Hi planners,
As a local resident in Rozelle, the whole project is causing pain but I have got passed that and accept it is happening.
However, one feature that allayed many community fears and objections was the future creation of green space on the Rozelle side of the West Link and the connection that we would have to the Rozelle Bay and amenities on that side. Not just a connection but a safe connection. I have a four and two year old - just getting to grips with scooters, traffic, cycling etc. Getting over to theRozelle foreshore now is a total pain across many junctions and lights. More often we end up driving!
The overpass access bridge 'Greenlink' was a fantastic idea - cycle and pedestrian access - perfect.
And now you decide that it is not required. This modification of the plans is almost a breach of trust, a window into your lies and mis-truths.
The new plaza is a totally different concept - and ugly one too.

Please put non-car driving people, cyclists AND CHILDREN back into your plans. It's not just about cars.
Cheers
Nick

Dear SIr/Madam,

I commute daily from Burwood to Glebe on a bicycle.

My objection relates to how the changes to the interchange make access to Bicentennial Park more difficult for cyclists and pedestrians. I support the government finishing the M4, but the old plan was better for pedestrians and cyclists.  Pedestrians and cyclists ought to be the top priority because they take cars off the road, helping alleviate congestion, pollution and climate change.

Under the new plan, cyclists from Rozelle (and other areas, coming via The Bay Walk and further afield) will have a longer climb and a longer route when using the "shared user path bridge" to continue travel in Bicentennial Park.  Making cyclists work harder will reduce the number of cyclists, particularly those who are less fit.  Using the Green Link is not an option because they would need to afterwards cross at three separate traffic lights.

Given that most people visit this area to access or ride through Bicentennial Park, the only remaining users of the Green Link will likely be those few Rozelle residents who need to get to Central and Piermont.  Other Rozelle residents will get into the City much faster using the buses over Anzac Bridge.

I urge you to revert to the old plan.  (And anything you can do to limit the shutdown period of Buruwan Park would help commuters a lot.  The alternate route via Kentville Ave requires a very long climb.)

Sincerely,
Oliver Bock

Attached file outlines my objections.

My comments are included in the attached document.

The modifications look like a whole new project...which hasn't gone through a community consultation process.
Reasone for my onbjections are in the attachment.