Pippita Rail Trail Draft Masterplan

PIPPITA RAIL TRAIL MASTERPLAN

CUMBERLAND CITY COUNCIL

PIPPITA RAIL TRAIL: 2522145 FEBRUARY 2024

CONTENTS 01 Introduction

04 Masterplan

1.1 Background 1.2 Project Scope

4.1 The Vision

06 Concept Plans

4.2 Active Transport Typologies 4.3 Green Belt 4.4 Shared Space 4.5 Co-creation 4.6 The Masterplan

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2.1 Pippita Rail Trail

5.1 Southern Bridge

2.2 Statutory and Regional Planning

5.2 Northern Bridge

2.3 Cycleway Strategic Intent

5.3 Boardwalk

2.4 Understanding Place

5.4 Cycleway

2.5 Pre-design Consultation Outcomes

5.5 Planting Character

Planning and Site Context

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY Place Design Group acknowledges the Wangal and Dharug people, the traditional custodians of this land.

We pay respect to Elders past and present and extends this respect to all Aboriginal people living in or visiting on what are

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now known as the Strathfield, Cumberland and Parramatta areas.

Aboriginal People have had a custodial role with the Parramatta River and the land surrounding it since time immemorial. It is internationally recognised that Aboriginal nations manage land and waterways as living entities and Aboriginal principles of sustainable preservation of the land and waterway are based in

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Site Analysis 3.1 Site Analysis

beliefs, tradition, customs and practices.

3.2 Key Consideration Areas

These principles will provide insight into the proposed design

3.3 Opportunities and Constraints

interventions at the Pippita Rail Trail as outlined in this document.

3.4 Separated Cycleway Options 3.5 Rail Corridor Options

Report title

Pippita Rail Trail

Document number

2522145

Prepared for

Cumberland City Council

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INTRODUCTION

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BACKGROUND The Pippita Rail Trail from Lidcombe to Sydney Olympic Park has been identified as a priority project for cyclists and pedestrians as Cumberland City grows and changes.

The increase of population in Western Sydney has accelerated the need to enhance connections across Cumberland City Council.

Place Design Group has been engaged by Cumberland City Council to prepare a masterplan and design of the Pippita Rail Trail.

Whilst providing for the everyday commuter cyclist, local and leisure tourist, and the extensive community who utilise the rich historical trail, this project will meet the aspirations of the broader public with an outcome of design excellence which compliments the iconic location.

Cumberland City Council proposed development of the new cycle link has arisen from the ‘Rail Trail’ program, which turns unused rail lines into cycle connections.

The project objectives respond to NSW Government Get NSW Active Program 2022/23 and Cumberland 2030: Strategic Planning Statement. The Pippita Rail Trail pedestrian path and cycle way is proposed to link Lidcombe to Sydney Olympic Park.

A feasibility assessment was carried out in January 2021 by Cumberland City Council. The trail is being developed as part of a grant from the NSW state government under the Get NSW Active Program 2022/23.

What the masterplan is proposing: •

Provide a detailed understanding of the site, its strategic importance and understanding of opportunities and challenges

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Promote the relationship between social and economic activity

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Assess pedestrian and cycle options to ensure the design fits seamlessly within the landscape and is safe and fit for purpose

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Contribute to a wider cycling green belt which facilitates sustainable practices

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Create placemaking opportunities guided by an integrated approach to accessibility, resilience and urban vibrancy

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Allow for a range of experiences for all

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Review and incorporate community consultation results

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Document innovative design solutions which respond to a diverse range of people

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Minimise impact on heritage assets and provide a connected narrative that expresses the essence of the site

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Understand stakeholder requirements to ensure a consolidated design outcome

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PROJECT SCOPE The Pippita Rail Trail proposes a 2.4 kilometre walking and cycling connection between Lidcombe Train Station and Sydney Olympic Park. The trail proposes a separated bike path and wider footpaths between Lidcombe Station and Bachell Avenue and a new shared path between Bachell Avenue and Sydney Olympic Park, revitalising part of the former Abattoir Branch railway line into a walking and cycling link. The name for the project, the Pippita Rail Trail, was chosen to reflect the vicinity of the former Pippita Train Station along the alignment.

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The link is broken into three key areas including:

Gateway to Sydney Olympic Park – In peak periods and during major events, commuters and the community will have the opportunity to leave their car or skip the train and walk or ride between Lidcombe Train Station and Sydney Olympic Park.

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The Pippita Rail Trail is part of Council’s long term strategic vision for Cumberland. The proposed trail will provide an important link for commuters and the community to cycle or walk directly between Lidcombe Train Station and Sydney Olympic Park, as well as view places of interest and local history landmarks. The project will also provide connections to Cumberland’s parks and open spaces along the trail.

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PIPPITA RAIL TRAIL Pippita Rail Trail is located within the suburb of Lidcombe within Cumberland City Council in Sydney’s Western Suburbs, around 15km from Sydney CBD and 7km from Parramatta CBD. The trail has been identified as a key corridor by Cumberland City Council, Parramatta Council and Transport for NSW as part WEBBS AVE of their respective active transport frameworks.

The PLAYING FIELDS project is called Pippita Rail Trail to reflect the name of the former Pippita Station located on the former Abattoir Branch railway line. It once serviced the State Abattoirs, State Brick Works and Homebush Salesyards with stations including Pippita, Metropolitan Meat Platforms, Saleayards, Abattoirs and Brickworks.

