I was interested in the times which are on the leaflet, which has been distributed about light rail (NSW Transport November). For the trip from Circular Quay to Kingsford - light rail all the way - I compared the time with the existing bus timetable and found that the buses are expected to do the trip in a shorter time (about 5 minutes less)! I also wonder if there has been any modeling done on the impact of the light rail on other traffic and especially that on roads crossing the light rail route. For example the junction of Anzac Parade with Cleveland St/Lang Rd. Such more or less East/West traffic is unlikely to be absorbed onto the light rail itself and so given that the light rail is being given priority with the traffic lights as it approaches such junctions (but still apparently is slower than buses!) what will be the impact on other traffic? I hope that there will be a good scrutiny of the light rail proposal on Monday December 9 at the meeting of the Kensington Precinct!

The Coogee Precinct has serious and significant concerns about the South East Light Rail proposal as set out in the EIS.

1. High Cross Park is a precious public green space in an otherwise heavily built-up area. Hospital patients and their visitors seek solace and respite in the park looked over by the big old trees. Workers have their lunch there sitting on the lawn and enjoying the peace and quiet of the Park. Others just sit and enjoy the shade. Under the EIS this lovely Park will have its heart eaten out by the rail terminus and rail lines, the sides will be eroded by the bus loading and off loading areas and what is left will be concreted over. This MUST not be allowed to happen. Furthermore busy Avoca Street will become a parking lot as the Light Rail will cross every 3 minutes either way and passengers moving from and to Belmore Rd and the hospital will need to cross Avoca St. Most of the local residents are unaware of this assault on High Cross Park and Avoca Street but when the penny drops there will be community anger. The Precinct urges the planners to seek alternative locations for the terminus etc. Clara Street has to be an option - that way the hospital will get a stop somewhere near where patients, visitors and staff need a stop and near where the buses stop now. Or what about rerouting the line along Botany Street and up Barker Street to service the hospitals that way as well as the High School. There would be space for a terminus there without having to go across Avoca Street.

2. Many of the trees in High Cross Park are on the Randwick Signifcant Tree register. These and the other beautiful mature trees in the Park must not be lost.

3. The Precinct cannot believe that the EIS has no Rail stop proposed for the hospital. Patients and/or their visitors who need to use public transport will need to drag themselves up the hill and wait to cross Avoca Street to the stop. Similarly for hospital staff after a tiring day. Currently they can arrive or leave by the M50, the 370 and the 400 bus routes all of which pick up right outside the entrances to the public and the childrens hospitals.

4. The 373, 372 and M50 bus routes are very well patronised by residents of Coogee. It will be a sigificant loss of amenity to have to terminate and change to the Light Rail in order to to get to Central (372) or the City (373). In the same way it will be a significant loss of amenity if the M50 ceases to operate as this route after a slow start is now very popular and well used through the day. We ask that some consideration be given to keeping these bus routes. We have been told that one reason for the Light Rail is to get buses out of the CBD. This makes sense but the 372 does not go to the main CBD and the 373 and M50 do not go down the most congested streets. George and York are the most heavily congested city streets and at times are just one continous bus line but this Light Rail will offer nothing by way of relief for York Street or little for George Street.

5. The Coogee Precinct opposes the loss of the mature trees along Anzac Pde and Allison Rd. As the trees in Anzac Pde are located in the middle of the grassed median strip surely they could be saved and trimmed and the Rail lines run along either side. This would beautiful the Rail line.

6.The Coogee Precinct also opposes the loss of parking along Anzac Pde and High Street. There is so little parking now across the Randwick Municipality that to lose another 1000 spaces is untenable. It will kill off much of the commercial activity along Anzac Pde and those wishing to shop, dine or otherwise access commercial services will seek to park in nearby residential streets which are already at capacity. Unless the Governement funds underground car parking alongside the rail lines, the loss of 1000 parking spaces will give rise to a lot of anger and distress.

This will be a much needed improvement to the transport to and from UNSW, provided that it is not hindered by traffic and can be reliably quick. There also needs to be a very frequent flow of trams at all times of morning and evening, as the line for the current bus route is always large.
As long as this is included within MyMulti tickets, and won't cost students any more than transport already does, it will be an effective and well used system.

Dear NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure,

This submission is in response to the Sydney CBD and South East Light Rail Project design EIS currently on exhibition.
I support the overall goal of the project, which is to provide a more reliable public transport option for commuters and event-goers. However the current design would have significantly adverse impacts on Randwick's environment & heritage.
In recognition that one of the project's principle aims is to improve the overall amenity of areas along the alignment, I hold some strong objections to the current design:

I object to the removal of a large number of trees, including significant trees
⁃ The current design would involve the removal of a total of 760 trees(including 280 in Randwick and 160 along the Kensington/Kingsford corridor).Such tree removal would result in significant losses of heritage & amenity value for these areas and residents.
⁃ Such tree loss would also present a significant loss of habitat for the endangered grey-headed flying fox, and other native wildlife.
⁃ Light rail design should be reviewed and adjusted to avoid the loss of existing mature, healthy trees, especially in the areas of High Cross Park,Alison Road/Randwick Racecourse, Anzac Parade/Alison Road, and Wansey Road/Randwick Racecourse.
⁃ Wire-free running (as planned for the George Street alignment)should be applied wherever possible, to avoid impacts on tree canopies and wildlife.

I object to the location of the Randwick Interchange at High CrossPark
⁃ High Cross Park marks the junction of early walking tracks used by the Indigenous population and the first European visitors. Today, the park hosts a number of important civic and community ceremonies and provides green recreation space.
⁃ An interchange at High Cross Park would render the park unrecognisable, resulting in adverse heritage impacts to the park as well as its surrounding conservation area.
⁃ The interchange should instead be placed on High Street where it would ensure easier hospital access (especially for those less mobile passengers), while conserving High Cross Park as the focal point for Randwick's historical development, and a quiet oasis for all to enjoy.

