Moorebank Intermodal Precinct West - Concept & Stage 1

I have grown up in this lovely suburb. The paat few years the council has made great changes to improve moorebank and surrounding areas. I am very excited about the idea of the marina. I think this will improve people's view on liverpool and I hope it will become a great community hot spot. Having an intermodal will ruin this. When I mention I live in moorebank I want them to think of the marina and lovely parks not the intermodal. I honestly believe the intermodal won't benefit anyone in the community. Every local knows that there is already issues with traffic problems. I know that the government has widened the m5 but it hasn't made a difference. Yes I understand the trucks will be coming back and forth through out the whole day but have you ever had to travel in the traffic? The m5 is horrible around 5pm and in the mornings. And you want to add thousands of trucks to this? What will happen when a truck brakes down on the m5 or m7? It will affect everyone! I don't want this. I don't want the extra noise, I don't want the extra traffic but most of all I don't want moorebank to be the dumping grounds for big businesses issues like the intermodal.

I strongly oppose the development of the terminal in Moorebank. It should be moved to Badgery's Creek.

I oppose the Moorebank Intermodal proposal and Environmental Impact Statement for the following reasons:
* The Moorebank intermodal will place more traffic on the already congested road network. 10,000 heavy vehicles per day will need to access and leave the terminal utilising the M5 and local roads, 5,000 cars per day will need to access the site. These local roads just won't be able to cope with this extra traffic.
* The Moorebank intermodal will not be an economically viable investment for the Federal Government and the state of New South Wales. The proposal should be relocated to Badgerys Creek in order to reduce supply-chain costs and cater for future urban growth.

Traffic
* The proposal will move the congestion from Port Botany to Moorebank, which is already congested;
* The modelling does not cater for the predicted growth of the region;
* The intersections and road network are already congested. The proposal will increase traffic delays;
* Trucks `weaving' onto and off the M5 between the Moorebank and Hume Highway interchanges will cause accidents and present a danger to me and my family; and
* Trucks parking and taking short cuts through the nearby streets will make the area unsafe for me, my family and friends.

I support strategic planning and good land use. The intermodal development should be moved to a non-residential area, like Badgerys Creek.

It does not make sense to build an intermodal in densely populated areas, near rivers and recreational reserves and areas of high urban traffic congestion.

The roads of Moorebank and surrounds are congested and landlocked with many intersections at awkward angles.

Attempting to remediate the area in preparation to build an intermodal would be expensive, complex, slow and at high risk of getting stopped due to EPA or other issues.

In any case, running a high number of truck movements near urban populations places the pedestrian populace at risk, especially the elderly, busy families and young children.

It makes great sense to centre a new intermodal at the near-greenfield site at Badgerys Creek, where the shape of new roads can be curved appropriately and given the right kerb treatment for harmonious social integration. Room could be kept for expansion of the facility without cutting into existing occupied land. Measures such as wide kerbs, metal mesh fencing, separated walkways and cycleways would seem to be a much better option for urban dwellers in the area.

In addition, the co-location of air, road and rail services at such an intermodal hub would make exchange of passengers and freight much more efficient, and encourage concentration of heavy vehicles onto major backbone roads like the M5, instead of through urban arterial roads.

The jobs boost around Badgerys Creek is also much needed as the area is within reach of new developments such as Leppington. This forms a natural synergy for the economy in the area as well as reducing commute time for works who choose to live near the Badgerys Creek site whilst working there.

Therefore I object to the eminently unfavourable placement of the intermodal at Moorebank and petition the government to relocate the proposed intermodal to Badgerys Creek, and evaulate this new intermodal instead as a feeder to the social and environmental recreation areas around Liverpool.

The environmental effects on the local community will be long lasting and impact on the health and wellbeing of the current and future generations. It is hard to fathom why governments at all levels have encouraged and allowed residential development within this precinct when they would have been party to long term knowledge of strategic planning for the redevelopment of defence land in Moorebank.

