Hornsby Junction Remodelling and Commuter Car Park Project
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Hornsby Junction Remodelling and Commuter Car Park Project Determination Report Transport for NSW Date 15 April 2016 Status Final Author TfNSW Ref. no 4905819 Hornsby Junction Remodelling and Commuter Car Park Project Determination Report 1 Introduction 1.1 Background Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is responsible for improving the customer experience of transport services, transport policy and regulation, planning and program administration, procuring transport services, and infrastructure and freight. TfNSW is the proponent for the Hornsby Junction Remodelling and Commuter Car Park project (the Proposed Activity), which forms part of both the Futureways and Transport Access Programs. 1.2 Hornsby Junction Remodelling and Commuter Car Park Project Review of Environmental Factors TfNSW, as the proponent for the Proposed Activity, undertook the preparation of an REF, which details the scope of works and environmental impacts associated with the proposal (Appendix 1). The REF was prepared in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (the EP&A Act) and clause 228 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000. 1.3 Purpose of this Determination Report Prior to proceeding with the Proposed Activity, the Secretary of TfNSW (or the delegate) must make a determination in accordance with the EP&A Act. The objectives of this Determination Report are to: • Assess the environmental impacts with respect to the Proposed Activity, which are detailed in the environmental impact assessment. • Identify mitigation measures to minimise potential environmental impacts. • Determine whether potential environmental impacts are likely to be significant. • Address whether the provisions of the Commonwealth Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) applies to the Proposed Activity. 2 Consultation Consultation about the REF was carried out between 27 January and 10 February 2016 (inclusive) with three public information sessions. These sessions were undertaken during the following times: • Saturday 30 January 10am to 12pm • Tuesday 2 February 4pm to 7pm • Thursday 4 February 4pm to 7pm. 2 Hornsby Junction Remodelling and Commuter Car Park Project Determination Report The public display was preceded by a media release conducted on 27 January at Hornsby Station, newspaper advertisements, notification letters to key stakeholders and the distribution of a community newsletter. A total of 92 submissions were received regarding this proposal. Responses to the issues raised in these submissions are provided in the Hornsby Junction Remodelling and Commuter Car Park Submission Report. The final REF, Submissions Report and Determination Report for the Hornsby Junction Remodelling and Commuter Car Park project are publicly available on the Transport for NSW website. 3 Consideration of Environmental Impacts The REF, Submissions Report and Determination Report have been examined and considered, as follows: Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 The REF addresses the requirements of section 111 of the EP&A Act. In considering the Proposed Activity, all matters affecting or likely to affect the environment are addressed in the REF and the Determination Report and associated documentation in accordance with the checklist of matters contained in clause 228 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000. The likely significance of the environmental impacts of the Proposed Activity have been assessed in accordance with the Department of Planning and Environment’s best practice guideline ‘Is an EIS Required?’ and is not likely to significantly affect the environment (including critical habitat) or threatened species, populations of ecological communities, or their habitats. An EIS is therefore not required. Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 As part of the consideration of the Proposed Activity, all matters of national environmental significance and any impacts on Commonwealth land for the purposes of the EPBC Act have been assessed. A summary of this is provided in the REF. It is considered that the Proposed Activity described in the REF is not likely to have a significant impact on any Commonwealth land and is not likely to have a significant impact on any NES matters. Other legislation The REF and Determination Report have been prepared with regard to all relevant Commonwealth and NSW legislation. 4 Conditions of Approval If approved, the Proposed Activity will be allowed to proceed subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval included in Appendix 3 of the Determination Report. 3 Hornsby Junction Remodelling and Commuter Car Park Project Determination Report 5 Conclusion Having regard to the assessments in the REF it is concluded that the Proposed Activity is not likely to significantly affect the environment (including critical habitat) or threatened species, populations of ecological communities, or their habitats. Additionally, the proposed conditions of approval within this Determination Report would further strengthen the mitigation and management of key impacts of the Proposed Activity. It is also considered that the Proposed Activity does not trigger the approval regime under Part 3 of the EPBC Act. In considering the environmental impacts, proposed mitigation and broader project benefits it is recommended that the Proposed Activity be approved. The approval should be subject to the mitigation measures within the Environmental Impact Assessment (REF), Submissions Report and the Conditions of Approval contained in Appendix 3 of this Determination Report. 4 Appendix 1 Hornsby Junction Remodelling and Commuter Car Park Review of Environmental Factors Hornsby Junction Remodelling and Commuter Car Park Projects Review of Environmental Factors Photomontage of the proposed commuter car park, subject to detailed design January 2016 Hornsby Junction Remodelling and Commuter Car Park Review of Environmental Factors Document History Version Date of drafting Author Reviewer 1 12 November 2015 Adam Moore and Nicole Cook Philippa Owen and Lana Assaf 2 4 December 2015 Adam Moore and Kirsty Flynn Philippa Owen and Lana Assaf Final 18 December 2015 Adam Moore Philippa Owen and Lana Assaf Final 19 January 2016 Adam Moore Philippa Owen and Lana Assaf Hornsby Junction Remodelling and Commuter Car Park Review of Environmental Factors Contents Executive summary ............................................................................................................. ix Description of the Proposal ........................................................................................... ix Need for the Proposal .................................................................................................. xii Statutory considerations ..............................................................................................xiii Community and stakeholder consultation ....................................................................xiii Environmental impact assessment .............................................................................. xv Conclusion ................................................................................................................... xv 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1 1.1. Overview of the Proposal ...................................................................................... 1 1.1.1. Need for additional rail network capacity................................................ 1 1.1.2. Need for additional commuter car parking ............................................. 1 1.1.3. Key features of the Proposal .................................................................. 2 1.2. Location of the Proposal ....................................................................................... 2 1.2.1. Hornsby Junction Remodelling site context ........................................... 5 1.2.2. Commuter car park site context ............................................................. 5 1.2.3. Surrounding land uses and context ........................................................ 6 1.3. Purpose of this Review of Environmental Factors ................................................. 7 2. Need for the Proposal ................................................................................................. 8 2.1. Strategic justification ............................................................................................. 8 2.1.1. Increasing Sydney’s rail network capacity .............................................. 8 2.1.2. Increasing the accessibility of public transport ....................................... 9 2.2. Design development ........................................................................................... 11 2.2.1. Hornsby Junction Remodelling .............................................................11 2.2.2. Commuter car park ...............................................................................11 2.3. Design criteria ..................................................................................................... 12 2.3.1. Hornsby Junction Remodelling .............................................................12 2.3.2. Commuter car park ...............................................................................12 2.4. Options assessment............................................................................................ 12 2.4.1. Hornsby Junction