1. Edithvale & Bonbeach EES Submission
Edithvale & Bonbeach Level Crossing Removals Environmental Effects Statement
NSRFL Reponse (No Sky Rail: Frankston Line) Community Association No: A C
Part D: Community View
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2. Edithvale & Bonbeach EES Submission: Part A
Chapter Introduction
We have broken our presentation down into the Chapters shown below.
The topic of this Chapter is highlighted below.
Section
Title
Duration
Contents
Chapter A
Introduction
20 mins
Introduces NSRFL presentation on the EES on the Edithvale and Bonbeach Level Crossing Removals.
Chapter B
Methodology
NSRFL response to the EES statement, reviewing its Methodology and Approach.
Chapter C
Rebuttals
Reviews pro-Sky Rail submissions and other anti-Rail Under Road position taken by a small number of people
Chapter D
Community View
30 mins
Community views of a Rail Under Road solution.
This shows you want the community actually would like to see.
Chapter E
Summary
Brings together all sections of our presentation.
Links these to the EES panel hearings over the past two weeks.
Chapter F
Publicity Material
Appendix of supplementary and supporting material.
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3. All submission used with permission of individual member
Section Introduction
This section covers the community views of a Rail Under Road solution to level crossing removal in Edithvale and Bonbeach
As a true community group, our views are an amalgam of those of our members: ordinary people who live in our community.
So our views on what the community want are drawn from the submissions of our members and discussions we have had with our supporters over the past 2.5 years.
We present them here, with an unifying narrative, to present to the panel how the Edithvale and Bonbeach communities wish the Rail Under Road solution to be presented.
All submission used with permission of individual member
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4. Submission 145: NSRFL member Sarah Popp
A strong driver among the community was the desire for the new stations to reflect our beach heritage
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5. Submission 145: NSRFL member Sarah Popp
The use of wood in station construction was a common theme in our communities
Wood has become a popular material in modern construction due to its naturally textured look.
Wood is also much softer
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6. Submission 145: NSRFL member Sarah Popp
The use of hanging / vertical gardens was recommended to cover up and soften the impact of concrete and other hard, unsightly surfaces
This will bring more natural colour and texture in to the design
Vertical gardens will also… (more to come)
We believe there will there are many members of the community who will be willing to tend these gardens.
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7. Submission 163: NSRFL member Adrian Barker
Community members also see the project as an opportunity to enhance general traffic flow through Edithvale
One suggestion is to re-align Nepean Highway to move traffic away from the shops
The footpath can also be widened to allow for café seating and other community uses, such as a street- side market.
This will allow an extra slip lane to be built in front of the shops for easier parking.
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8. Submission 163: NSRFL member Adrian Barker
Other ideas to increase parking include angle parking where the old siding is in the north-east corner of the station
This could cantilever over the trench to give added parking room
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9. Submission 178: NSRFL member Adrian Barker
One suggestion is to align the pedestrian crossing over Nepean Highway with Beeson Reserve.
This would direct foot traffic from the station down on the reserve, making it a much more used community space.
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10. Submission 163: NSRFL member Adrian Barker
Incorporate more “Kiss & Go” points for safer pick up and drop off
There are currently no safe spaces to drop off or pick up commuters
Local driveway are being used as de facto drop off points.
These are unsafe and have been the cause of many near-miss accidents.
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11. Submission 163: NSRFL member Adrian Barker
Re-use railway materials in the landscaping and final design
This image shows the old railway sleepers being incorporated into the new barrier fencing along the trench.
This would create an undulating uneven surface that would deter grafitti.
The railway would als then become part of the heritage of the new build
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12. Submission 231: NSRFL member Susan Heggie
The community feel strongly about the replacement of any vegetation that will be lost to this project.
Wherever possible, larger trees should be replaced for air quality and sound insulation along Station St and Nepean Hwy.
The LXRA has been unclear about whether the trees in their pictures will actually be planted
Question: Can we confirm if these trees are possible? Or were they just an artist’s impression?
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13. Submission 231: NSRFL member Susan Heggie
Many members of our group support the concept of vertical gardens.
We would love to see a lot more creative vegetation of space, such as vertical plantings that will not allow graffiti such as those used in many cities around the world already.
We ask that such plantings be incorporated in to the final station designs at Edithvale and Bonbeach.
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14. Submission 231: NSRFL member Susan Heggie
Many members of our group support the concept of vertical gardens.
This would also be ideal for the outside of the substation, as the new Yarra Trams one on Nepean Hwy (Brighton East Village) is wooden and already covered in graffiti.
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15. Submission 231: NSRFL member Susan Heggie
We are keen to use any means to prevent graffiti !
