Questions and Answers from the Virtual Information Session
12 August 2020, 3:00 p.m.
The parklands have been designed with multiple users in mind. There are areas for quiet reflection (the wetlands area and the parkland forest) with seating opportunities, as well as regular seating opportunities spread throughout the parklands. The footpaths are easily traversed; they are generously wide and will meet requirements.
Ramp access is provided to the parklands and will be compliant with the relevant standards (e.g. grading, hand rails).
Gymea Lily will be extensively used in various planting mixes across the project.
This request pertains to construction and not the UDLP process. Please contact us at info@rozelleinterchange.com.au to discuss this further.
Yes, the route through the park and under Victoria Road will connect onto the footpath over Anzac Bridge.
Planting will be undertaken progressively as the project completes construction in each area. Chapter 5.5 of the UDLP contains indicative timeframes for each location.
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.
As a whole the project will install more trees than have been removed which will comprise a number of different pot sizes to suit the conditions and long term establishment. Pot sizes will be semi-advanced, typically range from 75L to 200L (~3 to 4m tall) in some instances will be up to 1000L (up to ~6m tall).
The Project is required to ensure that the plants and trees installed are viable for a maintenance. The planting will then be maintained by the relevant authority during the establishment period and for ongoing maintenance.
The project will deliver approximately 9.5 hectares of parkland.
Lighting is described in Chapter 14 of the UDLP that contains the project's proposal.
Chapter 11 of the UDLP documents the Project's proposed connectivity for pedestrians and cyslists.
The Beatrice Bush bridge (east of the Victoria Rd/The Crescent Intersection) is not being replaced as part of the Project. Accessing Rozelle Bay Foreshore from the eastern side of Victoria Rd will utilise the underpass and an existing signalised level crossing.
An alternative route to the Rozelle Bay Foreshore is through the Rozelle Parklands, Green Link bridge and a 6m wide level crossing over The Crescent.
In regards to the "direct link", adjacent to City West Link is a main overland flow path and swale to the drainage channel and is not condusive to a compliant path of travel.
The design process for the ventilation outlets has been extensive and rigorous. The project's Design Review Panel, JHCPB, TfNSW and the Government Architect have been involved with the development of the design and it is now the opportunity for the community to provide their feedback on the project's proposal.
Please make a submission here.
The dashed line represents the project boundary. There are no walls along either Springside or Moodie Street.
In regards to noise mitigation, the project's operational noise model will inform the Operational Noise and Vibration Review (ONVR) in consultation with council, the community and other relevant stakeholders. The ONVR will outline any Operational Noise mitigation measures that are appropriate for the project and a consultation strategy to seek feedback from directly affected landowners on the proposed mitigation measures.
This is outside of the scope of the UDLP, however the project team has future proofed for a potential Light Rail connection underneath the new Victoria Road bridge.
We recognise that air quality is a key community concern with all 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.
The design and height of the Ventilation outlets is required to effectively disperse tunnel emissions and ensure there is minimal impact on air quality for local residents.
We are unsure what you mean by 'utilities'. The Electrical, Sydney Water, telecoms and gas assets within the parklands will be underground.
Please contact info@rozelleinterchange.com.au to provide us with more information so that we can answer your question.
This is outside of the scope of the UDLP, however the Green Link bridge is compliant with the ministers conditions of approval. The bridge will have adequate soil depth to facilitate planting of a diverse range of vegetation and a minimum width of 15m.
The Victoria Road underpass has DDA compliant ramps connecting to Victoria Rd on both sides and stairs on the eastern side.
This is compliant with the Active Transport Network requirements
The Victoria Road underpass has DDA compliant ramps connecting to Victoria Rd on both sides and stairs on the eastern side.
This is compliant with the Active Transport Network requirements
We recognise that air quality is a key community concern with all 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.
Videos and factsheets, including a section on filtration, are available on the Transport for NSW Air Quality Portal.
The underpass has a 15m to 35m clear width. There is a 11m wide and 5.6m high clearance envelope future proofed for a potential Light Rail connection.
The Victoria Road underpass has a DDA compliant ramps connecting to Victoria Rd on both sides and stairs on the eastern side in accordance with the Active Transport Network requirements.
In regards to noise mitigation, the project's operational noise model will inform the Operational Noise and Vibration Review (ONVR) in consultation with council, the community and other relevant stakeholders. The ONVR will outline any Operational Noise mitigation measures that are appropriate for the project and a consultation strategy to seek feedback from directly affected landowners on the proposed mitigation measures.
The main connection routes will be a 5m separated paths compliant to Austroads guidelines.
This is outside of the project boundaries and scope of the project
The design process for the ventilation outlets has been extensive and rigorous. The project's Design Review Panel, JHCPB, TfNSW and the Government Architect have been involved with the development of the design.
We recognise that air quality is a key community concern with all 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.
Videos and factsheets, including a section on filtration, are available on the Transport for NSW Air Quality Portal.
Decisions in relations to car parking will be considered by a Technical Working Group who 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.
Decisions in relations to car parking will be considered by a Technical Working Group who 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.
Decisions in relations to car parking will be considered by a Technical Working Group who 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.
