December 2018 Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link Stage 1 Sutherland to Kirrawee Planning approval Artist’s impression of Eton Street, Sutherland Planning approval has been received for the first stage of the Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link. Construction of Stage 1 between Sutherland and Kirrawee will start in early 2019. The Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link (SCATL) is a pedestrian and bicycle path between Planning approval for Stage 1 follows Sutherland and Cronulla to help make walking and community consultation and consideration bike riding a more convenient, safer and enjoyable of submissions received. Transport for transport option. NSW would like to thank the community for taking the time to visit our community When linked to the existing Alfords Point to drop‑in sessions and providing feedback. Sutherland shared path it will provide a regional continuous off road path in excess of 22 kilometres A Determination Report has been and allow connections to Bankstown and on prepared responding to submissions. to Parramatta.DRAFTVisit transport.nsw.gov.au/projects to view the Determination Report and planning Stage 1 Sutherland to Kirrawee will connect key approval conditions. destinations such as transport interchanges, schools, residential areas and business precincts. For more information call 1800 684 490, Email [email protected] or visit transport.nsw.gov.au/projects Stage 1 Sutherland to Kirrawee approved route THE GRAND PDE Indicative only Sutherland Station for consultation ACACIA RD OAK RD ETON ST PRINCES HWY McCUBBENS LN BELMONT ST FLORA ST MERTON ST Sutherland Public PRESIDENT AVE School St Patricks College PRINCES HWY OAK RD GLENCOE ST Kirrawee PL AUBURN ST A Fauna Place ETON ST PRESIDENT AVE Kirrawee Station N Childcare U Minerva A Centre PRESIDENT AVE F School Glencoe Street Reserve and Pollard Playground Park MERTON ST Approved route (shared and separated Pedestrian and cyclist refuge Approximately 14 free timed parking spaces pedestrian and bicycle path) Relocation of kiss and ride parking 10km/h shared zone will be in place Pedestrian priority crossing from Eton Street to Flora Street Pedestrian traffic signals upgraded to include Cyclist priority crossing Reduced time parking that will be bicycle traffic signals Indicative only for partially offset on President Avenue Train line consultation Key Features of Stage 1 Sutherland to Kirrawee • Construction of a pedestrian and bicycle path that • A separated pedestrian and bike path on provides connections to key destinations including: Eton Street − Sutherland and Kirrawee Stations • Pedestrian and bike paths on President Avenue − Businesses on Eton Street, Old Princes Highway (between Eton Street and Oak Road) and Oak Road • New pedestrian and cycle crossings at Merton and − Sutherland Public School, St Patricks College, Auburn Streets, Acacia Road and Fauna Place Minerva School and Kirrawee Fauna Place • Utility relocation and installation including lighting Childcare Centre − Residential areas • Public domain work including pram ramps, DRAFTpedestrian and cyclist refuges, signage − Pollard Park and Glencoe Street Reserve. and landscaping. • A 10km/h shared zone at McCubbens Lane To keep five of the mature trees on Eton Street, the new bike path will be located on the eastern side of the roadway resulting in the removal of approximately 24 car parking spaces. Parking spaces on President Avenue (near Merton Street) will be converted to angle parking, providing 14 new parking spaces, a short distance to nearby schools and shops. The ‘kiss and ride’ parking on Eton Street will be moved to Flora Street (adjacent to Sutherland Public School). Transport for NSW will continue to look at parking along the route in consultation with Sutherland Shire Council during detailed design. Community drop‑in session at Shire Farmers Market Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link will link a number of important destinations, including transport interchanges, residential areas, schools and shops. What we heard Reducing impacts on trees The community was invited to provide feedback on Stage 1 Sutherland to Kirrawee between 15 October Minimising the impact to trees along the and 4 November, 2018 through drop‑in sessions, active transport link was a key theme during directly to the team and through our interactive community consultation. The team has been website. In total 110 submissions were received with a working to progress the design and reduce the large number in favour of the proposal. number of trees impacted by the project. Key themes