Martine Kilo
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Martine Kilo
Object
ROZELLE
,
New South Wales
Message
I strongly object to the proposed modification to M4-M5 Link - Mod 2 The Crescent overpass - and changes to pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore area.
My objections are outlined in the attached submission.
My objections are outlined in the attached submission.
Attachments
Gordon Howe
Object
Gordon Howe
Object
ANNANDALE
,
New South Wales
Message
Director, Transport Assessments Planning Services
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
GPO Box 39 Sydney,
NSW 2001
Application: SSI 7485
Dear Director Transport Assessments Planning Services,
I write regarding the proposed modification to M4-M5 Link, Mod 2 The Crescent overpass and changes to pedestrian infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore area.
I raise objections to the proposed modification on the following grounds:
o Switching of the pedestrian crossing over The Crescent at the northern end of Johnston St decreases pedestrian access to Bicentennial Park and decreases pedestrian safety.
o Pedestrians on the western side of Johnston St trying to enter Bicentennial Park will need to make 4 road crossings to access the park rather than the current single road crossing.
o Children of Annandale North Public School currently utilise the Bicentennial and Glebe Foreshore Parks for school sporting activites. There is a lack of large green spaces that are accessible to schools in Annandale. Bicentennial Park is a park that the school uses regularly. The proposed changes to the crossings at the north end of Johnston St will significantly affect the ability of students from the school to access this park. There is an increase in number of crossings and a lack a space for a school class to safely stand and wait between crossings.
o Students will likely be forced to cross Johnston St at the already unsafe pedestrian crossing outside Annandale North Public School.
o There is no alternative crossing over The Crescent to access the park. An additional crossing near the PetO building, for example would give students walking to the Park from Annandale North Public School into Bicentennial Park a safer alternate route.
o The plan will result in increased traffic on Johnston St Annandale without any proposal to improve the safety of the pedestrian crossing outside of Annandale North Public School. This crossing outside of Annandale North Public School is already unsafe.
o Removal of the right turn from Johnston St into The Crescent will decrease access for residents of Annandale to the Tramsheds Community Hub. This will force more traffic onto alternative routes to the Tramsheds for cars to access this community area. These alternative routes are likely to be:
o Booth St and Wigram Rd/Minogue Crescent.
• Booth St is already a bottle neck. Wigram road and Minogue Crescent are barely wide enough for two cars to pass each other.
o Back streets such as View Street, which are residential streets unsuitable for increased traffic
o The proposed overpass from The Crescent into City West Link to access Anzac Bridge is not in keeping with the original proposal of the road design, which had all these connections under ground. In principle, this connection is a good idea but should be designed as an underpass to improve the above-ground aesthetic.
o This overpass will obstruct a significant local mural and will limit pedestrian access from Annandale to the Glebe Foreshore and Bicentennial Park.
o Realignment of the Green Link reduces Annandale community access to Bicentennial Park.
o The proposed horseshoe shaped pedestrian and cyclist pathway over the new Annandale vehicle overpass is unnecessarily complex, will be ugly and will take pedestrians and cyclists so far out of their way, it will be unusable.
I request RMS to consider these issues and make changes to the proposed modification to rectify them.
In addition, as this proposed modification will have a negative safety impact on the children attending Annandale North Public School, I request that the RMS improve the crossing over Johnston St outside the school by:
○ widening the footpath in front of and opposite the school,
○ new fencing along the median strip and footpaths,
○ improved signage around the school, and
○ relocation of the traffic light buttons for pedestrians closer to the actual crossing
Yours sincerely,
Gordon Howe
2/233 Johnston St
Annandale NSW 2038
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
GPO Box 39 Sydney,
NSW 2001
Application: SSI 7485
Dear Director Transport Assessments Planning Services,
I write regarding the proposed modification to M4-M5 Link, Mod 2 The Crescent overpass and changes to pedestrian infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore area.
I raise objections to the proposed modification on the following grounds:
o Switching of the pedestrian crossing over The Crescent at the northern end of Johnston St decreases pedestrian access to Bicentennial Park and decreases pedestrian safety.
o Pedestrians on the western side of Johnston St trying to enter Bicentennial Park will need to make 4 road crossings to access the park rather than the current single road crossing.
o Children of Annandale North Public School currently utilise the Bicentennial and Glebe Foreshore Parks for school sporting activites. There is a lack of large green spaces that are accessible to schools in Annandale. Bicentennial Park is a park that the school uses regularly. The proposed changes to the crossings at the north end of Johnston St will significantly affect the ability of students from the school to access this park. There is an increase in number of crossings and a lack a space for a school class to safely stand and wait between crossings.
o Students will likely be forced to cross Johnston St at the already unsafe pedestrian crossing outside Annandale North Public School.
o There is no alternative crossing over The Crescent to access the park. An additional crossing near the PetO building, for example would give students walking to the Park from Annandale North Public School into Bicentennial Park a safer alternate route.
o The plan will result in increased traffic on Johnston St Annandale without any proposal to improve the safety of the pedestrian crossing outside of Annandale North Public School. This crossing outside of Annandale North Public School is already unsafe.
o Removal of the right turn from Johnston St into The Crescent will decrease access for residents of Annandale to the Tramsheds Community Hub. This will force more traffic onto alternative routes to the Tramsheds for cars to access this community area. These alternative routes are likely to be:
o Booth St and Wigram Rd/Minogue Crescent.
