Sydney Metro West, Westmead to The Bays (Approved)
Sydney Metro West, The Bays to Sydney CBD (Approved)
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In 2020, work started at The Bays on this city shaping project to allow tunnel boring machines to be in the ground before the end of 2022. In March 2021, the project received its first major planning approval for the Project Concept between Westmead and the Sydney CBD and station excavation and tunnelling between Westmead and The Bays.
A subsequent planning application for major civil construction between The Bays and Sydney CBD, including station excavation and tunnelling, was submitted to the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) in 2021 and is currently under assessment.
Sydney Metro is now seeking approval for rail infrastructure, stations, precincts and operations between Westmead and the Sydney CBD.
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Submissions for the Bays Road Relocation Works Review of Environmental Factors (REF) have now closed. The feedback we received from the community will be reviewed by Sydney Metro and a detailed report will be published on our website.
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment amended the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) to protect a tunnel corridor of approximately 30 metres from the Sydney Metro West tunnel alignment to provide for the long term protection of the tunnels.
Sydney Metro will conduct a formal process to acquire underground land for the tunnel alignment once the tunnel alignment design is confirmed. The project team will contact all affected property owners directly.
In the majority of cases, underground land acquisition will not affect the future use of the property. Sydney Metro will only acquire the land it needs to safely construct the tunnels and provide for their long-term protection.
TBMs and roadheaders used to construct tunnels and would require a dedicated power source. This means new cables would need to be installed between the metro site and a nearby substation. Power would be supplied from Endeavour Energy’s Rosehill zone transmission substation
Residents and businesses located along the proposed cable routes would be notified of the timing and duration of these works.
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The Sydney Metro West tunnels will be 38 metres deep on average – that’s about 13 storeys below ground.
Tunnel boring machines (TBMs) will be launched from both Clyde and The Bays. TBMs will be retrieved from Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead.
Sydney Metro hoarding would be erected around the perimeter of the construction site to mitigate potential noise impacts.
Potential construction noise and vibration impacts would be managed in accordance with the Sydney Metro Construction Noise and Vibration Strategy, which aims to manage noise and vibration levels through feasible and reasonable measures. The Strategy provides a process for the development of site or activity specific Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Statements, standard mitigation measures and additional mitigation measures to be implemented based on noise and vibration levels.
The Sydney Metro West team would consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and would work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
Management and mitigation measures would be used where impacts to heritage items have been identified.
This may include conservation and re-use of heritage fabric, and archiving and recording the item for future generations.
Any potential archaeological investigations would be undertaken as required in accordance with Heritage Council guidelines. Any potential Aboriginal archaeological remains found would be interpreted by an Aboriginal heritage specialist in consultation with registered Aboriginal parties.
The heritage listed Kia Ora building and a heritage listed shop would be located within the construction site and would be protected during construction.
This site may contain potential Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal archaeological deposits. Investigation work would be carried out prior to construction work occurring and any remains found would be interpreted by the relevant specialists.
Westmead metro station will be a cut-and-cover station of about 30 metres or 10 storeys deep. A cut-and-cover station involves excavating a rectangular hole in the ground, which will then house the underground station.
The Sydney Metro West tunnels will be 38 metres deep on average – that’s about 13 storeys below ground.
Tunnel boring machines (TBMs) will be launched from both Clyde and The Bays. TBMs will be retrieved from Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead.
Tunnel boring machines and roadheaders used to construct tunnels, passages and caverns between Westmead and The Bays will require dedicated power sources. This means new cables will need to be installed between some metro sites and nearby substations or existing power sources.
Power supply routes will generally be located within existing road reserves and under-boring may be used to minimise impacts on major roads or infrastructure.
The cables will be laid underground and construction will generally include:
Sydney Metro will keep the road network moving during construction by adopting site-specific traffic management plans to minimise temporary impacts. Works at Westmead metro station will involve a number of permanent and temporary traffic changes.
Sydney Metro will keep the road network moving during construction by adopting site-specific traffic management plans to minimise temporary impacts. Works at Westmead metro station will involve a number of permanent and temporary traffic changes.
Construction work will require the relocation of bus stops and include changes to bus routes at Westmead. Changes to bus stops and bus routes will be carried out in consultation with stakeholders, and the project team will ensure commuters are provided with information about changes to bus stops in advance of any changes occurring. The following transport changes will occur at Westmead:
The temporary and final locations of bus stops will be determined in consultation with bus operators and road authorities.
During construction there will be changes to parking on local streets.
About 35 parking spaces adjacent to the construction site will need to be temporarily removed along Hassall Street and Bailey Street to allow trucks to enter and exit the construction site safely.
Safety is our number one priority at Sydney Metro and appropriate controls will be established to ensure the safety of local communities. Where vehicles will be required to cross footpaths to access construction sites, manual supervision, physical barriers or temporary traffic lights will be used as required.
Designated haulage routes will be used by trucks to transport materials to and from the construction site. Site access will be Bailey Street via Hawkesbury Road: left-in, and Hawkesbury Road: left-out.
An acoustic shed and/or other acoustic measures will be in place at Westmead to mitigate potential temporary noise impacts.
Potential construction noise and vibration impacts will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Metro Construction Noise and Vibration Standard which aims to manage noise and vibration levels through feasible and reasonable measures. The Standard provides a process for the development of site or activity specific Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Statements, standard mitigation measures and additional mitigation measures to be implemented based on noise and vibration levels.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
Sydney Metro is committed to working closely with other nearby projects, local councils, NSW Government agencies and stakeholders to manage and coordinate construction activities and traffic, to help minimise impacts on the community. Other projects near to Westmead metro station include:
Just like the Metro North West Line, Sydney Metro West will use advanced world-class signalling technology to support safe operations and control the way trains accelerate and brake at stations.
The signalling and train control system, operating from the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility, will automate the metro trains, including train spacing and speed monitoring.
Communications equipment will be within the designated services area at each station and also within the tunnels and at the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility.
Access shafts will be constructed for tunnel fit-out and rail systems work at Parramatta metro station, Burwood North Station, The Bays Station and Clyde stabling and maintenance facility.
Parramatta metro station will be a cut-and-cover station of about 28 meters or 10 storeys deep. A cut-and-cover station involves excavating a rectangular hole in the ground, which will then house the underground station.
Tunnelling works are not anticipated to impact on heritage items in Parramatta Park.
Tunnel boring machines and roadheaders used to construct tunnels, passages and caverns between Westmead and The Bays will require dedicated power sources. This means new cables will need to be installed between some metro sites and nearby substations or existing power sources.
Power supply routes will generally be located within existing road reserves and under-boring may be used to minimise impacts on major roads or infrastructure.
The cables will be laid underground and construction will generally include:
Sydney Metro will keep the road network moving during construction by adopting site-specific traffic management plans to minimise temporary impacts. Works at Parramatta metro station will involve a number of permanent and temporary traffic changes.
During construction there will be changes to parking on local streets.
About 35 parking spaces will be removed from Horwood Place to facilitate construction of the new station and allow trucks to enter and exit the construction site safely.
Safety is our number one priority at Sydney Metro and appropriate controls would be established to ensure the safety of local communities. Where vehicles would be required to cross footpaths to access construction sites, manual supervision, physical barriers or temporary traffic lights will be used as required.
The following change to pedestrian and cyclists routes will occur at Parramatta:
Permanent pedestrian and cyclist access arrangements will be subject to future station design and consultation with the local council.
Designated haulage routes will be used by trucks to transport materials to and from construction site. Site access will be Site access will be George Street: right-in and left-out
Sydney Metro is committed to working closely with other nearby projects, local councils, NSW Government agencies and stakeholders to manage and coordinate construction activities and traffic, to help minimise impacts on the community. Other projects near to Parramatta metro station include:
Parramatta Light Rail – Stage 1
Planned Parramatta Light Rail – Stage 2
Parramatta is identified in the Central City District Plan (Greater Sydney Commission, 2018b), as one of Australia’s most important CBDs and business hubs.
The Parramatta metro station will support strengthening of the Parramatta CBD through:
Management and mitigation measures will be used where impacts to heritage items have been identified.
This may include conservation and re-use of heritage fabric, and archiving and recording the item for future generations.
Any potential archaeological investigations will be undertaken as required in accordance with Heritage Council guidelines. Any potential Aboriginal archaeological remains found will be interpreted by an Aboriginal heritage specialist in consultation with registered Aboriginal parties.
