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Mount Druitt Commuter Car ParkReview of Environmental FactorsCommunity consultation activities for the proposed commuter car park would be undertakenduring public display of this REF. The REF would be displayed for a period of approximately twoweeks. Display material would include:A summary document outlining the key findings of the environmental impact assessment;andCopies of drawings, aerials and artist‘s impressions.During this period, the REF would also be available for download from the TCA website andbrochures would be handed out at the station. Furthermore, an information line (1800 684 490)would be available for the public to make enquires about the Proposal.Environmental impacts and safeguardsThis REF identifies the potential environmental benefits and impacts of the Proposal andoutlines the mitigation measures to reduce the identified impacts. The Proposal, if implemented,would have the following long-term beneficial outcomes:Additional commuter parking at a key transport facility in the Blacktown LGA where there iscurrently an excess of demand for designated commuter car parking spaces;A facility which is expandable should car parking demand increase in the future;A safe and accessible facility that provides for the needs of disabled commuters;A facility that would improve the public domain through redevelopment of the site which iscurrently in disrepair;A development that would include a number of important sustainability initiatives in theconcept design so that use of the car park would be encouraged e.g. maximisation of naturalventilation and light, and wide pedestrian areas with high levels of passive surveillance; andA development that would integrate with and complement adjacent public transport facilities.The following temporary, adverse effects would be sustained during the construction period if theProposal were to proceed:Minor traffic congestion, delays and inconvenience to commuters, pedestrians and publictransport services;Construction noise and vibration; andVisual impacts.ConclusionThe REF has been prepared in accordance with relevant environmental planning legislation.Included in this REF are recommended mitigation measures to minimise potential environmentalimpacts. The assessment concludes that the Proposal would not significantly affect theenvironment and the impacts of the Proposal would be reduced by implementing the specifiedmitigation measures. Overall, the Proposal is expected to provide significant medium to longterm benefits for Mount Druitt and the wider Blacktown LGA.KMH-2010123a REF Rev 4 doc Page viii of 116Status: Final