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Beaches Link and Gore Hill Freeway Connection overview
Building across Middle Harbour
Seabed dredging
Hear from our Program Director Doug Parris
Your new open space in Balgowlah

Virtual information sessions


Mosman/Middle Harbour
8 February 2021
Northbridge/Willoughby
8 February 2021
Seaforth/Killarney Heights/Frenchs Forest
9 February 2021
Air Quality session
9 February 2021

Cammeray

10 February 2021

Balgowlah

10 February 2021

Artarmon
14 January 2021
Cammeray
14 January 2021
Seaforth/Killarney Heights/Frenchs Forest
19 January 2021
Northbridge/Willoughby
19 January 2021
Balgowlah
20 January 2021
Mosman/MiddleHarbour
20 January 2021

Artist's impressions


Artarmon

Artist’s impression of operational facilities and entry and exit points at Artarmon.

Balgowlah

Artist’s impression of new and improved open space and recreation facilities at Balgowlah. Indicative only.

Balgowlah

Artist’s impression of sporting facilities at Balgowlah.

Cammeray

Artist’s impression of Ernest Street and operational facilities at Cammeray, 10 years after project.

Middle Harbour

Artist’s impression of backhoe dredge and south cofferdam works in Middle Harbour

Northbridge/Willoughby

Artist’s impression of temporary construction site on Flat Rock Drive, looking north.

Seaforth/Killarney Heights

Artist’s impression of upgrade work and pedestrian and cycle path on Wakehurst Parkway.

Seaforth

Artist’s impression of Wakehurst Parkway near Kirkwood Street.


Before/after sliders


Before/after: Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation from Sydney Road
Before/after: Balgowlah Oval from Pickworth Avenue
Before/after: Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation
Before/after: Wakehurst Parkway
Before/after: Wakehurst Parkway at Kirkwood Street
Before/after: Hampden Road Bridge
Before/after: View of Balgowlah Golf Course from Paris Street
Before/after: View of Beaches Link motorway facilities and ventilation outlet from Jeaffreson Jackson Reserve
Before/after: View of Cammeray Golf Course from Ernest Street
Before/after: View of Balgowlah Golf Course from Pickworth Avenue

Beaches Link and Gore Hill Freeway Connection overview

Building across Middle Harbour

Seabed dredging

Hear from our Program Director, Doug Parris

Your new open space in Balgowlah

Before/After: Miller Street Bridge

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Cammeray

Northbridge/Willoughby

Middle Harbour

Wakehurst Parkway

Seaforth

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Chapter 1

Introduction

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Chapter 6

Construction work

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Construction

Chapter 7

Stakeholder and community engagement

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Biodiversity

Chapter 8

Construction traffic and transport

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Construction

Chapter 9

Operational traffic and transport

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Traffic

Chapter 10

Construction noise and vibration

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Key topics

Construction

Chapter 11

Operational noise and vibration

Read

Key topics

Noise and vibration

Chapter 13

Human health

Read

Key topics

Health and safety

Chapter 14

Non-Aboriginal heritage

Read

Key topics

Non Aboriginal heritage

Chapter 15

Aboriginal heritage

Read

Key topics

Aboriginal heritage

Chapter 16

Geology soils and groundwater

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Key topics

Soil quality

Chapter 17

Hydrodynamics and water quality

Read

Key topics

Water quality

Chapter 18

Flooding

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Key topics

Flooding

Chapter 19

Biodiversity

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Key topics

Biodiversity

Chapter 20

Land use and property

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Key topics

Sustainability

Chapter 21

Social and economics

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Sustainability

Chapter 22

Urban design and visual amenity

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Key topics

Sustainability

Chapter 23

Hazards and risks

Read

Key topics

Construction

Chapter 24

Resource use and waste management

Read

Key topics

Waste

Chapter 26

Climate change risk and adaptation

Read

Key topics

Climate change
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19 January 2021