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The proposed corridor traverses a variety of land uses from mixed use, low rise residential through to light WATERGANA The trail will provide a multiindustrial and warehouses.

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PROGRESS RESERVE

The 2.4km trail will provide a new recreation and active transport connection from Lidcombe to Sydney Olympic Park with its expansive parklands, business centre and EVELY PARK restaurants, sporting and entertainment venues and events, residential precincts and cycle and pedestrian connections to Rhodes, Concord West, Wentworth Point, Newington Village, Carter Street and Parramatta.

The trail will also provide connections to other local and regional active transport routes for both Cumberland City Council and Parramatta Council. As Cumberland City Council plans for future growth and development, access to high quality open space becomes increasingly important. Accessing this open space via alternative modes of transport has an even greater importance to allow a more sustainable approach to the planning of the Lidcombe area.

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BOTANIC GARDENS A key outcome for the project is to enhance and improve connectivity but also promote RAY MARSHALLa healthy lifestyle.

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STATUTORY AND REGIONAL PLANNING A series of strategic policies, frameworks and guidelines relevant for the Pippita Rail Trail have been reviewed to understand the site context, opportunities and connections for the active corridor.

TRANSPORT FOR NSW

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING

CUMBERLAND CITY COUNCIL / PARRAMATTA COUNCIL

AUSROADS GUIDELINES & STANDARDS

ACTIVE TRANSPORT STRATEGY

NSW GUIDE TO WALKABLE PUBLIC SPACE

LIDCOMBE TOWN CENTRE PUBLIC DOMAIN PLAN

GUIDE TO ROAD DESIGN PART 6

This Strategy provides longer term ambitions accompanied by five year priority moves to guide planning, investment and priority actions for active transport across NSW.

Outlines why walkable public spaces are needed. It includes ideas and opportunities for how they can be created, and methods for trialling and evaluating improvements.

Lidcombe Town Centre Public Domain Plan has been prepared to provide a consistent high quality public realm to promote the revitalisation of Lidcombe Town Centre. The document provides treatments including material palettes and surface treatments, street furniture and landscaping finishes.

Guide to Road Design Part 6: Roadside Design, Safety and Barriers provides guidance on roadside design and in particular guidance on evaluating the risk of a roadside and the selection and use of road safety barrier systems.

CUMBERLAND WALKING & CYCLING STRATEGY

Guide to Road Design Part 6A: Paths for Walking and Cycling provides guidance for designers and other practitioners on the design of paths for safe and efficient walking and cycling, both within the road corridor and outside the road corridor. When considering the unique challenges of the Pippita Rail Trail the road design safety for walking and cycling are paramount.

CYCLEWAY DESIGN TOOLBOX Provides guidance on desired outcomes for cycling and micro-mobility. It establishes design principles for cycleways in specific contexts, including temporary initiatives, and public bicycle parking facilities.

WALKING SPACE GUIDE Provides a set of standards and tools to ensure that sufficient space is provided on streets to achieve comfortable environments which encourage people to walk.

PRACTITIONERS GUIDE TO MOVEMENT AND PLACE

PARRAMATTA BIKE PLAN

Explains how built environment practitioners can apply a Movement and Place approach to projects and plans. The framework delivers on NSW policy and strategy directions to create successful streets and roads by balancing the movement of people and goods with the amenity and quality of places.

The Bike Plan has been developed to enhance the accessibility, sustainability, productivity and liveability of Parramatta through an increase in cycling, helping foster healthy and connected residents, students, workers and visitors.

STRATEGIC CYCLEWAY CORRIDORS

PIPPITA RAIL TRAIL PROPOSAL

The primary focus of the strategic cycleway network for the Central River City is to provide safe cycleway is for people of all ages and abilities to better connect centres, precincts, and places. The masterplan utilises the six building blocks outlines in the strategy to ingrain the Pippita Rail Trail as part of the wider cycleway corridor.

The Pippita Rail Trail proposal outlines the purpose, history and scope for the project. This informs the site analysis and masterplanning processes, to enable the preparation of a design for the project.

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A Walking and Cycling Strategy has been developed from previous early engagement and planning work undertaken and Cumberland Council wants your feedback. The strategy identifies objectives, strategic considerations, an action plan and proposed active transport corridors for Cumberland.

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GUIDE TO ROAD DESIGN PART 6A

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CYCLEWAY STRATEGIC INTENT The proposed Pippita Rail Trail will assist in connecting the existing and proposed regional cycleways.

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The Pippita Rail Trail will strategically connect Lidcombe to Sydney Olympic Park to create an active transport corridor that links key destinations which are otherwise divided by Parramatta Road and the Western Motorway.

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UNDERSTANDING PLACE The Traditional Owners of the Lidcombe area are the Darug people, dwelling along the ridges and banks of the estuarine environment of the Parramatta River – meaning place of the eel.

FIRST NATIONS:

For generations, song-lines and trading routes have weaved across the landscape – allowing for knowledge and resources to be shared within First Nations communities across the Greater Sydney Basin and beyond.

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“The study area has been completely cleared of native vegetation and old growth trees. Native trees have been planted on the periphery of the train line and exotic weeds proliferate.”

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“The study area and the Cumberland plains were traditionally home to several clans of the Darug (Dharug, Daruk) people.”

