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17NSW Government Architect’s Office Draft West Oxford Street Design Charette Summary Report and Recommendations Issue A 04.09.2014

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vely

and

inte

rest

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ets.

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ake

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f the

se st

reet

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ontin

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ork

as

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dist

rict o

f pot

entia

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size

and

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er.

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, to

use

pa

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nd sq

uare

s and

pub

lic b

uild

ings

as p

art

of th

is st

reet

fa

bric

; use

them

to in

tens

ify a

nd k

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oget

her t

he fa

bric

’s c

omp

lexi

ty

and

mul

tiple

use

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y sh

ould

not

be

used

to is

land

off

diff

eren

t use

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m

each

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r to

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ff su

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ay

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pa

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entu

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m

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high

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A5 WEST OXFORD STREET PRECINCT PLAN - CONSULTATION OUTCOMES REPORT: ‘CONCEPTS’ SESSION

West Oxford Street Precinct Plan – Consultation Outcomes: ‘Concepts’ Session Elton Consulting 1

West Oxford Street Precinct Plan – Consultation Outcomes: ‘Concepts’ Session 1. Summary of consultation outcomes This document

This document has been prepared for Waverley Council by Elton Consulting. Section 1 provides a summary of participant feedback to Council and its project team – including representatives of the NSW Government Architect’s Office and three external design teams – made during the ‘Concepts’ Community Drop-In Session held at 6-8pm on Tuesday 13 May. The Drop-In Session was held on the evening of day two of the design charette, in order to provide members of the community with an opportunity to see the work in progress draft concepts and ideas generated by the design teams on days one and two of the design charette. This report will be provided to Council and the design teams prior to day three of the charette, to support further refinement of the draft concepts and ideas.

Feedback on the study and process

» A total of 49 members of the community registered at the ‘Concepts’ Community Drop-In Session – the third community drop-in session held by Council as part of the process of developing a precinct plan for the West Oxford Street area.

» Through one-on-one conversations with each of the three design teams, members of the community were invited to find out more about the concepts/ideas and to share their initial impressions, comments and suggestions.

» Many participants expressed a high level of interest in the three design concepts and related ideas displayed at the session. A large number of productive discussions took place between participants and the design teams, where information about the draft concepts was exchanged and ideas tested. Some participants, however, expressed concern about the drivers for the project. A summary of verbal feedback is provided in this report.

» A short feedback form was provided to all participants seeking written feedback on the aspects of the three concepts and ideas that participants liked most / least, as well as any other comments and suggestions. A total of 42 feedback forms were completed as at 9am on Monday 19 May. That is, a response rate of approximately 85%. A summary of written feedback is provided in this report. A copy of 30 completed feedback forms is attached (with 6 online responses available through Council).

» A total of five written submissions were made to Council following the session. A brief summary of these submissions is also contained in this report.

Feedback on the draft concepts and ideas: an overview

» All three concepts attracted a mix of positive comments and critical feedback. Many of the 42 respondents who completed a feedback form identified ideas from each of the three concepts that they liked most, as well as ideas that they liked least. As shown in the table below, more than half of all respondents (ie at least 23 out of 42) liked one or more of the ideas in each of the three concepts.

Concept Ideas liked most (No. of respondents)

Ideas liked least (No. of respondents)

No. of respondents

1. Hill Thalis Concept 30 27

2. Simpson+Wilson Concept 23 26

3. Archrival Concept 29 19

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» Many participants thought the draft concepts included some positive ideas for addressing traffic congestion, improving pedestrian and cycle access in and around the study area, enhancing the public domain and streetscapes, and providing new housing to accommodate population growth and demographic change.

» Much critical feedback from participants was focused on the level of development suggested in the Simpson and Thalis concepts, with less concern expressed in relation to the predominantly low rise Archrival concept. Many expressed support for any future development within the study area to be within the existing height limits in the current Local Environmental Plan (LEP). Other concerns raised in feedback focused on: the consideration of the Waverley bus depot site and Centennial Park by the design teams as part of the charette process; and the format for the Community Drop-In Session and short response time for community feedback.

2. Detailed feedback on the draft concepts and ideas Section 2 provides further details of participant feedback including discussions with the design teams, completed feedback forms and submissions to Council.

