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© Roads and Traffic Authority
Privacy: Your personal information in correspondence is collected for the sole purpose of assisting in the assessment of the proposal. All information received including names and addresses of respondents may be published in subsequent assessment documents unless a clear indication is given in the correspondence that such information is not to be published. Otherwise the RTA will only disclose your personal information, without your consent, if authorised by law. Your personal information will be held by the RTA at 27 Argyle Street, Parramatta NSW 2150. You have the right to access and correct the information if you believe that it is incorrect.
For further enquiriesJim A Campbell, Project Development Manager, Infrastructure Development Section, Roads and Traffic Authority PO Box 973, PARRAMATTA NSW 2124 | T 02 8849 2377 | E [email protected] | 13 22 13
April 2010RTA/Pub. 10.095
Schofields Road is currently a two lane rural road linking Windsor Road at Rouse Hill with Railway Terrace at Schofields. Schofields Road forms a T-junction with Railway Terrace at its western end. It is proposed that Schofields Road cross the Blacktown – Richmond rail line via an underpass and continue via South Street to link to Richmond Road at Marsden Park. There will be significant traffic growth in future years due to increased residential and commercial development in the North West Growth Centre and nearby areas.
When extended to meet Richmond Road, Schofields Road will provide a major east-west link between Windsor Road and the Rouse Hill Regional Centre in the east and the proposed Marsden Park town centre and industrial precinct in the west. It will also service the new Schofields Railway Station and the adjacent town centre.
The North West Growth Centre Structure Plan displayed by the Department of Planning indicated that Schofields Road was to be extended along Grange Avenue to Richmond Road. Subsequent to the release of this plan, investigations by the Department of Planning, Blacktown City Council and the RTA have identified that the South Street connection is the most direct connection to the Marsden Park industrial precinct and is the preferred option. Your comments are now being sought on this preferred corridor.
In the future Schofields Road would operate as a transit boulevard serving the North West Growth Centre.
Transit boulevards seek to integrate pedestrians, bicycles, public transport and vehicles in an urban environment. As a result, features such as fences and noise walls that physically separate the road corridor from adjoining land use and pedestrians/cyclists, would be avoided where possible.
What has happened so far?Schofields Road can be divided into three sections:
1. The Ponds development between Windsor Road and Tallawong Road
The upgrade for this section was displayed for community comment in 2007 with project approval in May 2009. Construction is expected to commence in 2011.
2. Tallawong Road to Railway Terrace
The proposed upgrade along the existing road corridor is featured in this community update for community comment.
3. Railway Terrace to Richmond Road via South Street
A new road corridor linking to South Street and continuing along South Street to Richmond Road is featured in this community update for community comment.
BenefitsThere are a number of benefits associated with the proposed upgrade of Schofields Road, these include:
• Improved capacity along Schofields Road catering for the greater traffic volumes predicted for this area.
• A direct local link to Richmond Road and an east-west connection between Rouse Hill Regional Centre, the proposed Alex Avenue town centre, Schofields Railway Station and the proposed Marsden Park industrial, commercial and residential areas.
• Improved safety for motorists by:
– Constructing a central median, to separate opposing traffic flows.
– Constructing additional turning lanes.
– Ten new signalised intersections.
• An additional road crossing of the Richmond railway line.
• Lowered transport costs by reducing travel times.
• Improved access and safety for cyclists and pedestrians by providing an off-road shared path.
• Bus priority access, thereby improving public transport.
• Improved landscaping.
• Improved flood immunity.
StagesThe Schofields Road upgrade would be undertaken in stages in conjunction with the development of precincts.
Stage 1 is the section of road between Windsor Road and Tallawong Road adjacent to the Second Ponds development.
Future stages would cover the section of Schofields Road between Tallawong Road and Railway Terrace and between Railway Terrace and Richmond Road.
New and proposed access arrangementsThe map shows the proposed road corridor and access arrangements along Schofields Road. A typical cross section is also shown.
Left-in left-out access to properties along Schofields Road would be maintained until precinct development occurs, and service roads and new intersections would enable traffic to enter and exit adjoining residential or commercial precincts.
Further informationThe RTA will involve the community in the planning for the development of the Schofields Road corridor through a variety of ways, including information sessions, displays and newsletters.
Schofields Road Upgrade from Windsor Road to Richmond Road – your comments sought.The development of the North West Growth Centre means that Schofields Road will require upgrading as precinct development occurs. The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) has commenced planning for the future upgrade.
Schofields Road, when extended to Richmond Road, will be a major east-west connection between Rouse Hill and Marsden Park, providing an important transit boulevard to meet the future transport needs of the North West Growth Centre.
This brochure indicates the proposed road corridor and identifies the access arrangements that would be implemented as part of the Schofields Road upgrade. The upgrade would widen the road to a four lane divided carriageway with the provision for six lanes in the future, with improved intersections, pedestrian and bus facilities.
This is the first stage of planning the road upgrade. The community is invited to provide feedback on the proposed road corridor and in future will be invited to provide comments on the concept design and the environmental assessment. At each planning step the community will be asked to have their say on the upgrade of Schofields Road.
The proposed road alignment is on display for community comment from Wednesday 21 April until Friday 28 May 2010.
Community UpdateApRil 2010
Schofields Road corridorWindsor Road to Richmond Road
RTA usesGreenhouse Friendly™ENVI Carbon Neutral Paper
ENVI is an Australian Governmentcertified Greenhouse Friendly™ Product.
