sydney-city-centre-review-of-environmental-factors

No Impact Environmental safeguard Responsibility Timing
39 Operational visual and
streetscape impacts across
the proposal footprint.
Consider integrating the road furniture (eg using single poles
for lighting, traffic lights and street signs) to reduce visual
clutter
Roads and
Maritime
Detailed design
Ensure the operational proposal design remains consistent
with the established streetscape and key components
therein. Ensure reference points, viewpoints and relationships
are unaffected.
40 Operational streetscape
and visual impacts at the
most sensitive locations.
Assess the operational visual impacts against the detailed
design
Modify the detailed design to minimise its visual impacts
Roads and
Maritime
Detailed design
Consider the use of landscape planting or kerbside
treatments to limit the ‘intensification’ of traffic in the available
street space
Work with the affected visual receivers to develop appropriate
safeguards and design solutions that best protect their
interests.
41 Tree removal at R2, C1, S6
and F1.
Undertake an arboricultural assessment prior to construction
Confirm that any required excavation works are ideally
located away from trees where large structural roots may be
impacted or plan for their protection and management as
described below.
Construction
contractor
Pre-construction
42 Tree removal and pruning
at
R2, S5, S6, C1, C2, and
F1.
Develop and implement a tree management plan (TrMP) as a
sub-plan of the CEMP:
Establish tree protection zones close to overhanding
branches to minimise any required pruning in relation to
vehicle and equipment access, traffic diversions and
construction zones
Construction
contractor
Pre-construction/
Construction
Establish the controls in accordance with AS4970: 2009 –
Protection of Trees on Development Sites
Install fencing around the zones, or where this is not possible
provide trunk, ground and branch protection as set out
Sydney City Centre Capacity Improvement 447
Review of Environmental Factors