Feedback on the Hill Thalis Concept

» A large number of participants liked the idea of redirecting ‘through’ traffic away from Grafton Street and onto Syd Einfeld Drive (to reduce traffic on Grafton Street). However, others thought this could slow traffic on Syd Einfeld Drive. Some thought that more traffic calming measures were required for Grafton and Nelson streets.

» There were mixed views on the intersection of Oxford Street, Syd Einfeld Drive and Ocean Street, with some participants concerned that the proposed changes to this intersection would not work well. Some were concerned that the proposed changes to the road network might result in increased traffic congestion in Queens Park.

» Many participants liked the idea of freeing up Nelson Street from traffic and creating a pedestrian and cyclist-friendly “café” or “village” precinct including the pedestrian/cycle bridge to Woollahra. Some liked the reintroduction of lanes and connections to Woollahra. One respondent commented that restaurants in this location should be open at night as a condition of operation to help increase community safety.

» Many participants liked the idea of improving pedestrian and cyclist connections between Bondi Junction and Centennial Park and a new entry to the park at its north east corner. However, some did not see the point in these improvements.

» Some commented that the 4-6 storey buildings proposed along Oxford Street should be restricted to 3-4 storeys. There was some resistance to the idea of taller buildings facing Oxford Street as potentially “opening the flood gates” for further development over and above the maximum building heights in the current LEP. Conversely, a couple of participants believed that 4-6 storey mixed use redevelopment in this location would not give adequate incentive to existing land owners to support the “great public works” proposed.

» Some participants were strongly opposed to the idea of high density housing in this concept. Some commented that the high density development at the intersection of Oxford Street/Syd Einfeld Drive fails to address the key issues raised in community feedback in Phase 1 of the study.

» Many participants strongly supported maintaining the bus depot function on the bus depot site now and into the future, commenting on the importance of bus services for the whole eastern suburbs community (“safeguarding the bus depot as critical infrastructure”). Some participants expressed support for the treatment of the bus depot site, including keeping within the height limits of the existing LEP. Some believed that this type of development would provide more housing choice and improve neighbourhood character. However, others did not wish to comment on these ideas, noting that the bus depot is outside the study area.


» Other ideas which some participants liked included: redevelopment of the gateway corner (ie integrating the traffic island with the housing by closing the continuation of York Road north of Oxford Street); the area near the reservoir; tree plantings along Syd Einfeld Drive; and the Ruthven Street garden.

» Some participants did not like the idea for the new bus administration building, commenting that this idea would just make the “already busy Oxford Street even busier’, or that this space should be “returned to the public”.

Simpson+Wilson Concept

» Parking was the single biggest issue raised by participants in comments to this design team (with approximately 500 new dwellings as part of this concept). This concept is based on the notion of ‘more people not cars’ – providing no parking for new residents. While there was some support for this notion, many participants commented that parking including for visitors would still be required, with related impacts on traffic flows. One participant commented: “Way too idealistic to assume no one will drive cars!”

» Many people saw a need for new retail space in the study area located along Oxford Street.

» Many people liked the treatment of “Nelson Street as a place”, describing it as a “piazza” area or “lively eating precinct during the evening”. Some liked the stronger connection to Woollahra via the expanded footbridge.

» There were a range of views on the proposals for future development as part of this concept. Some people seemed supportive of the idea of 4-5 five storey development to the north and south of Oxford Street (no change to the existing LEP), and locking in the subdivision pattern and fine grain. However, others thought the proposal for 4-6 storey buildings should be reduced to 3-4 storeys. There were mixed views on the idea of development on the other side of St James Street, with lack of parking provision identified as a key issue.

» Many participants expressed concern about the “tower development” and some thought the study process was about a “hidden agenda”. Others however liked the iconic landmark tower on the corner / entrance to Bondi Junction.

» Many of the people who commented on this concept expressed support for general improvements to Oxford Street and the bus depot site, widening of footpaths, and an improved entry to Centennial Park.

» Some participants commented that this concept should not consider the bus depot site, as it is not within the study area. Several commented that the existing capacity of the bus depot should not be reduced, while others believed the bus station should be rationalised. Some thought the idea for buses to exit the bus depot on York Road would add to existing traffic congestion.