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“Clans travelled regularly to engage in ceremonial practices and to trade raw materials such as stone for tools, animal skins, shell for fish-hooks and decoration, nets, ochre and medicinal herbs with other groups,”

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A primary location for these trading routes were along the top of landforms and ridge lines. This allowed for clear vantage points across Country, assisting in navigation and anticipation of threats. Following European colonisation, many of the song-lines and trading routes were developed into train lines and roadways, with the route of the Pippita Rail Trail following the ridge-line of the Lidcombe area.

Through our design, we strive to continue the legacy of Traditional Owners for transport, navigation, relationship building and nurturing a deep respect for the land, water, sky, systems and resources that make up Country.

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“The soils in the area were mainly too poor for agriculture. Wianamatta shales, which underlay the area, were the source of the soils, but they quickly lost their fertility, while the watercourses were often salty for long distances away from the Parramatta River. Land holdings in the area was used for pastoral or small industrial activities and therefore the area was slow to develop, and large tracts remained vacant until the late 19th century (Dictionary of Sydney).”

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Abattoir line built in 1911.

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PRE-DESIGN CONSULTATION OUTCOMES WHAT WE HEARD

94% of the respondents indicated that they would walk or cycle more if the Pippita Trail were to be implemented.

Council, through all channels, collected a total of 68 responses to

ENGAGED CYCLING GROUPS: Ride Blue Mountains INC.

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during the consultation period in November and December 2022.

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Bicycle NSW

All feedback came through online and email submissions.

There is a lack of interesting walking options in the Cumberland Council Area.

Several responses noted that they would like more walking and riding paths along the pipelines to stay away from traffic.

Trees planted along the path would provide shade for pedestrians.

Cycling on the roads in Cumberland City at the moment is quite dangerous so a bike track would be welcome.

Currently a lack of storage facilities for bicycles at Lidcombe Station.

Include street lamps along the trail for cyclists.

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Suggestions to connect this trail to other walking/cycling tracks instead of it standing in isolation.

For those who use Lidcombe facilities, 26% of the respondents indicated that they use it occasionally, 25% more than twice a week, and 23% once a week.

Suggestions that the trail extend to Sydney Markets as it is hard to reach by public transport for Wentworth point residents.

Suggestions that parts of the railway remain intact to preserve railway heritage.

Suggestions for shaded areas to be included along the trail.

Suggestions to include a cafe along the trail.

Suggestions for engaging features along the trail including art installations, trivia questions, photographs of the area in the past, and stories of the Wangal people along the way.

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SITE ANALYSIS

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SITE ANALYSIS Place Design Group undertook extensive site analysis during 2023.

Access & Movement

The project scope is defined as per the brief.

• Church St, Bachell Ave and rail corridor from Lidcombe to Sydney Olympic Park.

• The proposed masterplan is also to consider surrounding connections and adjacent streets • The proposed masterplan is to consider overall traffic movements and connections The initial site analysis encompassed a variety of categories to assist in understanding the context of the site and its surrounding influences. These included: • Land use • Connections • Trees and landscaping • Parking and traffic • Urban streetscape • Visual amenity • Safety

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A detailed review of the corridor was also undertaken which helped inform the final proposed route location and typology for the active transport link. These included: • Driveway locations • Intersection and type • Lane widths • Existing infrastructure • Steepness / comfort

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Review of key connections and links to existing and future cycleways and active transport corridors Circulation around Lidcombe Station Review of bus routes along the proposed corridor Identification of key intersections and their overall function and serviceability to the Lidcombe area

Topography & Site Features

Review of existing vegetation along corridor and its ecological significance Review of existing street trees and amenity Impacts to existing trees and possible tree removal

Review of existing site features, inclusive of light poles, furniture, bus stops, parking numbers and locations Review of road grades and steepness Overview of flooding and stormwater infrastructure Review of existing bridge structures

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Number of driveways and egress points along the proposed route Operations of Sydney Trains and maintenance egress Review of bus routes along the proposed corridor Major works and network maintenance

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KEY CONSIDERATION AREAS Throughout the site investigation phase of the project, key areas were reviewed in detail to understand all the opportunities and constraints were developed with careful consideration.

Additional review and requirements were provided by key stakeholders and user groups to ensure all elements were captured and could be feed into the final masterplan design.

Key considerations included: • Sydney Trains access and movement • Sydney Trains vehicle sizes and requirements • Hours of operations along the corridor • Ownership and site boundaries • Existing road and user conditions • Existing site infrastructure • Environmental and heritage constraints

Site heritage preserved through enhancing the bridge Existing gated entry limits public access

Heavy vehicle roads impact pedestrian safety

Significant changes in topography impact accessibility

Public access increased

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Review of existing fencing and security

Review of driveway locations

Provision of separation throughout link

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Corridor & Trail

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OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS Post the design teams site inspections and visual analysis, opportunity mapping has been undertaken for the entirety of the Pippita Rail Trail.

MOVEMENT

This mapping assisted in determining areas of opportunity for enhancement and design development to provide greater amenity for the Pippita Rail Trail and the wider community.

The constraints and opportunities of the Pippita Rail Trail have been classified into three major sections: • Movement • Landscape • Operations Movement The access and circulation analysis discovered that the major opportunities are the possibility of increasing access for the public around the site, with the aim to create a connection between Lidcombe Station and Sydney Olympic Park. To achieve this, the major constraints are the possible safety risks to pedestrians and cyclists. Further connection to Sydney Olympic Park is an important opportunity for the topography and site access areas.

