Having spent the whole of my 45 years here on the Northern Beaches and know its geography with limited space for future growth, I find this proposal a poor solution to traffic solutions encouraging the use of motor vehicles and note there has been nothing of substance in regard to public transport. How about build a tunnel/bridge from North Head to Vaucluse?

I object to this tunnel being built for the following reasons.

1. Project too expensive. No alternative options to alleviate Northern Beaches Traffic have been thoroughly investigated by NSW government.
2. I object that we will be paying Tolls for a road that goes nowhere.
3. I object that the government is not taking climate change into account, and continue to build antiquated road highways that pollute our environment, spewing carcinogens into our air.
4. I object that this road tunnel will cause catastrophic traffic in my local area. It clearly stated in the EIS that the traffic will significantly increase in my street.
5. I object that the NSW government is clearing so many trees to build an antiquated road tunnel for single car use.
6. I object that the NSW government is building this tunnel so they can just sell it off to Transurban (possibly deals have already been done) in order to claim the northern beaches toll market.
7. I object that the NSW government is only building this tunnel so that they can push for mass development in our area, which would only make more money for toll operators.
8. I object that as soon as this tunnel is built it will become obsolete, and gridlocked as all motorways of Sydney are.
9. I object that our waterways will become polluted as a result of this tunnel. Manly Dam, Burnt Creek, Middle Harbour, Clontarf, Queenscliff and North Steyne beaches will all suffer.
10. I object that this tunnel will cause massive noise pollution to residents including myself as a result of increased traffic noise, and during the 7 years they are building it, with mass heavy double bogie trucks at all times 24/7 driving through our area, creating mass noise and air pollution, whilst damaging our local roads, and environment.
11. I object that there will more than 1000 employees of companies building the tunnel that will clog up our streets with their vehicles, at all times of day 24/7. Taking valuable street parking. Our streets are already clogged up with our own vehicles. Causing noise pollution, and possibly trashing our area.
12. I object that this project is being rushed through for NSW Liberal party to get it signed and contractors assigned well before the next election. Such a massive project costing the government so much money must have the best interest of the community and not for the benefit of private toll companies.

I have a son attending the Local Boys School, Balgowlah Boys, along with 1200 other boys. The school has made incredible steps forward in recent years, and is at the top of the tables for English in NSW. It is a highly sought after school in the area. I've learnt that the tunnel works will be in such close vicinity to this school, it's hard to believe that this has not been taken into deep consideration. The Impact on the boys learning, concentration, their environment, their health, both physical and mental, their general wellbeing, as well as their safety in the vicinity, the noise they will have to endure, the vibration, and the loss of open spaces for sport, not to mention the impact on the rest of the school staff, and teachers, is immeasurable.

As a parent to two small children (one of which is attending public school right next to where there will be an unfiltered stack), I have grave concerns for the health of my family and the devastation to the local area with the destruction of flat rock reserve. Let alone the amount of time it will take to rectify the damage, the health concerns with digging up an old tip is quite scary.
The new tunnel will also increase traffic (car usage) into the city which will result in more pollution.
If the tunnel is to go ahead then 1. public transport (a rail line) should be seriously considered to reduce traffic (we don’t need more cars on the road and public transport to/from the Northern beaches to dismal); 2. all stacks should be filtered (the concentrated fumes that will otherwise be discharged should not be allowed. The long term health implications could be disastrous); and a full study into the safety and impact on local wildlife from digging up flat rock reserve, as well as how and when the local areas will be restored. Many of us have chosen to live in this area due to great public transport (which should be afforded to Northern beaches residents) and the beautiful bushland. Please don’t take this away from us!

to whom it may concern.
I object to the proposed project on the following grounds.
!) Adverse, cumulative impacts on biodiversity across the project and in particular in the waterways, and in the FlatRock catchment area. The Impact statement prepared by the Project acknowledges impacts during construction, however I am particularly concerned about the longer term degradation and incursion into the catchment of post-construction infrastructure.

2) Aboriginal heritage. Local history document cites the FlatRock area as oe of the last known settlement areas by Aboriginal people on the north shore. The construction impacts on Aboriginal sites are irreversible, further erasing pre-colonial settlement history of the region.

3) Adverse Health impacts during the construction period of noise and air pollution. More concerning is the cumulative impact of unfiltered air pushed into the atmosphere from the proposed stacks, many adjacent to local schools.

Adding to my objections:

We need proper street / noise abatement along flat rock drive / Brooke the road is steep and truck noise would be amplified with the revving of accelerators

Limit ALL truck movement to 7am-6pm .. not just soiled filled trucks. We have a right to enjoy our homes, and not have our lives disrupted with 24/7 noise pollution.

Implement safe road crossings for children across streets impacted including 40km speed limits. This is a priority as crossing flat Rock is already dangerous. Install cameras to monitor speeds.

We already find it near impossible to turn out of Grafton Ave into Brook during peak times. We need lights installed or something to allow us to be able to leave our street without waiting 10+mins to do so ... which at times is already the case. With increased traffic this will only get worse.

Ensure trucks DO NOT use air breaks up and down flat rock / Brook Street

Implement bus stops with bus lanes into the city on Brook street .. this will reduce the traffic on the roads and many people drive into Cammeray or Crows Nest to commute

Development plans for Flat Rock regeneration.. what are the plans??

Thank you.

Tanya

The North Harbour Community Group objects to the Beaches Link Tunnel Project as proposed in the EIS.