SOUTHERN PARKLANDS M12 CORRIDOR REVIEW

Submission to RMS For: Western Sydney Parklands Trust Date: 18.11.2019 CONTENTS

1.0 SOUTHERN PARKLANDS OVERVIEW 3

2.0 REVIEW OF THE M12 PROPOSAL 12

Southern Parklands M12 Corridor Review RMS Submission

For Western Sydney Parklands

Issue Title Date Prepared Checked 1 Preliminary Issue 08.03.2018 LI / SH SH 2 Client Issue 22.08.2018 LI / SH SH 3 Client Issue 20.09.2018 TF / SH SH 4 EIS Review 15.11.2019 LI / SH SH 5 EIS Review 18.11.2019 LI / SH SH

Pg 2 Southern Parklands M12 and Wylde MTB Review | For: Western Sydney Parklands | By: GroupGSA 1.0 SOUTHERN PARKLANDS OVERVIEW

This chapter summarises the current planning proposals for the Southern Parklands within the Western Sydney Parklands Corridor.

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R ic 1 hm o nd M7 NurragingyR PARKLANDS CONTEXT 1.9km Recreation d BLACKTOWN Power St MT DRUITT Blacktown International 1km Charlie Bali Sportspark NurragingyReserve Reserve Context within the Western Sydney Parklands MT DRUITT Woodstock Ave Blacktown 1.9km 2 BLACKTOWN The Rooty Hill The Western Sydney Parklands are located in the centre of Western Sydney. They Olympic Park d DOONSIDE Eastern Rd comprise a 27km corridor stretching from Quakers Hill in the north to Leppington 4 ide R The Rooty Hill 3 2.6km in the south. The Southern Parklands is a 1,500 ha area of the Western Sydney Doons

Morreau Bungarribee PRECINCTS PARKLANDS’ Parklands bounded by Elizabeth Drive in the North and Bringelly Road in the South. M4 Sporting ROOTY HILL Bungarribee Reserve and Amphitheatre HUNTINGWOOD Great Western Highway Wet'n'Wild Gr M4 eat W 5 est ern Hig The Parklands is characterised by its diversity, and is a multi-purpose corridor. Sydney EASTERN CREEK hway Motorsport Park 8 Eastern Creek 7 The Parklands includes major recreation facilities, play areas, picnic grounds, 6 M4 Prospect International Raceway Prospect Nature Nature employment, business and tourism as well as extensive bushland areas Western Sydney Reserve International Reserve 6.2km important for conservation and environmental values. Dragway Peckys EASTERN CREEK Western Sydney Prospect Reservoir International Dragway Eastern Prospect Reservoir

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R 13 d Precinct Boundary − Developing the Parklands in partnership with stakeholders and community. Twentyseventh Ave M7 AUSTRAL MIDDLETON 1.3km GRANGE Environmental Conservation Area Fifteenth Ave PLAN OF MANAGEMENT 2030 PLAN OF MANAGEMENT 15 Bushland Corridor Planning by the RMS 2km Shale Hills Shale Hills AUSTRAL M7 Creek 49 WEST HOXTON The development of the M12 and upgrade of Elizabeth Drive is embedded Thirtysecond Ave WEST HOXTON Water Supply Canal in the Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan 2018. Infrastructure in this area 2.1km and Pipelines HORNINGSEA of Western Sydney is servicing the Western Sydney Airport, Western Sydney M5 ay PARK w gh Infrastructure Hi Bring Camden e Airport Growth Area and the South Western Growth Area. elly Rd 16 Valley Way m Hu Bringelly Rd Rail LEPPINGTON LEPPINGTON Parkland Tracks

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Pg 4 Southern Parklands M12 and Wylde MTB Review | For: Western Sydney Parklands | By: GroupGSA 13 Wooded hills and valleys of the Cecil Hills Precinct District views from the Cecil Hills Precinct

Informal trails in the Cecil Hills Precinct Wooded hills and valleys of the Cecil Hills Precinct

Pg 5 SOUTHERN PARKLANDS CECIL PARK PRECINCT H DRIVE VISION 2036 ELIZABET

FUTURE Vision for the Southern Parklands PARKLANDS HUB The Southern Parklands are currently some of the least developed parts of the Parklands. Key to the master plan for the Southern Parklands is the provision Cecil Hills of recreation amenity for the City, District and Local communities. The Southern Parklands also has a strong emphasis on the conservation and enhancement of the natural landscape and ecological communities. Refer Figure 2 for the Southern Parklands Vision Plan.