Landscape The existing vegetation is limited along the project scope with a majority of low value plantings within the rail corridor. The plantings within the corridor have been planted upon the closure of the Abattoir line, replacement planting is to be added at a minimum of a 2:1 ratio to strengthen the ecological value of the corridor. Similarly, there is limited tree planting along the road corridor from Lidcombe Station with a mix of native and exotic species within the street verge.

A key principle for the project will be to replace trees that require removal and provide additional planting to enhance the ecological value and help provide cooling to the area.

Function The function is dictated by the existing rail industry, which poses substantial restrictions. Although opportunities for additional access are also present throughout the corridor, the main principle will be providing separation between Sydney Trains operations and the new active transport corridor.

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OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS

Bus stops cause pinch points along path on both sides of Church St

Share path in front of shops and connecting to the station

Power poles along footpath causes pinch point - option to relocate or reduce shared path width

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Use existing signalised intersections for crossing points

Minimise the removal of parking along Bachell and the sides streets

Existing driveways located within 6m of intersection Complex movements on Church St due to the rail bridge

Review speed limit of road to a 40km zone

Opportunity for additional street tree planting along road corridor

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OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS Steep embankment between holding yard and adjacent properties

Conflict with corridor entry and driveway Review speed limit of road to a 40km zone

Existing driveways located within 6m of intersection

Maintenance areas must stay in place and access must be maintained

Existing wide verges to cater for separation for cyclists and pedestrians Power poles along footpath causes pinch point - option to relocate or reduce shared path width

Narrow verges both sides of roundabout

Minimise impacts to conflicts between vehicle movements and operations

Ensure safe crossing points on Church St

Approach of Dalley Street provides issues with integrating separated cycleway

No relocation of electrical services within rail corridor

Opportunity for additional street tree planting along road corridor

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OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS Possible opportunity for active transport connection to Birnie Ave. To be investigated

Possible opportunity for active transport connection to Birnie Ave. To be investigated

Used elevated section to complete grades of rail corridor (including embankments and access track crossing points)

Embankment to the north of Rail Emergency Response Unit may contain contaminated material

Vegetation to be used as visual screen between rail trail and active rail corridor

Access track to be 3m wide and allow for a height of 4.3m for heavy rigid vehicle use and operations

Potential removal of existing vegetation to maintain access and connections

Provision of security fencing between rail corridor and active transport link required No relocation of electrical services within rail corridor Existing native vegetation and mature street trees to be retained where possible

Access to be maintained to rail corridor at all times

Access to be maintained to rail corridor at all times

Minimum 3m offset required from rail corridor at all times

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OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS

Access track to be 3m wide and allow for a height of 4.3m for heavy rigid vehicle use and operations

Major works and network Maintenance both occupy the site.

Must maintain access track for Sydney Trains from north of Rail Emergency Response Unit to Parramatta Road

Provide safe crossing of Parramatta Road and the M4 Motorway for active transport users

Utilise infrastructure to ensure its historic community value is maintained

Minimum 3m offset required from rail corridor at all times

Vegetation to be used as visual screen between rail trail and rail corridor

Connection through to Birnie Ave condition of consent for development site.

Strengthen and increase habitat area

Formalised connection between Lidcombe Station and Sydney Olympic Park

Limited access across Edwin Flack Avenue to connect to Sydney Olympic Park

Opportunity to connect from Parramatta Road to bridge

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SEPARATED CYCLEWAY OPTIONS Option 01

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Alignment on the south side of the road allows for less impact with driveways but creates more crossings points including signalised intersection.

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There is a larger amount of shared path on the path and would require more intersections to have users from the north to cross safely on to the cycleway.

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The tight verge along the rail line with a large drop is not an ideal path for the experience of the cycleway.

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Alignment on the south side of Church St would be ideal to avoid crossing at John St however the narrow footpath is not safe for pedestrians and cyclists.

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Crossing at the bridge would also not be safe and the grade of the cycleway not suitable for the cycleway and shared path.

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Similar to option 2, option 3 crosses from the north side to the south at Martin St to avoid the large driveway part of the apartment buildings

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SEPARATED CYCLEWAY OPTIONS Option 6

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RAIL CORRIDOR OPTIONS

Southern Corridor

Central Corridor

Option 1

Option 2

Shared Path / Access track

Shared Path / Access track

Option 3 Shared Path

Option 1

Option 2 Shared Path Access track

Access track Shared Path Access track

Fill with minor cut to existing levels.

No buffer between shared path and access track.

Road Connections

Fill to existing levels to avoid cut and allow for more width.

Preferred option.

Cut existing levels to have wide corridor. Large impact on contaminated ground.

Regrading existing levels with shared path next to access track.

Conflict points along path.

Raised boardwalk to keep shared path separate from access track. Preferred option.

PLACE DESIGN GROUP, 2023

Sydney Olympic Park Option 1

Option 2 Shared Path

Option 1 Cut existing levels to link shared path to road. Impact on trees and ground.

PLACE DESIGN GROUP, 2023

PLACE DESIGN GROUP, 2023

Shared Path

Option 2 Minor cut to existing levels to link shared path to road. Minor impact on trees and ground.

Option 3 Shared Path

Option 3 Fill to existing levels to link shared path to road. Minor impact on trees and no impact on existing levels.

Preferred option.

Shared path along Parramatta Road.

Subject to confirmation.