I object to the proposed light rail alignment on Wansey Road.
⁃ The proposed alignment would result in the removal of a large number of significant trees that positively contribute to the visual & landscape character in and around the racecourse, as well as amenity value for pedestrians.
⁃ This alignment should be redirected into Royal Randwick Racecourse land.This would maximise potential for significant tree retention. This would also reduce the impacts upon the adjacent residential properties. Furthermore, it would improve the experiences of light rail passengers, as they will be able to enjoy the visual amenity provided by the trees.

I object to the location of the proposed Randwick light rail vehicle stabling facility at 66A Doncaster Avenue
⁃ A stabling facility located here would have a significant negative visual impact to the area.
⁃ The light rail stabling facility should instead be located at the south-eastern corner of Randwick Racecourse.

I object to the removal of significant trees in Tay Reserve (corner Alison Road and Anzac Parade).
⁃ This area has heritage significance, associated with its landscape and tree planting.
⁃ Alternative options for light rail track alignment should be explored to minimise impacts to Tay Reserve.

I object to an above ground substation at High Cross Park
⁃ At 10 metres long, 8 metres wide and 3.5 metres high, substations would have a negative visual impact and occupy highly valued public space.
⁃ Possibilities for relocation and underground placement of substation should be investigated.

I object to any loss of trees for the purposes of establishing construction
compounds at High Cross Park, Tay Reserve and Wansey Road

I object to any reduction in footpath width or capacity

I object to the loss of 304 on-street parking spaces along AlisonRoad, Wansey Road and High Street
⁃ Parking spaces to be lost include loading zones, taxi zones,disabled spaces, permit, short term and unrestricted parking.
⁃ A 700m radius catchment for alternative parking options does not reflect distances pedestrians and customers would be prepared to walk to access local shops and services.
⁃ Alternate light rail alignment should be investigated in order to minimise loss of parking.

I object to such a design which would result in the flooding of Alison Rd (once Wansey Rd is sealed).

I object to a design which is cheaper in face value, but doesn't seriously take into consideration the effect of the removal of trees on erosion and slope stability.

I object to a design which leaves these potential impacts to guess work.


I strongly support further investigation for improved design through ongoing and meaningful consultation with city councils, as well as other relevant stakeholders (including local residents). City councils represent and protect the interests of their residents, and therefore their design preferences should be respected.

I support the Sydney CBD and South East Light Rail Project

To Whom it May Concern,

My name is Anthony Cipolla, I am the coordinator of the Student Representative Council (SRC) at Sydney Boys High School. I am writing to you on behalf of the SRC.

Some time ago we wrote a submission regarding a grand walkway that was to be built through Moore Park to the SCG and the SFS. In that submission the SRC suggested a pedestrian walkway over Anzac Parade and the removal of the pedestrian lights currently used by students from Sydney Boys High School, Sydney Girls High School as well as the public.

This would have removed a peak hour traffic problem and given all pedestrians safer access across Anzac Parade during peak times and major sporting events. We now assume this project has been put on hold for the Light Rail to be constructed.

The student body would still like the relevant authority to take into consideration the incorporation of a pedestrian crossing when construction of the Light Rail takes place. This pedestrian access could be incorporated into the form of the bridge or tunnel used by the Light Rail to cross Anzac Parade.

We hope you will consider this safety improvement within the scope of the South East Light Rail project as a means to 'kill two birds with one stone'.

Yours Sincerely
Anthony Cipolla
Teacher
Sydney Boys High School.

I am the secretary of the Owners Corporation of the Portico residential and commercial building situated on the corner of York and Jamison Streets Sydney.

This is a building that has 147 residential apartments, with approximately 117 car parking spots in the building for residents.

Currently access to the carpark is off George Street, into Jamison Street (a one way street).

If vehicle access from George Street is to be restricted/prevented, I request that two way access into Jamison Street from York Street be made possible.

This will mean residents and other users can access the carpark from York Street into Jamison Street, and no longer need to access via George Street into Jamison Street.

Thank you

PS similarly affected buildings are the Amora Hotel and 50 Margaret Street carpark (as this is accessed also from Jamison Street)

Please consider a proposal to submerge the light rail along Devonshire St, either as a cut away or deep tunnel.

My main concern regarding the rail remaining above ground is that traffic will search for alternate routs through the tiny side streets in Surry Hills causing once quiet streets to become congested.

In the event that this is not possible, to reduce the impact of large numbers of people getting off at the Surry Hills stop after major sporting events events, there should be express services to Central station. My concern is that too many drunken people will want to continue the party on Devonshire street causing significant disruption to the residents.

Also I would support an additional stop located between South Dowling St. and Bourke street.

I would also request that the Rail itself is not red and white stripped, but more simple in design. In addition, that all trees removed from Devonshire street will be replaced.

Regards,
Katherine Sahm

Dear Sir or Madam
I would like an assurance that the present bus routes from Coogee Beach to the city and to the Central Railway will continue when the light rail is operational.
Kind Regards
Sharon Magee

I get on the bus near Carlton Street (Kensington) on the way to work near Circular Quay. Currently I can get an express bus from Kensington to near Phillip Street in the city in less than 20 minutes. After the next light rail, because it goes through Central and the city, it will end up taking far longer.

Is it possible to have express ones go through the ED or some way that you can get straight to Circular Quay for all the people that go towards that end of the city without having to go all the way through the city.