Surely COVID has shown us the value of places like Manly Dam. We MUST protect these unique places. The dominance of the car has passed. We can work from home, reduce pollution, live a life where we can breathe and enjoy our natural environment. I totally reject this proposal.

This construction threatens numerous endangered plant and animal species and aboriginal rock art sites, with close to 2000 established trees removed in Garigal National Park / Bantry Bay and Manly Dam Reserve.

This area covers a section of the Duffys Forest Ecological Community, a site with many highly endangered plant species, and a type of native bushland that is near extinct due to land clearing, development and weed infestation(1).
The EIS reveals that 1979 mature trees will be removed in Garigal National Park / Bantry Bay and Manly Dam Reserve(5) with replacement planting for only 339(6), replacing mature trees with only young saplings.

Fauna assessed in the area include numerous threatened species – including the Eastern Pygmy-possum, Powerful Owl, Rosenberg’s Goanna, Large-eared Pied Bat, Grey-headed Flying-fox, Red-crowned Toadlet, and the rare Galaxias brevipinnis, a climbing fish that is unchanged by evolution since the Gondwana era 60 million years ago.
The EIS states “Fauna can be sensitive to elevated noise, changing their behaviour and impacting their physiology… Fauna may initially desert the immediate area at the start of excavation activities due to increased noise and vibration levels… However, due to the extent of adjoining habitat, the initial displacement from the immediate area could become permanent. For less mobile species or breeding individuals, the effects of the high noise levels may be more acute.”(4).

The reason these areas have not been developed in the past is because we used to value our natural and indigenous heritage, and protect endangered flora and fauna – do we still value these things?

my objection to the proposed northern beaches tunnel is as follows:-
*the use of the Balgowlah golf course area and adjoining residential land for use as a construction site and as an access rd to/from Sydney rd
*the increased traffic on nearby residential streets as a result of the construction activity, including Ethel st, upper beach st, and wanganella st
*exhaust stacks proposed within the golf club land its height and emissions
*noise associated with heavy truck movements and machinery
*the impact on the amenity and health of residents
*the tunnel access at its proposed location onto the burnt bridge creek by pass
*the reverse curve alignment of the main tunnel as it traverses the area from Cammeray
to Northbridge
*lack of serious study of multi/smaller tunnel accesses for Manly ,Balgowlah and Fairlight destinations
*the timing of the EIS over the holiday period and lack of extension to comment on proposal
*the impact on traffic from the spit construction site ,will increased vehicle moment causing further disruption to through traffic
*lack of consideration to accessing the tunnels a lower level off the burnt bridge creek rdat a point just east of the Myrtle st overbridge

Objection.
This correspondence is AGAIST the Northern Beaches Tunnel.
I object to the Northern Beaches Tunnel and I will actively work against its planning approval and construction due to the following reasons:
1. The enormous cost of the proposal makes it financially unfeasible.
2. The EIS has demonstrated there are numerous environmental degradation issues as a direct and indirect result of the Tunnel.
3. The Tunnel will need to be funded and this will undoubtedly result in an increase in the cost of commuting from the Northern Beaches to the city and other areas of Sydney.
4. Due to Covid and the resulting work-from-home directions, traditional working arrangements have changed and this change in work location may continue for some time. This will result in a reduced level of road usage.
5. There are far superior options that would improve travel to the city, such as, expanding bus services like the B1 and fully utilising the existing three lanes of roadway rather than have the road taken up for parking.
6. The Tunnel proposal will force high density living onto suburbs that do not have sufficient local road networks to support higher usage.
Please do not build the tunnel!

I strongly object to the Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade. The health and wellbeing of the Northern Beaches residents I don't believe has been appropriately considered. How can unfiltered exhaust stacks be placed not only so close to so many family homes but also near schools/ childcare centres and shared spaces? Not to mention the damaging impacts it will have on the local environment including beaches, water ways and Manly Dam.
As a family we heavily use Manly Dam mountain bike trails as a way to get out together, get exercise and explore the outdoors. As it is one of the most populate mountain bike trails in the souther hemisphere, the impact on this will be devastating.
How are you proposing to replace this unbelievably amazing trail?
Instead public transport options SHOULD be considered and implemented.
What are the alternate public transport options you have considered as a viable alternative?

I am submitting the below concerns in opposition of the proposed development.

1. Pollution
ISSUE: Based on modelling, CR20 Berry Cottage Naremburn is forecast to see an increase in annual average PM10 if all projects proceed. This is a risk to the health of our most vulnerable babies and toddlers.
Between Berry Cottage and the Punch street ventilation outlet is the Naremburn residential area which by default should also expect to see an increase in Particulate Matter. Artarmon public school, Naremburn park and Artarmon park will also be impacted. This is an unacceptable redistribution of pollutants into areas where children and families reside
ASK: Should the project be approved, filtration be added to the ventilation outlet. Additionally, a secondary ventilation site be included to lower toxic output concentrations rather than it all going to a single stack.

2. Operational Noise (please see attached pdf)
ISSUE: Should the project be approved, the Naremburn residential area (NCA32.1) is located less than 200m from the major construction zone has not been considered at all for at-property treatment .
ASK: That the Naremburn residential area (NCA32.1) be made eligible for at-property noise reduction treatment

ISSUE: High noise activities are planned to be from 10:30pm to midnight
This will severely impact the ability for families to commence sleep each night resulting in sleep deprivation, a key contributor to mental health issues
ASK: Any high-noise activity be completed during daylight hours

Thank you

We need to allow for more trams to services the northern beaches as the infrastructure is outdated and cities need more public transport options, not just buses and cars. I appreciate the cycle lanes but more infrastructure for this form of transport is paramount in achieving a green city aspect as well having an integrated public transport system.

Please find attached 20210301 Beaches link EIS submission Sandy Ellison which contains my objections and comments.

I object to the project on the following grounds: First and foremost it will cost a very large amount of money, take a very long time to complete and the perceived benefit in terms of reduced traffic congestion will be fleeting at best. Transport experts from UTS estimate that within 2 years traffic congestion will return to the level present before project completion.
I object to the project because there will be an unreasonable level of impact on the quality of life of residents, most of all those under threat of losing their homes through resumption. Many others will be impacted by noise and air pollution during the very long construction period, including endless truck movements removing spoil. These trucks will add enormously to existing traffic congestion, and create significant danger, passing, as they will, by schools and through shopping centres All this for a massive project of very dubious benefit, and for which there is no published business case; the costs far outweigh the benefits.
I object to the project because the tunnels will release all the vehicle exhaust gases from their entire length at the 3 portals, Balgowlah, Seaforth and Gore Hill. While this is extremely detrimental to the local residents, the proximity of these exhaust stacks to schools, Seaforth, Manly West, North Balgowlah and Cammeray primary schools and Balgowlah Boys High, puts the health of thousands of children at risk.
I object to the project because there will be environmental damage to flora and fauna in areas around tunnel construction and roadworks. The inevitable disruption to marine life and tidal flow by the dredging of middle harbour and installation of sections of road tunnels on the harbour floor is of significant concern, & difficult to quantify as little research data appear to be available.
I object to the project because there has been no public transport alternative study. The B line has been successful at relieving congestion, similar projects in developing public transport would be a more effective use of funds with much longer lasting benefits.