A. An online values survey was launched on Monday 20 July for two weeks. During this time, pre-exhibition briefings on the UDLP were also held with key stakeholders and community interest groups. In addition to this, extensive consultation has been held with local indigenous groups and the Inner West Council during the development of the UDLP.

A. The UDLP is on public display from Monday 10 August to 6 September. Councils, the community and affected businesses and landowners are invited to provide their feedback on the UDLP from this date.

A. You can provide your important feedback via the online feedback form and click on the ‘Have your say’ link on the top of the page or by emailing your submission to info@rozelleinterchange.com.au. If you can’t access a computer, please call us on 1800 660 248 and ask to make a submission on the Rozelle Interchange UDLP. A team member will record your submission via the online feedback form on your behalf.  

A. The project has been working for around two years to prepare a draft UDLP, developed by expert urban designers and reviewed by an independent Design Review Panel. The project is now at that stage and is seeking public feedback on the UDLP. This is an opportunity for you to provide feedback and be involved in the development of the project’s urban design and landscaping.

Many elements of the project and the parkland have already been approved through the Minister’s Conditions of Approval, following the public consultation during the EIS. The project is now at the stage where feedback can be provided on the urban design and landscaping components required to be addressed under the Minister’s Conditions of Approval E134.

Example 1: Feedback on the locations or purposes of buildings are not relevant to the UDLP as this was approved under the Planning Approval process. We do however welcome feedback on the urban design component of these buildings such as the facades and material finishes.

Example 2: Feedback on the heights of the ventilation outlets are not relevant to the UDLP as these measurements are set by the Minister’s Conditions of Approval E12. We do however welcome feedback on the urban design component of the outlets such as the facades and material finishes.

Example 3: Feedback on the location of the entry and exit points of the tunnels are not relevant to the UDLP as this was approved under the Planning Approval process. We do however welcome feedback on aspects of the tunnel portal design such as material finishes.

A. Topics you can provide feedback during the public exhibition period include:

• Materials and finishes (e.g. facades on buildings and retaining walls, tunnel entry and exit points)
• Public furniture (e.g. benches)
• Playground equipment
• Outdoor exercise equipment
• Types and design of lighting
• Wayfinding and connectivity elements (e.g. footpaths, signage)
• Planting species
• Planting locations
• The way heritage elements are incorporated into the UDLP.

Other elements of the project that are not included in the UDLP include:

• Residual land
• Public art
• The use of the Rozelle Parklands after the project has been completed
• Filtration of the ventilation outlets
• The location of structures such as bridges, buildings and tunnels.

The online feedback form provides a drop-down menu of items for you to choose from. You can make as many submissions as you like on as many topics as you like. You can access the feedback form here https://caportal.com.au/tfnsw/wcxri-udlp, and click on the ‘Have your say’ link on the top of the page.

The Urban Design Review Panel (UDRP) was engaged in accordance with the Minister’s Conditions of Approval to advise on the development of the UDLP. The UDRP is chaired by a delegate from the NSW Government Architect’s panel and is comprised of a suitably qualified, experienced and independent professional in each of the following fields:

• Architecture
• Urban design
• Landscape design
• Aboriginal cultural heritage
• Non-Aboriginal heritage.

A. Transport for NSW has announced the establishment of a Technical Working Group to determine a range of factors relating to the Rozelle Parklands that are not covered in the UDLP. The group will consist of NSW government agencies, Inner West Council and community members. The Technical Working Group will seek expressions of interest from community members in the coming weeks. Please contact info.westconnex@transport.nsw.gov.au if you have any further questions.

A. The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is currently assessing The Crescent Overpass Modification. Transport for NSW is confident the Modification will meet the relevant criteria, however if the modification is not approved, further consultation will be carried out on the Urban Design and Landscaping elements of the area affected.

A. Transport for NSW will prepare a Residual Land Management Plan at least 12 months prior to the opening of the Rozelle Interchange.

A. The future parklands will be managed by Inner West Council and owned by Transport for NSW. This process is being finalised and is not part of the UDLP consultation.

A. Transport for NSW has announced the establishment of a Technical Working Group to determine a range of factors relating to the Rozelle Parklands that are not covered in the UDLP. The group will consist of NSW government agencies, Inner West Council and community members. The Technical Working Group will seek expressions of interest from community members in the coming weeks. Please contact info.westconnex@transport.nsw.gov.au if you have any further questions.

