Development Control Plan No Wolli Creek

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1 Development Control Plan No Wolli Creek Effective from 18 August 2006 Prepared by Urban Planning Unit

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4 1.1 Preliminary Name of this plan This plan is Rockdale Development Control Plan No. 62 Wolli Creek (referred to in this plan as DCP No. 62 or this DCP ) Land to which this plan applies DCP No. 62 applies to land in the Wolli Creek Redevelopment Area, generally bounded by Wolli Creek to the north, the Southern & Western Suburbs Ocean Outfall Sewer (SWSOOS) to the west, Innesdale Road to the south, Marsh Street to the east and Brodie Spark Drive, Lusty Street and the Cooks River to the North, as shown on Figure 1.1 -Wolli Creek Re-development Area. This DCP does not apply to land immediately surrounding the Wolli Creek Railway Station (referred to as the Railway Precinct ) which is the subject of Development Control Plan No Relationship to other plans Rockdale Local Environmental Plan 2000 (LEP 2000) is the principal planning instrument applying to the land covered by this plan. This DCP complements LEP 2000 with specific planning objectives and design guidelines for development on the land covered by this plan. In the event of an inconsistency between LEP 2000 and this plan, the provisions of LEP 2000 prevail. Clause 12 of LEP 2000 requires all development to be consistent with the relevant zone objectives. The objectives for the Residential 2(d), 10(a1) and 10(a) zones are in clauses 28, 55B and 55C of LEP The Residential Flat Design Code prepared by the then NSW Department of Infrastructure Planning and Natural Resources should be used as a guide for new development, and the design of new buildings should generally conform with the objectives and guidelines in the Code. Councils Residential Amenity Improvement Strategy (RAIS) will apply to all residential development. The relevant provisions of RAIS are included in Table 5.1 in this DCP Preparation of this plan This DCP has been prepared in accordance with section 72 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, and Part 3 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation Commencement of this plan This DCP was approved by the Council under clause 21 (1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 and will commence on 18 August Repeal of planning instruments This DCP repeals Rockdale Development Control Plan No. 49 North Arncliffe and Rockdale Development Control Plans Nos. 12 and 54.

5 1.2 Background The redevelopment potential of Wolli Creek was discussed and tested during a charrette process held in 1994, where over 500 residents, owners, employers, workers and government representatives were given the opportunity to contribute their ideas and to shape the outcomes for the area. This DCP reflects a clear set of objectives many of which were derived during the charrette and subsequent planning for the area. Much of Wolli Creek is presently used for industrial purposes, however some of the under-utilised sites have now been approved for redevelopment and construction has begun in Residential Precinct 1. This DCP will continue to facilitate the redevelopment of the area for mixed uses, including employment, residential and recreational purposes in order to take full advantage of the area s proximity to Wolli Creek Station, Port Botany, the M5 Motorway, Sydney CBD and the Airport.

6 1.3 Purpose and Aims of this Document The purpose of this DCP is to support the controls contained in Rockdale LEP 2000 by providing a detailed vision and strategic direction for Wolli Creek along with urban design, environmental objectives and performance criteria to facilitate the redevelopment of the area. This DCP aims to achieve a high quality urban environment which represents a balance between development, conservation and environmental sustainability. The specific aims of this DCP are: a) to provide a vision and key strategies to guide development in Wolli Creek; b) to provide detailed urban design objectives and performance criteria to ensure that development responds to its context and the overall vision established for Wolli Creek; c) to ensure design is environmentally sustainable and takes into account the sensitivity of environmental issues which affect the area; and d) to provide for flexibility and an integrated approach to the development process. 1.4 How this Document is structured This document is divided into 2 Parts and 8 interrelated sections. PART 1 - STRATEGY Section 1 DCP User Guide- provides information to assist users of this DCP by outlining the background, broad aims and rationale of the Plan. Section 2 Vision, Aims and Objectives -establishes the vision and more detailed aims and objectives for Wolli Creek as a mixed use area. Section 3 Movement - establishes the desired movement patterns in the area for vehicles, public transport, pedestrians and bicycles. Section 4 Public Domain - identifies the location for new open space and sets the rationale for improvements to the public domain. PART 2 DEVELOPMENT CONTROL Part 5 - Precinct Strategies and Urban Form - The precinct strategies identify the desired structure and outcomes for the area and establishes the principles to guide development in each precinct. This section also provides the urban form parameters and the building design objectives and performance criteria by which development will be assessed by Council. Part 6 Services - identifies the existing and future utility services and infrastructure provision for the area. Part 7- Heritage Management - identifies aspects of heritage management required to protect and enhance heritage items in Wolli Creek. Part 8 Environmental Management - deals with environment issues which require appropriate treatment during redevelopment. These include contaminated soil and waste disposal, flooding and water management, noise and vibration and air quality. Appendices-A Glossary of terms is included at the end of the document to assist in understanding the Plan requirements especially in terms of urban design. A Bibliography is also included.!

