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These impacts are discussed in detail in Chapter 3 of the REF. A complete summary of thekey identified impacts and proposed management commitments are provided in theStatement of Commitments Chapter of this document (Chapter 4). It has been determinedthat provided these commitments are implemented, the identified impacts can be mitigatedsuch that the environmental impacts associated with this project are not significant.1.6 Conclusions of the Review of Environmental FactorsProcessThrough the REF process, and consultation with the local community and Ku-Ring-GaiCouncil, it has been possible to identify the environmental, social and economic impacts thatthe construction and operation of the Warrawee Substation would have in the local area andacross the wider Sydney region.Whilst some impacts would occur with the development of this project, these impacts can bemitigated such that they do not have a significant detrimental environmental effect. Thebroader positive impacts to transport in the North Shore Sydney region and to the widerSydney rail network justify the identified localised impacts.The REF document details the proposed control measures that are to be implemented duringthe construction and operation of the facility, and through the public exhibition process andconsultation with Ku-Ring-Gai Council these measures have been expanded to addressconcerns raised. These expanded measures are listed in Chapter 4 of this SubmissionsReport and will also be required to be implemented along with any Conditions of Approval thatwould be attached to the project determination.Provided the mitigation measures identified in the Conditions of Approval are implementedduring the construction and operational phases of the development, these impacts areconsidered acceptable and the total net impact of the development of this project will bepositive.1.7 Approval Pathway1.7.1 Statutory RequirementsIn New South Wales, proposals such as the Warrawee Substation are subject to theEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act (EP&A Act), 1979 and relevant instruments thatare created under it. The Act sets out the processes for obtaining planning approval andrelated matters.As the proposal is covered by the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure), 2007(Infrastructure SEPP) which broadly aims to facilitate the effective delivery of infrastructureacross New South Wales, this project is to proceed for assessment under the Part 5 pathway.The proposal includes mitigation measures which have been incorporated into the designensuring that there will not be significant environmental impacts. The Infrastructure SEPPprovides that development for certain rail infrastructure facilities can be carried out withoutplanning approval thus overriding the Council zoning and Local Environmental Plans (LEPs).1.7.2 Determination ProcessUnder Part 5 of the EP&A Act, RailCorp is the proponent and the determining authority of theProject. The assessment and approval process for the Project is illustrated in Figure 1.2below. As the determination authority, RailCorp will assess the findings of the environmentalPage 9
assessment process, the REF document and the Submissions Report to determine whetherrequirements for assessment under Part 5 of the EP&A Act have been met.RailCorp will also consider all community and Council comments received during thesubmissions period to determine whether these comments have been appropriatelyaddressed in the Submissions Report. Following this review process, RailCorp will make adetermination as to whether to proceed with the project, in line with the provisions of Part 5 ofthe EP&A Act.Should the project proceed, approval conditions would be attached to the determination toensure potential impacts identified in the REF and submissions processes are adequatelyaddressed and mitigated.Figure 1.2 – Determination PathwayRailCorp develop a pre-concept design and RailCorp determine approvalprocess for the project being a part 5 assessment.GHD on behalf of RailCorp undertakes environmental assessment of the project,consults with Council and prepares the REF under Part 5 of the EP&A Act.REF placed on public exhibition and written submissions invited from thecommunity.Submissions responded to and summarised in the submission report forRailCorp.WE ARE HERERailCorp assesses the REF and submissions report and determines the project.2 Exhibition ProcessThe REF for the Warrawee Substation was placed on public exhibition on the RailCorpwebsite with notification of the local Council and residents within a 250 metre proximity havebeen consulted on the proposed works as part of RailCorp’s responsibility as a DeterminingAuthority. Residents and the Council have had the opportunity to comment on the REF for theproposed project.Extension of the community notification zone was made to include Cherry Street, St JamesLane and Laurel Avenue. Knox Grammar and St James Church were contacted and offered abriefing.On 18 May, at the request of residents, approximately 20 owners including nine householdshad the opportunity to meet with RailCorp representatives to discuss community concernsand issues regarding the proposed Substation.Initial outcomes of this community consultation were as follows;Page 10
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