Tuesday         6 May 2008 4-6 pm

Saturday      10 May 2008 2-4pm

Tuesday       13 May 2008 4-6pm

Tuesday       20 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday  28 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday    4 June 2008 4-6pm

Saturday        7 June 2008 2-4pm

Wednesday  11 June 2008 4-6pm

At other times the documents can be seen at the City of Sydney's Neighborhood Service Centre at 158 Redfern Street Redfern Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm and on Saturdays 9am - 12pm.

NOTE: The RWA's Concept Plan is on formal public exhibition until from 1 May 2008 until 12 June 2008.

The RWA Information Sessions are not a mechanism for submitting comments they are to provide the community with the opportunity to ask questions.

To have your comments and concerns considered in the final decision by the Department of Planning on the documents on exhibition you must submit your comments in writing to:

The Director
Urban Assessments
Department of Planning
GPO Box 39,
Sydney NSW 2001

or email to information@planning.nsw.gov.au

Please send your concerns also to REDWatch to assist us reflect community concerns in our submission email mail@redwatch.org.au

Tuesday         6 May 2008 4-6 pm

Saturday      10 May 2008 2-4pm

Tuesday       13 May 2008 4-6pm

Tuesday       20 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday  28 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday    4 June 2008 4-6pm

Saturday        7 June 2008 2-4pm

Wednesday  11 June 2008 4-6pm

At other times the documents can be seen at the City of Sydney's Neighborhood Service Centre at 158 Redfern Street Redfern Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm and on Saturdays 9am - 12pm.

NOTE: The RWA's Concept Plan is on formal public exhibition until from 1 May 2008 until 12 June 2008.

The RWA Information Sessions are not a mechanism for submitting comments they are to provide the community with the opportunity to ask questions.

To have your comments and concerns considered in the final decision by the Department of Planning on the documents on exhibition you must submit your comments in writing to:

The Director
Urban Assessments
Department of Planning
GPO Box 39,
Sydney NSW 2001

or email to information@planning.nsw.gov.au

Please send your concerns also to REDWatch to assist us reflect community concerns in our submission email mail@redwatch.org.au

Tuesday         6 May 2008 4-6 pm

Saturday      10 May 2008 2-4pm

Tuesday       13 May 2008 4-6pm

Tuesday       20 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday  28 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday    4 June 2008 4-6pm

Saturday        7 June 2008 2-4pm

Wednesday  11 June 2008 4-6pm

At other times the documents can be seen at the City of Sydney's Neighborhood Service Centre at 158 Redfern Street Redfern Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm and on Saturdays 9am - 12pm.

NOTE: The RWA's Concept Plan is on formal public exhibition until from 1 May 2008 until 12 June 2008.

The RWA Information Sessions are not a mechanism for submitting comments they are to provide the community with the opportunity to ask questions.

To have your comments and concerns considered in the final decision by the Department of Planning on the documents on exhibition you must submit your comments in writing to:

The Director
Urban Assessments
Department of Planning
GPO Box 39,
Sydney NSW 2001

or email to information@planning.nsw.gov.au

Please send your concerns also to REDWatch to assist us reflect community concerns in our submission email mail@redwatch.org.au

Tuesday         6 May 2008 4-6 pm

Saturday      10 May 2008 2-4pm

Tuesday       13 May 2008 4-6pm

Tuesday       20 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday  28 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday    4 June 2008 4-6pm

Saturday        7 June 2008 2-4pm

Wednesday  11 June 2008 4-6pm

At other times the documents can be seen at the City of Sydney's Neighborhood Service Centre at 158 Redfern Street Redfern Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm and on Saturdays 9am - 12pm.

NOTE: The RWA's Concept Plan is on formal public exhibition until from 1 May 2008 until 12 June 2008.

The RWA Information Sessions are not a mechanism for submitting comments they are to provide the community with the opportunity to ask questions.

To have your comments and concerns considered in the final decision by the Department of Planning on the documents on exhibition you must submit your comments in writing to:

The Director
Urban Assessments
Department of Planning
GPO Box 39,
Sydney NSW 2001

or email to information@planning.nsw.gov.au

Please send your concerns also to REDWatch to assist us reflect community concerns in our submission email mail@redwatch.org.au

Tuesday         6 May 2008 4-6 pm

Saturday      10 May 2008 2-4pm

Tuesday       13 May 2008 4-6pm

Tuesday       20 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday  28 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday    4 June 2008 4-6pm

Saturday        7 June 2008 2-4pm

Wednesday  11 June 2008 4-6pm

At other times the documents can be seen at the City of Sydney's Neighborhood Service Centre at 158 Redfern Street Redfern Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm and on Saturdays 9am - 12pm.

