I support the proposal. I do not want the plan to change. Provided there is a left out only from Victoria Street. I do not want an entry into Victoria Street from Queen Street.

We would like to take the opportunity to object to the protect on the following points:
- increased noise level from the bypass and the proposed bridge which will also increase the noise level upwards.
- asthetically the motor way and the bridge will take away from the charm and beauty of Berry. The Bridge is particularly high and unsightly.
- a simple answer would be to put a low bearing pedestrian bridge at either end of the village thus only allowing car access because of height access. Create a diversion for the the large trucks via Beach Road, plus this would be extremely cost effective. Beach Road as a bypass is the least obstructive to residents, businesses and the general beauty of Berry. Understanding the costs involved, this is surely the best long term solution for the village of Berry.

I feel that the bypass has taken the value from properties on North Street. Seems to be an issue with potential buyers. Therefore, we have to reduce the price again to try to sell the property.

I believe that the decision to bisect (not By-pass) Berry has been an extremely poor decision for our SMALL country town in terms of amenity and Berry's relationship to its environment. I believe it will severely compromise Berry's sense of place. However, I acknowledge the consultation process and therefore support the proposed design.
In particular, I support the decision to close Victoria Street:
*Queen Street is the most appropriate and logical street to reconnect with the Princes Hwy;
*Victoria Street, whilst principally residential, is fronted by the school, Show Ground and seniors housing which already generate extra traffic. Closure of Victoria Street preserves and enhances the residentail nature of the street.
*Closure of Victoria Street ensures the safety of the most vulnerable members of our community.
*Traffic calming devices should be installed in those streets impacted by closure of Victoria Street.

Town Creek is integral to Berry's sense of place. The diversion of water from a significant area of the Town Creek catchment will leave the town with a dry drain instead of the viable and attractive stream we now have. Town Creek should not be a casualty of By-pass design, further compromising town amenity. Instead I suggest that the 'normal' non-flood flow into Town Creek be piped under the By-pass in order to maintain Town Creek flow, and that the new channel designed to divert Town Creek water to Bundewallah Creek be used for excess and flood flow.

Colleen Morris
M. Herit. Cons. M ICOMOS
landscape heritage consultant
ABN:86 359 278 622


17 December 2012

Submission
Foxground and Berry Bypass


Dear Sir/Madam,


Re: Federation Weatherboard Farmhouse
77 North Street Berry 2535 (Also known as 79)

This property was listed on the Shoalhaven Heritage Inventory of the State Heritage Register - SHI 2390150, Study Number B093 but hassince been removed.

It is owned by the Department of Roads and Maritimes Services (RMS) and is directly in the path of the Foxground to Berry Road Project. It is my understanding that the RMS has agreed to advertise for someone to remove it at their own cost but if no one is interested it will be demolished.

The cottage was originally built in the 1870s and as such is equivalent in age to the earliest houses built in the town which are listed on the State Heritage Register in the Pulman Street Heritage Conservation Area. It is also in a much more original state than one of the most historically significant houses in that precinct, namely Pulman's Cottage, with the two parts of its history (1870s and federation) clearly seen. I have inspected this house and believe it to be worthy of saving - its later additions are particularly interesting in addition to its core which is believed to be much older.

In my opinion the preferred outcome would be for the RMS to not demolish if no buyer is found but to consider relocating this cottage to a suitable location in the Berry locality, engaging in a public/private partnership if necessary.

Yours sincerely,
Colleen Morris

It is disappointing that the proposed route does not bypass Berry, but rather, bisects Berry. However, given that this is now the confirmed route, I would like to make the following comments:

Victoria St / Mark Radium park:
Of the 3 options, I would like to express support for option 1. I believe that this retains and enhances the residential nature of Victoria St. Importantly, it offers safety improvements for the most vulnerable pedestrians in our community - children and the elderly. This is particularly important as the school and several retirement facilities are located on Victoria St. Option 1 retains the most land for Mark Radium Park. It makes good design sense that the south bound on-ramp should run off Queen St, and not a residential street.

Town Creek:
I have concerns that the diversion of Town Creek will have detrimental ecological consequences to the creek. The creek has the potential to be an attractive part of the Berry township, however, if it is diverted, the flow volumes will drastically reduce, and it essentially becomes reduced to a storm water drain.

I am greatly disappointed this will impact on the Berry Riding Club. As an adult rider it is the only club in the vicinity where I can ride with my children together as a family. There are no other clubs which offer the variety of activities for both adult and child together.

The Issues Associated with the Design of the Proposed Relocation of the Berry Equestrian Centre

This submission concerns the impact of the proposed Foxground and Berry Bypass on the Berry Equestrian Centre which is located in North Street Berry.

The design and loss of land of the proposed relocation of the Berry Equestrian Centre will have a significant impact on the ability to conduct events. It will impact riders, participants and spectators in the following ways.