7 1.5 How to Use this Document This DCP is a guide to property owners and developers for the preparation of development applications and will be used by Rockdale City Council in their assessment of these applications. It also provides information to residents and the community on what development will be encouraged in the area. It should be read in conjunction with Rockdale LEP The provisions of the LEP have legal weight and therefore should be considered as the primary regulating document to be supported by the provisions of this DCP. Within this DCP, the Vision, Aims and Precinct Strategies identify the general structure of Wolli Creek and intent for redevelopment. This is supplemented by detailed objectives and performance criteria to which development will be assessed against. Each sub-section of the Urban Design and Built Form sections include a brief Explanation, which provides background information on what the sub-section is about, specific Objectives outlining what the sub-section is trying to achieve and Performance criteria (which indicate how the nominated objectives might be satisfied by developments). Other Council planning documents will also need to be complied with. 1.6 The Application Process Applications All land within Wolli Creek has been included in a defined development site. The intention of this is to achieve orderly and integrated development of a Precinct on a street-block by street-block basis, rather than encouraging piecemeal development of the area. This will allow the Council to properly regulate and integrate the scale, location and mix of buildings and land uses within the precinct. Where a development application is lodged for development on part of an identified development site, the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of Council, that the whole of the development site can be developed generally in accordance with the DCP provisions applying to the whole of the site The various chapters of this DCP set out the specific matters which must be addressed or provided at the application stage. "

8 1.6.2 Developer Contributions The redevelopment of Wolli Creek will increase the demand for public amenities, public services and infrastructure requiring the provision of new facilities or services or the embellishment of existing services. As a condition of development consent all development will be required to make a monetary contribution towards those amenities and services under section 94 of the EP&A Act. Contributions will generally be sought for: road works, traffic management, public transport and on street parking facilities, pedestrian and cyclist facilities, flood mitigation and stormwater management facilities, streetscape improvements, including street furniture, lighting, landscaping and the undergrounding of utility services, open space, community facilities, and administration and management of the s94 contributions plan, as specified in the Rockdale Section 94 Contributions Plan (However, Council s preference is for major developments, wherever possible, to provide such amenities and services as works in kind, and appropriate provisions have been included in the Rockdale Section 94 Contributions Plan to encourage this) Consultation Prior to lodgement of any application, it is important that prospective applicants liaise with the relevant Council officers and various public authorities and service providers to discuss the proposal, identify any potential problems, and ascertain their specific requirements or standards. Once an application has been lodged, Council is obliged by law, or required by its own policies, to carry out certain consultation in respect of certain applications. Guidance on what consultation and concurrence provisions may apply to a particular application is provided in Table A below, however there may be others. #

9 Table A Consultation ISSUE CONSULTATION Traffic- Parking and Transport Pedestrian paths and cycleways Height Roads and Traffic Authority in relation to SEPP 11, traffic generation and intersection design; The NSW Police and emergency service providers; and Sydney Buses and local bus operators. Bicycle NSW. Sydney Airports Corporation Limited (SACL) for buildings higher than 15.24m above existing ground level; Construction cranes that will exceed the 51m AHD height limit will require special approval of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority through the SACL; and In preparing any application involving the erection of a building with a height of greater than 33 metres AHD, the applicant is to consult with all telecommunication service providers to ascertain whether there is a need to install telecommunication facilities on the top of that building. Lighting Coloured lights likely to cause conflict irrespective of their intensity and proposals should be referred to the Sydney Airports Corporation Limited (SACL) for detailed guidance. Services tting an application, the applicant is to consult with all relevant service providers to ascertain: Heritage Management the location of existing services within or adjacent to the site; any requirements of the service provider relating to the upgrading, supplementation or relocation of services (including the relocation of certain services underground, as required by the Council under the provisions of this Plan, or any relocation necessitated by the widening or construction of a road, as may be required by the provisions of this DCP); any requirements of the service provider for the provision of service facilities within the development site; and any fees or charges which may be payable to the service provider. Heritage Office in relation to development within the vicinity of Tempe House; Any development on land containing a heritage item or in the vicinity of a heritage item (and which will be visible from that item) will be referred to Council s Heritage Adviser. Waterways Any development application within 40m of a waterway should consult with Department of Land s and Department of Fisheries. Crime Prevention Local Police Crime Prevention Officer (see Rockdale DCP No. 67)