Pedestrian and cyclist paths are shared within the parklands. The pedestrian and cycling implementation strategy within the UDLP provides connectivity between existing and proposed routes for local communities. It provides details of the pedestrian and cyclist routes which will be provided as part of the Rozelle Interchange project.

A. The project has consulted with Inner West Council to ensure the new pedestrian and cyclist links created by the Rozelle Parkland will connect to strategic active transport networks.

A. You can make as many submissions as you like on the different topics available. You will need to start a new submission for each topic.

A. Once the exhibition period closes, we will collate and review all submissions received. These submissions will be categorised by topic and considered as part of the next step in the design process.

We will investigate what feedback can be reasonably taken into consideration without jeopardising the strict standards and requirements that the design must adhere to. Changes will be made to the UDLP where possible, and a copy will be provided to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for approval.

A. The UDLP will be finalised after the consultation and submissions period, and sent to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for approval before being made available to the public.

A. We are working with the Western Harbour Tunnel project team on the final location of this compound to minimise the impact. Please contact info.westconnex@transport.nsw.gov.au if you have any further questions.

A. The aesthetics of the wetland is up for consultation, however, the wetlands itself including the location is not up for consultation, as this has been approved for construction through the Planning Approval process.

The wetland plays an important ecological role for the Parklands as well as being a passive filtration system for run-off water.

A. Play equipment will be located towards the ‘Rainforest’ area of the Parklands.

A. Transport for NSW has announced the establishment of a Technical Working Group to determine a range of factors relating to the Rozelle Parklands that are not covered in the UDLP. The group will consist of NSW government agencies, Inner West Council and community members. The Technical Working Group will seek expressions of interest from community members in the coming weeks. Please contact info.westconnex@transport.nsw.gov.au if you have any further questions.

A. For general questions about the Project and construction activities please call the Community team on 1800 660 248. For further information specific to the UDLP there are limited sessions available to speak with an expert. Bookings can be made via this page: Booking page

A. Yes; the official name of the future parklands has not yet been determined.

A. The Rozelle Interchange project recognises air quality as a key community concern with most motorways. Projects such as WestConnex will help to reduce emissions and improve air quality by easing congestion across Sydney.

The tunnel ventilation system for WestConnex has been designed in line with the world’s best practice and meets strict guidelines on air quality. This includes tunnel designs which are wider, flatter and higher so ventilation works more effectively.

Based on the state-of-the-art design for WestConnex, filtration would not provide any measurable improvement to the air quality in the surrounding communities. Instead, communities along the WestConnex corridor stand to benefit from the removal of thousands of vehicles from local surface roads.

Ventilation outlets effectively disperse tunnel emissions and ensure there is minimal impact on air quality for local residents. No road tunnels in Australia use a tunnel filtration system.

Sydney’s air quality has improved significantly in the past 30 years. Total motor vehicle emissions have significantly fallen in the past 20 years as a result of improvements in fuel quality and better engine designs.

Videos and factsheets, including a section on filtration, are available on the Transport for NSW Air Quality portal.

The pre-exhibition process forms part of the overall communication and engagement framework for the Rozelle Interchange project (the project). Understanding what the community values through results gathered from the recent online survey provides the project insight on topics of importance and helps shape the way we communicate and engage on the draft UDLP during the formal public display period. This allows for a more informed public exhibition and consultation experience.

As outlined in the Minister’s Conditions of Approval, the Rozelle Interchange Project must provide the development and delivery of public art opportunities throughout the Rozelle Rail Yards using local artists, however, this is not part of the UDLP consultation process. Please contact info.westconnex@transport.nsw.gov.au if you have any further questions

The project will prepare an Operational Noise and Vibration Review (ONVR) to confirm noise and vibration control measures that would be implemented for the operation of the project. The ONVR will be prepared in consultation with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, relevant council(s), other relevant stakeholders and the community.

The ONVR does not form part of the UDLP and will be developed following confirmation of permanent design. Please contact info.westconnex@transport.nsw.gov.au if you have any further questions.

The Rozelle Interchange project will prepare a Water Reuse Strategy which sets out options for the reuse of collected stormwater and groundwater during the operation of the project. The Water Reuse Strategy does not form part of the UDLP and will be developed following confirmation of the project’s groundwater model. Please contact info.westconnex@transport.nsw.gov.au if you have any further questions.

Operational traffic is not within the scope of the UDLP. It remains the same as assessed in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and relevant Modification and Design Amendment reports.

The UDLP provides design considerations within the Rozelle Interchange project (the project) footprint between Annandale, Lilyfield and Rozelle. This area was approved as part of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and excludes any residual or temporary land that was used for the project.