Key factsThe CBD and South East Light Rail will:

carry up to 450 people per vehicle, the same amount as 9 standard buses or 90 cars

provide frequent and reliable services, operating separate from traffic, every four minutes in the city during peak hours

provide seamless interchange between trains, buses, ferries and light rail with the use of Opal card

feature electric powered light rail vehicles with air conditioning and a fully accessible low floor design

generate more than $4 billion for the NSW economy

create approximately 10,000 jobs.

minimise the loss of trees and plant up to eight replacement trees for every tree removed.

For more information call 1800 684 490, email projects@transport.nsw.gov.au or visit www.sydneylightrail.com.au

CBD and South East Light RailMajor contract awarded for light rail expansion The CBD and South East Light Rail will transform Sydney by offering fast, reliable journeys from

Circular Quay through the CBD to South East Sydney’s sporting precincts, medical facilities, education

and business precincts, every four minutes during the peak.

The project has recently taken a major step forward with the appointment of ALTRAC Light Rail to

deliver and operate the new light rail line.

Project update no. 6 | March 2015

Surry Hills and Moore ParkThe route from Central to Moore Park will travel through Surry Hills, along Devonshire Street with a stop at Ward Park.

Light rail will improve transport links to this area as well as support a vibrant and active street character and improved pedestrian environments.

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The CBD portion of the route has eight stops and will feature a pedestrian zone along George Street between Bathurst and Hunter Streets, and wire-free operation between Town Hall and Circular Quay.

RandwickAt the southern end of Moore Park the alignment extends to Randwick via Alison Road, Wansey Road and High Street. A bus interchange will be provided in Randwick.

Kingsford and KensingtonThe route will also travel to Kingsford through Kensington via Anzac Parade. The CSELR will service the UNSW Campus, providing a safe, reliable and accessible connection between the University, Kensington and Central Station.

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Contract awarded ALTRAC Light Rail was announced, in mid December 2014, as the successful consortium to build and deliver the CBD and South East Light Rail (CSELR) line, with construction now expected to finish one year ahead of schedule in 2018.

ALTRAC Light Rail comprises leading national and international companies including Transdev Sydney, Alstom Transport Australia, Acciona Infrastructure Australia and Capella Capital.

ALTRAC Light Rail’s proposal resulted in a number of modifications and improvements to the project.

These modifications were placed on public exhibition in December 2014 and were approved by the Department of Planning and Environment in February 2015.

It is expected that customers will be able to use the new light rail service from early 2019, which will ultimately move up to 13,500 people every hour.

Further details on the modifications and the submissions made during the public exhibition are available at www.sydneylightrail.com.au.

Project improvementsA number of improvements have been made to CSELR project design, including:

• greater passenger capacity• more efficient journey time in the CBD• reduced visual impact from overhead wiring

structures in the CBD• improved crowd management during special

events at Moore Park.

Transport for NSW continues to work with stakeholders, including City of Sydney and Randwick City Council to ensure the project design optimises public transport outcomes for the local community and reduces its impact on the environment. Final designs for interchanges and light rail stops will be developed in detail over the coming months and will include plans to deliver seamless connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians.

Transforming Sydney

Did you know?

Artist’s impression of light rail on George Street at Queen Victoria Building stop.

Artist’s impression of light rail at Circular Quay.

Artist’s impression of light rail at Moore Park.

One light rail vehicle can carry up to 450 people,

the same amount as 9 standard buses or

90 cars.

12 kilometre route•450 people per vehicle•19 stops•‘Turn up and go’ services

CBD and South East Light Rail route

Contact us

Early works updateFollowing consultation with local businesses and community members, early works were carried out on eight intersections along George Street over a number of weekends between October and January.

These works were essential to ensure existing underground utilities, such as power, water, gas and telecommunications at a number of George Street intersections were identified, relocated and, in some cases, protected to minimise any disruption to businesses, residents and commuters when major construction starts in the CBD later this year.

This work follows the largest survey of sub-surface utilities in Sydney with more than 3,500 pit surveys and over 200 trench investigations carried out along the 12 kilometre alignment.

Early works are also currently underway at Moore Park Tennis Centre, expected to be completed in March, and work has also started in Surry Hills.

Further night time and weekend preparatory work will be carried out in the coming months. The project team will continue to work with businesses, residents and the community and will ensure all are kept informed of scheduled early works.

Delivery

Utility works on George Street at Bridge and Grosvenor Streets.

Major constructionAs we move closer to the start of major construction, preparatory work will continue across the route and communities, residents, businesses and other stakeholders will be advised of work well before it begins.

Major construction is not expected to begin in George Street until September or October and there will be no changes to bus routes in this area until that time.

Work will be staged along the route, to reduce the impact on residents and businesses.

Transport for NSW and ALTRAC Light Rail will continue to consult with communities and stakeholders and provide information on upcoming work to minimise disruptions, and to maintain access along the route.

Additional dedicated staff will also be employed on the ground to work closely with residents, businesses and local communities to inform them of developments and provide advance notice of work activities in each area.

ALTRAC Light Rail is finalising the detailed work schedule so communities and businesses have plenty of notice when work is taking place.

Follow Sydney Light Rail on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SydneyLightRailProject.

For further information on the project, please call the project line on 1800 684 490, email projects@transport.nsw.gov.au or visit www.sydneylightrail.com.au.

Utility works on George Street at King Street.

This document contains important information about public transport projects in your area. If you require the services of an interpreter, please contact the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask them to call the Transport Projects Division on (02) 9200 0200. The interpreter will then assist you with translation.

For more information call 1800 684 490, email projects@transport.nsw.gov.au or visit www.sydneylightrail.com.au

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