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Construction Environmental Management Plan Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Bethungra to Young)
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Table of Contents Acronyms 1.0 Background 1.1 Introduction 1.2 CEMP Context 1.3 CEMP Objectives 1.4 Environmental Policy 2.0 CEMP Structure 3.0 Legislative and Regulatory Requirements 3.1 Commonwealth Legislation 3.1.1 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 3.2 New South Wales Legislation 3.2.1 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 3.2.2 Pipelines Act 1967 3.2.3 Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 3.2.4 National Parks & Wildlife Act 1974 3.2.5 Heritage Act (1977) 3.2.6 Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 3.2.7 Native Vegetation Act 2003 3.2.8 National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 3.2.9 Fisheries Management Act 1994 3.2.10 Noxious Weeds Act 1993 3.2.11 State Environmental Planning Policy No. 44 – Koala Habitat Protection 3.2.12 Water Management Act 2000 3.2.13 Roads Act 1993 3.2.14 Road Transport (Registration) Regulation 2007 3.2.15 Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW) No 42a 3.2.16 Local Government 3.3 Project Approval 3.4 Approvals, Permits and Licenses 4.0 Projection Description 4.1 Location 4.1.1 Natural environment 4.1.2 Human environment 4.2 Project Specification 4.3 Construction Activities 4.3.1 Equipment 4.3.2 Temporary Facilities 4.3.3 Access 4.3.4 Utilities 4.3.5 Clear and Grade 4.3.6 Trenching 4.3.7 Stringing and Bending 4.3.8 Welding, Inspection and Coating 4.3.9 Lowering In 4.3.10 Backfilling 4.3.11 Infrastructure Crossings 4.3.12 Waterway Crossings 4.3.13 Traffic Management 4.3.14 Construction Workforce 4.3.15 Hydrostatic Testing 4.3.16 Clean-up and Rehabilitation 4.3.17 Construction Programme 4.3.18 Hours of Work 4.3.19 Impulsive or Tonal Noise Emissions 4.3.20 Permission for Varied Construction Hours (Out of hours works)
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Risk Assessment 5.1 Air Quality 5.1.1 Dust 5.1.2 Pollutant Emissions 5.1.3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions 5.2 Geology and Soils 5.3 Visual Amenity 5.4 Resource and Waste Management 5.4.1 Waste 5.4.2 Resource Use 5.5 Hazard and Risks 5.5.1 Bushfires 5.5.2 Contamination 5.6 Socio-Economic 5.6.1 Social amenity and private land 5.6.2 Employment 5.6.3 Local economic activity Environmental Management 6.1 Hours of Work 6.1.1 Construction Hours of Work 6.1.2 Impulsive or Tonal Noise Emissions 6.1.3 Permission for Varied Construction Hours 6.1.4 Out of Hours Protocol 6.2 Environmental Management Controls 6.3 Roles and Responsibilities 6.4 Training and Awareness 6.4.1 General Project Induction 6.4.2 Visitor Induction 6.4.3 Job Specific Environmental Training 6.4.4 Training records 6.5 Community and Stakeholder Consultation 6.5.1 Consultation at the EA stage 6.5.2 Consultation at the construction stage 6.5.3 Landowner Consultation Monitoring and Reporting 7.1 Monitoring and Reporting Schedule 7.2 Daily Inspections 7.3 Weekly Inspections 7.4 Weekly Reporting 7.5 Auditing 7.6 Non-compliance and Corrective Action 7.7 CEMP Review Incident Management 8.1 Incident Reporting 8.2 Reportable Environmental Incidents 8.3 Complaints Management 8.4 Emergency Response Procedure 8.5 Contact Information Project Documentation Summary of Environmental Controls
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Appendix A Biodiversity Management Plan
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Appendix B Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
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Appendix C Surface and Ground Water Management Plan
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Appendix E Traffic Management Plan
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Appendix F Daily and Weekly Monitoring Checklists
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Appendix G APA Environmental Policy
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Appendix H Construction Contractor Organisation Structure
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Acronyms ANZECC
Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality
AHIP
Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit
APA
APA Group
APIA
Australian Pipeline Industry Association
ARI
Average Recurrence Interval
ARTC
Australian Rail Track Corporation
CEMP
Construction Environmental Management Plan
CMA
Catchment Management Authority
DECC
Department of Environment and Climate Change
DIPNR
Department of Infrastructure Planning and Natural Resources
DOL
Department of Lands
DOP
Department of Planning (former)
DP&E
NSW Department of Planning and Environment
DPI
Department of Primary Industries
EMS
Environmental Management System
EP&A Act
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
EPA
NSW Environment Protection Authority
EPBC Act
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
EPL
Environment Protection License
GIS
Geographical Information System
HDD
Horizontal Directional Drilling
HSEMS
APA’s Health and Safety Environmental Management System
IHO
Interim Heritage Orders
LGA
Local Government Area
LHPA
Livestock Health and Pest Authority
LPMA
NSW Land and Property Management Authority
MAOP
Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure
ML
Megalitre
MNES
Matter of national environmental significance
MSP
Moomba to Sydney Pipeline System
NDT
Non Destructive Testing
NOW
NSW Office of Water
OEH
NSW Office of Environment and Heritage
POEO Act
Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
RMS
NSW Roads and Maritime Services
ROW
Right of Way
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SCADA
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
SDS
Safety Data Sheet
SEPP
State Environmental Planning Policy
SGWMP
Surface and Groundwater Management Plan
SHR
State Heritage Register
SoCs
Statement of Commitments
TSC Act
Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995
WM Act
Water Management Act 2000
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1.0
Background
1.1
Introduction
In April 2013, the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure granted approval for the construction and operation of a new 18-inch (450mm) natural gas pipeline from Young to Bethungra, NSW (approximately 70 km in length) within the easement of the existing pipeline which extends from Young to Wagga Wagga (the Project). The Project would connect to the Moomba to Sydney Pipeline System (MSP) mainline at its north east end in Young. The Project is Stage 2 of the duplication of Young to Wagga Wagga pipeline, with the first stage, Wagga Wagga to Bethungra, previously approved under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) and constructed. The proponent of the Project is APA Group (APA), comprised of the Australian Pipeline Trust and APT Investment Trust. APA is Australia's largest transporter of natural gas, delivering more than half of Australia's annual gas use through its infrastructure. East Australian Pipeline Limited, which is the holder of the Pipeline Licence for the Young to Wagga Wagga Pipeline (PL 19) is also a subsidiary of APA Group. The Project has been developed to respond to forecasted increases in future gas demands and the identified potential to increase the level of base load gas-fired generation in NSW. The required gas supply to meet this forecast demand would be predominantly from Victoria and Queensland and would require expansion of existing gas transmission networks and investment in new pipelines to access additional reserves. The key objectives of the Project are to: -
Enhance the security of gas supply by strengthening the gas supply link between Victoria and NSW.
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Facilitate the increased use of a cleaner burning fuel source for power generation in NSW by increasing the maximum available storage of gas.
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Increase and improve the supply of alternative energies to regional NSW.
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CEMP Context
The Project is declared to be a major project under State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Development) 2005 (Major Projects SEPP) (Schedule 1, clause 26(a)) because it is development for the purpose of a pipeline in respect of which a license has been granted under the Pipelines Act 1967 (Pipelines Act). The Project is therefore subject to Part 3A of the EP&A Act and the Minister for Planning is the determination authority. Part 3A of the EP&A Act consolidates the assessment and approval process for all major development requiring approval of the Minister for Planning. Central to this process is the preparation of an environmental assessment (EA) that identifies the environmental impacts that may occur as a result of the Project during pre-construction, construction and operation phases. The EA needs to include a statement of commitments (SoCs) the proponent is willing to undertake as part of environmental management and mitigation measures. The EA was prepared in st accordance with the Director General’s Requirements (DGRs), issued on the 21 September 2010. The EA was put on public exhibition for 25 business days from 06/08/2012 to 07/09/2012 and the SoCs were subsequently revised to reflect the submissions receives. The amended SoCs were issued within the Response to Submissions Report (AECOM, 2012). The Project was approved by the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on 2 April 2013, subject to a number of conditions. Part C1 to C3 of the Minister’s approvals stipulate conditions relating to environmental management, reporting and auditing. They include the preparation and implementation of a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). The CEMP must be approved by the Director-General or his nominee prior to commencement of construction. The CEMP must include a Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP), Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan (AHMP), Traffic Management Plan (TMP), Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan (CNVMP) and a Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan (SGWMP). These plans are sub-plans and are provided as appendices to this CEMP. Stakeholder consultation was undertaken in the development of this CEMP and is discussed in Section 6.5.
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CEMP Objectives
This CEMP has been developed to outline environmental management practices and procedures to be followed during construction of the Project, to protect the environment and comply with the conditions of the Project Approval. The objectives of this CEMP are to: -
prevent, minimise and/or offset adverse environmental impacts including economic and social impacts;
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achieve compliance with regulatory requirements
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achieve compliance with APA environmental policy and HSEMS
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define the roles and responsibilities for the implementation and review of this CEMP, and
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define the roles and responsibilities and actions that are required to respond to environmental incidents.
Objectives specific to environmental issues are provided in Table 1. Table 1
Objectives of the sub-plans.
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Objectives
Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan
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Minimise unreasonable noise and vibration impacts on receptors.
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Avoid structural damage to buildings as a result of construction vibration.
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Comply with relevant construction noise and vibration management levels.
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Undertake active community consultation and maintain positive working relationships.
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Provide the water management principles and guidelines to be used during construction activities.
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Describe how the practical measures and management practices will be implemented to avoid or mitigate potential impacts relating to water.
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Provide roles and responsibilities of those involved in the design and implementation of the management controls.
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Outline an effective monitoring, auditing and reporting framework to assess the effectiveness of the management controls.
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Provide an integrated framework that can be used to effectively address and monitor water related values during the life of the Project.
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Avoid the degradation of the surrounding environment through the application of appropriate water management practices.
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Prevent any decrease in downstream water quality and groundwater quality.
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Comply with the nominated discharge limits.
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Minimise water consumption.
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Minimise impacts to local landowners and road users.
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Conduct operations in accordance with local road safety laws.
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Minimise construction risks.
Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
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Monitor and manage Aboriginal Heritage through consultation with OEH and registered Aboriginal stakeholder
Biodiversity Management Plan
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Ensure appropriate controls and procedures are implemented during construction activities to avoid or minimise potential adverse impacts to flora and fauna sites along the Project
Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
Traffic Management Plan
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Environmental Policy
APA is committed to responsible environmental management during their procedures and has formalised this commitment in a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policy (refer Appendix G). All personnel are required to work in line with APA’s HSE Policy. This CEMP is part of the APA's Health, Safety and Environmental Management System (HSEMS), known as ‘Safeguard’. Safeguard is designed to ensure that information on environmental requirements is provided to personnel in a relevant, accessible and understandable form. The broad relationships and linkages between the Project’s environmental management plans and APA’s HSEMS are represented diagrammatically in Figure 1. This CEMP sets out the plans, roles, responsibilities, procedures, and specific commitments required carrying out the Project in accordance with APA HSE Policy and the environmental management objectives listed in Section 1.3. The HSEMS is implemented at all levels of the business through position descriptions, operational and HSE management processes and procedures. Information, training and awareness is provided to APA’s employees and contractors to ensure that they are aware of APA’s commitment and of their responsibility to comply with quality management and HSE management requirements including those outlined in this CEMP. Figure 1
APA HSE Management System - Safeguard
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CEMP Structure
This CEMP is the overarching environmental management document for the construction of the Project and describes systems for minimising and managing environmental risks associated with construction activities. This CEMP is supported by a number of sub-plans which provide detailed environmental controls to manage key environmental issues. Environmental issues not covered in these sub-plans are addressed in this overarching CEMP document. Figure 2 illustrates the structure of the CEMP. The CEMP shall be reviewed and updated as necessary throughout the construction phase of the Project. The review process is detailed within Section 7.7.
Figure 2 - CEMP Structure
3.0
Legislative and Regulatory Requirements
The construction of this project will be in accordance with statutory requirements, including NSW legislation and the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). In addition, the project will need to comply with and obtain a range of other approvals under NSW law. The relevant legislation, policies and approvals are identified in the following sections. APA and the Construction Contractor have an obligation to ensure that construction work complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and guidelines. All site employees and construction personnel will be made aware of environmental regulations and best industry practices as part of an environmental induction process and construction management system.
3.1
Commonwealth Legislation
3.1.1
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Under the EPBC Act, approval from the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment is required for an action that is: -
Likely to have a significant impact on a matter of national environmental significance (MNES).
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Carried out on Commonwealth land and is likely to have a significant impact on the environment.
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Carried on outside of Commonwealth land but is likely to have a significant impact on the environment on Commonwealth land.
MNES include: -
World heritage properties.
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National heritage places.
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Wetlands of international importance.
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Commonwealth marine areas.
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Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
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Nationally threatened ecological communities and threatened species.
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Listed migratory species.
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Nuclear actions.
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A water resource, in relation to coal seam gas development and large coal mining development.
The Project was referred to the Federal Minister for the Environment on 2 September 2011 and a decision was received on 28 September 2011 confirming that the Project is not a controlled action (EPBC 2011/6100). As such, the Project does not require assessment and approval under the EPBC Act. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 (the ATSIHP Act) provides for the preservation and protection of places, areas and objects of particular significance to Indigenous Australians. The stated purpose of the ATSIHP Act is the 'preservation and protection from injury or desecration of areas and objects in Australia and in Australian waters, being areas and objects that are of particular significance to Aboriginals in accordance with Aboriginal tradition' (Section 4 of the ATSIHP Act). The ATSIHP Act can override state and territory laws in situations where a state or territory has approved an activity, but the Commonwealth Minister prevents the activity from occurring by making a declaration to protect an area or object. However, the Minister can only make a decision after receiving a legally valid application under the ATSIHP Act and, in the case of long term protection, after considering a report on the matter. Before making a declaration to protect an area or object in a state or territory, the Commonwealth Minister must consult the appropriate Minister of that State or Territory (Section 13 of the ATSHIP Act).
3.2
New South Wales Legislation
3.2.1
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
The EP&A Act is the overarching environmental planning and assessment legislation for the proper management, development and conservation of the State's natural and built environment. Part 3A of the EP&A Act provides an assessment and approval process for major projects. The Project is declared to be a major project under State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Development) 2005 (Major Projects SEPP) (Schedule 1, clause 26(a)) because it is development for the purpose of a pipeline in respect of which a license has been granted under the Pipelines Act. The Project is therefore subject to Part 3A of the EP&A Act and the Minister for Planning is the determination authority. The existing pipeline licence requires a variation to address the increase in capacity of the pipeline. Section 3.2.2 provides a discussion on licensing requirements under the Pipelines Act and details the outcome of initial consultation with the Department of Trade and Investment (previously Department of Water and Energy), in relation to licensing and the approval process under Part 3A of the EP&A Act. On 16 April 2009, pursuant to Clause 6 of the Major Projects SEPP, the Minister for Planning declared the Proposal to be development of a kind that is described in Group 8, Clause 26A of Schedule 1. Accordingly, an EA was prepared. Further details on the EA for the Project are provided in Section 1.2. 3.2.2
Pipelines Act 1967
The Pipelines Act regulates the high pressure gas transmission pipeline network in NSW. The types of pipelines covered by the Act typically transport large volumes of natural gas at high pressure and/or for long distances,
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either from a gas producer to the receipt point or to a distribution network. The Pipelines Act provides licensing provisions and an approvals system to facilitate the construction of pipelines within NSW. Under the Pipelines Act authorisations or a License can be applied for by any person proposing to construct and operate a pipeline for the purpose of any substance. The Department of Trade and Investment are the responsible authority for administering the Act and the Minister for Energy is responsible for granting licenses under the Act. APA sought advice from the Department of Trade and Investment in relation to the Proposal and the relevant approval process. In addition to progressing approvals under Part 3a of the EP&A Act, advice from Department of Trade and Investment indicated that Clause 8 of Schedule 1 of the Pipelines Act relates to deemed EP&A Act approvals and assessment for pipelines for works in relation to a pipeline: (1) This clause applies to a development or an activity in respect of a pipeline that on the commencement of a provision of the amending Act (the commencement) becomes a development or an activity that requires EP&A Act approval (the affected activity). (2) If: (a) before the commencement, a permit is granted with respect to the affected activity, or (b) at any time (including before the commencement), a licence is granted in respect of the affected activity and the licence relates to land in respect of which a permit has been granted, any EP&A Act approval required in respect of the affected activity is taken to have been granted, and all associated assessment is taken to have been carried out, in accordance with the EP&A Act. (3) The EP&A Act approval is taken to be subject to the same conditions as the licence or permit, as the case may be. (4) The provisions of the EP&A Act apply, as appropriate, in respect of EP&A Act approvals that are taken, by subclause (2), to have been granted. (5) This clause applies subject to the regulations. The original Pipeline Licence for the Young to Wagga Wagga Pipeline (PL 19) was granted on 28 May 1997. The Pipelines Act has been amended since the original licence was granted for operation of the pipeline. In this regard, Section 8(1) applies to development in relation to a pipeline that upon commencement of the amended Pipelines Act requires approval for the proposed works under the EP&A Act. Section 8(1) provides that due to the amendments of the Pipelines Act, development for the purpose of a pipeline now requires approval under the EP&A Act. As the works will be contained wholly within the existing licence area and no additional lands are required that would otherwise necessitate an application for variation under Section 18 of the Act, Department of Industry, Resources and Energy have indicated that an application for variation under Section 30(d) of the Pipelines Act would be appropriate to cover the proposed works. Section 30 ‘Variation of, and exemption from, licence conditions etc’ provides that the licensee (APA Group) may apply to the Minister for a variation or suspension of, or exemption from compliance with, any of the conditions of the licence. An application under Section 30(d) of the Act is therefore required to be obtained by APA Group. The application is required to provide a description of the amendments to Licence (PL 19), as well as a detailed project description. 3.2.3
Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
The Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) details offences and penalties for a range of environmental aspects, including noise, and sets out the duty to notify the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) of any actual or potential environmental harm. The Act also details scheduled activities that require an Environment Protection Licence (EPL). 3.2.4
National Parks & Wildlife Act 1974
The NPW Act, administered by OEH, is the primary legislation for the protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage in NSW. The NPW Act gives the Director General of OEH responsibility for the proper care, preservation and protection of ‘Aboriginal objects’ and ‘Aboriginal places’, defined under the Act as follows:
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An Aboriginal object is any deposit, object or material evidence (that is not a handicraft made for sale) relating to Aboriginal habitation of NSW, before or during the occupation of that area by persons of nonAboriginal extraction (and includes Aboriginal remains).
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An Aboriginal place is a place declared so by the Minister administering the NPW Act because the place is or was of special significance to Aboriginal culture. It may or may not contain Aboriginal objects.
A development with Project Approval under Part 3A does not require an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) for impacts to Aboriginal sites or salvage of Aboriginal sites (now covered under Division 4.1 S89J(1)(d) of the EP&A Act). Part 6 of the NPW Act provides specific protection for Aboriginal objects and places by making it an offence to harm them. All identified Aboriginal objects required to be conserved within the Project Boundary will be managed in accordance with this AHMP. S89A of the NPW Act requires notification of the location of sites of Aboriginal objects within a reasonable time, with penalties for non-notification, including daily penalties. S89A of the NPW Act is binding in all instances including Part 3A projects. 3.2.5
Heritage Act (1977)
The Heritage Act 1977 was enacted to conserve the historic heritage of New South Wales including Aboriginal historic heritage. Under section 32, places, buildings, works, relics, moveable objects or precincts of heritage significance are protected by means of either Interim Heritage Orders (IHO) or by listing on the State Heritage Register (SHR). Items that are assessed as having State heritage significance can be listed on the SHR by the Minister on the recommendation of the Heritage Council. 3.2.6
Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995
The Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act) outlines the protection of threatened species, populations, communities and critical habitat in NSW. The Act is administered by the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH). The main objectives of the TSC Act are to: -
Conserve biological diversity and promote sustainable development;
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Prevent the extinction of native plants and animals;
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Protect habitat that is critical to the survival of endangered species;
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Eliminate or manage threats to biodiversity;
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Properly assess the impact of development on threatened species; and
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Encourage co-operative management in the conservation of threatened species.
Under section 5A of the EP&A Act, an assessment of significance (7-part test) may be required to determine the likely significance of impacts on threatened species, populations or ecological communities. 3.2.7
Native Vegetation Act 2003
The Native Vegetation Act 2003 (NV Act) regulates the clearing of all native vegetation on land in NSW except land listed under Schedule 1 of the Act. The objects of this NV Act are: -
To provide for, encourage and promote the management of native vegetation on a regional basis in the social, economic and environmental interests of the State;
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To prevent broadscale clearing unless it improves or maintains environmental outcomes;
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To protect native vegetation of high conservation value having regard to its contribution to such matters as water quality, biodiversity, or the prevention of salinity or land degradation;
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To improve the condition of existing native vegetation, particularly where it has high conservation value; and
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To encourage the revegetation of land, and the rehabilitation of land, with appropriate native vegetation, in accordance with the principles of ecologically sustainable development.
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3.2.8
National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974
The National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (NPW Act) provides a framework to conserve native terrestrial flora and fauna species and manage areas of conservation value such as nature reserves and national parks. Under this Act, it is an offence to harm, trade, possess or damage critical habitat or the habitat of any threatened species without obtaining a Section 120 licence. 3.2.9
Fisheries Management Act 1994
The FM Act provides for the conservation, protection and management of fisheries, aquatic systems and habitats in NSW. The Department of Primary Industry (DPI) manages the majority of the FM Act, although OEH has some responsibilities relating to endangered species and habitats. The FM Act applies in relation to all waters that are within the limits of the State, and regulates certain activities that have the potential to impact on aquatic habitats. The objects of the FM Act are: -
To conserve fish stocks and key fish habitats;
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To conserve threatened species, populations and ecological communities of fish and marine vegetation; and
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To promote ecologically sustainable development, including the conservation of biological diversity.