NOTE: The RWA's Concept Plan is on formal public exhibition until from 1 May 2008 until 12 June 2008.

The RWA Information Sessions are not a mechanism for submitting comments they are to provide the community with the opportunity to ask questions.

To have your comments and concerns considered in the final decision by the Department of Planning on the documents on exhibition you must submit your comments in writing to:

The Director
Urban Assessments
Department of Planning
GPO Box 39,
Sydney NSW 2001

or email to information@planning.nsw.gov.au

Please send your concerns also to REDWatch to assist us reflect community concerns in our submission email mail@redwatch.org.au

Tuesday         6 May 2008 4-6 pm

Saturday      10 May 2008 2-4pm

Tuesday       13 May 2008 4-6pm

Tuesday       20 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday  28 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday    4 June 2008 4-6pm

Saturday        7 June 2008 2-4pm

Wednesday  11 June 2008 4-6pm

At other times the documents can be seen at the City of Sydney's Neighborhood Service Centre at 158 Redfern Street Redfern Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm and on Saturdays 9am - 12pm.

NOTE: The RWA's Concept Plan is on formal public exhibition until from 1 May 2008 until 12 June 2008.

The RWA Information Sessions are not a mechanism for submitting comments they are to provide the community with the opportunity to ask questions.

To have your comments and concerns considered in the final decision by the Department of Planning on the documents on exhibition you must submit your comments in writing to:

The Director
Urban Assessments
Department of Planning
GPO Box 39,
Sydney NSW 2001

or email to information@planning.nsw.gov.au

Please send your concerns also to REDWatch to assist us reflect community concerns in our submission email mail@redwatch.org.au

Tuesday         6 May 2008 4-6 pm

Saturday      10 May 2008 2-4pm

Tuesday       13 May 2008 4-6pm

Tuesday       20 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday  28 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday    4 June 2008 4-6pm

Saturday        7 June 2008 2-4pm

Wednesday  11 June 2008 4-6pm

At other times the documents can be seen at the City of Sydney's Neighborhood Service Centre at 158 Redfern Street Redfern Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm and on Saturdays 9am - 12pm.

NOTE: The RWA's Concept Plan is on formal public exhibition until from 1 May 2008 until 12 June 2008.

The RWA Information Sessions are not a mechanism for submitting comments they are to provide the community with the opportunity to ask questions.

To have your comments and concerns considered in the final decision by the Department of Planning on the documents on exhibition you must submit your comments in writing to:

The Director
Urban Assessments
Department of Planning
GPO Box 39,
Sydney NSW 2001

or email to information@planning.nsw.gov.au

Please send your concerns also to REDWatch to assist us reflect community concerns in our submission email mail@redwatch.org.au

If you are unable to attend this briefing the RWA are holding 8 Community Information Sessions:

Tuesday         6 May 2008 4-6 pm

Saturday      10 May 2008 2-4pm

Tuesday       13 May 2008 4-6pm

Tuesday       20 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday  28 May 2008 4-6pm

Wednesday    4 June 2008 4-6pm

Saturday        7 June 2008 2-4pm

Wednesday  11 June 2008 4-6pm

At other times the documents can be seen at the City of Sydney's Neighborhood Service Centre at 158 Redfern Street Redfern Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm and on Saturdays 9am - 12pm.

NOTE: The RWA's Concept Plan is on formal public exhibition until from 1 May 2008 until 12 June 2008.

The RWA Information Sessions are not a mechanism for submitting comments they are to provide the community with the opportunity to ask questions.

To have your comments and concerns considered in the final decision by the Department of Planning on the documents on exhibition you must submit your comments in writing to:

The Director
Urban Assessments
Department of Planning
GPO Box 39,
Sydney NSW 2001

or email to information@planning.nsw.gov.au

Aboriginal Housing Company Limited has submitted Environmental Assessments (EAs) for the above proposed project application and associated modification to the approved concept plan. The applications involve the demolition of existing improvements on the land and construction of a residential, commercial, retail, community and cultural facilities, public Open space, landscaping and car parking development.