As a resident of the South West Region of Sydney, I write to register my strong opposition to the location of the proposed intermodal freight terminal at Moorebank. I believe the logical place for the Intermodal is the new international airport your Government is building at Badgerys Creek. Here, it will be a true Intermodal for road, rail and air, run at its capacity with room for expansion (which the PAC has determined it cannot do at Moorebank), and will be profitable from its first day of operation. It will also create new jobs, growth and bring major industry to this part of South West Sydney.

I urge you to act and make the right decision for the South West Region and the Australian people - build the new intermodal at Badgerys Creek.

I am very concerned with the very real health impacts that the intermodal terminal will have on my family and my fellow residents in the surrounding areas. The increased traffic in this already very busy easy will mean even worse traffic conditions. The high concentration of exhaust from diesel engine trucks will exasperate children's respiratory conditions or putting healthy children at increased risks for asthma and other allergies. The high density living in the surrounding areas of Moorebank makes this proposal a very unwise one. The intermodal should be built in low density populated areas such as Badgerys Creek to minimise its health impacts.

I strongly object to the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal, not only for all the reasons I am sure have already been given, but also for the fact that there are a high level of shift workers living in the local area. We chose this area because it is quiet during the day when I and many others need to sleep; if this development goes ahead I feel I will be forced to move to seek that quiet again.

I am a 30 year resident of Hammondville and have work in the proposed development site.
During this time I have seen the development of the M5 motorway, and whole new suburbs, such as Wattle Grove and more recently, Georges Fair. These developments were to facilitate the demand for housing and transport in the Liverpool area. All positive for growth.

However, while I appreciate the need for an intermodal, I cannot condone one being situated in Moorebank area. More new housing developments in and around Liverpool currently under construction will be bringing more families into this area.
Let's not kid ourselves.
An Intermodal with thousands of truck movements every day and night, WILL impact on the residents already here, and the prospective new residents.

Noise pollution, air pollution, polluted runoff into waterways, significantly increased traffic conditions, increased health risks to residents including children, property devaluation, loss of recreation facilities and green space, loss of flora and fauna, are all the concerns of residents in the area.
(Personally, I will be also, losing my job).
It may be noted that these are the very same concerns that were raised when an airport was proposed nearby.
A viable alternative for an Intermodal at Badgery's Creek makes more sense, as this area is not heavily populated as Moorebank.
Moorebank and the surrounding suburbs currently enjoy a quiet, clean environment. I submit that we keep it that way.
No Intermodal for Moorebank.

This position of Moorebank to build a Intermodal is the most ill thought out ill conceived and down right stupid proposal that I have come across in 65 years of my life, Place this intermodal at Badgery`s creek and you will have a win-win situation for all, but this is what you call common sense approach, which unfortunately does not happen in our nations capital and this applys to both sides of the political parties.Place it at Badgery Creek and in the long run it will cost less, because law suits cost alot of money, and the general public will ask the question in time why is our tax paying money covering the cost of these claims when it all could have been avoided at the begining with the right decision for the location of the Intermodal

I strongly object to Moorebank Intermodal Terminal. Best solution is Badgery's Creek

Submission against findings of the Environmental Impact Statement Moorebank Intermodal Terminal Project

I hereby object to the `Moorebank Intermodal Terminal' project unless the following improvements are made:

Submission point 1:

Statement at Page 11-6: 'A number of 'rat-runs' have developed through the area to avoid the M5 Motorway. In particular, turning volumes from Cambridge Avenue to Moorebank Avenue indicate it is used as an alternative to the M5 Motorway for access from the Hume Highway and suburbs further south. In addition, Anzac Road may be used to access Heathcote Road to avoid using the M5 Motorway.'