10 1.7 What Development does this Plan apply to? Development to which this plan applies This DCP applies primarily to major new development and is not intended to apply to development of a minor nature Development to which this Plan does not apply This DCP is not intended to apply to a) Development for which consent is not required under Rockdale Development Control Plan No. 57 Exempt and Complying Development; b) Minor alterations to existing buildings and works (including internal alteration which do not increase the gross floor area of a building) or new buildings or works of a minor nature, but which do not involve a change of use or involve alterations or additions to a building or work identified as, or on land containing, a heritage item ; c) Development for which is intended to carry on a permissible employment generating use and does not exceed a maximum floor space ratio of.75:1; d) Applications for changing the use of land or an existing building, or for the use of a new building, involving (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) using any approved retail space for any shop use (other than a use involving an approved or proposed shop retailing bulky goods or a shop proposing to trade earlier than 7.30 am or later than 9.00 pm); or using any approved office space for any office use; or using any space previously approved for any use (other than a residential use) as an office, subject to compliance with the Council s car parking requirements; or using land or a building for any other permissible purpose (other than as a shop or a residential use or a use on land which has been released by the Council for redevelopment under the provisions of this DCP), subject to compliance with the Council s car parking requirements, but which do not involve a heritage item; e) All applications for modification of consents under section 96 of the EP&A Act, where the original consent was granted prior to the commencement of this DCP - (other than applications on land within Residential Precinct 1 which may result in the amenity of adjacent developments being adversely affected or applications which involve a heritage item. $

11 2.1 The Setting Metropolitan Context New transport infrastructure including the Airport Rail Line, Eastern Distributor, the M5 East and the Western Sydney Orbital, has changed the nature and pattern of development throughout the Sydney Region. As Australia s major business and financial centre, Sydney is a Global City providing excellent access to markets throughout the Asia Pacific Region. An important component of Sydney s Global City status is the corridor stretching from North Ryde to City South. Wolli Creek forms the southern anchor of this crescent by virtue of its location and major public infrastructure elements including the Wolli Creek Interchange Station, M5 motorway and close proximity to Sydney International Aiport. This provides Wolli Creek with direct access by rail to south-western, southern and eastern Sydney, direct motorway access to Port Botany, south-western and eastern Sydney and the CBD, thus making it one of the most accessible places to live and work in the Sydney Metropolitan Region. Fig. 2 1 Metropolitan Context Economic global crescent!"!

12 2.1.2 Regional Context Wolli Creek is the northern gateway to the St. George Region, while retaining direct links to Sydney Airport, the Central Industrial Area and Port Botany. It also forms part of a growing redevelopment zone extending along the Airport Rail Line linking Wolli Creek to Sydney s international and domestic terminals, Mascot, Green Square and the CBD. Wolli Creek has the potential to link to an extended regional open space network linking Botany Bay, Cooks Cove, Cahill Park and the Cooks River foreshore to Waterworth Park, Alexandra Canal and out to Homebush Bay. Wolli Creek s location, adjacent to the proposed Cooks Cove redevelopment, will ensure the area establishes the southern extent of Sydney s economic hub of activity, and will result in the much needed upgrading of the Cooks River foreshore. Wolli Creek s accessibility to the St. George Region and Sydney as a whole will potentially create the region s most significant employment base providing opportunities for new business to locate in the area.!!

13 2.1.3 Local Context Wolli Creek is located on the southern banks of the Cooks River and Wolli Creek. The land is very low lying and flood liable in most parts. Although many of the environmental characteristics of Wolli Creek are representative of an inner urban area which has undergone substantial change over many years, key environmental elements including the Cooks River and Wolli Creek Wetlands distinguish Wolli Creek and its character as unique. Fortunately, land adjoining the main waterways has been spared from industrial development, providing great opportunity to capitalise on the area s unique setting. Existing open space and environmental protection zones along the Cooks River and Wolli Creek have protected these locations and retained them as open space environments. Wolli Creek contains some significant heritage items, namely the Wolli Creek Wetlands, the Tempe House Precinct incorporating Tempe House, St. Magdalen Chapel and their setting on the Cooks River, and the SWSOOS (Southern and Western Suburbs Ocean Outfall Sewer). These items illustrate Wolli Creek s historical development and provide key reference points and landmarks in the area. The area is unusual, being relatively unfragmented with large landholdings. Being directly served by an interchange railway station on 3 lines and on and off ramps to the M5 and Sydney Orbital motorway, Wolli Creek provides a unique opportunity for mixed-use development of employment and higher density housing in an outstanding setting. Opportunity also exists for creating and capturing significant views of the region and waterways. Historical uses and a range of industrial and urban activities have had a substantial impact on the natural environment and land contamination will be an issue during Wolli Creek s redevelopment. Although located adjacent to the Airport, it is outside the flight path configuration thereby avoiding serious aircraft noise. However noise generated by the 2 railway lines and arterial roads will need to be mitigated.!#!