Under the FM Act, development proponents are required to provide notification of proposal to DPI. Permits issued under the Act are required for: -
Works that would block the passage of fish in a bay, inlet, river or creek;
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Dredging or reclamation works;
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The construction of structures within aquatic habitats (e.g. bridges, roads, causeways, pipelines); and
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Works that would cause harm to marine vegetation.
3.2.10
Noxious Weeds Act 1993
The Noxious Weeds Act 1993 (NW Act) establishes a system for the identification and control of noxious weeds in NSW. The Act divides noxious weeds into five categories which determine the level of control required. Responsibility for the control of noxious weeds lies with the owner and/or occupier of private land and Crown land, local councils and other public authorities on land they occupy. Under the NW Act, the Minister for Primary Industries may declare a plant to be a noxious weed. Control notices can be issued by the Minister and local control authorities to ensure obligations are met. 3.2.11
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 44 – Koala Habitat Protection
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 44 (SEPP 44) encourages the conservation and management of natural vegetation areas that provide habitat for koalas to ensure permanent free-living populations will be maintained over their present range. The policy applies to 107 local government areas. Local councils cannot approve development in an area affected by the policy without an investigation of core koala habitat. The policy provides the state-wide approach needed to enable appropriate development to continue, while ensuring there is ongoing protection of koalas and their habitat. The aim of SEPP 44 is to “encourage the proper conservation and management of areas of natural vegetation that provide habitat for koalas to ensure a permanent free-living population over their present range and reverse the current trend of koala population decline”. SEPP 44 applies to local government areas (LGAs) listed in Schedule 1. The LGAs in which the project occurs are not listed in Schedule 1, and hence the provisions of SEPP 44 do not apply to the project. 3.2.12
Water Management Act 2000
The Water Management Act 2000 (WM Act) aims to ensure the sustainable management of water resources in the State, primarily through the issue of licences and approvals for the extraction and use of water from rivers and groundwater aquifers. The WM Act applies to parts of the State which are subject to Water Sharing Plans. Those areas of the State not covered by such plans are managed in accordance with the Water Act 1912. Section 75U of the EP&A Act exempts Part 3A projects from the need to obtain water use approvals under section 89, water management works approval under section 90 and activity approvals under section 91 of the WM Act. Therefore no such approvals are required for the Project.
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3.2.13
Roads Act 1993
The Roads Act 1993, commenced on 1 July 1993 and superseded the roads provisions of the Crown and Other Roads Act 1990, the State Roads Act 1986, the Local Government Act 1919, the Public Gates Act 1901 the Width of Roads and Lanes Act 1902 and the Traffic Safety (Lights and Hoardings) Act 1951. It sets out procedures for opening and closing public roads, and establishes the authorities responsible for roads, i.e. the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS), the council of a local government area, Lord Howe Island Board or Crown Lands on behalf of the Minister Administering the Crown Lands Act 1989. Of relevance to this project, the Roads Act 1993 sets out: -
the rights of persons who own land adjoining a public road to have access to the public road
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the procedures for the opening and closing of a public road
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regulations for the carrying out of various activities on public roads.
3.2.14
Road Transport (Registration) Regulation 2007
Any vehicle which exceeds the overall dimensions of vehicles as defined in the Road Transport (Registration) Regulation 2007 is considered over‐dimension. The Regulation defines the width, height, length and some internal dimensions of vehicles. Vehicles which are overheight, oversize or overmass are subject to special operating conditions. This Regulation contains information for operators of these vehicles, including: -
Permit notices;
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B Double, Road Train & 4.6 metre high vehicle route maps;
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Route assessment guidelines;
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Permit Conditions booklet;
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Road occupancies and development information; and
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Overheight vehicles ‐ specific information for operators.
A vehicle is overheight if, together with its load, it is more than 4.3 metres high. Special conditions apply to overheight vehicles in NSW. Operators must know the height of their vehicle along with its load before they leave the depot. 3.2.15
Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW) No 42a
The object of this Law is to establish a national scheme for facilitating and regulating the use of heavy vehicles on roads in a way that— a)
promotes public safety; and
b)
manages the impact of heavy vehicles on the environment, road infrastructure and public amenity; and
c)
promotes industry productivity and efficiency in the road transport of goods and passengers by heavy vehicles; and
d)
encourages and promotes productive, efficient, innovative and safe business practices.
Heavy vehicle operations are regulated under the Heavy Vehicle National Law and National Regulations by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). In respect of other areas of heavy vehicle operations including compliance and enforcement, vehicle standards, road access and permits, Roads and Maritime Services performs services on behalf of the NHVR. 3.2.16
Local Government
Under the provisions of the EP&A Act, Local Environmental Plans (LEPs) and Regional Environmental Plans (REPs) are prepared by a Local Government Council. An LEP defines some of the rules relating to the development of an area or a particular site. It contains information on the zoning of land and any special provisions relating to the development of the land. An LEP is enforceable after it is published in the Government Gazette (i.e. “gazetted”) by the NSW Minister for Planning. Typically, LEPs and REPs have provisions that protect items of environmental heritage.
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There are four LEPs relevant for consideration for this stage of the project: a)
Young Draft Local Environment Plan 2009
b)
Harden Local Environment Plan 2011
c)
Cootamundra Local Environment Plan 2005
d)
Junee Local Environment Plan 1992 (Amended 2007)
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3.3
Project Approval
The Project Approval for the Project was granted by the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure on 2 April 2013, under Section 75J of the EP&A Act. Table 2 lists the Minister’s Conditions of Project Approval, and the CEMP section or sub-plan section where the condition is addressed, if applicable. Table 3 lists the statement of commitments (SoCs) which also must be complied with as a condition of Project Approval. The SoCs were presented in the Response to Submissions Report (AECOM, 2012). Table 2
Minister’s Conditions of Project Approval
Approval reference
Condition
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
PART A - ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS Obligation to Minimise Harm to the Environment A1
In addition to meeting the specific performance criteria established under this approval, the Proponent shall implement all reasonable and feasible measures to prevent and/or minimise any harm to the environment that may result from the construction or operation of the Project
A2
The Proponent shall carry out the Project generally in accordance with the:
A2 a)
Project Application 10_0163;
A2 b)
the Environmental Assessment Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Bethungra to Young) prepared by the Proponent and dated 27 June 2012;
A2 c)
the Response to Submissions Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Bethungra to Young) prepared by the Proponent and dated 12 November 2012; and
A2 d)
the conditions of this approval.
A3
If there is any inconsistency between the plans and documentation referred to above, the most recent document shall prevail to the extent of the inconsistency. However, conditions of this approval prevail to the extent of any inconsistency.
A4
The Proponent shall comply with any reasonable requirement(s) of the Director-General arising from the Department’s assessment of:
A4 a)
any reports, plans or correspondence that are submitted in accordance with this approval; and
A4 b)
the implementation of any actions or measures contained within these documents.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Limits on Approval A5
This approval shall lapse five years after the date on which it is granted, unless the works the subject of this approval are physically commenced on or before that date.
N/A
The Proponent shall ensure that all licences, permits and approvals are obtained and maintained as required throughout the life of the project. No condition of this approval removes the obligation of the Proponent to obtain, renew or comply with such licences, permits or approvals. The Proponent shall ensure that a copy of this approval and all relevant environmental approvals are available in a designated office at all times during the project.
N/A
Compliance A6
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Approval reference A7
A8
Condition
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
The Proponent shall ensure that all plans, sub-plans and other management documents required by the conditions of this approval are submitted to the Director General no later than one month prior to the commencement of the relevant work, unless otherwise agreed by the Director General.
N/A
In the event of a dispute between the Proponent and a public authority, in relation to an applicable requirement in this approval or relevant matter relating to the activity, either party may refer the matter to the DirectorGeneral for resolution. The Director-General’s determination of any such dispute shall be final and binding on the parties.
N/A
PART B – ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE Air Quality B1
During operation, the Proponent shall ensure that:
B1 a)
Regular maintenance checks of the pipeline and valve integrity are conducted, in accordance with AS 2885.3 to ensure containment of the gas within the pipe network system; and
B1 b)
N/A
Any requirement for the venting of gas would be limited at all times and only undertaken during favourable meteorological conditions to facilitate rapid atmospheric dispersion of the gas.
Dust Management B2
The Proponent shall construct and operate the project in a manner that minimises dust emissions from the site, including wind-blown and trafficgenerated dust. All activities on the site shall be undertaken with the objective of preventing visible emissions of dust from the site. Should such visible dust emissions occur at any time, the Proponent shall identify and implement all practicable dust mitigation measures.
AQ1 to AQ7, AQ10
The Proponent shall not cause or permit the emission of offensive odours from the site in accordance with the provisions of Section 129 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.
AQ11
Odour B3.
Ancillary Facilities B4
Unless otherwise approved by the Director General, the location of Ancillary Facilities shall:
B4 a)
be located more than 50 metres from a waterway;
B4 b)
be located within or adjacent to land where the Project is being carried out;
B4 c)
have ready access to the road network;
B4 d)
be located to minimise the need for heavy vehicles travel in residential areas;
B4 e)
be sited on relatively level land;
B4 f)
be separated from nearest residences by at least 200 metres (or at least 300 metres for a temporary batching plant), unless written approval from the subject residents and the Director-General is received;
B4 g)
not require vegetation clearing beyond that already required by the Project;
B4 h)
not impact on heritage items (including areas of archaeological sensitivity) beyond those already impacted by the Project;
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Approval reference
Condition
B4 i)
not unreasonably affect the land use of adjacent properties;
B4 j)
be above the 20 ARI flood level unless a contingency plan to manage flooding is prepared and implemented; and
B4 k)
provide sufficient area for the storage of raw materials to minimise, to the greatest extent practical, the number of deliveries required outside standard construction hours.
B5
The Director General's approval is not required for minor ancillary facilities (e.g. lunch sheds, office sheds, and portable toilet facilities, etc.) that do not comply with the criteria set out in condition B4 of this approval and which:
B5 a)
are located within an active construction zone within the approved Project footprint;
B5 b)
have been assessed by the Environmental Representative to have:
B5 b) (i)
minimal amenity impacts to surrounding residences, with consideration to matters such as noise and vibration impacts, traffic and access impacts, dust and odour impacts, and visual (including light spill) impacts, and
B5 b) (ii)
minimal environmental impact in respect to waste management, and no impacts on flora and fauna, soil and water, and heritage beyond those approved for the Project; and
B5 c)
have environmental and amenity impacts that can be managed through the implementation of environmental measures detailed in the CEMP for the Project.
