Macarthur 2 Commuter Car Park - Transport for NSW - NSW ...

Determination ReportMACARTHUR 2 COMMUTER CAR PARKSubmission Number Issues raised TIDC responseTree species will be selected in consultation withCouncil.NSW Police Service –Campbelltown LocalArea Command(MAC47)(hh) Any construction works for batters extendedbeyond the site are to obtain the written permissionof the owners of the landThe finished lot arrangement and land dedications toCouncil (as road reserve) require clarification.The major concerns for police are the following:(a) Personal safety due to the distance commuters mustwalk to and from the car park from the railway itself.(b) Security of property, including vehicles due to theisolated area of the car park and lack of opportunityfor natural surveillance.The NSW Police also made the followingrecommendations:(a) Lighting within the car park and the pedestrianthoroughfare toward the station itself should be ofhigh quality. This will assist in facial recognition, soensure it is compatible with the proposedsurveillance system. Areas besides thoroughfaresshould also be evenly lit to avoid opportunities forconcealment/entrapment. Higher lighting levelsmay be required for vulnerable areas.(b) The lighting should also be checked and properlymaintained on a regular basis, as non operationallights may be taken advantage of by offenders.(c) The six CCTV cameras proposed should be installed(hh) The adjoining owner (Landcom/Stockland) hasrequested the batters as defined in the detailed designand also the hydro mulching of these batters.TIDC will undertake the Tailby Street road works with theconsent of the land owner with ultimate dedication toCouncil.A road safety audit was undertaken for the site andincorporated into the traffic report for the REF and finalconcept design.A Security Risk Assessment was also undertaken on thecommuter car park which determined the need foradditional security measures such as CCTV, lighting andHelp Points.The upgrade of Menangle Road (RTA) will also include CCTVand lighting to enhance personal safety for park-and-ridecommuters.Over the longer term, redevelopment of adjoining sites willincrease the general activity of this part of the Macarthurtown centre. This will enhance personal safety throughcasual surveillance.The recommendations raised by the NSW Police will all beincorporated into the detailed design of the Macarthur 2Commuter car park especially as part of the preparation ofthe Landscape Plan. Conditions of Approval (Refer AppendixNo.3) have also been included to incorporate therecommendations raised by the Police (Refer to Conditions1055342_2.DOC 26