Comments /concerns/ points for improvement on submission point 1:

Significant steps have to be undertaken to avoid 'rat-runs' as vehicles will use Cambridge Avenue from / to Moorebank Avenue as an alternative to the M5 Motorway for access from the Hume Highway and suburbs further south. The Cambridge Avenue, especially near the narrow bridge on the Georges River will become a bottleneck and high accident zone. Hence following needs to occur as a condition of approval:

1. Acknowledge that Cambridge Avenue is one of the key arteries that will be impacted by Moorebank Intermodal Terminal Project and significant improvements are required
2. Upgrade the Cambridge Avenue to a four lane road (two lanes on each side) to cater for increase of light vehicle traffic by Moorebank Intermodal workers.
3. Upgrade the narrow bridge over Georges River on Cambridge Avenue to a two-lane bridge
4. impose southbound heavy vehicle movement restrictions during construction and also operation (except for public transport)
5. introduce a public bus service that travel via Moorebank Avenue to suburbs further south to reduce the south bound traffic on Moorebank Avenue


Submission point 2:

Statement at Page 11-9: 'Further surveys were undertaken at the above intersections and at the following locations on Tuesday 18 March 2014 during the AM peak (between 6.00 am and 9.00 am) and PM peak (between 4.00 pm and 7.00 pm:'

Comments /concerns/ points for improvement on submission point 2:

PM peaks starts around 2.30 PM and not 4.00 PM as documented, noting that schools close at 3.00 PM and many industries have which finish the shift between 2 & 3 PM. The timing noted here is also inconsistent with the 'shifts' of Moorebank Intermodal Terminal as noted at page 11-23, where it notes that there is a 'shift' change at 2.00pm, which will result in traffic surge during that period. This totally changes the current traffic assessment and need reassessed and impact reexamined.


Submission point 3:
At Table 11-5 of Page 11-22, it is noted that 'Daily vehicle movements -Light vehicles (cars)' are

Early works (2015) 810
Phase A (2016) 2,906
Phase B (2023) 3,337
Phase C (2028) 1,280

Comments /concerns/ points for improvement on submission point 3:

This additional vehicular traffic construction volumes will have significant impact on the current & growing local traffic. What is not considered in this analysis is the normal increase in vehicular traffic, growth over the period of time and its impact. Normal growth in traffic together with traffic increase as stated above would increase number of 'rat-runs'. The Cambridge Avenue, especially near the narrow bridge on the Georges River will become a bottleneck and high accident zone. Hence following needs to occur as a condition of approval:

1. Upgrade the Cambridge Avenue to a four lane road (two lane on each side)
2. Upgrade the narrow bridge over Georges River
3. impose southbound heavy vehicle movement restrictions during construction and also operation (except for public transport)
6. introduce a bus service to suburbs further south to reduce the south bound traffic on Moorebank Avenue

Submission point 4:
At Page 11-33, it is noted that, 'The design of the Moorebank IMT proposed truck access does not allow for southbound heavy vehicle movements.'.

Comments /concerns/ points for improvement on submission point 4:

Similar restrictions should be imposed during the construction period, right from initial works. Prominent road signs should be placed depicting 'heavy fines' that will applicable for breaking the rule. Public transport should be exempt
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I object to the intermodal. Moorebank is not the right place for something this size. As a resident I am very concerned with the noise and air pollution which will affect my quality of life. We in the South West deserve better. For my future and the future of the next generation, this needs to be banned from Moorebank and stop impacting everyone's lives. We chose to live here with family and friends, not next to something that will keep us up at all hours, make our air and us sick and clog up the few roads we have with millions of trucks when we already have poor congested roads to get to and from work. Putting this in our suburb is going to be more expensive and less useful elsewhere such as Badgerys Creek.

I Object to this intermodal being built in Moorebank. The Georges River has much more potential for residential and recreational use.The most logical location for this intermodal is Bagerys Creek. This would never happen in central Sydney so why should it happen in Moorebank. Georges River should be protected.

I wish to object in the strongest possible terms to the proposed Moorebank Intermodal Development.

I have been a resident of Wattle Grove for in excess of 20 years, and prior to that, eagerly awaited the registration of our land so that we could commence construction of our first home and raise our family here in this new suburb.

My family and I have enjoyed the natural and built attributes of the suburb. The healthy lifestyle, capacity for recreation and exercise. We now have friends in the area, many connections with service providers and associates.

We have invested in our homes in both a financial and emotional manner. We have struggled and worked to have our hard earned money invested in our forever home. Any development would devalue our homes because of the negative impact on the environment, the traffic congestion and pollution.