The heritage listed Kia Ora building and a heritage listed shop will be located within the construction site and would be protected during construction.
This site may contain potential Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal archaeological deposits. Investigation work will be carried out prior to construction work occurring and any remains found will be interpreted by the relevant specialists.
Sydney Metro hoarding will be erected around the perimeter of the construction site to mitigate potential noise impacts.
Potential construction noise and vibration impacts will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Metro Construction Noise and Vibration Standard which aims to manage noise and vibration levels through feasible and reasonable measures. The Standard provides a process for the development of site or activity specific Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Statements, standard mitigation measures and additional mitigation measures to be implemented based on noise and vibration levels.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and would work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
The project requires land to stable metro trains and to house the maintenance and operational facilities associated with running a world-class metro railway.
A stabling and maintenance facility will be located in the Clyde and Rosehill industrial estate bounded by James Ruse Drive, the M4 Western Motorway, Unwin Street and Shirley Street.
Work to establish this facility will include:
Following a design refinement process, Sydney Metro is proposing to modify the approval for the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility. The proposal involves relocating the tunnel dive structure to the north-east avoiding the need to relocate a major Sydney Water sewer main that services the local area.
Clyde stabling and maintenance facility modification newsletter
Tunnel boring machines and roadheaders used to construct tunnels, passages and caverns between Westmead and The Bays will require dedicated power sources. This means new cables will need to be installed between some metro sites and nearby substations or existing power sources.
Power supply routes will generally be located within existing road reserves and under-boring may be used to minimise impacts on major roads or infrastructure.
The cables will be laid underground and construction would generally include:
Sydney Metro will keep the road network moving during construction by adopting site-specific traffic management plans to minimise temporary impacts. Access will be maintained to all local businesses. Works at Clyde will include the following change:
During construction there will be changes to parking on local streets.
Temporary removal of on-street parking spaces will allow trucks to enter and exit the site safely, including Unwin and Wentworth streets – up to 10 on-street parking spaces.
Safety is our number one priority at Sydney Metro and appropriate controls will be established to ensure the safety of local communities. Where vehicles will be required to cross footpaths to access construction sites, manual supervision, physical barriers or temporary traffic lights will be used as required.
Designated haulage routes will be used by trucks to transport materials to and from construction site. Site access will be via Wentworth Street to Parramatta Road.
Sydney Metro is committed to working closely with other nearby projects, local councils, NSW Government agencies and stakeholders to manage and coordinate construction activities and traffic, to help minimise impacts on the community. Other projects near the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility include:
Management and mitigation measures will be used where impacts to heritage items have been identified.
This may include conservation and re-use of heritage fabric, and archiving and recording the item for future generations.
The proposal will require the removal of approximately 0.7 hectares of heritage wetlands.
A heritage listed former Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) depot will be located within the construction site and will be protected during construction.
This site may contain potential Aboriginal archaeological deposits. Investigation work will be carried out prior to construction work and any remains found will be interpreted by the relevant specialists. Any potential archaeological investigations will be undertaken as required in accordance with Heritage Council guidelines. Any potential Aboriginal archaeological remains found will be interpreted by an Aboriginal heritage specialist in consultation with registered Aboriginal parties.
Management and mitigation measures will be used where impacts to heritage items have been identified.
This may include conservation and re-use of heritage fabric, and archiving and recording the item for future generations.
The project will require the removal of approximately 0.7 hectares of heritage wetlands.
A heritage listed former Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) depot will be located within the construction site and will be protected during construction.
This site may contain potential Aboriginal archaeological deposits. Investigation work will be carried out prior to construction work and any remains found will be interpreted by the relevant specialists. Any potential archaeological investigations will be undertaken as required in accordance with Heritage Council guidelines. Any potential Aboriginal archaeological remains found will be interpreted by an Aboriginal heritage specialist in consultation with registered Aboriginal parties.
Sydney Metro hoarding will be erected around the perimeter of the construction site to mitigate potential noise impacts.
Potential construction noise and vibration impacts will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Metro Construction Noise and Vibration Standard which aims to manage noise and vibration levels through feasible and reasonable measures. The Standard provides a process for the development of site or activity specific Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Statements, standard mitigation measures and additional mitigation measures to be implemented based on noise and vibration levels.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
Services facilities are proposed to be built at Silverwater and within the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility to provide fresh air ventilation into the tunnels and emergency exits out of them.
Work to build the facility at Silverwater would include:
During construction there will be changes to parking on local streets.
About six on-street parking spaces will need to be temporarily removed along Derby Street - near the construction site access, to allow trucks to enter and exit the site safely.
Sydney Metro hoarding will be erected around the perimeter of the construction site to mitigate potential noise impacts.
Potential construction noise and vibration impacts will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Metro Construction Noise and Vibration Standard which aims to manage noise and vibration levels through feasible and reasonable measures. The Standard provides a process for the development of site or activity specific Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Statements, standard mitigation measures and additional mitigation measures to be implemented based on noise and vibration levels.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
Designated haulage routes will be used by trucks to transport materials to and from the construction site. Site access will be left-in and right-out on Derby Street.
Following exhibition of the Environmental Impact Statement a number of amendments are proposed along the project alignment, these take into consideration both stakeholder and community feedback and further design work.
The northern pedestrian entry at the proposed Sydney Olympic Park metro station would be constructed underground after excavating a smaller shaft from ground level. This would reduce the extent of excavation required, decrease the construction footprint and avoid impacting existing features at ground level including the gardens outside of the heritage listed State Abattoir. This amendment would also avoid the need for the partial and/or full close of Herb Elliot Avenue and minimise the time it would take to excavate the station.
Changing the construction method would alter the noise and vibration outcome with minor temporary increases predicted at a small number of buildings in the vicinity of the Sydney Olympic Park metro station construction site.
Outcomes of this amendment:
Sydney Olympic Park metro station will be a cut-and-cover station of about 25 metres or 8 storeys deep . A cut-and-cover station involves excavating a rectangular hole in the ground, which will then house the underground station. The northern pedestrian entry would be constructed underground after excavating a smaller shaft from ground level.
SShowground Road - closed to cars and open to pedestrians and cyclists at the intersection with Dawn Fraser Avenue. This change will not impact on access to operating businesses.
Sydney Metro will keep the road network moving during construction by adopting site-specific traffic management plans to minimise temporary impacts.
Construction work will require the temporary relocation of the taxi rank on Herb Elliot Avenue to a suitable location within the precinct in consultation with stakeholders.
There will be no changes to bus stops and bus routes in Sydney Olympic Park.
Safety is our number one priority at Sydney Metro and appropriate controls will be established to ensure the safety of local communities. Where vehicles will be required to cross footpaths to access construction sites, manual supervision, physical barriers or temporary traffic lights will be used as required.
The following change to pedestrian and cyclists routes will occur at Sydney Olympic Park:
Designated haulage routes will be used by trucks to transport materials to and from the construction site. Site access will be left-in and right-out on Herb Elliot Avenue.
Sydney Metro is committed to working closely with other nearby projects, local councils, NSW Government agencies and stakeholders to manage and coordinate construction activities and traffic, to help minimise impacts on the community. Other projects near to Sydney Olympic Park metro station include:
Sydney Olympic Park is identified in the Central City District Plan (Greater Sydney Commission, 2018b) as a State significant precinct.
The Sydney Olympic Park metro station will support the precinct through:
Management and mitigation measures will be used where impacts to heritage items have been identified.
This may include conservation and re-use of heritage fabric, and archiving and recording the item for future generations.
Any potential archaeological investigations will be undertaken as required in accordance with Heritage Council guidelines. Any potential Aboriginal archaeological remains found will be interpreted by an Aboriginal heritage specialist in consultation with registered Aboriginal parties.
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal archaeological remains are not expected in this location.
An acoustic shed and/or other acoustic measures will be in place at Sydney Olympic Park station to mitigate potential temporary noise impacts.
Potential construction noise and vibration impacts will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Metro Construction Noise and Vibration Standard which aims to manage noise and vibration levels through feasible and reasonable measures. The Standard provides a process for the development of site or activity specific Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Statements, standard mitigation measures and additional mitigation measures to be implemented based on noise and vibration levels.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
North Strathfield metro station will be a cut-and-cover station of about 18 metres or 6 storeys deep. A cut-and-cover station involves excavating a rectangular hole in the ground, which would then house the underground station.
