The overpass has no merit. We were told it would be an underpass, and my previous support of this project was based on that. An overpass will permanently scar our marine foreshore - it should be a jewel in Sydney's crown, but it will become an eyesore, and of great detriment to residents and any future commercial or tourist potential. Please continue with the original plan - which the community had been consulted about - an underpass.

I’m concerned that this style of overpass will:
• Have an unacceptable and unnecessary visual impact, and obstruct a significant local mural;
• 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

This overpass is a massive and unnecessary expansion of West Connex. The artist impression shows us the vision this government seems to have for Sydney, and it looks like Los Angeles from the 1970s. Is this what we want for our inner city suburbs? What next?

It seems we are getting this West Connex project whether we like it or not, please at least keep it under the ground - where it was claimed it would be.

I really would not like to see this overpass go ahead, this is not far from the residential area of Annandale and would be a huge imposition on the quality of life for a lot of people. No-one needs it to be constructed, please keep it underground.

The overpass will have an unacceptable and unnecessary visual impact.
And make it more difficult for pedestrians to access Jubilee Park.
In addition it will create noise and disrupt more of our community and public space.

The Annandale overpass will have an unacceptable and unnecessary visual impact and, I understand, will destroy trees.
It's hard enough at the moment but it will make it more difficult for pedestrians to access Jubilee Park from the Rozelle Goods Yards in Lilyfield.
By all reasonable accounts there seems to be minimal concern for local residents in the planning.
We hear constantly that Westconnex is fantastic for western Sydney... a little consideration for inner west residents/tax payers/voters would be appreciated.

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.

SSI 7485
I have supported WestConnex up until this change. I have been the one defending how our city needs to grow, and we need all modes of transport to catch up, not just public transport, but this change is unacceptable. There was a massive park promised, and a commitment to put all of this intersection underground. The new proposal not only removes the park, but creates a massive eyesore, and will make for a terribly unpleasant experience to live in this area, with the added noise and cars on a visible road.
I feel cheated now, and a fool to have supported this project. We need more green areas, parks and ease of access for all, which can be achieved by the plans presented in their original form.
I strongly object to this change and request that the original plans are followed, as per the approvals and commitments made to the public.
Thank you.

The initial plan included - 1. Unobtrusive underground tunnel allowing traffic from The Crescent to cross the City West Link without stopping at traffic lights:
2. Single safe, direct pedestrian and cycling access from The Rozelle Goods Yard at Lilyfield to the Glebe foreshore and Annandale via an above ground vegetated ‘green link’: 3. Maintained right turn from Johnston St into The Crescent; 4. Shared user pathways considerate and connected into the Bays Precinct Master Plan; 5. Preservation of the ‘people’s mural’ on The Crescent. Now it is proposed to include 1. A massive imposing overpass instead of an underground tunnel turning this area in to an unslightly replica of LA overpasses; 2. Relocation of the green link which will no longer connect Lilyfield with the foreshore at Glebe; 3. Addition of a 5m high exposed eyesore in the form of a footbridge between the Rozelle Goods Yard at Lilyfield and the Glebe foreshore; 4. No direct route for pedestrian or cycling traffic between Annandale and Glebe foreshore; 5. Obstruction of the ‘people’s mural’ on The Crescent and 6. No right turn from Johnston St into The Crescent.
The visual pollution this overpass and associated structures would create is totally unacceptable. It is environmentally inferior to the original proposition and completely disrupts access. Plans for this project change on a whim and do not consider amenity and environment.

I object to Modification 2 The Crescent Overpass SSI 7485 for the following reasons:
1) It will have an unacceptable and unnecessary visual impact, and obstruct a significant local mural;
2) Make it more difficult for pedestrians to access Jubilee Park from Johnston St Annandale and the Rozelle Goods Yards in Lilyfield;
3) Destroy over 70 trees including the large, mature fig trees at Buruwan Park; and
4) Fail to solve Sydney's traffic congestion problem.

I oppose the proposed modification to the design. The original concept design is acceptable and should be retained.

The executive summary cites that the vehicular overpass is a "potential design improvement". I oppose this notion on a number of fronts:
1. The overpass will be a visual detriment to the landscape. I could harp on about this but I'll keep it simple. Elevated roads are an ugly eyesaw. It's bad enough we have the Cahill Expressway at Circular Key, the Western Distributor at Darling Harbour as well as Blackwattle Bay (Fish Markets). What kind of numbskullery would want to build another overpass adjacent to what could be a beautiful shoreline. It beggars belief that a planning department would even consider this. Do we learn nothing from the past?!
2. It will make the connection of the foreshore with Lilyfield worse. The current design is far better and should be retained. The current design provides a direct link from the foreshore to the green areas at Lilyfield. What is proposed significantly worsens what could be a fantastic outcome.
3. The proposed modification now creates another bridge. Another eyesore in order to maintain some level of direct connection between the foreshore and Lilyfield. Only this bridge will be unvegetated. It will be longer, much longer. And it will look worse.
4. The 'people's mural' will basically be a forgotten relic. Hidden behind a noise elevated roadway, it will likely become a shadowed no mans land. Where graffiti becomes rife and the mural descends into something not worthwhile even having. Shame on you for even proposing such an outcome, for the sake of moving people in the most incredibly inefficient form of transport there is - cars!

In summary, this modification is no improvement at all. Planning is usually something reserved for forethought. It's obvious that very little thought has been applied here. What a shame it would be if we prioritised vehicular traffic over the liveability of the great city of Sydney. There's no point in getting somewhere quickly if you can't enjoy it once you're there.