• Booth St is already a bottle neck. Wigram road and Minogue Crescent are barely wide enough for two cars to pass each other.
o Back streets such as View Street, which are residential streets unsuitable for increased traffic
o The proposed overpass from The Crescent into City West Link to access Anzac Bridge is not in keeping with the original proposal of the road design, which had all these connections under ground. In principle, this connection is a good idea but should be designed as an underpass to improve the above-ground aesthetic.
o This overpass will obstruct a significant local mural and will limit pedestrian access from Annandale to the Glebe Foreshore and Bicentennial Park.
o Realignment of the Green Link reduces Annandale community access to Bicentennial Park.
o The proposed horseshoe shaped pedestrian and cyclist pathway over the new Annandale vehicle overpass is unnecessarily complex, will be ugly and will take pedestrians and cyclists so far out of their way, it will be unusable.
I request RMS to consider these issues and make changes to the proposed modification to rectify them.
In addition, as this proposed modification will have a negative safety impact on the children attending Annandale North Public School, I request that the RMS improve the crossing over Johnston St outside the school by:
○ widening the footpath in front of and opposite the school,
○ new fencing along the median strip and footpaths,
○ improved signage around the school, and
○ relocation of the traffic light buttons for pedestrians closer to the actual crossing
Yours sincerely,
Gordon Howe
2/233 Johnston St
Annandale NSW 2038
Attachments
France Millo
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France Millo
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ANNANDALE
,
New South Wales
Message
Director, Transport Assessments Planning Services
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
GPO Box 39 Sydney, NSW 2001
Application: SSI 7485
Dear Director Transport Assessments Planning Services,
I write regarding the proposed modification to M4-M5 Link, Mod 2 The Crescent overpass and changes to pedestrian infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore area.
I request RMS work with the community to explore alternate design options to the proposed new car overpass design and the changed pedestrian and cyclist links. I am seeking the reinstatement of the safe, direct access from the approved EIS GreenLink to create a continuous green open space connection from the Rozelle Rail yards and Annandale to the foreshore. The GreenLink was more than just a walk way - it put people central to the design, maximising safety, and providing much needed accessible open space for the community now and into the future Bays Precinct design.
I am requesting RMS put people back into the plan – I want you to reinstate your own vision as laid out in Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056. Work with the community to design a feasible option that brings the best elements from the approved EIS design into the modification.
My key concerns with the M4-M5 Modification are:
● The significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclists with removed access over The Crescent to Bicentennial Park and the increased traffic along Johnson Street.
● Being required to cross five sets of pedestrian lights at The Crescent as my option to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from Rozelle light rail stop.
● Removal of direct active links to the foreshore, cutting the community off from the area and the proposed revitalisation of the entire Bays Precinct, including linking the Light Rail and Bus stops to a Ferry wharf and Metro station.
● Urban and landscape design that is being built before a finalised Masterplan for the area.
● Traffic changes that limit movements around the suburb and create further congestion in the local streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe, Lilyfield and Rozelle with no planning to deal with these.
Alongside these issues my other concerns include:
My submission is asking RMS and the Project Team to:
● Reinstate the GreenLink connecting communities and green open space from Rozelle to Bicentennial Park.
● Relocate and design pedestrian and cyclist connections that are continuous, safe and direct.
● Design the modification infrastructure and active links in response to the character of the suburbs, the location of the foreshore and it’s potential future development.
● Provide pedestrian and cyclist paths that maximise people safety and do not force us onto busier streets, unsafe concrete plazas and caged walkways.
● Integrate active and direct connections to all active transport – including the future Metro West and Foreshore Ferry Wharf.
Yours Sincerely,
Name: France Millo
Address: 130 Young St. Annandale NSW 2038
Email: [email protected]
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
GPO Box 39 Sydney, NSW 2001
Application: SSI 7485
Dear Director Transport Assessments Planning Services,
I write regarding the proposed modification to M4-M5 Link, Mod 2 The Crescent overpass and changes to pedestrian infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore area.
I request RMS work with the community to explore alternate design options to the proposed new car overpass design and the changed pedestrian and cyclist links. I am seeking the reinstatement of the safe, direct access from the approved EIS GreenLink to create a continuous green open space connection from the Rozelle Rail yards and Annandale to the foreshore. The GreenLink was more than just a walk way - it put people central to the design, maximising safety, and providing much needed accessible open space for the community now and into the future Bays Precinct design.
I am requesting RMS put people back into the plan – I want you to reinstate your own vision as laid out in Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056. Work with the community to design a feasible option that brings the best elements from the approved EIS design into the modification.
My key concerns with the M4-M5 Modification are:
● The significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclists with removed access over The Crescent to Bicentennial Park and the increased traffic along Johnson Street.
● Being required to cross five sets of pedestrian lights at The Crescent as my option to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from Rozelle light rail stop.
● Removal of direct active links to the foreshore, cutting the community off from the area and the proposed revitalisation of the entire Bays Precinct, including linking the Light Rail and Bus stops to a Ferry wharf and Metro station.
● Urban and landscape design that is being built before a finalised Masterplan for the area.
● Traffic changes that limit movements around the suburb and create further congestion in the local streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe, Lilyfield and Rozelle with no planning to deal with these.
Alongside these issues my other concerns include:
My submission is asking RMS and the Project Team to:
● Reinstate the GreenLink connecting communities and green open space from Rozelle to Bicentennial Park.
● Relocate and design pedestrian and cyclist connections that are continuous, safe and direct.
● Design the modification infrastructure and active links in response to the character of the suburbs, the location of the foreshore and it’s potential future development.