Construction work will require the relocation of bus stops and include changes to bus routes at North Strathfield. Changes to bus stops and bus routes will be carried out in consultation with stakeholders, and the project team will ensure commuters are provided with information about changes to bus stops in advance of any changes occurring. The following transport changes will occur at North Strathfield:
The temporary locations of these bus stops will be determined in consultation with bus operators and road authorities
There will also be potential reconfiguration of access to North Strathfield Station from Queen Street, however lift access will be maintained at all times.
During construction there will be changes to parking on local streets.
About 20 on-street parking spaces on Queen Street and the kiss and ride bays on the western side of Queen Street between Wellbank Street and Pomeroy Street will be temporarily removed to allow trucks to enter and exit the construction site safely.
Temporary arrangement for the kiss and ride bays will be coordinated in consultation with road authorities.
Safety is our number one priority at Sydney Metro and appropriate controls will be established to ensure the safety of local communities. Where vehicles will be required to cross footpaths to access construction sites, manual supervision, physical barriers or temporary traffic lights will be used as required.
The following change to pedestrian and cyclists routes will occur at North Strathfield:
Designated haulage routes will be used by trucks to transport materials to and from the construction site. Site access will be left-in and right-out on Queen Street.
Sydney Metro branded hoarding will be erected around the perimeter of the construction site to mitigate potential temporary noise impacts.
Potential construction noise and vibration impacts will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Metro Construction Noise and Vibration Standard which aims to manage noise and vibration levels through feasible and reasonable measures. The Standard provides a process for the development of site or activity specific Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Statements, standard mitigation measures and additional mitigation measures to be implemented based on noise and vibration levels.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
Management and mitigation measures will be used where impacts to heritage items have been identified.
This may include conservation and re-use of heritage fabric, and archiving and recording the item for future generations.
Any potential archaeological investigations will be undertaken as required in accordance with Heritage Council guidelines. Any potential Aboriginal archaeological remains found will be interpreted by an Aboriginal heritage specialist in consultation with registered Aboriginal parties.
The proposal will require the removal and replanting and/or interpretation of the gardens outside North Strathfield Station on Queen Street. These gardens form part of the station heritage listing on the Sydney Trains heritage register. Archival reporting and recording will occur before construction
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal archaeological remains are not expected in this location.
Management and mitigation measures will be used where impacts to heritage items have been identified.
This may include conservation and re-use of heritage fabric, and archiving and recording the item for future generations.
Any potential archaeological investigations will be undertaken as required in accordance with Heritage Council guidelines. Any potential Aboriginal archaeological remains found will be interpreted by an Aboriginal heritage specialist in consultation with registered Aboriginal parties.
The proposal will require the removal and replanting and/or interpretation of the gardens outside North Strathfield Station on Queen Street. These gardens form part of the station heritage listing on the Sydney Trains heritage register. Archival reporting and recording will occur before construction
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal archaeological remains are not expected in this location.
Burwood North metro station will be a cut-and-cover station of about 23 metres or 8 storeys deep. A cut-and-cover station involves excavating a rectangular hole in the ground, which will then house the underground station.
Construction work will require the relocation of bus stops and include changes to bus routes at Burwood North. Changes to bus stops and bus routes will be carried out in consultation with stakeholders, and the project team will ensure commuters are provided with information about changes to bus stops in advance of any changes occurring. The following transport changes will occur at Burwood North:
The temporary and final locations of bus stops will be determined in consultation with bus operators and road authorities.
During construction there will be changes to parking on local streets.
About six on-street parking spaces will need to be temporarily removed on Loftus Street to allow trucks to enter and exit the construction site safely.
Designated haulage routes will be used by trucks to transport materials to and from the construction sites. Site access to the northern site will be Parramatta Road left-in and Loftus Street and Burwood Road left-out. Site access to the southern site will be Burwood Road left-in and Parramatta Road left-out.
Sydney Metro is committed to working closely with other nearby projects, local councils, NSW Government agencies and stakeholders to manage and coordinate construction activities and traffic, to help minimise impacts on the community. Other projects near to Burwood North metro station include:
Burwood is identified as a strategic centre in the Eastern City District Plan (Greater Sydney Commission, 2018c).
Burwood North Station will support the growth of the centre through:
An acoustic shed and/or other acoustic measures will be in place at Burwood North to mitigate potential temporary noise impacts.
Potential construction noise and vibration impacts will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Metro Construction Noise and Vibration Standard which aims to manage noise and vibration levels through feasible and reasonable measures. The Standard provides a process for the development of site or activity specific Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Statements, standard mitigation measures and additional mitigation measures to be implemented based on noise and vibration levels.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
Five Dock metro station will be a binocular station of about 30 metres or 10 storeys deep. A binocular station involves excavating a station box and the caverns leading to the station platforms on either side with roadheaders and other equipment.
Following exhibition of the Environmental Impact Statement a number of amendments are proposed along the project alignment, these take into consideration both stakeholder and community feedback and further design work.
Waterview Street would be temporarily converted from a two way to a one-way street between the northern end of the main Five Dock car park and the Second Avenue intersection. This change would improve safety for road users, pedestrians and cyclists, whilst reducing the need for additional off-street parking during construction.
Sydney Metro would work with council on these temporary changes and the community would be advised when changes are planned to be made.
These temporary changes would not affect any bus stops or bus routes, and access to properties would be maintained. This temporary change may result in a minor increase in travel distance for some residents on Waterview Street when approaching from the north. Southbound traffic would be redistributed onto either Great North Road or Park Road.
Outcomes of this amendment
During construction there would be changes to parking on local streets.
The following changes would be made to parking at Five Dock:
Great North Road - removal of around 12 on-street car parking spaces adjacent to the Five Dock Station western construction site to allow trucks to enter and exit the construction site safely
Waterview Street - converted from a two way to a one-way street between the northern end of the main Five Dock car park and the Second Avenue intersection.
Waterview Street and Second Avenue - removal of around 10 on-street car parking spaces adjacent to the Five Dock Station eastern construction site to allow trucks to enter and exit the construction site safely
Second Avenue – removal of 12 off-street public parking spaces where the building is required to be demolished for the metro station
Designated haulage routes will be used by trucks to transport materials to and from the construction sites. Site access to the western site will be on Great North Road left-in and left-out on. Site access to the eastern site will be on Waterview Street left-in and on Second Avenue to Great North Road left-out.
An acoustic shed and/or other acoustic measures will be in place at Five Dock to mitigate potential temporary noise impacts. Sydney Metro branded hoarding will be erected around the perimeter of the construction site.
Potential construction noise and vibration impacts will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Metro Construction Noise and Vibration Standard which aims to manage noise and vibration levels through feasible and reasonable measures. The Standard provides a process for the development of site or activity specific Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Statements, standard mitigation measures and additional mitigation measures to be implemented based on noise and vibration levels.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
Sydney Metro is committed to working closely with other nearby projects, local councils, NSW Government agencies and stakeholders to manage and coordinate construction activities and traffic, to help minimise impacts on the community. Other projects near to Five Dock metro station include:
Five Dock is identified in The Eastern City District Plan (Greater Sydney Commission, 2018c) as a local centre.
Five Dock Station will support the community town centre through:
Following exhibition of the Environmental Impact Statement a number of amendments are proposed along the project alignment, these take into consideration both stakeholder and community feedback and further design work.
Following feedback from the local Rozelle community, and in consultation with other NSW Government agencies, it is proposed to consolidate power supply works required from the Ausgrid Rozelle sub-transmission station to The Bays Station with the future requirements of other projects. This would include Transport for NSW’s Western Harbour Tunnel (subject to receipt of a separate planning approval), as well as future capacity for Ausgrid, Port Authority of NSW from the Rozelle sub-transmission substation to the local area, including to The Bays precinct and the locality.
This would result in a substantial reduction in potential cumulative and future impacts and a reduced overall cumulative construction duration compared to these works from multiple projects being undertaken separately, although there would be an increase in impacts to those described in the Environmental Impact Statement. Additional trenching and underboring works would be undertaken by Sydney Metro to provide empty conduits for use by these other projects in the future.
These works will be progressive along the proposed route alignment and are expected to be noticeable for about three to six weeks in the majority of locations.