M7 Cecil Park Precinct The Cecil Park precinct is planned as a destination hub with a range of recreational and tourism uses including a venue for major outdoor events. The Wylde MTB is located in the Cecil Hills Precinct, located in the wooded hills area alongside Elizabeth Drive. The area is typified by scenic slopes and valleys, areas of Woodlands and an expanded focus on water. Key objectives identified for the Precinct in the POM include:

− Create a major destination for recreation, sport, entertainment and tourism. F Middleton IFTEENTH A − Conserve and protect the natural landscape and ecological corridors as a VENUE Grange setting for regional activities.

− Expand recreation and visitor accommodation opportunities around the Austral Wylde MTB and Sydney International Shooting Centre (SISC).

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6 Southern ParklandsFigure Vision 02 - June 2017 Southern Parklands Vision Plan 2036

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Executive summary M12

SOUTHERN PARKLANDS Elizabeth Drive 6 CECIL PARK 10 LANDSCAPE FRAMEWORK PRECINCT 13 3 14 The Trust is currently preparing a landscape framework that further develops 1 11 CECIL HILLS the Vision 2036 document and will form the basis for the detailed planning and 8 Elements 6 staged development of the Southern Parklands. 2

16 The landscape framework is made up of KEMPS CREEK the following elements: NATURE RESERVE Framework of Land Uses 15 The Cecil Park precinct in the northern area of the Parklands is strongly focussed 6 M7 on sports and recreation, along with associated tourism opportunities. These uses are framed within a hilly and wooded landscape. 8 Opportunities for the Parklands in the Cecil Park Precinct include : 6 − A major unstructured recreation hub for picnic, BBQ, play, cycling and 12 walking.

− Dog 1.exercise Adventure areas. sports and 2. Western ridges 3. Upper Canal linear 4. Shale Hills unstructured structured recreation hub walking trail park recreation hub and dog park 8 7 − Cafe and food outlets. MIDDLETON GRANGE

− A major active recreation and sports hub including the Wylde MTB, SISC and 5 varied destination activities such as parkour, climbing and indoor sports. Fifteenth Avenue − Tourism including hotel, camping ares, and entertainment venues. − Retention and protection of areas of natural and cultural importance. 9

AUSTRAL 5. Community facilities 6. Bushland corridor 7. Urban farming and 8. Sport and structured 5 rural recreation 6

SOUTHERN PARKLANDS FRAMEWORK 7 2 4 5 7 8 LEGEND 4 10 8 WEST HOXTON 1 Adventure sports and 9 Business hub structured recreation Landscape Framework M12 2 Western Ridges Walk 10 Tourism Edmondson Avenue 6 Elizabeth Drive 6 10 9. Business Hub 10. Tourism 13 11. Cecil Park 12. The Big Ring walkway 3 unstructured recreation Upper Canal linear park 11 Cecil Park unstructured 7 3 hub recreation 14 1 11 CECIL HILLS 8 4 Shale Hills unstructured 12 The Big Ring walkway recreation hub and dog park Elements 6 2 13 The Lookout 8 16 5 The landscape framework is made up of KEMPS CREEK Community facilities the following elements: NATURE RESERVE 15 14 The Mirror Dam Slice 6 Bushland corridor cycleway 6 M7 9 8 8 7 Urban farming and 15 The Slice walkway LEPPINGTON rural lands 10 Bringelly Road 15. The6 Slice walkway 16. The Blue Seam 13. The Lookout 14. The Mirror Dam Slice 12 Landscape Framework Plan Cycleway walkway 8 Sport and structured 16 The Blue Seam walkway 3 0km 0.5 1 1.5 recreation 1.5 1. Adventure sports and 2. Western ridges 3. Upper Canal linear 4. Shale Hills unstructured structured recreation hub walking trail park recreation hub and dog park 6 SOUTHERN PARKLANDS 8 7 SOUTHERN PARKLANDS 7 LANDSCAPE FRAMEWORK FINAL REPORT MIDDLETON GRANGE LANDSCAPE FRAMEWORK FINAL REPORT Figure 02 5 Figure 03