Existing Schofields Road travelling west near Hambledon Road
Background
© Roads and Traffic Authority
Privacy: Your personal information in correspondence is collected for the sole purpose of assisting in the assessment of the proposal. All information received including names and addresses of respondents may be published in subsequent assessment documents unless a clear indication is given in the correspondence that such information is not to be published. Otherwise the RTA will only disclose your personal information, without your consent, if authorised by law. Your personal information will be held by the RTA at 27 Argyle Street, Parramatta NSW 2150. You have the right to access and correct the information if you believe that it is incorrect.
For further enquiriesJim A Campbell, Project Development Manager, Infrastructure Development Section, Roads and Traffic Authority PO Box 973, PARRAMATTA NSW 2124 | T 02 8849 2377 | E [email protected] | 13 22 13
April 2010RTA/Pub. 10.095
Schofields Road is currently a two lane rural road linking Windsor Road at Rouse Hill with Railway Terrace at Schofields. Schofields Road forms a T-junction with Railway Terrace at its western end. It is proposed that Schofields Road cross the Blacktown – Richmond rail line via an underpass and continue via South Street to link to Richmond Road at Marsden Park. There will be significant traffic growth in future years due to increased residential and commercial development in the North West Growth Centre and nearby areas.
When extended to meet Richmond Road, Schofields Road will provide a major east-west link between Windsor Road and the Rouse Hill Regional Centre in the east and the proposed Marsden Park town centre and industrial precinct in the west. It will also service the new Schofields Railway Station and the adjacent town centre.
The North West Growth Centre Structure Plan displayed by the Department of Planning indicated that Schofields Road was to be extended along Grange Avenue to Richmond Road. Subsequent to the release of this plan, investigations by the Department of Planning, Blacktown City Council and the RTA have identified that the South Street connection is the most direct connection to the Marsden Park industrial precinct and is the preferred option. Your comments are now being sought on this preferred corridor.
In the future Schofields Road would operate as a transit boulevard serving the North West Growth Centre.
Transit boulevards seek to integrate pedestrians, bicycles, public transport and vehicles in an urban environment. As a result, features such as fences and noise walls that physically separate the road corridor from adjoining land use and pedestrians/cyclists, would be avoided where possible.
What has happened so far?Schofields Road can be divided into three sections:
1. The Ponds development between Windsor Road and Tallawong Road
The upgrade for this section was displayed for community comment in 2007 with project approval in May 2009. Construction is expected to commence in 2011.
2. Tallawong Road to Railway Terrace
The proposed upgrade along the existing road corridor is featured in this community update for community comment.
3. Railway Terrace to Richmond Road via South Street
A new road corridor linking to South Street and continuing along South Street to Richmond Road is featured in this community update for community comment.
BenefitsThere are a number of benefits associated with the proposed upgrade of Schofields Road, these include:
• Improved capacity along Schofields Road catering for the greater traffic volumes predicted for this area.
• A direct local link to Richmond Road and an east-west connection between Rouse Hill Regional Centre, the proposed Alex Avenue town centre, Schofields Railway Station and the proposed Marsden Park industrial, commercial and residential areas.
• Improved safety for motorists by:
– Constructing a central median, to separate opposing traffic flows.
– Constructing additional turning lanes.
– Ten new signalised intersections.
• An additional road crossing of the Richmond railway line.
• Lowered transport costs by reducing travel times.
• Improved access and safety for cyclists and pedestrians by providing an off-road shared path.
• Bus priority access, thereby improving public transport.
• Improved landscaping.
• Improved flood immunity.
StagesThe Schofields Road upgrade would be undertaken in stages in conjunction with the development of precincts.
Stage 1 is the section of road between Windsor Road and Tallawong Road adjacent to the Second Ponds development.
Future stages would cover the section of Schofields Road between Tallawong Road and Railway Terrace and between Railway Terrace and Richmond Road.
New and proposed access arrangementsThe map shows the proposed road corridor and access arrangements along Schofields Road. A typical cross section is also shown.
Left-in left-out access to properties along Schofields Road would be maintained until precinct development occurs, and service roads and new intersections would enable traffic to enter and exit adjoining residential or commercial precincts.
Further informationThe RTA will involve the community in the planning for the development of the Schofields Road corridor through a variety of ways, including information sessions, displays and newsletters.
Schofields Road Upgrade from Windsor Road to Richmond Road – your comments sought.The development of the North West Growth Centre means that Schofields Road will require upgrading as precinct development occurs. The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) has commenced planning for the future upgrade.
Schofields Road, when extended to Richmond Road, will be a major east-west connection between Rouse Hill and Marsden Park, providing an important transit boulevard to meet the future transport needs of the North West Growth Centre.
This brochure indicates the proposed road corridor and identifies the access arrangements that would be implemented as part of the Schofields Road upgrade. The upgrade would widen the road to a four lane divided carriageway with the provision for six lanes in the future, with improved intersections, pedestrian and bus facilities.
This is the first stage of planning the road upgrade. The community is invited to provide feedback on the proposed road corridor and in future will be invited to provide comments on the concept design and the environmental assessment. At each planning step the community will be asked to have their say on the upgrade of Schofields Road.
The proposed road alignment is on display for community comment from Wednesday 21 April until Friday 28 May 2010.