» Many people who commented on this concept believed that the reservoir in Centennial Park is currently underutilised and undervalued. Many saw the relationship of this site with Paddington Reservoir Park which they liked as a place. However, some thought that Paddington Reservoir Park was not well used. There were mixed views on the Turkish baths and skate park ideas.

» Other ideas which participants liked included: provision for light rail and cycling infrastructure; retaining a mix of residential, commercial and retail uses; reclaiming land from the bus depot and Centennial Park; and the art gallery idea. One respondent suggested “looking at the area under the Bondi Junction bypass which could be redeveloped.”

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Feedback on the Archrival Concept

» Many participants were positive about this draft concept and the ideas it contains.

» Many participants liked the low rise nature of this concept, that it stays within the existing LEP, and does not include proposals for buildings facing Oxford Street. Participants described this concept as: the “low rise option”, “mostly low rise development, gentle, sympathetic plan” and “lower impact”. However, others thought it underutilised the precinct and would therefore not generate sufficient revenue to improve the locality. One participant described this concept as “totally unrealistic”.

» Many thought the Archrival concept responded well to community values for the precinct and reflected the character of the local area. “[They] have given more thought to what the community want. They want to keep within the LEP regulations…the best so far”.

» Many participants responded well to the notion of a ‘cultural’ program that underpins this concept. They liked the idea of a cultural centre and use of the precinct as a “great cultural space”. Many people liked the idea of a gallery or other uses such as a skate park. However a small number of participants did not. One regarded the gallery idea as a “wasted opportunity”, commenting “who would pay for this?”

» Some respondents specifically commented that they liked the treatment of the bus depot site. However, there were mixed views about the idea to move the bus depot entry/exit from Oxford Street to York Road. Many liked this idea as a way of relieving congestion along Oxford Street and improving access for pedestrians and cyclists. However, several people thought this idea would not work. A couple commented on the need to ensure bus driver changeovers would not further contribute to traffic congestion along Oxford Street. In addition, several believed that the idea of a road cutting through the bus depot site (from St James Road to Centennial Park) was not necessary.

» Several participants commented that they liked the signature building at the corner of York Road and Oxford Street. In particular, they liked the way this building maximises solar access within the precinct, by concentrating height towards Syd Einfeld Drive. However, others were opposed to a “substantial building” above the LEP height limits in this location.

» Many people liked the idea of increasing activation of Nelson Street and also liked the pedestrian bridge.

» The idea for turning the reservoir into a park and reusing water from the reservoir in the public art “water towers” attracted considerable comment and mixed views. Many liked the park idea. However, while some participants “loved” the public art idea, others thought it had not been adequately considered (eg “we need the water”, “the water tanks would not hold all the water from the reservoir”), could be “an eyesore” or was an “unnecessary addition” to this concept. Some liked these concepts but thought they might be “unrealistic sweeteners to encourage other commercial development”.

» There were mixed views about the plans to improve and expand pedestrian and cycle access to Centennial Park near Oxford Street and York Road. Many liked the improved pedestrian and cycle connections to the park, while some thought the loss of the Oxford Street road slipway would impede traffic flows, particularly buses.

» Many liked the “new grand entrance to Centennial Park”, the sense of arrival created by the green space at the intersection of York Road, Oxford Street and Syd Einfeld Drive, and the additional street trees. One participant suggested that this new green space should be a native garden to contribute to bird life in the local area.

» Some commented that they liked the idea of maintaining the retail strip along Oxford Street between Nelson and Leswell streets.

» Some liked the idea of public art on Syd Einfeld Drive (sound walls) and in front of the bus depot.


Other ideas or suggestions for improving the West Oxford Street precinct and / or refining the draft concepts

Most ideas and suggestions focused on:

» Upgrading the local road network to improve traffic flow in and around the study area

» Limiting any future development in West Oxford Street to the existing LEP. Several participants commented that some or all of the concepts should have “stayed within the LEP and not considered the bus depot”. Other comments focusing on maintaining local amenity were:

> “Maintain existing LEP to limit height of Oxford Street redevelopment – the area has a high population density already.”