Southern Parklands Vision Plan 2036 Fifteenth Avenue Southern Parklands Landscape Framework Plan / WSPT - Tyrell Studio

9 SOUTHERN PARKLANDS FRAMEWORK 2018

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SOUTHERN PARKLANDS The Beauty Spot, Southern Parklands. LANDSCAPE FRAMEWORK FINAL REPORT 4 5 WYLDE MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL AND FACILITIES

MTB Facilities The Mountain Bike Trail (MTB) site is located on Elizabeth Drive, with the entry from the Range Road which is shared with the Sydney International Shooting Centre (SISC). The MTB facilities includes various trail types, entry precinct and an adjacent open and flexible area for event use. Trail Types Wylde MTB Entry Precinct Shelters Wylde MTB Entry Precinct − Kids Loop - Small loop for beginners and inexperienced riders. − 3km Loop - Single trail. Also suitable beginners and inexperienced riders. − 6km Loop - Single trail for higher level of skill and fitness. − 12km Loop - Higher level of skill and fitness − Jump Run - Two separate take-off mounds and many steps, for practice before hitting the MTB Trail.

− Pump Track - Track mounds for practice before entering the MTB Trail MTB Activity and Entry Precinct − Training area with jump runs and pump track. − Orientation and socialising area and shelters. − Permanent car parking. − Toilets Aerial View of Wylde MTB Entry Precinct, Pump Track and Jump Runs Wylde MTB Trails

Wylde MTB Entry Precinct Wylde MTB EntryWylde Precinct MTB Trail

Pg 8 Southern Parklands M12 and Wylde MTB Review | For: Western Sydney Parklands | By: GroupGSA CECIL RD

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Pg 9 ENTRY PRECINCT, PUMP TRACK + JUMP RUNS

MTB Entry Precinct The entry precinct establishes the identity for the trail precinct. The entry precinct is a focus for the day to day use of the site. Key features of the concept plan include:

− Jump run start mounds defined as iconic landmarks in the site. − Structures provided for gathering, shade and shelter, and iconic landmarks in Image Caption Here the landscape.

− Central pedestrian spine links the entry area with the activity nodes of the jumps runs, pump tracks and to the trail start.

− Car park for 82 car spaces − Toilets located near car park. CAR PARK − Signage and mapping information. − Bike wash down area. − Public art totem. PICNIC − Site planned for possible expansion of facilities. SHELTERS

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Pg 10 Southern Parklands M12 and Wylde MTB Review | For: Western Sydney Parklands | By: GroupGSA PRECINCT ENTRY

EVENT USE ELIZABETH DRIVE

Event Types and Scales The MTB trail operates in various modes with different access and use requirements Large Event Mode:

RANGE ROAD − Up to 1500 riders partaking in races. HARDSTAND CAR PARKS − Attracts sponsors and spectators. PED TRAIL − Large proportion of the riders will camp at the site. Mid Size Event Mode: SITE ENTRY MTB TRAIL − Up to 500 riders partaking in races. LOOKOUT JUMP RUNS RACE START − Attracts sponsors and spectators. AND PUMP WAITING AREA TRACK − Large proportion of the riders will camp at the site. EVENT RACE START ENTRY / FINISH

SISC SCORING / Programming Events ENTRY OFFICIALS TENTS During mid to large race events the use of the site changes to accommodate SPONSORS RIDERS WAITING / TRANSITION the requirements of the volume of race participants, organisers, support staff, AND SETUP TENTS sponsors, and visitors. Race events of this type generally occur over the course of a weekend. The operation of the precinct during event mode is based on:

− The permanent hard stand car parking in the main precinct would be used for staff and organisers. EVENT / VISITOR CAR PARKING CAMPING − Secondary temporary ‘event’ entry established in adjacent lands. APPROX AREA: 400 SITES CAMPING AREA 160 CARS FOR APPROX EXTENSION: FOR 600 PEOPLE LARGER EVENT − Utilisation of the adjacent lands for race organisation, marshalling, camping. ACCESS ROAD − For weekend events, approx 80% of participants would camp overnight.

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Pg 11 2.0 REVIEW OF THE M12 PROPOSAL

This chapter summarises the proposed M12 alignment and impacts on the Parklands. Principles are developed for mitigation of the impacts and compensatory works identified.

