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Child safety in cars : the background to effective education and promotion in Australia : TARU 5/80

In such an important area as the restraint of children in car crashes, it is essential whilst developing a programme of education and promotion, that the end object of reducing deaths and injuries be kept clearly in mind. There is no point in running a much praised advertising programme, if as a result more child restraints are not bought. It is useless to sell more safety devices if they are not used frequently and correctly. And it is certainly unprofessional to promote the purchase and use of child restraints that do not improve the chances of surviving crashes. The starting point is the development of a range of child restraints that work. 

Tags: Department of Motor Transport, Traffic Accident Research Unit TARU
Organization: NSW Government
Review of environmental factors : proposed realignment of Great Western Highway at Soldiers Pinch, Blue Mountains

The Great Western Highway at Soldiers Pinch between the Mount Boyce truck inspection station, north of Blackheath and Browntown Oval, 2 kilometres south of Mount Victoria consists of two sealed lanes, one for either direction of traffic. This section includes a number of substandard curves around the Pinch which do not meet current RTA standards of safety or alignment. It is proposed to realign the highway to eliminate these curves with a straighten alignment which would be constructed to meet current road design and road safety standards.

Tags: Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
Organization: NSW Government
Children wearing approved restraints and adults' belts in crashes : TARU 1/81

This report is based upon an in-depth study (IMPACT 7) of 73 children who occupied cars in 231 crashes on New South Wales roads. The crashes were reported to involve children who were transported from the scene by ambulance. The study focused on restrained children under eight years of age. This was in view of legislation which provided legal impetus from March, 1977 in New South Wales for children to wear adult belts or child restraints of a type approved by the Standards Association of Australia if available when travelling in passenger vehicles. Children in approved child restraints were afforded very good crash protection in often severe crashes when their restraints were installed correctly and not loaded directly by other parts of their vehicles. One child died when her child seat was broken from behind by boot luggage and the dislocated car rear seat back. Three point emergency locking retractor and lap/sash seat belts also provided very good protection. One fatality however was reached by deep side vehicle intrusion, and another occurred when the loose sash strap of a lap/sash belt lay across the face of a child. Lap belts were ineffective for two fatalities because of a lack of control of excursion and possibility of ejection. There was little doubt that the five children would have died if unrestrained.

Tags: Department of Motor Transport
Organization: NSW Government
Kyeamba Hill : Hume Highway duplication : draft environmental assessment

The New South Wales (NSW) Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) is proposing to upgrade five sections of existing single carriageway on the Hume Highway to four lane dual carriageway (two lanes each way) in the area from Sturt Highway junction south to Albury. This Environment Assessment describes the Kyeamba Hill section of Hume Highway Duplication. It provides a description of the existing environment and an assessment of potential environmental impacts, and describes the management anf mitigation measures that the RTA would employ to minimise the environmental impacts of construction and operation of this new section of dual carriageway highway.

Tags: Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
Organization: NSW Government
Review of environmental factors for the proposed reconstruction and widening of the Great Western Highway in the City of Blue Mountains between Grose Road and Parkes Crescent, Faulconbridge : volume 3 : technical papers

Technical papers: E. Traffic forecasts -- F. Noise and air quality study -- G. Flora and fauna studies -- H. Visual and urban environment study -- I. Heritage and archaeological studies

Tags: Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
Organization: NSW Government
Building the readiness of the non-government sector for the NDIS

The Department of Family and Community Services has managed the risks of the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in New South Wales effectively by increasing the overall capacity of the non-government sector and investing in provider capability, according to a report released today by NSW Deputy Auditor-General, Ian Goodwin. 

Tags: Audit Office of New South Wales, Department of Family and Community Services II
Organization: NSW Government
Floodplain Management Plans

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Content TitleFloodplain Management PlansContent TypeHosted Feature LayerDescriptionFloodplain Management PlansInitial Publication Date28/08/2024Data Currency28/08/2024Data Update Frequency&nbsp;APIContent Source&nbsp;APIFile TypeImagery LayerAttributionData Theme, Classification or Relationship to other DatasetsAccuracySpatial Reference System (dataset)GDA94Spatial Reference System (web service)OtherWGS84 Equivalent ToGDA94Spatial ExtentContent LineageData ClassificationUnclassifiedData Access PolicyOpenData QualityTerms and ConditionsCreative CommonStandard and SpecificationData CustodianNSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and WaterPoint of ContactNSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and WaterData AggregatorData DistributorAdditional Supporting InformationTRIM Number