This land was sold to us as part of a joint venture with the Department of Defence. A government department. The government has a responsibility to us, as residents, who have invested our income into our houses. We have placed our trust in the developers, who in partnership with the Department of Defence, sold us the land, created the development, and they now need to stand by us to ensure the area does not become negatively effected and nor allow our homes to be devalued and our health to be destroyed. This is not the dream we were sold.

In my family of five, we are all allergy sufferers, myself a chronic asthmatic. Air quality is paramount to our well being and health, and I believe it is a human right. As is our right to peaceful recreation.

The congestion, pollution and noise that this proposed development would bring would mean the end of life as we know it.

Currently I drive my daughter to the railway station at Holsworthy every morning for school transport. I regularly drive towards Campbelltown for school and college attendance. I often drive down Anzac Ave and Moorebank Ave towards Glenfield and there is a great deal of traffic congestion already in existence. Any proposed development at this location would be extremely disruptive and have a detrimental impact on traffic flow, pollution and greatly increase travel time.

Travelling in the other direction,especially on the M5, is a nightmare at most times of the day. It recently took 1 hour to arrive at the domestic terminal at Mascot in the middle of the day. In peak hour is is more like a parking lot.

Alternative travel on Nuwarra and Newbridge Roads is no better. Usually it takes approximately 15 minutes to travel 3 kilometres. Too often there are accidents at the corner of Heathcote Road and Wattle Grove Drive, usually these are caused by trucks going through red lights at the intersection. Many times there have been accidents and power down due to power poles being hit. Any proposed increase in traffic in the area is ridiculous and would only create more problems, congestion, pollution and ill health.

Any proposed change to the rail infrastructure would adversely impact our health, transport times and access.

Additionally in this area there is the Glenfield Weir which floods at times. Having this waterway so close to industrial development would be environmental madness. The George's River is a beautiful River for all residents of this area and others to enjoy, It is vital that it remains clean and useable. The access to the river encourages recreation and family activities. It is vital that the river stays uncontaminated for current and future generations. I personally would like to see more access available for passive recreation along the banks of the River. Walking tracks, bicycle tracks, picnic areas. Travelling down the road along the river to the Casula PowerHouse is very attractive. There needs to be more roads and picnic areas so that access is available and people can relax and enjoy the natural attributes of the area.

In this area there are many wildlife species, koalas, bats, birds, frogs etc - they are an imperative part of the attraction of this area and our health and wellbeing. We have a responsibility to nature and to ourselves to keep passive use space clean and natural for everyone and everything to enjoy and for the animals to have a safe habitat. As this area is close to the National Park it is also part of the crossing and breeding area for many species.It also includes valuable and important heritage areas. Significant cultural and indigenous art etc.

In this era we see so many times in many places the negative impact of pollution, restricted access to open space, clean rivers and natural bushland. These aspects are not only beneficial to our physical health but also for the mental health of all. There is much now known about the ever increasing diagnosis of mental health issues in our country, especially among young people. It is absolutely necessary to protect any and all opportunities for peaceful recreation and clean open spaces. It is our children's right and heritage. It is our responsibility to ensure that this is available in future.

What is needed in the area is clean open space and a river that is available to all. We need peace from noice and peace of mind.

Badgery's Creek will be a purpose built development. It does not need to be compromised by existing housing etc. It is the logical and prefered site. It is an obvious and far superior site for development.

I do not understand how any government could not act in the best interests of its constituents, isn't that why they are elected? It is not their duty? Act smart - move the development to Badgery's Creek and plan and build a state of the art complex.

Leave the people of Liverpool, Moorebank, Wattle Grove, Hammondville, Holsworthy, Voyager Point, Pleasure Point and Sandy Point to continue their lives in peace and harmony.

End the speculation and intimidation.

NO INTERMODAL FOR MOOREBANK - NOT NOW NOT EVER.

