Sydney Light RailNewsMay 2015
What you need to know• Sydney is growing and its
transport system needs major changes to avoid grinding to a halt
• There will be significant disruptions in the CBD and along the route during light rail construction
• Transport for NSW will provide clear, accessible information in time for people to plan their journeys
• Transport for NSW will assist businesses to plan ahead in managing construction impacts
• Current bus routes may change, however public transport will remain the best and quickest way to get in to the city
• Wherever possible, leave your car at home
• Expect major delays if you drive into the CBD once construction has begun
Construction schedule announcedLight Rail will transform Sydney by offering fast, reliable journeys from Circular Quay through the CBD to south east Sydney’s sporting and entertainment precincts, medical facilities, education and business precincts.
Major construction of the new route will begin at Moore Park in September 2015, with construction in George Street beginning in October 2015.
Preparatory works at nights and weekends will continue over the coming months.
For more information: 1800 684 490 | [email protected] | www.sydneylightrail.com.au
Early works construction on George Street at Bridge and Grosvenor streets.
Transport changes
TrafficOnce construction begins we will be asking: • all motorists to use selected priority routes and
avoid the city centre• motorists travelling between the south/south
east and north to use Broadway, Eddy Avenue, Wentworth Avenue, College Street, Macquarie Street and the Cahill Expressway
• motorists travelling between the east and the west to use the Cross City Tunnel
• motorists travelling between the north and south to use the Western Distributor and Harris Street
• motorists travelling between the west and north/east to use the Western Distributor.
The preferred driving routes will be signposted ahead of George Street works commencing to help direct through traffic away from the city centre.
Buses
Transport for NSW is improving how bus routes operate in the CBD. These changes are an integral part of the NSW Government’s plan to ensure the bus network meets the needs of customers now and into the future.The new CBD bus network will be simpler to understand than the current bus network and will better integrate with trains, ferries and light rail.Work to relocate and improve bus infrastructure, including new bus lanes and additional bus zones, stops and shelters is now underway and will be completed ahead of the introduction of the new bus network in October 2015, prior to light rail construction commencing.From October, buses in the city centre will move from George Street and operate along new priority routes on Elizabeth Street, Castlereagh Street, Park Street, Druitt Street, Clarence Street and York Street.Under the new bus network, some routes will terminate close to their entry point in the CBD, connecting with other public transport options. This means there will be fewer buses in the core of the CBD, reducing congestion, these changes will require some customers to change to bus, train or ferry or walk further to reach their destination.New through-routes will connect more destinations and reduce the number of buses that start and finish in the CBD.
Utility works on George Street at Bridge and Grosvenor Streets.
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For more information: 1800 684 490 | [email protected] | www.sydneylightrail.com.au
South east/north
West to north and east via CCT
North/south
East to west via CCT
Hyde
Park
MARGARET ST
ST
Circular Quay
Railway SquareBROADWAY
Darling Harbour
Royal BotanicGardens
Contact usFor further information on the project please email [email protected], call the project line on 1800 684 490 or visit www.sydneylightrail.com.au.
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Key benefitsThe CBD and South East Light Rail will:
carry up to 450 people per vehicle, the same amount as 9 standard buses or 90 cars
provide frequent and reliable services, operating separate from traffic, every four minutes in the city during peak hours
provide seamless interchange between trains, buses, ferries and light rail
feature electric powered light rail vehicles with air conditioning and a fully accessible low floor design
generate more than $4 billion for the NSW economy
create approximately 10,000 jobs.
minimise the loss of trees and plant up to eight replacement trees for every tree removed.
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Did you know?
Over 1600 buses enter the CBD during
the morning peak.
The need for changeCongestion is already holding back Sydney’s economy. To be the city we want to be proud of, Sydney needs a modern, efficient transport system.
Sydney will grow by 1.6 million people over the next two decades and our existing networks are already congested. We need fundamental change to prevent the CBD grinding to a halt and to create a better city for us all.There will be significant disruptions to traffic during construction and transport schedules will change.
Major public information campaigns will be launched to ensure people are notified of changes for traffic and transport well ahead of time.Transport for NSW and ALTRAC Light Rail will continue to consult with communities and stakeholders and provide information on upcoming work to minimise disruptions, and to maintain access along the route.Dedicated staff will also be employed on the ground to work closely with residents, businesses and local communities to inform them of developments and provide advance notice of work activities in each area.