Tags: DCCEEW - Water, DCCEEW - Water Analytics, Floodplain, Floodplain Management Plans
Organization: Spatial Services (DCS)
Review of environmental factors : Old Windsor Road / Windsor Road : proposed upgrade between Sunnyholt Road and Merriville Road, Kellyville : vol 2 : appendices

Appendix A. Value management workshop report -- B. Air quality assessment report -- C. Flora and fauna assessment report -- D. Non-Indigenous heritage assessment report -- E. Indigenous heritage assessment report -- F. traffic noise and vibration assessment report -- G. Cost benefit assessment

Tags: Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
Organization: NSW Government
WestConnex M4-M5 Link : Rozelle Interchange - modification : Iron Cove ventilation underground : response to submissions report

A Modification report (dated November 2019) for the proposed Modification was prepared in accordance with Section 5.25 of the EP&amp;A Act. The Modification report provided full details of the proposed changes to the Approved Project as part of the Modification and an environmental assessment of the proposed changes.
During the public exhibition of the Modification report, submissions were received by DPIE. The Planning Secretary provided copies of the submissions to Transport for NSW. This Response to submissions (this Report) has been prepared to respond to these submissions. 
The Response to submissions (this Report) will be provided to DPIE for consideration. After DPIE completes its assessment, an Environmental Assessment Report will be prepared for the Planning Secretary, which may include additional recommended Planning Approval Conditions of Approval (CoAs). The assessment report will then be provided to the NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, to determine the Modification.
A copy of this Response to submissions will be published by DPIE on the DPIE Major Project’s website. The NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces determination, including any Planning Approval conditions (if relevant) and the Secretary’s report, will be published on DPIE’s website following determination. This Response to submissions report has the following structure: • Part A – Introduction and overview of consultation and submissions received • Part B – Response to key stakeholder submissions • Part C – Response to community submissions • Part D – Environmental Management Measures, Conditions of Approval and conclusion • References • Appendix A – Submission identification number reference table   

Tags: Transport for NSW
Organization: NSW Government
Glebe Island Arterial Route : changes to proposal : eastern approach viaducts and associated ramps between Pyrmont Bridge Road, Miller Street and Saunders Street : environmental impact statement

The proposed changes are needed to ensure that the Glebe Island Arterial is more compatible with planning strategies for the Pyrmont-Ultimo peninsula while maintaining the primary function of the route for major regional traffic movement towards, from and around the inner city area. The Glebe Island Arterial is one of a number of projects which together would upgrade the road network serving the inner Sydney area. The need for the Glebe Island Arterial is related to its place in that network. Its objectives as a major arterial route remain relevant. The planning undertaken for the Glebe Island Arterial during the 1980's was based on accepted perceptions of land use for the Pyrmont area during that time. This context has changed with the release of the City West Urban Strategy. The Urban Strategy and subsequent planning documents establish a different land use and transport context for Pyrmont. As a result of the changed planning context, a review of the Glebe Island Arterial was undertaken by the Department of State Development in July 1990. It concluded that a number of changes to the project were required between Pyrmont Bridge Road and Miller Street, and in relation to the proposed John Street ramp, to meet the needs of the Urban Strategy.

Tags: Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
Organization: NSW Government
Major Evacuation Centre Guideline

The New South Wales Government is committed to ensuring the community is well prepared and
that emergency services and government agencies are able to deliver effective emergency
management support, for events whether within State borders or elsewhere.
NSW 2021 plan sets the Government's agenda for change in New South Wales. Of note, Goal 28 is
to ensure NSW is ready to deal with major emergencies and natural disasters.
This guideline is prepared under the auspices of the EMPLAN and Evacuation Management
Guideline, to compliment relevant sub and supporting plans.
Major Evacuation Centre Guidelines (June 2014) Version 1.0 Page | 6
It takes an all-hazards approach and outlines the key requirements and principles, authorities,
responsibilities and mechanisms for the conduct of evacuations where formal emergency
management arrangements are required.

Tags: Resilience NSW, emergency management, major evacuation centre guideline, resilience, state emergency management plan
Organization: NSW Government
TfNSW Passenger travel performance reports

This dataset captures the following public transport performance reports. Each resource is displayed as an interactive chart with filter options. The TfNSW passenger travel provides more information.



Sydney Metropolitan and Outer Metropolitan Bus Service Contract on time running results

Ferries service Reliability and On-Time Running Results

NSW Trains service reliability and punctuality results on all regional lines in New South Wales.

Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink (Intercity) performance reports

New Customer On-Time measure – measuring our customer’s experience

Sydney Network - Historical Trains Punctuality Performance report

Performance Reporting for the Sydney Light Rail network


Use the GO TO RESOURCE Option to view the individual reports.

