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Mount Druitt Commuter Car ParkReview of Environmental Factors• Factor • Impacts(h)Any long-term effects on the environment?There would be no long term degradation to the environment asa result of the Proposal.There would be long term beneficial increase in public safety inthe vicinity of the site due to the operation of a regularly usedcar park.NilLong-termpositive(i)Any degradation of the quality of the environment?During construction there would be temporary changes to thenoise and visual quality of the environment. There would also bean increase in dust, greenhouse gases and vehicle movements.During operation there would not be a substantial change in theenvironmental quality of the locality. However, there would beimproved public safety due to commuters regularly using the carpark.During operation there would be shadowing effects forapproximately 1.5 hours per day on the Mount Druitt CourtHouse secure car park and entry area.Short-term minornegativeLong-termpositiveLong-term minornegative(j)Any risk to the safety of the environment?The safety of the environment would not substantially change asa result of the Proposal.(k)Any reduction in the range of beneficial uses of theenvironment?The Proposal is located on a site that is currently disused. TheProposal is consistent with the commercial nature ofsurrounding land uses and following completion would not resultin any reduction in the beneficial uses.During construction there would be temporary increases innoise, dust and vibration as well as temporary disruptions totraffic and pedestrian movements in the vicinity of the Proposal.NilNilShort-term minornegative(l)Any pollution of the environment?During construction there would be temporary increases innoise, vibration, dust and construction traffic as well asgreenhouse gases and visual amenity of the site. These impactswould be reduced through the implementation of mitigationmeasures outlined in Section 7.Short-term minor(m)Any environmental problems associated with the disposalof waste?KMH-2010123a REF Rev 4 doc.Status: Final