Request for 2 Western A social impact assessment was Chapter 10 – noise and portal conducted during the planning Social and vibration process to identify how amenity Community 3 Arden – mitigation for impacts on local residents could be station Chapter 13 homes near reduced and best managed. and 7 Domain – construction The project is considering ways to Vibration station work sites reduce potential noise and vibration Technical 8 Eastern – Also queries impacts on the local community, Appendix F portal about whether including the use of acoustic sheds at Social and residents would construction work sites and temporary Community be entitled to and permanent noise walls. Technical relocation or Temporary relocation or respite would Appendix I compensation be considered for directly affected Noise and for impacts residents on a case-by-case basis. Vibration Landscape and visual Concerns that 2 Western Mitigation measures have been Chapter 9 – temporary and portal identified to protect the various Land Use and permanent elements that contribute to the Planning 4 Parkville – changes may character of the surrounding station Chapter 14 affect the landscape. For example, the Historical 5 CBD – character of recommended Environmental Cultural station areas Performance Requirements include Heritage surrounding the measures to protect the heritage 6 CBD – Chapter 16 proposed qualities of nearby buildings and station Landscape infrastructure public spaces. 7 Domain – and Visual Requests for The Urban Design Strategy provides station Technical the design of guidance on the design of station 8 Eastern – Appendix E station entrances to ensure they are of a high portal Land Use and entrances to quality design, integrate with their Planning integrate well location and settings, and have with the appropriate footprints. Technical surrounding Appendix J The design of Melbourne Metro would landscape, and Historical also take into account local for the look of Cultural aspirations for each precinct, as set station Heritage out in the relevant planning polices entrances to not and strategies and identified through Technical detract from consultation with Councils and other Appendix L landmarks and stakeholders. Landscape streetscape and Visual The Urban Design Strategy, in conjunction with the various other Technical impact assessments, would ensure Appendix M the protection of the existing Urban Design landscape, while enhancing it where Strategy possible.
Request for noise and vibration mitigation for homes near construction work sites Also queries about whether residents would be entitled to relocation or compensation for impacts 2 – Western portal 3 – Arden station 7 – Domain station 8 – Eastern portal A social impact assessment was conducted during the planning process to identify how amenity impacts on local residents could be reduced and best managed. The project is considering ways to reduce potential noise and vibration impacts on the local community, including the use of acoustic sheds at construction work sites and temporary and permanent noise walls. Temporary relocation or respite would be considered for directly affected residents on a case-by-case basis. Chapter 10 Social and Community Chapter 13 and Vibration Technical Appendix F Social and Community Technical Appendix I Noise and Vibration Landscape and visual Concerns that temporary and permanent changes may affect the character of areas surrounding the proposed infrastructure Requests for the design of station entrances to integrate well with the surrounding landscape, and for the look of station entrances to not detract from landmarks and streetscape 2 – Western portal 4 – Parkville station 5 – CBD station 6 – CBD station 7 – Domain station 8 – Eastern portal Mitigation measures have been identified to protect the various elements that contribute to the character of the surrounding landscape. For example, the recommended Environmental Performance Requirements include measures to protect the heritage qualities of nearby buildings and public spaces. The Urban Design Strategy provides guidance on the design of station entrances to ensure they are of a high quality design, integrate with their location and settings, and have appropriate footprints. The design of Melbourne Metro would also take into account local aspirations for each precinct, as set out in the relevant planning polices and strategies and identified through consultation with Councils and other stakeholders. The Urban Design Strategy, in conjunction with the various other impact assessments, would ensure the protection of the existing landscape, while enhancing it where possible. Chapter 9 Land Use and Planning Chapter 14 Historical Cultural Heritage Chapter 16 Landscape and Visual Technical Appendix E Land Use and Planning Technical Appendix J Historical Cultural Heritage Technical Appendix L Landscape and Visual Technical Appendix M Urban Design Strategy
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