For more information: 1800 684 490 | [email protected] | www.sydneylightrail.com.au
News May 2015
CIRCULAR QUAY
GROSVENOR
WYNYARD
QUEEN
TOWN
CHINATOWN
RAWSON PLACE
MOORE PARK
CARLTON STREET
WANSEY ROAD
RANDWICK
TODMAN AVENUE
UNSW
STRACHAN STREET
KINGSFORD
CENTRAL STATION
SURRY HILLS
STREET
ANZAC PARADEUNSW HIGH STREET
ROYAL RANDWICK RACECOURSE
HALL
VICTORIABUILDING
UNIVERSITY OF NSW
CENTRAL
MOORE PARK
CENTENNIAL PARK
RANDWICKRACECOURSE
PRINCE OF WALESHOSPITAL
DULWICH HILL INTERCHANGE
RANDWICKKENSINGTON
KINGSFORD
SURRYHILLS
HAWTHORN
MARION
TAVERNERS HILL
LEWISHAM WEST
WARATAH MILLS
ARLINGTON
DULWICH GROVE
June 2016
CIRCULAR QUAY
GROSVENOR
WYNYARD
QUEEN
TOWN
CHINATOWN
RAWSON PLACE
MOORE
CARLTON STREETROYAL
WANSEY ROAD
RANDWICK
TODMAN AVENUE
UNSW
STRACHAN STREET
KINGSFORD
CENTRAL
SURRY HILLS
STREET
ANZAC PARADEUNSW HIGH STREET
RANDWICK RACECOURSE
PARK
STATION
HALL
VICTORIABUILDING
UNIVERSITY OF NSW
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEYRPA
CENTRAL
REDFERN
REDFERN
GREEN SQUARE
MASCOT
HYDEPARK
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS
MOORE PARK
NEWTOWN
STANMORE
ERSKINEVILLE
ST PETERS
SYDENHAM
MACDONALDTOWNMACDONALDTOWN
CENTENNIAL PARK
GREEN SQUAREBUSINESS PARK
RANDWICKRACECOURSE
PRINCE OF WALESHOSPITAL
LILYFIELD
LILYFIELD
ROZELLE
JUBILEE PARK
GLEBE
CONVENTION
EXHIBITION
TOWNHALL
BONDIJUNCTION
MARTIN PLACE
WYNYARD
WALSH BAY
DARLINGHARBOUR
DULWICH HILL INTERCHANGE
RANDWICK
BONDI JUNCTION
DARLINGHURST
THE ROCKS
BARANGAROO
PADDINGTON
KENSINGTON
ROSEBERY
BEACONSFIELDST PETERS
ALEXANDRIA
KINGSFORD
EASTLAKES
LEICHHARDT
MARRICKVILLE
MASCOT
COOGEE
SURRYHILLS
WATERLOO
ZETLAND
GLEBE
NEWTOWN
CAMPERDOWN
ULTIMO
PYRMONT
BALMAIN
THE AUSTRALIANGOLF COURSE
SYDNEY PARK
WENTWORTH PARK
FISHMARKET
JOHN STREETSQUARE
STARCITY
ROZELLEBAY
PYRMONTBAY
PADDYSMARKET
CAPITOLSQUARE
HAWTHORN
MARION
LEICHHARDT NORTH
TAVERNERS HILL
LEWISHAM WEST
WARATAH MILLS
ARLINGTON
DULWICH GROVE
CBD and South East Light Rail
Key
Pedestrian zone
Inner West Light Rail
Stabling
Major bus interchange
Train interchange
Ferry interchange
Construction program: 6 month milestones
CBD and South East Light Rail
Key
Pedestrian zone
Inner West Light Rail
Stabling
Major bus interchange
Train interchange
Ferry interchange
CIRCULAR QUAY
GROSVENOR
WYNYARD
QUEEN
TOWN
CHINATOWN
RAWSON PLACE
MOORE PARK
CARLTON STREET
WANSEY ROAD
RANDWICK
TODMAN AVENUE
UNSW
STRACHAN STREET
KINGSFORD
CENTRAL STATION
SURRY HILLS
STREET
ANZAC PARADEUNSW HIGH STREET
ROYAL RANDWICK RACECOURSE
HALL
VICTORIABUILDING
UNIVERSITY OF NSW
CENTRAL
MOORE PARK