B6
All land containing Ancillary Facilities shall be rehabilitated to at least their preconstruction condition, unless otherwise agreed by the landowner where relevant.
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
N/A
AF2
Biodiversity Construction Impacts B7
All clearing of native vegetation, native grassland, hollow-bearing trees and rocky outcrops during construction of the pipeline shall be limited to the minimum feasible extent. The pipeline easement width shall be reduced to the minimum feasible width in areas along the easement that are known to contain Endangered Ecological Communities.
B8
Prior to the commencement of construction of the project, the Proponent shall clearly define work areas (including access trails) using a combination of posts, fencing or markers, and suitably marked up maps, as appropriate. All on-site construction movements by vehicles or personnel shall be restricted to these areas.
B9
Where possible, the removal of trees for the construction of the pipeline shall occur outside of the known breeding periods of native fauna that may utilise that vegetation. Where this is not feasible, trees containing hollows shall be inspected by a suitably qualified ecologist, and where native fauna are located using the tree hollows, appropriate actions shall be developed and implemented under the guidance of the qualified ecologist to minimise impacts on the native fauna.
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Approval reference
Condition
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
Biodiversity Offset Package B10
The Proponent shall minimise disturbance of native vegetation as far as reasonable and feasible during construction. Prior to the commencement of construction the Proponent shall prepare (and following approval implement) a Biodiversity Offset Package in consultation with the Lachlan and/or Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Authority (CMA) and in consultation with the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH), to the satisfaction of the Director-General. The strategy shall offset the biodiversity values of the native vegetation cleared or otherwise disturbed as part of construction of the project at a minimum 10:1 basis for areas identified as Box-Gum woodland and 5:1 for other areas of native vegetation and ensure that the biodiversity values of the offset is secured in perpetuity Specifications for any compensatory habitat, including location, composition, quality and management of the habitat, shall be determined in consultation with OEH, having regard to:
B10 a)
the extent and types of habitat that would be lost or degraded as a result of the final design of the project;
B10 b)
the objectives and biodiversity outcomes to be achieved;
B10 c)
the final suite of the biodiversity offset measures selected and secured for construction and operation of the project;
B10 d)
management and monitoring requirements for compensatory habitat works and other biodiversity offset measures that will ensure the outcomes of the package are achieved, including:
B10 d) (i)
monitoring the condition of species and ecological communities at offset locations;
B10 d) (ii)
methodology for the monitoring program(s), including the number and location of offset monitoring sites, and the sampling frequency at these sites;
B10 d) (iii)
provisions for annual reporting of monitoring results for a set period of time as determined in consultation with OEH; and
Biodiversity Offset Management Plan
B10 e)
timing and responsibilities for the implementation of the provisions of the Package.
B11
Biodiversity offsets shall be consistent with the Principles for the use of Biodiversity Offsets in NSW. Where biodiversity offsets cannot solely achieve compensation for the loss of habitat, additional measures shall be provided to collectively deliver an improved or maintained biodiversity outcome for the region.
Biodiversity Offset Management Plan
The final quantity of offset required for the project shall be reassessed following construction in consultation with OEH to ensure the actual impacts, not forecast impacts, of the proposal are considered in determination of the offset area required. The final Biodiversity Offset Package must be approved by the Director-General upon completion of construction work.
Biodiversity Offset Management Plan
B12
Weed Management B13
For two years following the completion of construction of the project, or as otherwise agreed by the Director-General, the Proponent shall monitor areas along the project alignment for weed infestation. Any infestations shall be actively managed to remove or minimise their spread.
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Approval reference
Condition
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
Hazards and Risk B14
The project shall be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with Australian Standard AS2885: Pipelines, Gas and Liquid Petroleum. This shall include, but not be limited to:
B14 a)
the pipeline must be constructed of penetration resistant material of adequate thickness and buried in accordance with Australian Standard 2885;
B14 b)
installation of signage along the pipeline route;
B14 c)
installation of security fencing and installation of adequate signage of mainline valve stations; and
B14 d)
installation of cathodic protection and pipeline coating.
N/A
Bunding and Spill Management B15
The Proponent shall store and handle all dangerous goods, as defined by the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, and all fuels, oils chemicals or other environmentally hazardous materials strictly in accordance with:
B15 a)
all relevant Australian Standards;
B15 b)
for liquids, a minimum bund volume requirement of 110% of the volume of the largest single stored volume within the bund; and
B15 c)
Bunding and Spill Management (EPA, 2001).
Surface and Groundwater Management Plan
Pre-construction Hazards Studies B16
B17
Prior to the commencement of construction of the Project, the Proponent shall prepare and submit for the approval of the Director-General, a Construction safety Plan consistent with the Australian Standard AS 2885.1 – 2007 Pipelines – Gas and Liquid Petroleum (Part 1: Design and Construction).
N/A
Should blasting be required the Construction Safety Plan shall include an assessment of any associated risks.
Pre-Commissioning Hazards Studies B18
B19
Prior to the commencement of commissioning of the Project the Proponent shall prepare and submit for the approval of the DirectorGeneral, a Final Hazard Analysis prepared in accordance with Hazardous Industry Advisory Paper No.6 – Guidelines for Hazard Analysis (DoP, 1992). If there are no significant deviations from the preliminary design of the Project, this condition may be satisfied by a statement in the hazard compliance report that there have been no significant design changes and that all prevention/ protection measures outlined in Table 8 – Hazard Identification Word Diagram in the Preliminary Hazard Analysis for the Project, included as part of the EA referred to under Condition A2b) of this approval, have been considered. In accordance with Pipeline Licence No. 19 granted under the Pipelines Act, and the requirements of AS 2885.3 – 2001 prior to the commencement of commissioning of the Project the Proponent shall prepare and submit for the approval of the Director-General, the following documents:
B19 a)
an Emergency Plan for the project; and
B19 b)
a Safety and Operating Plan or equivalent.
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N/A
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Approval reference
Condition
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
Heritage Impacts B20
In undertaking the project, the Proponent shall not destroy, modify or otherwise physically affect the Aboriginal site (scarred trees) identified with AHIMS numbers APA-ST5-11, APA ST2 and APA ST3.
Aboriginal Heritage Management SubPlan
B21
In undertaking the project, the Proponent shall not destroy, modify or otherwise physically affect the Heritage site known as Old Nubba Homestead.
Aboriginal Heritage Management SubPlan
B22
If during the course of construction the Proponent becomes aware of any previously unidentified significant Aboriginal object(s), all work likely to affect the object(s) shall cease immediately and the OEH informed in accordance with the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. Relevant works shall not recommence until written authorisation from OEH is received by the Proponent.
Aboriginal Heritage Management SubPlan
If during the course of construction the Proponent becomes aware of any previously unidentified heritage object(s), all work likely to affect the object(s) shall cease immediately and the Heritage Branch of OEH shall be notified immediately in accordance with the Heritage Act 1977. Relevant works shall not recommence until written authorisation from OEH is received by the Proponent.
Aboriginal Heritage Management SubPlan
B23
Noise and Vibration Construction Hours B24
Construction activities associated with the project (except as provided in Condition B25 and B26) shall be undertaken on a standard industry work cycle during the following standard daytime construction hours:
B24 a)
7:00am to 6:00pm daily for a maximum period of 28 days at a time, separated by a minimum respite period of nine days; and
B24 b)
at no time on public holidays.
B25
The hours of construction specified under condition B24 may be varied with the prior written approval of the Director-General. Any request to alter the hours of construction shall be:
B25 a)
considered on a case-by-case basis;
B25 b)
accompanied by details of the nature and need for activities to be conducted during the varied construction hours and any other information necessary to reasonably determine that activities undertaken during the varied construction hours will not adversely impact on the acoustic amenity of receptors in the vicinity of the site; and
B25 c)
commenced only affected residential receivers are informed of the timing and duration of work approved under this condition at least 48 hours before that work commences.
B26
Except as expressly permitted by an EPL, activities resulting in impulsive or tonal noise emission (such as rock blasting, pile driving) shall only be undertaken:
B26 a)
Between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday;
B26 b)
Between the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday; and
B26 c)
In continuous blocks not exceeding three hours each with a minimum respite from those activities and works of not less than one hour between each block.
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Approval reference
Condition
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
Construction Noise and Vibration Limits B27
The Project shall be constructed with the aim of achieving the construction noise management levels detailed in the Interim Construction Noise Guideline (DECC, 2009). All feasible and reasonable noise mitigation measures shall be implemented and any activities that could exceed the construction noise management levels shall be identified and managed in accordance with the CEMP.
Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan
B28
The Project shall be constructed with the aim of achieving the following construction vibration goals for human exposure: the acceptable vibration values set out in the Environmental Noise Management Assessing Vibration: A Technical Guideline (Department of Environment and Conservation, 2006).
B29
The Proponent shall ensure that air blast overpressure generated by blasting associated with the Project does not exceed the criteria specified in Table 1, when measured at the most affected residence or other sensitive receiver. Table 1 – Airblast overpressure criteria Airblast overpressure Allowable exceedance (dB(Lin Peak)) 115 5% of total number of blasts over a 12 month period 120 Never
N/A
Ground vibration generated by blasting associated with the Project shall not exceed the criteria specified in Table 2 when measured at the most affected residence or other sensitive receiver. Table 2 – Peak particle velocity criteria Peak Particle Velocity Allowable exceedance -1 (mms ) 5 5% of total number of blasts over a 12 month period 10 Never
N/A
B30
Soil and Water Quality Impacts B31
The Proponent shall comply with section 120 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 which prohibits the pollution of waters.
Surface and Groundwater Management Plan
B32
Soil and water management measures consistent with Managing Urban Stormwater - Soils and Construction Vol 1 (Landcom, 2004) shall be employed during the construction of the Project to minimise soil erosion and the discharge of sediment and other pollutants to land and/or waters.
GS1 to GS15 and Surface and Groundwater Management Plan
B33
Stockpile locations of trench material shall be outside the vicinity of watercourses or drainage areas.
GS2
B34
All cleared areas shall be stabilised with local native grasses and ground cover plants as soon as practicable to minimise soil erosion.
GS15
Watercourse crossings
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Condition Watercourse crossings shall be designed in consultation with the NSW Office of Water, and where feasible and reasonable, be consistent with the Guidelines for Controlled Activities Watercourse Crossings (Department of Water and Energy, February 2008), Policy and Guidelines for Fish Friendly Waterway Crossings (NSW Fisheries, February 2004) and Policy and Guidelines for Design and Construction of Bridges, Roads, Causeways, Culverts and Similar Structures (NSW Fisheries 1999). Where multiple cell culverts are proposed for creek crossings, at least one cell shall be provided for fish passage, with an invert or bed level that mimics creek flows.
B36
The Proponent shall design, construct, operate and maintain the Project to avoid impacts on bank stability along any watercourse to be crossed by the pipeline. This may include, but is not limited to, use of a wider Right of Way and work area for watercourses with steep banks.