Community UpdateApRil 2010
Schofields Road corridorWindsor Road to Richmond Road
RTA usesGreenhouse Friendly™ENVI Carbon Neutral Paper
ENVI is an Australian Governmentcertified Greenhouse Friendly™ Product.
Existing Schofields Road travelling west near Hambledon Road
Background
© Roads and Traffic Authority
Privacy: Your personal information in correspondence is collected for the sole purpose of assisting in the assessment of the proposal. All information received including names and addresses of respondents may be published in subsequent assessment documents unless a clear indication is given in the correspondence that such information is not to be published. Otherwise the RTA will only disclose your personal information, without your consent, if authorised by law. Your personal information will be held by the RTA at 27 Argyle Street, Parramatta NSW 2150. You have the right to access and correct the information if you believe that it is incorrect.
For further enquiriesJim A Campbell, Project Development Manager, Infrastructure Development Section, Roads and Traffic Authority PO Box 973, PARRAMATTA NSW 2124 | T 02 8849 2377 | E [email protected] | 13 22 13
April 2010RTA/Pub. 10.095
Schofields Road is currently a two lane rural road linking Windsor Road at Rouse Hill with Railway Terrace at Schofields. Schofields Road forms a T-junction with Railway Terrace at its western end. It is proposed that Schofields Road cross the Blacktown – Richmond rail line via an underpass and continue via South Street to link to Richmond Road at Marsden Park. There will be significant traffic growth in future years due to increased residential and commercial development in the North West Growth Centre and nearby areas.
When extended to meet Richmond Road, Schofields Road will provide a major east-west link between Windsor Road and the Rouse Hill Regional Centre in the east and the proposed Marsden Park town centre and industrial precinct in the west. It will also service the new Schofields Railway Station and the adjacent town centre.
The North West Growth Centre Structure Plan displayed by the Department of Planning indicated that Schofields Road was to be extended along Grange Avenue to Richmond Road. Subsequent to the release of this plan, investigations by the Department of Planning, Blacktown City Council and the RTA have identified that the South Street connection is the most direct connection to the Marsden Park industrial precinct and is the preferred option. Your comments are now being sought on this preferred corridor.
In the future Schofields Road would operate as a transit boulevard serving the North West Growth Centre.
Transit boulevards seek to integrate pedestrians, bicycles, public transport and vehicles in an urban environment. As a result, features such as fences and noise walls that physically separate the road corridor from adjoining land use and pedestrians/cyclists, would be avoided where possible.
What has happened so far?Schofields Road can be divided into three sections:
1. The Ponds development between Windsor Road and Tallawong Road
The upgrade for this section was displayed for community comment in 2007 with project approval in May 2009. Construction is expected to commence in 2011.
2. Tallawong Road to Railway Terrace
The proposed upgrade along the existing road corridor is featured in this community update for community comment.
3. Railway Terrace to Richmond Road via South Street
A new road corridor linking to South Street and continuing along South Street to Richmond Road is featured in this community update for community comment.
BenefitsThere are a number of benefits associated with the proposed upgrade of Schofields Road, these include:
• Improved capacity along Schofields Road catering for the greater traffic volumes predicted for this area.
• A direct local link to Richmond Road and an east-west connection between Rouse Hill Regional Centre, the proposed Alex Avenue town centre, Schofields Railway Station and the proposed Marsden Park industrial, commercial and residential areas.
• Improved safety for motorists by:
– Constructing a central median, to separate opposing traffic flows.
– Constructing additional turning lanes.
– Ten new signalised intersections.
• An additional road crossing of the Richmond railway line.
• Lowered transport costs by reducing travel times.
• Improved access and safety for cyclists and pedestrians by providing an off-road shared path.
• Bus priority access, thereby improving public transport.
• Improved landscaping.
• Improved flood immunity.
StagesThe Schofields Road upgrade would be undertaken in stages in conjunction with the development of precincts.
Stage 1 is the section of road between Windsor Road and Tallawong Road adjacent to the Second Ponds development.
Future stages would cover the section of Schofields Road between Tallawong Road and Railway Terrace and between Railway Terrace and Richmond Road.
New and proposed access arrangementsThe map shows the proposed road corridor and access arrangements along Schofields Road. A typical cross section is also shown.
Left-in left-out access to properties along Schofields Road would be maintained until precinct development occurs, and service roads and new intersections would enable traffic to enter and exit adjoining residential or commercial precincts.
Further informationThe RTA will involve the community in the planning for the development of the Schofields Road corridor through a variety of ways, including information sessions, displays and newsletters.
Schofields Road Upgrade from Windsor Road to Richmond Road – your comments sought.The development of the North West Growth Centre means that Schofields Road will require upgrading as precinct development occurs. The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) has commenced planning for the future upgrade.
Schofields Road, when extended to Richmond Road, will be a major east-west connection between Rouse Hill and Marsden Park, providing an important transit boulevard to meet the future transport needs of the North West Growth Centre.
This brochure indicates the proposed road corridor and identifies the access arrangements that would be implemented as part of the Schofields Road upgrade. The upgrade would widen the road to a four lane divided carriageway with the provision for six lanes in the future, with improved intersections, pedestrian and bus facilities.
This is the first stage of planning the road upgrade. The community is invited to provide feedback on the proposed road corridor and in future will be invited to provide comments on the concept design and the environmental assessment. At each planning step the community will be asked to have their say on the upgrade of Schofields Road.
The proposed road alignment is on display for community comment from Wednesday 21 April until Friday 28 May 2010.
