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Mount Druitt Commuter Car ParkReview of Environmental Factorscontributory reason for not reusing the existing structure is the structural inadequacyof the structure to sustain additional floors should they be required in the future. Anumber of part demolition options were feasible however these would be more costlythan full demolition and would only marginally save time due to a number of technicalissues. A completely new structure would offer the opportunity to optimise the layoutand meet passive surveillance, ventilation and other criteria more effectively.The do-nothing optionThe NSW Government has identified the need for improved efficiency on the roadnetwork as a priority under the Metropolitan Plan. One of the initiatives identified bythe State Government is to expand and enhance the commuter car parking supply inkey areas across Sydney. Providing commuter car parking facilities at railway stationswould make it easier to travel by public transport and would assist in encouragingmodal shift towards more sustainable forms of transport.The provision of commuter car parking would make it easier to travel by publictransport and would encourage commuters to use public transport for the majority oftheir trip to work— especially those whose home is not easily accessible to publictransport for the first leg of their journey.The ‗do nothing‘ option was not considered a feasible alternative as it is inconsistentwith NSW Government objectives and would not help encourage the use of publictransport.2.5. Preferred optionThe preferred option is located on the corner of North Parade and Mount Street. Thesite is currently in private ownership, and requires acquisition prior to construction.Development of a concept design for this site was therefore undertaken.KMH-2010123a REF Rev 4 doc Page 10 of 116Status: Final