The EAs may be viewed on the Department's website (http://majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au). The EAs will also be on exhibition from Thursday 19 January 2012 until Wednesday 29 February 2012 during regular business hours, at:

• Department of Planning & Infrastructure, Information Centre, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney;
• City of Sydney Council, One Stop Shop, Level 2, Town Hall House, 456 Kent Street, Sydney; and 
• Redfern Neighbourhood Service Centre, 158 Redfern Street, Redfern.
  

If you wish to make a submission on the project, it must reach the Department by close of business on Wednesday 29 February 2012.
For further details on how to make a submission, please see below.

Persons lodging submissions are required to declare reportable political donations (including donations of $1000 or more) made in the previous two years. For more details, including a disclosure form, go to www.planning.nsw.gov.au/donations.

Under section 75H of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Director-General is required to provide copies of submissions received during the exhibition period, or a report of the issues raised in those submissions, to the Proponent and other interested public authorities. It is Departmental policy to also place a copy of your submission on the Departments website. If you do not want your name to be made available to the Proponent, these authorities, or on the Department's website, please clearly state this in your submission.

Your contact officer for this proposal, Jane Flanagan, can be contacted on Phone: (02) 9228 6431; Fax: (02) 9228 6455; Email: jane.flanagan@planning.nsw.gov.au. Please mark all correspondence regarding the proposal to Ms Flanagan's attention.

Yours sincerely
Alan Bright
A/Director Metropolitan and Regional Projects South
Department of Planning & Infrastructure 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney NSW 2000 GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001 Phone 02 9228 6111 Fax 02 9228 6455 Website planning.nsw.gov.au

EXHIBITION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS - Pemulwuy Mixed Use Development, Redfern

Application No:    MP06_0101 MOD 1 & MP11_0093
Location:              Eveleigh, Vine, Louis, Caroline and Lawson Streets, Redfern
Proponent:           Aboriginal Housing Company Limited
Council area:       City of Sydney

Description of proposal

1. Modification of the approved concept plan for a mixed use development of the site comprising: affordable and student housing units, commercial, retail, community and cultural facilities, public open space, landscaping and car parking, to permit:

• a higher total gross floor area (GFA);
• less retail/commercial community and cultural facilities GFA;
• more residential and public open space GFA and more car parking; and
• no community re-use of 1-11 Vine Street.

2. A Project Application for:

Demolition of existing improvements on the land and construction of the mixed use development in accordance with the concept plan, incorporating the proposed modifications. 

Exhibition

A copy of the Environmental Assessments (EAs) may be viewed on the Department of Planning & Infrastructure's website (http://majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au). The EAs will also be on exhibition from Thursday 19 January 2012 until Wednesday 29 February 2012 during regular business hours at:

• Department of Planning & Infrastructure, Information Centre, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney; and
• City of Sydney Council, One Stop Shop, Level 2, Town Hall House, 456 Kent Street, Sydney; and 
• Redfern Neighbourhood Service Centre, 158 Redfern Street, Redfern. 

Submissions

Submissions on the applications must reach the Department by close of business on Wednesday 29 February 2012. Your submission should include:

• Your name and address;
• The name of the applications and the application numbers;
• A statement on whether you support or object to the project; and
• The reasons why you support or object to the project.

Your submission should be:

• Faxed to (02) 9228 6455;
• Posted to Major Projects Assessment, Department of Planning & Infrastructure, GPO Box 39, SYDNEY NSW 2001; or
• Emailed to plan_comment@planning.nsw.gov.au or via the entry for the project on the Department's website (http://majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au)

Persons lodging submissions are required to declare reportable political donations (including donations of $1000 or more) made in the previous two years. For more details, including a disclosure form, go to www. planning .nsw.gov.au/donations

Under section 75H of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Director-General is required to provide copies of submissions received during the exhibition period, or a report of the issues raised in those submissions, to the Proponent and other interested public authorities. it is Departmental policy to also place a copy of your submission on the Department's website. If you do not want your name to be made available to the Proponent, these authorities, or on the Department's website, please clearly state this in your submission.

