Cammeray residents concerned over Beaches Link tunnel plans
TWO major road tunnel projects are set to meet in Cammeray and residents concerned that homes could be bought up to make way for the projects saydetails are in short supply.
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THERE’S a mystery troubling residents of Cammeray.
Two major road tunnel projects are set to meet in the small suburb but details are in short supply.
Homes could be bought up to make way for the projects and concern is growing.
“A lack of detail about a major infrastructure project like this is what concerns residents,” said North Sydney mayor Jilly Gibson.
“They start to fear the worst. I suspect there is still a state of disbelief that the tunnel is actually going to happen.”
The two multi-billion projects are the Beaches Link and Western Harbour tunnels.
The government recently revealed its preferred route with a basic map showing the tunnels intersecting close to the Miller St overpass on the Warringah Fwy.
Roads and Maritime Services would not confirm how many properties in the area could be demolished.
“Roads and Maritime Services understands property acquisitions are a sensitive issue, which is why teams work closely with property owners and the community where land may be acquired for a road project,” an RMS spokesman said.
“Property owners near the preferred route have been contacted and informed of the proposed design and that geotechnical testing is occurring. While it is too early to confirm if these properties will be impacted, it is important the community is engaged now.”
Premier Gladys Berejkilian has said 71 properties were likely to be impacted on the Beaches Link route. The Manly Daily reported that it is understood only 21 would be on the northern beaches.
The Mosman Daily talked to several residents from near the freeway but none knew of anyone impacted. It is understood the nearby Cammeray Golf Course has not been approached.
Co-chair of the local precinct group Marianne De Souza was worried about pollution from both noise and fumes.
Cammeray resident Daniel Phillips says the plans are in the realm of hearsay at the moment in the area.
“This means a lot of people are in a state of denial: ‘they wouldn’t do that to my home’,” he said.
There have been two meetings with residents groups to date and the first of 12 community feedback sessions start in Mosman RS Club today from 2pm (April 27).
Is your home impacted? Contact the Mosman Daily on 8832 1597.
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