Noise Concerns
Residents along the corridor between Liverpool and Casula have been lobbying the ARTC, the NSW Government and the Federal Government over the issue of noise. They are demanding the construction of noise barriers along the corridor. Residents argue that the Southern Sydney Freight Line will increase noise levels due to the extension of the line’s operational hours and the nature of the new traffic. Existing traffic along the line consists largely of passenger services which operate under a curfew. Freight traffic is excluded at certain times during the day as well. The new freight line will allow freight movements at any time of the day or night with trains of up to 1.5 km in length.
State Member for Macquarie Fields Dr Andrew McDonald and Federal member for Werriwa Chris Hayes have both indicated their agreement with and support for the residents’ request in their respective Parliaments. Liverpool City Council has also sided with the residents.
The ARTC’s position is that as they are in compliance with all existing environmental impact guidelines, they are not required to provide sound mitigation.
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