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16 2.2 Vision The vision for Wolli Creek is to create a high quality, high density urban environment, for living, working and recreation, containing a high level of urban activities focused on the area around Wolli Creek Railway Station. New development in Wolli Creek will be designed to spatially define streets, squares and public spaces, assisting in creating an interesting and diverse environment. It is intended that Wolli Creek will be a hub of activity with active street frontages, safe pedestrian environments and pleasant streets. The people who will live in Wolli Creek will have opportunities to walk to work as well as having access to a wide range of recreation, education, health, entertainment and shopping facilities either within Wolli Creek or easily accessible by public transport. The density of residential development will support an active and safe street environment throughout the day and evening, providing opportunities for outdoor cafes and restaurants and local shops along the major pedestrian routes to employment, transport and recreation areas. Arncliffe Street will form the main spine leading to the hub of activity in the Railway Precinct. It is proposed to evolve as the key image of Wolli Creek, similar to say, Darling Street, Balmain; Macleay Street, Potts Point; Glebe Point Road, Glebe and Norton Street, Leichhardt. The positive impact associated with the image projected by these streets is achieved by their mixed uses which will activate the street with people, day and night. Their positive image and vibrancy promotes success attracting a variety of commercial and recreation uses. Parked cars and slow moving vehicles characterise these streets, the parked cars being a buffer between pedestrians and moving traffic. The attractiveness of these street types adds value to surrounding residences and commercial activities as people prefer to locate within walking distance of these special streets. The success of Arncliffe Street is likely to, over time, spread to side streets.!!

17 2.3 Aims and Objectives Before granting consent to any application, the Council must be satisfied that the development will be consistent with the vision and key aims and objectives for the area Regional Role a) Capitalise on the regional importance and role of Wolli Creek s attributes and location, being 8km from Sydney CBD, containing a major railway interchange - one stop from the airport, and being close to the M5 Motorway on and off ramps. b) Capitalise on the potential role of Wolli Creek as an integral part of the City South Economic development zone; Land Uses a) Achieve a mix of landuses in Wolli Creek by allowing mixed use developments, flexible floor space and encouraging long life loose fit buildings; b) Provide a wide range of opportunities for different types of employment generating activities to meet regional and local needs; c) Recognise the importance of retaining existing employment uses in the area while at the same time encouraging new employment opportunities; d) Allow a suitable mix of uses including residential, commercial, retail and open space through appropriate siting of development and through careful attention to any potential issues of conflict such as noise; e) Encourage the establishment of facilities for tourists and business travellers in a location which is close to Sydney Airport Urban Form a) Ensure new development achieves good urban design outcomes by defining the urban design principles and urban form for the area; b) Ensure the amenity of residents is enhanced by maximising attractive outlooks and views from dwellings and maximising solar access to dwellings; c) Ensure a high standard and quality of housing through the design of buildings, public domain elements and utilities; d) Change the character of the area from a degraded industrial environment to a high quality residential and commercial precinct; e) Encourage developments to have active frontages to streets to increase security and passive surveillance for the safety of pedestrians and property; f) Ensure that the future development of the area, both buildings and urban spaces, is based on sound urban design principles.!&!

18 2.3.4 Heritage a) Protect and avoid negative impacts of development on Wolli Creek s heritage including Wolli Creek Wetlands, the SWSOOS and the Tempe House Precinct; b) Consider and take advantage of the SWSOOS and its location by incorporating it into an open space and pedestrian friendly setting; c) Retain and conserve street patterns, open spaces, natural areas, views and places of interest which contribute to the character of Wolli Creek, and encourage an overall sympathetic urban structure; d) Encourage developments at the backdrop to Tempe House to maintain and respect the historic integrity of this significant heritage item Transport/Traffic a) Achieve a 50/50 modal split of private car to other transport modes, for work related trips in Wolli Creek; b) Resolve transport and traffic issues in a manner that is consistent with the urban design principles for Wolli Creek; c) Ensure the flow of traffic on main traffic routes is not interrupted by the location of vehicular access points to development; d) Provide new link roads and access roads to create a more permeable road network to facilitate efficient vehicular access to and circulation within the area which can be conveniently used by all modes of transport; e) Provide sufficient parking to adequately service development, while at the same time managing the supply of parking to discourage excessive private car usage and encourage use of public transport and alternative transport modes to help prevent further congestion of the regional road system; f) Discourage the use of the area for commuter parking; g) Protect nearby residential areas from traffic generated by the station and by future development in the area.!'!