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THE MASTERPLAN

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THE VISION “Redefining a transport corridor into a unique linear park”

Green Belt

Design Vision The project team alongside Cumberland City Council have outlined a number of design drivers and principles which will be woven throughout the Pippita Rail Trail masterplan. These are: • • • •

Redefining the movement corridor as a unique approach to a linear park New mobility focused on prioritising pedestrians and cyclists Improved safety and flexibility for all road users Celebrating the historical use of the site and its rich history

Design Principles

Shared Space

Co-Creation

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Stretching from Lidcombe Station to Sydney Olympic Park, the Pippita Rail Trail is a key transport corridor made up of residents, local businesses and visitors to the area.

Cumberland City Council and Place Design Group have prepared the masterplan and streetscape concepts for the Pippita Rail Trail to guide its future vision and improve the liveability and vitality of this area.

The masterplan response has been broken up into four main principles which underpin the design ideas and future outcomes for Cumberland City Council’s strategies and places.

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ACTIVE TRANSPORT TYPOLOGIES

SHARED PATH

SEPARATED CYCLEWAY

Sections of the proposed cycleway which links Lidcombe Station to the Trail will be shared path of up to 3.5m in width.

The shared path has been proposed in areas to allow better connections points for users such as a link to Lidcombe Station and the crossing on Church Road for connection over to the start of the Rail Trail adjacent the Sydney Trains facility.

Sections of the proposed cycleway will be a mix of flush separated cycleway and on-road cycleway to provide greater separation for cyclists from vehicles and pedestrians.

The mix of cycleway has been determined due to existing road widths, infrastructure, trees, driveway locations and parking numbers.

The proposed cycleway is proposed to be seamlessly integrated into the public domain to create a safe connection for all users of the road.

BOARDWALK A section of the trail adjacent to the Sydney Trains facility is proposed to be an elevated bridge / boardwalk structure which allows cyclists and pedestrians to move through a section of the site unimpeded and separated from the daily operations of the Sydney Trains facility. This boardwalk will also provide opportunity for artworks and resting points along the trail.

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ACTIVE TRANSPORT TYPOLOGIES

CORRIDOR SHARED PATH

Throughout the rail corridor a variety of configurations of the trail are proposed. The trail aims to provide separation for pedestrians and cyclists from the operations of Sydney Trains to reduce safety risks and any impacts to operations within the rail corridor.

Sections consist of: • 4m wide shared path and 2.5m wide vehicle path • 5m wide shared zone which allows both vehicles and cyclists to utilise the same corridor

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BRIDGE

SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK SHARED PATH

The Pippita Rail Trail will include two bridge crossings over Parramatta Road and M4. These bridges will be key pieces of infrastructure to connect cyclists and pedestrians from Lidcombe over to Sydney Olympic Park and beyond.

The bridges will require significant works to the ground plane to allow safe and equitable access for cyclists and pedestrians while also increasing balustrades and coverings to provide safety for users and vehicles below. This also provides a unique opportunity for the inclusion of artwork, lighting and rest points to help continue to activate the trail.

The area of the rail trail once it connects over Parramatta Road will enter into the Parramatta LGA and Sydney Olympic Park Authority land, this section of the trail is proposed to be a mix of an at grade 3m wide shared path and a 4m wide elevated boardwalk which meanders through the existing trees and vegetation. The use of the elevated boardwalk will allow the retention of existing trees and minimise impacts to the surrounding landscape.

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4.2

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4.3

GREEN BELT Trees can contribute directly to environmental, social and economic benefits along with creating a welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

While there is existing tree planting occurring along the road and rail corridor and adjacent side streets, the coverage and species is largely inconsistent and limited with spacing too lengthy to have any visual impact or provide environmental amenity.

The road section along Church Street and Bachell Avenue consists of Callistemon sp. and Tristaniposis sp. which provide little shade and amenity along the street for pedestrians and cyclists. Within the rail corridor, planting consists of Casuarina sp. which provide screening along the industrial estate boundary and existing rail corridor. While this species provide a visual barrier, it provides little ecological value or shade along the project scope.

Trees are of particular value within the urban setting and corridor, not only aesthetically, but negating the effects of heat. The proposed planting strategy provides a green framework for the Pippita Rail Trail, responding to the scale of the street and corridor with the benefit of highlighting key locations and precincts.

Choosing different tree and plant species to different precincts helps with legibility of the framework with some precincts becoming known for its planting.

Colour, shape, hardiness and seasonal variation have been considered when selecting species. The intention is to create a green overlay which provides both shade and visual amenity along the corridor and enhances the ecological value within.

TODCONSULTING.COM, 2018

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LANDZINE.COM, 2022

Target 30% tree canopy cover

100% native species

Creation of ecological corridors

WILLIAM FEUERMAN, 2012

WORLD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE.COM, 2020

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Planting to separate between shared path and Sydney Trains road

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SHARED SPACE The public domain forms a backdrop to people’s lives. Good public domain encourages social engagement and activation. It encourages social inclusion and strengthens community resilience. The creation of an active transport corridor and green link will help reinforce this by providing activation throughout the Lidcombe area.

Streets as shared spaces will redistribute the priority between vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and amenity, providing a balance for all road users. The provision of a separated cycleway will allow for improvements to the overall streetscape along Church Street and Bachell Street. Opportunities for new street tree planting to provide a cooling effect will be a high priority for the project. Additionally, the provision of water sensitive urban design along the road reserve will improve the overall function of the stormwater network and water treatment.

With capacity in the road corridor there is opportunity to interrogate the kerb locations to provide a better balance between the public domain and the road corridor. Providing the added space will allow for improved connectivity and movement for pedestrians and cyclists. With the improvements to the public domain and the reduced road corridor, this will achieve reduced traffic speeds and provide safer and shorter crossing distances for pedestrians.

