The proposed Cheltenham Intermediate Services Facility is an environmental disaster as it and its access roads will destroy a significant part of the small remnant of native bushland adjacent to the Cheltenham Oval. Another solution should be found, possibly in a different location and perhaps with access off the M2 rather than local roads in a way which does not destroy our small amount of remnant bushland. This is the part of the North West Rail LInk that I am opposed to. Otherwise the project appears to have merit as it improves public transport.

Being the closest commerical building to the Norwest Station we are concerned about the amount of noise, dust and traffic congestion during construction.

We note a three metre noise barrier is to be constructed along our common boundary. As the elevation rises we wonder if this is sufficient to provide a comfortable and productive environment for those who work adjacent to the construction site.

We are concerned with possible noise and vibration during office working hours and dust and debris blowing onto our windows, building and into our storm water guttering.

Thank you.

Myself and wife are both opposed to this proposal in its current form. It will be a huge inconvenience during the construction phase, when, as per the information received at information sessions, trucks and other building vehicles will access the site via Celebration Drive. As anyone that lives in the area knows this is an already congested road during peak hour, that will be made that much worse by additional construction traffic.
Aside from this, I am opposed to the proposal in that the station is not completely underground. This will create noise pollution that could be avoided entirely if the station was completely underground.
Finally, I doubt residents were consulted in regards to the proposal. Personally, I would be unable to use the train as I am a tradesperson and my wife also requires her car for work. Neither of us were surveyed about the proposal and none of our neighbours were consulted about the proposal prior to its inception either. You would think that a project of this size should have the input of residents and business within 150 meters of it in order to create a more ideal proposal.

I and my wife Mary purchased 6 Louise Way Cherrybrook in 1993 and have lived there since that date. Louise Way is a private road running off Robert Road Cherrybrook and contains several private residences. We understand that for the purposes of the Northwestraillink - Cherrybrook Station - Robert Rd is being considered as a "Feeder Road". Our understanding is that a"Feeder Road" means Buses and motor Vehicle traffic using the road for the purpose of accessing Cherrybrook Station. We object to this. There has never been a bus on this low traffic narrow suburban road ever let alone in the 19 years we have lived here. The bus routes that have serviced the areas Glenorie Dural Cherrybrook and areas in between that Cherrybrook Station could attract to access the North Shore Maquarie and the City in one direction and Castle Hill Parramatta in the other direction have for years used well known high traffic roads that the department of transport is well aware of i.e. New Line,David,Woodgrove, County Drive,John, Franklin,Neale, Edward Bennett and Castle Hill Roads. This existing bus route system is tried and tested and will service the station through its existing routes with little tinkering and most of all without impacting on traffic,noise levels and property values and quality of life issues on existing bus route areas.In conclusion a study of the history of the area and the existing bus infrastructure as outlined above should,with respect lead to the conclusion that there is no need to use narrow,quiet Robert Road as a "Feeder Road". yours sincerely. Peter and Mary Love 6 Louise Way Cherrybrook 2126 ph.96804682. [email protected]

I am in full support of the North West Rail Link project. I believe this major infrastructure project must go ahead for the future viability and sustainability of The Hills and North Western area of Sydney.

Go for it asap we need it yesterday

Should of been established years ago as Infrastructure is inadequate

I am strongly opposed to the first train station at Bella Vista that is proposed to be built where the 'totally home' site is presently.
I do not want to live next to a train station and considering it was not mentioned in the 149 certificate that formed part of the contract of sale when I purchased my home, would not have proceeded to buy my home if I had known this station was to be built there.
The train station at this site will bring with it additional traffic congestion and noise pollution both during its construction and once it is completed. There are far more appropriate sites for this station that do not involve it being directly adjacent to existing residential homes. Considering there will already be a station in Bella Vista at Norwest, a more appropriate site would be either at Memorial Ave or in the vacant commercial land near the hospital. Based on conversations and meetings with my current neighbours, I find it difficult to believe that any residents were surveyed or consulted prior to this proposal and have found similar responses from the local businesses.
I do not want an above ground train station next door to my home - I have no desire to hear train announcements while I have dinner or trains moving in and out of the station while I sleep. If the train line was completely below ground I would not be as strongly opposed to it as the noise and pollution concerns I have would be significantly reduced and it would not be such an eyesore.

As a resident backing onto Old Windsor Road in close proximity to the proposed Bella Vista station, I am seeking reassurances that the noise upon exit from the tunnel will not be excessive. I am still a little unclear as to whether existing high road noise levels will be worsened by accompanying rail noise upon exit from the tunnel. From the EIS it seemed that the projected noise level would be 61, but I find that hard to understand when the noise level in my yard is frequently loud, between 60-70 according to the closest measurement in your data.

If the intent is lessened road traffic, I would have to query why there does not appear to have been exploration of pedestrian access to the station from the suburb of Glenwood. Residents such as myself who are literally just over the back fence from the station would have to drive to the station or embark on a walk of up to 30 minutes to exit the suburb. Has any consideration been given to laneways allowing pedestrian access to the suburban streets or the subsidisation of locked back fences for example? Glenwood is already limited to 4 main exit roads. Given the aesthetic and noise concerns of residents such as myself, user friendly initiatives must be explored.

In addition has there been careful consideration of station traffic around an already incredibly congested Celebration Drive? This road and Lexington Drive are at crawling pace in afternoon peak hours and the flow on to Old Windsor Road already means that it will usually take 15-20 minutes to get to my home from the intersection of Seven Hills Road North and Old WIndsor Road.

Thank you for your consideration of these comments. I hope they have been helpful as you explore ways to make the railway an asset rather than an added burden for residents, particularly those most directly affected by the route.

Note : My last submission went blank before I had chance to comment so re-submitting.
Re Cherrybrook station. Whilst, I am sure most people are happy that a station may be built in Cherrybrook. Consider the people who live around that area. We bought our house there 14 years ago for the quietness of that particular part of Cherrybrook. To my knowledge there was not talk of a station then. This area is too small for such a big project. As our councillor for our ward has pointed out, 6 years of building! The noise, dust and mess are not something to look forward to. Yes there will be a 8000sqm!!! shed and other things put in place to help with this. An ugly shed and trucks up and down, maybe 6 days a week!! Houses have to be demolished, diesel generators may have to be on site adding more noise, maybe an ugly 6 mtr concrete acoustic barrier, and may attract a lot of park and ride passengers adding a lot of traffic for our already small road infrastructure. All maybe's but could be's!! What happens to the quiet area that we bought into 14 years ago. I have no problem with the proposed station at Castle Hill as that is a busy buisiness area. But I am really not happy about this proposed station in Cherrybrook.