Warrawee Substation - Review of Environmental Factors

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Assessment of the environmental impacts and risks3.9.3 Recommended control measuresThe following measures would be implemented to minimise potential heritage impacts:Consideration of landscape treatments, including vegetation plantings and materialselection to soften built form features of the southern end of the proposal.Screening vegetation surrounding the site would be retained where practicable.3.10 Land use and property3.10.1 Existing environmentThe site is located within rail corridor in which the North Shore Line runs. Surroundingland use is dominated by residential dwellings which are generally detached. TheKnox Grammar School is located to the north of the site on the western side of the railcorridor adjacent to Warrawee Station.3.10.2 Impact assessmentDirect impactsThe proposal is located within the rail corridor and therefore would not impact uponany surrounding land uses directly. The proposal would not impact upon the use ofthe rail corridor, with the exception of during track possession periods. These trackpossession periods would not be occurring as a result of the proposal as they arescheduled in advance for the entire section of the North Shore Line.Indirect impactsIndirect impacts would be experienced for surrounding land uses, these would begeneral amenity impacts. Such impacts are discussed in other sections of this REFand are considered to be minor provided the control measures are implemented.3.10.3 Recommended control measuresNo specific control measures are recommended for land use and property impacts.3.11 Socio-economic3.11.1 Existing environmentThe population of the postcode 2074 (Warrawee, Turramurra and North Turramurra)in 2006 was 19,808 (ABS, 2006). A total of 33.4% of this population is aged between0 and 24. The land around the site is dominated by residential development, with localshops located at Wahroonga and Turramurra stations to the north and south of thesite respectively. A small set of shops is also located on Eastern Road to the east ofthe site.Warrawee Substation Project/Review of Environmental FactorsPage 40 of 64
Assessment of the environmental impacts and risks3.11.2 Impact assessmentConstructionPotential adverse socio-economic impacts from the proposal are likely during theconstruction phase and are generally associated with amenity based impacts. Theseinclude potential for increases in traffic, noise and air emissions during construction.Assessments undertaken as part of this REF indicate that these construction impactsare likely to be minor due to the implementation of control measures and the presenceof the site within an operational rail corridor. It is considered unlikely that constructionactivities would impact on the general amenity of the area to the extent that thegeneral socio-economic environment of the Warrawee area would be affected.Local businesses such as food outlets at Wahroonga Station, Turramurra Station andEastern Road would potentially benefit from the increase in the workforce in the areaas a result of the proposal.OperationOperational aspects of the proposal are unlikely to significantly affect the generalamenity of the Warrawee area. However, due to size and bulk of the proposal inrelation to the existing residence at the southern end of the proposal, localisedimpacts on visual amenity may be experienced. Control measures are required tominimise potential visual impacts (refer to Section 3.9.3).The proposal would not adversely impact on access to, or the function of, anyresources used by the community.The proposal would have significant long-term benefits as part of the upgradedrailway system. This would improve the reliability of the electricity supply to thenetwork and ensure that it is able to cater for the projected increases in demands dueto increases in the number of rolling stock. It would therefore assist in improving theoperation of the railway network as a whole.3.11.3 Recommended control measuresThe following measures would be implemented to minimise potential socio-economicimpacts:Surrounding residents would be notified of the proposal prior to commencement.The consultation will include face to face contact and written notification detailingthe proposed works and the reason for them, and will provide a point of contact forfurther information.Consultation throughout construction would be undertaken in line with RailCorp’sconsultation strategy.Warrawee Substation Project/Review of Environmental FactorsPage 41 of 64
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