In order to safely complete the combined works there would need to be temporary partial and/or full road closures of some local streets. Access to residential properties will be maintained at all times and Sydney Metro would work with impacted residents to make arrangements for the days when their street would be affected.
Sydney Metro will continue to work with the affected community to provide further information about the planned works.
Outcomes of this amendment:
Following exhibition of the Environmental Impact Statement a number of amendments are proposed along the project alignment, these take into consideration both stakeholder and community feedback and further design work.
The Bays metro station layout would be modified to retain the current alignment of Port Access Road, lengthen the station box and create separate work zones within the station box so works can occur concurrently and therefore faster and more efficiently. Ultimately this could mean a reduction in cumulative construction impacts.
Changing the site layout is predicted to result in minor temporary increases in noise and vibration due to an increase in excavation works required for a longer station box.
Outcomes of this amendment:
The Bays metro station will be a cut-and-cover station of about 30 metres or 10 storeys deep. A cut-and-cover station involves excavating a rectangular hole in the ground, which would then house the underground station.
The Bays metro station will be a cut-and-cover station of about 30 metres or 10 storeys deep. A cut-and-cover station involves excavating a rectangular hole in the ground, which would then house the underground station.
The Sydney Metro West tunnels will be 38 metres deep on average – that’s about 13 storeys below ground.
Tunnel boring machines (TBMs) will be launched from both Clyde and The Bays. TBMs will be retrieved from Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead.
The Sydney Metro West tunnels will be 38 metres deep on average – that’s about 13 storeys below ground.
Tunnel boring machines (TBMs) will be launched from both Clyde and The Bays. TBMs will be retrieved from Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead.
Construction on Sydney Metro West officially began in The Bays on 18 November 2020.
The road works at The Bays were assessed and approved through a Review of Environmental Factors process in 2020.
These works in The Bays include:
Traffic and transport changes at the Bays are being assessed under the Review of Environmental Factors. The proposal would include phased improvements at the intersection of Port Access Road, Sommerville Road and Solomons Way (the White Bay intersection).
These works are proposed to be undertaken during the day and are not expected to impact traffic flows on public roads outside of White Bay.
Tunnel boring machines and roadheaders used to construct tunnels, passages and caverns between Westmead and The Bays will require dedicated power sources. This means new cables will need to be installed between some metro sites and nearby substations or existing power sources.
The route will consolidate power supply works required from the Ausgrid Rozelle sub-transmission station to The Bays Station with the future requirements of other projects.
Power supply routes will generally be located within existing road reserves and under-boring may be used to minimise impacts on major roads or infrastructure.
The cables will be laid underground and construction will generally include:
During the proposed road relocation works at The Bays is subject to assessment under the Review of Environmental Factors, truck parking for Cement Australia would be relocated.
Designated haulage routes will be used by trucks to transport materials to and from the construction site. Site access would be through James Craig Road via Port Access Road.
Designated haulage routes will be used by trucks to transport materials to and from the construction site. Site access would be through James Craig Road via the Port Access Road, Sommerville Road and Solomons Way.
An acoustic shed and/or other acoustic measures will be in place at The Bays to mitigate potential temporary noise impacts.
Potential construction noise and vibration impacts will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Metro Construction Noise and Vibration Standard which aims to manage noise and vibration levels through feasible and reasonable measures. The Standard provides a process for the development of site or activity specific Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Statements, standard mitigation measures and additional mitigation measures to be implemented based on noise and vibration levels.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
An acoustic shed and/or other acoustic measures will be in place at The Bays to mitigate potential temporary noise impacts.
Potential construction noise and vibration impacts will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Metro Construction Noise and Vibration Standard which aims to manage noise and vibration levels through feasible and reasonable measures. The Standard provides a process for the development of site or activity specific Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Statements, standard mitigation measures and additional mitigation measures to be implemented based on noise and vibration levels.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
Sydney Metro is committed to working closely with other nearby projects, local councils, NSW Government agencies and stakeholders to manage and coordinate construction activities and traffic, to help minimise impacts on the community. Other projects near The Bays Station include:
Rozelle Interchange and the delivery of the future Rozelle Parklands
Sydney Metro is committed to working closely with other nearby projects, local councils, NSW Government agencies and stakeholders to manage and coordinate construction activities and traffic, to help minimise impacts on the community. Other projects near The Bays Station to include:
Revitalisation of Blackwattle Bay
Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade
Glebe Island concrete batching plant and Multi-User Facility
The station at The Bays will be located between Glebe Island and White Bay Power Station with an entrance to the south of White Bay. It will provide direct access to the proposed future Bays Waterfront Promenade. The Bays Station will be the main transport link into this new precinct, as well as serving the communities of Balmain, Rozelle and Blackwattle Bay.
The decision to locate a station at The Bays will be the first step to unlocking the area’s potential and to ensure access for all. Sydney Metro is working with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment to finalise a place strategy to guide the transformation of Bays West into the future.
Work started on this city shaping project at The Bays in 2020, with tunnel boring machines (TBMs) set to be in the ground in 2022. In March 2021, the project received its first major planning approval which includes work to tunnel between The Bays and Westmead.
This proposal will involve additional work within the existing construction site footprint at The Bays.
The Bays is identified in The Eastern City District Plan (Greater Sydney Commission, 2018c) as a place of urban renewal opportunity.
The Bays Station would anchor this future CBD through:
Management and mitigation measures will be used where impacts to heritage items have been identified.
This may include conservation and re-use of heritage fabric, and archiving and recording the item for future generations.
The proposal will have a direct impact on the landscape and yards around White Bay Power Station. This will not affect the building and the building will be protected during construction.
This site may contain potential Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal archaeological deposits. Any potential archaeological investigations will be undertaken as required in accordance with Heritage Council guidelines. Any potential Aboriginal archaeological remains found will be interpreted by an Aboriginal heritage specialist in consultation with registered Aboriginal parties.
The new Pyrmont Station will be on the doorstep of Darling Harbour, Blackwattle Bay, and the new Sydney Fish Market and the Sydney CBD. Station entrances are proposed to be located on Pyrmont Bridge Road and Union Street.
Pyrmont Station would greatly enhance plans to revitalise this inner city precinct by encouraging jobs, investment and economic growth. The station would enable a new level of connectivity to the Pyrmont Peninsula and prioritise pedestrian movement around the station through activated street frontages and open public spaces.
A Scoping Report for major civil construction work including station excavation and tunnelling between The Bays and Sydney CBD has now been submitted to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.
This report provides information on the proposed tunnel corridor, further proposed works, community consultation undertaken and the next steps in preparing a detailed Environmental Impact Statement, which is expected to be exhibited for community feedback later this year.
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In the commercial heart of the Sydney CBD, the Hunter Street Station will become a new hub with easy connections to George Street, Light Rail, Sydney Trains services at Wynyard and Martin Place and the new Sydney Metro City & Southwest station at Martin Place.
A large activated precinct between George, Hunter, O’Connell and Bligh streets will prioritise pedestrians and support a vibrant public domain in the heart of the Sydney CBD. Station entrances are proposed to be located on Bligh, O’Connell and George streets.
A Scoping Report for major civil construction work including station excavation and tunnelling between The Bays and Sydney CBD has now been submitted to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.
This report provides information on the proposed tunnel corridor, further proposed works, community consultation undertaken and the next steps in preparing a detailed Environmental Impact Statement, which is expected to be exhibited for community feedback later this year.
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Pyrmont Station would be a single-span cavern of about 35 metres deep. A single span cavern means both tunnels enter the same cavern with a single central platform.
The new Pyrmont Station will be on the doorstep of Darling Harbour, Blackwattle Bay, the new Sydney Fish Market and the Sydney CBD. Station entrances are proposed to be located on Pyrmont Bridge Road and Union Street. Pyrmont Station will greatly enhance plans to revitalise this inner-city precinct by encouraging jobs, investment and economic growth.
The station will enable a new level of connectivity to the Pyrmont Peninsula and will prioritise pedestrian movement around the station through vibrant street frontages and open public spaces. Sydney Metro will continue to work with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, other government stakeholders and the community to ensure Pyrmont Station supports the future vision of the Pyrmont Peninsula.
Designated haulage routes will be used by trucks to transport materials to and from the construction site. Site access to the western site will be from Pyrmont Bridge Road. Site access to the eastern site will be from Pyrmont Bridge Road, Union Street and/or Edward Street.
A new power supply route will be installed between Harris Street substation and the construction sites.
