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The Beaches Link and Gore Hill Freeway Connection Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) public exhibition period has now closed. Transport for NSW thanks all those who have made submissions.
The EIS was on public exhibition from 9 December 2020 to 1 March 2021. The exhibition period of 61 days* was in line with the EIS exhibition period for both the WestConnex M4-M5 Link and Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade projects.
Transport for NSW will produce a written report in response to the submissions. This will be submitted to the Department of Planning, Infrastructure and Environment (DPIE) for assessment before going to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces to help inform the decision on the project. The submissions report will be made available on the DPIE website. This process is likely to take several months.
The EIS exhibition and submissions process is handled by the DPIE. If you have any feedback in regards to the EIS submissions process, please contact them on majorprojectssupport@planning.nsw.gov.au.
*NOTE: The period from 20 December 2020 to 10 January 2021 (inclusive) is not included in the 61 days.
To make a submission on the Beaches Link and Gore Hill Freeway Connection Environmental Impact Statement, use the online form. All submissions received will be placed on the DPIE website.
The public consultation and submission period closes on 11.59pm, Monday 1 March 2021.
For a video tutorial on how to make a submission on the DPIE website click here.
To watch a video tutorial about how you can subscribe to receive timely, project-related alerts click here.
If you want DPIE to delete your personal information before publication, please make this clear at the top of your letter.
We understand noise can be a source of disruption to local communities during the construction and operation of major road projects. To minimise the impact of our project on local residents, we are delivering at-property noise treatment to eligible properties. Noise treatment refers to architectural acoustic measures which aim to improve the sound resistance of properties, such as window and door upgrades.
We have developed a Noise Insulation Program which outlines the criteria and process for delivering noise treatment to affected properties as part of the project.
Providing at-property treatment is a complex process and involves a number of different steps. To learn more, see our fact sheet.
We are starting the process of delivering noise treatment before the project is approved so residents benefit from reduced noise as early as possible.
We are happy to coordinate virtual tutorials to explain the tools and techniques of the model as required.
Please raise a question in the RFT Data Room should you require any additional support.
The EIS assesses the potential environmental and social impacts of the Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade during construction and operation. The EIS also includes strategies to avoid, mitigate and manage the potential impacts of the project.
In the EIS, we cover topics such as traffic and transport, air quality, noise and vibration, construction and biodiversity impacts.
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) placed the EIS on exhibition from 29 January to 30 March 2020. This closing date was extended from 12 March following feedback from the community. During this time everyone had the opportunity to make submissions on the project. We are now working on a submissions report to respond to the issues raised. This report will be made public. All submissions made to DPIE are available on their website.
Have your say on Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade
How to make an online submission:
How to make a hard copy submission:
You can submit a hard copy of your submission. If you want DPIE to delete your personal information before publication, please make this clear at the top of your letter. You need to include:
You can hand deliver your submission to DPIE’s office, located at:
4 Parramatta Square, 12 Darcy Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
You can post your submission to:
Attention: Director, Transport Assessments
Planning & Assessment, Department of Planning
Industry and Environment
Locked Bag 5022
Parramatta NSW 2124
Submissions must be received by DPIE before midnight 30 March 2020.
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