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Community updates & notifications Fact sheets & FAQs Environmental impact statement Submissions report Project approval

Community updates & notifications


Fact sheets & FAQs


Guide to the EIS


EIS chapters


Executive summary
Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2
Assessment process
Chapter 3
Strategic context and project need
Chapter 4
Project development and alternatives
Chapter 5
Project description
Chapter 6
Construction work
Chapter 7
Stakeholder and community engagement


Chapter 8
Construction traffic and transport
Chapter 9
Operational traffic and transport
Chapter 10
Construction noise and vibration
Chapter 11
Operational noise and vibration
Chapter 12
Air quality
Chapter 13
Human health
Chapter 14
Non-Aboriginal heritage
Chapter 15
Aboriginal heritage
Chapter 16
Geology soils and groundwater
Chapter 17
Hydrodynamics and water quality
Chapter 18
Flooding
Chapter 19
Biodiversity
Chapter 20
Land use and property
Chapter 21
Socio-economics
Chapter 22
Urban design and visual amenity
Chapter 23
Hazards and risks
Chapter 24
Resource use and waste management
Chapter 25
Sustainability
Chapter 26
Climate change risk greenhouse gas


Chapter 27
Cumulative impacts
Chapter 28
Synthesis of the environmental impact
Chapter 29
References

EIS appendices


Appendix A
SEARs checklist
Appendix B
EPA Reg 2000 checklist
Appendix C
Environmental risk analysis
Appendix D
Utilities management strategy
Appendix E
Community consultation framework
Appendix F
Traffic and transport (part 1)
Appendix F
Traffic and transport (part 2)
Appendix G
Noise and vibration (part 1)
Appendix G
Noise and vibration (part 2)
Appendix G
Noise and vibration (part 3)
Appendix H
Air quality (part 1)
Appendix H
Air quality (part 2)
Appendix I
Health impact assessment
Appendix J
Non-Aboriginal heritage
Appendix K
Maritime heritage
Appendix L
Cultural heritage assessment report
Appendix M
Contamination
Appendix N
Groundwater
Appendix O
Surface water quality and hydrology
Appendix P
Hydrodynamics and dredge plume modelling
Appendix Q
Marine water quality
Appendix R
Flooding (part 1)
Appendix R
Flooding (part 2)
Appendix S
Biodiversity development assessment report
Appendix T
Marine ecology
Appendix U
Socio-economic assessment
Appendix V
UDCLCVIA (Part 1)
Appendix V
UDCLCVIA (Part 2)
Appendix V
UDCLCVIA (Part 3)
Appendix W
Arboricultural impact assessment
Appendix X
Climate change and greenhouse gas
Appendix Y
Compilation of EMMs

Submissions report


Project approval


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Beaches Link and Gore Hill Freeway Connection

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This map displays the current construction activities for the project, and is constantly updated.

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Welcome to the Western Harbour Tunnel EIS map

Explore our interactive map to see the concept project alignment and key information about the proposed design and construction of the project.

Please note: This interactive map contains information from the Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) which was published in January 2020. Since then, our design and planning for the Western Harbour Tunnel has continued to progress, including the release of the Submissions Report in September 2020, project approval in January 2021, start of early work activities and award of stage 1 tunnelling to John Holland and CPB Contractors in a Joint Venture in January 2022.

For latest project information, please visit the documents section of our portal or contact our team.

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Welcome to the Western Harbour Tunnel portal

This dedicated interactive portal contains the latest information, maps and videos about the Western Harbour Tunnel project.

If you are looking for information about the Beaches Link and Gore Hill Freeway Connection or Warringah Freeway Upgrade, please visit the dedicated project portals:

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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.

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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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Construction

Chapter 11

Operational noise and vibration

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Noise and vibration

Chapter 13

Human health

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Health and safety

Chapter 14

Non-Aboriginal heritage

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Non Aboriginal heritage

Chapter 15

Aboriginal heritage

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Aboriginal heritage

Chapter 16

Geology soils and groundwater

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Soil quality

Chapter 17

Hydrodynamics and water quality

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Water quality

Chapter 18

Flooding

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Flooding

Chapter 19

Biodiversity

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Biodiversity

Chapter 20

Land use and property

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Sustainability

Chapter 21

Social and economics

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Sustainability

Chapter 22

Urban design and visual amenity

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Sustainability

Chapter 23

Hazards and risks

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Construction

Chapter 24

Resource use and waste management

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Waste

Chapter 26

Climate change risk and adaptation

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Climate change

Warringah Freeway Upgrade information session

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We may share your submission or complaint with another NSW government agency where relevant having regard to the nature of the submission or complaint. Otherwise, except for anonymous information which does not identify you, we will not publish or disclose your personal information to any third parties without your consent unless authorised by law.

Providing your personal information is voluntary but if you do not provide it we may not include you on our stakeholder database and you might miss further consultation opportunities.

Your personal information will be held and managed by Transport for NSW in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and you can contact us to access or correct it. Please email us at whtbl@transport.nsw.gov.au, write to us at Transport for NSW, Locked Bag 928, North Sydney NSW 2059, or call us on 1800 931 189.

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This statement relates to content available on the Transport for NSW Western Harbour Tunnel portal (https://caportal.com.au/rms/wht). This website has been developed with the aim to be available to the widest possible audience, including those using assistive technology or accessibility features.

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Transport for NSW pays respects to Elders past and present, and recognise and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and connections to the lands and waters of NSW.

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Information sessions

Join us at our upcoming online information sessions to learn more about progress on the Warringah Freeway Upgrade and Western Harbour Tunnel. Please note, sessions will close early if all questions from attendees have been answered, so please be sure to join at the start of the session to ensure you have the opportunity to ask your question.

In March we will hold four one-hour sessions, each providing a short update on the Warringah Freeway Upgrade and Western Harbour Tunnel projects, followed by a question and answer session. The content presented in the first four sessions will cover the same content and vary only by the questions you ask the team, so please feel welcome to book into any of the sessions. In April, we will hold an additional online information, specifically about Cammeray golf course, including a work update and future plans, together with time for questions and answers. If none of these times are convenient for you, please know that each session will be recorded and uploaded to this page within 24 hours for you to watch at your convenience.

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Warringah Freeway Upgrade online information session – Cammeray golf course update:

Wed 6 April, 6-7pm