From the time I was fortunate enough to move to Annandale, one of the features I first appreciated and have come to treasure most, is the foreshore area near the Crescent and the space, trees and openness that the bay and surrounding green spaces provides. The "feel" and "vibe" of the area exists due to the space, trees and sense of established landscape that exists. Any proposal in this area should INCREASE the greenlink and make this area more accessible for people rather than vehicles. The removal of trees and lack of a greenlink will detrimentally alter what is currently a wonderful asset very close to the city. The fabric of the area can be retained and even enhanced by increasing the greenlink and making this a major feature. In these supposedly "enlightened" times, it is a shame that decision makers don't show the same foresight as our forebears. Please retain the greenlink and the plans which have already been approved. There is no advantage in making the changes proposed but a real disadvantage if the changes are allowed.

I am really dismayed by the proposed changes. They will have a significant impact on my everyday life. I turn right while driving out of Johnston Street into the Crescent on a daily basis, to access the University of Sydney, the Tramsheds, Glebe library, etc. I also have a young child and regularly access Bicentennial park for playtime. My access to the park will now be reduced and impacted upon due to the number of pedestrian lights proposed. I am also very concerned about the increased cutting down of trees in the area and think that this should be avoided at all costs, given all that we know now about the need for trees to address the impacts of climate change.

I object to the modification to the far superior previously approved design.

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The Annandale overpass is contrary to the original conditions and consent and significantly changes the environmental impact.
It provides unacceptable and unnecessary degraded visual impact.
It will restrict pedestrian access and traffic in Johnston street.
It will cause the destruction of around 70 mature trees in Buruwan Park.
There is no evidence that it will have any positive effect traffic congestion.
I would strongly urge you to return to the original plan for the project and avoid building an ugly and unnecessary overpass.

This is not a ‘modification’ it is a radical change from the original design that was presented to the community and approved. The Rozelle interchange was designed to be an underground project that was to provide some benefit to the community by increasing green space, safe foreshore access and reducing congestion on local roads. These benefits were put forward at community consultations to offset the destructive impact resulting from the M4/5 link construction
This overpass will adversely impact the local communities of Lilyfield, Annandale and Rozelle by increasing dangers to the most vulnerable members such as children, the elderly and the disabled. Compounding this the removal of the right turn off Johnston St into The Cresent will force greater traffic down the already congested Booth St and Wigram Road. This had got to pose safety issues especially on Wigram Road which is too narrow to adequately cope with current demand. Additionally we will see greater use of local roads as ‘rat runs’ as drivers search out more effective routes.
There has been no explanation / justification for such a substantial change to what was agreed would be constructed. It would appear that the group responsible for constructing this project are not prepared to invest the money to produce what was agreed and are looking to replace this with the cheapest option possible without any consideration for the impact this will have on the residents of these communities.