● Provide pedestrian and cyclist paths that maximise people safety and do not force us onto busier streets, unsafe concrete plazas and caged walkways.
● Integrate active and direct connections to all active transport – including the future Metro West and Foreshore Ferry Wharf.
Yours Sincerely,
Name: France Millo
Address: 130 Young St. Annandale NSW 2038
Email: [email protected]
Jo Duncan
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Jo Duncan
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Rozelle
,
New South Wales
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This plan to build The Crescent overpass in Annandale completely ignores the conditions of consent given for this project. It threatens to impose even more on the landscape and liveability of our local area.
I’m concerned that this Los Angeles style overpass will:
Have an unacceptable and unnecessary visual impact, Make it more difficult for pedestrians to access Jubilee Park from Johnston St Annandale and the Rozelle Goods Yards in Lilyfield;
Destroy over 70 trees including the large, mature fig trees at Buruwan Park; and fail to solve Sydney's traffic congestion problem.
The park area between the city west link and Lilyfield road was meant to be built as parkland for residents to use. Having an unsightly overpass running between the park and the crescent totally destroys the look of the park. As a local resident I oppose this plan!
I’m concerned that this Los Angeles style overpass will:
Have an unacceptable and unnecessary visual impact, Make it more difficult for pedestrians to access Jubilee Park from Johnston St Annandale and the Rozelle Goods Yards in Lilyfield;
Destroy over 70 trees including the large, mature fig trees at Buruwan Park; and fail to solve Sydney's traffic congestion problem.
The park area between the city west link and Lilyfield road was meant to be built as parkland for residents to use. Having an unsightly overpass running between the park and the crescent totally destroys the look of the park. As a local resident I oppose this plan!
James Harmer
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James Harmer
Object
ANNANDALE
,
New South Wales
Message
Director, Transport Assessments Planning Services
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
GPO Box 39
Sydney, NSW 2001
Application: SSI 7485
Dear Director Transport Assessments Planning Services,
I write regarding the proposed modification to M4-M5 Link, Mod 2 The Crescent overpass and changes to pedestrian infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore area.
I request RMS work with the community to explore alternate design options to the proposed new car overpass design and the changed pedestrian and cyclist links. I am seeking the reinstatement of the safe, direct access from the approved EIS GreenLink to create a continuous green open space connection from the Rozelle Rail yards and Annandale to the foreshore. The GreenLink was more than just a walk way - it put people central to the design, maximising safety, and providing much needed accessible open space for the community now and into the future Bays Precinct design.
I am requesting RMS put people back into the plan – we want you to reinstate your own vision as laid out in Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056. Work with us to design a feasible option that brings the best elements from the approved EIS design into the modification.
My key concerns with the M4-M5 Modification are:
● The significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclists with removed access over The Crescent to Bicentennial Park and the increased traffic along Johnson Street.
● Being required to cross five sets of pedestrian lights at The Crescent as my option to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from Rozelle Bay light rail stop.
● Removal of direct active links to the foreshore, cutting the community off from the area and the proposed revitalisation of the entire Bays Precinct, including linking the Light Rail and Bus stops to a Ferry wharf and Metro station.
● Urban and landscape design that is being built before a finalised Masterplan for the area.
● Traffic changes that limit movements around the suburb and create further congestion in the local streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe, Lilyfield and Rozelle with no planning to deal with these.
Alongside these issues my other concerns include:
POOR CONSULTATION
I’m very concerned with the lack of community consultation around this modification which — if you’re honest with yourselves — is a complete redesign of this intersection.
This type of behaviour appears as if RMS is trying to sneak through major changes to our local area and only exacerbates the rift between you and the community.
MAKING THE MOST OF WHAT WE’VE GOT
As a new parent of a six month old son who will attend Annandale North Primary and as a local resident of over six years myself, my family and friends are all frequent users of our local green spaces. We are particularly lucky to be able to walk down to the water on the Glebe Foreshore to exercise, or just walk around the bay to clear our minds. One of our favourite activities on a Sunday is to stroll down to the Glebe Foreshore and on to Sydney Fish Markets for lunch before walking back home. This open space is of huge importance to us and the wellbeing of the people that live in this busy city. Sydney is SO lucky to be on the harbour and we should be doing everything we can to sensitively design infrastructure around this asset — not compromise access through lazy design. The overpass has been dumped in the middle of the plan and everything has been changed to fit around it. You need to change the priorities and put people back as a priority stakeholder in this plan.
PRACTICING GOOD DESIGN
Whilst I understand that there are constraints in every design but what I’m seeing in the MOD2 reports is table after table of optimisation for cars and roads and a huge number of disadvantages for pedestrians, cyclists and the internationally recognised asset that is the Sydney Harbour.
A good design would optimise around unique and valuable assets (Harbour/Foreshore) and balance the needs of all stakeholders with special attention paid to those most at risk (pedestrians, cyclists).
HONOURING PROMISES MADE TO FUTURE GENERATIONS
The Approved Environmental Impact Statement at
https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSI-7485%2120190227T231413.342%20GMT p8 details several principals which have been completely abandoned by this modification:
● Connect and provide for communities The concept offers a parkland destination that works to stitch together previously separated communities by providing a range of social infrastructure at a central, easily accessible location. MOD 2 fails this principal
● Enhance green links The concept reactivates closed-off land through new green spaces and links. These links strategically establish a new green “interaction” connecting a series of significant yet fragmented [future and existing] green spaces in and around White Bay, Rozelle Bay, Rozelle, Balmain, Glebe and Annandale. MOD 2 removes direct access
● Respond to the local character Respecting and maintaining the unique heritage, industrial character and topography of the Rozelle Rail Yards through interpretation. A massive concrete overpass obstructing a historically significant local mural and concrete plaza — really?