The competition grounds are required to be rectangular /square in shape of a minimum size of 140 metres x 140 metres with a level, well drained, good riding surface in order to cater for at least 4 dressage arenas or 2 showjumping arenas.
The parking area is required to be of a minimum area equivalent to 90 metres x 160 metres and allow for easy entry, maneuverability, parking and exit of horse floats and trucks. Each parking space is equivalent to an absolute minimum of 4 normal vehicle spaces due to the need for unloading/loading and tie up areas for horses.
There is concern for the safety of horses, riders and the general public due to the near location of the proposed riding area to the 4 lane expressway, the skateway, the public cycleway/walkway and North Street. There will be anticipated significantly increased noise and visibility of cars and trucks travelling at 100km/hour on the expressway with horses competing nearby, often with young, very inexperienced riders.
Access to the grounds is likely to be across a public shared cycleway/pathway. The safety of children on skateboards, bicycles etc are at risk as horse trucks and floats cross the pathway. Horse floats and trucks also require an indented driveway of at least 15 metres to allow vehicles to park off the roadway whilst gates to the grounds are opened.
The nonprofit sporting clubs that utilize the Equestrian Centre have put significant effort and funds raised from their activities into improvements at the Centre. This includes:
a) improving the grounds through leveling and backfilling with hundreds of tonnes of sand in order to make a good all weather riding surface
b) construction of an administration/shelter shed for officials, canteen and spectator viewing area
c) construction of a machinery shed for storage of dressage and showjumping trailers and equipment
d) location of container and construction of a storage annex for pony club gear and secondary showjumping equipment
e) safety fencing to protect riders and horses from falling into the adjoining creek and gulley


The Benefits of the Current Site

There are a number of benefits of the current location for the Berry Equestrian Centre. These include:
It is located next to the Berry Sporting Complex so access to toilets and other amenities are nearby.
It is in close proximity to the Berry township which is of benefit to visiting participants both prior to and after events.
The competition arena is located away from other distractions such as the skateway, roads and other public facilities.
There is easy access to the site for people coming from either north, south, east or west of Berry.
Horse float parking and maneuverability of vehicles is easily accomplished.
Storage of dressage, showjumping and pony club equipment is securely held on site.
Overnight yarding of horses is currently available at the Berry Showground which is only minutes away.
The Club Committee members live within 5 minutes as numerous trips are required to unlock access gates and transport ancillary canteen equipment etc to events.

In regards to the three options for Victoria Street we would be happy with either Option 2 or 3 to keep it accessible for vehicles going south. We do not wish it to be closed as we and most people who live on the eastern side of Berry always use Victoria Street when going to Nowra.

As a resident of The Arbour, I do not support the closure of Victoria St, but am strongly in favour of proposals to revise Option 3, which involves extending the road past the Vannini property further south to allow the inclusion of a separate entry/exit point for all BUPA traffic. Currently BUPA traffic including staff, visitors and service vehicles must use the only access road - Pepper Farm Drive - which is the private road to The Arbour.
This shared traffic arrangement is not satisfactory as our private road is regularly made unsafe to Arbour residents by breaches of the 20kph speed limit when BUPA staff enter and leave on shift changes, and tradespeople and delivery vans speed down our main thoroughfare. This is despite frequent attempts to liaise with BUPA management to try to resolve the problem.
The extension of the road in Option 3 would be a simple, relatively cheap solution to an issue that will only escalate when BUPA increases its capacity with a proposed extension and our resident numbers are boosted when construction of our village is completed. Currently there are about 100 residents, but there will be about 160 when all houses are finished.
I strongly support the submissions made by several other Arbour residents to revise Option 3 and continue the road past the Vannini property to allow access to BUPA.

Lack of Noise barriers.

The information provided appears to have no noise barriers proposed on the eastern side of the bypass from Queen Street to Victoria Street adjacent to Mark Radium Park . Currently their is a 50klm speed zone in this area on a two lane highway. RMS must correct this error (I assume it's an error) and develope plans to install noise barriers in this area to ensure the increased noise from a 4 lane bypass at 110klms does not impact our homes which are adjacent to Mark Radium Park.

Southern Route

This is not a Bypass as it does not Bypass Berry at all. I understand a southern route is more expensive but why do RMS have to split a community, that cost can not be measured. Make this a true Bypass of Berry and Bypass it.
Not everything should be about the dollar

Victoria Street Must remain Open.

The basis for which the EA was proposed was to close Victoria Street at the Western End (where it mets the existing highway). RMS stated, incorrectly, that the majority of Berry residence wanted it closed, this was and still is untrue, this road must remain open for two traffic for a number of reasons.

Option 1 was chosen by RMS for reasons that were untrue and very misleading and should not be considered for the following reasons:-
- firstly if I or any of the residance of the 3 aged villages and one age hostel were to require and ambulance for any reason it would take approximately 90 seconds longer to get to my house than it would if Victoria street was to remain open, in both directions. I would have to assume a similar time to return to the bypass. My families lives and indeed the lives of hundreds of aged people who reside in the vilages off victoria street who may need an ambulance could be saved if 3 minutes could be removed from the time it takes to get to hospital.
- second, their is no other exit from Berry to the south if Queen street near the proposed Kangaroo Valley road overpass were blocked if Victoria Street were closed.
- third, if Victoria Street were to be closed Mark Radium park would not be used by the passing tourist at all, due maily to the fact they will not see it and can not get to it. It will fast become a local hang out again and a dummping ground for even more unwanted rubbish (remember I live next to it and have done so for the passed 26 years)