Community UpdateApRil 2010
Schofields Road corridorWindsor Road to Richmond Road
RTA usesGreenhouse Friendly™ENVI Carbon Neutral Paper
ENVI is an Australian Governmentcertified Greenhouse Friendly™ Product.
Existing Schofields Road travelling west near Hambledon Road
Background
Richmond Road
Veron Road
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Approved upgrade –Windsor Road to Tallawong Road
Bridge Street overpassaccess to new Schofields station
Proposed corridor –Tallawong Road to Richmond Road
Schofields Road underpasscrossing of Richmond railway line
Creek crossing
Creek crossingCreek crossing
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Creek crossing
Creek crossing
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Veron Road
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Schofields Road
The Ponds Development
Approved upgrade –Windsor Road to Tallawong Road
Bridge Street overpassaccess to new Schofields station
Proposed corridor –Tallawong Road to Richmond Road
Schofields Road underpasscrossing of Richmond railway line
Creek crossing
Creek crossingCreek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Existing Schofields Road near Boundary Road, travelling east
Existing Schofields Road between Cudgegong Road and Windsor Road, travelling west.
MEDIAN FOR FUTURE WIDENING
TypiCAl CRoSS SECTion Diagram is indicative
Key features of the proposed corridor
• Upgrade from a two lane to a four lane divided road with a wide central median enabling six lanes in the future.
• Transit boulevard, in a typically 43m wide corridor plus possible service roads provided by others.
• New signalised intersections at Ponds Boulevard, Tallawong Road, Hambledon Road, Alex Avenue, Junction Road, Railway Terrace, Veron Road, Carnarvon Road, Fermoy Road, and Richmond Road.
• Speed limit of 60km/h.
• Schofields Road extended from Railway Terrace to South Street and Richmond Road.
• Tree lined corridor and wide median.
• Designated turning lanes.
• Off road shared paths for cyclists and pedestrians.
• Bus priority access.
• Improved flood immunity.
Proposed traffic lights
Existing traffic lights to remain
Proposed left-in / left-out intersection for existing land use, closure if service road provided
Proposed road corridor
Approved upgrade
Possible road corridor constructed by others
Possible future service road extension (construction by others)
lEGEnD
Community information sessionsThe RTA values your views about the project and will host community information sessions on Saturday 1 May and Thursday 6 May 2010. The RTA project team will be available to answer questions and receive feedback.
Please feel free to drop in at any time during these information sessions:
Riverstone Neighbourhood Centre Corner Park and Market streets, Riverstone
Saturday 1 May 2010 between 10am and 3pm
Thursday 6 May 2010 between 3pm and 8pm
Display locationsThis corridor strategy will be on display from Wednesday 21 April to Friday 28 May 2010 at the following locations:
Blacktown City Council62 Flushcombe Road BLACKTOWN NSW 2148
RTA Blacktown Motor RegistryBlacktown Mega Centre (St Martins Village) Unit B1, Cnr Blacktown Road & St Martins Crescent BLACKTOWN NSW 2148
Riverstone Library1st Floor, Marketown RIVERSTONE NSW 2765
What happens next?
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UNDERTAKE CONCEPT DESIGN ANDENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
CONFIRMATION OF THE CORRIDORAND ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS
APPROVAL TO PROCEED
DETAILED DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION IN STAGES
The RTA invites community feedbackon the corridor alignment and design
DESIGN OF THE CORRIDOR ALIGNMENT
WEAREHERE
Have your sayCommunity comments regarding the upgrade of Schofields Road will be considered by the RTA. Please send written comments by Friday 28 May 2010 to:
Jim A Campbell Project Development Manager Infrastructure Development Section Roads and Traffic Authority PO Box 973 PARRAMATTA NSW 2124
Or email comments to: [email protected]
T 02 8849 2377
Schofields Road upgrade – Windsor Road to Richmond Road
N
ROUSEHILL
KELLYVILLE
MARSDENPARK
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Schofields Road
Schofields Road
The Ponds Development
Approved upgrade –Windsor Road to Tallawong Road
Bridge Street overpassaccess to new Schofields station
Proposed corridor –Tallawong Road to Richmond Road
Schofields Road underpasscrossing of Richmond railway line
Creek crossing
Creek crossingCreek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Richmond Road
Veron Road
Carnarvon R
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Fermoy R
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Railw
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Railw
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Junction Road
Boundary Road
Tallawong R
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Ridgeline D
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Boulevard
Windsor Road
Schofields Farm R
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Ave
nue
Ham
bled
on R
oad
Schofields Road
Schofields Road
The Ponds Development
Approved upgrade –Windsor Road to Tallawong Road
Bridge Street overpassaccess to new Schofields station
Proposed corridor –Tallawong Road to Richmond Road
Schofields Road underpasscrossing of Richmond railway line
Creek crossing
Creek crossingCreek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
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Junction Road
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Windsor Road
Schofields Farm R
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Ale
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Ham
bled
on R
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Schofields Road
Schofields Road
The Ponds Development
Approved upgrade –Windsor Road to Tallawong Road
Bridge Street overpassaccess to new Schofields station
Proposed corridor –Tallawong Road to Richmond Road
Schofields Road underpasscrossing of Richmond railway line
Creek crossing
Creek crossingCreek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Richmond Road
Veron Road
Carnarvon R
oad
Fermoy R
oad
Railw
ay Terrace
Railw
ay Terrace
Junction Road
Boundary Road
Tallawong R
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Ridgeline D
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Cudgegong R
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The Ponds
Boulevard
Windsor Road
Schofields Farm R
oad
Ale
x A
venu
e
Ham
bled
on R
oad
Schofields Road
Schofields Road
The Ponds Development
Approved upgrade –Windsor Road to Tallawong Road
Bridge Street overpassaccess to new Schofields station
Proposed corridor –Tallawong Road to Richmond Road
Schofields Road underpasscrossing of Richmond railway line
Creek crossing
Creek crossingCreek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Existing Schofields Road near Boundary Road, travelling east
Existing Schofields Road between Cudgegong Road and Windsor Road, travelling west.
