Warrawee Substation - Review of Environmental Factors

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