1. The time allowed for submission since receiving notification is inadequate for sufficient review of the modification - I only learnt of the submission date 2 days ago, at second-hand, via my local member Jamie Parker.2. The works associated with the proposal are already substantially underway, and have been since March. So where is the 'due process' here? 3. I support the objections of Sydney and Inner West Councils. 4.The 'land bridge' proposal together with the flyover results in greater Visual Impact within the Crescent and environs than the original proposal. The horseshoe shaped SUP bridge is a far better urban design solution and would create a reasonably attractive portal statement on entry/exit to West Link. 6. The proposal and modification ignores the movements of active transport/pedestrian users from the Balmain peninsula east of Victoria Road. I and many others, regularly commute from Balmain to the CBD via the Glebe Foreshore route by foot. With the deletion of the existing SUP bridge over the western Anzac bridge approach we will be forced to go under Victoria Rd and through the proposed railyards park in order to cross West Link via the 'landbridge', an added distance of almost 1km over the existing route! But worse, this route will be totally lacking in natural surveillance, especially at night, making it very unattractive and too dangerous for many users. 7. Why is the existing SUP bridge at ANZAC bridge being removed - its a great piece of work and does a great job? 8. The modification does not adequately considered the combined visual and physical impacts of the flyover/land bridge upon the Crescent and environs which appear to eliminate the existing western footpath and bus stop and impact on the Mural. The elevations illustrating these impacts do not appear to be an accurate representation of the proposal or its impacts. 9. The pedestrian crossing over the Crescent at Johnstone Rd will be far wider than existing, which is already a dangerous crossing, especially in the morning peak. There is inadequate pedestrian storage on the existing corner pavements, this will get worse with projected increased traffic and wider crossing and will make T.Light phasing for pedestrians a challenge. 10. The loss of landscape vegetation as a result of this modification has already been significant, even before this submission process has started. And the landscape areas lost are not being replaced in the modification. 11. This proposal will turn a comfortable 'place' that had significant attraction for non vehicular users into yet another busy, dangerous, noisy, smelly conduit for vehicles - an alien place that will discourage active transport and pedestrians. 12. But what really annoys me as I write this is that the proposed work has already been well underway for at least a month - is this acceptable 'due process'?

Dear Design Team,

Thank you for the improvements made in Mod-2. In particular:

a) Improved Urban Design
b) Single Crossing at Johnston Street
c) Shared pathways / active links over the Green-Link.
d) Right hand turn at the end of Johnston Street.
e) Providing a ramp from Rozelle Light rail to the Johnston Street crossing is helpful for those with access restrictions ( Wheelchairs, vision impaired etc )

Could you please consider the following as part of finalising the design:

a) Long term I feel that the U shaped pedestrian / cycle bridge being deleted would be a mistake. ( There are no guarantees it will be built later ). Please reinstate and ensure an appropriate Architectural firm is engaged to improve the architecture / urban design of this element.
b) Your presentation to the public / communication to the public was far better with the updated Mod-2 design package. Please ensure the renders and images are not forgotten that were presented to the public when it is approved. ( Please follow these expectations flow through to the design team and the Head Contractor involved in delivering the works. ).
c) Although outside your scope, communicating to the City of Sydney to take due consideration kids crossing the crescent to the new Skatepark.

Thanks for your hard work so far addressing community concerns.

Thank you for making some changes to the proposed work. Unfortunately there are several aspects that will affect me, other residents and people transiting through the area. First of all there is the proposal to make James St one way from the City West Link. Occassionally I use this when returning from the north of the city and wanting to go to either the Leichhardt Market Place shopping centre or my preferred petrol station. The proposed change will force me and everyone else to go into Norton Street. Norton Street is already a busy street with frequent traffic jams. I also shop on Norton Street and dine in the restaurants. This change will have a large impact on residents and people transiting the area. Even the government talks negatively about "rat runners" but here you are, forcing people to be rat runners.
Access across the City West Link in both directions between James and Darley Streets should be retained. Also the right hand turn should be retained.
The proposed Crescent Street overpass will still be an unsightly imposition. on our neighbourhood and should be scrapped. Annandale has very little green space and most of the ones we have are small areas. I and others rely on access to the parks adjoining Rozelle and Blackwattle Bay for exercise and, in my case to take the grandchildren to play. Many parents take their children, while others take their dogs. I'm concerned that additional traffic onto the Crescent will make the crossing difficult and unsafe.