19 2.3.6 Pedestrian & Bicycle Movement a) Enhance local pedestrian and cycle routes and link them with regional networks, residential areas, work, shopping and recreation activities and public transport nodes. More specifically, promote opportunities to link Wolli Creek with Waterworth Park and Cahill Park; b) Provide appropriate amenities and facilities for those using public transport or bicycles; c) Develop a comprehensive network of public paths, streets, squares and open spaces that integrate existing and future development and open space; d) Provide pedestrian connections and views to and from public open spaces; e) Provide for equity of access, so that all people, including those with a disability, can move easily around the area and have ready access to all buildings and recreation and open space facilities; f) Ensure that Wolli Creek is a safe and secure area which maximises the safety of residents, workers and visitors at all times of the day and night Public Domain a) Ensure that the nature and distribution of public spaces, buildings and facilities enhances the public domain and links key features and activities within Wolli Creek; b) Provide or improve links to existing recreation areas and open space which surrounds Wolli Creek, particularly along the Cooks River foreshore; c) Provide for necessary acquisition of land to create a new Town Park and open the views to Cahill Park; d) Retain, manage and upgrade environmentally significant areas, including Wolli Creek Wetlands and the Cooks River; e) Emphasise the importance of streets as useable public spaces and as open space resources, not just traffic arteries, and to design, upgrade and manage them accordingly; f) Ensure streetscape elements, such as lighting, landscaping, paving, street furniture, signage and pedestrian/cycle links are of a high design standard and consistent with the Council s Streetscape Masterplan and provide for a safe environment for residents, workers and visitors; g) Ensure landscaping, both in the public and private domain, is capable of complementing the scale of development and creates high quality urban environment for living and working; h) Ensure the primary natural, topographical and landscape features including the Cooks River, Wolli Creek Wetlands are recognised and optimised by the built form.!(!

20 2.3.8 Community a) Establish a new highly urban community with facilities commensurate with the community s expectations; b) Provide appropriate and accessible community services and facilities to serve the expected increases in the number of people working and living in the area Views and Landmarks a) Ensure existing and potential views and vistas are identified and capitalised on with the considered location of roads and buildings particularly key heritage items such as the SWSOOS and Tempe House; b) Ensure key sites within Wolli Creek are developed as prominent landmark sites Utility Services (a) Ensure that there is adequate utility service provision staged in conjunction with new development; (b) Provide for the undergrounding of all utility services; (c) Encourage coordinated accommodation of all telecommunication transmission facilities on one building within the area, if at all possible, rather than in scattered locations throughout Wolli Creek Resource Conservation a) Promote the principles of ecologically sustainable development (ESD); b) Reduce reliance on fossil fuels by discouraging the excessive use of the private car and by promoting the use of public transport and other alternative transport modes; c) Preserve environmentally sensitive areas through instituting measures to protect and rehabilitate them; d) Encourage the construction of buildings and spaces within the area which aim to conserve energy and water and maintain solar access through their design, siting, and choice of materials; e) Encourage waste minimisation and recycling during both construction and operational phases of development.!")!

21 Environmental Management a) Be aware of potentially contaminated land and unhealthy building land and develop such land in a responsible manner ensuring the disposal of any contaminated material in accordance with the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) requirements; b) Appropriately address issues of noise and vibration as they have the potential to affect development in the area. This includes minimising the exposure to noise (industrial, rail, road and aircraft) through building siting and design and an appropriate land use mix in order to ensure an acceptable level of amenity is achieved; c) Maintain and improve air quality through maximising opportunities for a pedestrian, bicycle and public transport orientated environment in order to reduce car use in the area and through emission control and dust management, especially during construction; d) Acknowledge that the area is susceptible to flooding and incorporate the appropriate strategies to ensure public safety and minimise damage to property as a result of this; e) Provide for the enhancement of the area s stormwater drainage system to meet the needs of future development; f) Exercise appropriate water management strategies to minimise the effect of stormwater pollution on nearby waterways, encourage water conservation and reduce stormwater run off to minimise flooding; g) Provide for the management of wastes during both construction and operational phases of development; h) Protect and enhance natural systems, and promote the use of native species; i) Protect development, particularly residential development, from traffic noise, air, water and soil pollution, flooding and from natural or industrial hazards.!""!

22 3.1 Objectives a) To encourage and increase the multiple functions performed by streets; b) To minimise the amount of through traffic traversing the area and adjacent residential areas; c) To facilitate safe, accessible and convenient movement to, from, and within the area; d) To facilitate a road system which is interconnected, permeable and facilitates movement of all types, including vehicular, pedestrian, cycle and public transport travel; e) To make Wolli Creek Railway Station the focus for the area by making it legible and accessible; f) To achieve a 50/50 modal split for private car to other transport modes, for work related trips; g) To encourage the use of alternative transport modes to and from the area so as to reduce reliance on the private car; h) To manage the scale of development and the provision of parking to match the capacity of the road network. 3.2 Roads and traffic management strategy Roads & Traffic A connected and permeable road network provides ease of movement into, out of and within an area and thereby assists in its functioning. It also provides greater flexibility, allowing for maximum choice of land use and movement options in the future. In planning the road network for Wolli Creek the Council will require that priority be given to facilitating efficient access to and from the stations for all transport modes, particularly buses. The road system identified for Wolli Creek (fig 3.1) considers the optimum development in the area in terms of the form, scale and use and includes new access roads that will be required as a condition of consent and roads that will be funded through s94 contributions. The requirements for traffic lanes, parking lanes, intersections and new roads have been identified to cope with the projected development and population levels in Wolli Creek. This network acknowledges that streets are multi-purpose in function acting as pedestrian, transport, cycle and utility corridors, while acting as urban and public spaces in which people congregate. A hierarchy of roads has been established and new link and access roads have been identified to cope with the expected intensity of development. In some instances certain roads will be access denied to vehicles (when developed) due to the intensity of new development, the projected carrying capacity of roads, as well as urban design objectives. Therefore an alternative access road will need to be constructed by the developer to Council s satisfaction. The existing street pattern in Wolli Creek is to remain, however street widening, intersection upgrading, traffic controls and a number of additional roads are necessary to cater for new development and to address the impacts of the new M5 Motorway ramps at the Princes Highway. New streets will increase access, frontages and activity to the area. The Council's Traffic Study for Wolli Creek has identified that future development in the area will require provision of the following traffic elements and improvements to the road system. Table A and Fig. 3.2 indicates the future road and traffic requirements for Wolli Creek which will be funded through s94 contributions.

