park
* it will fail to assist with solutions to Sydney's traffic congestion problem.
Better PUBLIC TRANSPORT will assist in solving Sydney's transport problems.
I am opposed to the overpass for the following reasons;
* it will have an unacceptable and unnecessary impact,
* it will make it more difficult for pedestrians
* it will destroy over 70 trees in Burawan Park
* it will fail to assist with solutions to Sydney's traffic congestion problem.
Better PUBLIC TRANSPORT will assist in solving Sydney's transport problems.
Name Withheld
Object
Name Withheld
Object
ANNANDALE
,
New South Wales
Message
As a suburb that has a large family area, creating a connected green space is vital to creating a great community. There are too many cars on the road - please encourage a greener world for our future generations.
Name Withheld
Object
Name Withheld
Object
Annandale
,
New South Wales
Message
The changes that are proposed to the WesConnex site in Annandale are dangerous for locals. There has been no proper consideration for local who cross from Johnson Street into Jubilee Park. This will create a dangerous situation where local may be tempted to run across the road. Or consideration for the hundreds of healthy local residents who cycle or walk through Burawan Park and future access.
I would also like to mention the distinct lack of care to keep the project fitting into local surroundings. The change to above ground overpass style roads and junction is not acceptable.
I would also like to mention the distinct lack of care to keep the project fitting into local surroundings. The change to above ground overpass style roads and junction is not acceptable.
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Comment
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Comment
Michaela Drewe
Object
Michaela Drewe
Object
ANNANDALE
,
New South Wales
Message
I write regarding the proposed modification to M4-M5 Link, Mod 2 The Crescent overpass and changes to pedestrian infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore area. I request RMS work with the community to explore alternate design options to the proposed new car overpass design and the changed pedestrian and cyclist links.
I am seeking the reinstatement of the safe, direct access from the approved EIS GreenLink to create a continuous green open space connection from the Rozelle Rail yards and Annandale to the foreshore. The GreenLink was more than just a walk way - it put people central to the design, maximising safety, and providing much needed accessible open space for the community now and into the future Bays Precinct design. I am requesting RMS put people back into the plan – we want you to reinstate your own vision as laid out in Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056. Work with us to design a feasible option that brings the best elements from the approved EIS design into the modification.
My key concerns with the M4-M5 Modification are:
- The significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclists with removed access over The Crescent to Bicentennial Park and the increased traffic along
Johnson Street.
- Being required to cross five sets of pedestrian lights at The Crescent as my option to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from Rozelle Bay light rail stop.
- Removal of direct active links to the foreshore, cutting the community off from the area and the proposed revitalisation of the entire Bays Precinct, including linking the Light Rail and Bus stops to a Ferry wharf and Metro station.
- Urban and landscape design that is being built before a finalised Masterplan for the area.
- Traffic changes that limit movements around the suburb and create further congestion in the local streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe, Lilyfield and Rozelle with no planning to deal with these.
Furthermore, I have attached a document outlining additional concerns with this project and the severe impact they will have on the local community. I ask that you consider each of these points in detail and with fairness to the broader community which is negatively going to be impacted by the design modification of this project.
I am seeking the reinstatement of the safe, direct access from the approved EIS GreenLink to create a continuous green open space connection from the Rozelle Rail yards and Annandale to the foreshore. The GreenLink was more than just a walk way - it put people central to the design, maximising safety, and providing much needed accessible open space for the community now and into the future Bays Precinct design. I am requesting RMS put people back into the plan – we want you to reinstate your own vision as laid out in Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056. Work with us to design a feasible option that brings the best elements from the approved EIS design into the modification.
My key concerns with the M4-M5 Modification are:
- The significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclists with removed access over The Crescent to Bicentennial Park and the increased traffic along
Johnson Street.
- Being required to cross five sets of pedestrian lights at The Crescent as my option to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from Rozelle Bay light rail stop.
- Removal of direct active links to the foreshore, cutting the community off from the area and the proposed revitalisation of the entire Bays Precinct, including linking the Light Rail and Bus stops to a Ferry wharf and Metro station.
- Urban and landscape design that is being built before a finalised Masterplan for the area.
- Traffic changes that limit movements around the suburb and create further congestion in the local streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe, Lilyfield and Rozelle with no planning to deal with these.
Furthermore, I have attached a document outlining additional concerns with this project and the severe impact they will have on the local community. I ask that you consider each of these points in detail and with fairness to the broader community which is negatively going to be impacted by the design modification of this project.
Attachments
Ian Close
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Ian Close
Object
ROZELLE
,
New South Wales
Message
Application: SSI 7485
I object to the modification of the M4-M5 Link, in particular the proposed Crescent overpass and changes to access for pedestrians and cyclists to the Rozelle Bay foreshores.
I object to the changed plans for the following reasons:
• The overpass will be a visual blight so close to the foreshore area and will compromise the visual connection between the proposed Rail Yards parklands and the foreshore area.
• The overpass will act as a further barrier to connections between the foreshore and the communities of Rozelle and Annandale.
• The proposed alternative access arrangements for pedestrians and cyclists to the foreshore and to Bicentennial Park will be less safe and more cumbersome, particularly for the elderly or infirm.
• Moving the Greenlink to sit directly beside the vehicle overpass will remove all sense of being in a park. Everything will be dominated by the sights and sounds of the traffic on the overpass.
Please reinstate the original approved Greenlink in the EIS which provides continuous open space from the Rail Yards and Annandale to the foreshore.
Yours sincerely
IAN CLOSE
I object to the modification of the M4-M5 Link, in particular the proposed Crescent overpass and changes to access for pedestrians and cyclists to the Rozelle Bay foreshores.
I object to the changed plans for the following reasons:
• The overpass will be a visual blight so close to the foreshore area and will compromise the visual connection between the proposed Rail Yards parklands and the foreshore area.
• The overpass will act as a further barrier to connections between the foreshore and the communities of Rozelle and Annandale.
• The proposed alternative access arrangements for pedestrians and cyclists to the foreshore and to Bicentennial Park will be less safe and more cumbersome, particularly for the elderly or infirm.
• Moving the Greenlink to sit directly beside the vehicle overpass will remove all sense of being in a park. Everything will be dominated by the sights and sounds of the traffic on the overpass.
Please reinstate the original approved Greenlink in the EIS which provides continuous open space from the Rail Yards and Annandale to the foreshore.
Yours sincerely
IAN CLOSE
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Project Details
Application Number
SSI-7485-Mod-2
Main Project
SSI-7485
Assessment Type
SSI Modifications
Development Type
Road transport facilities
Local Government Areas
City of Canada Bay
Decision
Approved
Determination Date
Decider
Minister
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