Tags: Chart, Reports, Statistical, TfNSW, bus, ferry, information, light rail, performance, public, statistics, train, transport
Organization: Transport for NSW
Water Modelling Modelled Data Regional Water Strategy




This dataset contains modelled daily streamflow, and storage volume data for several NSW river systems. These data were generated by simulating baseline river system models used to inform the development of Regional Water Strategies. The models were simulated for three different climate scenarios: instrumental climate (about 130 years), paleo-stochastic climate (about 10,000 years), and paleo-stochastic climate with climate projection based on NARCliM 1.0 (about 10,000 years).
For more information on the NSW regional water strategies program, please refer to the following website. https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/water/our-work/plans-and-strategies/regional-water-strategies
For information about this feature class please see WATER MODELLING-ModelledData-Regional Water Strategy page in SEED website. 

Tags: DCCEEW - Water, DCCEEW - Water Analytics, Modelled Data, Modelling, RWS, Regional Water Strategy, Surface Water, Water Modelling
Organization: Spatial Services (DCS)
SATS : Sydney area transportation study : volume 2 : travel mode development and forecasts

The major objective of SATS is to determine the transportation needs of the Sydney region through to the year 2000, propose a series of alternatives to meet those needs, evaluate the costs and benefits of each and recommend transportation systems which will effectively serve the Sydney region. The recommended systems must be operational and effective, financially feasible and environmentally sensitive and compatible with the ultimate development of the region. This volume relates to the development of urban travel models and forecasts of future land use and travel patterns.

Tags: Sydney Area Transportation Study SATS
Organization: NSW Government
WestConnex M4-M5 link : Rozelle Interchange - modification : The Crescent overpass and active transport links : response to submissions report

During the public exhibition of the Modification report, a total of 1,278 submissions were received by the DPIE. The Secretary of the DPIE provided copies of the submissions to Transport for NSW. This Response to submissions report and the Design amendment report, has been prepared to respond to these submissions. The Response to submissions report, together with the Design amendment report, has been provided to DPIE for review and assessment. As part of its assessment, DPIE will prepare an Environmental Assessment Report and recommendations that will be provided to the NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces for determination of the modification. 
This Response to submissions report has the following structure:
• Part A Introduction and overview of consultation and submissions received
• Part B Response to stakeholder submissions
• Part C Response to community submissions
• Part D Revised environmental management measures, conditions of approval and conclusion
• Appendix A Submitter identification number reference table.

Tags: Transport for NSW
Organization: NSW Government
Herons Creek to Stills Road : upgrading the Pacific Highway : review of environmental factors

This review takes into account matters affecting, or likely to affect, the environment as a result of the upgrade of the northbound carriageway of the Pacific Highway from Herons Creek to Stills Road 53.5 km to 57.0 km north of the Taree interchange. This also includes the provision of a two way service road and a grade separated interchange south of Bago Road. Main report and appendices.
A. Preliminary environmental assessment -- C. Hydraulic investigation -- D. Noise and vibration impact assessment -- E. Traffic study -- F: Review of Flora and Fauna -- G. Aboriginal and historic heritage assessment -- H. Landowner and stakeholder meeting notes -- I. Concept design submissions report -- J. Planning focus meeting report -- K. Urban design and landscape concept design report.

Tags: Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
Organization: NSW Government
NSW Critical Infrastructure Resilience Strategy Guide

Organisational resilience refers to the resilience of the organisations, personnel and processes supporting the infrastructure to supply a service. The people and organisations that support infrastructure have as much impact on critical infrastructure resilience as the assets, systems and networks themselves. Without holistic resilience across the people, systems and physical elements, the resilience of NSW critical infrastructure will not improve. The NSW Critical Infrastructure Resilience Strategy encourages organisational resilience for all critical infrastructure providers so they can improve together and provide a reliable and safe service to NSW.

Tags: Resilience NSW, critical infrastructure, critical infrastructure resilience strategy, resilience, resilience nsw
Organization: NSW Government
Western Sydney employment hub : proposed Erskine Park Link Road Network : concept plan : environmental assessment

The NSW Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) has sought approval for a concept plan for a road network connecting employment areas in the Fairfield, Blacktown and Penrith Local Government Areas (LGA) with the M4 and M7 Motorways and Mamre Road. The network is known as the Erskine Park Link Road Network (EPLR Network) in the Western Sydney Employment Hub. The proposed road network is located within the Blacktown and Penrith LGAs but extends to the boundary of Fairfield LGA so as to link the employment lands in that LGA with the roads mentioned.