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24 TABLE A s94 funded roads, traffic management and parking facilities Ref. No. Location Description of proposed works RT1 New link road from Princes Highway (opposite Land acquisition and road construction Gertrude Street) to Arncliffe Street RT1A Intersection improvements at Princes Highway Amplify traffic signals and Gertrude Street RT1B Intersection improvements at Gertrude Street Install traffic signals (west extension) and Arncliffe Street RT1C Widening of Gertrude Street, northern side Land acquisition and road construction between Princes Highway and Levey Street RT2 New link road from Levey Street (opposite Land acquisition and road construction Gertrude Street) to Marsh Street RT2A Intersection improvements at Gertrude Street Install traffic signals (east extension) and Marsh Street RT3 New link road from Lusty Street to Guess Land acquisition and road construction Avenue RT4 Widening and reconstruction of Lusty Street, Land acquisition on southern side and road west of Arncliffe Street construction RT5 Widening of Brodie Spark Drive between Lusty Land acquisition on both sides and road Street and Princes Highway construction RT6 Widening of Arncliffe Street between Lusty Land acquisition on both sides and road Street and SWSOOS construction RT9 Improvements to Lusty Street on west side of Construct turning bays at west and east ends the Illawarra Railway Line RT10 Widening of Princes Highway, west side Land acquisition and road construction between Burrows Street and Brodie Spark Drive RT11 Intersection improvements at Princes Highway Widening of east side of highway, reconstruct and Brodie Spark Drive intersection to include turning lanes and installation of traffic signals RT12 Intersection improvements at Lusty Street, Installation of roundabout Arncliffe Street and Brodie Spark Drive RT13 Upgrading of intersection at Princes Highway, Modify intersection for improved traffic West Botany Street and future link road (RT14) facilities RT14 Future link road from Princes Highway Land acquisition and road construction (opposite West Botany Street) to new mid-block access road RT15 Intersection improvements at Arncliffe Street, Modify intersection for improved traffic Allen Street and Wollongong Road facilities RT16 Other traffic management facilities in the area Includes supplementary management devices and signage RT17A Safety improvements to Wollongong Road Reduction of road width, construction of new railway underpass footpath and straighten/realign intersection RT17B Safety improvements to Guess Avenue railway Construct new pavement, kerb and gutter and underpass footpath, provide signage RT18 Traffic management facilities in Wollongong Includes management devices and signage Road system RT19 On street parking management facilities on Signage roads within and adjacent to area RT20 Intersection improvements at Bonar Street and Construct median islands and roundabout Guess Avenue PT1 Public transport improvements on roads within area Bus shelters and signage, bus lanes within carriageways

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26 3.2.2 Vehicular Access to New Development Vehicular access to new development will be denied along the Princes Highway (west side) Gertrude Street (south side), Arncliffe Street (east side) and Argyle Street to properties shown in Fig 3.3 for reasons of traffic flow, safety, accessibility and urban design. Alternative access arrangements will need to be constructed and dedicated to Council by the developer, by way of an access road as shown in Fig 3.4 for the section of the road that adjoins the Bonnie Doon Channel (see Council s Streetscape Masterplan for more information). This road must be constructed to Council s specifications and dedicated to Council at no cost. The new access roads will service development on either side of the road, however the number of access points should be limited to one point of entry and exit for each development. These roads must have frontages which encourage surveillance of the street and not just function as a service road. New developments are encouraged to provide internal lanes and access ways to assist in minimising the number of vehicular entry and exit points on the new road. Fig. 3.3 New roads funded by developers and roads access denied. Fig. 3.4 Access road along the Bonnie Doon Channel