● Revitalise streets for equality of mobility New public spaces and much-needed universally accessible links establish entirely new “public streets” and enhance the surrounding neighbourhood. If, like me, you’ve pushed a heavy pram up long, steep ramps, looked after two kids on scooters on their way to the park or volunteered to supervise 60 school kids on their way to the park MOD2 is NOT an enhancement
My submission is asking RMS and the Project Team to:
● Reinstate the GreenLink connecting communities and green open space from Rozelle to Bicentennial Park
● Relocate and design pedestrian and cyclist connections that are continuous, safe and direct.
● Design the modification infrastructure and active links in response to the character of the suburbs, the location of the foreshore and it’s potential future development.
● Provide pedestrian and cyclist paths that maximise people safety and do not force them onto busier streets, unsafe concrete plazas and caged walkways.
● Integrate active and direct connections to all active transport – including the future Metro West and Foreshore Ferry Wharf
Furthermore I suggest:
That the decision to install unfiltered ventilation stacks so close to numerous childcare facilities and schools be reviewed and amended. I find it terrifying that these stacks have been approved with no filtering systems at all.
Yours Sincerely,
Name: JAMES ANDREW HARMER
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
GPO Box 39
Sydney, NSW 2001
Application: SSI 7485
Dear Director Transport Assessments Planning Services,
I write regarding the proposed modification to M4-M5 Link, Mod 2 The Crescent overpass and changes to pedestrian infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore area.
I request RMS work with the community to explore alternate design options to the proposed new car overpass design and the changed pedestrian and cyclist links. I am seeking the reinstatement of the safe, direct access from the approved EIS GreenLink to create a continuous green open space connection from the Rozelle Rail yards and Annandale to the foreshore. The GreenLink was more than just a walk way - it put people central to the design, maximising safety, and providing much needed accessible open space for the community now and into the future Bays Precinct design.
I am requesting RMS put people back into the plan – we want you to reinstate your own vision as laid out in Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056. Work with us to design a feasible option that brings the best elements from the approved EIS design into the modification.
My key concerns with the M4-M5 Modification are:
● The significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclists with removed access over The Crescent to Bicentennial Park and the increased traffic along Johnson Street.
● Being required to cross five sets of pedestrian lights at The Crescent as my option to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from Rozelle Bay light rail stop.
● Removal of direct active links to the foreshore, cutting the community off from the area and the proposed revitalisation of the entire Bays Precinct, including linking the Light Rail and Bus stops to a Ferry wharf and Metro station.
● Urban and landscape design that is being built before a finalised Masterplan for the area.
● Traffic changes that limit movements around the suburb and create further congestion in the local streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe, Lilyfield and Rozelle with no planning to deal with these.
Alongside these issues my other concerns include:
POOR CONSULTATION
I’m very concerned with the lack of community consultation around this modification which — if you’re honest with yourselves — is a complete redesign of this intersection.
This type of behaviour appears as if RMS is trying to sneak through major changes to our local area and only exacerbates the rift between you and the community.
MAKING THE MOST OF WHAT WE’VE GOT
As a new parent of a six month old son who will attend Annandale North Primary and as a local resident of over six years myself, my family and friends are all frequent users of our local green spaces. We are particularly lucky to be able to walk down to the water on the Glebe Foreshore to exercise, or just walk around the bay to clear our minds. One of our favourite activities on a Sunday is to stroll down to the Glebe Foreshore and on to Sydney Fish Markets for lunch before walking back home. This open space is of huge importance to us and the wellbeing of the people that live in this busy city. Sydney is SO lucky to be on the harbour and we should be doing everything we can to sensitively design infrastructure around this asset — not compromise access through lazy design. The overpass has been dumped in the middle of the plan and everything has been changed to fit around it. You need to change the priorities and put people back as a priority stakeholder in this plan.
PRACTICING GOOD DESIGN
Whilst I understand that there are constraints in every design but what I’m seeing in the MOD2 reports is table after table of optimisation for cars and roads and a huge number of disadvantages for pedestrians, cyclists and the internationally recognised asset that is the Sydney Harbour.
A good design would optimise around unique and valuable assets (Harbour/Foreshore) and balance the needs of all stakeholders with special attention paid to those most at risk (pedestrians, cyclists).
HONOURING PROMISES MADE TO FUTURE GENERATIONS
The Approved Environmental Impact Statement at
https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSI-7485%2120190227T231413.342%20GMT p8 details several principals which have been completely abandoned by this modification:
● Connect and provide for communities The concept offers a parkland destination that works to stitch together previously separated communities by providing a range of social infrastructure at a central, easily accessible location. MOD 2 fails this principal
● Enhance green links The concept reactivates closed-off land through new green spaces and links. These links strategically establish a new green “interaction” connecting a series of significant yet fragmented [future and existing] green spaces in and around White Bay, Rozelle Bay, Rozelle, Balmain, Glebe and Annandale. MOD 2 removes direct access
● Respond to the local character Respecting and maintaining the unique heritage, industrial character and topography of the Rozelle Rail Yards through interpretation. A massive concrete overpass obstructing a historically significant local mural and concrete plaza — really?
