Attention: Director, Major Planning Assessments, Department of Planning
I write to express my strong objection to the WestConnex New M5 motorway proposal.
Global experience of major toll road construction has demonstrated conclusively that these projects are
enormously expensive and counter-productive. WestConnex will increase air pollution and encourage more car
use, quickly filling the increased road capacity. It is not a long-term solution to Sydney's congestion problem.
The fact that the State Government has already signed multi-billion dollar contracts for WestConnex before this
EIS was even placed on public exhibition undermines community confidence that this is a genuine consultation
process.
This EIS considers benefits for all stages of the project but doesn't address the negative impacts along the entire
route.
I object to this proposal because:
1) The New M5 will have devastating impacts on our local communities and local amenities.
2) The New M5 will be a massive contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, while destroying important habitat
and greenspace.
3) WestConnex and the New M5 is a financial black hole that won't solve Sydney's traffic congestion.
4) The WestConnex project including the New M5 lacks transparency and accountability.
5) The WestConnex project comes with no real evaluation of alternative options such as world class public
transport.
6) There will be reduced demands for road transport once the NBN is fully rolled out as many university courses
will be offered online, many commuters will be able to work from home, at least part-time and other face-to-face
interactions will be replaced with online communication.
I agree that I have not donated more than $1000 to any political party, elected member, group or candidate within
this financial year.
I do not give permission to the NSW Planning Department to publish any personal or identifying details from this
letter.
Sincerely,

Ngarie MacDonald

Please see attached submission

Barbara Stevens
0410 111 018

The proposed new M5's St Peter's interchange will change the face of Alexandria - in a way that is inconsistent with the developments already approved for the area. The road system will simply be unable to handle the volume of vehicles proposed to be funnelled to the area. Peak hour traffic is already slow with the Belmont and Lawrence laneways being even greater rate runs then they are. Belmont and Lawrence Streets are currently considered some of the best streets in Sydney in terms of beauty, and liveability - why destroy this for no benefit.

Please refer to attached document for submission.

I am the owner of 34 Campbell Rd, Alexandria, NSW, 2015.

Please refer all correspondence to:
1/6 Joseph St, Rozelle, NSW, 2039 or via email.

While I have selected 'I object to it' in the 'Your view of the application', I do not object to future improvements and development of the transport network or WestConnex in general.

I do however have concerns regarding the impact this will have on the our property and local community, specifically that on Campbell Rd.