27 3.3 Pedestrian Paths and Cycle ways The Wolli Creek area is located at, or near a number of regional open space corridors which mostly follow local waterways. These include the Cooks River valley (which links downstream with Cook Park and the Botany Bay foreshore), the Wolli Creek valley (which will become the focus of a new regional park), the Rockdale Wetlands Corridor and the Alexandra Canal (proposed by Marrickville and South Sydney Councils as a future recreation corridor). The Kurnell to Homebush Bay cycleway, which is presently being developed, passes close to Wolli Creek, and cycle routes identified in the St. George Bikeplan also traverse the area. The area therefore has excellent opportunities to take advantage of its local and regional accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists, and to promote them as viable alternative transport modes to and from Wolli Creek. Linkages have been identified to better connect streets and open space for easy access and increased choice of movement. The pedestrian and cycles network will focus on providing direct access to Wolli Creek Station and open space areas along the waterways and will link with external pedestrian and cycle routes and between the eastern and western halves of Wolli Creek. Streets in the area will be designed and developed as pedestrian-friendly environments, not just as traffic arteries, and the roadways themselves will be designed for safe use by a variety of transport modes, including bicycles. Additional pedestrian and cycle facilities proposed in Wolli Creek include: A footbridge over Princes Highway at Gertrude Street; A pathway on top of the SWSOOS between Arncliffe Street and Princes Highway; Underpass beneath the SWSOOS between Thompson and Lusty Street; Bridge over Wolli Creek to Waterworth Park; Underpass beneath Princes Highway at Cooks River; Pedestrian and cycle path along Cooks River foreshore and link path to Arncliffe Street

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29 3.4 Public Transport The Department of Transport, the State Rail Authority and Sydney Buses recognise that Wolli Creek Station will be a key rail interchange for the broader area. This may include feeder bus services from adjoining suburbs and existing bus routes may be diverted through or extended to the station. The provision of these services could assist in alleviating congestion on the road network around the airport. In order for the station to function efficiently, and maximise the opportunities and attractiveness for people to use public transport, it is essential that convenient uncongested road access is provided and maintained. Roads and intersections will be designed to accommodate buses, regular bus stops and bus shelters, while maintaining user safety. 3.5 Parking To reduce traffic congestion, car usage and to achieve a 50% modal split, between private car / and other forms of transport, for work related trips a policy of parking restraint for employment based uses in the area has been adopted requiring any employment uses to provide less on site car parking than would otherwise be required. Limited on site parking will be permitted to serve the essential parking needs of developments and to keep them attractive to prospective tenants. An eventual 50% "modal split" target has been adopted with the plan endeavouring to encourage at least half of the future workers in this area to travel to work by public transport. Commuter parking would also contribute to the peak hour congestion in the local road network and therefore it is not proposed to construct or allow any commuter car parking at Wolli Creek, although some parking at Wolli Creek station has been provided for people with disabilities. Limited short term parking will be allowed along the streets in the area to create activity and to allow people convenient access to local shops and businesses. On street parking will be incorporated into the overall design and carrying capacity of the road network to permit short stay trips, assist in encouraging activity and to serve as a buffer between traffic and pedestrians in Wolli Creek. "

30 4.1 Objectives a) Achieve a high quality public domain, including streets and recreational spaces that are safe, can be used and enjoyed all year round, are fully accessible to all people, and are suitably landscaped and maintained; b) Integrate major recreational areas, including the Wolli Creek Wetlands, the Tempe House Precinct and Cahill Park into the regional network of open space; c) Ensure the open space and recreational needs of future residents and visitors are accommodated in Wolli Creek; d) Provide local open space within the area and a town park to supplement private recreational areas within development. 4.2 Public Domain Strategy Regional Opportunities Wolli Creek s location, on the Cooks River and being the northern gateway to the St. George Region will increase its role as a destination for recreational pursuits for the region as a whole. Currently, Wolli Creek has some well established but under-utilised, regional open space elements that can be capitalised on including Cooks River, Wolli Creek and Cahill Park. These spaces can be better utilised with possible future linkages to external regional open space including Waterworth Park, Kendrick Park, Tempe Reserve and the proposed Alexandra Canal redevelopment. Fig. 4.1 Regional Open Space

31 4.2.2 Local Opportunities Wolli Creek contains a number of significant local open space opportunities including Cahill Park, the Cooks River foreshore and Wolli Creek Wetlands. The acquisition of land for new or extended open space areas have also been identified within the areas including land for the Lusty Street Reserve, Town Park and extension of Cahill Park along Gertrude Street. The Interciti site and grounds of Tempe House contains publicly accessible open space areas and Tempe House and the Cooks River foreshore. Figure 4.2 identifies these local open space opportunities. A Streetscape Design Manual for the treatment of the public domain has also been prepared and supplements the provisions of this Plan. Figure 4.3 illustrates the key concepts for the treatment of the public domain and streets in Wolli Creek.