MEDIAN FOR FUTURE WIDENING
TypiCAl CRoSS SECTion Diagram is indicative
Key features of the proposed corridor
• Upgrade from a two lane to a four lane divided road with a wide central median enabling six lanes in the future.
• Transit boulevard, in a typically 43m wide corridor plus possible service roads provided by others.
• New signalised intersections at Ponds Boulevard, Tallawong Road, Hambledon Road, Alex Avenue, Junction Road, Railway Terrace, Veron Road, Carnarvon Road, Fermoy Road, and Richmond Road.
• Speed limit of 60km/h.
• Schofields Road extended from Railway Terrace to South Street and Richmond Road.
• Tree lined corridor and wide median.
• Designated turning lanes.
• Off road shared paths for cyclists and pedestrians.
• Bus priority access.
• Improved flood immunity.
Proposed traffic lights
Existing traffic lights to remain
Proposed left-in / left-out intersection for existing land use, closure if service road provided
Proposed road corridor
Approved upgrade
Possible road corridor constructed by others
Possible future service road extension (construction by others)
lEGEnD
Community information sessionsThe RTA values your views about the project and will host community information sessions on Saturday 1 May and Thursday 6 May 2010. The RTA project team will be available to answer questions and receive feedback.
Please feel free to drop in at any time during these information sessions:
Riverstone Neighbourhood Centre Corner Park and Market streets, Riverstone
Saturday 1 May 2010 between 10am and 3pm
Thursday 6 May 2010 between 3pm and 8pm
Display locationsThis corridor strategy will be on display from Wednesday 21 April to Friday 28 May 2010 at the following locations:
Blacktown City Council62 Flushcombe Road BLACKTOWN NSW 2148
RTA Blacktown Motor RegistryBlacktown Mega Centre (St Martins Village) Unit B1, Cnr Blacktown Road & St Martins Crescent BLACKTOWN NSW 2148
Riverstone Library1st Floor, Marketown RIVERSTONE NSW 2765
What happens next?
TW
O-W
AY
CO
MM
UN
ITY
INV
OLV
EMEN
T
UNDERTAKE CONCEPT DESIGN ANDENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
CONFIRMATION OF THE CORRIDORAND ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS
APPROVAL TO PROCEED
DETAILED DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION IN STAGES
The RTA invites community feedbackon the corridor alignment and design
DESIGN OF THE CORRIDOR ALIGNMENT
WEAREHERE
Have your sayCommunity comments regarding the upgrade of Schofields Road will be considered by the RTA. Please send written comments by Friday 28 May 2010 to:
Jim A Campbell Project Development Manager Infrastructure Development Section Roads and Traffic Authority PO Box 973 PARRAMATTA NSW 2124
Or email comments to: [email protected]
T 02 8849 2377
Schofields Road upgrade – Windsor Road to Richmond Road
N
ROUSEHILL
KELLYVILLE
MARSDENPARK
SCHOFIELDS
Richmond Road
Riverstone Parade
Railway Terrace
Ham
bled
on R
oad
Tallawong Road
Rid
gelin
e D
rive
Cudgegong Road
Boundary Road
Ale
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Anna
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Windsor Road
Gar�eld
Road East
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South Street
Fermoy R
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RIVERSTONE
Scho�elds
Farm Road
Junction
Road
Carnarvon R
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loCAliTy mAp
Richmond Road
Veron Road
Carnarvon R
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Fermoy R
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Railw
ay Terrace
Railw
ay Terrace
Junction Road
Boundary Road
Tallawong R
oad
Ridgeline D
rive
Cudgegong R
oad
The Ponds
Boulevard
Windsor Road
Schofields Farm R
oad
Ale
x A
venu
e
Ham
bled
on R
oad
Schofields Road
Schofields Road
The Ponds Development
Approved upgrade –Windsor Road to Tallawong Road
Bridge Street overpassaccess to new Schofields station
Proposed corridor –Tallawong Road to Richmond Road
Schofields Road underpasscrossing of Richmond railway line
Creek crossing
Creek crossingCreek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Richmond Road
Veron Road
Carnarvon R
oad
Fermoy R
oad
Railw
ay Terrace
Railw
ay Terrace
Junction Road
Boundary Road
Tallawong R
oad
Ridgeline D
rive
Cudgegong R
oad
The Ponds
Boulevard
Windsor Road
Schofields Farm R
oad
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Approved upgrade –Windsor Road to Tallawong Road
Bridge Street overpassaccess to new Schofields station
Proposed corridor –Tallawong Road to Richmond Road
Schofields Road underpasscrossing of Richmond railway line
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The Ponds Development
Approved upgrade –Windsor Road to Tallawong Road
Bridge Street overpassaccess to new Schofields station
Proposed corridor –Tallawong Road to Richmond Road
Schofields Road underpasscrossing of Richmond railway line
Creek crossing
Creek crossingCreek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
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Veron Road
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Boundary Road
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Schofields Road
The Ponds Development
Approved upgrade –Windsor Road to Tallawong Road
Bridge Street overpassaccess to new Schofields station
Proposed corridor –Tallawong Road to Richmond Road
Schofields Road underpasscrossing of Richmond railway line
Creek crossing
Creek crossingCreek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Existing Schofields Road near Boundary Road, travelling east
Existing Schofields Road between Cudgegong Road and Windsor Road, travelling west.
