35Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Project

35 Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Project

35 Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Project

(1) Development for the purposes of the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Project, being the construction and operation of new passenger light rail infrastructure from Parramatta to Lidcombe, including—

(a) light rail tracks and associated works, and

(b) light rail stops and facilities, and

(c) stabling and maintenance facilities and associated rail turnbacks.

(2) Development that is ancillary to any other development in this section, including construction of rail and bus interchange facilities, modification of public transport facilities, railway stations, public amenities, pedestrian and cycle facilities and urban design features (including fencing, landscaping, lighting and planting trees), construction of substations, utilities, amenities and signage and road and bridge modification works.

(3) The development is to be carried out on land in the following local government areas—

(a) City of Parramatta,

(b) City of Ryde.

(4) In this section—

development does not include surveys, test drilling, test excavations, geotechnical investigations or other tests, sampling or investigation for the purposes of the design or assessment of the project.