● Revitalise streets for equality of mobility New public spaces and much-needed universally accessible links establish entirely new “public streets” and enhance the surrounding neighbourhood. If, like me, you’ve pushed a heavy pram up long, steep ramps, looked after two kids on scooters on their way to the park or volunteered to supervise 60 school kids on their way to the park MOD2 is NOT an enhancement
My submission is asking RMS and the Project Team to:
● Reinstate the GreenLink connecting communities and green open space from Rozelle to Bicentennial Park
● Relocate and design pedestrian and cyclist connections that are continuous, safe and direct.
● Design the modification infrastructure and active links in response to the character of the suburbs, the location of the foreshore and it’s potential future development.
● Provide pedestrian and cyclist paths that maximise people safety and do not force them onto busier streets, unsafe concrete plazas and caged walkways.
● Integrate active and direct connections to all active transport – including the future Metro West and Foreshore Ferry Wharf
Furthermore I suggest:
That the decision to install unfiltered ventilation stacks so close to numerous childcare facilities and schools be reviewed and amended. I find it terrifying that these stacks have been approved with no filtering systems at all.
Yours Sincerely,
Name: JAMES ANDREW HARMER
Penelope Purcell
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Penelope Purcell
Object
ROZELLE
,
New South Wales
Message
17 September 2019
Director, Transport Assessments Planning Services
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
GPO Box 39
Sydney, NSW 2001
Dear Director,
RE: APPLICATION SSI 7485
As a local resident, I write to you this submission regarding the proposed modification to M4-M5 Link, Mod 2 The Crescent overpass and changes to pedestrian infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore area.
I request RMS work with the community to explore alternate design options to the proposed new car overpass design and the changed pedestrian and cyclist links.
I am seeking the reinstatement of the safe, direct access from the approved EIS GreenLink to create a continuous green open space connection from the Rozelle Rail yards and Annandale to the foreshore. The GreenLink was more than just a walkway - it put people central to the design, maximising safety, and providing much needed accessible open space for the community now and into the future Bays Precinct design.
I am requesting RMS put people back into the plan – we want you to reinstate your own vision as laid out in Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056. Work with us to design a feasible option that brings the best elements from the approved EIS design into the modification.
My key concerns with the M4-M5 Modification are:-
1. The significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclists with removed access over The Crescent to Bicentennial Park and the increased traffic along Johnson Street;
2. Being required to cross five sets of pedestrian lights at The Crescent as my option to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from Rozelle Bay light rail stop.
3. Removal of direct active links to the foreshore, cutting the community off from the area and the proposed revitalisation of the entire Bays Precinct, including linking the Light Rail and Bus stops to a Ferry wharf and Metro station.
4 Urban and landscape design that is being built before a finalised Masterplan for the area.
5. Traffic changes that limit movements around the suburb and create further congestion in the local streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe, Lilyfield and Rozelle with no planning to deal with these.
Alongside these issues my other concerns include:
POOR CONSULTATION
I’m very concerned with the lack of community consultation around this modification which — if you’re honest with yourselves — is a complete redesign of this intersection. I only found out about this redesign tonight when a friend tagged me in a post from a local community group. I have heard nothing from your department whatsoever. Incredibly poor.
It appears as if the RMS is attempting the redesign the entire proposal by stealth. I would expect that community consultation with a proposal such as this would be paramount even though it is apparent that government departments believe it is their right to run rough shod over individuals. We know you view us as an impediment.
MAKING THE MOST OF WHAT WE’VE GOT
As local resident of over 15 years myself, my family and friends are all frequent users of our local green spaces. We are particularly lucky to be able to walk down to the water on the Glebe Foreshore to exercise, ride bikes, or enjoy the wonderful open space of jubilee park. Callum park is in the process of demolition by neglect and as such, this open space is of huge importance to us and the wellbeing of the people that live in this busy city. Sydney is lucky to be on the harbour and we should be doing everything we can to sensitively design infrastructure around this asset — not compromise access through lazy and poor design. The overpass has been dumped in the middle of the plan and everything has been changed to fit around it. You need to change the priorities and put people back as a priority stakeholder in this plan.
PRACTICING GOOD DESIGN
I understand that there are constraints in every design but what I’m seeing in the MOD2 reports is table after table of optimisation for cars and roads and a huge number of disadvantages for pedestrians, cyclists and the internationally recognised asset that is the Sydney Harbour.
A good design would optimise around unique and valuable assets (Harbour/Foreshore) and balance the needs of all stakeholders with special attention paid to those most at risk (pedestrians, cyclists).
With environmental concerns (which should be paramount) we should be encouraging less use of motor vehicles and more access to better public transport, something the plan fails to do in any way shape or form.
HONOURING PROMISES MADE TO FUTURE GENERATIONS
The Approved Environmental Impact Statement at
https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSI-7485%2120190227T231413.342%20GMT p8 details several principals which have been completely abandoned by this modification:
● Connect and provide for communities The concept offers a parkland destination that works to stitch together previously separated communities by providing a range of social infrastructure at a central, easily accessible location. MOD 2 fails this principal
● Enhance green links The concept reactivates closed-off land through new green spaces and links. These links strategically establish a new green “interaction” connecting a series of significant yet fragmented [future and existing] green spaces in and around White Bay, Rozelle Bay, Rozelle, Balmain, Glebe and Annandale. MOD 2 removes direct access
● Respond to the local character Respecting and maintaining the unique heritage, industrial character and topography of the Rozelle Rail Yards through interpretation. A massive concrete overpass obstructing a historically significant local mural and concrete plaza — really?