B37
Where watercourses are trenched, they shall be immediately stabilised after the pipe has been laid and backfilled.
B38
All watercourse crossings shall be constructed during no or low flow conditions, where possible.
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
Surface and Groundwater Management Plan
Traffic and Access B39
Where the project is to be located along and within a public road formation, the Proponent shall:
B39 a)
prior to construction, commission a qualified person to undertake a Road Dilapidation Report of all roads proposed to be used for construction and access activities in consultation with relevant road authorities. The Report shall assess the current condition of the relevant roads; and
B39 b)
following completion of construction a subsequent Road Dilapidation Report shall be prepared to assess any damage that may have resulted due to traffic and transport related to the construction and ongoing operation of the project.
B39
The Proponent shall restore the relevant roads to a state described in the original Road Dilapidation report. The cost of any restorative work described in the subsequent Report or recommended by the relevant road authorities after review of the subsequent Report, shall be funded by the Proponent. Such work shall be undertaken at a time as agreed upon between the Proponent and the relevant road authorities. In the event of a dispute between the parties with respect to the extent of restorative work that may be required under this condition, any party may refer the matter to the Director-General for resolution. The Director-General’s determination of any such dispute shall be final and binding on the parties.
B40
All works to be undertaken within a road reserve shall have detailed design plans submitted to the relevant road authority for approval prior to the commencement of construction of the relevant works.
B41
The Proponent shall ensure that all pipeline crossings of roads are constructed using construction methods and depth cover determined in consultation with and to meet the reasonable requirements of the relevant road authority.
B42
Crossing of Classified Roads shall be conducted by directional horizontal drilling, not open trenching. The Classified Roads are:
B42 (i)
Burley Griffin Way (MR84)
B42 (ii)
Cootamundra – Stockinbingal Road (MR235)
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Approval reference
Condition
B42 (iii)
Gunning – Temora Road (MR241) referred to as Boorowa Street in the EA
B42 (iv)
Young – Grenfell Road (MR239) referred to as Henry Lawson Way in the EA
B43
Where the Project crosses a Classified Road (as provided in condition B42) the road crossing shall be developed in consultation with and to the satisfaction of the relevant road authority.
B44
The Proponent shall install permanent pipeline location markers along each side of road carriageways, to the satisfaction of the relevant roads authority.
B45
The carriageway of the Burley Griffin Way shall not be permanently disturbed. No new permanent access driveways shall be constructed within the road reserve of the Burley Griffin Way. Should temporary access be required, access would be developed in consultation with and to the satisfaction of the relevant road authority.
B46
Any public utility adjustment or relocation work required for the Project shall be the responsibility of the Proponent. The Proponent shall note that RMS is not liable for any sub-surface conditions or existing services encountered. RMS or the relevant road authority shall not be liable for any costs associated with the Project.
B47
Access to private property shall be maintained during construction unless otherwise agreed with the property owner in advance.
B48
The Proponent shall apply for a Road Occupancy Licence from the RMS prior to commencing work within a Classified Road reserve or within 100 metres of traffic signals.
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
Utilities and Services B49
Utilities, services and other infrastructure potentially affected by construction and operation shall be identified prior to construction to determine requirements for access to, diversion, protection, and/or support. The Proponent shall conduct consultation with the relevant owner and/or provider of services that are likely to be affected by the Project to make suitable arrangements for access to, diversion, protection, and/or support of the affected infrastructure as required. The cost of any such arrangements shall be borne by the Proponent.
N/A
Waste Management B50.
All waste materials removed from the site shall only be directed to a waste management facility or premises lawfully permitted to accept the materials.
WS3
B51
The Proponent shall maximise the treatment, reuse and/or recycling on the site of any excavated soils, slurries, dusts and sludges associated with the project, to minimise the need for treatment or disposal of those materials outside the site.
WS2
B52
The Proponent shall not cause, permit or allow any waste generated outside the site to be received at the site for storage, treatment, processing, reprocessing, or disposal on the site, except as expressly permitted by a licence under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, if such a licence is required in relation to that waste.
WS4
B53
All liquid and/or non-liquid waste generated on the site shall be assessed and classified in accordance with Waste Classification Guidelines (DECCW, 2009), or any superseding document.
WS5
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Approval reference
Condition
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
PART C – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, REPORTING AND AUDITING Environmental Management Construction Environmental Management Plan C1
C1 a)
The Proponent shall prepare and implement a Construction Environmental Management Plan for the Project in accordance with the Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (DIPNR, 2004). No construction associated with the Project shall commence until written approval of this plan has been received from the Director-General or his nominee. The Plan must:
This CEMP and associated SubPlans
be submitted to the Director-General for approval no later than four weeks prior to the commencement of construction or demolition or within such period otherwise agreed by the Director-General;
N/A
C1 b)
outline all environmental management practices and procedures to be followed during construction works associated with the Project including the role, responsibility, authority and accountability of all key personnel involved in the environmental management of the Project;
Section 6.0 of this CEMP
C1 c)
be prepared by a suitably qualified and experienced expert
N/A
C1 d)
describe all activities to be undertaken on the site during construction of the Project, including a clear indication of construction stages;
Section 4.3 of this CEMP
C1 e)
provide the strategic framework for environmental management of the Project;
This CEMP
C1 f)
identify the statutory approvals that apply to the Project;
Section 3.0 of this CEMP
C1 g)
detail how the environmental performance of the construction works will be monitored, and what actions will be taken to address identified adverse environmental impacts;
Section 7.0 of this CEMP
C1 h)
describe the roles and responsibilities for all relevant employees involved in construction works associated with the Project;
Section 6.3
C1 i)
including an out-of-hours work protocol for any construction work that occurs outside construction hours, as provided in condition B25;
Section 6.1 of this CEMP
C1 j)
include a protocol for periodic review of the plan;
Section 7.7 of this CEMP
C1 k)
describe the procedures that would be implemented to:
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C1 k) (i)
keep the local community and relevant agencies informed about the progress and environmental performance of the Project;
Section 6.5
C1 k) (ii)
receive, handle, respond to, and record complaints and incidents;
Section 8.0 and 8.3
C1 k) (iii)
resolve any disputes that may arise;
Section 8.3
C1 k) (iv)
respond to any non-compliance with statutory requirements and/or exceedences of performance criteria; and
Section 7.6
C1 k) (v)
respond to emergencies.
Section 8.0
C2
C2 a)
As part of the Construction Environmental Management Plan required under condition C1 of this approval, the Proponent shall prepare and implement the following: a Biodiversity Management Plan in consultation with the Lachlan and/or Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Authority (CMA) and OEH and shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:
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Approval reference
Condition
C2 a) (i)
a Biodiversity Offset Package for the project in accordance with Conditions B10 and B11 of this approval;
C2 a) (ii)
the method for reassessment of the Biodiversity Offset Package which will be conducted at the completion of construction works, in accordance with condition B12;
C2 a) (iii)
details of all tree and vegetation clearing activities including methods employed to minimise biodiversity impact including specific species and seasonal variations;
C2 a) (iv)
Identification of Endangered Ecological Communities and specific management strategies during and following vegetation clearing activities;
C2 a) (v)
reinstatement work for native vegetation as soon as possible after construction works progress along the easement; and
C2 a) (vi)
weed management and minimisation methodologies.
C2 b)
an Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan to monitor and manage Aboriginal heritage, shall be developed in consultation with OEH and registered Aboriginal stakeholders, and shall include the following:
C2 b) (i)
details of further archaeological investigations and/or salvage measures to be carried out prior to construction;
C2 b) (ii)
procedures for the management of identified objects within the project site;
C2 b) (iii)
procedures for dealing with unidentified objects and/or human remains;
C2 b) (iv)
Aboriginal cultural heritage induction processes for construction personnel; and
C2 b) (v)
procedures for ongoing Aboriginal consultation and involvement.
C2 c)
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
Aboriginal Heritage Management SubPlan
a Traffic Management Plan to manage traffic impacts that may be generated during construction of the project. The Plan shall be drafted in consultation with and address the requirements of the relevant road authority and shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:
C2 c) (i)
details of how construction of the project will be managed in proximity to local and regional roads;
C2 c) (ii)
details of traffic routes for heavy vehicles, including any necessary route or timing restriction for oversized loads;
C2 c) (iii)
demonstration that all statutory responsibilities with regard to road traffic impacts have been complied with;
C2 c) (iv)
details of measures to minimise interactions between the project and other users of the roads such as the use of fencing, lights, barriers, traffic diversions etc;
C2 c) (v)
procedures for informing the public where any road access will be restricted as a result of the project;
C2 c) (vi)
procedures to manage construction traffic to ensure the safety of livestock and to minimise disruption to livestock;
C2 c) (vii)
speed limits to be observed along routes to and from the site and within the site;
C2 c) (viii)
minimum requirements for vehicle maintenance to address noise and exhaust emissions, particularly along roads in close proximity to residences; and
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Approval reference C2 c) (ix) C2 d)
Condition details of the expected behavioural requirements for vehicle drivers travelling to and from the site and within the site. a Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan to manage noise and vibration impacts during construction and to identify all feasible and reasonable noise and vibration mitigation measures. The Plan shall be developed in accordance with NSW Interim Construction Noise Guidelines (DECC, July 2009) and shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:
C2 d) (i)
details of all potentially noise-affected receivers;
C2 d) (ii)
an analysis of all feasible mitigation measures to reduce construction noise and vibration impacts including the use of noise attenuation barriers, alternative construction methods and work practices where potential noise impacts exceed the relevant objectives;
C2 d) (iii)
procedures for notifying residents of construction activities that are likely to affect their noise and vibration amenity;
C2 d) (iv)
contingency plans to be implemented in the event of non-compliance and / or noise and vibration complaints; and
C2 d) (v)
details of a contact person to follow up complaints.
C2 e)
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
a Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan to manage water quality impacts during construction. The Plan shall be prepared in consultation with and to the satisfaction of NOW and shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:
Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan
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C2 e) (i)
detailed engineering designs and rehabilitation measures for each category of watercourse crossing, culvert or instream works;
Surface and Groundwater Management Plan
C2 e) (ii)
a description of the quantity and source of all water supplies relating to construction, hydrostatic testing and operation;
Surface and Groundwater Management Plan and Hydrostatic Testing Plan
C2 e) (iii)
a description of any dewatering activities associated with groundwater interception along the pipeline easement that includes the quantity of groundwater to be used and a description of any expected impacts associated with the works; and
Dewatering Plan
C2 e) (iv)
a contingency plan for events during construction that have the potential to pollute or contaminate surface water or groundwater, including threshold levels, remediation actions and communication strategies for the effective management of such an event.
Surface and Groundwater Management Plan
C3
The Proponent shall review, and if necessary revise, the management sub-plans and monitoring results required under this approval to the satisfaction of the Director-General, to incorporate any recommended measures to improve performance of the Project
Surface and Groundwater Management Plan
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Approval reference
Condition
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
Accredited Environmental Management System C4
C5
Where the Proponent operates an ISO accredited Environmental Management System (EMS) and can demonstrate in writing to the satisfaction of the Director General that the requirements of any condition in this part, can be addressed through the operation of the EMS, the Director General may, in writing, direct that the EMS can operate in lieu of those conditions.