Pg 12 Southern Parklands M12 and Wylde MTB Review | For: Western Sydney Parklands | By: GroupGSA CECIL RD

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KEMPS CREEK BOWLING CLUB CARPARK BIKE FACILITIES PICNIC SHELTERM12 AND ELIZABETH PROPOSED FUTURE M12 ELIZABETH DR DRIVE IMPACTS CORRIDOR UPGRADE RANGE RD TOILETS (DRAFT (INDICATIVE LAYOUT) LAYOUT) Overview of Impacts Design Height of the M12 Roadway − The final design height of the M12 roadway impacts the extent of cut either side of the roadway. M7

− At the crossing of Range Rd, the roadway is an elevated bridge, approx 8m above road level.

− Opportunities for crossing the M12 are influenced by height relationship BRANDOWN between M12 and Elizabeth Drive and Parklands levels. QUARIES Restricted Ability to Connect from Elizabeth Drive − The primary entry to the northern precinct of the Southern Parklands will be from Elizabeth Drive.

− Entry roads into the Parklands include Duff Road alignment and Range Road. WATER SUPPLY CANAL Realignment of Elizabeth Drive SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SHOOTING CENTRE − The future realignment would likely encroach towards the Parklands in some areas. Road Alignment Impacts on the MTB Trail − The proposed M12 alignment overlaps the Wylde MTB Trail, and will effectively remove the area of existing trail which runs along the northern LIVERPOOL OFFTAKE edge of the Southern Parklands. Refer following pages for more detailed RESERVOIR review.

− There is potential to reinstate MTB Trails in the Range Road proximity, between the M12 embankment and Elizabeth Drive, which would be reinstated following the M12 construction. Direct Impact on the Existing MTB Entry Precinct LEGEND − The planned M12 roadway alignment overlaps the current entry, parking, 3KM LOOP PUMP TRACK pump track / jump run areas, which effectively requires the removal of the 6KM LOOP POWER EASEMENT MTB entry precinct to construct the M12 Bridge. 12KM LOOP WSP BOUNDARY JUMP RUN TRACK Construction WSP BOUNDARY KIDS LOOP PROPOSED MOTORWAY − The impacts on construction, and the requirements for storage, management WSP SOUTHERN PARKLANDS CECIL PARK EXISTINGand SITE safety curtilages willL-SK-2005 impact the operation of the MTB facility in the 180012 1:4000@A1 ISSUE: A /2018 construction period. 10M 50M 100M

Figure 07 Overlay of M12 on to Northern Precinct

Pg 13 DESIGN PRINCIPLES; PARKLAND AND ENTRY

Protect Park Edges Park Entry Experience Legible Park Entries Permeability Within the Minimise Visual Impact Of − Align the Motorway as close to Elizabeth − The entry experience to the Parklands to be − The main entry for the Northern Precinct of Parklands Motorway Drive as possible to maximise the usable a quality outcome enhancing the sense of the Southern Parklands will be accessed off − Ensure underpasses or bridges are − Ensure well planted landscape treatments land within the Parklands and minimise arrival. Elizabeth Drive. provided over and under the M12 to ensure to the edges of the Motorway. superfluous land within the Parklands. Provide quality culverts or bridge permeability for park users and to facilitate − − Ensure the entry to the Parklands has a − Create sufficient landscape buffer and the movement of fauna. underpasses connecting to the Parklands. generous clear and legible connection. transition between the Motorway and the − Entries to cater for future planned venues − Provide a minimum of two main Parkland park uses, using endemic Cumberland and destinations within the Parklands. entry points, with signalised intersections Plain plant species. to facilitate safe egress into and out of the − Retain as many existing mature trees as Parklands. possible within the Parklands. − Main entries to cater for vehicle, cycle and pedestrian connections separated by landscape buffers.

− Secondary entrance to Parklands either off Range Road or Mamre Road.

− SISC to be connected with a direct and legible park entry.