This would also be ideal for the outside of the substation that will sit in the middle of our community in Edithvale
Note: the new Yarra Trams one on Nepean Hwy (Brighton East Village) is wooden and already covered in graffiti.
BEFORE
BEFORE
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16. Submission 231: NSRFL member Susan Heggie
Graffiti is becoming more and more prevalent
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17. Submission 231: NSRFL member Susan Heggie
Graffiti is becoming more and more prevalent
The re-location of existing power lines from the train line edge to the residential side of Station St should be placed underground due to the danger of placing them in the proximity of homes.
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18. Submission 178: NSRFL member Tamlyn Dwyer
The local community is coming behind (Edithvale Collective) a new community group that is enhancing the existing community spaces
Other requests include murals and art work by local primary school students
One of the Edithvale Collective initiatives is this lively, colourful sign post that adds a splash of colour and fun to the local streetscape.
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19. Submission 178: NSRFL member Tamlyn Dwyer
We are keen to reflect our beach side setting in the final design
These images show local beachscapes.
We would love to see these colours and textures reflected in the new station buildings.
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20. Submission 178: NSRFL member Tamlyn Dwyer
An underpass would negate the need for an unnecessarily long pedestrian foot bridge to clear the tracks at Berry Ave, Edithvale
It has been noted, that the proposed footbridge at Berry Avenue would be over 100 m long on both sides of the tracks.
One suggestion is that an underpass be built instead.
This would not need to be as deep as the footbridge would need to be high, so the down and up ramps would be shorter.
This long length is needed to ensure a gentle grade for all users.
This would mean a quicker crossing over the tracks.
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21. Submission 178: NSRFL member Tamlyn Dwyer
Vegetation can be used to soften and hide the concrete and metal crash barriers
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22. Submission 178: NSRFL member Tamlyn Dwyer
This is a good example of smaller plants used to create a barrier between two hard surfaces
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23. Submission 178: NSRFL member Tamlyn Dwyer
We do not want something like this
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24. Submission 178: NSRFL member Tamlyn Dwyer
We are pleased to see that attractive and tall trees can indeed be placed adjacent to the trench
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25. Submission 239: NSRFL member Sean Wise
I encourage these examples to be incorporated into the design as the Urban Design Guidelines (UDG’s
I encourage the opportunity to incorporate as much living gardens and naturally themed products to preserve this coastal feel, and as a model for Sustainable Urban Design
The station feel should provide a smooth, natural transition from Public transport infrastructure to Beeson Reserve to the beach at Edithvale
A vibrant hub the community and commuters alike, will enjoy.
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26. Submission 239: NSRFL member Sean Wise
Keast Park, Carrum – Wood cladding
Examples of Dune- like features around the station
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27. Submission 239: NSRFL member Sean Wise
Northern Goldfields Regional Office and Admin Building, Leonora, WA.
Natural materials such as wood cladding, rusted metals, curved seating and garden incorporation in use.
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28. Submission 239: NSRFL member Sean Wise
San Francisco’s first community- built living wall is a drought- resistant masterpiece.
Living wall features could be incorporated into Station areas such as per Leppington Station in New South Wales
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29. Submission 179: NSRFL member Willem Popp
My own personal submission is more on listening to the community
I will cover this off in my own presentation after this group presentation.
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30. Submission 187: NSRFL member Elizabeth Joy
Long term residents, over 70 years, family goes back 90 years
Not averse to change, but it should be appropriate and amenable to unique coastal character
Welcome EES report that shows no negative impact on Wetlands
No reason to not remove level crossing via trench
Elevated rail would devastate the area
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31. Submission 187: NSRFL member Elizabeth Joy
Design should keep in character with local area
Sub-station should also be designed to match station
Local coastal shrubs and grasses
Planter boxes
Coastal banksias and Ti trees
Happy to join a local community group to maintain station surrounds
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32. Submission 187: NSRFL member Elizabeth Joy
Extra lift to main station entry for elderly and disabled
Berry Avenue should be an underpass, not an overhead walkway
Consideration needs to be given to community members during construction
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33. NSRFL member Natalie Roberts
Disability access is an important issue for residents.
We believe the current design can be improved as suggested below.
Most car parking will be on the car deck with entry to the Station via stairs only.
The current design forces this group of users to park and traverse the intersection (lights/road etc) to access the ramp/elevator.
Elevator and ramp access to the station platform in only available via the main station entry. 
We suggest that the elevator be positioned in the main car part to enable direct access for wheelchair users, the elderly, parents with prams and those with mobility issues.
Parking near the main entry is just 3 spaces and may not be suitable for disability priority parking.
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34. NSRFL member Natalie Roberts
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35. NSRFL member Natalie Roberts
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36. NSRFL member Natalie Roberts
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