Fairfield Transport Interchange Upgrade - Transport for NSW

Fairfield Transport Interchange Upgrade
Determination Report
1 Introduction
1.1 Background
Transport for NSW is the NSW Government’s lead public transport agency that ensures
planning and policy is fully integrated across all modes of transport in NSW. It manages a multibillion
dollar budget allocation for rail, bus, ferry and taxi services and related infrastructure in
NSW.
Transport for NSW 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.
On 23 April 2012, the Minister for Transport announced the new Transport Access Program
(TAP). The program is designed to provide a better experience for public transport customers
across the State by ensuring infrastructure improvements are delivered in a co-ordinated and
integrated way.
The key objectives of the Transport Access Program are to provide:
• modern interchanges that support an integrated network and allow seamless transfers
between all modes for all customers
• modern buildings and facilities for all modes that meet the needs of a growing population
• safety improvements including extra lighting, help points, fences and security measures
for car parks and interchanges, including stations, bus stops and wharves
• stations that are accessible to the disabled, ageing and parents with prams
• signage improvements so customers can more easily use public transport and transfer
between modes at interchanges, and
• other improvements and maintenance such as painting, new fencing and roof
replacements.
As part of the NSW Government’s Transport Access Program, Transport for NSW proposes to
upgrade the Fairfield Transport Interchange to:
• ensure sufficient capacity for the interchange to carry the current demand, as well as the
ability to cope with the demand for future additional services in the region
• ensure that the interchange operates efficiently for rail, bus and taxi operators and
commuters
• improve circulation throughout the interchange
• acknowledge the important heritage values of the transport precinct as well as enhance
the interpretation and understanding of its former use as the Fairfield goods yard, and
• better integrate the transport interchange with the role and function of the Fairfield Town
Centre.
1.2 The Fairfield Transport Interchange Review of Environmental Factors
Transport for NSW, as the proponent for the Fairfield Transport Interchange Upgrade,
undertook a Review of Environmental Factors (REF), which details the scope of works and
environmental impacts associated with the Proposed Activity (Appendix 1). The REF was
prepared by Transport for NSW in accordance with Clause 228 of the Environmental Planning
and Assessment Regulation 2000. The REF was placed on public display from 23 April to 14
May 2012 with 33 submissions received by Transport for NSW. The issues raised in these
submissions are addressed in Section 3.2.
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