Monorail Removal Project - Review of Environmental Factors (REF)

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The works undertaken as part of the proposal may require the removal and/or trimming ofselected street trees in Darling Drive (only if required for access) and minimal trimming to thetrees on Market Street. This potential impact is considered in section 10. No potentiallysignificant impacts to flora and fauna have been identified.There would be no long term impacts to flora and fauna as a result of the proposal.13.6.2 Mitigation measuresThe following management and mitigation measures would be implemented to minimisepotential flora and fauna impacts:• Any fauna species found inhabiting the proposal site would be removed and relocated byan appropriately qualified wildlife handler.• Appropriate approvals would be sought from City of Sydney if any tree removal isrequired on Darling Drive.13.7 Aboriginal heritage13.7.1 Impact assessmentAs the study area has been substantially modified by urban development and subject toprevious ground disturbance, the risk of encountering any Indigenous heritage items isconsidered to be low. The works would be confined to an area previously disturbed byconstruction of the Monorail and other urban development activities. As a result, it is unlikelythat any items of significance would be encountered or impacted.13.7.2 Mitigation measuresThe following management and mitigation measures would be implemented to minimisepotential Aboriginal heritage impacts:• Removal works and machinery would be restricted to the designated work areas.• If an item or suspected item of indigenous heritage is discovered during works, all work inthat area would cease and the contractor or project manager would inform the Transportfor NSW Environmental Manager as soon as possible to determine the appropriatecourse of action.13.8 Cumulative impacts13.8.1 Impact assessmentCumulative impacts could occur if the timing of the proposal coincided with the construction ofother development within the study area. Such developments could include road/footpathupgrades, infrastructure construction, public utility works or commercial/residential development,undertaken by the NSW Government, City of Sydney and/or private developers.The Sydney CBD and Darling Harbour are continually subject to development/redevelopmentworks in response to the needs of this major business and entertainment destination. There arealso a number of developments already underway in the CBD that would need to be consideredin the sequencing of removal methodology tasks. Various developments subject to approval atthe local government level may also be underway during the works period.Major developments proposed or approved within or close to the study area include:• the Sydney International Convention Exhibition and Entertainment Precinct128 | GHD | Transport for NSW - Monorail Removal Project REF
• Four Points by Sheraton Hotel expansion• Development of Barangaroo• Wynyard Walk.Cumulative impacts may include:• increased construction vehicle traffic on public roads causing congestion and delays, andincreased air pollution and noise for pedestrians/cyclists, local residents and othersensitive receivers/land uses• cumulative noise impacts associated with multiple construction works, particularly duringthe night• changes to pedestrian, cyclist and vehicle access on roads/footpaths in the CBD that mayrequire partial or full closure to facilitate safe work areas• changes to the visual amenity of the area.The severity of potential cumulative impacts on surrounding receivers would vary betweenlocations and would generally be dependent on the following factors:• the types of works being undertaken• the duration of the works• the distance between the works and their respective proximity to the receiver• the sensitivity of the receiver.In general, sensitive receivers that are most likely to be affected by cumulative impacts wouldbe those that are located in close proximity to the work sites and/or vehicle access routes.As potential impacts associated with the proposal would be short term and impacts would belocalised, the potential for significant cumulative impacts is considered to be minimal. Themethodology for the proposal provides the opportunity to schedule works along the route toavoid the proposal coinciding with other short term projects/developments.The main potential cumulative impacts would relate to the generation and movement of trafficwithin and through the CBD. During finalisation of the work method statements and thedevelopment of detailed traffic management plans for the proposal, Transport for NSW wouldcontinue to liaise with relevant stakeholders, including the City of Sydney, proponents of majordevelopments, Road and Maritime Services, SHFA and Infrastructure NSW, to ensure that nopotential significant impacts would result from cumulative construction activities.No long term cumulative impacts would occur as a result of the proposal.13.8.2 Management and mitigation measuresThe following management and mitigation measures would be implemented to minimise thepotential for cumulative impacts:• The potential for cumulative impacts would be further considered as the methodologydevelops and as further information regarding the location and timing of other potentialdevelopments is released.• Transport for NSW would consult with the proponents of other major projects in the area,SHFA, City of Sydney and RMS to develop strategies to address potential cumulativetraffic and transport impacts.• Works would be scheduled within the proposal site to minimise the potential forcumulative impacts with any other projects in the same area.GHD | Transport for NSW - Monorail Removal Project REF | 129
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