N/A
In accrediting the operation of an EMS in accordance with Condition C4, the Director General may specify that particular environmental management documentation and reporting (e.g. audit reports), be submitted to the Department for its consideration, and that the Proponent comply with any directive of the Director General with regard to any required management or mitigation measures arising from the environmental management of the Project.
N/A
Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Hazard Compliance C6
At least one month prior to the commencement of operation of the project, or as agreed by the Director-General, the Proponent shall submit a report detailing compliance with conditions B16 and B18 of this approval. The report shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:
C6 a)
dates of study, plan or system completion, and commencement of construction and commissioning;
C6 b)
actions taken or proposed to implement recommendations made in the studies, plans or systems; and
C6 c)
responses to each requirement that may be requested by the DirectorGeneral in respect to the implementation of any measures arising from recommendations of the studies or reports described by conditions B16 and B18.
N/A
Auditing C7
C8
Twelve months after the commencement of operation of the project, or within such period otherwise agreed by the Director-General, the Proponent shall commission an independent, experienced person to carry out a Safety Management Study of the pipeline in accordance with the requirements of AS2885. The independent audit team shall be led by a suitably experienced auditor approved by the Director-General prior to the commencement of the Audit.
N/A
In accordance with Pipeline Licence 19 granted under the Pipelines Act, and AS2885.3 the Proponent shall update the Safety Management Study at intervals not exceeding 5 years, or at such intervals as the DirectorGeneral may approve, and provide the Department of Trade and Investment with certification that the Safety and Operating Plan meets all relevant quality management and safety standards, and the requirements of Schedule 2 of the Licence.
N/A
Incident Reporting C9
The Proponent shall notify the Director-General and any relevant Government authority of any incident with actual or potential significant off-site impacts on people or the biophysical environment as soon as practicable after the occurrence of the incident. The Proponent shall NSW Government 17 Department of Planning and Infrastructure provide written details of the incident to the Director-General within seven days of the date on which the incident occurred.
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Approval reference C10
Condition
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
The Proponent shall meet the requirements of the Director-General to address the cause or impact of any incident, as it relates to this approval, reported in accordance with condition C9 of this approval, within such period as the Director-General may require.
Complaints Procedure C11
Prior to the commencement of construction of the project, the Proponent shall ensure that the following are available for community complaints for the life of the project (including construction and operation):
C11 b)
a 24 hour telephone number for complaints about construction and operational activities at the site to be registered;
C11 c)
a postal address to which written complaints may be sent; and
C11 d)
an email address to which electronic complaints may be transmitted.
C11
The telephone number, the postal address and the e-mail address shall be advertised in a newspaper circulating in the locality on at least one occasion prior to the commencement of construction and of operation of the project. These details shall also be provided on the Proponent’s internet site. The telephone number, postal address and email address shall be displayed on a sign near the entrance to the site, in a position that is clearly visible to the public.
C12
The Proponent shall record details of all complaints received through the means listed under condition C11 of this approval in an up-to-date Complaints Register. The Register shall record, but not necessarily be limited to:
C12 a)
the date and time, where relevant, of the complaint;
C12 b)
the means by which the complaint was made (telephone, mail or email);
C12 c)
any personal details of the complainant that were provided, or if no details were provided, a note to that effect;
C12 d)
the nature of the complaint;
C12 e)
any action(s) taken by the Proponent in relation to the complaint, including timeframes for implementing the action; and
C12 f)
if no action was taken by the Proponent in relation to the complaint, the reason(s) why no action was taken.
C13
The Proponent shall provide an initial response to any complaints made in relation to the project during construction or operation within 48 hours of the complaint being made. The response and any subsequent action taken shall be recorded in accordance with condition C12.
Section 8.3
Compliance Tracking Program
C14
C14 a)
Prior to the commencement of construction, the Proponent shall develop and implement a Compliance Tracking Program for the project, to track compliance with the requirements of this approval during the construction and operation of the project and shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: provisions for periodic reporting of the compliance status to the DirectorGeneral including at least prior to the commencement of construction of the project, prior to the commencement of operation of the project and within two years of operational commencement;
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Approval reference
Condition
C14 b)
a program for independent environmental auditing in accordance with AS/NZ ISO 19011:2003 - Guidelines for Quality and/or Environmental Management Systems Auditing;
C14 c)
procedures for rectifying any non-compliance identified during environmental auditing or review of compliance;
C14 d)
mechanisms for recording environmental incidents and actions taken in response to those incidents;
C14 e)
provisions for reporting environmental incidents to the Director-General during construction and operation; and
C14 f)
provisions for ensuring all employees, contractors and sub-contractors are aware of, and comply with, the conditions of this approval relevant to their respective activities.
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
Access to Information C15
Subject to confidentiality, the Proponent shall make all documents required under this approval available for public inspection on request.
C16
Prior to the commencement of construction of the project, the Proponent shall establish a dedicated website or maintain dedicated pages within its existing website for the provision of electronic information associated with the project subject to confidentiality. The Proponent shall publish and maintain up-to-date information on this website or dedicated pages including, but not necessarily limited to:
C16 a)
the documents referred to in Condition A2;
C16 b)
the current implementation status of the project;
C16 c)
a copy of this approval and any future modification to this approval;
C16 d)
a copy of each relevant environmental approval, licence or permit required and obtained in relation to the project;
C16 e)
a copy of each plan, report or required monitoring program and monitoring results under this approval; and
C16 f)
details of the outcomes of compliance reviews and audits of the project, including any independent environmental audit of the project, and the Proponent’s response to the recommendations in any audit.
N/A
Environmental Representative C17
Prior to the commencement of construction of the Project, or as otherwise agreed by the Director-General, the Proponent shall nominate for the approval of the Director-General, a suitably qualified and experienced Environment Representative(s) that is independent of the design and construction personnel. The Proponent shall employ the Environmental Representative(s) for the duration of construction, or as otherwise agreed by the Director-General. The Environment Representative(s) shall:
C17 a)
be the principal point of advice in relation to the environmental performance of the Project;
C17 b)
monitor the implementation of environmental management plans and monitoring programs required under this approval and advise the Proponent upon the achievement of these plans/ programs;
C17 c)
have responsibility for considering and advising the Proponent on matters specified in the conditions of this approval, and other licences and approvals related to the environmental performance and impacts of the Project;
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Approval reference
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
Condition
C17 d)
ensure that environmental auditing is undertaken in accordance with the Proponent’s EMS(s);
C17 e)
be given the authority to approve/ reject minor amendments to the CEMP. What constitutes a “minor” amendment shall be clearly explained in the CEMP required under condition C1;
C17 f)
be given the authority and independence to require reasonable steps be taken to avoid or minimise unintended or adverse environmental impacts, and failing the effectiveness of such steps, to direct that relevant actions be ceased immediately should an adverse impact on the environment be likely to occur; and
C17 g)
be consulted in responding to the community concerning the environmental performance of the Project where the resolution of points of conflict between the Proponent and the community is required.
Table 3
Statement of Commitments
Objective
SoC Ref #
Resource
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
Commitment
Timing
Designated environmental personnel will be appointed to monitor the performance of the environmental management measures of the Proposal.
Prior to and during construction
Section 7.0
CM1
A CEMP will be developed in consultation with the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage to manage environmental issues assessed and implement identified mitigation and management measures where required.
Prior to construction
This CEMP
CM2
The proponent will direct its contractors to carry out the project in accordance with the CEMP.
During construction
N/A
CM3
Construction works would typically be undertaken between 7 am and 6 pm, seven days a week for 28 days and then 9 days off, except in the following instances where extended construction hours may occur when:
During construction
Section 6.1
Proposal Overall Ensure the adequacy and compliance of environmental management measures.
PO1
Construction Management Management systems in place for protection of environment.
Minimise impacts on human amenity as a result of construction hours.
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Boring is in operation until completion of the boring.
-
Water filling and hydro-testing of the
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Objective
SoC Ref #
Commitment
-
Works do not pose an audible disturbance to any residences.
-
Transport of plant, equipment and pipe by oversized trucks outside of hours as required by authorities for safety reasons. It is required in an emergency to avoid injury or loss of life, property and/or to prevent environmental harm. Agreement is reached with local residents in order to reduce the duration of construction activities and/or manage other traffic, amenity or disturbance issues.
-
Resource
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
pipeline is underway (continuity of process is required). Extenuating circumstances out of the control of the project (such as weather, industrial relations) result in delays to the pipeline program.
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-
Timing
CM4
Blasting will be restricted to 9am to 5pm.
During construction
Management systems in place for protection of workers and the public
CM5
A Construction Safety Management Plan will be prepared consistent with the requirements of AS 2885.
Prior to construction
Minimise impact of trenching operations
CM6
Construction spreads will minimise the length of open trench as far as practicable.
During construction
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N/A
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Objective
SoC Ref #
Commitment
Timing
Equipment storage areas and stockpile areas will be located away from riparian zones, within existing cleared agricultural or otherwise degraded lands.
During construction
Resource
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
Biodiversity Minimise native vegetation disturbance.
Minimise the spread and/or establishment of weeds.
B1
-
As necessary, clearing of native riparian vegetation at watercourses will be avoided.
-
As necessary, clearing of native vegetation within road reserves will be avoided.
Biodiversity Management Plan
B2
In specified areas, construction activities would operate in a reduced ROW of not more than 20 m.
During construction
Table 9, Table 10 of the EA
Biodiversity Management Plan
B3
In specified areas, strategies will be developed for re-using vegetation that has been removed from the ROW in rehabilitation works.
During construction
Table 9, Table 10 of the EA
Biodiversity Management Plan
B4
Diesel vehicles used in construction will be fitted with spark arresters; fire extinguishers and personnel trained in fire fighting will be on-hand during construction (inc. welding operations) to minimise risks of accidental fires.
During Construction
HR8 and HR9
B5
Any excavated material containing weeds will not be stored near waterways or existing stands of native vegetation.
During construction
Biodiversity Management Plan
B6
Noxious weeds in areas disturbed by construction activities will be managed for a minimum of two years post completion.
Operation
N/A
B7
Following clearing and grading, all vehicles entering the ROW will undergo washdown in established quarantine zones to minimise weed spreading risks.
During construction
Biodiversity Management Plan
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Objective
SoC Ref # B8
Commitment
Timing
Weed management measures will be developed for incorporation into the CEMP, taking into consideration:
Prior to construction
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-
Minimise impacts to hollow dependent and other fauna in identified sensitive woodland areas.
Resource
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference Biodiversity Management Plan
Liaison with landowners regarding any locally occurring weed management issues or existing management arrangements. Use native plant materials (uncontaminated by weeds) for mulching on disturbed soil surfaces.