MEDIAN FOR FUTURE WIDENING
TypiCAl CRoSS SECTion Diagram is indicative
Key features of the proposed corridor
• Upgrade from a two lane to a four lane divided road with a wide central median enabling six lanes in the future.
• Transit boulevard, in a typically 43m wide corridor plus possible service roads provided by others.
• New signalised intersections at Ponds Boulevard, Tallawong Road, Hambledon Road, Alex Avenue, Junction Road, Railway Terrace, Veron Road, Carnarvon Road, Fermoy Road, and Richmond Road.
• Speed limit of 60km/h.
• Schofields Road extended from Railway Terrace to South Street and Richmond Road.
• Tree lined corridor and wide median.
• Designated turning lanes.
• Off road shared paths for cyclists and pedestrians.
• Bus priority access.
• Improved flood immunity.
Proposed traffic lights
Existing traffic lights to remain
Proposed left-in / left-out intersection for existing land use, closure if service road provided
Proposed road corridor
Approved upgrade
Possible road corridor constructed by others
Possible future service road extension (construction by others)
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Community information sessionsThe RTA values your views about the project and will host community information sessions on Saturday 1 May and Thursday 6 May 2010. The RTA project team will be available to answer questions and receive feedback.
Please feel free to drop in at any time during these information sessions:
Riverstone Neighbourhood Centre Corner Park and Market streets, Riverstone
Saturday 1 May 2010 between 10am and 3pm
Thursday 6 May 2010 between 3pm and 8pm
Display locationsThis corridor strategy will be on display from Wednesday 21 April to Friday 28 May 2010 at the following locations:
Blacktown City Council62 Flushcombe Road BLACKTOWN NSW 2148
RTA Blacktown Motor RegistryBlacktown Mega Centre (St Martins Village) Unit B1, Cnr Blacktown Road & St Martins Crescent BLACKTOWN NSW 2148
Riverstone Library1st Floor, Marketown RIVERSTONE NSW 2765
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CONFIRMATION OF THE CORRIDORAND ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS
APPROVAL TO PROCEED
DETAILED DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION IN STAGES
The RTA invites community feedbackon the corridor alignment and design
DESIGN OF THE CORRIDOR ALIGNMENT
WEAREHERE
Have your sayCommunity comments regarding the upgrade of Schofields Road will be considered by the RTA. Please send written comments by Friday 28 May 2010 to:
Jim A Campbell Project Development Manager Infrastructure Development Section Roads and Traffic Authority PO Box 973 PARRAMATTA NSW 2124
Or email comments to: [email protected]
T 02 8849 2377
Schofields Road upgrade – Windsor Road to Richmond Road
N
ROUSEHILL
KELLYVILLE
MARSDENPARK
SCHOFIELDS
Richmond Road
Riverstone Parade
Railway Terrace
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Tallawong Road
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Boundary Road
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South Street
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Veron Road
Carnarvon R
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Fermoy R
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Railw
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Railw
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Junction Road
Boundary Road
Tallawong R
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Ridgeline D
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Cudgegong R
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The Ponds
Boulevard
Windsor Road
Schofields Farm R
oad
Ale
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venu
e
Ham
bled
on R
oad
Schofields Road
Schofields Road
The Ponds Development
Approved upgrade –Windsor Road to Tallawong Road
Bridge Street overpassaccess to new Schofields station
Proposed corridor –Tallawong Road to Richmond Road
Schofields Road underpasscrossing of Richmond railway line
Creek crossing
Creek crossingCreek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Richmond Road
Veron Road
Carnarvon R
oad
Fermoy R
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Railw
ay Terrace
Railw
ay Terrace
Junction Road
Boundary Road
Tallawong R
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Ridgeline D
rive
Cudgegong R
oad
The Ponds
Boulevard
Windsor Road
Schofields Farm R
oad
Ale
x A
venu
e
Ham
bled
on R
oad
Schofields Road
Schofields Road
The Ponds Development
Approved upgrade –Windsor Road to Tallawong Road
Bridge Street overpassaccess to new Schofields station
Proposed corridor –Tallawong Road to Richmond Road
Schofields Road underpasscrossing of Richmond railway line
Creek crossing
Creek crossingCreek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Join
s be
low
Join
s ab
ove
Richmond Road
Veron Road
Carnarvon R
oad
Fermoy R
oad
Railw
ay Terrace
Railw
ay Terrace
Junction Road
Boundary Road
Tallawong R
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Ridgeline D
rive
Cudgegong R
oad
The Ponds
Boulevard
Windsor Road
Schofields Farm R
oad
Ale
x A
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e
Ham
bled
on R
oad
Schofields Road
Schofields Road
The Ponds Development
Approved upgrade –Windsor Road to Tallawong Road
Bridge Street overpassaccess to new Schofields station
Proposed corridor –Tallawong Road to Richmond Road
Schofields Road underpasscrossing of Richmond railway line
Creek crossing
Creek crossingCreek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Richmond Road
Veron Road
Carnarvon R
oad
Fermoy R
oad
Railw
ay Terrace
Railw
ay Terrace
Junction Road
Boundary Road
Tallawong R
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Ridgeline D
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Cudgegong R
oad
The Ponds
Boulevard
Windsor Road
Schofields Farm R
oad
Ale
x A
venu
e
Ham
bled
on R
oad
Schofields Road
Schofields Road
The Ponds Development
Approved upgrade –Windsor Road to Tallawong Road
Bridge Street overpassaccess to new Schofields station
Proposed corridor –Tallawong Road to Richmond Road
Schofields Road underpasscrossing of Richmond railway line
Creek crossing
Creek crossingCreek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Existing Schofields Road near Boundary Road, travelling east
Existing Schofields Road between Cudgegong Road and Windsor Road, travelling west.