CENTENNIAL PARK
RANDWICKRACECOURSE
PRINCE OF WALESHOSPITAL
DULWICH HILL INTERCHANGE
RANDWICKKENSINGTON
KINGSFORD
SURRYHILLS
HAWTHORN
MARION
TAVERNERS HILL
LEWISHAM WEST
WARATAH MILLS
ARLINGTON
DULWICH GROVE
December 2015
CIRCULAR QUAY
GROSVENOR
WYNYARD
QUEEN
TOWN
CHINATOWN
RAWSON PLACE
MOORE PARK
CARLTON STREET
WANSEY ROAD
RANDWICK
TODMAN AVENUE
UNSW
STRACHAN STREET
KINGSFORD
CENTRAL STATION
SURRY HILLS
STREET
ANZAC PARADEUNSW HIGH STREET
ROYAL RANDWICK RACECOURSE
HALL
VICTORIABUILDING
UNIVERSITY OF NSW
CENTRAL
MOORE PARK
CENTENNIAL PARK
RANDWICKRACECOURSE
PRINCE OF WALESHOSPITAL
DULWICH HILL INTERCHANGE
RANDWICKKENSINGTON
KINGSFORD
SURRYHILLS
HAWTHORN
MARION
TAVERNERS HILL
LEWISHAM WEST
WARATAH MILLS
ARLINGTON
DULWICH GROVE
December 2016
CIRCULAR QUAY
GROSVENOR
WYNYARD
QUEEN
TOWN
CHINATOWN
RAWSON PLACE
MOORE PARK
CARLTON STREET
WANSEY ROAD
RANDWICK
TODMAN AVENUE
UNSW
STRACHAN STREET
KINGSFORD
CENTRAL STATION
SURRY HILLS
STREET
ANZAC PARADEUNSW HIGH STREET
ROYAL RANDWICK RACECOURSE
HALL
VICTORIABUILDING
UNIVERSITY OF NSW
CENTRAL
MOORE PARK
CENTENNIAL PARK
RANDWICKRACECOURSE
PRINCE OF WALESHOSPITAL
DULWICH HILL INTERCHANGE
RANDWICKKENSINGTON
KINGSFORD
SURRYHILLS
HAWTHORN
MARION
TAVERNERS HILL
LEWISHAM WEST
WARATAH MILLS
ARLINGTON
DULWICH GROVE
December 2017June 2017 June 2018
CBD and South East Light Rail Major construction underway Major construction complete Light rail stop
CIRCULAR QUAY
GROSVENOR
WYNYARD
QUEEN
TOWN
CHINATOWN
RAWSON PLACE
MOORE PARK
CARLTON STREET
WANSEY ROAD
RANDWICK
TODMAN AVENUE
UNSW
STRACHAN STREET
KINGSFORD
CENTRAL STATION
SURRY HILLS
STREET
ANZAC PARADEUNSW HIGH STREET
ROYAL RANDWICK RACECOURSE
HALL
VICTORIABUILDING
UNIVERSITY OF NSW
CENTRAL
MOORE PARK
CENTENNIAL PARK
RANDWICKRACECOURSE
PRINCE OF WALESHOSPITAL
DULWICH HILL INTERCHANGE
RANDWICKKENSINGTON
KINGSFORD
SURRYHILLS
HAWTHORN
MARION
TAVERNERS HILL
LEWISHAM WEST
WARATAH MILLS
ARLINGTON
DULWICH GROVE
CIRCULAR QUAY
GROSVENOR
WYNYARD
QUEEN
TOWN
CHINATOWN
RAWSON PLACE
MOORE PARK
CARLTON STREET
WANSEY ROAD
RANDWICK
TODMAN AVENUE
UNSW
STRACHAN STREET
KINGSFORD
CENTRAL STATION
SURRY HILLS
STREET
ANZAC PARADEUNSW HIGH STREET
ROYAL RANDWICK RACECOURSE
HALL
VICTORIABUILDING
UNIVERSITY OF NSW
CENTRAL
MOORE PARK
CENTENNIAL PARK
RANDWICKRACECOURSE
PRINCE OF WALESHOSPITAL
DULWICH HILL INTERCHANGE
RANDWICKKENSINGTON
KINGSFORD
SURRYHILLS
HAWTHORN
MARION
TAVERNERS HILL
LEWISHAM WEST
WARATAH MILLS
ARLINGTON
DULWICH GROVE
*These dates are current at time of publication and may be subject to change during the course of construction.
