Description
The Northern Road Upgrade – Stage 4 realigned 5.5km of The Northern Road around the future Western Sydney Airport site. Stage 4 included the construction of a four-lane divided road and the adjustment of public utilities. It will improve traffic flow and connectivity in the western Sydney region and facilitate the construction of Western Sydney Airport.
The Northern Road stages 4, 5 and 6 were assessed under a single EIS - The Northern Road Upgrade – Mersey Road, Bringelly to Glenmore Parkway, Glenmore Park - December 2017. The project was determined by the NSW Minister for Planning under Part 5.1 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EP&A Act).
The ISC rating was a program rating across stages 4,5 and 6 and occurred under Version 1.2 of the rating scheme.
Rating Highlights
| Category | Credits | Achievements/Risks |
| Climate Change Adaptation | Cli-2 | The project achieved a verified Level 3 with a score of 3.73. It demonstrated sustainable practices by:
- Planning for future climate-resilient infrastructure. - Designing for higher temperatures and increased flood events. - Using native plants to mitigate landscape degradation. - Strengthening riparian corridors for ecological connectivity. |
| Energy and Carbon | Ene-1 | The Project achieved a verified level of 2.4 with a score of 7.99.
The project achieved a 21% reduction in lifecycle GHG emissions compared to the base case, equivalent to Level 2.38. |
| Materials | Mat-1 | The project achieved a verified level of 2.5 with a score of 3.74. It developed a comprehensive materials model for the 100-year lifecycle, using the Schedule of Rates (SOR) for tracking and estimating materials usage. The initiatives resulted in a 22.61% reduction in lifecycle environmental impacts. |
Certification Date
| 28/6/2024 |