M2 Upgrade may/june 2010

Community Update Environmental Assessment This community update outlines the environmental assessment for the proposal to upgrade the M2 Motorway from , Baulkham Hills, to Road, North Ryde. The environmental assessment reviews the potential environmental, economic and social benefits and impacts associated with the proposed M2 Upgrade and identifies measures to minimise these impacts. The project has been declared critical infrastructure and is being assessed under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The environmental assessment for the proposed M2 Upgrade is on display for community comment and written submissions will be received until Monday 21 June, 2010.

Background efficiency of ’s transport network. These projects The M2 Motorway plays a key role in Sydney’s Orbital will contribute to achieving sustainable economic, social and network linking the north west region to the lower north environmental outcomes for Sydney into the future. shore and Sydney’s CBD. It is a key road freight and The proposed upgrade would significantly reduce congestion commuter route and connects the major employment in peak periods and improve access to major growth areas hubs of Macquarie Park and Norwest Business Park. along the motorway. It would support current planning for On a typical workday, the M2 is used by more than Sydney’s north west which includes 140,000 new homes and 100,000 vehicles and over 17,000 bus commuters. 100,000 new jobs over the next 25 years. Construction of the and Lane Cove Tunnel combined with strong commercial and residential growth in Sydney’s north west has led to heavy congestion on the M2 during peak periods. Project need The NSW Government is working to deliver high quality, integrated and reliable transport services to continue economic development and competitiveness. The M2 Upgrade is just one of many projects identified in the NSW Government’s Metropolitan Strategy (reviewed March 2010) and the Metropolitan Transport Plan – Connecting the City of Cities (March 2010) to improve the Toll Plaza / M2 Operation Centre Aiken Road Copeland Road KU-RING-GAI OLD New on ramp N WINDSOR ROAD ls Road Hil Oakes Road t an n TALAVERA ROAD n New off ramp ABBOTT Pe CHRISTIE ROAD ROAD No change to Talavera Road existing ramp Macquarie Macquarie University Centre No change to HERRING ROAD existing ramps BAULKHAM HILLS Oakes Road M2 Motorway No change to M7 Motorway North Rocks Road North Rocks Road HORNSBY existing ramps B

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Existing M2 Motorway Interchange Hornsby Upgrade to three lanes Toll plaza Penrith Upgrade to three lanes with transit lane (T2) Manly Toll collection Upgrade lane widths North Sydney Toll collection – electronic only Parramatta Existing bus lane North marker Sydney CBD New ramps Bankstown Source: MapData, 2010 Upgrade features The proposed M2 Upgrade would widen the existing motorway along 14.5 kilometres of its length. The project would deliver four new ramps to improve motorway accessibility. Features of the upgrade would include: • New west facing Windsor Road on and off ramps. • Additional eastbound lane from Windsor Road to Pennant Hills Road. • Additional eastbound lane from Pennant Hills Road, through the Norfolk Tunnel, to Lane Cove Road. • New Christie Road eastbound on ramp. • New Herring Road westbound off ramp. • Widened westbound lanes from Lane Cove Road to Beecroft Road. • Additional westbound lane from Beecroft Road to Pennant Hills Road. Upgrade benefits The proposed upgrade would: • Reduce congestion during morning and afternoon peak periods. • Provide new access points to Sydney’s growing residential and business centres. • Restore a 100km/h speed limit along the motorway from Lane Cove Road to Beecroft Road. • Provide new entry/exit points to create opportunities for additional public transport services and facilities. • Increase capacity to accommodate planned future residential and business growth.

5 Key issues for assessment The following key areas of potential impact are discussed in detail in the environmental assessment. A summary of key issues and the proposed measures to reduce impacts, for both the construction and operation of the motorway, is provided below. Noise Issues Construction • A temporary increase in day and night time noise levels due to: –– Vehicle movements and traffic management set-up. –– Equipment operation. –– Excavation and tunnelling works. –– Construction compound activities. • Modification and relocation of some existing Traffic and public transport noise walls inside the M2 lease boundary, to Issues accommodate widening works and new ramps. Construction Operation • Increase in noise due to increasing traffic volumes. • Intermittent motorway lane closures at times during the day and night. Mitigation measures • Some temporary local road closures where new Construction ramps are proposed. • Construction environmental management plans • Cyclists will not be able to use motorway to include noise mitigation measures such as breakdown lanes during the construction period temporary noise barriers, noise monitoring for safety reasons. programmes and time restrictions on noise Operation intensive activities. • Removing the bus ramp near Beecroft Road. • Informing the community about the nature and Routes 611 and 740 affected. timing of works, for example using letterbox drops. Mitigation measures • Relocating 22 noise walls. Construction • Relocating and increasing the height of one noise wall. Operation • Advising the community of all changed traffic conditions on and around the motorway. • Constructing two new noise walls in the Macquarie Park/North Ryde area. • Developing an alternative off motorway road cycle route, in consultation with councils and local • Assessing 91 properties for architectural treatment cycle groups, for availability prior to the start of requirements, for example double glazing windows. construction. • Constructing a low noise road pavement. • Maintaining existing capacity of the M2 Motorway during peak periods. Operation • Alternative bus services will continue to provide access to both Epping and Macquarie Park.