Sydney Metro is committed to working closely with other nearby projects, local councils, NSW Government agencies and stakeholders to manage and coordinate construction activities and traffic, to help minimise impacts on the community. Other projects near Pyrmont Station include:
During construction there will be changes to parking on local streets.
There would be a temporary removal of both parking lanes along Union Street between Edward Street and Pyrmont Bridge Road.
One bus stop on Pyrmont Bridge Road adjacent to the Pyrmont Station western construction site, not used by regular services, will be temporarily relocated.
Safety is our number one priority at Sydney Metro and appropriate controls will be established to ensure the safety of local communities. Where vehicles will be required to cross footpaths to access construction sites, manual supervision, physical barriers or temporary traffic lights will be used as required.
The following change to pedestrian and cyclists routes will occur at Pyrmont:
Management and mitigation measures will be used where impacts to heritage items have been identified.
A building of potential local heritage significance within the western site will require demolition to facilitate construction. Archival reporting and recording will occur before construction.
Due to highly urbanised environments it is unlikely that Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal archaeological remains will be found.
Investigation work will be carried out prior to excavation work and any remains found will be interpreted by the relevant specialists.
An acoustic shed and/or other acoustic measures will be in place Pyrmont to mitigate potential temporary noise impacts.
Potential construction noise and vibration impacts will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Metro Construction Noise and Vibration Standard which aims to manage noise and vibration levels through feasible and reasonable measures. The Standard provides a process for the development of site or activity specific Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Statements, standard mitigation measures and additional mitigation measures to be implemented based on noise and vibration levels.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
The new Pyrmont Station will be on the doorstep of Darling Harbour, Blackwattle Bay, and the new Sydney Fish Market and the Sydney CBD. Station entrances are proposed to be located on Pyrmont Bridge Road and Union Street.
Pyrmont Station would greatly enhance plans to revitalise this inner city precinct by encouraging jobs, investment and economic growth. The station would enable a new level of connectivity to the Pyrmont Peninsula and prioritise pedestrian movement around the station through activated street frontages and open public spaces.
A Scoping Report for major civil construction work including station excavation and tunnelling between The Bays and Sydney CBD has now been submitted to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.
This report provides information on the proposed tunnel corridor, further proposed works, community consultation undertaken and the next steps in preparing a detailed Environmental Impact Statement, which is expected to be exhibited for community feedback later this year.
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In the commercial heart of the Sydney CBD, the Hunter Street Station will become a new hub with easy connections to George Street, Light Rail, Sydney Trains services at Wynyard and Martin Place and the new Sydney Metro City & Southwest station at Martin Place.
A large activated precinct between George, Hunter, O’Connell and Bligh streets will prioritise pedestrians and support a vibrant public domain in the heart of the Sydney CBD. Station entrances are proposed to be located on Bligh, O’Connell and George streets.
A Scoping Report for major civil construction work including station excavation and tunnelling between The Bays and Sydney CBD has now been submitted to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.
This report provides information on the proposed tunnel corridor, further proposed works, community consultation undertaken and the next steps in preparing a detailed Environmental Impact Statement, which is expected to be exhibited for community feedback later this year.
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Hunter Street Station would be a single-span cavern of an indicative depth of approximately 27 metres. A single span cavern means both tunnels enter the same cavern with a single central platform.
In the commercial heart of the Sydney CBD, the Hunter Street Station will become a new hub with easy connections to George Street, Light Rail, Sydney Trains services at Wynyard and Martin Place and the new Sydney Metro City & Southwest station at Martin Place. A large busy precinct between George, Hunter, O’Connell and Bligh streets will prioritise pedestrians and support a vibrant public domain in the heart of the Sydney CBD.
Station entrances are proposed to be located on George, O’Connell and Bligh streets. Proposed underground walkways will allow for easy transit all the way from Martin Place to Barangaroo, providing efficient links with Sydney Metro City & Southwest and Sydney Trains services.
The new station is expected to have the busiest city-bound platform across the entire Sydney rail network in the AM peak, taking pressure off Wynyard and Town Hall stations.
Designated haulage routes will be used by trucks to transport materials to and from the construction site. Site access to the western site will be from Hunter Street. Site access to the eastern site will be from O’Connell Street.
A new power supply route will be installed between Harris Street substation and the construction sites.
Sydney Metro is committed to working closely with other nearby projects, local councils, NSW Government agencies and stakeholders to manage and coordinate construction activities and traffic, to help minimise impacts on the community. Other projects near Pyrmont Station include:
Sydney Metro is committed to working closely with other nearby projects, local councils, NSW Government agencies and stakeholders to manage and coordinate construction activities and traffic, to help minimise impacts on the community. Other projects near Hunter Street Station include:
Sydney Metro City & Southwest Martin Place Integrated Station Development
There would be a temporary removal of parking spaces on the south side of Hunter Street between George Street and Pitt Street adjacent to the Hunter Street western construction site. There would also be a temporary removal of parking spaces on the eastern side of O’Connell Street adjacent to the Hunter Street eastern construction site.
Sydney Metro will keep the road network moving during construction by adopting site-specific traffic management plans to minimise temporary impacts.
Permanent change:
Safety is our number one priority at Sydney Metro and appropriate controls will be established to ensure the safety of local communities. Where vehicles will be required to cross footpaths to access construction sites, manual supervision, physical barriers or temporary traffic lights will be used as required.
The following change to pedestrian and cyclists routes will occur at Hunter Street:
Heritage listed items within or directly adjacent to sites such as the Bennelong Sewer, the Tank Stream and the Former Skinners Family Hotel at Hunter Street will be retained and protected during construction.
Due to highly urbanised environments it is unlikely that Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal archaeological remains will be found.
Investigation work will be carried out prior to excavation work and any remains found will be interpreted by the relevant specialists.
Sydney Metro branded hoarding will be erected around the perimeter of the western construction site at Hunter Street Station to mitigate potential temporary noise impacts.
Potential construction noise and vibration impacts will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Metro Construction Noise and Vibration Standard which aims to manage noise and vibration levels through feasible and reasonable measures. The Standard provides a process for the development of site or activity specific Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Statements, standard mitigation measures and additional mitigation measures to be implemented based on noise and vibration levels.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
An acoustic shed and/or other acoustic measures will be in place at the eastern construction site at Hunter Street station to mitigate potential temporary noise impacts.
Potential construction noise and vibration impacts will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Metro Construction Noise and Vibration Standard which aims to manage noise and vibration levels through feasible and reasonable measures. The Standard provides a process for the development of site or activity specific Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Statements, standard mitigation measures and additional mitigation measures to be implemented based on noise and vibration levels.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
Westmead metro station will be a well connected and accessible health and education precinct, and a revitalized living and employment centre.
Adjacent station development is being considered to the south of the metro station, subject to a separate planning approval including community and stakeholder engagement.
Continued site access arrangements are consistent with previous civil construction work:
Additional site access:
Proposed traffic changes will be consistent with previous civil construction work including:
Additional temporary changes will include:
Sydney Metro is working with stakeholders on mitigation strategies for these changes.
Sydney Metro will keep the road network moving during construction by adopting site-specific traffic management plans to minimise temporary impacts. Works at Westmead metro station will involve a number of permanent and temporary traffic changes.
Temporary relocation of bus stops along Alexandra Avenue to Hassall Street, Bailey Street and Priddle Street (around 12–18 months) in consultation with Transport for NSW, local council and bus operators.
No impacts on the operation of the future light rail are anticipated.
Work within the rail corridor will generally be undertaken during scheduled Sydney Trains rail possessions.
Continued temporary removal of on-street parking next to the metro station site along Hassall and Bailey streets consistent with previous civil construction work.
Additional temporary removal of parking spaces to accommodate changes to traffic signals:
Additional temporary short-term removal (typically during weekend and holiday periods):
Additional permanent removal for new transport interchanges:
• Seven on-street parking spaces will be removed on Railway Parade to accommodate the new kiss and ride bays and point-to-point transport.
No additional changes from the previous planning approval are required for most of the work period; however, short-term pedestrian access adjustments may be required.
Construction for new bus stops, and new traffic arrangements may require short-term closures of sections of footpaths.
Appropriate diversions will be established to safely guide pedestrians around work zones.
Across the project alignment, predicted operational noise levels are expected to be generally compliant with the applicable noise criteria set out in the relevant guidelines. Where required, mitigation measures will be included as part of the project design to ensure full compliance.