Pg 14 Southern Parklands M12 and Wylde MTB Review | For: Western Sydney Parklands | By: GroupGSA DESIGN PRINCIPLES; MTB TRAIL

MTB Trail Experiences MTB Facilities and Trail MTB Contiguous Trail Areas MTB Entry Precinct. MTB Flexibility for Event Use − Ensure sufficient area within the dedicated Quality − Ensure the areas allocated for the MTB − Ensure the new Wylde entry precinct is a − Area required for event use , with flat open trail areas for the trails to be contained Trails are contiguous and are not interrupted − Ensure the new Wylde is a high quality high quality recreation experience equal to grassed areas suitable to camping, stalls within the woodland and undulating recreation experience equal to and better by road crossings or other park trails. and better than the current Wylde, and gathering areas. landscape than the current Wylde, with design − Provide bridges or underpasses if needed to − Entry Precinct to include areas for − Event use area to be connected to entry − Provide sufficient buffers to other land / park inclusions to meet above expectations for achieve contiguous travel for MTB trail users carparking, public toilets, shaded seating precinct uses or Motorway. mountain biking riding experiences available that enhance the existing natural setting and areas. − Ensure access for future event use to in 2018 park experience. − Connection to trail head. allow traffic flow for community events with visitation numbers ranging in scale from − Connection to the event use area 5,000 to 20,000.

Pg 15 AREAS OF IMPACT

PROPOSED FUTURE M12 ELIZABETH DR Impact of the M12 on Northern Edge of CORRIDOR UPGRADE Parklands (DRAFT (INDICATIVE LAYOUT) LAYOUT) The alignment of the M12 Motorway is concentrated along the northern edge of the Parklands. The benefit to the Parklands is a consolidated impact. The loss of usable park lands includes the M12 Motorway itself, as well as the embankments either side of the roadway, which will form the corridor for the M12.

Elizabeth Drive Realignment Image Caption Here It is planned that Elizabeth Drive will be realigned to provide a more even and consistent road geometry. The likely impact of this will be that Elizabeth Drive will be closer the Parklands - and the M12 - in some areas. An estimated road geometry for Elizabeth Drive is been shown on Figure 08. Impacted Areas of the Existing MTB Trail The direct impact on the loss of usable areas for the MTB trails is shown on Figure 08. The areas of impact include:

− Areas of the MTB Loop trails. − Entry precinct, including car parking, toilets, signage, pump tracks and shelters. Schedule of Works to be Reinstated To avoid prolonged impacts to the operation of Wylde MTB, it is planned to relocate the entry precinct and tracks to a new location prior to the commencement of the construction of the M12 Motorway. Reinstatement works to include: + Car park - Fencing, lockable gates, gabion wall entries, car parking with one-way circulation. Capacity 82 including; 75 light vehicle, 3 disabled, 4 long spaces + Two shelters, viewing areas, landscaping and corten walling + Public art element. + Furniture including bike racks, bench seating, bins, 3x Bubblers, bollards + Bike wash down facility. + Toilets and associated brown water septic/irrigation system + Signage / wayfiind signage. + Revegetation and planting areas. + Kids Loop Trail- Small loop for beginners and inexperienced riders. + 3km Loop - Single trail. Also suitable beginners and inexperienced riders. + 6km Loop - Single trail for higher level of skill and fitness. + 12km Loop - Higher level of skill and fitness Figure 08 + Jump Run - Two separate take-off mounds and many steps, for practice Areas Impacted by M12 + Pump Track - Track mounds for practice before entering the MTB Trail.

Pg 16 Southern Parklands M12 and Wylde MTB Review | For: Western Sydney Parklands | By: GroupGSA LANDSCAPE FRAMEWORK PROPOSED FUTURE M12 ELIZABETH DR INTEGRATION CORRIDOR UPGRADE (DRAFT (INDICATIVE LAYOUT) LAYOUT) The Southern Parklands Landscape Framework proposes the following uses in this area of the Parklands; 2 − Structured Recreation and Sports, 3 − Tourism, and 13 − Unstructured Recreation. The Wylde MTB is an anchor use in the structured sports hub of the Parklands. 12 The co-location of the MTB Entry precinct with the SISC and other new uses will further enhance the northern area of the Parklands as a major sports and recreation destination. 6 2 Opportunities for tourism, entertainment and accommodation will also be 1 focussed in the northern area of the Southern Parklands. Implications for Wylde MTB Within the Landscape Framework, Wylde MTB provides a strong destination anchor which is co-located with other active recreation uses. The following principles underpin the planning for the rebuilding of Wylde and are shown on 9 Figure 09. 7 5 8 − Maintain existing MTB Trails where possible. 4 EXISTING PEDESTRIAN − Construct new trails connecting to the existing trails, focused on the sloping BRIDGE OVER THE M7 and wooded hills on the northern edge of the park.