● Revitalise streets for equality of mobility New public spaces and much-needed universally accessible links establish entirely new “public streets” and enhance the surrounding neighbourhood. MOD2 is NOT an enhancement - it’s a planning cop out
My submission is asking RMS and the Project Team to:
● Reinstate the GreenLink connecting communities and green open space from Rozelle to Bicentennial Park
● Relocate and design pedestrian and cyclist connections that are continuous, safe and direct.
● Design the modification infrastructure and active links in response to the character of the suburbs, the location of the foreshore and it’s potential future development.
● Provide pedestrian and cyclist paths that maximise people safety and do not force them onto busier streets, unsafe concrete plazas and caged walkways.
● Integrate active and direct connections to all active transport – including the future Metro West and Foreshore Ferry Wharf
Furthermore I suggest you stop selling out our local community. The lack of community consultation is a disgrace. You are turning our beautiful area into an eyesore and backtracking on plans to the detriment of our community. You’ve asked us to put up with a lot but this latest proposal is a step too far and is insanity. I implore you to start having some respect for the local community.
Yours faithfully,
Penelope Purcell
38 Elizabeth Street
Rozelle NSW 2039
Penelope Purcell
Purcell Lawyers
1/299 Elizabeth Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Tel 0412249190
Director, Transport Assessments Planning Services
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
GPO Box 39
Sydney, NSW 2001
Dear Director,
RE: APPLICATION SSI 7485
As a local resident, I write to you this submission regarding the proposed modification to M4-M5 Link, Mod 2 The Crescent overpass and changes to pedestrian infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore area.
I request RMS work with the community to explore alternate design options to the proposed new car overpass design and the changed pedestrian and cyclist links.
I am seeking the reinstatement of the safe, direct access from the approved EIS GreenLink to create a continuous green open space connection from the Rozelle Rail yards and Annandale to the foreshore. The GreenLink was more than just a walkway - it put people central to the design, maximising safety, and providing much needed accessible open space for the community now and into the future Bays Precinct design.
I am requesting RMS put people back into the plan – we want you to reinstate your own vision as laid out in Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056. Work with us to design a feasible option that brings the best elements from the approved EIS design into the modification.
My key concerns with the M4-M5 Modification are:-
1. The significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclists with removed access over The Crescent to Bicentennial Park and the increased traffic along Johnson Street;
2. Being required to cross five sets of pedestrian lights at The Crescent as my option to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from Rozelle Bay light rail stop.
3. Removal of direct active links to the foreshore, cutting the community off from the area and the proposed revitalisation of the entire Bays Precinct, including linking the Light Rail and Bus stops to a Ferry wharf and Metro station.
4 Urban and landscape design that is being built before a finalised Masterplan for the area.
5. Traffic changes that limit movements around the suburb and create further congestion in the local streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe, Lilyfield and Rozelle with no planning to deal with these.
Alongside these issues my other concerns include:
POOR CONSULTATION
I’m very concerned with the lack of community consultation around this modification which — if you’re honest with yourselves — is a complete redesign of this intersection. I only found out about this redesign tonight when a friend tagged me in a post from a local community group. I have heard nothing from your department whatsoever. Incredibly poor.
It appears as if the RMS is attempting the redesign the entire proposal by stealth. I would expect that community consultation with a proposal such as this would be paramount even though it is apparent that government departments believe it is their right to run rough shod over individuals. We know you view us as an impediment.
MAKING THE MOST OF WHAT WE’VE GOT
As local resident of over 15 years myself, my family and friends are all frequent users of our local green spaces. We are particularly lucky to be able to walk down to the water on the Glebe Foreshore to exercise, ride bikes, or enjoy the wonderful open space of jubilee park. Callum park is in the process of demolition by neglect and as such, this open space is of huge importance to us and the wellbeing of the people that live in this busy city. Sydney is lucky to be on the harbour and we should be doing everything we can to sensitively design infrastructure around this asset — not compromise access through lazy and poor design. The overpass has been dumped in the middle of the plan and everything has been changed to fit around it. You need to change the priorities and put people back as a priority stakeholder in this plan.
PRACTICING GOOD DESIGN
I understand that there are constraints in every design but what I’m seeing in the MOD2 reports is table after table of optimisation for cars and roads and a huge number of disadvantages for pedestrians, cyclists and the internationally recognised asset that is the Sydney Harbour.
A good design would optimise around unique and valuable assets (Harbour/Foreshore) and balance the needs of all stakeholders with special attention paid to those most at risk (pedestrians, cyclists).
With environmental concerns (which should be paramount) we should be encouraging less use of motor vehicles and more access to better public transport, something the plan fails to do in any way shape or form.
HONOURING PROMISES MADE TO FUTURE GENERATIONS
The Approved Environmental Impact Statement at
https://majorprojects.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/prweb/PRRestService/mp/01/getContent?AttachRef=SSI-7485%2120190227T231413.342%20GMT p8 details several principals which have been completely abandoned by this modification:
● Connect and provide for communities The concept offers a parkland destination that works to stitch together previously separated communities by providing a range of social infrastructure at a central, easily accessible location. MOD 2 fails this principal
● Enhance green links The concept reactivates closed-off land through new green spaces and links. These links strategically establish a new green “interaction” connecting a series of significant yet fragmented [future and existing] green spaces in and around White Bay, Rozelle Bay, Rozelle, Balmain, Glebe and Annandale. MOD 2 removes direct access
● Respond to the local character Respecting and maintaining the unique heritage, industrial character and topography of the Rozelle Rail Yards through interpretation. A massive concrete overpass obstructing a historically significant local mural and concrete plaza — really?
