SYDNEY
METRO WEST
PROJECT
WITH ARTHUR SYRIOS
WHAT IS IT? In November 2016, The NSW Government announced that it is constructing a new metro rail that will connect Greater Parramatta with the Sydney Central Business District (CBD). Stations
double the rail
capacity CBD, with a travel time target between the two centres of about 20 minutes. is aimed at providing you information on what
24-kilometre metro line. This once-in-a-century infrastructure investment will transform Sydney for generations to come, doubling rail capacity between the two CBDs, linking new communities to rail services and supporting employment growth and housing supply. expected to create about 10,000 direct and 70,000 indirect jobs
6.4 million by
2036 to require places for an additional 817,000 jobs and an additional 725,000 homes by 2036
STATION LOCATIONS station would be located to the south of the existing Olympic Park Station. heart of the growing town centre, the station would sit to the east of Olympic Boulevard with the main station entrances between Herb
events, sporting and entertainment precinct supporting the transit of more than 10 million people who visit or stay each year.
would be adjacent to the existing North New metro platforms entry to the station would be from a new
The metro station would help to service the growing Homebush precinct. It would also revitalise public areas whilst retaining and attracting new businesses and residents,
STATION LOCATIONS The proposed Burwood North Station would be located on the corner of Burwood Road and Parramatta Road, with entrances on both
Burwood North Station would strengthen the thriving business and retail centre to the south new fast, frequent and reliable transport link for the
The station would support the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy which includes streetscape upgrades and the creation of new and improved open spaces, urban plazas and town squares, new walking and cycling links and open spaces.
located off Great North Road, between East Street and then at the corner of Second Avenue and Waterview Street. The station entrance
deliver rail to the area for the , providing for a fast and direct trip into the Sydney CBD. The new metro station would also provide for an easy interchange with the local bus network The metro station would be integrated into the ‘Five Dock Town Centre Urban Design Study’, vibrant and friendly
STATION LOCATIONS The proposed Bays Station would be located between Glebe Island and White Bay Power Station with an entrance to the south of White
The Bays Station would be the main link into this new precinct as well as serving the communities 100 hectares of land at The Bays will be regenerated newest harbourside business, technology and education hub with new homes, retail and lifestyle opportunities.
SYDNEY CBD economic and employment hub, generating $96 billion of gross domestic product per year, and is home to major tourist, entertainment and cultural destinations.
take pressure off and provide a new mass transit option to growing employment centres along the corridor. The location of the proposed Sydney CBD Station would be determined following further investigations and community and
The Westmead and Parramatta metro stations will be located near the current train stations, they have been left out of this report as this is based for Inner West
Sydney Metro will make it easier and faster to get around, boosting economic productivity by bringing new jobs and educational opportunities closer to home.
Sydney is a global city that population and employment growth in the coming decades. Investment in public transport will play an important role in supporting this growth, ensuring Sydney’s future liveability and global competitiveness.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR INNER WEST RESIDENTS?
a multi-nodal, integrated transport offering along Burwood Road, with two mass transit nodes supporting the Burwood Strategic Centre to the south and the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy area , as well as improved connections with key bus corridors coming from the local peninsulas of Concord
Concord, Cabarita and the surrounding
metro will encourage people to use public transport easing congestion
WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR INNER WEST RESIDENTS?
new rail catchment and travel time savings of more than 30 minutes for customers travelling to the Sydney CBD and about 30 minutes for customers
the long-awaited renewal of the area being revitalisation of land will encompass almost 100 hectares of land which will divide the precinct into 8 distinct
interchange and help relieve the bus
Having this new metro pass through Five
free up congestion heading into the city, allowing for a shorter
The Glebe Island Bridge will also be reopened to pedestrians and cyclists as well as creating new recreational facilities including an indoor sports
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It could potentially force existing railway staff out of jobs. Some are also claiming
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During the construction phase, homes surrounding the site area may experience a large volume of machinery and vehicles coming in and out of their neighbourhoods
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The immediate areas around the new stations will become very congested as the metro will attract a lot of foot and
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there is considerable potential to cause pernicious environmental effects including vibration, noise pollution and air pollution during both the construction and post-construction
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There will need to be property acquisition to complete this project which means residents may lose some of their long-
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This project will be extremely costly,
WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR INNER WEST PROPERTY OWNERS?
infrastructure initiative, it tends to have a reasonable impact on property prices, especially in those areas affected. Some
Several industry observers, including myself positive impact on property prices, driving that these areas will be able to commute
commuters better access to employment hubs, education, shops and healthcare. Combine this with the population growth of these suburbs and it is a formula that leads to property prices rising through the sheer demand needed, although no one can
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cut crowding on three
tens of thousands of cars off
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Fast travel time - The target travel time between the two centres will be about 20 minutes from the current 33 minutes, allowing residents to use up less time on
integrated transport network
also provides a clear direction for how all the in the city centre to reduce congestion, provide for future growth and improve the
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Double rail capacity - The current
Reduce congestion also bust road congestion with 83,000 110,000 fewer by 2056 (according to NSW
Sydney CBD, moving more than 40,000
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Fully integrated transport network - The
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The Forecast for the Parramatta to Sydney CBD corridor by 2036 - 420,000 people will move into the corridor, public transport
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