Questions & Answers Paper No. 158 - Parliament of New South ...

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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
MONDAY 12 OCTOBER 2009
me that it will continue to monitor user demand on the eastern suburbs network and will make
adjustments to bus routes in the region where the need exists.
*7532 SYDNEY METRO PYRMONT STATION—Ms Clover Moore asked the Minister for Transport, and
Minister for the Illawarra—
Given strong community opposition to the demolition of heritage terraces on Union Street for the
proposed Sydney Metro Station in Pyrmont:
(1) What alternative sites for a station in Pyrmont is Sydney Metro looking at?
(2) For each of these alternative sites, has Sydney Metro contacted owners of properties that will need to
be demolished or acquired if the Pyrmont station is located there?
(3) For each of these alternative sites, what are the benefits compared to the current "preferred" site?
(4) What community consultation will Sydney Metro undertake in determining which site will be
planned for the Pyrmont station?
Answer—
I am advised:
Information on station alternatives is available in the Environmental Assessment documents which are
available from the Sydney Metro website at www.sydneymetro.nsw.gov.au and from the Department of
Planning website at www.planning.nsw.gov.au.
While every effort has been made to minimise property requirements, it is inevitable that some existing
property will be required to build the metro, for station entrances and to provide public access ways.
Representatives of Sydney Metro have met with property owners of the preferred and alternative option
outlined in the Environmental Assessment.
Sydney Metro has run nine community information sessions in the CBD, Rozelle and Pyrmont areas -
sessions have been held at Pyrmont and Balmain, with two sessions held in the CBD. This is part of a
structured community consultation process that has been underway since the Preliminary Environmental
Assessment was released in February.
As well as face-to-face visits, phone calls and the community information sessions, Sydney Metro has
also sent out information to residents and hosted an innovative web forum on its website. Comments
from the community are welcome at any time up to and including the exhibition of the environmental
assessment.
*7533 NSW MARITIME WHISTLEBLOWER—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance, Minister
for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways—
(1) Was a whistleblower, Paul Bertram, from NSW Maritime recently temporarily stood down from his
role?
(2) Was this with his consent?
(3) What reasons were given to him?
(4) (a) Were all appropriate procedures followed?
(b) If not, why not?
Answer—
NSW Maritime staff issues are a matter for the Chief Executive of NSW Maritime.
7534 PROCESSING TIME FOR SOLAR REBATES—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Deputy Premier,
Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce—
7535 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF NSW MARITIME—Mr Jonathan O'Dea to ask the Minister for Planning, and
Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for
Rural Affairs—
7536 THE ANCHORAGE SHOAL BAY—STAY BY TEACHERS—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for
Education and Training, and Minister for Women—
7537 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability
Services, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs—
7538 JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMITTEES AND BOARDS—Mr Adrian Piccoli to ask the Minister for
Juvenile Justice, Minister for Volunteering, Minister for Youth, and Minister Assisting the Premier on
Veterans' Affairs—
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