● Revitalise streets for equality of mobility New public spaces and much-needed universally accessible links establish entirely new “public streets” and enhance the surrounding neighbourhood. MOD2 is NOT an enhancement - it’s a planning cop out
My submission is asking RMS and the Project Team to:
● Reinstate the GreenLink connecting communities and green open space from Rozelle to Bicentennial Park
● Relocate and design pedestrian and cyclist connections that are continuous, safe and direct.
● Design the modification infrastructure and active links in response to the character of the suburbs, the location of the foreshore and it’s potential future development.
● Provide pedestrian and cyclist paths that maximise people safety and do not force them onto busier streets, unsafe concrete plazas and caged walkways.
● Integrate active and direct connections to all active transport – including the future Metro West and Foreshore Ferry Wharf
Furthermore I suggest you stop selling out our local community. The lack of community consultation is a disgrace. You are turning our beautiful area into an eyesore and backtracking on plans to the detriment of our community. You’ve asked us to put up with a lot but this latest proposal is a step too far and is insanity. I implore you to start having some respect for the local community.
Yours faithfully,
Penelope Purcell
38 Elizabeth Street
Rozelle NSW 2039
Penelope Purcell
Purcell Lawyers
1/299 Elizabeth Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Tel 0412249190
Keir Duncan
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Keir Duncan
Object
Rozelle
,
New South Wales
Message
This modification completely ignores the conditions of consent given for this project and threatens to impose unacceptable negative consequences on the landscape and liveability of our local area.
The proposed overpass is totally out of step with local development in Annandale and will obstruct a local heritage mural and destroy Buruwan Park. Sufficient consideration hasn’t been given to obvious alternatives such as an underground tunnel running under Whites Creek.
This modification will impose hugely on the local landscape in the inner west. A new elevated overpass is completely at odds with local development standards and will have a significant negative visual impact on Annandale and its surrounds.
The overpass will also obstruct Rodney Monk’s heritage mural which decorates the northern side of the light rail viaduct along The Crescent. That mural was commissioned by the Leichhardt Council in 1980 and inspired by political and social movements in the inner west. It is a dearly loved and historically important local artefact that should be protected.
This proposal could be replaced with a slot cut and cover trench running under Whites Creek to push traffic underground instead of overground and avoid the massive imposition of an overpass and destruction of the ‘people’s mural’.
This modification prioritises the needs of motorists, trashing the experience of local pedestrian traffic and making harder for residents to access the public waterfront.
Pedestrians walking from the Western side of Johnston Street will have to use an astonishing four pedestrian crossings in order to reach Bicentennial Park (see diagram below).
This pedestrian arrangement should be modified to allow pedestrians to cross direct from Johnston Street to the Park via The Crescent.
Destruction of mature fig trees at Buruwan Park
This design proposes to rip up Buruwan Park and all the vegetation at that site including over 70 trees and several beautiful mature fig trees.
Removing this vegetation will impact on the liveability of our suburb by removing shade, making our local area warmer and destroying the green barrier it provides between the City West Link and residences. Even if these trees are replaced with saplings, it could take up to a decade for tree cover to return to this site.
Any modification to this proposal should make every possible effort to save these trees and vegetation. At a bare minimum, these trees should not be removed until a full Urban Design and Landscape Plan has been completed.
This modification would abandon one of the centrepieces of the original design: a pedestrian and cycling green link to connect the Rozelle Goods Yard to Bicentennial Park.
Relocating that green link to the west of the intersection of The Crescent and City West Link ignores the original conditions of consent given for this project.
The proposed pedestrian bridge further north up the City West Link creates an unnecessarily long walk for pedestrians and an unnecessarily high climb of 5+ metres.
RMS and the contractors should reconsider other design options for a continuous green link from Rozelle Goods Yard, across the City West Link into Jubilee Park, including a link to Annandale and the Rozelle Bay light rail stop.
Increased local traffic in Annandale
This modification would remove the option to turn right out of Johnston Street into the Crescent which will increase traffic through local streets including Piper Street and Booth Street.
These changed conditions will mean increased noise and emissions for residents in Annandale.
The proposed overpass is totally out of step with local development in Annandale and will obstruct a local heritage mural and destroy Buruwan Park. Sufficient consideration hasn’t been given to obvious alternatives such as an underground tunnel running under Whites Creek.
This modification will impose hugely on the local landscape in the inner west. A new elevated overpass is completely at odds with local development standards and will have a significant negative visual impact on Annandale and its surrounds.
The overpass will also obstruct Rodney Monk’s heritage mural which decorates the northern side of the light rail viaduct along The Crescent. That mural was commissioned by the Leichhardt Council in 1980 and inspired by political and social movements in the inner west. It is a dearly loved and historically important local artefact that should be protected.
This proposal could be replaced with a slot cut and cover trench running under Whites Creek to push traffic underground instead of overground and avoid the massive imposition of an overpass and destruction of the ‘people’s mural’.
This modification prioritises the needs of motorists, trashing the experience of local pedestrian traffic and making harder for residents to access the public waterfront.
Pedestrians walking from the Western side of Johnston Street will have to use an astonishing four pedestrian crossings in order to reach Bicentennial Park (see diagram below).
This pedestrian arrangement should be modified to allow pedestrians to cross direct from Johnston Street to the Park via The Crescent.
Destruction of mature fig trees at Buruwan Park
This design proposes to rip up Buruwan Park and all the vegetation at that site including over 70 trees and several beautiful mature fig trees.