6 Aboriginal cultural heritage Flora and fauna Issues Issues • 15 known Aboriginal heritage sites in the vicinity of Construction the project. • Protecting Sydney Blue Gum High Forest and • Three sites directly located within the proposed remnant native vegetation in the vicinity construction zone. of the proposal. • Clearing approximately 21 hectares of vegetation Mitigation measures from work areas along the motorway, including • Implementing management plans to protect 10 hectares of native vegetation. known sites. • Some impact to local fauna, due to clearing of • Implementing procedures to cease work in the vegetation and habitats. immediate area should additional sites be identified. • Temporary disruption to nocturnal species such as bats and owls. Soil and water • Impact to vegetation and creek banks under bridge Issues widening works at Darling Mills Creek, Devlins Creek and Terrys Creek. • Significant excavations would take place in soil and rock. Mitigation measures • Impact to vegetation and creek banks under bridge Construction widening works at Darling Mills Creek, Devlins Creek • Concept design avoids potential impacts to Sydney and Terrys Creek. Blue Gum High Forest and remnant native vegetation. Mitigation measures • Avoiding mature trees and other natural features such • Recycling excavated material at many locations. as waterways and rock outcrops, where practicable. • Increasing capacity of existing water quality basins. • Rehabilitating three hectares of native vegetation • Construction environmental management plans to along the motorway corridor. include mitigation measures such as revegetation, • Construction environmental management plans ground stabilisation and erosion controls such as to include mitigation measures such as weed silt fencing. management, rehabilitation and revegetation in areas bordering natural bushland. Operation • Implementing bush rehabilitation and landscaping plans including weed management and ongoing maintenance.

7 The planning and decision making process Visual impacts

Issues Feb M2 Upgrade declared a major project Construction 2009 • Physical changes to the environment caused by construction compound sites and temporary structures. RTA submits a major project Mar • Clearing of existing screening vegetation along application to the Director-General 2009 the corridor. of the Department of Planning Operation • Physical changes to surrounding environment including visual impact of new on and off ramps Director-General provides April and changes to retaining walls and noise walls. assessment requirements 2009 • An increased road footprint compared to the existing M2 Motorway. However, proposed widening works generally remain within the RTA prepares an environmental Nov M2 boundary. assessment 2009 Mitigation measures Construction RTA submits the environmental • Construction environmental management plans Mar assessment to the Director-General will include mitigation measures such as locating 2010 facilities away from waterways and implementing for acceptance access, traffic and equipment noise controls. Operation • Matching noise wall colours and patterns as Environmental assessment May/ appropriate to different areas of the motorway. and concept design June on public display 2010 • Designing rehabilitation and landscaping plans to minimise visual impacts.

Director-General provides the RTA Ongoing community involvement with a copy of submissions

RTA prepares a Submissions Report / revised Statement of Commitments / preferred Project Report if required by the Director-General

Assessment Report prepared by the Director-General

Minister for Planning decides Mid- whether or not to approve the Late project and the conditions to be 2010 attached to any approval

8 The planning and decision making process Community consultation Unstaffed displays The M2 Upgrade Environmental Assessment will be on display The environmental assessment documents are available until Monday 21 June, 2010. at the following locations during office hours: Project information • Department of Planning Information Centre The community is encouraged to view project information 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney and speak with the M2 Upgrade project team who will be available at the shopping centre displays and community • Nature Conservation Council of NSW information sessions. Level 2, 301 Kent Street, Sydney The M2 Upgrade environmental assessment documents are • NSW Roads and Traffic Authority (Head Office) available for electronic download from: Level 9, 101 Miller Street, North Sydney • NSW Department of Planning website: • City of Ryde Council 1 Devlin Street, Ryde www.planning.nsw.gov.au • Hornsby Shire Council • M2 Upgrade website: www.hillsm2upgrade.com.au Pennant Hills Library • RTA website: www.buildingsydneymotorways.com.au Corner Ramsay and Yarrara Roads, Pennant Hills Shopping centre displays • Council 129 Showground Road, Castle Hill • Carlingford Court Saturday 29 May 10am–2pm • Parramatta City Council Corner Pennant Hills and Carlingford Roads, Carlingford Parramatta Library 1 Civic Place, Parramatta • Macquarie Centre Tuesday 1 June 10am–2pm • Blacktown City Council Corner Herring and Waterloo Roads, North Ryde 62 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown • Winston Hills Mall • Lane Cove Council Thursday 3 June 4pm–8pm 48 Longueville Road, Lane Cove 180 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Winston Hills Community information sessions • Epping Boys High School Wednesday 2 June 5pm–8pm 213 Vimiera Road, Eastwood • Stamford Hall, Balcombe Heights Estate Saturday 5 June 10am–2pm 92 Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills • North Ryde School of Arts Community Centre Thursday 10 June 5pm–8pm 201 Coxs Road, North Ryde

9 M2 Upgrade

Have your say Feedback and comment on the proposed M2 Upgrade environmental assessment is welcome. You are invited to make a written submission on this proposal. This submission should include: • Your name and address.

• Submission identification: M2 Upgrade Project – application number 09_0049.

• A statement on whether you support or object to the proposal.

• The reasons why you support or object to the proposal.

Please send your written submission by 5pm on Monday 21 June, 2010 to: Director, Major Infrastructure Assessments NSW Department of Planning GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001 Fax: (02) 9228 6355 Email: [email protected]

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For more information: Telephone: 1800 196 266 (free call) Post: Locked Bag 2215, North Ryde BC NSW 1670 Email: [email protected] May/June 2010 www.hillsm2upgrade.com.au RTA/Pub.10.137