M4_East_Feedback_Report_April14
M4_East_Feedback_Report_April14 M4_East_Feedback_Report_April14
5. Next steps The comments and concerns raised by stakeholders and the community during the display of the M4 East concept design have been provided to the motorway design team for consideration, and where possible, used in refining the design and in identifying potential opportunities for minimising impacts on the local community. The feedback received has also been provided to the technical specialists preparing the environmental impact statement and will be considered in the assessment of potential project impacts. An updated set of frequently asked questions has also been prepared and made available on the project website in response to a number of comments received during the display of the concept design. Information will be updated on the WestConnex website (www.westconnex.com.au) as the project progresses and as more information becomes available. A number of studies that will assist with the preparation of the environmental impact statement have commenced and will be carried out over the coming months. Investigations and studies will include noise monitoring and modelling, air quality monitoring and modelling, flood modelling, traffic and transport, heritage, socio economic, flora and fauna, geotechnical investigations (ground condition) and visual assessment. If access to private property is required, property owners will be consulted and provided with details about the nature and timing of the investigations. Engagement with the community and key stakeholders will continue during the preparation of the EIS including meetings and briefings with community members and key stakeholders, responding to queries and feedback on the project information line 1300 660 248 and email info@westconnex.com.au, providing online and printed updates on the project. Late in 2014, the EIS will be placed on exhibition and formal submissions will be invited. The EIS will provide a detailed assessment of potential project impacts. During the exhibition period a range of engagement activities will be held including ‘drop in’ information sessions, briefings, meetings, static and staffed displays, a detailed design, fact sheets and updated website information. The WestConnex project team will then prepare a response to submissions received and provide a report on these submissions to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure. The design for the M4 East may change in response to the submissions received. The Minister for Planning will determine whether or not to approve the project and any conditions to be applied. Debrief to environmental and technical specialists undertaking the M4 East EIS on 26 February 2014. 48 M4 East Community Feedback Report
Appendix 1: Concept Design Community Update M4 East Community Feedback Report 49
- Page 1 and 2: WestConnex Building for the Future:
- Page 3 and 4: 3.3.1 Air quality and monitoring ..
- Page 5 and 6: Impact on Ashfield Park and the res
- Page 7 and 8: Figure 1. M4 East planning process
- Page 9 and 10: 2. Communication and consultation a
- Page 11 and 12: Advertisements placed in local and
- Page 13 and 14: Table 2 Community information sessi
- Page 15 and 16: 2.3 Other engagement activities In
- Page 17 and 18: Request property acquisition consid
- Page 19 and 20: 3.2 Traffic and transport Feedback
- Page 21 and 22: 3.2.3 Local road impacts R
- Page 23 and 24: Clarify how the disposal of spoil a
- Page 25 and 26: 3.3 Air quality, ventilation and he
- Page 27 and 28: 3.4 Concept design Issues were rais
- Page 29 and 30: Question whether alternative road o
- Page 31 and 32: Ashfield Park, Concord Oval and Reg
- Page 33 and 34: 3.6.3 Drainage and flooding Su
- Page 35 and 36: 3.7.2 Construction noise and vibrat
- Page 37 and 38: 3.8.3 Urban revitalisation
- Page 39 and 40: Urban revitalisation along the Parr
- Page 41 and 42: 3.10 Community consultation process
- Page 43 and 44: 3.11 Other issues Issues were raise
- Page 45 and 46: M4 East preliminary concept design
- Page 47: M4 East preliminary concept design
- Page 51 and 52: Air quality Air quality assessment
- Page 53 and 54: Stage 1 - M4 East (November 2013) T
5. Next steps<br />
The comments and concerns raised by stakeholders and the community during the display of the <strong>M4</strong> <strong>East</strong><br />
concept design have been provided to the motorway design team for consideration, and where possible,<br />
used in refining the design and in identifying potential opportunities for minimising impacts on the local<br />
community.<br />
The feedback received has also been provided to the technical specialists preparing the environmental<br />
impact statement and will be considered in the assessment of potential project impacts.<br />
An updated set of frequently asked questions has also been prepared and made available on the project<br />
website in response to a number of comments received during the display of the concept design. Information<br />
will be updated on the WestConnex website (www.westconnex.com.au) as the project progresses and as<br />
more information becomes available.<br />
A number of studies that will assist with the preparation of the environmental impact statement have<br />
commenced and will be carried out over the coming months. Investigations and studies will include noise<br />
monitoring and modelling, air quality monitoring and modelling, flood modelling, traffic and transport,<br />
heritage, socio economic, flora and fauna, geotechnical investigations (ground condition) and visual<br />
assessment. If access to private property is required, property owners will be consulted and provided with<br />
details about the nature and timing of the investigations.<br />
Engagement with the community and key stakeholders will continue during the preparation of the EIS<br />
including meetings and briefings with community members and key stakeholders, responding to queries and<br />
feedback on the project information line 1300 660 248 and email info@westconnex.com.au, providing online<br />
and printed updates on the project.<br />
Late in 2014, the EIS will be placed on exhibition and formal submissions will be invited. The EIS will provide<br />
a detailed assessment of potential project impacts. During the exhibition period a range of engagement<br />
activities will be held including ‘drop in’ information sessions, briefings, meetings, static and staffed displays,<br />
a detailed design, fact sheets and updated website information. The WestConnex project team will then<br />
prepare a response to submissions received and provide a report on these submissions to the Department of<br />
Planning and Infrastructure. The design for the <strong>M4</strong> <strong>East</strong> may change in response to the submissions<br />
received.<br />
The Minister for Planning will determine whether or not to approve the project and any conditions to be applied.<br />
Debrief to environmental and technical specialists<br />
undertaking the <strong>M4</strong> <strong>East</strong> EIS on 26 February 2014.<br />
48 <strong>M4</strong> <strong>East</strong> Community <strong>Feedback</strong> <strong>Report</strong>