> “Walked along Oxford Street yesterday – not a glimmer of sunshine on either side of street opposite 310-330 Oxford Street – cold and grey…”

» No development on the bus depot site. One participant commented: “Please do whatever you can to prevent the State Government selling the bus depot site or the air space above it.”

» Support for improved pedestrian, cycle and public transport connections and the need for more emphasis on this. Comments included:

> “more connections through bus depot site”

> “better consideration of Grafton Street traffic calming measures”

> “[Concepts are] too focused only on traffic”

> “Buses on Syd Einfeld Drive in summer as beach express. Tunnels from Bondi Junction train line to beach. Tunnels under the Junction and dedicated bus lanes. Murals in front of bus depot and Syd Einfeld sound walls with art.”

> “We need to remove CO2 from the atmosphere if we are to keep temperature rise to <2 degrees C. This means de-emphasising cars, eventually eliminating them and favouring walking and cycling.”

> “I would like to see the West Oxford Street area development focus on creating a village atmosphere. Wider footpaths, less cars, more trees, more green space.”

» Reflecting more on the Phase One community feedback and retaining the “village” feel of the West Oxford Street area.

A number of interesting comments were made with a focus on: the need for new amenities, more customer parking, upgraded buildings and shopfronts, new housing that is well designed, and contributions to fund the improvements proposed as part of the draft concepts. Comments included:

» “Coffee shops at bus depot interface are a great idea.”

» “All use-by-dated buildings to be reinvented into modern infrastructure”

» “None of the concepts provide for car parking. To attract people away from Westfield we need easy and convenient access. Parents with children won’t want to come here if it’s too hard. Larger local businesses can’t survive if customers can’t easily park.”

» “…Why does Council not offer the shopkeepers some incentive to paint/restore/beautify the existing buildings along Oxford Street some of which are a bit run down. Come up with a beautification plan of existing structures. Anyway, where it the money coming from for all this public infrastructure work?”

» “Increases in heights and densities, where this does not result in overshadowing of residential properties on the southern side of Oxford Street, to cater for increases in population and demand for housing. Incentives for developers to pay for proposed public improvements, not ratepayers, need to be increased.”

» “Almost all of the ideas are great but will cost a fortune to turn into reality. Rate-payers will not want to foot the bill, so only through developer contributions will this ever happen. More development incentives need to be created.’

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Review of submissions

A total of five submissions were received by Waverley Council in relation to the West Oxford Street study. Four were made by individual members of the community and one was made by the Save West Bondi Junction group (Submission No. 4).

Submission No.1:

» The format for the Community Drop-In Session did not enable full community input to the design process.

» The charette process should not consider the bus depot site/airspace which is not part of the study area.

» Concepts should be within the existing height limits in the 2012 LEP.

Submission No. 2:

» The format for the Community Drop-In Session did not enable full community input to the design process.



Submission No.3:



» Any plan for West Oxford Street should put residents first and enhance the neighbourhood.

Submission No.4:

» Retention of Heritage Homes on Grafton Street. We are pleased that all concepts retained the heritage homes along Grafton Street.

» Not in accordance with the 2012 LEP. We are against any development that does not align with the current height and floor space ratios as stipulated in the 2012 LEP. All the proposals included a tower at the eastern end of the precinct that was in breach of the existing 2012 LEP. During the community presentation all design team members were questioned about the presence of this building on their plans by Save West Bondi Junction members. The three design teams in one way or another advised that this spot on the eastern end of the precinct could be used for a building greater in height than the 2012 LEP currently stipulates. We are further concerned that all design teams made use of this particular spot given it is this land the developer that prompted the charette process has option on to develop. We can only assume council guidance led to this, though not being present can’t be sure of this assumption.

» Waverley Bus Depot. We are particularly concerned that council members who were present at the charettes did not advise the design teams the bus depot should not form part of the consideration area following the confirmation by the State Government that it wasn't for sale and the Mayoral Minute that it excluded it from the process. The Hill Thalis and in particular the Simpson + Wilson concepts included extensive development of the site. We are against the development of the bus depot. May we ask why council members present who were aware of both the State Government position and the Mayoral minute not provide guidance to the design teams on this?

» Centennial Parklands development. We are perplexed as to why such consideration and time in the designs was given to land within Centennial Parklands. This area was outside of the precinct and outside the control of Waverley Council. The concepts presented for these spaces appear highly unlikely given


the cost involved in development and can only be considered to be sweeteners to encourage community endorsement for other commercially driven development.