Enquiries: 1300 305 695 or information@planning.nsw.gov.au

Links to documents on the Department of Planning & Infrastructure from REDWatch

There are two exhibitions happening simultaneously so there are two EAs - Environmental Assessment _ Project Approval Application No 11_0093.pdf and Environmental Assessment Modification of Concept Plan Approval No 06_0101.pdf. All the supporting Appendices are the same for both exhibitions and can be found under Pemulwuy Mixed Use Development Concept Plan MP06_0101 MOD 1.

The Department's website also shows the documents submitted by the AHC on two occasions to obtain the Departments requirements for the exhibition (the Director General's Requirements (DGRs). The initial documents submitted are difficult to follow on the departments website as there is no indication of what is in each file. For a list of contents of each file in the 2010 application see REDWatch's Pemulwuy Project Modification Details Publicly Available.

The application documents also contains a copy of the approval to submit from landholders covered by the proposal including the City of Sydney Council, Aboriginal Medical Centre, Housing NSW, The Australian Securities and Investments Commission and previously the Department of Aboriginal Affairs NSW these can be found under Section 75W application form.pdf (952.9 KB).

All documents will be available at:

• Pemulwuy Mixed Used Development, Redfern
• Pemulwuy Mixed Use Development Concept Plan MP06_0101 MOD 1

at 157-163 Cleveland Street Redfern was also expected in January 2012. It is not a part of the Pemulwuy Project but is a separate development proposed by Urbabest in the same precinct so keep an eye out also for this exhibition.

REDFERN ON TRACK FOR RENEWAL

More than ten hectares of public land near one of Sydney’s best-connected train stations will be transformed, creating a residential, entertainment and technology hub on the doorstep of the Sydney CBD.

Minister for Cities Rob Stokes said the draft master plan for Redfern-North Eveleigh sets a vision for affordable and diverse housing, a start-up hub and entertainment precinct within walking distance of Redfern Station.

“The Redfern-North Eveleigh precinct is a ten hectare parcel of inner city public land that has been off limits to the general public for more than a century and provides the perfect place for a new city-shaping precinct,” Mr Stokes said.

“We’re transforming the old rail yards by restoring and protecting their heritage value, building new homes and offices while creating more than 14,000 square metres of public space, including a new town square and public parkland.

“Just as we’ve seen at Carriageworks, this plan will celebrate Redfern’s deep indigenous connection and industrial past while creating a new precinct that accommodates people to live and work in the inner city.

“We’ve set a historic target of 30 per cent diverse housing, half of which must be social and affordable housing, which is triple the Greater Cities Commission’s baseline target.”

The draft masterplan is focused on the Paint Shop sub-precinct, named after the 135-year-old red brick Victorian workshop where trains were overhauled up until 1988.

Key features of the draft masterplan include:

• Adaptive reuse of the 6,000 square metre Paint Shop building.
• New public square fronting Wilson Street.
• New public parkland near Chief Mechanical Engineer’s building.
• New public square near Carriageworks and the Paint Shop.
• Plans for up to 450 new homes, around 8,000 jobs during construction and up to 16,000 jobs once activated. 
• At 30 percent diverse housing, at least half of which must be social and affordable housing.
• Building heights ranging from three to 28 storeys.

“The Paint Shop building provides an incredible canvas to re-imagine Redfern-North Eveleigh into a thriving place in the heart of the inner city,” Mr Stokes said.

“The revitalisation of the area around Redfern Station will be complemented by the upcoming plans to redevelop the area around Central Station, bookending Tech Central with two world-class precincts and transport hubs.”

“There will be dedicated spaces for startup businesses and better active transport connections between Redfern Station, North Eveleigh and to the bike network.”

The NSW Government has prepared a State Significant Precinct study and indicative masterplan for the Paint Shop Sub-Precinct which proposes to change the planning controls to guide future revitalisation. Transport for NSW is working closely with the Transport Asset Holding Entity, the site owner to deliver this transformational renewal.

The proposed masterplan for the Paint Shop sub-precinct is on public exhibition until Thursday 25 August. The community is encouraged to provide feedback on the proposal by visiting the Virtual Engagement Room at bit.ly/RNE-virtual-room

You can read more about the project here: www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/paintshop

The information below has been provided by the DPE

The Paint Shop sub-precinct will be a key part of Tech Central, with floor space for technology and innovation industries, new public open space and new homes.