I have never been a Liberal voter yet I find myself in total agreeance with my Liberal Lord Mayor- he is a decent bloke and you should listen to him. It makes no sense to destroy a beautiful, tranquil area that is a haven for wildlife when you could quite easily have the intermodal at a more logical place- IE Badgerys Creek Airport.

The concept of the intermodal is very good the problem is the location. It needs to be established in an area further away from established populated areas due to the increase in pollution it will cause in the immediate area. The concentration of heavy vehicle (truck) activity in the area surrounding the intermodal will pose health risks for the people in the area. It is undisputable that it will negatively impact traffic in the immediate area. Where ever it is built there is a need to prevent the heavy vehicles using local roads they need to be restricted to using main arterial roads. Given the noise of trucks the hours of operation also needs to be limited to construction hours.

The current proposal to put this Intermodal in Moorebank is ludicrous and poorly planned. The local roads will not cope with the enormous increase in heavy vehicle traffic. To have it so close to a large residential estate will put pressure on the residents of Wattle Grove and surrounds. Noise and air quality will be a major issue. Property prices will plummet and the hollow promises of negligible effect on the residents is an outright lie. There are no positive to this project in this area. Badgereys Creek is an obvious choice due to the enormous expanses of land and proximity to the proposed new airport.

Application Number: SSD 5066/EPBC 2011/6086
Project name: Moorebank Intermodal Environmental Impact Statement.
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I oppose the Moorebank Intermodal Proposal and Environmental Impact Statement for the following reasons:

Proposed site:
The site proposed is totally unsuitable as it is surrounded by many thousands of residences. There is no way of mitigating the effects of noise, pollution, light spill and traffic to the people who live close to this site. It will no longer be fit to live in the area.
Alternative Site:
With the airport now going to Badgery's Creek it makes sense that the intermodal also goes there. There is more open land there not surrounded by high density residences and it would make more sense for the intermodal to be close to the airport.
Traffic:
MICL are stating up ti 8,000 heavy vehicles will be added to our roads by their project by 2030. There is no way that our roads can cope with this increase. We are already at traffic gridlock each day. All traffic will be moving at a snail's pace and there is no way that the trucks will be able to gain the speed required to enter the motor way in a safe manner or weave across the M5 heading southwards at Moorebank Avenue. There will be at least 34 intersections that will need to be upgraded alone at a massive cost. There is no way that the tax payer should have to pay this bill to support the intermodal.
Air Quality:
There seems to be very differing view on air quality impacts in the area. PAC SIMTA have already realized that PM2.5 levels are close to or above the advisory criteria. Why are MICL's figures different?

Noise pollution:
Recently it was proven that residents 3km away from the Botany site have been suffering sleep deprivation due to the container traffic. Noise monitoring which had been taken previously was incorrect. How will our residents that live far closer to the proposed intermodal have any quality of life. They certainly should not be exposed to sleep deprivation due to noise pollution. This is just inhumane!
Container destinations:
The majority of TEUs delivered will, in fact, be going to the western suburbs of Sydney, not in close proximity to the proposed site. This is another reason the intermodal should not be built at Moorebank.

We moved to Moorebank approx 6 years ago, with idea of living here till we retire. We were very happy to see improvements in the area such as the Marina. But we did not expect to see a terminal such as this so close. I am not sure who they surveyed as no one I know anywhere from Holsworthy to Chipping Norton have been surveyed regarding this. My first thought was I'd hate to be the home owner living next to that thing the money these homes will be loosing in value is devastating, will they be compensating them? Secondly the heavy traffic experienced on All the major roads to get there through Moorebank is already, we already get people taking short cuts through the suburbs comming from Glenfield/Maqiarie Fields/ ingleburn etc, we also get the run off traffic from M5 and making an extra lane won't be stopping that. It is obvious that this plan has not been thought through thoroughly and locals have Not been considered or surveyed, especially the homes immediately surrounding the area. I also find it quite shocking that any kind of work would commence on a site that is not finally fully approved. I am not being bias in my view as I come from a family with a few truckies but I most definitely feel this is Not the right site. Are we fighting a battle here that has already been pre determined? We don't wa nt our lovely suburb to become another eyesore container terminal.