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Fairfield Transport Interchange Upgrade Determination Report 2 Description of the Proposed Activity in REF An overview of the Proposed Activity, which is the subject of the Fairfield Transport Interchange Upgrade REF, is provided in the Executive Summary with full details set out in Chapter 3 of the REF Volume 1. In summary, the Proposed Activity for the transport interchange on the north side of the rail line includes: • demolition (including progressive demolition, removal and replacement of the existing bus and taxi shelters, medians, kerbs, gutters and paving) • the removal of the existing commuter car park (21 car parking spaces) near the roundabout of The Crescent and Court Road and relocation of the existing entrance to the interchange, to enable a more efficient layout for bus and taxi pick-up and set-down, lay by and turning circles • bus interchange area with capacity for seven (7) pick-up / set-down points • additional capacity for two (2) bus stands on the westbound side of The Crescent • one (1) bus stand on the eastbound side of The Crescent • space for five (5) simultaneous bus layovers in the interchange • space for four (4) additional buses to marshal at the start of a route, to be located on the eastern side of Court Road • space for thirteen (13) taxis on the eastbound side of The Crescent • space for four (4) kiss and ride spaces on the westbound side of The Crescent • mail zone for Australia Post Vehicles on westbound side of The Crescent • a forecourt at the entrance to the Station • a new set of traffic signals at Smart Street / The Crescent intersection designed to RMS’s requirements • a raised zebra pedestrian crossing 30 metres west of the existing signalised mid-block pedestrian crossing designed to RMS’s requirements • a bus driver amenities building • upgrade and extension of lighting to the station forecourt and bus interchange area to improve safety and security • extension of CCTV surveillance to the bus interchange to maintain security within the interchange and rail corridor • new landscaping including vegetation and paving, improved footpath finishes and increased width of footpaths throughout the interchange, promoting pedestrian safety • pedestrian safety fencing • relocating the heritage crane to the station forecourt • bicycle facilities at the entrance of both sides of the station, and • signage, artwork and other displays that interpret the history of the heritage items and locality. The Proposed Activity for the Interchange on the south side of the rail line is the Wilga Street Commuter Car Park which includes: • the provision of 24 commuter car parking spaces • clearing of vegetation along the RailCorp /Council boundary fence to install kerb and guttering for new car park Ref No: 1452311 3
Fairfield Transport Interchange Upgrade Determination Report • entry/exit to the new car park is via the existing car park off Dale Street (located immediately east of the site) and the existing car park off Wilga Street (located immediately west of the site). • asphalt paving, new kerbing, line-marking and wheel stops • new landscaping comprising shrubs and groundcovers • new lighting for safety and security • conduits for CCTV and electric car charge point • boundary fencing along rail corridor • replacement chain wire fencing between car park and Council land. A plan of the Proposed Activity as described in the REF is shown at Figure 1. The need for, and benefits of the Proposed Activity are outlined in Chapter 2 of the REF Volume 1. 2.1 Design Modifications Subsequent to the public display, the following minor modifications have been made to the design: • reconfiguration of the taxi zone from 13 spaces to 7 spaces, and • extending the proposed Wilga Street Commuter Car Park from 24 parking spaces to a total of 57 and providing 2 disability parking spaces near the station entrance on the south side of the line. The modifications that have been made to the design since the Proposal went on public display are such that they would not have significant environmental impacts and would not require renotification to the public. The potential impacts in relation to the extension of the new commuter car park in Wilga Street have been assessed by way of a flora and fauna impact assessment, (Appendix 2) an aboricultural assessment (Appendix 3) and an additional noise and vibration impact assessment (Appendix 4). The modified plans are at Appendix 5 and conditions to minimise the impacts of these changes can be found at Appendix 6. Ref No: 1452311 4
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