Description
The Transport Access Program (TAP) aims to enhance the experience of public transport customers by providing accessible, modern, secure, and integrated transport infrastructure.
Upgrades to two existing train stations will include the following:
- Construction of new lifts for access to station platforms and existing footbridges, complete with lift landings, canopies, throw screens, and support structures.
- Installation of seating and canopies in existing boarding assistance zones, where necessary.
- Provision of accessible kiss-and-ride spaces and new accessible parking spaces.
- Reconfiguration of existing station toilet facilities to include family accessible and ambulant toilets.
- Ancillary works such as platform regrading, minor modifications to station buildings, and upgrades to station power supply.
Rating Highlights
| Category | Credits | Achievements/Risks |
| Discharge to Air, land, and water | Dis-3 | The Project achieved a verified level of 3 with a score of 5.28.
The Project effectively managed noise during construction, adhering to TfNSW’s Construction Noise and Vibration Strategy. Their vibration goals focused on minimizing human discomfort, protecting contents within buildings, and maintaining the structural integrity of buildings. At Killara Station, the heritage-listed station building was recognized as a sensitive receiver, while at Turrella Station, multiple sensitive receivers were identified within the minimum working distances for vibration-intensive equipment. |
| Community Health, Well-being, and Safety | Hea-1 | The Project achieved a verified level of 3 with a score of 2.78.
The project adopted the Kuringgai Council’s 2038 community strategic plan which emphasizes sustainability in community health, well-being, and safety through various initiatives addressing priority issues. The objective is to encourage a community that embraces healthier lifestyle choices and practices. |
| Water | Wat-1 | The Project achieved a verified level of 2.9 with a score of 4.84.
The Killara water model comprehensively manages potable and non-potable water uses during both the construction and operational phases of the project. It includes essential uses such as dust suppression, road sweeping, vacuum excavation, and facilities like toilets and taps. The model projects total water uses at 0.50 ML during delivery and 2.48 ML over the infrastructure's lifecycle. Importantly, the model achieves a 19% reduction in water use compared to the base case. |
Verified Innovations
| Name | Verification Date | Innovation Type | Description & Sustainability Benefits | |
| Inn-1.1 Rso-6 & Rso-7 | 19/04/2024 | | Innovative technology or process | The Project received 0.15 points.
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| Inn-1.3 iSupply | 19/04/2024 | | Innovative technology or process | The Project received 0.75 points.
The project has used 3 suppliers from IS ISupply directory. |
| Inn-1.4 Gatewave | 19/04/2024 | | Innovative technology or process
Australian First |
The Project received 3 points.
Gatewave was developed by Renzo Tonin and Associates for advanced noise and vibration modelling. It models airborne noise, ground-borne noise, and vibrations accurately. It supports a wider range of construction equipment and assesses cumulative impacts from multiple concurrent work scopes. It reduces unnecessary mitigation costs and improves compliance with environmental standards.
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Certified Date
| 25/6/2024 |