Similarly, along the rail corridor a balanced approach will be required to provide a safe space for cyclists and pedestrians to access and traverse the corridor while allowing the operation of Sydney Trains to function as it currently stands.

ARCCHINA.COM, 2012

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LANDZINE.COM, 2012

Priority for cycle separated design

Complete separation between rail use

Pedestrian priority

PBOT, 2016

SIMON WOOD, 2012

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CO-CREATION Celebrating the historical use of the site on the former abattoirs rail corridor alongside the architectural expression of the rail embankment and corridor will inform the alignment of the Rail Trail.

The corridor will not only act as a movement corridor but provide a destination point and link which will attract visitors, optimise social value and create a greater sense of community.

Wayfinding

By creating a destinational space, it will create an emotive bond and attachment for residents and visitors throughout the green corridor. The link will provide a sense of safety, comfort and well-being for people.

The creation of place is not only for human inhabitants, it will also be a key goal for the project to improve and enhance the biodiversity significance of the trail and surrounding area. Introducing native species will attract fauna and bring a sense of richness back to the site.

Threading the historical narrative and sense of place together will be a wayfinding strategy that allows people to connect through the corridor.

ARTHUR ERNEST FOSTER, 1920-1030s

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GRAEME SKEET, 1981

Integration of history

Retain and enhance existing rail bridge

ARCHDAILY.COM, 2008

BALDWINSIGNS.COM

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EXISTING BUS STOP TO BE UPGRADE / RELOCATED FOR WIDER PATH WIDTH

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EXISTING TREES TO BE RETAINED WHERE POSSIBLE

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REMOVE CONFLICT POINT BETWEEN PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS AND SYDNEY TRAINS VEHICLES

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SLOW DOWN ZONE AT CROSS OVER POINT FOR EMERGENCY RAIL ACCESS

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Southern bridge over Parramatta Road

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Boardwalk connection to Edwin Flack Ave

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Church St at Lidcombe Station

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DESIGN CHARACTER

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LANDZINE.COM, 2022

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5.1

SOUTHERN BRIDGE Serving as a gateway to connect Sydney Olympic Park and the Pippita Rail Trail. The bridge upgrade aims to create a safe and comfortable shared path on top of the existing structure that celebrates the over 80 years of industrial history unique to the site.

The sites cultural significance has been exemplified in the continuation of the timber truss like frame.

This is reminiscent of the Pratt truss style of bridge commonly used for railroad bridges at the time.

The proposed design for the southern bridge takes into consideration the structures of both the up and down line bridges of the abattoir line. The design concept has been developed to enhance the existing structure and reflect the sites significant history.

Timber Frame

Existing Structure

Metal Mesh

The proposed 4m high timber and corten mesh balustrade provides a safety barrier for those using the bridge. The natural timber incorporates seamlessly into the natural look and feel of the trail.

Corten Steel

STATE ARCHIVES, 1928

Concrete

Steel Mesh

DEZEEN.COM, 2020

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5.2

NORTHERN BRIDGE The corten steel and timber frame is continued through the northern bridge, unifying their character.

However, the northern bridge utilises the support and visual interest of the existing bridge.

The corten steel highlights the industrial past of the bridge while the adjacent mesh allows opportunity for visual connection to the existing sleepers.

While acknowledging the past, the future of the area is considered through elements such as furniture, which has been incorporated into the design. This allows users a place of rest, creating a feature element unique to the northern bridge.

Timber Frame

Metal Mesh

TOURINGPLANS.COM, 2019

Existing Structure

Timber Bench

GAINESVILLECRA.COM, 2012

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5.3

BOARDWALK The boardwalk continues the design language of the site by taking the triangular supports of the existing northern bridge and using that geometry to inspire the balustrade design.

Timber hand railing and concrete surfaces also celebrate the industrial history of the site, while creating opportunities for users to engage with their surroundings in a unique way.

Metal Railing ACCOYA.COM,2019

Timber Handrail

ARCHDAILY.COM, 2008

Concrete Slab

Shephotoerd, 2020

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5.4

CYCLEWAY The cycleway section of Pippita Rail Trail is a bidirectional cycleway that is physically separated from motor vehicle traffic and pedestrians. It is exclusively for use by bicycles.

Raingarden / Planter

The cycleway minimises conflict and the risk of injury for all road users and also improves the level of service for people cycling, which will maximise potential ridership.

To further increase level of service, bicycle paths are continued through intersections with crossing side streets, prioritising flow along the cycleway.

Street Furniture

Bicycle Rack

Wayfinding

GOVERNMENTARCHITECT.NSW.GOV, 2017

Warning Marker and Separator Footpath

GOVERNMENTARCHITECT.NSW.GOV, 2017

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Travel Lane

Parking Lane

Separator

Bidirectional cycleway

Turf verge

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5.5

PLANTING CHARACTER Trees Acacia dedurrens Acacia parramattensis Angophora costata Melaleuca decora Eucalyptus fibrosa Eucalyptus parramattensis Angophora bakeri Syncarpia glomulifera Eucalyptus punctata

Shrubs Banksia spinosola Kunzea ambigua Daviesia ulicifolia Dillwynia tenuifolia Pittosporum undulatum Polyscias sambucifolia Melaleuca nodosa Lissanthe strigosa Dillwynia tenuifolia Pultenaea villosa Groundcovers and Grasses Themeda australis Dianella revoluta Entolasia stricta Micolaena stricta Microlaena stipoides var stipoides Imperata cylindrica Platysace ericoides Panicum simile Micromyrtus ciliata Dichondra repens Note: This is an indicative planting pallete and does not include all species under consideration.