Tags: Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
Organization: NSW Government
Compulsory wearing of seat belts in New South Wales, Australia : an evaluation of its effect on vehicle occupant deaths in the first year : TARU  4/73

In New South Wales, the wearing of seat belts was compelled by a new regulation (Regulation 110F) under the Motor Traffic Act, 1909, in the following terms: "No person shall, while occupying a seat position in a motor car to which a seat belt has been fitted for the seat position, drive or travel, upon a public street, in that motor car unless he is wearing that belt and the belt is properly adjusted and securely fastened." The penalty for an offence under this regulation was set at $20 (Australian). Exemptions were set down for various categories of vehicle use (such as house-to-house delivery work) and vehicle occupant (such as children of under the age of eight years).

Tags: Department of Motor Transport, Traffic Accident Research Unit TARU
Organization: NSW Government
Proposed replacement of the bridge over the Lachlan River, Whealbah : review of environmental factor

The New South Wales Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) is implementing the NSW Government's country timber bridge programme. The five year programme involves replacing existing timber bridges on various roads to address the rising cost of maintaining timber bridges and to provide safer bridge crossings. As part of the programme the RTA proposes to replace Whealbah Bridge over the Lachlan River on the side arm of Main Road 501, The Lachlan Valley Way. Main Road 501 links the townships of Booligal, Hillston and Lake Cargelligo. This review of environmental factors has been prepared to assess the potential environmental impacts of the proposal and their significance , if any and to meet the requirements of part 5 of the Environmental planning and assessment Act 1979.

Tags: Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
Organization: NSW Government
Hunter Valley Flood Mitigation Scheme

The Hunter Valley Flood Mitigation Scheme is designed to mitigate flood risk as an integrated system operating across multiple local government areas, covering urban, peri-urban and rural areas. Today the scheme provides a level of benefit for over 250,000 people in the Hunter Valley. The scheme management has transitioned from a traditional approach to infrastructure construction, to a holistic approach to floodplain management and disaster risk reduction implemented by best practice asset management systems.

How the flood mitigation scheme works:



The scheme provides protection for people, property and infrastructure.

Levees and controlled floodways protect rural areas and major towns from minor to moderate flooding.

Maitland floodways divert major flows in a controlled manner around the city.

Levees provide a reduction in flood damages to towns in moderate to major floods and rural lands in minor floods.

Channels and floodgates allow the removal of floodwaters from farming land over time, reducing negative impacts on local landholders.


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Tags: DCCEEW - Water, Hunter, water
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Anatomical factors in lap/sash seat belt wearing : TARU 7/76

The compulsory use of lap/sash seat belts has improved crash protection of car occupants but belts do not always provide absolute protection and although they assist in prevention of severe injury to head and thorax, they can produce other injuries in some crashes. An investigation of anatomical aspects of lap strap fit is reported. Radiographic techniques were employed to determine the relative dispositions of the bony pelvic structure and of the seat belt. Examinations of surface anatomy were used to demonstrate the effects of changes in seat belt geometry. It is concluded that lap strap fit can be assessed from surface anatomy by a simple technique; that the most satisfactory seat belt geometry requires a lap strap to be steeply inclined when viewed from the side; that the existing ADR specification of seat belt geometry should be revised on the basis of locations of anatomical landmarks.

Tags: Department of Motor Transport, Traffic Accident Research Unit TARU
Organization: NSW Government
Compulsory wearing of seat belts: a feasibility study : TARU 6/70

Analysis is made of the questions to be resolved in the event of a decision at Govenment level to introduce compulsory wearing of seat belts by vehicle occupants generally. Consequently, the arguments for and against compulsion itself are not discussed, neither is the efficacy of belts in the reduction of injuries. The factors examined are not applicable to New South Wales only; they operate in all similar communities. Exeptions are suggested on grounds of medical and other personal characteristics such as age, occupational factors and the unsuitability of existing belts for particular vehicle types. A two-year timetable for the compulsory retro-fitting of seat belts (as an esential pre-requisite) is suggested, it being implicit that the programme as a whole can be deferred to suit a commencing date later than proposed. Intensified public education is suggested in order to counter firmly-held but unfounded objections and so that greater voluntary compliance with any compulsory-wearing law may be encouraged. Closer consultation with seat belt manufactureres to eliminate features inimical to increased seat belt usage is propsed.

Tags: Department of Motor Transport, Traffic Accident Research Unit TARU
Organization: NSW Government