Warrawee Substation - Submissions Report - Transport for NSW ...

Given the analysis to identify distances beyond the 400 metre building envelope takes inexcess of six months to complete, utilises scarce critical resources and there is a suitablelocation within the 200 metres of the overhead wiring connection point, RailCorp considersthe Brentwood Avenue site as the only suitable site from an engineering and the optimum sitefrom a community impact perspective.3.3.2 How will RailCorp ensure our properties will not be impacted uponby construction activities or the operation of the substation?Issue Addressed: Construction Noise and Vibration, CompensationAddressing Submissions: 1, 3, 5, 7, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 29, 30, 34 and 39.A property dilapidation report will be provided to the immediately adjacent residents, prior toconstruction commencing and at the completion of construction works. It is not expected thatthe construction works will cause any structural damage to properties in the immediatevicinity, however if final dilapidation report indicates damage due to project works, these willbe repaired.If residents feel that damage has been caused to their property (during the constructionperiod) as a result of construction activities, RailCorp will carry out an inspection comparingresults to the initial dilapidation report and any damage due to project works will be repairedby RailCorp.3.3.3 The areas around Brentwood Ave and Hastings St are frequentlyused by many school children and their families not only foraccess to local schools but for travelling by rail to other schoolsalong the line. How will RailCorp ensure their safety?Issue Addressed: Pedestrian Management and SafetyAddressing Submissions: 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 14, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30, 33, 34, 36, and 39.RailCorp has outlined the control measures in section 3.12 of the REF ‘Traffic & Access.’The following control measures would be implemented to minimise impacts on the traffic andtransport network:• A traffic management plan would be developed in consultation with Council to detailtraffic control measures along Brentwood Avenue and Hastings Road. This would beincorporated into the construction environmental management plan;• Access along the pedestrian path adjacent to the corridor to be maintained at alltimes during construction;• A designated heavy vehicle route would be identified within the traffic managementplan. Heavy vehicles accessing the site would be required to use this route;• Vehicle movements to and from the site to be minimised during school start and endtimes;• Liaison with Ku-Ring-Gai Council is required to confirm the design, location andapproval requirements for the proposed site accesses;• Signage and traffic control devices would be installed to alert motorists andpedestrians to changes to local traffic conditions during the construction period; and• Oversized vehicle movements would be discussed with RMS and NSW Police prior tothem occurring.RailCorp will discuss with Council the option of extending the footpath in Brentwood Avenue.No members of the project team will be permitted to park within Brentwood Avenue, and notrucks will park in the street (with the exemption of special loads). In this regard, there will bezero tolerance to workers vehicle problems in Brentwood Avenue.Page 16