Project Name CBD Metro - Economic and Social Assessment
Prepared For Sydney Metro
Project Date August 2009
Project Details
A new authority known as Sydney Metro was established in 2009 to plan, design, construct and manage the long-term private operator of a metro rail network for Sydney. The $4.8 billion CBD Metro was to be the first of its kind in Australia proving a 7km long network with six underground stations. The proposed station locations were at Central, Town Hall Square, Martin Place, Barangaroo-Wynyard, Pyrmont and Rozelle. Construction was expected to start in 2010, with operation commencing in 2015.
Sydney Metro appointed consultants to act as Planning Contractors to prepare the Environmental Assessment and associated specialist studies. Hill PDA worked in conjunction with Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) and Manidis Roberts to prepare the Economic and Social Impact Assessments for the project.
Hill PDA's assessment focused on the likely social and economic impacts of the proposed CBD Metro during both the construction and operational phases. For all impacts identified, Hill PDA sought to quantify the degree of significance and appropriate mechanisms for mitigation. The assessment involved consultation with key stakeholders in the study area, such as government agencies, private businesses, community groups and landowners.
Hill PDA's research formed part of the Environmental Assessment and Project Application that was submitted to the Department of Planning and exhibited over 2009 and 2010.
Project Name CBD Metro - Economic and Social Assessment
Prepared For Sydney Metro
Project Date August 2009
Project Details
A new authority known as Sydney Metro was established in 2009 to plan, design, construct and manage the long-term private operator of a metro rail network for Sydney. The $4.8 billion CBD Metro was to be the first of its kind in Australia proving a 7km long network with six underground stations. The proposed station locations were at Central, Town Hall Square, Martin Place, Barangaroo-Wynyard, Pyrmont and Rozelle. Construction was expected to start in 2010, with operation commencing in 2015.
Sydney Metro appointed consultants to act as Planning Contractors to prepare the Environmental Assessment and associated specialist studies. Hill PDA worked in conjunction with Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) and Manidis Roberts to prepare the Economic and Social Impact Assessments for the project.
Hill PDA's assessment focused on the likely social and economic impacts of the proposed CBD Metro during both the construction and operational phases. For all impacts identified, Hill PDA sought to quantify the degree of significance and appropriate mechanisms for mitigation. The assessment involved consultation with key stakeholders in the study area, such as government agencies, private businesses, community groups and landowners.
Hill PDA's research formed part of the Environmental Assessment and Project Application that was submitted to the Department of Planning and exhibited over 2009 and 2010.