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19 January 2021

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20 January 2021

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20 January 2021

Mosman/Middle Harbour

8 February 2021

Northbridge/Willoughby

8 February 2021

Seaforth/Killarney Heights/Frenchs Forest

9 February 2021

Air Quality session

9 February 2021

Balgowlah

10 February 2021

Cammeray

10 February 2021

Virtual information sessions

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Mosman/Middle Harbour 8 Feb 2021
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Seaforth/Killarney Heights/Frenchs Forest 9 Feb 2021
Air Quality session 9 Feb 2021

Artarmon 14 Jan 2021
Cammeray 14 Jan 2021
Seaforth/Killarney Heights/Frenchs Forest 19 Jan 2021
Northbridge/Willoughby 19 Jan 2021
Balgowlah 20 Jan 2021
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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.

The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) will now collate all the submissions made and publish them on the Major Projects website and provide them to Transport for NSW requesting the preparation of a Submissions Report.

Transport for NSW will prepare the Submissions Report to respond to the issues raised. Transport for NSW will lodge the Submissions Report with DPIE to help inform the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces’ decision on the project. The Submissions Report will be published on the DPIE Major Projects website.

If the project is approved it will be constructed and operated in accordance with the EIS, Submissions Report and the Minister’s Conditions of Approval.

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.

Make a submission

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.

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If you want DPIE to delete your personal information before publication, please make this clear at the top of your letter.

At-property noise treatment

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.

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Noise Insulation Program

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Fact Sheet: Noise Insulation Program

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What is an EIS?

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.

Make a submission

Have your say on Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade

How to make an online submission:

  1. Visit DPIE’s Major Projects website at planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects
  2. Create a user account by clicking the ‘Sign In’ icon in the top right of the homepage or under the ‘Services’ tab and then click the ‘Have Your Say’ link
  3. When you are logged in, find the Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade project, and click the ‘Make a Submission’ icon.

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:

  1. your name and address, at the top of the letter only
  2. the name of the application and application number: SSI_8863
  3. a statement on whether you support or object to the proposal
  4. the reasons why you support or object to the proposal
  5. a declaration of any reportable political donations made in the previous two years.

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.

Filter the EIS

Select the topics you are interested in reading about

Biodiversity
Construction
Public transport
Non Aboriginal heritage
Noise and vibration
Water quality
Flooding
Soil quality
Sustainability
Waste
Climate change

Related chapters

Select from topics of interest above

Chapter 1

Introduction

Read

Key topics

Chapter 6

Construction work

Read

Key topics

Construction

Chapter 7

Stakeholder and community engagement

Read

Key topics

Biodiversity

Chapter 8

Construction traffic and transport

Read

Key topics

Construction

Chapter 9

Operational traffic and transport

Read

Key topics

Traffic

Chapter 10

Construction noise and vibration

Read

Key topics

Construction

Chapter 11

Operational noise and vibration

Read

Key topics

Noise and vibration

Chapter 13

Human health

Read

Key topics

Health and safety

Chapter 14

Non-Aboriginal heritage

Read

Key topics

Non Aboriginal heritage

Chapter 15

Aboriginal heritage

Read

Key topics

Aboriginal heritage

Chapter 16

Geology soils and groundwater

Read

Key topics

Soil quality

Chapter 17

Hydrodynamics and water quality

Read

Key topics

Water quality

Chapter 18

Flooding

Read

Key topics

Flooding

Chapter 19

Biodiversity

Read

Key topics

Biodiversity

Chapter 20

Land use and property

Read

Key topics

Sustainability

Chapter 21

Social and economics

Read

Key topics

Sustainability

Chapter 22

Urban design and visual amenity

Read

Key topics

Sustainability

Chapter 23

Hazards and risks

Read

Key topics

Construction

Chapter 24

Resource use and waste management

Read

Key topics

Waste

Chapter 26

Climate change risk and adaptation

Read

Key topics

Climate change

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