Decisions in relations to car parking will be considered by a Technical Working Group who 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.
The UDLP does not address operational noise. The project's operational noise model will inform the Operational Noise and Vibration Review (ONVR) in consultation with council, the community and other relevant stakeholders. The ONVR will outline any Operational Noise mitigation measures that are appropriate for the project and a consultation strategy to seek feedback from directly affected landowners on the proposed mitigation measures.
The project's Design Review Panel, JHCPB and TfNSW have been involved with the development of the design. The design has taken into consideration all users of the parkland.
There is a connection provided from The Green Link Bridge to Gordon Street which circles around the areas designated and space-proofed for open playing fields.
Functional lighting is designed to reduce light spill. The project will utilise downward lighting and screening to mitigate light spill. Functional lighting is required for security and compliance to the relevant standards.
The current design which the project does not include lighting for the Village Green area and only the footpaths will be lit.
We value your feedback on this part of the UDLP please make a submission here.
The recently removed non-compliant footbridge over Victoria Road near Lilyfield Rd will be replaced by an underpass and DDA compliant ramps connecting to Victoria Rd on both sides and stairs on the eastern side.
The Beatrice Bush bridge (east of the Victoria Rd/The Crescent Intersection) is not being replaced as part of the Project.
Accessing Rozelle Bay Foreshore from the western side of Victoria Rd will be in a similar arrangement to the existing conditions, across a signalised level crossing.
Accessing Rozelle Bay Foreshore from the eastern side of Victoria Rd will utilise the underpass and signalised level crossing (as above).
An alternative route to the Rozelle Bay Foreshore is through the Rozelle Parklands, Green Link bridge and a 6m wide level crossing.
The traffic signal design has not been finalised and is not part of this UDLP. Please contact us at info@rozelleinterchange.com.au to discuss this further.
Please make a submission and tell us what you would prefer to see on the ventilation outlets here.
The median at Terry St with tree planting will be assessed by a road safety audit and the road alignment reviewed by the Network Safety to address any road safety issues. Please contact us at info@rozelleinterchange.com.au to discuss this further.
The Victoria Road underpass has DDA compliant ramps connecting to Victoria Rd on both sides and stairs on the eastern side.
This is compliant with the Active Transport Network requirements
Bike storage in the form of bike hoops are proposed in the design.
The project has retained the two terraces 178-182 Lilyfield Road, which will be handed back to TfNSW once this project is completed. The future use of these building would be ideal for community / retail uses to activate the parklands, however this is beyond the scope of this project.
The Project will turf the Village Green. Future use will be considered by a Technical Working Group who will 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.
Opportunities for use of open green space will be managed by a Technical Working Group that has been established, to consider topics not covered in the UDLP and 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.
There is a hierarchy of paths within the parklands. The major paths will be min 5m separated paths. There will also be minimun 4m wide shared paths and regular footpaths.
JHCPB has future proofed for a potential Light Rail connection. This has been done by ensuring that the Victoria Road underpass is wide enough (between 15m and 35m).
Regarding heritage, the parkland design draws on the character of the former railyards and incorporates salvaged material throughout. Chapter 13.2 of the UDLP provides further details on reuse of heritage items.
The UDLP is designed to be consistent with the project's Environmental Impact Statement.
We value your feedback on this part of the UDLP please make a submission here.
There are four ventilation outlets on the Rozelle Interchange project, each of a differing height.
The Iron Cove ventilation outlet is 20.2m (Top RL 44.3, Road RL 24.116).
The Rozelle Interchange ventilation outlets average out at 39 m (Top RL 42. Park RL 2.914) and there is a 2m difference between the tallest and the shortest outlet.
The main 5m separated paths will be seperated by line marking compliant to Austroads guidelines.
One of the key challenges in this project was dealing with an inevitably immense form. The ventilation outlet dimensions are determined by a team of engineers to be large enough to ventilate the tunnels below. Unfortunately, there was no way to reduce this form. Rather than try to hide them, Studio Chris Fox, the Design Review Panel and the Urban Design Team have worked with the infrastructure outlets as an opportunity to create a framework for the growth of plants and vines. Taking inspiration from plant overgrowth in urban infrastructure, Studio Chris Fox hopes to place emphasis on nature instead of the large ventilation outlets. Whilst they will not be hidden, there is an idea that as the plant growth reclaims the ventilation stacks, there will be continuity with the greenspace of the surrounding parklands.
Dealing with the scale of the ventilation outlets was a key focus for Studio Chris Fox and the urban design and landscape team in developing this project, given that the dimensions were predetermined by the ventilation requirements and also the Minister’s Conditions of Approval. As part of our considered approach for this project was understanding how the outlets would be seen up close and far away at different vantage points across the city. The connecting elements transform the ventilation outlets into a cohesive sculptural form, rather than divided monoliths. Instead, the towers become an opportunity for a sculptural intervention at the urban scale, integrating the overgrowth of plants across the vastness of these forms, just as nature finds its way to reclaim the urban landscape. The connecting elements also span over public space, which we hope will provide an opportunity for community engagement. The artwork is not just a facade, but it creates a space that can be occupied and enjoyed.
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