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LANDSCAPEAUSRALIA, 2017

GROUPGSA.COM

LANDZINE.COM, 2012

GOVERNMENTARCHITECTS.COM

STEWARTINC.COM

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CONCEPT DESIGN

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GAINESVILLECRA.COM, 2012

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PIPPITA RAIL TRAIL LIDCOMBE TO SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK

SHARED PATH

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CHANGE TO SLIM LINE BUS STOP RELOCATION/REMOVAL OF BIN

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8 8 7

0

CHURCH ST CYCLEWAY AND SHARED PATH

DRAWING NO.

03

250

500 m

PIPPITA RAIL TRAIL

MARTIN ST

LIDCOMBE TO SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK

D

E V LA

E

L E H

REFER DRAWING 05

C A B

E

CHURCH ST

D

SECTION DD

PATH

TURF

CYCLEWAY

LEGEND

SECTION EE

TRAVEL LANE TRAVEL LANE

PLANTED MEDIUM

TRAVEL LANE

TURF

PATH

TURF PATH TURF CYCLEWAY

TRAVEL LANE

TRAVEL LANE TRAVEL LANE TURF

SITE BOUNDARY

NEW PARKING

FOOTPATH

ROAD

EXISTING PARKING

EXISTING TREES

CYCLEWAY

REMOVED PARKING

PROPOSED TREES

SHARED PATH

MEDIANS

REMOVED TREES

KEY PLAN

PARKING IMPACT EXISTING RETAINED LOSS GAINED

1:250 @A1, 1:500@A3

10 3 7 -

TREE IMPACT EXISTING

30

RETAINED LOSS GAINED

25 5 7

0

CHURCH ST AT MARTIN ST MARTIN ST ROUNDABOUT AND CHURCH ST CYCLEWAY

DRAWING NO.

04

250

500 m

PIPPITA RAIL TRAIL

DA LL E

PARKING SPOTS GAINED

Y

ST

LIDCOMBE TO SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK

RAISED PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE CROSSING. SUBJECT TO APPROVAL

SHARED PATH

BIDIRECTIONAL SEPARATED CYCLEWAY

TRANSITION TO CYCLEWAY

SPEED BUMP SUBJECT TO APPROVAL

RAISED PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE CROSSING. SUBJECT APPROVAL

RETAIN EXISTING PARKING

PROPOSED TREES

REFER DRAWING 04

F

ACHELL AVE

BACHELL AVE

PARKING SPOTS GAINED

F

PARKING SPOTS GAINED

SHARED PATH TRANSITION TO CYCLEWAY

SECTION FF

TURF

1:250 @A1, 1:500@A3

LEGEND

PATH

CYCLEWAY

PARKING

TRAVEL LANE TRAVEL LANE

PARKING

TURF

SITE BOUNDARY

NEW PARKING

ELEC POLES

ROAD

MEDIANS

SIGNS

CYCLEWAY

FOOTPATH

SHARED PATH

EXISTING TREES

EXISTING PARKING

PROPOSED TREES

REMOVED PARKING

REMOVED TREES

KEY PLAN

PARKING IMPACT 30

EXISTING RETAINED LOSS GAINED

23 7 14

TREE IMPACT EXISTING RETAINED LOSS GAINED

11 11 5

0

CHURCH ST AT DALEY ST CYCLEWAY

DRAWING NO.

05

250

500 m

PIPPITA RAIL TRAIL REFER DRAWING 05

LIDCOMBE TO SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK

PLANTING TO BUFFER ACCESS TRACKS AS A VISUAL BARRIER RAISED PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE CROSSING. SUBJECT TO APPROVAL

RETAIN EXISTING PARKING

SPEED BUMP SUBJECT TO APPROVAL

NEW TREE PLANTING FOR CANOPY COVER ALONG SHARED PATH

FENCE BETWEEN SHARED PATH AND SYDNEY TRAINS ACCESS TRACK

ELEVATED SHARED PATH BOARDWALK

EXISTING ACCESS TRACK

H

G

ELL BACH

G

AVE

H

RAIL EMERGENCY RESPONSE UNIT (RERU) ACCESS DRIVEWAY

RAIL EMERGENCY ACCESS UNIT (RERU)

SYDNEY TRAINS ACCESS TO RAIL EMERGENCY RESPONSE UNIT (RERU)

SECTION GG

CORRIDOR

SHARED PATH

PLANTING ACCESS SHARED PATH BUFFER TRACK

CORRIDOR

1:500 @A1, 1:1000@A3

LEGEND

SECTION HH

RAIL CORRIDOR

SITE BOUNDARY

NEW PARKING

ROAD

MEDIANS

CYCLEWAY

FOOTPATH

SHARED PATH

EXISTING TREES

EXISTING PARKING

PROPOSED TREES

REMOVED PARKING

REMOVED TREES

KEY PLAN

0

BACHELL AVE CYCLEWAY AND CORRIDOR ENTRY

DRAWING NO.

