February 2017Welcome to your monthly update on Australia's largest transport project, WestConnex.M4 Widening updatesG-Loop opened @ HomebushIn late January the new G-Loop access ramp at Centenary Drive, Homebush was opened - the first section of the M4 Widening project to be opened to traffic. It was opened by NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and the Federal Minister for Urban Infrastructure Paul Fletcher. The G-Loop has changed for the better one of Sydney's busiest bottlenecks, especially during the peak period. The removal of traffic lights at the intersection produces free flowing access and eases congestion heading north and south along Centenary and Homebush Bay Drives. Traffic heading south along Homebush Bay Drive to turn from the left lane to head west along the M4 and traffic heading north along Centenary Drive to turn left to head west along the M4 without being stopped by traffic lights. Watch the video below to see how the G-Loop works.New M4 viaduct opened to trafficThe 2.5km raised section of the M4 motorway between Parramatta and Auburn - known as the viaduct - was opened to traffic by the new Minister for WestConnex Stuart Ayres earlier this month. The viaduct has been opened to enable resurfacing works to be carried out on the westbound carriageway of the existing motorway. Four lanes will open to traffic in each direction between Church Street, Parramatta and Homebush Bay Drive, Homebush, later this year. More than 25,000 cubic metres of concrete and 8,000 tonnes of steel have been used to build this new infrastructure. 238 concrete girders have been used to build the viaduct each weighing around 100 tonnes and stretching 50 metres in length. Click on the image below to go to the Channel Nine News story.Get involved: M4-M5 Link draft designThe WestConnex M4-M5 Link draft design will be released in coming weeks and we are keen to hear your views and feedback. Community feedback has already helped to shape early project development and decisions about our approach to construction. As a result of community feedback and refinements to design, we have removed the Camperdown Interchange. We have also committed to:
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Traffic changes while we build WestConnexM4 Widening: Viaduct and James Ruse Drive M4 East: Ramsay Street, Haberfield To learn more about traffic changes during the construction of WestConnex, visit our website. To plan your journey, visit LiveTraffic.com or call the Traffic Information Line on 132 701. M4 East: UDLP & community information sessionsCommunity information sessions are being held for residents living along the M4 East corridor to discuss construction activities such as underground tunnelling, and the draft addendum to the Urban Design and Landscape Plan (UDLP), which contains plans for the eastern and western ventilation facilities. Concord information session: Monday, 27 February, 4.00pm to 7.00pm Homebush information session: Wednesday, 1 March, 4.00pm to 7.00pm Haberfield information session: Thursday, 2 March, 4.00pm to 7.00pm Feedback on the UDLP will be accepted up until Wednesday, 22 March 2017. Hard copies of the UDLP are currently on display at the following locations:
Get the facts ...WestConnex and the environmentWe recognise the importance of the local environment and green space throughout the Sydney basin is treasured. Our aim is to provide more green space and public recreational space as part of the WestConnex legacy. FACT – WestConnex will generate more than 18 hectares of new open space for communities in the Inner West. FACT – The former Rozelle Rail Yards will undergo works to clean up and prepare it for future improvements. FACT – As a State Significant Infrastructure project, WestConnex also makes biodiversity offsets as outlined in the NSW Biodiversity Offset Policy. FACT – The former contaminated industrial landfill at Alexandria has been cleaned up in readiness for the St Peters Interchange. The use of this site significantly reduced the need to acquire residential and commercial properties. FACT – Ventilation facilities are in line with world's best practice and meet strict guidelines on air quality. New M5 updateMid-tunneling recently commenced at the 40 metre deep shaft at Arncliffe with the first roadheader starting operation. The new 9km twin underground tunnels will pass underneath the existing M5 East tunnel as they head up to the St Peters Interchange from the above ground section of the M5 East at Kingsgrove. Underground connection points for the M4-M5 Link and the proposed Southern Connector - also known as the F6 Extension - are being built to future-proof Sydney's motorway network. As part of the St Peters Interchange, local streets and intersections are being upgraded to ensure safe and efficient connections for the New M5. Wests Tigers and WestConnex connecting communitiesAs part of our WestConnex legacy, Sydney Motorway Corporation (SMC) recently announced its community partnership with the Wests Tigers. Justin Pascoe, CEO of Wests Tigers, welcomed SMC and WestConnex to the Wests Tigers corporate family:
SMC's partnership with the West Tigers will support rugby league at the grassroots and deliver healthy living initiatives for children across Western Sydney. Congratulations Weldon Children's Services!Weldon Children's Services received new flooring at its Concord West long day care centre and out of school hours program. The existing floor was about 20 years' old and was in need of updating to ensure the health and safety of the 200 children and staff that attend the centre each year.
To find out if you qualify and to apply for a grant visit the Sydney Motorway Corporation website or email communityconnections@westconnex.com.au. Getting to know WestConnexOpened:
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