Meadowbank Wharf and interchange upgrade

Artist’s impression of the new Meadowbank Wharf viewed from river

COMMUNITY UPDATE 2 SEPTEMBER 2015

The NSW Government is upgrading Meadowbank Wharf and interchange as part of the Transport Access Program. It is expected work will start in late 2015 and take about five months to complete.

BACKGROUND temporarily closed. Details about changes to ferry services will be provided when planning for the Transport for NSW is improving Sydney’s ferry upgrade is finalised. services for customers. New and upgraded wharves and interchanges are being delivered as part of the THE FERRY WHARF AND INTERCHANGE NSW Government’s Transport Access Program. UPGRADE AT MEADOWBANK This program has already delivered new facilities at Milsons Point, Neutral Bay, Rose Bay, Balmain The upgraded wharf and interchange is designed (Thames Street), Huntleys Point, Cremorne Point, to provide customers with accessible, safe and Mosman Bay, Drummoyne, Balmain East, Sydney comfortable public transport infrastructure. Olympic Park and Pyrmont Bay. The upgraded wharf will incorporate a new floating The wharf upgrade at Meadowbank is part of pontoon, aluminium gangway and concrete bridge transport improvements along the Parramatta River connecting to the existing wharf entry structure with upgraded wharves, extra ferry services and which will be refurbished. The pontoon will have new ferries. a curved roof, new seating and glass weather protection panels. The bridge and gangway will be The work schedule for the upgrade is being planned covered. to minimise disruptions to F3 Parramatta River ferry services to Meadowbank during construction. The upgraded interchange will include new However, there will be times when safe operations footpaths and ramps, bicycle racks and updated will not be possible and Meadowbank Wharf will be kiss and ride and accessible parking areas. NEW MEADOWBANK WHARF AND INTERCHANGE TEMPORARY WORK SITES FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES

Headland Restaurant Existing Park accessible parking to Helene be relocated Park Indicative site compound 4 accessible New kiss and Bowden Streetparking spaces ride space

4 3 Bus zone 2 1 Existing bus Railway shelters to be bridge New metal roof on existing wharf shelter New upgraded bicycle Entry/exit to remain open racks Parramatta River during construction New covered Waiting area closed gangway during construction Existing pontoon and New covered gangway to be removed floating pontoon New covered bridge

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The wharf and interchange upgrade will provide: Details about any changes to ferry services will be provided when planning for the upgrade is finalised. }} Better protection from the wind, rain and sun Bus services will continue as usual and the Bowden }} Improved seating and waiting areas Street carpark will remain open however, there may }} Improved safety for customers be some restrictions to access to accommodate }} Quicker and more efficient ferry boarding and construction. disembarking A temporary construction compound will be }} Improved access for mobility impaired customers established on land. The standard work hours will and customers with prams be 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm Saturday. Some of the work during these times will }} Improved pedestrian access be noisy. }} Efficient interchanges with other modes of Early morning or night work, including installation transport of piles, will be required when the water is at its }} Effective wayfinding signage and lighting. calmest. This will generate noise. We will notify nearby residents and businesses before any work is Consultation to hear feedback about the wharf and carried out outside of standard hours. interchange upgrade was carried out in April and May 2015. The concept designs for the wharf and Equipment for the construction of the wharf interchange upgrade have been developed taking will include barges, cranes and service boats. in consideration feedback from the community and Construction workers and equipment will usually be the local operational and environmental conditions. transported to and from the site by water.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A traffic and pedestrian management plan will CONSTRUCTION be in place during construction. Work will include some truck movements, these will be limited to 15 It is expected work will start in late 2015 and take per day. about five months to complete, weather and Most of the new structures including sections of the maritime conditions permitting. There will be times wharf will be built off site and transported to the when safe ferry operations will not be possible and site for installation. Meadowbank Wharf will be temporarily closed. ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORT DURING CONSTRUCTION The work schedule for the upgrade is being planned to minimise disruptions to F3 Parramatta River ferry services to Meadowbank during construction. However, there will be times when safe operations will not be possible and Meadowbank Wharf will be temporarily closed. Details about changes to ferry services will be provided when planning for the upgrade work is finalised. At times when ferries are not operating to Meadowbank, customers can connect to train services at Meadowbank Station – an 8 minute walk from Meadowbank Wharf. Customers will also be able to catch the existing 513 bus service from Meadowbank Wharf to connect to bus services on Victoria Road to the city and Parramatta, or to train services at West Ryde Station.

Plan your trip by calling Transport Info on 131 500 or by visiting transportnsw.info to use the trip planner. Please allow extra time for your journey.

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Meadowbank Church Street ramatta To Par Wharf F To Circular Quay Parramatta River COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION A4 CU + HOUSEHOLD LETTER / INTERPRETING SERVICES BANNER We invite you to come along to a community information session at the Shepherds Bay Community Centre on Tuesday 29 September. Members of the project team will be available to provide further information about the project. You are welcome to drop in between 5pm and 7pm at:

Venue: Shepherds Bay Community Centre 3A Bay Drive Meadowbank Date: Tuesday 29 September 2015 Feedback can also be provided before and after the community information session until Tuesday 13 October by contacting the project team.

CONTACT THE TEAM If you would like further information or to share your feedback about the Meadowbank wharf and interchange upgrade you can:

Phone: 1800 770 973 Email: wharfupgradeprogram @rms.nsw.gov.au Visit the Roads and Maritime Services website: rms.nsw.gov.au/wharfupgrades

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September 2015 DRAFT 5 / 30 OCTOBER 2012 RMS 15.360