Potential overall noise impacts during construction are expected to be similar to those assessed in the Environmental Impact Statements for ‘Major civil construction work between Westmead and The Bays’ and ‘Major civil construction between The Bays and Sydney CBD’. We know that temporary noise impacts affect people differently and, depending on the location of new activities, some people may notice more noise and some people may notice less.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
Sydney Metro is committed to working closely with other nearby projects, local councils, NSW Government agencies and stakeholders to manage and coordinate construction activities and traffic, to help minimise impacts on the community. Other projects near to Westmead metro station include:
Parramatta is identified in the Central City District Plan (Greater Sydney Commission, 2018b), as one of Australia’s most important CBDs and business hubs.
The Parramatta metro station will support strengthening of the Parramatta CBD through:
Continued site access arrangements consistent with previous civil construction work:
Additional site access:
Proposed traffic changes will be consistent with the previous Sydney Metro West planning approval including:
In addition, provision will be made for ongoing pedestrian access between George and Macquarie streets through the construction site.
Continued permanent removal of 35 on-street parking along Horwood Place and off-street parking accessed from Horwood Place, as identified in the previous planning approval.
Continued changes to the active transport network established under the previous planning approval including:
Appropriate diversions will be established to safely guide pedestrians around work zones.
Tunnelling works are not anticipated to impact on heritage items in Parramatta Park.
Across the project alignment, predicted operational noise levels are expected to be generally compliant with the applicable noise criteria set out in the relevant guidelines. Where required, mitigation measures will be included as part of the project design to ensure full compliance.
Potential overall noise impacts during construction are expected to be similar to those assessed in the Environmental Impact Statements for ‘Major civil construction work between Westmead and The Bays’ and ‘Major civil construction between The Bays and Sydney CBD’. We know that temporary noise impacts affect people differently and, depending on the location of new activities, some people may notice more noise and some people may notice less.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
An acoustic shed (or other acoustic measure) will be installed over the access shaft for tunnel fit-out and rail systems work.
Sydney Metro hoarding will be erected around the perimeter of the construction site to mitigate potential noise impacts.
Potential construction noise and vibration impacts will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Metro Construction Noise and Vibration Standard which aims to manage noise and vibration levels through feasible and reasonable measures. The Standard provides a process for the development of site or activity specific Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Statements, standard mitigation measures and additional mitigation measures to be implemented based on noise and vibration levels.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and would work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
Sydney Metro is committed to working closely with other nearby projects, local councils, NSW Government agencies and stakeholders to manage and coordinate construction activities and traffic, to help minimise impacts on the community. Other projects near to Parramatta metro station include:
The stabling and maintenance facility is located within the Clyde and Rosehill industrial area to the north of the M4 Western Motorway and to the east of James Ruse Drive. Duck Creek sits to the north and east of the site Metro trains will come and go from a dive structure to the north of the site, adjacent to James Ruse Drive. Vehicular access will be via Wentworth Street and Unwin Street.
Just like the Metro North West Line, Sydney Metro West will use advanced world-class signalling technology to support safe operations and control the way trains accelerate and brake at stations.
The signalling and train control system, operating from the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility, will automate the metro trains, including train spacing and speed monitoring.
Communications equipment will be within the designated services area at each station and also within the tunnels and at the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility.
Access shafts will be constructed for tunnel fit-out and rail systems work at Parramatta metro station, Burwood North Station, The Bays Station and Clyde stabling and maintenance facility.
Continued site access arrangements consistent with previous civil construction work:
Additional site access arrangements:
Continued traffic changes involve permanent realignment of Unwin Street.
Under the previous planning approval the footpath on the southern side of Unwin Street would be permanently closed and pedestrians would be advised to use the northern side of the road.
New permanent pedestrian access would also be provided to Rosehill Gardens racecourse from James Ruse Drive to replace the previous access over the former Rosehill Station.
Across the project alignment, predicted operational noise levels are expected to be generally compliant with the applicable noise criteria set out in the relevant guidelines. Where required, mitigation measures will be included as part of the project design to ensure full compliance.
Potential overall noise impacts during construction are expected to be similar to those assessed in the Environmental Impact Statements for ‘Major civil construction work between Westmead and The Bays’ and ‘Major civil construction between The Bays and Sydney CBD’. We know that temporary noise impacts affect people differently and, depending on the location of new activities, some people may notice more noise and some people may notice less.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
An acoustic shed (or other acoustic measure) will be established over the rail infrastructure access shaft at Rosehill services facility.
Sydney Olympic Park is identified in the Central City District Plan (Greater Sydney Commission, 2018b) as a State significant precinct.
The Sydney Olympic Park metro station will support the precinct through:
Sydney Olympic Park metro station will be a thriving urban precinct with a vibrant mix of homes, jobs, and open spaces within a premier destination for cultural, entertainment, recreation, and sporting events.
Over and adjacent station development is proposed within the metro station precinct and is subject to a separate planning approval including community and stakeholder engagement.
Just like the Metro North West Line, Sydney Metro West will use advanced world-class signalling technology to support safe operations and control the way trains accelerate and brake at stations.
The signalling and train control system, operating from the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility, will automate the metro trains, including train spacing and speed monitoring.
Communications equipment will be within the designated services area at each station and also within the tunnels and at the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility.
Access shafts will be constructed for tunnel fit-out and rail systems work at Parramatta metro station, Burwood North Station, The Bays Station and Clyde stabling and maintenance facility.
Continued site access arrangements consistent with previous civil construction work:
Additional site access:
Safety is our number one priority at Sydney Metro and appropriate controls will be established to ensure the safety of local communities. Where vehicles will be required to cross footpaths to access construction sites, manual supervision, physical barriers or temporary traffic lights will be used as required.
The following change to pedestrian and cyclists routes will occur at Sydney Olympic Park:
No traffic changes are proposed under this proposal or the previous planning approval.
Sydney Metro will keep the road network moving during construction by adopting site-specific traffic management plans to minimise temporary impacts.
Construction work will require the temporary relocation of the taxi rank on Herb Elliot Avenue to a suitable location within the precinct in consultation with stakeholders.
There will be no changes to bus stops and bus routes in Sydney Olympic Park.
Across the project alignment, predicted operational noise levels are expected to be generally compliant with the applicable noise criteria set out in the relevant guidelines. Where required, mitigation measures will be included as part of the project design to ensure full compliance.
Potential overall noise impacts during construction are expected to be similar to those assessed in the Environmental Impact Statements for ‘Major civil construction work between Westmead and The Bays’ and ‘Major civil construction between The Bays and Sydney CBD’. We know that temporary noise impacts affect people differently and, depending on the location of new activities, some people may notice more noise and some people may notice less.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
Sydney Metro is committed to working closely with other nearby projects, local councils, NSW Government agencies and stakeholders to manage and coordinate construction activities and traffic, to help minimise impacts on the community. Other projects near to Sydney Olympic Park metro station include:
North Strathfield metro station will be a living precinct, well connected to Sydney's key employment and leisure destinations.
Just like the Metro North West Line, Sydney Metro West will use advanced world-class signalling technology to support safe operations and control the way trains accelerate and brake at stations.
The signalling and train control system, operating from the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility, will automate the metro trains, including train spacing and speed monitoring.
Communications equipment will be within the designated services area at each station and also within the tunnels and at the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility.
Access shafts will be constructed for tunnel fit-out and rail systems work at Parramatta metro station, Burwood North Station, The Bays Station and Clyde stabling and maintenance facility.
Continued site access arrangements consistent with previous civil construction work:
Additional site access:
Additional modifications including:
Continued parking changes including:
Additional parking changes during construction and operation including:
No additional impacts on the operation of buses or trains, as per the previous planning approval, are anticipated.
Work within the rail corridor will generally be undertaken during scheduled Sydney Trains rail possessions.
Across the project alignment, predicted operational noise levels are expected to be generally compliant with the applicable noise criteria set out in the relevant guidelines. Where required, mitigation measures will be included as part of the project design to ensure full compliance.
