My family objects to the changes to pedestrian access from the "light rail" side of the crescent to the foreshore parts (Federal and Bicentennial Parks). We take our dogs down to the parks at least twice a day, so access via 4 pedestrian crossings will be onerous and time-consuming, as well as less safe for children. What about a pedestrian tunnel under the Crescent from light rail to foreshore?

Please see attached submission.

To whom it may concern,



I want you to reinstate your vision as laid out in Transport for NSW Future Strategy 2056, of safe and 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.



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;

6) the lack of community consultation around this modification – I only became aware of this last week; and

7) the loss of greenspace and access to the beautiful foreshore which is so important for the wellbeing of community members.



Yours faithfully,



Alfredo Arroyo

The proposed green link connects the green space on the Lilyfield side of the City West Link to the Annandale side of The Crescent. This is no dierct access to the Foreshore as it was promised originally.
No safe, direct access from Annandale to the Foreshore above the intersection. Lacking connectivity between the light rail, cycle ways, future Metro West and ferry Warf.

Dear Director Transport Assessments Planning Services,
I write regarding the modification to M4-M5 Link, Mod 2 The Crescent overpass and changes to the 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 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 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 centre 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 concern is:
Currently when heading down Johnston Rd towards The Crescent there is small street on the right before the lights (beside the Tafe) – it doesn’t have a street name. It allows you to turn right onto The Crescent to go towards Glebe. If this is removed then the only right turn onto The Crescent will be from a smaller residential street in Annandale, View Street. As a resident on this street I’m concerned that this will increase our local traffic and cause congestion as View St narrows at the end towards The Crescent and it isn’t an easy street to get out off.

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 street, unsafe concrete plazas and caged walkways.

– Integrate active and direct connections to all active transport - including the future Metro West and Foreshore Ferry Wharf.

Please see attachment containing my objections to the modification to M4-M5 Link, Mod 2 The Crescent overpass