MEDIAN FOR FUTURE WIDENING
TypiCAl CRoSS SECTion Diagram is indicative
Key features of the proposed corridor
• Upgrade from a two lane to a four lane divided road with a wide central median enabling six lanes in the future.
• Transit boulevard, in a typically 43m wide corridor plus possible service roads provided by others.
• New signalised intersections at Ponds Boulevard, Tallawong Road, Hambledon Road, Alex Avenue, Junction Road, Railway Terrace, Veron Road, Carnarvon Road, Fermoy Road, and Richmond Road.
• Speed limit of 60km/h.
• Schofields Road extended from Railway Terrace to South Street and Richmond Road.
• Tree lined corridor and wide median.
• Designated turning lanes.
• Off road shared paths for cyclists and pedestrians.
• Bus priority access.
• Improved flood immunity.
Proposed traffic lights
Existing traffic lights to remain
Proposed left-in / left-out intersection for existing land use, closure if service road provided
Proposed road corridor
Approved upgrade
Possible road corridor constructed by others
Possible future service road extension (construction by others)
lEGEnD
Community information sessionsThe RTA values your views about the project and will host community information sessions on Saturday 1 May and Thursday 6 May 2010. The RTA project team will be available to answer questions and receive feedback.
Please feel free to drop in at any time during these information sessions:
Riverstone Neighbourhood Centre Corner Park and Market streets, Riverstone
Saturday 1 May 2010 between 10am and 3pm
Thursday 6 May 2010 between 3pm and 8pm
Display locationsThis corridor strategy will be on display from Wednesday 21 April to Friday 28 May 2010 at the following locations:
Blacktown City Council62 Flushcombe Road BLACKTOWN NSW 2148
RTA Blacktown Motor RegistryBlacktown Mega Centre (St Martins Village) Unit B1, Cnr Blacktown Road & St Martins Crescent BLACKTOWN NSW 2148
Riverstone Library1st Floor, Marketown RIVERSTONE NSW 2765
What happens next?
TW
O-W
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CO
MM
UN
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INV
OLV
EMEN
T
UNDERTAKE CONCEPT DESIGN ANDENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
CONFIRMATION OF THE CORRIDORAND ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS
APPROVAL TO PROCEED
DETAILED DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION IN STAGES
The RTA invites community feedbackon the corridor alignment and design
DESIGN OF THE CORRIDOR ALIGNMENT
WEAREHERE
Have your sayCommunity comments regarding the upgrade of Schofields Road will be considered by the RTA. Please send written comments by Friday 28 May 2010 to:
Jim A Campbell Project Development Manager Infrastructure Development Section Roads and Traffic Authority PO Box 973 PARRAMATTA NSW 2124
Or email comments to: [email protected]
T 02 8849 2377
Schofields Road upgrade – Windsor Road to Richmond Road
N
ROUSEHILL
KELLYVILLE
MARSDENPARK
SCHOFIELDS
Richmond Road
Riverstone Parade
Railway Terrace
Ham
bled
on R
oad
Tallawong Road
Rid
gelin
e D
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Cudgegong Road
Boundary Road
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Anna
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Gar�eld
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South Street
Fermoy R
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Scho�elds
Farm Road
Junction
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Carnarvon R
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Veron Road
Carnarvon R
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Fermoy R
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Railw
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Railw
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Junction Road
Boundary Road
Tallawong R
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Ridgeline D
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Cudgegong R
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The Ponds
Boulevard
Windsor Road
Schofields Farm R
oad
Ale
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venu
e
Ham
bled
on R
oad
Schofields Road
Schofields Road
The Ponds Development
Approved upgrade –Windsor Road to Tallawong Road
Bridge Street overpassaccess to new Schofields station
Proposed corridor –Tallawong Road to Richmond Road
Schofields Road underpasscrossing of Richmond railway line
Creek crossing
Creek crossingCreek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Richmond Road
Veron Road
Carnarvon R
oad
Fermoy R
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Railw
ay Terrace
Railw
ay Terrace
Junction Road
Boundary Road
Tallawong R
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Ridgeline D
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Cudgegong R
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The Ponds
Boulevard
Windsor Road
Schofields Farm R
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Ale
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Ham
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on R
oad
Schofields Road
Schofields Road
The Ponds Development
Approved upgrade –Windsor Road to Tallawong Road
Bridge Street overpassaccess to new Schofields station
Proposed corridor –Tallawong Road to Richmond Road
Schofields Road underpasscrossing of Richmond railway line
Creek crossing
Creek crossingCreek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
Creek crossing
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Privacy: Your personal information in correspondence is collected for the sole purpose of assisting in the assessment of the proposal. All information received including names and addresses of respondents may be published in subsequent assessment documents unless a clear indication is given in the correspondence that such information is not to be published. Otherwise the RTA will only disclose your personal information, without your consent, if authorised by law. Your personal information will be held by the RTA at 27 Argyle Street, Parramatta NSW 2150. You have the right to access and correct the information if you believe that it is incorrect.