Potential overall noise impacts during construction are expected to be similar to those assessed in the Environmental Impact Statements for ‘Major civil construction work between Westmead and The Bays’ and ‘Major civil construction between The Bays and Sydney CBD’. We know that temporary noise impacts affect people differently and, depending on the location of new activities, some people may notice more noise and some people may notice less.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
Sydney Metro is committed to working closely with other nearby projects, local councils, NSW Government agencies and stakeholders to manage and coordinate construction activities and traffic, to help minimise impacts on the community. Other projects near to North Strathfield metro station include:
Priority growth areas and precincts – Burwood, Strathfield and Homebush
Burwood North Station will be a residential and employment precinct centred on Parramatta and Burwood roads, supporting Burwood as a strategic centre.
Adjacent station development is being considered to the north of the metro station, subject to a separate planning approval including community and stakeholder engagement.
Spaces that could be used for retail, commercial and/or community facilities are included as part of this proposal. The future fit-out and use of these spaces will be subject to a separate planning approval including community and stakeholder engagement.
Just like the Metro North West Line, Sydney Metro West will use advanced world-class signalling technology to support safe operations and control the way trains accelerate and brake at stations.
The signalling and train control system, operating from the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility, will automate the metro trains, including train spacing and speed monitoring.
Communications equipment will be within the designated services area at each station and also within the tunnels and at the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility.
Access shafts will be constructed for tunnel fit-out and rail systems work at Parramatta metro station, Burwood North Station, The Bays Station and Clyde stabling and maintenance facility.
Burwood is identified as a strategic centre in the Eastern City District Plan (Greater Sydney Commission, 2018c).
Burwood North Station will support the growth of the centre through:
Continued site access arrangements consistent with previous civil construction work:
Potential additional site access:
Temporary removal during construction:
Additional temporary parking removal during construction:
Additional parking removal which would be required to be permanently removed for operation:
Additional* temporary relocation of the bus stop along the southern side of Parramatta Roadin consultation with Transport for NSW, the local council and bus operators.
*The previous planning approval identified the need for temporary relocation of two bus stopson Parramatta Road and Burwood Road.
Across the project alignment, predicted operational noise levels are expected to be generally compliant with the applicable noise criteria set out in the relevant guidelines. Where required, mitigation measures will be included as part of the project design to ensure full compliance.
Potential overall noise impacts during construction are expected to be similar to those assessed in the Environmental Impact Statements for ‘Major civil construction work between Westmead and The Bays’ and ‘Major civil construction between The Bays and Sydney CBD’. We know that temporary noise impacts affect people differently and, depending on the location of new activities, some people may notice more noise and some people may notice less.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
An acoustic shed (or other acoustic measures) will be established over the access shaft for tunnel fit-out and rail systems work.
Sydney Metro is committed to working closely with other nearby projects, local councils, NSW Government agencies and stakeholders to manage and coordinate construction activities and traffic, to help minimise impacts on the community. Other projects near to Burwood North Station include:
Five Dock is identified in The Eastern City District Plan (Greater Sydney Commission, 2018c) as a local centre.
Five Dock Station will support the community town centre through:
Five Dock Station will be a community-centred precinct that contributes to the character and identity of Five Dock as a diverse and vibrant local centre, well connected by new transport.
No over and/or adjacent station development is planned.
Spaces that could be used for retail, commercial and/or community facilities are included as part of this proposal. The future fit-out and use of these spaces will be subject to a separate planning approval including community and stakeholder engagement.
Just like the Metro North West Line, Sydney Metro West will use advanced world-class signalling technology to support safe operations and control the way trains accelerate and brake at stations.
The signalling and train control system, operating from the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility, will automate the metro trains, including train spacing and speed monitoring.
Communications equipment will be within the designated services area at each station and also within the tunnels and at the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility.
Access shafts will be constructed for tunnel fit-out and rail systems work at Parramatta metro station, Burwood North Station, The Bays Station and Clyde stabling and maintenance facility.
Continued site access arrangements will be consistent with previous civil construction work.
Eastern construction site:
Sydney Metro will undertake further investigations into alternative egress from the eastern construction site in consultation with the local council:
Continued temporary transport network modifications including:
Continued parking changes include temporary removal of parking spaces during construction:
Additional permanent parking changes for station access and interchange:
Parking spaces planned to be converted into kiss and ride spaces during AM and PM peak hours only including:
Across the project alignment, predicted operational noise levels are expected to be generally compliant with the applicable noise criteria set out in the relevant guidelines. Where required, mitigation measures will be included as part of the project design to ensure full compliance.
Potential overall noise impacts during construction are expected to be similar to those assessed in the Environmental Impact Statements for ‘Major civil construction work between Westmead and The Bays’ and ‘Major civil construction between The Bays and Sydney CBD’. We know that temporary noise impacts affect people differently and, depending on the location of new activities, some people may notice more noise and some people may notice less.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
Sydney Metro is committed to working closely with other nearby projects, local councils, NSW Government agencies and stakeholders to manage and coordinate construction activities and traffic, to help minimise impacts on the community. Other projects near to Five Dock Station include:
The station at The Bays will be located between Glebe Island and White Bay Power Station with an entrance to the south of White Bay. It will provide direct access to the proposed future Bays Waterfront Promenade. The Bays Station will be the main transport link into this new precinct, as well as serving the communities of Balmain, Rozelle and Blackwattle Bay.
The decision to locate a station at The Bays will be the first step to unlocking the area’s potential and to ensure access for all. Sydney Metro is working with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment to finalise a place strategy to guide the transformation of Bays West into the future.
Work started on this city shaping project at The Bays in 2020, with tunnel boring machines (TBMs) set to be in the ground in 2022. In March 2021, the project received its first major planning approval which includes work to tunnel between The Bays and Westmead.
This proposal will involve additional work within the existing construction site footprint at The Bays.
The Bays Station will be a new mixed-use innovation precinct including employment, civic, retail and residential activities in a harbour-side setting.
Adjacent station development is being considered subject to the Bays West Place Strategy and separate planning approval including community and stakeholder engagement.
Spaces that could be used for retail, commercial and/or community facilities are included as part of this proposal. The future fit-out and use of these spaces will be subject to a separate planning approval including community and stakeholder engagement.
Just like the Metro North West Line, Sydney Metro West will use advanced world-class signalling technology to support safe operations and control the way trains accelerate and brake at stations.
The signalling and train control system, operating from the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility, will automate the metro trains, including train spacing and speed monitoring.
Communications equipment will be within the designated services area at each station and also within the tunnels and at the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility.
Access shafts will be constructed for tunnel fit-out and rail systems work at Parramatta metro station, Burwood North Station, The Bays Station and Clyde stabling and maintenance facility.
Continued site access arrangements consistent with previous civil construction work:
Additional site access arrangements include:
Across the project alignment, predicted operational noise levels are expected to be generally compliant with the applicable noise criteria set out in the relevant guidelines. Where required, mitigation measures will be included as part of the project design to ensure full compliance.
Potential overall noise impacts during construction are expected to be similar to those assessed in the Environmental Impact Statements for ‘Major civil construction work between Westmead and The Bays’ and ‘Major civil construction between The Bays and Sydney CBD’. We know that temporary noise impacts affect people differently and, depending on the location of new activities, some people may notice more noise and some people may notice less.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
An acoustic shed (or other acoustic measures) will be installed over the access shaft for tunnel fit-out and rail systems work.
Sydney Metro is committed to working closely with other nearby projects, local councils, NSW Government agencies and stakeholders to manage and coordinate construction activities and traffic, to help minimise impacts on the community. Other projects near to The Bays Station include:
Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade
Additional* temporary traffic changes involve a new intersection and line-marking on Robert Street.
*Road works at Port Access Road and Solomons Way were undertaken as part of a separate planning approval process.
There will be no continued parking changes under the previous planning approvals.
To accommodate the proposed road network changes on Robert Street east of Mullens Street, parking spaces will be reduced from 124 to around 52.
The new Pyrmont Station will be on the doorstep of Darling Harbour, Blackwattle Bay, the new Sydney Fish Market and the Sydney CBD. Station entrances are proposed to be located on Pyrmont Bridge Road and Union Street. Pyrmont Station will greatly enhance plans to revitalise this inner-city precinct by encouraging jobs, investment and economic growth.
The station will enable a new level of connectivity to the Pyrmont Peninsula and will prioritise pedestrian movement around the station through vibrant street frontages and open public spaces. Sydney Metro will continue to work with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, other government stakeholders and the community to ensure Pyrmont Station supports the future vision of the Pyrmont Peninsula.