The Carriageworks and Clothing Store sub-precincts are not affected by this proposal.

The rezoning proposal aims to deliver:

• About 6,200 innovation, commercial and creative sector jobs.
• 450 new homes including a minimum 15% affordable housing.
• New community/cultural spaces.
• More than 1.25 hectares of public open space.
• New walking paths and connections to Redfern station.

Find out more about the rezoning proposal at TfNSW’s webpage.

The Department is responsible for gathering submissions and evaluating the proposal. Find out more about Redfern North Eveleigh at our webpage.

The Consultation information below has been provided by Transport for NSW

• Transport website https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/redfern-north-eveleigh-precinct-renewal
• View the reports and masterplan on the DPE Planning Portal and make a submission.
• Visit the Redfern North Eveleigh virtual engagement room
• View the project animation 
• See the Redfern North Eveleigh Precinct project overview video and the project update video

Media Articles

The following media articles have run about the announcement:

• Redevelopment plans for historic Sydney rail workshops unveiled (SMH 26/7/22)
• Sydney's Redfern to get 450 new homes - AFR

• Redfern scheme to spark inner city development  (News Ltd)

• Redfern rail yards set for urban renewal - ArchitectureAU

Waterloo Metro Quarter - A new village for Waterloo Seeking your feedback on plans for the Waterloo Metro Quarter. Artist’s impression of new public plaza (concept image only)

Community Information Session Wednesday 30th May 5-8pm or Saturday 2 June 11am-2pm At Redfern Town Hall 73 Pitt Street Redfern

The Metro Quarter will be integrated with the new Waterloo Station and will deliver new homes, shops, community health services and a new public plaza with an adjoining community building.

The new Sydney Metro Station at Waterloo provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make Waterloo one of the most connected and attractive inner-city places to live, work and visit.

The NSW Government is planning on delivering the benefits of the Metro Quarter ahead of the wider Waterloo Estate redevelopment. Plans for the adjoining Waterloo estate are currently being drafted and will be available for community input shortly.

Come along to an information session to find out more about plans for the Metro Quarter and an update from Sydney Metro. For more, visit: www.ugdc.nsw.gov.au/metroquarter

The request for the rezoning came from the Land and Housing Corporation, the Government Corporation (LAHC) that owns public housing in NSW. The City of Sydney replaced LAHC proposal with its own different proposal. The Minister took planning proposal authority (PPA) role off the Council and gave it to a section of the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE). Following evaluation from another part of DPE, the PPA made a number of changes to the earlier Council proposal.

These changes increased the high-rise towers from 3 to 4, moved the locations of some buildings and streets and increased the size of the development by 10% by allowing the design excellence increase to be additional rather than caped within the stated floor space. The figures shown in the PPE proposal material for the number of dwellings are the minimum and the likely outcome is expected to be between 3300 and 3400 depending on unit size not the 3012 referred to in the material. The increase in the size of the development only became public at the beginning of April as a result of the Council analysis. The PPA continue to use the lower minimum dwelling numbers in their presentations.

Council in their draft submission have said this increase in density has not been properly disclosed or tested and Council have questioned if the increase will fit within the planning envelopes exhibited. There is no assessment for example of the impact of the PPE proposal on streets, parks and courtyards. People making submission are encouraged to also read the Council submission rather than take the exhibited material at face value. The links provided below are provided in the context of the above comments and should not be taken at face value.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Submissions must reach the Department of Planning and Environment before 11:59pm Friday, 29 April, 2022.

You can make a submission in a number of ways:

ONLINE

To make an online submission please complete the form and/or upload submission at https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ppr/under-exhibition/waterloo-estate-south

BY MAIL

Written submissions must be addressed ON BOTH THE LETTER AND THE ENVELOPE to

Mr Alan Bright
Director, Planning Proposal Authority
Planning & Assessment
Department of Planning and Environment
Locked Bag 5022
Parramatta NSW 2124

The written submission must include:

• your name and address, at the top of the letter only (or in a separate cover letter if you want your personal details to be withheld from publication)
• the name of the application - Waterloo Estate (South)
• the planning proposal number - PP-2021-3265
• a statement on whether you support or object to the proposal
• the reasons why you support or object to the proposal
• a declaration of any reportable political donations made in the previous two years

Your submission must reach us by 11:59, 29 April 2022.