CBD and South East Light Rail route
Zone Street location Construction starts Construction ends
1 Circular Quay, west of George Street 9 January 2017 9 October 2017
2 George Street, from Grosvenor Street to Alfred 16 February 2016 27 November 2016
3 George Street, between Bridge Street and Margaret Street 12 April 2016 21 December 2016
4 George Street, between Hunter Street and King Street 1 April 2016 14 April 2017
5 George Street, between King Street and Market Street 23 October 2015 12 August 2016
6 George Street, between Market Street and Park Street 3 December 2015 16 October 2016
7 George Street, between Park Street and Bathurst Street 1 February 2016 31 October 2016
8 George Street, between Bathurst Street and Liverpool Street 10 June 2016 22 February 2017
9 George Street, between Liverpool Street and Goulburn Street 18 August 2016 21 February 2017
10 George Street, between Goulburn Street and Hay Street 17 October 2016 14 July 2017
11 George Street, between Hay Street and Rawson Place 13 January 2017 11 August 2017
12 Rawson Place, between George Street and Pitt Street 29 March 2017 21 September 2017
13 Eddy Avenue, between Pitt Street and Elizabeth Street 1 May 2017 4 November 2017
14 Chalmers Street, between Eddy Avenue and Devonshire Street 7 September 2017 30 April 2018
15 Devonshire Street, between Chalmers Street and Elizabeth Street 4 August 2016 9 February 2017
16 Devonshire Street, between Elizabeth Street and Waterloo Street 21 September 2016 21 June 2017
17 Devonshire Street, between Waterloo Street and Crown Street 24 November 2016 19 September 2017
18 Devonshire Street, between Crown Street and Bourke Street 23 February 2017 20 October 2017
19 Light Rail Corridor, between Bourke Street and South Dowling Street 4 May 2017 21 November 2017
20 Light Rail Corridor, between Eastern Distributor and Anzac Parade 1 September 2015 28 September 2017
21 Light Rail Corridor, between Anzac Parade and Lang Road 4 November 2015 14 July 2017
*22.1 Light Rail Corridor, between Lang Road and Alison Road 26 July 2017 19 February 2018
*22.2 Anzac Parade, Alison Road to Lang Road 19 July 2016 19 November 2016
23 Alison Road, between Anzac Parade and Doncaster Avenue 11 February 2016 17 November 2016
24 Alison Road, between Doncaster Avenue and Wansey Road 4 January 2016 11 December 2016
25 Wansey Road, between Alison Road and High Street 2 May 2016 1 April 2017
26 High Street, between Wansey Road and Avoca Street 3 November 2016 21 July 2017
27 High Cross Park 9 January 2017 17 March 2017
28 Anzac Parade, between Dacey Avenue and Todman Avenue 1 December 2016 9 November 2017
29 Anzac Parade, between Todman Avenue and High Street 19 February 2016 6 September 2016
30 Anzac Parade, between High Street and Rainbow Street 2 May 2016 10 March 2017
31 Anzac Parade, south of Rainbow Street 1 May 2017 19 December 2017
Major construction begins September 2015 - Major construction expected to complete mid 2018 The light rail route has been divided into 31 individual zones to minimise, as much as possible, the impacts of construction in any one area. These are listed in the table and maps below. ALTRAC can alter its construction schedule, but not the duration within any individual zone, if required. If changes to the construction schedule are required, ALTRAC must provide notice of 60 business days. The public will be fully advised of any changes well in advance of works taking place.
For more information: 1800 684 490 | [email protected] | www.sydneylightrail.com.au
Working hours• CBD construction hours are 6am to 10pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 5pm Saturday.• Outside the CBD, construction hours are 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 5pm Saturday.