» Community feedback. We are disappointed that yet again council bungled the community engagement process. The changing of the venue late in the piece and the non-provision of printed materials to alert people of the venue change surely resulted in less community being aware of the event. Further the hurried feedback period is disappointing to say the least. The review process on the night was shambolic. People were crowded around small printouts with text only readable when up-close. There was no presentation from the design teams on their concepts. Instead the designers engaged in one-on-one discussions that many members personally found difficult to engage with, hear clearly or make sense of. Considering the previous issues with community feedback we can only assume this is due to Council not appropriately valuing this part of the process or a more sinister motive.

Submission No.5:

» Reiterates issues raised in Submission No. 4

Attachment: Completed feedback forms

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Minutes

No. Item Action

1. Concept 1: Hill Thalis

WOC: supports upgrading pedestrian connections

SYW:

- Question raised that moving traffic off Sye Einfeld onto Grafton Street to access centre of Bondi Junction will actually move traffic onto Nelson Street

- Potentially allow cutting back towards edge of reservoir (where oleander hedge is) if engineering correctly.

RMS:

- Stage and queuing modelling will be needed, need to test capacity but has potential (referring to new intersection at Ocean Street and slip lane along Syd Einfeld Drive)

- Like how is reinforces entry grid

- Like principles of ‘resolving traffic’

CPMPT:

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Meeting: West Oxford Street Precinct Plan. Government Agencies Workshop

Date: 14 May 2014Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm Location: Tamarama Room, Council Chambers, Bondi Road, Bondi Junction

Attendees: Geoff Reinhard, CPMPTSteven Brown, RMSMichael Sheridan, RMSRobert Tarabay, STALauren Templeman, Dept of Planning & EnviroPaul Mulley, Sydney WaterStella Agagiotis, Randwick CouncilSimon Ip, Randwick CouncilGibran Khouri, Randwick CouncilJoanna Hole, Randwick CouncilTom Jones, Woollahra Council Darlene Van der Breggen, GAOBarbara Schaffer, GAOPeter Monks, Waverley Council George Bramis, Waverley CouncilValerie Giammarco, Waverley CouncilSascha Martin, Waverley Council

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- agree that greater width in footpath makes better connection between Oxford St and Centennial Park

- Better access into park, agree to activate corner and improve connections

STA:

- Bus depot admin building relocation, alot of cost for safety and visual benefit

- Admin building along Oxford Street would need to be safe with natural gas from buses parked below

- Relocation would help with bus manoeuvring

- Short term they could accommodate development at ground floor along Oxford Street of the scheme

- Bus depot is at capacity (currently parking buses at other depots)

- Bus stop on Oxford Street could be relocated further west on Oxford infront of centennial parklands.

2 Concept 2: Rod Simpson

WOC:

- Loss of slip lane is substantial and will make traffic worse

- Centennial park is blurred/ scheme erodes edge of centennial park

- Corner of centennial park should be ‘public open space’

RW:

- Connection of active recreation in a prominent location is positive

- Wise and look at redevelopment of site because when light rail comes on line some buses may be terminated and so more bus parking space may be freed up. Not in EIS at the moment (only express buses and services replicated by tram).

SYW:

- Reservoir is very much operational at the moment

- Network reservoir feeds would need to be totally redirected

- Concerned about relocation of bus depot, and where it will go?

STA:

- There could be a bus interchange at north side of bike hub and pick up at back of hub

- The bus stop in front of depot could go (on Oxford Street) meaning around 50% of buses are not needed to run in front of the depot city bound (on way back there may be issues in terms of locating a bus stop)

- Many buses can use left in / left out at Grafton Street

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3. Concept 3: Archrival

SYW:

- Open to doing something on the brick wall and pumping station and will provide more information about the life of the reservoir

WOC:

- Blue on Sydney map should be clearer to show they are mapping where regional galleries are located

- Water towers could also be used as viewing towers with restaurant on top

- Great concept/ destination/ landmark. Very strong

STA:

- In four buses must ramp down to access street level surface

- Can’t take buses away unless the tram reduces need for buses. That is the only way to sustainably reduce number of buses

RMS:

- Doesn’t address traffic issues. Should address traffic issues more

- Is there a demand to improve water capacity and make more water towers for future use

- Very interesting to mark the history of water on the site. One of the first places Sydney got water

GAO:

- Visual connection to water consumption / usage. Environmental awareness

SYW

4. General

RMS:

- TfNSW input is required. It would be so good to talk to them. Ask Chris Proctor.