For further enquiriesJim A Campbell, Project Development Manager, Infrastructure Development Section, Roads and Traffic Authority PO Box 973, PARRAMATTA NSW 2124 | T 02 8849 2377 | E [email protected] | 13 22 13
April 2010RTA/Pub. 10.095
Schofields Road is currently a two lane rural road linking Windsor Road at Rouse Hill with Railway Terrace at Schofields. Schofields Road forms a T-junction with Railway Terrace at its western end. It is proposed that Schofields Road cross the Blacktown – Richmond rail line via an underpass and continue via South Street to link to Richmond Road at Marsden Park. There will be significant traffic growth in future years due to increased residential and commercial development in the North West Growth Centre and nearby areas.
When extended to meet Richmond Road, Schofields Road will provide a major east-west link between Windsor Road and the Rouse Hill Regional Centre in the east and the proposed Marsden Park town centre and industrial precinct in the west. It will also service the new Schofields Railway Station and the adjacent town centre.
The North West Growth Centre Structure Plan displayed by the Department of Planning indicated that Schofields Road was to be extended along Grange Avenue to Richmond Road. Subsequent to the release of this plan, investigations by the Department of Planning, Blacktown City Council and the RTA have identified that the South Street connection is the most direct connection to the Marsden Park industrial precinct and is the preferred option. Your comments are now being sought on this preferred corridor.
In the future Schofields Road would operate as a transit boulevard serving the North West Growth Centre.
Transit boulevards seek to integrate pedestrians, bicycles, public transport and vehicles in an urban environment. As a result, features such as fences and noise walls that physically separate the road corridor from adjoining land use and pedestrians/cyclists, would be avoided where possible.
What has happened so far?Schofields Road can be divided into three sections:
1. The Ponds development between Windsor Road and Tallawong Road
The upgrade for this section was displayed for community comment in 2007 with project approval in May 2009. Construction is expected to commence in 2011.
2. Tallawong Road to Railway Terrace
The proposed upgrade along the existing road corridor is featured in this community update for community comment.
3. Railway Terrace to Richmond Road via South Street
A new road corridor linking to South Street and continuing along South Street to Richmond Road is featured in this community update for community comment.
BenefitsThere are a number of benefits associated with the proposed upgrade of Schofields Road, these include:
• Improved capacity along Schofields Road catering for the greater traffic volumes predicted for this area.
• A direct local link to Richmond Road and an east-west connection between Rouse Hill Regional Centre, the proposed Alex Avenue town centre, Schofields Railway Station and the proposed Marsden Park industrial, commercial and residential areas.
• Improved safety for motorists by:
– Constructing a central median, to separate opposing traffic flows.
– Constructing additional turning lanes.
– Ten new signalised intersections.
• An additional road crossing of the Richmond railway line.
• Lowered transport costs by reducing travel times.
• Improved access and safety for cyclists and pedestrians by providing an off-road shared path.
• Bus priority access, thereby improving public transport.
• Improved landscaping.
• Improved flood immunity.
StagesThe Schofields Road upgrade would be undertaken in stages in conjunction with the development of precincts.
Stage 1 is the section of road between Windsor Road and Tallawong Road adjacent to the Second Ponds development.
Future stages would cover the section of Schofields Road between Tallawong Road and Railway Terrace and between Railway Terrace and Richmond Road.
New and proposed access arrangementsThe map shows the proposed road corridor and access arrangements along Schofields Road. A typical cross section is also shown.
Left-in left-out access to properties along Schofields Road would be maintained until precinct development occurs, and service roads and new intersections would enable traffic to enter and exit adjoining residential or commercial precincts.
Further informationThe RTA will involve the community in the planning for the development of the Schofields Road corridor through a variety of ways, including information sessions, displays and newsletters.
Schofields Road Upgrade from Windsor Road to Richmond Road – your comments sought.The development of the North West Growth Centre means that Schofields Road will require upgrading as precinct development occurs. The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) has commenced planning for the future upgrade.
Schofields Road, when extended to Richmond Road, will be a major east-west connection between Rouse Hill and Marsden Park, providing an important transit boulevard to meet the future transport needs of the North West Growth Centre.
This brochure indicates the proposed road corridor and identifies the access arrangements that would be implemented as part of the Schofields Road upgrade. The upgrade would widen the road to a four lane divided carriageway with the provision for six lanes in the future, with improved intersections, pedestrian and bus facilities.
This is the first stage of planning the road upgrade. The community is invited to provide feedback on the proposed road corridor and in future will be invited to provide comments on the concept design and the environmental assessment. At each planning step the community will be asked to have their say on the upgrade of Schofields Road.
The proposed road alignment is on display for community comment from Wednesday 21 April until Friday 28 May 2010.
Community UpdateApRil 2010
Schofields Road corridorWindsor Road to Richmond Road
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Existing Schofields Road travelling west near Hambledon Road
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