Welcome

Welcome to this website about the Sydney Intermodal Terminal Alliance’s (SIMTA) proposed intermodal terminal facility at Moorebank.

We have lodged the Concept Plan, Environmental Assessment (EA) and supporting technical studies for our proposal with the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastrcuture (DP&I).

These are the same technical studies submitted to the Federal Government in December 2011 as part of SIMTA’s environmental referral under the Federal Environment Protection Biodiversity and Conservation Act.

The next step in the State Government’s planning process is for the DP&I to place the proposal, including the EA and Concept Plan, on public exhibition. Members of the community are invited to view the proposal during the public exhibition period and make submissions to the DP&I. The proposal will be available for viewing online at www.planning.nsw.gov.au

SIMTA will continue to consult with the community throughout the public exhibition period.

A team of experts, engaged by SIMTA, have completed a range of studies assessing how the SIMTA proposal affects the local community and Sydney more broadly.

In short, these studies have found that there will be:

  • No increase in traffic congestion on local roads
  • No decrease in overall air quality
  • No noticeable noise or vibration impacts for residents
  • Minimal light spill from the site.

The studies have also shown SIMTA’s proposal will:

  • Reduce heavy vehicle movements between Port Botany and Moorebank by up to 2,700 movements per day
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 40,000 tonnes of CO2 per year – equivalent to taking more than 10,000 cars off Sydney roads
  • Create nearly 5,000 jobs – 2,840 during the operation of the intermodal terminal and 2,040 during construction.

The Federal Government is proposing a facility on Defence land west of Moorebank Avenue later in the decade, as shown on the map below. We will work with the Government to achieve a strategic, whole-of-precinct approach that allows the best solution across both sites.

On Thursday 29 March, our Community Information Centre will recommence regular opening times to correspond with the lodgement of the Concept Plan and Environmental Assessment. Project team members will be on hand to talk to you about the proposal. Click here for details.

I encourage you to visit the Community Information Centre to find out about the proposal. If you are unable to attend the Community Information Centre in person, please contact us by:

  • Visiting this website
  • Calling our dedicated information line, 1800 986 465
  • Sending an email to consulting@elton.com.au

We will continue to update this website with the latest information and respond to calls to our information line and email.

Stephen Bull

General Manager – Commercial Property, Stockland

On behalf of SIMTA

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