included: The number of trees to be removed has been reduced from 60 to approximately 22, with a • Benefit of reduced traffic further 19 to be assessed during construction • Safer for pedestrians and cyclists by an independent arborist. Native trees • Connectivity to key destinations and shrubs will be planted along the active transport link to offset trees removed during • Minimise construction and noise impacts construction. • Reduce the number of trees removed A Vegetation Offset plan will be prepared in • Minimise parking impacts. consultation with Sutherland Shire Council to offset all trees directly impacted by the Submissions also asked for continued work on proposed route. future stages of the SCATL. We will continue to work with Sutherland Shire Council, Roads and Maritime Services and Sydney Trains to progress the planning of Kirrawee to Cronulla. For more information about the submissions received view the Determination Report at transport.nsw.gov.au/projects Proposed Alignment N On road The Boulevarde Off road (out of rail corridor) Endeavour Sports Off road (within rail corridor) SUTHERLAND High School Princes Hwy Kirrawee Woollooware Bay Public School Kingsway KIRRAWEE GYMEA Sylvania Rd South Park St East Pde Acacia Rd Avery Ave MIRANDA Karimbla Rd Sutherland Aldgate St President Ave Houston St Hospital Kingsway Captain Cook Dve Woollooware High School Cronulla President Ave CARINGBAH Golf Course Banksia Rd Kiora Rd Princes Hwy Gymea Bay Rd Kingsway Caringbah Rd Denman Ave Approved Stage 1 SCATL and study area between Kirrawee and Cronulla Gymea Bay Phillip St Elouera Rd Public School WOOLLOOWARE Burke Rd Cronulla Kingsway Beach Gymea Bay Gannons Rd Burraneer Bay Rd SYDNEY Yowie Croydon St The Boulevarde Bay Endeavour Sports Woolooware Bay CRONULLA Sutherland High School Princes Hwy SUTHERLAND CRONULLA McCubbens Ln Eton St Kirrawee Glencoe St Public School President Ave Kingsway Kirrawee Gymea Sylvania Rd South Acacia Rd Avery Ave Miranda East Pde Karimbla Rd Aldgate St Sutherland President Ave Houston St Hospital Kingsway Captain Cook Dve Woolooware Oak Rd High School Cronulla President Ave Caringbah Golf Course Banksia Rd Kiora Rd Loftus Princes Hwy Gymea Bay Rd Kingsway Caringbah Rd Denman Ave Gymea Bay Phillip St Elouera Rd Public School Woolooware Cronulla Kingsway Beach Gymea Bay Gannons Rd Burraneer Bay Rd Croydon St Yowie Bay Cronulla StageSta 1 Sutherland to Kirrawee N 0 .5 1 StStudyu area Kirrawee to Cronulla Indicative only for consultation. Scale: Kilometres How SCATL will be delivered Key Benefits Due to the complexities of building infrastructure in and around the rail corridor, the SCATL will be Currently, around 50 per cent of trips of delivered in stages: less than two kilometres in the area are made by car. • Stage 1 Sutherland to Kirrawee will connect key destinations such as transport interchanges, The SCATL will allow pedestrians and bicycle schools, residential areas and business precincts riders of all ages, capabilities and experience to walk and cycle more safely and quickly to • Future stage Kirrawee to Cronulla will make work, school, shops or the station. greater use of the rail corridor while connecting key destinations like transport interchanges, Providing a practical alternative to the car for Sutherland Hospital, recreation areas and short trips will reduce local traffic congestion shopping precincts. We will keep the community and also have significant environmental and informed about future stages including health benefits. The SCATL will encourage opportunities to have your say. people to walk and cycle in the area for fun or exercise. Next steps More information Construction of SCATL Stage 1 Sutherland to We will continue to keep the community Kirrawee is scheduled to commence in early 2019 informed during construction through regular and take approximately a year to complete. notifications and updates to the project website at . We will also continue to progress the planning transport.nsw.gov.au/projects If you would like to speak to the project of the Kirrawee to Cronulla section, and keep team you can call or email the community informed about opportunities to 1800 684 490 have your say. [email protected] This document contains important information about public transport projects in your area. If you require the services of an interpreter, please contact the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask them to call Transport for NSW on (02) 9200 0200. The interpreter will then assist you with translation. For more information call 1800 684 490, Email [email protected] or visit transport.nsw.gov.au/projects.