− Locate the Wylde Entry precinct in proximity to the SISC and future 11 Unstructured Recreation Hub, with the primary entry off Range Road. 10 − Plan for parking and other visitor amenities to benefit other nearby destinations.

− Plan for event uses to utilise the tourism and accommodation opportunities. − Integrate the MTB trails Duff Road entry design to achieve separation between MTB and vehicles.

− Utilise new road layout to connect to the relocated Wylde entry precinct.

1. EXISTING MTB TRAILS 7. SPORT AND STRUCTURED RECREATION HUB 2. AREA OF REMOVED TRAILS 8. UNSTRUCTURED RECREATION HUB 3. NEW MTB TRAIL AREA 9. PARKLANDS ROAD 4. NEW WYLDE MTB ENTRY PRECINCT 10. CIRCULATION PATHWAYS 5. POTENTIAL BMX FACILITY 11. CYCLE ROUTE 6. POTENTIAL MTB TRACKS 12. MTB TRAIL CULVERT OR LAND BRIDGE CROSSING 13. POTENTIAL TOURISM / HOTEL SITE Figure 09 Northern Parkland Framework

Pg 17 DUFF ROAD PARKLANDS ENTRY ROADS ENTRY GATEWAY

Duff Road Entry Connection to Elizabeth Drive and Bridge Over the M12 The proposed Duff Road entry off Elizabeth Drive will be a major entry point for visitors to the Parklands . The Duff Road entry is via a bridge over the M12, with a new signalised intersection at Elizabeth Drive. As a major park entry, the built outcome of the road entry, embankment and bridge needs to reflect the Parklands design character and quality. The bridge form, alignment and road geometry is to be developed with the WSPT to ensure an integrated and cohesive outcome will be achieved. The performance criteria of the bridge is to cater for two traffic lanes in each direction, entering and leaving the Parklands. The intersection with Elizabeth REFER INSET Drive is it cater for a signalised intersection with two lanes each direction, to PLAN accommodate visitation during events and peak periods. The Duff Road entry will also need to cater for shared pedestrian and cycle BRIDGE AND entry to the Parklands. CULVERT CROSSINGS Duff Road Entry Within the Parklands OF THE MTB Precedent of cycle trail within culvert tunnel beneath roadway. Within the Parklands, the new Duff Road entry is located within undulating and TRAIL TO Otago Rail Trail NZ. SEPARATE sloping landform. To accommodate the road within the Parklands will require FROM THE earthworks, and bridging treatments. ROAD The Duff Road entry connects to the Parklands in the location of the proposed Figure 10 MTB trails. Due to operational requirements, the MTB tracks cannot cross the Duff Road Entry Parklands Connection entry road. The MTB trail will need to be separated from the road with bridges or underpasses. SIGNALISED FUTURE PARKLANDS Principles INTERSECTION ELIZABETH DR GATEWAY (INDICATIVE UPGRADE AND − Provides major connection to the future Parklands Hub. LAYOUT) (INDICATIVE LANDSCAPE LAYOUT) TREATMENTS − Provide safe ‘all movement access’ signalised intersection at Elizabeth Drive.

DUFF RD REALIGNMENT − Bridge over the M12 provides elevated views over the Parklands − Bridge over the M12 to be a high quality design outcome and reflects design language of the Parklands.

− Bridge over the M12 to support future access capacity requirements to the Parklands. ELIZABETH DRIVE INDICATIVE LAYOUT

PARK ENTRY ROAD − Parklands gateway treatment along the Elizabeth Drive roadway, integrated PARK ENTRY ROAD M12 DRAFT LAYOUT with bridge abutment and embankment treatment.