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33 Streetscape Master Plan In order to coordinate the design and implementation of improvements to the streetscape and landscaping of public spaces within the entire Wolli Creek area, Council has prepared a Streetscape Master Plan for the area. The intent of this plan is to enhance the urban quality of Wolli Creek from a brownfields industrial site to a high quality urban precinct through streetscape improvements including landscaping, street furniture and the undergrounding of utility services. The Plan will assist in creating a sense of continuity and cohesiveness in the area by establishing a theme and landscape character conducive to each precinct s strategy, built form and landuse. Cahill Park Active recreational facilities are provided in areas of expansive open space because of their space requirements and potential for these activities to impact on adjoining uses. Cahill Park has been developed in this manner and will continue to serve this role within Wolli Creek. Additional land parcels have been identified along the northern side of Gertrude Street for future acquisition to increase the size of Cahill Park and visual links to Cooks River from Gertrude Street. Detailed plans for the future embellishment of Cahill Park are yet to be developed. Figure 4.4 Possible concepts for Cahill Park. Source: Wolli Creek Streetscape Design Manual

34 Town Park A town park is proposed at the corner of Guess Avenue, Arncliffe Street and Mount Olympus Boulevarde for passive recreational use. This space will be highly landscaped in a formal setting with street furniture and an artwork or water feature. Buildings adjoining and / or fronting this space should take advantage of the outlook, addressing and opening up to this public space. Buildings must have an active street level frontage or contain uses compatible with casual surveillance of the park. Buildings fronting this space must be highly articulated and designed to a high architectural standard commensurate with its open space setting. Solar access must be maintained to the Town Park particularly during winter. Fig 4.5 Possible concept for Town Park. Source: Wolli Creek Streetscape Design Manual "

35 SWSOOS (Southern and Western Suburbs Ocean Outfall Sewer) The SWSOOS aqueduct and its arches are an important heritage item in Wolli Creek. The establishment of an open space network adjacent to the SWSOOS aqueduct will optimise its setting and its heritage significance as an important visual element in Wolli Creek. A local road or shareway adjacent to the SWSOOS will give it greater identity and increase accessibility to the aqueduct. Pedestrian and cycle linkages under, over or along the SWSOOS will assist in better connecting Wolli Creek with the surrounding established area. New buildings fronting the SWSOOS shall provide an active and attractive frontage to this feature. Fig. 4.6 Cross section of possible treatment of SWSOOS. Source: Wolli Creek Streetscape Design Manual

36 Fig. 4.7 Artistic impression of possible treatment of SWSOOS. Source: Wolli Creek Streetscape Design Manual Lusty Street Reserve A new neighbourhood park will be established at the western end of Lusty Street where it meets the SWSOOS aqueduct. This park will optimise the heritage significance of the SWSOOS and its arches and provide a pedestrian link through the SWSOOS to the Ray Oxford Reserve on the western side of the SWSOOS. This park will be a passive recreation area and may contain some children s play facilities. Ray Oxford Reserve Ray Oxford Reserve, on the western side of the SWSOOS, is proposed to be extended and will from part of the provision for open space in Wolli Creek. Together with the proposed local park on the eastern side of the SWSOOS, this reserve will form part of the overall open space network in Wolli Creek. #

37 Streets and footpaths Existing and future streets within Wolli Creek are also important public spaces and will be developed and managed as pedestrian-friendly environments in accordance with the Streetscape Design Manual, not just as traffic arteries. Pedestrian and cycle linkages will be provided in open space areas and will link with the Cooks River and Wolli Creek open space/ recreation corridor. Access to Cooks River and use of Tempe House grounds Public access will continue to be maintained to the Cooks River Foreshore and the Tempe House grounds via a series of publicly accessible walkways and boardwalks along the Cooks River foreshore and parklands around Tempe house. Wolli Creek Wetlands The Wolli Creek Wetland area is currently zoned Environmental Protection and the protection, conservation and rehabilitation of this area is of high importance. Possible managed public access to this feature should be investigated in the future. Children s Playground Opportunity exists for additional children s playground facilities in an appropriate and accessible location in or near Wolli Creek. Play equipment may be provided in Cahill Park, Lusty Street Reserve and / or the new Town Park. Landscaping of Service Corridors Planting along service corridors should be addressed by a landscaping plan. Such a plan has been carried out for part of the East Hills Railway Line for the grade-separated junction between KM to KM 7.840, a site broadly covering the area between the Illawarra/ East Hills line junction and Turrella station. This report was prepared on behalf of the Rail Services Authority by the Friends of Wolli Creek and presents a strategy for planting and treatment of species which are native to the Wolli Creek valley and suitable to the established ecosystem, are suitable to the topography and provide adequate visual screening for local residents. These are embodied in specific strategies for sections of the corridor in order to cope with site specific topographical and other factors and to establish an appropriate landscaping procedure. Similar plans to the above plan for part of the East Hills rail corridor should be undertaken for the other service corridors. Illawarra Line Service Corridor The service corridor occupied by the Illawarra Line is to be appropriately landscaped in recognition of its prominent location and to integrate it into the overall development of the area. Landscaping of the railway corridors shall be based on the Revegetation Plan for the grade-separated junction on the East Hills Railway Line which was undertaken by the Friends of Wolli Creek for the Rail Services Authority. $