B9
Where required, the removal of trees for the construction of the pipeline shall occur outside of the known breeding periods of native fauna with the potential to occur in the area. Where this is not possible, trees containing hollows will be inspected by a suitably qualified ecologist prior to clearing in the ROW for the presence of native fauna, particularly threatened species. Fauna found nesting will be relocated to suitable adjacent habitat.
During construction
Figures 10A-10J of the EA
Biodiversity Management Plan
B10
Stands of vegetation in identified sensitive woodland areas in the ROW containing hollow bearing trees will be cleared using a two stage clearing process with adjacent non-hollow bearing trees to be cleared first.
During construction
Table 9, Table 10 of the EA
Biodiversity Management Plan
B11
Logs, dead trees and other habitat features in identified sensitive woodland areas will be relocated from the area of clearing to provide habitat in adjacent areas where feasible and practical during construction. Habitat features will be reinstated within the ROW, following construction.
During construction and operation
Table 9, Table 10 of the EA
Biodiversity Management Plan
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Objective
Minimise impacts to native fauna species.
Minimise biodiversity impacts from operation of the proposal.
Offset the residual impacts of the Proposal on biodiversity, particularly on Box Gum woodland and habitat for threatened species
SoC Ref #
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
Commitment
Timing
Resource
B12
In those areas where hollow bearing trees have been removed, and in consultation with an ecologist, nest boxes (as necessary) will be fixed to suitable retained vegetation, in a way that does not damage the tree. Where practical, and safe, hollows that are felled in timbered areas will be recycled by strapping them to trees adjacent to the project footprint, in consultation with OEH.
During construction and operation
Figures 10A-10J of the EA
B13
Designated personnel will survey the open construction trench ahead of construction works daily. Any trapped fauna species will be relocated. Additional measures to protect fauna during construction, including the provision of fauna refuges will be further explored.
During construction
Biodiversity Management Plan
B14
Manage earthworks using temporary fencing to exclude access to the trench by livestock and larger native wildlife and minimise the length of open trench at any one time.
During construction
Biodiversity Management Plan
B15
An Operational Environmental Management Plan, detailing revegetation techniques to be employed following construction, will be developed for operation and maintenance of the Proposal
Operation
N/A
B16
Operations and maintenance staff will be informed of the importance of any reinstated habitat to ensure that it is not removed as part of access maintenance during the operation of the pipeline.
Operation
N/A
B17
Prior to any construction works the APA will develop an offset strategy in consultation with OEH and other relevant stakeholders, which considers impacts on threatened species and endangered ecological
Prior construction
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Remaining unlisted vegetation indicated in Table 2 of the Submissio ns Report.
Biodiversity Management Plan
Biodiversity Offset Management Plan
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Objective
SoC Ref #
so as to ensure an improvement in biodiversity values in the area in the long term.
Commitment
Timing
Resource
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
communities. The offset strategy will be informed by the results of confirmatory native vegetation classification undertaken in specified areas. This offset strategy will include an area of remnant vegetation, to offset the impacts on cleared vegetation communities and hollowbearing trees. The legal mechanism(s) to ensure its conservation in perpetuity will be detailed within this offset strategy
Minimise potential impacts on raptor species.
B18
Any trees containing previously unidentified raptors nests must not be removed without prior liaison with OEH.
Prior to and during construction
Biodiversity Management Plan
Minimise potential impacts from loss of hollow bearing trees.
B19
As part of clearing operations, all hollowbearing trees to be cleared (identified within Appendix B-E of the EA) will be detailed with information on species, diameter at breast height and number and diameter of hollows recorded. This information will be used to inform the location and appropriateness of the placement of nest boxes in consultation with OEH.
During construction
Biodiversity Management Plan
Minimise potential impacts upon fish species
B20
Procedures will developed, for inclusion in the CEMP, to manage any fish (such as capture and relocation) that may be affected during the pipeline construction
Prior to and during construction
Biodiversity Management Plan
Minimise scour impacts
S1
Scour protection will be installed in creek bank areas at risk of erosion as necessary.
PreConstruction and Construction
GS4
Minimise loss of top soil.
S2
Erosion and sediment management controls will be prepared as part of the CEMP to manage and minimise erosion and control sediment impacts associated with the construction of the pipeline. Controls will be continually maintained in good working
PreConstruction and Construction
Soils and Geology
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GS1 to GS15 and Surface and Groundwater Management Plan
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Objective
SoC Ref #
Commitment
Timing
Resource
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
order Manage soils
S3
Soil types will be identified and delineated along the alignment.
PreConstruction
S4
Soil management measures will be developed according to local soil type and be documented in the CEMP.
PreConstruction and Construction
Managing Urban Stormwate r: Soils and Constructio n
GS1 to GS15 and Surface and Groundwater Management Plan
(Landcom, 2004) APIA Code Surface and Groundwater Minimise pollution to surface and groundwater
Minimise changes to existing surface and groundwater regimes
Soil and water management measures will be implemented during the construction phase through the CEMP. Management measures will incorporate prevention strategies and a spill response procedure including aspects such as: Spill response equipment is to be located at each work site Routine maintenance or refuelling of mobile equipment and vehicles will not be conducted within 40m of any water course Storage sites will not to be located in the vicinity of any watercourse.
During Construction
SG2
Where practicable, waterway crossings during construction would be undertaken during no or low flow.
During construction
Surface and Groundwater Management Plan
SG3
Bank and floor restoration techniques will be adopted to assist in stabilising watercourses and the prevention of scouring, as soon as practicable after the pipe has been laid and backfilled.
During construction
Surface and Groundwater Management Plan
SG1
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Surface and Groundwater Management Plan
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Objective
SoC Ref #
Commitment
Timing
SG4
Where necessary, temporary surface water diversion berms will be installed to encourage runoff discharging onto stable (vegetated) areas.
During operation
SG5
The CEMP will be developed in consultation with the NSW Office of Water, and include procedures for:
Prior to construction
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-
SG6
Activities within 40 m of a watercourse being carried out consistently with the “Guidelines for Controlled Activities on Waterfront Land”. The identification of appropriate water sources and re-use options. The timing of rehabilitation works.
Two compliance audits of erosion and sediment controls will be undertaken by a suitably qualified person independent of the APA within 6 months of the commencement of on ground works and again at the completion of pipeline laying. A copy of each audit report will be provided to Fisheries NSW for review.
Resource
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference Surface and Groundwater Management Plan
Guidelines for Controlled Activities on Waterfront Land (available from www.water .nsw.gov.a u)
Surface and Groundwater Management Plan
During construction
Surface and Groundwater Management Plan
Section 6.5
Community and Stakeholder Consultation Ensure effective and receptive consultation with community and other stakeholders is continued.
CC1
An integrated stakeholder consultation process will continue to be implemented throughout the project.
PreConstruction , Construction , and Operation
Ensure liaison with key government stakeholders
CC2
The proponent will continue to liaise with relevant government departments, as necessary to further inform construction approaches.
PreConstruction and Construction
Ensure responsiveness to issues and concerns
CC3
A 24-hour toll free contact telephone number will be established. A system to
PreConstruction and
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Objective
SoC Ref #
raised by the community.
Commitment
Timing
Resource
receive, record, track and respond to issues and concerns will be implemented.
Construction
Handling
Figures 11A – 11J and Table 15 of the EA
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
Aboriginal Heritage Minimise impacts to known sites of high significance
AH1
An Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan (AHMP) will be developed in consultation with OEH, registered Aboriginal stakeholders, and DP&E. This plan will detail the methods to be used for avoidance of sites, monitoring of areas where potential Aboriginal site exist, surface collection or salvage excavations, and management of previously unrecorded Aboriginal objects, in accordance with the measures indicated in Table 15 of the EA. This AHMP will also include where appropriate: Management implications of the arborist inspection of scarred tree APA-STS11. Details of the monitoring process in areas that are considered to be areas of Aboriginal cultural sensitivity, where existing ground surface visibility is very limited
PreConstruction
Minimise potential for accidental impact to identified Aboriginal heritage items.
AH2
All personnel working on site will receive training in their responsibilities under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. Specific training will be given to workers when working within identified sensitive zones, as per the predictive model.
Construction
Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
AH3
The AHMP will include details on the management of previously unidentified Aboriginal heritage items or sites. In the event that such
Construction
Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
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Objective
SoC Ref #
Commitment
Timing
Resource
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
items or sites are encountered during works, the steps outlined in the AHMP will be followed by the proponent and its contractors. AH4
Known Aboriginal heritage items within or directly adjacent to the ROW will be flagged in the field to identify avoidance zones.
Construction
Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
EH1
Where heritage items are not directly impacted, care will be taken to not disturb them. This will include briefing of the construction works team to protect such assets during the construction phase, minimising access and clear delineation of items including fencing and signage would be provided where necessary in consultation with a heritage specialist. Identified heritage items will be clearly marked on construction plans.
PreConstruction and Construction
Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
EH2
All personnel working on site would receive training in their responsibilities under the Heritage Act, 1977. Site-specific training will be given to workers when working in the vicinity of identified heritage items.
PreConstruction and Construction
Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
EH3
Should heritage items be uncovered during works, all works in the vicinity of the find would cease until specialist heritage advice is obtained.
PreConstruction and Construction
Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
NV1
Construction noise and vibration management strategies will be outlined in the CEMP. Construction and operation measures will include:
During construction and operation
European Heritage Minimise impacts to European heritage items
Noise and Vibration Minimise the impact of construction and operation noise and vibration on surrounding residents and property.
-
Liaising with community to advise on likely timing and duration of noisy
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Objective
SoC Ref #
Commitment
Timing
Resource
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
activities.
Minimise impacts of blasting.
-
Resolving complaints received from residents and landowners.
-
Using noise abatement measures where reasonable and feasible.
NV2
Blasting will be carried out in accordance with Australian Standard AS 2187.
During construction
AS2187
NV3
Blasting areas will be identified and management procedures defined in the CEMP in accordance with AS2187.
PreConstruction and Construction
AS2187
NV4
Blasting events would be carried out, in consultation with NSW EPA, to facilitate airblast overpressure not exceeding 115dB (Linear Peak) and ground vibration peak particle velocity not exceeding 5 millimetres per second (peak particle velocity) when measured at the nearest residential premise.
During construction
ANZEC Technical Basis for Guidelines to Minimise Annoyance Due to Blasting Overpress ure and Ground Vibration (1990)
TT1
The preparation of crossing plans will be undertaken in consultation with the appropriate road authority.
During construction
AS 1742.3 RTA TD 2006-05
Traffic Management Plan
TT2
Any oversized or over weight loads will be transported in accordance with RMS requirements.
During construction
Road Transport (Mass, Loading and Access) Regulation s 2005
Traffic Management Plan
TT3
Unless otherwise agreed, the RMS requirements relating to potential impacts upon the Classified Roads within the Proposal will be complied with during construction.