06

250

500 m

EXISTING ELEC POLES EXISTING SIGNS

PIPPITA RAIL TRAIL LIDCOMBE TO SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK

FENCE BETWEEN SHARED PATH AND SYDNEY TRAINS ACCESS TRACK PLANTING TO BUFFER ACCESS TRACK AS A VISUAL BARRIER

I EXISTING ACCESS TRACK

REPLACEMENT TREE PLANTING FOR CANOPY COVER ALONG SHARED PATH

ELEVATED SHARED PATH BOARDWALK

POTENTIAL FUTURE CONNECTION TO BIRNIE AVE RELOCATED ACCESS TRACK

J

I

J

SECTION II

CORRIDOR

SHARED PATH

PLANTING BUFFER ACCESS TRACK

RAIL CORRIDOR

1:500@A1, 1:1000@A3

LEGEND

SECTION JJ

CORRIDOR

SHARED PATH

ACCESS TRACK

SITE BOUNDARY

NEW PARKING

ELEC POLES

ROAD

MEDIANS

SIGNS

CYCLEWAY

FOOTPATH

SHARED PATH

EXISTING TREES

EXISTING PARKING

PROPOSED TREES

REMOVED PARKING

REMOVED TREES

KEY PLAN

0

CORRIDOR PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLIST SHARED PATH

DRAWING NO.

07

250

500 m

PIPPITA RAIL TRAIL LIDCOMBE TO SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK

ON GRADE CONNECTION TO PARRAMATTA ROAD RELOCATED ACCESS TRACK

ELEVATED SHARED PATH BOARDWALK

ACCESS TRACK UNDER ELEVATED BOARDWALK

REPLACEMENT TREE PLANTING FOR CANOPY COVER ALONG SHARED PATH

SYDNEY TRAINS YARD

EXISTING VEHICLE TRACK

FENCE BETWEEN SHARED PATH AND SYDNEY TRAINS ACCESS TRACK

J EXISTING DRIVEWAY

SHARED PATH ON PARRAMATTA ROAD STAIR ACCESS TO PARRAMATTA ROAD

K

J

PARRAMATTA ROAD

K

NEW DRIVEWAY FOR ACCESS TRACK

SECTION KK

SECTION JJ

LEGEND

SHARED PATH CORRIDOR

SHARED PATH

ACCESS TRACK

1:500@A1, 1:1000@A3

SITE BOUNDARY

NEW PARKING

ELEC POLES

ROAD

MEDIANS

SIGNS

CYCLEWAY

FOOTPATH

SHARED PATH

EXISTING TREES

EXISTING PARKING

PROPOSED TREES

REMOVED PARKING

REMOVED TREES

KEY PLAN

0

CORRIDOR PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLIST SHARED PATH

DRAWING NO.

08

250

500 m

PIPPITA RAIL TRAIL LIDCOMBE TO SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK

EXISTING DRIVEWAY TO ACCESS TRACK

FUTURE CYCLEWAY TO CARTER STREET CYCLE RAMP TO CONNECT TO CYCLE LANE

SHARED PATH ON PARRAMATTA ROAD STAIR ACCESS TO PARRAMATTA ROAD

EXISTING BRIDGES TO BE RETAINED AND STRENGTHENED WHERE REQUIRED. ADDITIONAL STRUCTURE TO BE BUILT TO FACILITATE SHARE PATH.

SHARED PATH

EXISTING VEGETATION TO BE RETAINED WHERE POSSIBLE

L

NEW TREES PROVIDED FOR CANOPY COVER ALONG SHARED PATH

EASTBOUND CYCLISTS TO ACCESS RAIL TRAIL VIA SIGNALISED CROSSING AT BIRNIE AVE AND EDWIN FLACK AVE.

RAMP ACCESS TO EDWIN FLACK AVENUE

X M

X PROPOSED STAIR CONNECTION TO EDWIN FLACK AVENUE

CONNECTION TO THE EXTENSIVE ACTIVE TRANSPORT NETWORK AT SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK AND ONWARDS TO CONCORD, RHODES AND WENTWORTH POINT.

L

NU

E

X LOOKOUT POINT

AV E

OPPORTUNITY FOR HERITAGE INTERPRETATION AND SITTING

PLANNED FUTURE BRIDGE

AC K

X

M4 WESTERN MOTO

PARRAMATTA ROAD

RWAY

M

ED

WI

N

FL

NEW DRIVEWAY FOR ACCESS TRACK

SECTION LL

SECTION MM

LEGEND

SHARED PATH

SHARED PATH

1:500@A1, 1:1000@A3

SITE BOUNDARY

NEW PARKING

ELEC POLES

ROAD

MEDIANS

SIGNS

CYCLEWAY

FOOTPATH

SHARED PATH

EXISTING TREES

EXISTING PARKING

PROPOSED TREES

REMOVED PARKING

REMOVED TREES

KEY PLAN

0

SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK LINK SHARED PATH, AND BRIDGE UPGRADE

DRAWING NO.

09

250

500 m

CONCLUSION

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CONCLUSION The Masterplan and concept design for the Pippita Rail Trail is key in providing a vision for the integration of both Cumberland City Council’s works and aspirations of the community.

Following initial consultation in 2022, we have prepared for further consultation on the masterplan and concept designs for the project. The consultation will inform the final masterplan and concept design, which will then be used to seeking funding to progress the delivery of the project.

The objectives of the masterplan will be accomplished through the completion of the project.

They include: • Redefining the movement corridor as a unique approach to a linear park • New mobility focused on prioritising pedestrians and cyclists • Improved safety and flexibility for all road users • Celebrating the historical use of the site and its rich history

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