1. Cycle path bottle neck
This is the major cycle route from railway parade to the city via jubilee park - this seems to be completely overlooked by the design team (lazy design - do more than one site visit). You come and ride your bike from railway parade to the lightrail - there is a hill, insurmountable to most riders.
2. More traffic as a solution to congestion
Why allow more traffic to enter this area? It is already busy at the best of times - adding another freeway load of cars will only cause more traffic congestion. More freeway exits don't ease congestion within suburban areas.
3. Suburb destruction
An overpass also is makes it more difficult for cyclists and pedestrians trying to access Federal park. This is whole area should be pedestrian only, and devoid of cars - as it is water front property. Bury the roads in tunnels if you have to, but stop submitting poorly thought out designs.
4. Zero filteration
Where are the tunnel exhaust filters? If filtering is good enough for Europe , then why not Australia.

My previous submission was opposed to any overpass situated where it is proposed however in the event that it is a 'done deal':

In which case, if the height of the overpass at its apex can be reduced by two metres, why can't the upramp also be lowered? If it is because it needs height to cross over lanes to its right (which go left?!), why can't this overpass be pushed to the far right of The Crescent where it does not have to cross lanes but only a median strip. The benefits of this relocation would be:
lower ramp means less visibility from Bayview Crescent
ramp further away from Bayview Crescent meaning less noise
the heritage mural will be more visible
the right lane turns right and the left lanes turn left.

Please proceed with The Crescent overpass as planned.
The Crescent is affected by a terrible bottleneck for west-bound traffic at the Johnston St intersection, which cannot be relieved directly because of the narrow underpass at that intersection. The only relief possible is by emptying the traffic faster downstream. The overpass will achieve this.
Some of my neighbours object in principle to any development project which aids car traffic. What they overlook is, in Sydney even if you live right on top of a railway station, if you don't have a car you could be cutting your job options by 50 per cent or more.
Therefore, please proceed with The Crescent overpass. Ideology aside, we desperately need it.

I echo many of the complaints made by my fellow local residents, (particularly those of Simon Pilcher) that this design clearly puts cars first, and pedestrian and cyclist safety way down the list.
It will impede access from Annandale to Jubilee Park, and ignores so much potential for improved pedestrian and cycle connections between Rozelle, Annandale, Balmain and Glebe.
Cycling traffic is clearly on the rise, and this plan does not accomodate this. Removing the Beatrice Bush horseshoe bridge as well as the Victoria Rd crossing forces bikes to stop and dismount at multiple points. I have seen a man break both his collarbones from a crash between the bike and a pedestrian on the thin pathways that currently exist. These plans increase danger for all pedestrians.
The car overpass design is ugly and massive overkill. It will destroy multiple trees (which has already been a massive impact of current works) and have a significant visual impact.
SAFETY and PEDESTRIAN & CYCLIST ACCESS should be of PARAMOUNT concern. Please emphasise these.

This overpass will destroy Annandale and bring excessive and congested traffic into a current bottleneck in our suburb, making it significantly worse than it already is.
- The evidence demonstrates this modification won’t solve congestion in Annandale.
- An underpass would be less overbearing on the local area and provide the best visual and urban outcomes. Your proposed overpass is an eyesore and will destroy the foreshore.
- A seamless pedestrian underpass creating park to park connection is key between Glebe and Rozelle.
- We also want to preserve the people’s mural which will be significantly obscured by this overpass.
- This project prioritises the needs of motorists over pedestrians, cyclists and residents. Our community opposes it!

Elevated motorway overpass in Annandale at The Crescent and City West Link SSI-7485-Mod-2

I have strong concerns regarding this project and recent modifications in relation to the following issues:

1. Annandale doesn't need an overpass.
The massive overpass being proposed remains a totally unnecessary imposition on our local area that prioritises cars and traffic over cyclists, pedestrians and resident amenity.

2. The evidence demonstrates the recent modification won’t solve congestion in Annandale.
This overpass is only designed to address the additional traffic that will be created by WestConnex. It will not reduce the amount of traffic in Annandale but will negatively impact local residents, cyclists and pedestrians.

3. An underpass would be less overbearing on the local area
The plan for an overpass should be replaced by a short tunnel under the City West Link with slot trench approaches. An underpass provides the best visual and urban outcomes and should allow the retention of the green link in a location to best connect different areas of greenspace together.

4. There is now no direct pedestrian and cycling link between the Glebe foreshore and Rozelle Goods Yard.
This proposal has abandoned the horseshoe pedestrian bridge but hasn’t reinstated the seamless park to park connection that was originally promised. This means that cyclists and pedestrians are forced to cross the Crescent via traffic lights.

5. The people’s mural will be obscured
The proposed overpass will obstruct Rodney Monk’s heritage mural which decorates the northern side of the light rail viaduct along The Crescent and has significant local heritage value.

6. Needs of motorists are prioritised over pedestrians, cyclists and residents
All these negative impacts are being driven by the exclusive focus by Transport for NSW for improved vehicle movements.

7. The government should prioritise the needs of local residents, pedestrian and cyclist access and the retention of vegetation and greenspace over the movement of cars and traffic into WestConnex.

Yours sincerely,
Sandra

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