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DTRS systems are now widely used as a standard by major rail operators in Europe and Asia.In Australia, GSM-R is being installed on the Melbourne train network by the VictorianGovernment.1.2 Background to the Wollongong Yard SiteThe proposed base transceiver station (BTS) at Wollongong Yard is part of the DTRS that isbeing developed along RailCorp’s electrified lines. The proposal at Wollongong Yard is for anew BTS, which will provide coverage along a section of track between Coniston and FairyMeadow on the South Coast Line.The Wollongong Yard BTS is one of about 250 radio facilities which will provide an enhanced,efficient and reliable communication system for RailCorp’s electrified railway network.1.3 Location and Land UseSite NameWollongong YardStreet Address In the rail corridor, off Dean Street, Wollongong NSW 2500Property DescriptionRailway LineChainageSouth Coast LineSouth Coast LineSW 83+047Site Co-ordinates Latitude: -34.427845Longitude: 150.888479Reference system: GDA94Local Government AreaNSW State ElectorateCatchmentNearest Railway StationWollongong City CouncilWollongongWollongong CityWollongongThe proposed BTS site is on the eastern side of the rail corridor adjacent to Wollongong railwaystation (refer Figure 1 and Figure 2). The site is on level ground and antennas will be installedon an existing 30 metre high MetroNet mast located adjacent to a RailCorp Transit Policebuilding and the Wollongong Infrastructure office (Figure 3).The site is within the Wollongong Local Government Area (LGA) and the proposed work will beundertaken on land in the Zone SP2 – Infrastructure.Page 8 of 64
Land around the site is used for the purposes listed below.• To the north is the RailCorp Transit Police building, Lowden Square, car parking,Wollongong railway station, commercial properties then the Princes Highway.• To the east is an empty lot, commercial properties then residential properties.• To the south is the Wollongong Infrastructure office, car parking, commercial propertiesthen RailCorp storage areas alongside the railway tracks.• To the west is the RailCorp Transit Police building, Wollongong railway station, car parking,commercial properties then residential properties.• The nearest residential property is located 122 metres southwest of the site.• Lighthouse Church is located 95 metres to the west.• Wollongong Pre-school is located 130 metres to the east, Wollongong City Pre-school islocated 425 metres to the east, and child care centres are located 280 metres to the eastsoutheast,345 metres to the northwest and 480 metres to the east-southeast.• Wollongong Fire Station is located 310 metres to the north-northwest.• Wollongong Hospital is located 490 metres northwest of the site.There is adequate vehicle and pedestrian access to the site off Dean Street. Access is suitablefor construction vehicle access.The climate in the area is similar to other parts of the Wollongong area. The Port Kemblaweather station is the closest station and indicates that weather in the area is stronglyinfluenced by the coast to the east and the mountains to the west. The site has an elevation ofapproximately 16 metres. The area experiences extremes of climate, having a peak monthlyprecipitation of 183.7 millimetres in March and the least rainfall in September with an averagerainfall of 55.0 millimetres. Like much of south-eastern Australia, precipitation and temperaturein these areas is highly variable between years and between locations. The area experiencesaverage daily temperatures from 14.4 to 21.0 degrees.The site is within the Wollongong City catchment and is located 1.4 kilometres from the TasmanSea. The nearest trees are 20 metres from the site.The site is located adjacent to the Wollongong Railway Station Group which is heritage listedunder the NSW Heritage Act and RailCorp’s Section 170 Heritage and Conservation Register.Page 9 of 64
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