Glenbrook Sation REF (pdf 3.15MB) - Transport for NSW - NSW ...

Review of Environmental FactorsGlenbrook commuter car park and interchange upgradeViewpoint Impact ofproposalVisualsensitivityMagnitudeOverallimpactCommentParade aswell as theexisting kissand ride areaon the northside ofBurfittParade.residence.View from thestationNewcommutercar park andlighting.Low Low Low The visual amenity of thesite is currently low. Thevisual amenity forcommuters is unlikely tobe significantly impacted.The area has a number of large mature trees and vegetation that provides some screening of theproposed commuter car park from sensitive residential receivers. Transport for New South Wales wouldretain mature gum trees at the western end of the proposed commuter car park and vegetation at theeastern end. Overall the visual impact of the proposed commuter car park and associated facilities is notlikely to have a significant effect on the visual amenity of the area.6.2.2 Mitigation measures• Retain trees identified on the concept design drawings. These trees must be protectedduring the construction phase of the project.• Lighting design would aim to minimise light impacts on residents by selecting light fittingsthat direct light down into the car park and not allow light spill.• The landscaping plan would aim to retain existing vegetation that provides screening.Additional vegetative screening would also be provided where possible.• Landscaping and/or offsets would be undertaken in accordance with Transport for NSWVegetation Offset Guide (Draft 2012b) and would be consistent with Blue Mountains CityCouncil’s plant list.• Work/site compounds would be screened, with shade cloth (or similar material) tominimise visual impacts from elevated locations.6.3 SOCIO‐ECONOMIC IMPACTS6.3.1 Existing environmentGlenbrook Railway Station and Interchange is an important part of the transport infrastructure in theLower Blue Mountains. Glenbrook Railway Station is on the Blue Mountains train line, between Lapstoneand Blaxland. The Blue Mountains train line generally services the stations between Bathurst and NorthRef No: 2260812 36