Gladys Berejiklian MP

Minister for Transport

MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday November 26, 2013

GEOTECHNICAL TESTS UNDERWAY FOR

CBD AND SOUTH EAST LIGHT RAIL
Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian today said geotechnical work is now
underway along the alignment of the CBD and South East Light Rail project, including
field work, surveys and underground testing of soil and rocks.
When complete, the 12-kilometre CBD and South East Light Rail will extend through
Sydneys CBD and on to the south-easts sporting, education and health precincts.
We are getting on with the job of delivering the CBD and South East Light Rail and
this work is an important step as the project ramps up, Ms Berejiklian said.
The geotechnical testing into the geology of the area will be conducted by experts
and will assist in the proposed design and construction of the project.
This information will also help us plan ways to minimise impacts to surrounding
communities during construction.
The different phases of work over the coming weeks include:

Surveying Crews will work along the length of the alignment to identify
existing buried utilities such as water and electricity.

Geophysical testing To be performed using a utility vehicle towing sensors.

Field work Crews will conduct geotechnical field work along certain sections
of the alignment to test soil and rock structures.

Local residents and businesses have been contacted about the work. The testing is
not expected to be noisy or disruptive.
There are some minor changes to traffic conditions, and work may be undertaken at
night to minimise those impacts. The Transport for NSW project team will notify local
communities of any works that may cause temporary impacts.
Ms Berejiklian said delivering this important light rail project in a busy urban
environment will be extremely challenging and complex.

The design and planning work is detailed in the Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) released earlier this month, which provides an overview of potential project
impacts and how they will be managed, she said.
I strongly encourage everyone with an interest to take a look at the EIS and make a
submission. The geotechnical investigations will help us to further refine our plans as
we move towards the delivery phase.
The project will transform Sydney, providing high-capacity, reliable turn-up-and-go
services and act as a catalyst for urban renewal along the route.
The EIS is on public exhibition until 16 December and all submissions to the
Department of Infrastructure and Planning must be made by this date.
The EIS can be downloaded from www.majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au and
submissions can also be made electronically.
The times and dates for drop-in Community Information Sessions are as follows and
the latest event details can also be found at www.sydneylightrail.com.au.
State Library
Macquarie Street, Sydney
Today, Tuesday 26 November, 4pm 8pm
Randwick Town Hall
Corner Avoca and Frances streets, Randwick
Saturday 30 November, 10am 2pm
Sydney Boys High School
Gate 9, Anzac Parade, Moore Park
Thursday 5 December, 4pm 8pm
Surry Hills Library
405 Crown Street, Surry Hills
Tuesday 10 December, 4pm 8pm

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