BY EMAIL

If you can access online then the preferred mechanism for making a submission is via the planning portal in option 1. If there is a problem with doing that submissions can be emailed to waterloo.project@dpie.nsw.gov.au noting the following requirements which are the same as for a submission sent by post:

It is mandatory for all formal submissions to include the following:

• your name and address, at the top of the letter only (or in a separate cover letter)
• if you want your personal details to be withheld from publication)
• the name of the application - Waterloo Estate (South)
• the planning proposal number - PP-2021-3265
• a statement on whether you support or object to the proposal
• the reasons why you support or object to the proposal
• a declaration of any reportable political donations made in the previous two years. 

Your submission must reach us before midnight, 29 April 2022.

GENERAL INFORMATION ON MAKING A SUBMISSION

More information can be found on the gave your say page on the NSW Planning Portal - https://pp.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/have-your-say

NON GOVERNMENT INFORMATION ON THE PLANNING PROPOSAL ISSUES

If you are looking for information from Community Organisations about the Planning Proposal for Waterloo South you can find information at:

• REDWatch under the Waterloo South Exhibition Tab
• Counterpoint – Waterloo Redevelopment Resources 2022
• Council Draft Submission - Attachment A - Revised Draft City of Sydney Submission - Public Exhibition - Waterloo Estate (South) Planning Proposal and Draft Waterloo Estate (South) Design Guide , item 8.2 PDF 2 MB

THE OFFICIAL PROPOSAL EXHIBITION SITES 

The Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) Websites for the Consultation

The Waterloo South Consultation information is currently spread across three Department of Planning websites. They are:

• Planning for Local Communities - Waterloo South - This site has a brief overview of the plan including Features of the Plan covering Building locations and heights, Housing mix, Parks and open spaces, Trees and sunlight, Streets and traffic flow and Environmental factors. It also includes a time line and a “detailed map of Waterloo South” which is the simplified map.
• The Waterloo (South) have your say site - This site includes information on drop-in sessions, online information sessions and has an Interactive Map that allows drop a comment on some predetermined topics and a survey as well as a link to make a submission.
• The Planning Portal with the documents and where you can make an online submission - This site houses the consultation documents in a jumbled order (see REDWatch Guide to Waterloo South Study planning proposal documents for assistance). This is also where you go to make an online submission.

The RTA is exhibiting initial plans for the expansion of the M5. While much of the attention will focus on the duplication of the M5 tunnel to increase capacity the proposal also includes a new two lanes in each direction link to Campbell Road at Sydney Park. This potentially brings more traffic through Redfern Waterloo via Euston Road which it joins at traffic lights. In the proposal the RTA admit that “The RTA would also look at the management of traffic, and possible traffic calming, in the residential areas north of Campbell Road.”

The new surface road follows the proposed corridor for the F6 (Southern Freeway) and proposes single lane ramps to provide access from this new road to Qantas Drive/Airport Drive. It is also located so it can link with the proposed Marrickville tunnel which is to link from near the proposed new road to the M4 to allow movement from the M4 to Port Botany. If the Marrickville tunnel is built the new road will provide the link between it and the M5 connection to the Port. Without the Marrickville tunnel it potentially sends M4 traffic via Campbell Road to Edgeware Road. Currently traffic from the M5 towards Redfern goes via Airport Drive and O’Riordan Street. It is not clear how this traffic is expected to be channelled from the new arterial without creating a more attractive route to the western part of the city through Redfern Waterloo which increases traffic on Gibbons and Regent Streets.

Details of the M5 new surface link are on a special RTA website accessed by www.m5corridorexpansion.com.au. As part of the consultation process the RTA is inviting initial submissions to help identify emerging issues to help scope the environmental assessments. Submissions can be made via the contact page on the website or by email to m5expansion@rta.nsw.gov.au or post to RTA, M5 corridor expansion, PO Box 609, Pyrmont NSW 2009. Submissions are advertised to close on 19 February 2010. There was quite an outcry about the lack of notification and the consultation happening over the holiday season at the public meeting held by Kristine Keneally’s office on 14 December so this might be extended. People should also copy their submissions to their local member so your local MP is also aware of your concerns. This is especially so if the submission deals with the need for broader transport options other than the RTA’s proposal.

See also Minister's Media Statement here

Source - RWIU 18 December 2009