− Include pedestrian / shared cycleway across bridge. Opportunity to identify the Parklands through the bridge design when − PROPOSED PROPOSED traveling along the M12. M12 BRIDGE CORRIDOR OVER M12 Precedent of cycle trail bridge. − The road within the Parklands will connect through hillside, creating a (DRAFT River Torrens, SA. memorable ‘landscape’ experience. LAYOUT) Figure 11 − Separation is required between the MTB trails and road. Preliminary Intersection Design (RMS) Duff Road Entry

Pg 18 Southern Parklands M12 and Wylde MTB Review | For: Western Sydney Parklands | By: GroupGSA ENTRY ROADS PROPOSED FUTURE M12 ELIZABETH DR CORRIDOR UPGRADE (DRAFT (INDICATIVE Range Road Entry LAYOUT) LAYOUT) Connection to Elizabeth Drive and Under the M12 The reconfigured Range Road off Elizabeth Drive will be another key entry point for visitors to the Parklands. The Range Road entry is under the elevated M12. The M12 bridge is approx 8m higher than Range Road at the crossing point. RANGE ROAD PARKLANDS ENTRY GATEWAY The intersection with Elizabeth Drive is to be a signalised intersection to include all traffic movements, to allow connectivity and safe egress to and from the Parklands. As a key park entry, the experience of the bridge underpass needs to reflect the Parklands character and quality. The bridge underpass needs to establish a quality public domain outcome for visitors entering the Parklands in vehicles as well for pedestrian / cycle amenity. Principles − Provide safe ‘all movement access’ signalised intersection at Range Road and Elizabeth Drive.

− Provides a clear gateway to the future Parklands Hub. Precedent of public domain treatment under bridge abutment Meadowbank , NSW − Connects well to the SISC, Wylde MTB Trail and future Parklands Hub. − Underpass under the M12 bridge provides a quality entry experience. − Provides provison for the cycleway shared path through the Parklands. − Cycleway connects to the M12.

BRIDGE UNDERPASS ENTRY TO THE PARKLANDS PARKLANDS ROAD

Precedent of cycle path connection under bridge Vic.

Figure 12 Range Road Entry Parklands Connection

Pg 19 Southern Parklands LANDSCAPE FRAMEWORK FINAL REPORT

PROPOSED POTENTIAL CYCLEWAY M12 CORRIDOR DUFF ROAD ELIZABETH DRIVE (DRAFT 3 LINKS LAYOUT)

There are a network of recreation paths planned in the Southern Parklands which cater for cycle and pedestrian use. The paths create circulation within the Parklands connecting to different uses and destinations. 5 Outside the Parklands a regional Shared Path currently runs alongside the M7. This Shared Path provides connection to other precincts of the Western

RANGE ROAD M12 DRAFT LAYOUT Sydney Parklands, surrounding residential areas and other local parks. The 4 paths are currently connected to the Southern Parklands with three bridges over the M7. M7 MOTORWAY Shared Path Link Within the Southern Parklands 1 6 RMS requested that the Trust review the potential opportunity to accommodate a shared path linking the M12 to the M7 through the Parklands. 5 The options provided by RMS did not align with the future master planning for 1 the precinct, and was therefore determined to not be a suitable option. The Trust has developed a potential suitable alignment for consideration. The proposed main link through the Southern Parklands would accommodate the regional shared path function. This shared path connects the M7 to the proposed M12 shared path. 2 This path would accommodate faster speed cyclists passing through the 2 Parklands. The shared path would be lit to the standard of the M7 shared path 3 to allow function for recreation and commuter users. The alignment for the shared path connects along the proposed Mirror Dam Path to the central area of the Parklands, past the proposed new Wylde MTB Entry Precinct to the Range Road entry and would create a memorable 5 experience. If the RMS does not wish to pursue this alignment then it is recommended that the cycle link be provided next to the M12 within the proposed road corridor.

1. POTENTIAL SOUTHERN PARKLANDS CYCLEWAY - MAIN LINK BETWEEN M7 AND M12 2. FUTURE SOUTHERN PARKLANDS CYCLEWAYS 3. EXISTING M7 SHARED PATH 4. PROPOSED M12 SHARED PATH 5. EXISTING PEDESTRIAN / CYCLE BRIDGES OVER THE M7 6. FUTURE WYLDE MTB ENTRY PRECINCT

Figure 13 Northern Parklands Cycleway Connections

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PREPARED FOR WESTERN SYDNEY PARKLANDS TRUST OCTOBER 2018 Access and circulation