Removing this vegetation will impact on the liveability of our suburb by removing shade, making our local area warmer and destroying the green barrier it provides between the City West Link and residences. Even if these trees are replaced with saplings, it could take up to a decade for tree cover to return to this site.
Any modification to this proposal should make every possible effort to save these trees and vegetation. At a bare minimum, these trees should not be removed until a full Urban Design and Landscape Plan has been completed.
This modification would abandon one of the centrepieces of the original design: a pedestrian and cycling green link to connect the Rozelle Goods Yard to Bicentennial Park.
Relocating that green link to the west of the intersection of The Crescent and City West Link ignores the original conditions of consent given for this project.
The proposed pedestrian bridge further north up the City West Link creates an unnecessarily long walk for pedestrians and an unnecessarily high climb of 5+ metres.
RMS and the contractors should reconsider other design options for a continuous green link from Rozelle Goods Yard, across the City West Link into Jubilee Park, including a link to Annandale and the Rozelle Bay light rail stop.
Increased local traffic in Annandale
This modification would remove the option to turn right out of Johnston Street into the Crescent which will increase traffic through local streets including Piper Street and Booth Street.
These changed conditions will mean increased noise and emissions for residents in Annandale.
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ROZELLE
,
New South Wales
Message
Dear Director Transport Assessments Planning Services,
Application: SSI 7485 Mod 2
I am writing regarding the proposed modification to the M4-M5 Link Mod 2. The Crescent overpass and changes to the pedestrian infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore area.
Please can I request that RMS work with the community to explore alternate design options to the new car overpass design and the changed pedestrian and cyclist links. My request is to reinstate the safe, direct access from the previously approved EIS Greenlink.
The Greenlink puts the community at the heart of the design, creating what would be a very popular and well used open space for the community now and well into the future. It will become a safe area for families to enjoy and cycle ways linking Rozelle, Annandale and Lilyfield to the foreshore will provide great community hub in addition to a much needed reinstatement of trees and green space to clean the air polluted by the increased traffic coming into the area.
I am requesting that RMS reinstate its own vision as laid out in Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056. Please work with your community to design a feasible option that retains the best elements from the approved EIS design into the modification.
Specifically, my concerns with the M4-M5 modification are:
• The significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclists with removed access over The Crescent to Bicentennial Park and the increased traffic along Johnson Street.
• Being required to cross multiple sets of pedestrian lights at The Crescent in order to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from Rozelle Bay light rail stop.
• How confident is RMS that waiting space at the pedestrian crossings will be large enough to safely accommodate people moving between North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore?
• Removing the connectivity between the light rail, cycleways, future Metro and ferry wharf will increase the congestion at the multiple pedestrian lights and further compromise the accessibility of the Bays Precinct Master Plan.
My submission is asking RMS and the Project Team to;
• Reinstate the GreenLink connecting communities and green open space from Rozelle to Bicentennial Park.
• Relocate and design pedestrian and cyclist connections that are continuous, safe and direct.
• Design the modification infrastructure and active links in response to the character of the suburbs, the location of the foreshore and its potential future development.
• Provide pedestrian and cyclist paths that maximise people safety and do not force them onto busier streets, unsafe concrete plazas and caged walkways.
• Integrate active and direct connections to all active transport – including the future Metro West and Foreshore Ferry Wharf.
• Put the people and community at the heart of development not the $ and passing traffic.
Yours sincerely,
Rozelle, NSW 2039
Application: SSI 7485 Mod 2
I am writing regarding the proposed modification to the M4-M5 Link Mod 2. The Crescent overpass and changes to the pedestrian infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore area.
Please can I request that RMS work with the community to explore alternate design options to the new car overpass design and the changed pedestrian and cyclist links. My request is to reinstate the safe, direct access from the previously approved EIS Greenlink.
The Greenlink puts the community at the heart of the design, creating what would be a very popular and well used open space for the community now and well into the future. It will become a safe area for families to enjoy and cycle ways linking Rozelle, Annandale and Lilyfield to the foreshore will provide great community hub in addition to a much needed reinstatement of trees and green space to clean the air polluted by the increased traffic coming into the area.
I am requesting that RMS reinstate its own vision as laid out in Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056. Please work with your community to design a feasible option that retains the best elements from the approved EIS design into the modification.
Specifically, my concerns with the M4-M5 modification are:
• The significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclists with removed access over The Crescent to Bicentennial Park and the increased traffic along Johnson Street.
• Being required to cross multiple sets of pedestrian lights at The Crescent in order to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from Rozelle Bay light rail stop.
• How confident is RMS that waiting space at the pedestrian crossings will be large enough to safely accommodate people moving between North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore?
• Removing the connectivity between the light rail, cycleways, future Metro and ferry wharf will increase the congestion at the multiple pedestrian lights and further compromise the accessibility of the Bays Precinct Master Plan.
My submission is asking RMS and the Project Team to;
• Reinstate the GreenLink connecting communities and green open space from Rozelle to Bicentennial Park.
• Relocate and design pedestrian and cyclist connections that are continuous, safe and direct.
• Design the modification infrastructure and active links in response to the character of the suburbs, the location of the foreshore and its potential future development.
• Provide pedestrian and cyclist paths that maximise people safety and do not force them onto busier streets, unsafe concrete plazas and caged walkways.
• Integrate active and direct connections to all active transport – including the future Metro West and Foreshore Ferry Wharf.
• Put the people and community at the heart of development not the $ and passing traffic.
Yours sincerely,
Rozelle, NSW 2039