- RMS will provide WC bus network planning input

- Commonality of schemes is pedestrian use. Get more pedestrians easily using the space. More emphaisis

- Simplifying is good. Making it more legible and quick to make sense

WOC:

- High grade excellent visioning. Sensible directions for progress

GAO:

- Which mode is prioritised?

- Everything (peds/ cyclists/ buses/ cars) should have same priority is

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WC:

- Right hand from York Road north bound turning east into OxfordStreet should be included/ considered for all schemes.

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RMS comments fyi regardsValerie Giammarco Coordinator - Urban Design & Heritage Strategic Town Planning Waverley Council (02) 9369 8072 [email protected]

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Hi Valerie,I've made a few comments about the West Oxford Street concept plans. Michael Sheridan may send through some further comments. I was hoping to send combined RMS comments later today, bit I will be away from my desk for the rest of the day.

Concept 1

Great idea of rationalising the two intersections at Ocean Street and York Road into one intersection and creating a more defined entrance to Bondi Junction. Extensive traffic modelling would be required of this option to determine the lane capacity required, particularly for westbound movements continuing along Oxford Street, right turn movements from Oxford St (west) to Oxford St (east) and right turn movements from Syd Einfeld Drive to

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Ocean St. A wider pedestrian/cycle bridge over Syd Einfeld Drive would be beneficial. The slip lane connections between Syd Einfeld Lane and Grafton Street are concerning. During peak shopping

periods at Westfield, the proposal is likely to cause extensive queuing along Syd Einfeld Drive, potentially affecting signal operations at Old South Head Road. The centre lane of Syd Einfeld Drive may also be affected with motorists jumping the queue. It may also exacerbate congestion on the local road system, particularly Grafton Street and Nelson Street. Such a proposal would require extensive modelling of the effects on the local road network and Syd Einfeld Drive. The left turn slip lane from Syd Einfeld Drive to Oxford Street (east) may need to be retained.

If Syd Einfeld Drive is to be re-'imagined as an urban boulevard, the issue of roadside hazards on an 80 km/h road need to be considered in any design.

Concept 2

Does not address the existing traffic issues and with the removal of the slip lane west of York Road, it reduces capacity for traffic heading towards the city.

The bike hub concept is applauded, however it still needs to address the issue of a safe route for pedestrians and cyclists between the eastern side of the intersection and this proposed hub.

As Nelson Street provides a signalised access point between Grafton Street and Oxford Street, it is a rat run for traffic to and from Westfield (and Woollahra). Any proposed calming of Nelson Street would need to investigate other ways of distributing traffic between Oxford Street and Grafton Street.

The concept does not assist bus movements into and out of the area, however it is acknowledged that this is also dependent on light rail in the area and the capacity needs of Sydney Buses into the future.

Concept 3

As was the case with concept 2, it does not address traffic congestion issues in the vicinity, nor does it improve pedestrian or cycle access through the intersection.

It is unclear how the slip lane will be treated under this concept and may result in reduced capacity for car and bus traffic heading towards city.

The multiple water tower idea is an intriguing concept.

General CommentsThe key issues in the area are considered to be traffic congestion/ capacity at the intersections of York Rd, Syd Einfeld Drive and Ocean Street; bus movements in the area; location of Bus Stops at Centennial Park and outside the depot; and the design of safe pedestrian and cyclist routes through the intersections and near the Centennial Park gate. Sydney Buses also have numerous operational issues within the depot site and at the Oxford Street entrance. These issues need to be addressed before the area is activated for greater pedestrian and cyclist use. The Hill Thalis concept plans attempt to address some of these issues, although the other two concepts do have some great urban design ideas. Kind regards,Stephen BrownRoad Network Officer | Road Network South T 02 8849 2491 F 02 8849 8745 www.rms.nsw.gov.au

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