Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2

Please see attached report

I wish to express my concern on the impacts of the construction of the proposed river crossing from Ermington to Wentworth Point on the Active Transport Links on both sides of the river. The ATL's provide a safe method for exercise and transit, and it would appear that the ATL's on both sides of the river will be blocked during the construction phase for a period of three years For the Southern (Wentworth Point) side, there is an alternate route around the works zone that will need to be maintained, with possible upgrades required.
For the northern (Ermington) side it would appear the the ATL will be blocked off entirely, which will require an alternative route to be constructed (via Lancaster Avenue, Andrew Street and Wharf Road), with a dedicated bike lane and pedestrian crossing across Wharf Road to enable both pedestrians and cyclists to safely navigate around the construction zone.
These works should not be allowed to commence until proper provision has been made to maintain the ATL through this area

Viva Energy is pleased to provide the attached submission in response to the EIS.

The options above for support, comments or object are unfortunately restrictive. You would have been better with:
I support the project / I seek amendments/ I object ... the current options leave me with no option by to tick 'object' which is not quite accurate. I support public transport and the idea of the project, however, it is the detail within the current plans to disenfranchise the public by locking people out of a site designed and build for public amenity and access to the River and Harbour that is the lion share of the concern. I am certain there are alternatives and solutions.
Also, I feel it completely unnecessary to make it a compulsory field to have to declare Title by marital status/ gender.

Other than that, please find a Submission from the BIA attached.

Hello,
I am writing in reference to the Paramatta Light Rail Stage 2 EIS Statement currently exhibition at the NSW DPE Major Projects.
Our company, URBNSURF is in the later stages of construction of a state significant development at XXX Sydney Olympic Park and our site sits on Hill Road which is a planned corridor for the PLR. For some background on our project, it is a $100m outdoor surf park, beach club, retail and entertainment venue and will be a new anchor to the Sydney Olympic Park precinct.
We are happy to support the Paramatta Light Rail project, and generally speaking are supportive of their plans. It will not only provide greater connectivity but also provide some much needed infrastructure in the area. However, we do have a couple of concerns outlined below, that I am certain can be addressed with proper understanding, planning and construction execution.
Our concerns surround:
1. Any infringements to our property – A 20 million litre swimming pool, pumping out 18 million waves a year up to 2.5 meters in size requires a significant amount of engineering. The bathymetry of the lagoon is supported by careful, considered geotechnical solutions including piling underpinning, rigid inclusions, concrete which was been carefully designed to support predictable dynamic loads from the waves and protective landscape batters. URBNSURF needs assurance that the PLR will not infringe on any landscape areas within property boundary.
2. Visual Impacts and Noise – customer experience is paramount to our product and looks for plans to manage the visual impact and noise levels. It would be helpful to see the timeline of construction works, when the construction was occurring around our site, what the sound levels were at various stages of the timeline, and at various stages of the day.
3. Traffic Impacts – URBNSURF is open to the public and will look to PLR for detailed traffic management plans that will ensure access to our site is not obstructed through construction (including access to the staff car park which is located near a planned stop). This includes but is not limited to surrounding street closures (full and partial), locations for any hording and fencing etc.
4. Design Plans – URBNSURF needs to understand any works to services that will be done underground to ensure our systems are not affected.
Thank you for your understanding. I can be contacted on XXXXXXXXX.

Best,
Emily

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Please find attached submission lodged on behalf of our client Speedibake (George Weston Foods), regarding their landholding in Melrose Park and Ermington

Our main objection is the location of the Melrose Park bridge and the impact on property values, noise, vibration and lighting to nearby direct waterfront properties. There appears to be little evidence cited or commentary on compensation within the EIS for the impact a bridge crossing regarding waterfront homes.
The impact can be partly minimised by having the bridge crossing further west of the Ermington boat ramp. We support a route similar to that proposed by the Melrose Park Residents Action Group (attached) which I understand is also supported by the Waterfront Action Group (WAG), the Boat Industry Association (BIA), the Boat Owners Association (BOA), Stop The Lock Out and other local fishing groups.
A letter from Abbotts Valuers (on file) provides an indication a bridge crossing would have on the values of prime property in the vicinity.
We have also had discussions with Rodney Stevens Acoustics on the evidence or otherwise available on the impacts of the amplification of noise, vibration and light relating to waterfront properties located in the vicinity of a light rail bridge.

We object to both the PLRS2 EIS Chapter 2 Map 4 & Chapter 5 Figure 5.6 location of the bridge.
SEE ATTACHED SUBMISSION AND MAPS.

Business Western Sydney is pleased to support Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 and has made comments in the attached submission.

On behalf of the Australian Turf Club (ATC), thank you for the opportunity to provide our comments to the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 EIS. Please see attached our submission.

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I am objecting compulsory acquisition of our property. Please find attached report with full detail.
Thanks

Date: 14th December 2022
Charles Marendy
151 Wharf Road,
Melrose Park NSW 2114

Attn: Parramatta Light Rail

We refer to the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Environmental Impact Statement.
We note that the proposed route shows the light rail progressing along Waratah Street, Ermington and turning sharply onto Wharf Road, Melrose Park where it will be necessary to acquire properties to ensure the light rail can pass on the eastern side of transmission lines across the river.
We note the following:
• The properties are being acquired to allow the light rail to pass around the transmission tower located on the corner of Waratah Street and Wharf Rd;
• The cost of acquiring up to 6 properties will exceed $10M; and,
• There will be an avoidable and onerous impact on the lives of 6 families.
We understand that there is a better alternative that is being explored by Parramatta Light Rail.
This alternative involves moving the transmission tower to allow the light rail to pass more directly through the carpark before crossing the river.
We understand this route will avoid the need to compulsorily acquire properties and will move the light rail slightly closer to the river, away from homes.
We support this initiative.
There are a number of advantages to this option. Some of these advantages include:
Cost Savings. The cost of relocating the transmission tower will be cheaper than buying 6 houses. The subject transmission tower redirects the power lines from running north-south across the Parramatta River to east-west along the Parramatta River foreshore. In effect, the transmission tower sits at the corner of a dogleg. Repositioning the transmission tower effectively straightens the dogleg. The existing transmission lines can be simply swung across to the new location. The process does not require running new power lines across the river, the existing lines need only be swung into the new position and shortened. The cost of this undertaken is substantially cheaper than acquiring homes.
No property acquisitions. The route for the light rail can then be repositioned so as to avoid property acquisitions.
Avoidable social disruption and upheaval. The proposed route for the Parramatta Light Rail takes the light rail along public land beside the Parramatta River for a distance of 250m before it reaches Wharf Rd. It is untenable that the public land is left unaffected while families are turfed from their homes.
The proposed route of the light rail MUST be reconsidered. We support the option being considered of the relocating the transmission tower and adjustment of the route so that houses located at the end of Wharf Road are left unaffected.
Yours Sincerely

Charles Marendy

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CONFIDENTIAL. Please find attached Submission to the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 SSI.

Please see attached submission on the PLR Stage 2 EIS from Keylan Consulting on behalf of the Billbergia Group. Please ensure this submission remains confidential.

Hi this boat ramp shouldn’t be closed for 3 years or even 3 months it is not fair for the local people and I so please go somewhere else Thanks