Pyrmont Station will be a revitalised harbour-side precinct, enabled by the new metro station.
Over station development is being considered within the metro station precinct and will be subject to a separate planning approval including community and stakeholder engagement.
Just like the Metro North West Line, Sydney Metro West will use advanced world-class signalling technology to support safe operations and control the way trains accelerate and brake at stations.
The signalling and train control system, operating from the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility, will automate the metro trains, including train spacing and speed monitoring.
Communications equipment will be within the designated services area at each station and also within the tunnels and at the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility.
Access shafts will be constructed for tunnel fit-out and rail systems work at Parramatta metro station, Burwood North Station, The Bays Station and Clyde stabling and maintenance facility.
Continued site access arrangements are consistent with previous civil construction work:
Additional site access arrangements include:
Continued parking changes involving temporary removal of around 27 on-street car-parking spaces along Union Street between Edward Street and Pyrmont Bridge Road and a loading zone on Union Street between Pyrmont Street and Pyrmont Bridge Road.
Additional permanent parking changes to facilitate access and transport interchange include:
Continued temporary traffic changes include:
No additional public transport changes.
The previous planning approval identified decommissioning of the bus stop on Pyrmont Bridge Road, adjacent to the Pyrmont Station western construction site.
Sydney Metro is committed to working closely with other nearby projects, local councils, NSW Government agencies and stakeholders to manage and coordinate construction activities and traffic, to help minimise impacts on the community. Other projects near to Pyrmont Station include:
In the commercial heart of the Sydney CBD, the Hunter Street Station will become a new hub with easy connections to George Street, Light Rail, Sydney Trains services at Wynyard and Martin Place and the new Sydney Metro City & Southwest station at Martin Place. A large busy precinct between George, Hunter, O’Connell and Bligh streets will prioritise pedestrians and support a vibrant public domain in the heart of the Sydney CBD.
Station entrances are proposed to be located on George, O’Connell and Bligh streets. Proposed underground walkways will allow for easy transit all the way from Martin Place to Barangaroo, providing efficient links with Sydney Metro City & Southwest and Sydney Trains services.
The new station is expected to have the busiest city-bound platform across the entire Sydney rail network in the AM peak, taking pressure off Wynyard and Town Hall stations.
Hunter Street Station will be a landmark station in the commercial heart of the Sydney CBD, unlocking connections and economic opportunities with Greater Parramatta.
Over station development is being considered within the metro station precinct and will be subject to a separate planning approval including community and stakeholder engagement.
Just like the Metro North West Line, Sydney Metro West will use advanced world-class signalling technology to support safe operations and control the way trains accelerate and brake at stations.
The signalling and train control system, operating from the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility, will automate the metro trains, including train spacing and speed monitoring.
Communications equipment will be within the designated services area at each station and also within the tunnels and at the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility.
Access shafts will be constructed for tunnel fit-out and rail systems work at Parramatta metro station, Burwood North Station, The Bays Station and Clyde stabling and maintenance facility.
Continued site access arrangements consistent with previous civil construction work:
Sydney Metro is committed to working closely with other nearby projects, local councils, NSW Government agencies and stakeholders to manage and coordinate construction activities and traffic, to help minimise impacts on the community. Other projects near to Hunter Street Station include:
No additional traffic changes. The previous planning approval identified the need for full permanent closure of De Mestre Place.
No additional changes are proposed to existing pedestrian and cyclist links.
The previous planning approval identified that the underground pedestrian route from Wynyard to the Hunter Connection in the CBD will also be closed during construction.
Pedestrians will be diverted to the surface, which will remain open. The underground route will re-open when Hunter Street Station opens, to facilitate transit between Martin Place and Barangaroo. The cycle route on Pitt Street will be unaffected by our works.
Continued parking changes including:
Parramatta metro station will be an employment, residential and cultural precinct in the heart of Parramatta’s CBD.
Over and adjacent station development is proposed within the metro station precinct and is subject to a separate planning approval including community and stakeholder engagement.
Just like the Metro North West Line, Sydney Metro West will use advanced world-class signalling technology to support safe operations and control the way trains accelerate and brake at stations.
The signalling and train control system, operating from the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility, will automate the metro trains, including train spacing and speed monitoring.
Communications equipment will be within the designated services area at each station and also within the tunnels and at the Clyde stabling and maintenance facility.
Access shafts will be constructed for tunnel fit-out and rail systems work at Parramatta metro station, Burwood North Station, The Bays Station and Clyde stabling and maintenance facility.
Management and mitigation measures will be used where impacts to heritage items have been identified.
This may include conservation and re-use of heritage fabric, and archiving and recording the item for future generations.
Any potential archaeological investigations will be undertaken as required in accordance with Heritage Council guidelines. Any potential Aboriginal archaeological remains found will be interpreted by an Aboriginal heritage specialist in consultation with registered Aboriginal parties.
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal archaeological remains are not expected in this location.
Across the project alignment, predicted operational noise levels are expected to be generally compliant with the applicable noise criteria set out in the relevant guidelines. Where required, mitigation measures will be included as part of the project design to ensure full compliance.
Potential overall noise impacts during construction are expected to be similar to those assessed in the Environmental Impact Statements for ‘Major civil construction work between Westmead and The Bays’ and ‘Major civil construction between The Bays and Sydney CBD’. We know that temporary noise impacts affect people differently and, depending on the location of new activities, some people may notice more noise and some people may notice less.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
Sydney Metro branded hoarding will be erected around the perimeter of the western construction site at Hunter Street Station to mitigate potential temporary noise impacts.
Potential construction noise and vibration impacts will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Metro Construction Noise and Vibration Standard which aims to manage noise and vibration levels through feasible and reasonable measures. The Standard provides a process for the development of site or activity specific Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Statements, standard mitigation measures and additional mitigation measures to be implemented based on noise and vibration levels.
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
Across the project alignment, predicted operational noise levels are expected to be generally compliant with the applicable noise criteria set out in the relevant guidelines. Where required, mitigation measures will be included as part of the project design to ensure full compliance.
Potential overall noise impacts during construction are expected to be similar to those assessed in the Environmental Impact Statements for ‘Major civil construction work between Westmead and The Bays’ and‘Major civil construction between The Bays and SydneyCBD’. We know that temporary noise impacts affect people differently and, depending on the location of new activities, some people may notice more noise and some people may notice less
The Sydney Metro West team will consider alternative construction methods to help mitigate noise where possible and will work with the community to provide scheduled respite periods during which high noise or vibration activities are not undertaken.
In March 2021, the project received its first major planning approval for the project concept between Westmead and the Sydney CBD and major construction work between Westmead and The Bays. To view this information, visit ‘Map Layers’
Sydney Metro is now seeking approval for further major civil construction work, including station excavation and tunnelling, between The Bays and Sydney CBD.
Sydney Metro is undertaking early planning on a preferred location for a services facility in Lilyfield which is required to support operation of Sydney Metro West. Following a comprehensive evaluation, a preferred site has been identified on Glover Street in Lilyfield which would be in the vicinity of the current amenities block to the side of Leichhardt Oval 2.
This site would meet technical requirements, including direct emergency access from the Sydney Metro West tunnels, while avoiding impacts to the nearby sporting fields and residential properties.
It would also avoid directly impacting the Bay Run which would remain open throughout construction. Driveway and footpath access would also remain open, including to the Leichhardt Rowing Club. Full access to the sporting fields would also be maintained.
Hunter Street Station East and Hunter Street Station West
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Hunter Street Station East
Hunter Street Station West
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A change of 1 dBA or 2 dBA in the level of a sound is di fficult for most people to detect.
A 3–5 dBA change corresponds to a small but noticeable change in loudness.
A 10 dBA change corresponds to an approximate doubling or halving in loudness.
Anyone may make a submission, in any language, about the Environmental Impact Statement, to The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.
Your submission must reach The Department by Friday 26 June 2020.
Visit planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects to learn how to make a submission.
Community members are invited to submit their feedback on the proposal to Sydney Metro by emailing sydneymetrowest@transport.nsw.gov.au or writing to:
Sydney Metro West
PO BOX K659
Haymarket NSW 1240
Your submissions should reach Sydney Metro by 29 May 2020 and include:
Anyone may make a submission, about the proposed project corridor, to The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.
Your submission must reach The Department by Friday 26 June 2020.
Visit planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects to learn how to make a submission.