FUTURE VISITATION TO THE Overall Circulation Duff Road LANDUSE PLAN M12

SOUTHERN PARKLANDS Elizabeth Drive

Projected Visitation

CECIL Long term it is anticipated that the Southern Parklands (1,500ha) will receive HILLS more than 20million visits per annum. The visitation in the early years of the Range Road Southern Parklands will be less than this figure, but will grow over time as the KEMPS facilities within the Parklands are developed. CREEK Vidal Avenue NATURE RESERVE It is anticipated that the Cecil Park Precinct (600ha) adjacent to the proposed ELIZABETH M12, will receive over 10million visits per annum. HILLS

M7 The following figures provide a comparison to other Parklands with mixed uses and regional amenity ; Bungaribee Precinct in WSP: 216 ha McIver Avenue Phase 1 2020 : Projected Visitation 1.6 million visits pa MIDDLETON Phase 2 2025: Projected Visitation 4.5 million visits pa GRANGE

Edmondson Avenue Centennial Parklands: 360 ha Fifteenth Avenue (Centennial, Moore and Queens Park) Fifteenth Avenue UNSTRUCTURED RECREATION: 275 HA AUSTRAL ACTIVE2017 Visitation RECREATION AND SPORTS: 116 31HA million visits pa Twelfth Avenue LANDUSE PLAN Mannow Avenue NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION: 732 HA URBANRequirements FARMING for theAND Southern RURAL: Parklands 71 HA Given the projected visitation of the Southern Parklands Precinct, it is imperative COMMUNITY FACILITIES: 28 HA WEST that effective entries are provided, connecting to the surrounding road network, HOXTON TOURISM: 124 HA KEY and providing safe and efficient egress. Cowpasture Road BUSINESS HUBS: 27 HA GTA Consultants have provided input into the proposed Parkland road LOCAL ROADS LONG TERM INFRASTRUCTURE: 86 HA network and the required entries into the Parkland. The northern area of the INTERNAL PARK ROADS Sixth Avenue Parklands (Cecil Park Precinct) has less opportunities to create connections to CAR PARKING Stuart Road WALKING AND CYCLE PATHS the surrounding roads due to areas bushland, the M7 and the M12 corridors. LOCAL PARK ENTRY

Therefore it is important to achieve signalised intersections at the intersections MAJOR PARK ENTRY nominated at Duff Road and Range Road. Plan showing overall circulation system LEPPINGTON Bringelly Road

0km 1 2 SOUTHERN PARKLANDS 11 UNSTRUCTURED RECREATION:07. AUGUST 275. 2018 HA SOUTHERN PARKLANDS ACTIVE RECREATION AND SPORTS: 116 HA LANDSCAPE FRAMEWORK FINAL REPORT Vehicular Park Entries NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION: 732 HA URBAN FARMING AND RURAL: 71 HA Car Parking COMMUNITY FACILITIES: 28 HA TOURISM: 124 HA Parkland Roads BUSINESS HUBS: 27 HA LONG TERM INFRASTRUCTURE: 86 HA

SOUTHERNFigure PARKLANDS 14 Figure 15 11 07. AUGUST. 2018 Draft Southern Parklands, Land Uses Plan by Tyrell Studio Draft Southern Parklands, Road Network and Park Entries

Pg 21 IMPLEMENTATION

The implementation of the rebuilding of the Wylde MTB Trail and Entry Precinct will be impacted by the works outlined below, which need to be considered in the project planning of both Wylde MTB rebuilding and the M12 construction. In general, Wylde MTB Trails and Entry Prectinct rebuilding will be undertaken prior to the building assocated with the M12 works.

Range Road Entry There will be a period of building associated with the Bridge over Range Rd for the M12. The timeframe for road closure or road restrictions on Range Road is to be confirmed. There are likely to be temporary access roads to the Wylde Precinct required during some of the Range Road Entry Road construction to maintain access to the entry.

M12 Construction Impacts and Timing There will be an impact along the edge of the Parklands during the construction period of the M12. This will need to be managed to ensure that amenity and operation of the Parklands in maintained.

Duff Road Bridge and Entry The Duff Road Bridge will be required for utility providers to access areas in the Parklands. The timeframe for closure or access restrictions until the bridge is built is to be confirmed. The Duff Road bridge will need to be designed to accommodate the planned Elizabeth Drive intersection requirements as well as future road connections through the Parklands.

Pg 22 Southern Parklands M12 and Wylde MTB Review | For: Western Sydney Parklands | By: GroupGSA www.groupgsa.com ARN 3990

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