We whole heartily object to the inland rail continuing past the back boundary of our property. We feel that it would significantly decrease the value of our property & disrupt our lifestyle and don't feel that we would be sufficiently compensated because of its existence. I don't feel that a major rail network cutting directly through one of the more affluent parts of town would be of any benefit to a small rural community.
We hope that adequate consideration has been given to the residences both directly and indirectly affected by the rail and all that it entails.

I am writing about the operational rail noise level for my property, P2N_Rx0287, which is Aeq 59 (night) which is below the criteria for noise abatement of 60 yet my neighbour at P2N_ Rx0285 has been identified to be considered for noise abatement at Aeq 61. I would like to know why this is so as we are both the same distance from the tracks and will both be equally affected by increased rail activity of both size and frequency with the Inland Rail - Parkes to Narromine project.

I am also writing to voice my concern for the construction period due to begin in 2018. I have been told that work will be carried out from 6am to 6pm Monday to Sunday. Also with the track close to my property, 3 culverts closeby have been identified with potential possession work of 24 hours a day. I am concerned of the noise level of the work being carried out for long periods across the day that will impact upon my family's daily routine as I work fulltime, as does my son who travels daily to work at Dubbo and i have a daughter who attends primary school each day. I am concerned for the noise level and interruption this will cause to us, impacting upon our time at home for sleep, rest and relaxion during the times of day that we are home and not working, especially during the early hours of the morning and if work is to be carried out 24 hours a day.

As my house is approximately 35 mtrs from the railway line level crossing. I'm very concerned about the level of noise and vibrations, that are at a significant level already, and will obviously increase due to faster trains and more constant use of the line, but to what level is unknown. My other concern would be whether the up grade to the line would consist of bells, flashing lights or even the crossing lit up to an extreme degree at night which would obviously be some what of an issue. As I believe the Inland Rail Project to be a great asset to our state, I will be anticipating positive solutions and communication regarding my concerns, regards, Matthew Sharah.

My house block at which I reside is less than 100 metres to the railway line in question as well as one of the closest houses to the level crossing (Whitton Park Rd Peak Hill).
While in general favour of the project as a whole I am concerned about the possible noise of the faster, more frequent trains proposed as well as the possibility of boom gates, bells and whistles one would expect as a safety aspect for the crossing.
Dense foliage as well as installation of shutters / double glazing on the two back bedroom windows may be required if the level of noise and vibration becomes intolerable. Any advice or assistance would be appreciated in this regard.

WE THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF 87 OLD BACKWATER ROAD NARROMINE WISH TO MAKE A SUBMISSION FOR
COMPENSATION FOR FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL HARDSHIP DUE TOO THE IMMEDIATE AND PROFOUND IMPACT THE INLAND RAIL PROJECT WILL HAVE ON OUR PROPERTY AND PERSONAL WELL BEING.
WE HAVE LIVED AT 87 OLD BACKWATER ROAD,NARROMINE FOR 27 YEARS AND ENJOYED A RELAXED RURAL LIFESTYLE IN HARMONY WITH THE CURRENT RAIL OPERATION. OUR PROPERTY IS OUR INVESTMENT FOR RETIREMENT.
AT 87 OLD BACKWATER ROAD THE ENTIRE EASTERN BOUNDRY OF OUR LAND IS THE NARROMINE TO PARKES RAIL LINE. OUR PROPERTY IS APPROX. 7 ACRES.
OUR TWO MAIN BEDROOMS OF OUR HOUSE ARE ON THE EASTERN SIDE AND ARE ONLY APPROX 30 METRES FROM THE RAILWAY LINE. THERE IS ALSO A RAIL CROSSING ON OLD BACKWATER RD WHICH IS THE NORTHERN BOUNDRY TO OUR PROPERTY AND APPROX 80 METRES FROM OUR HOUSE.

THE PROPOSED UPGRADE TO THE RAILWAY LINE IS SO TRAINS OVER 1.5 KMS LONG CAN TRAVELL PAST OUR PROPERTY AT OVER 100 KPH WITH ONE MOVEMENT EVERY HOUR.
THIS WOULD MEAN THE LEVEL CROSSING WOULD HAVE TO BE UPGRADED TO FLASHING LIGHTS BELLS OR EVEN BOOM GATES.

THIS IS A VAST DIFFENCE FROM WHAT WE HAVE EXPERIENCED FOR 27 YEARS.
I PERSONALLY HAVE GROWN UP WITH THE RAILWAY AS MY FATHER WAS NARROMINES LAST STATION MASTER SO MY DECISION TO PURCHASE 27 YEARS AGO AND LIVE AT 87 OLD BACKWATER ROAD WAS MADE KNOWING THE IMPACT OF LOCAL RAIL MOVEMENTS
THIS IS A TOTALLY NEW SENERIO WHICH WILL IMPACT US FINANCIALLY AND PERSONALLY.

WE WILL BE SEEKING COMPENSATION FOR THE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY VALUATION LOSS AND PAIN AND SUFFERING.
WHILST I AM IN FAVOUR OF THE PROJECT DISPENSATION SHOULD ALLOWED FOR PROPERTY OWNERS WHOEVERS BOUNDRY DIRECTLY JOINS THE RAIL LINE AND WHOEVERS DWELLING IS DIRECTLY IMPACTED BOTH FINANCIALLY AND PERSONALLY

We completely object to the inland rail using the existing railway line in our neighbour or building a new line.
Our reasons are as follows.
- property values, havevtheyvalready been affected? By how much already and how much in the future?
- Noise, extra noise from a minimum of 10 trains a day doing high speeds. Also flashing lights and bells.
- safety, what actions will be taken to make These crossings safe so close to town? There have already been 2 fatalities in this area in recent years.
- my children use the bus stop close to one of the level crossings. Safety issue.
-lost time at level crossings. I have been told that it will start with 10 trains a day at 1.8km long and the thecwait time will start with a 2 min wait. Makes popping into town inconvenient. This wait time will get longer as the trains do.
- if the new line goes in the paddock across from my property it will take away my pieceful rural view.
We completely object to this inland rail.

We object to the inland railway coming through on the existing line our area due to the following reasons.
1. property values, how much have they already been impacted and into the future? When will someone be able to give us information on this?
2. when purchased our property it has stable complex for agisting thorough bred racehorses, in the future people may not want to use our facilities due to excess noise and activity not only from trains but bells and lights also.
Will we be compensated for this?
3. There is a school bus stop in close proximity, what measures will be taken to address this matter and make it safe?
4. We will be affected greatly by noise indoors and outdoors everytime a train goes past we will feel it.
We brought this property for the peaceful rural outlook and with this amount of trains doing high speed this will be taken away from us and our neighbours.
5. We will also be impacted by waits at level crossings. makes popping into to town inconvenient.
We are completely against these trains going on the existing railway so close to town.

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No WaterNSW land, assets or infrastructure are impacted by the proposed Inland Rail - Parkes to Narromine Project, as as such WaterNSW has no particular comments or requirements. WaterNSW requests the Department continues to consult with us on all proposals that may impact on WaterNSW land, assets or infrastructure.

We object to the proposal by Sydney Metro and the attached documents provide the rationale as to why.