During construction
Table 3 in Section 3.6.1 of the RTS
Traffic Management Plan
N/A
Traffic and Transport Minimise impact on road networks.
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Objective
SoC Ref #
Resource
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
Commitment
Timing
AQ1
Working practices will be managed to minimise nuisance dust.
During construction
AQ2
Blasting will be conducted at appropriate times, with consideration of site conditions and sensitive receivers.
During construction
AQ3
The burning of material on site will be prohibited, except under the instruction of emergency services.
During construction
AQ4
Vehicles will be maintained to ensure emissions are kept to the minimum practicable.
During construction
Australian Design Rules and relevant manufactur er specificatio ns
AQ15
AQ5
Regular maintenance checks will be undertaken and a system to continuously monitor the pipeline will be in place.
During operation
AS 2885.3
N/A
V1
Revegetation will be carried out in accordance with the APIA Code.
During Construction and Operation
APIA Code
Biodiversity Management Plan
Minimise land use conflicts.
LU1
Construction scheduling will be mindful of avoiding seasonal constraints associated with existing land use activities.
PreConstruction and Construction
Minimise land use conflicts.
LU2
The proponent will endeavour to negotiate with each landowner terms and conditions relating to construction activities on their land, which may include:
PreConstruction and Construction
Air Quality Minimise reduction in air quality from dust and particulate matter.
Containment of gas within the pipeline.
AQ1 to AQ7 and AQ10 AS2187
N/A
AQ8
Visual Amenity Maintain visual amenity along the ROW.
Land Use
Access to Crown Lands
LU3
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Access; Weed management;
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Crop control; and Livestock security.
APA will consult with DoL regarding Crown Lands traversed by the pipeline,
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PreConstruction
Pipelines Act Crown
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SoC Ref #
Objective
Commitment
Timing
Resource
CEMP/Sub-Plan reference
Lands Act
including a status check of any Aboriginal Land Claims within the Proposal. As necessary, easements will be acquired pursuant to the Pipelines Act which provides for notice of the proposed easement to be provided to DoL. For any areas of temporary occupation of Crown Lands outside the easement a licence will be obtained under the Crown Lands Act 1989.
1989
Socio-economic Minimise impact of pipeline easement on landowners.
3.4
SE1
APA will continue negotiations with landowners regarding construction activities, and compensation commensurate to inconvenience and damage caused.
PreConstruction N/A
Approvals, Permits and Licenses
Table 4 presents the additional approvals, permits and licenses required for the Project under State legislation. Table 4
Required licenses, approvals and permits
Approval/License/ Permit
Relevant Section of Legislation
Person Responsible
Timing (to obtain and renew)
Road Closure Permit
Roads Act 1993
The need to close a public road
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Application a minimum of one month prior to road closure is required
Road Occupancy Licence
Roads Act 1993
Modification to a RMS asset
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Application a minimum of one month prior to road work is scheduled to commence
RAV Specific Permit
Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW) No 42a
Operation of a RAV off of the designated NSW road network
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Application a minimum of a fortnight before vehicle movement is required
Triggers
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4.0
Projection Description
4.1
Location
The Project will involve the installation of a new 18-inch (450 mm) natural gas transmission ‘looping pipeline’ between the townships of Young and Bethungra (see Figure 3). The new pipeline will be installed adjacent to an existing 12-inch (305 mm) pipeline over a distance of approximately 70 km, and will be constructed within the existing 20 m wide gas pipeline easement and an additional 10m of working space.
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Figure 3 – Project Location
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4.1.1
Natural environment
The pipeline route is located within the South Western Slopes Bioregion, and the Upper slopes subregion characterised by open forests and woodlands. This bioregion has been subject to extensive clearing for agricultural activity which has left very little of the original woodland vegetation intact. The pipeline route has undergone almost complete clearance of native timber for agricultural and/or pastoral purposes, with the landscape being generally characterised by native and introduced grasses and weeds. The landforms of the area are characterised by undulating hills, open plains, alluvial flats and incised ephemeral waterways. The pipeline route intersects a number of minor drainage lines and watercourses and also traverses near to a number of irrigation dams used for agriculture. There is one apparent floodplain to the north west of Cootamundra which is intersected by the pipeline route. The pipeline route traverses through the Lachlan and Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Authority (CMA) regions. These CMAs are divided into smaller sub regions, of which the northern section of the study area lies within the Upper Slopes sub region of the Lachlan CMA and the southern section of the study area lies within the Upper Slopes sub region of the Murrumbidgee CMA. 4.1.2
Human environment
Whilst the pipeline route avoids built up areas, it passes near the regional towns of Young, Wombat, Wallendbeen and Cootamundra (see Figure 3). The route is located within the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Young, Junee, Harden and Cootamundra Shire. Major industries within these LGA’s include a varied mix of agriculture with the major agribusinesses including cattle, pig and poultry production, wheat and grains, canola, oats, wine, stone fruits, fat lambs and wool. The pipeline route intersects a total of eight sealed roads, including Henry Lawson and Burley Griffin Way, and numerous small unpaved lanes and tracks. The pipeline crosses one railway north west of Cootamundra, Lake Cargelligo railway. The pipeline route predominantly traverses through agricultural properties, used for dry land agricultural industries of livestock, grazing and cropping. The pipeline also traverses a number of landholdings owned and/or managed as Crown Land by the Department of Primary Industries. There is one state forest located near the pipeline route, the Jindalee State Forest, which covers an area of around 1400 ha near the town of Cootamundra, however the pipeline does not intersect this state forest (see Figure 3).
4.2
Project Specification
The pipeline would be a new 18-inch natural gas transmission ‘looping pipeline’ between the townships of Young and Bethungra in Central NSW. The new pipeline would be installed adjacent to the existing Young to Wagga Wagga Pipeline (separated by approximately 7 m) over a distance of approximately 70 km. During operations the new pipeline would be wholly contained within the existing 20 m wide gas pipeline easement. The pipeline would be a buried, class 600 (10.2 MPa) gas transmission pipeline which would initially be operated at 8.5 MPa. The pipeline would be designed, constructed and operated in accordance with AS 2885. Table 5 details the pipeline design specifications. Table 5 – Design Specifications
Pipeline Component
Design Specification
Length
Approximately 70 km
Diameter
18-inch (450 mm)
Wall Thickness
Generally 6.8 mm
Material
Carbon Steel
Coating
Fusion bonded epoxy
Depth Cover
Generally 900 mm
Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP)
10.2 MPa
Construction Right of Way (ROW)
30 m
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Pipeline Component
Design Specification
Pipeline Easement
20 m
Separation Distance from Existing Pipeline
Approximately 7 m
Corrosion Protection
Coated with fusion bonded epoxy and cathodically protected
Non Destructive Testing (NDT)
100% radiographic inspection of welded joints
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Pipeline monitoring back to existing control centre at Young
4.3
Construction Activities
The construction of the pipeline would require a number of activities to be undertaken sequentially along the length of the route. These activities are described in more detail below. Typically a 30 m wide construction ROW is required to facilitate construction. This ROW would provide the necessary space for vehicle movements, working areas, stringing out of the pipeline, stockpiles of excavated spoil and storage of equipment. 4.3.1
Equipment
Typical equipment required for pipeline construction includes: bulldozers, loaders, graders, side-boom tractors, trucks, padding machines, excavators, wheel ditching machines, welding units and light vehicles. 4.3.2
Temporary Facilities
A range of temporary facilities will be required during pipeline construction. These include work areas for equipment and site compound locations but will not include temporary accommodation facilities. The final location of the temporary facilities would be based on logistical requirements, the Australian Pipeline Industry Association (APIA) Code of Environmental Practice (APIA, 2009) and negotiations with potentially affected landholders. In accordance with the conditions of the Project Approval, the location of ancillary facilities will (unless otherwise approved by the Secretary): -
be located more than 50 metres from a waterway;
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be located within or adjacent to land where the Project is being carried out;
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have ready access to the road network;
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be located to minimise the need for heavy vehicles travel in residential areas;
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be sited on relatively level land;
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be separated from nearest residences by at least 200 metres (or at least 300 metres for a temporary batching plant), unless written approval from the subject residents and the Director-General is received;
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not require vegetation clearing beyond that already required by the Project;
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not impact on heritage items (including areas of archaeological sensitivity) beyond those already impacted by the Project;
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not unreasonably affect the land use of adjacent properties;
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be above the 20 ARI flood level unless a contingency plan to manage flooding is prepared and implemented;
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provide sufficient area for the storage of raw materials to minimise, to the greatest extent practical, the number of deliveries required outside standard construction hours.
The Secretary's approval is not required for minor ancillary facilities (e.g. lunch sheds, office sheds, and portable toilet facilities, etc.) that do not comply with the criteria set out in condition B4 of the Project approval (see Section 3.3) and which: -
are located within an active construction zone within the approved Project footprint;
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have been assessed by the Independent Environmental Representative to have:
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minimal amenity impacts to surrounding residences, with consideration to matters such as noise and vibration impacts, traffic and access impacts, dust and odour impacts, and visual (including light spill) impacts, and
minimal environmental impact in respect to waste management, and no impacts on flora and fauna, soil and water, and heritage beyond those approved for the Project; and
have environmental and amenity impacts that can be managed through the implementation of this CEMP.
4.3.3
Access
During construction, access tracks would be required to areas such as the pipeline easement and work areas. Existing roads, access tracks and disturbed areas would be utilised as far as practicable to minimise disturbance to the surrounding areas. The selection of access track routes would be based on the APIA Code of Environmental Practice and negotiations with potentially affected landholders. 4.3.4
Utilities
Gas Propane gas may be used during construction to pre-heat the pipe if required due to cold temperatures. Some gas may be used to purge the pipeline after it is constructed. Electricity Construction power would be supplied by on site generators. Water Raw water would be required for dust control and maintenance of the construction ROW and access tracks (quantity dependent on conditions), as well as for hydrostatic testing of the pipeline during construction. Potable water for domestic use would also be required during the construction phase. Sewerage Portaloos or pump out sewerage systems would be utilised during the construction period. Sewerage pump out would be undertaken by a suitably licensed liquid waste contractor. 4.3.5
Clear and Grade
Clear and grade is carried out to provide a safe construction ROW for vehicular movement, trenching and other construction activities. An impact width of approximately 30 m is generally required to enable construction operations to be safely and efficiently carried out, as well as to ensure adequate soil segregation. This width is typically increased adjacent to watercourses to provide additional room for stockpiling brush and soil outside of the watercourse. The ROW would be cleared of heavy vegetation; however, root stock would be left in the ground where practicable to stabilise the area and reduce erosion. Large mature trees would be preserved where practicable. In scrubby areas, the vegetation would be stockpiled for respreading as part of the restoration process. Breaks would be left in stockpiled vegetation to allow continued access to stock, fence lines, tracks and drainage lines. The ROW would be levelled to the required gradient using graders, backhoes and bulldozers. Topsoil would be removed and stockpiled separately for re-use during reinstatement works. 4.3.6
Trenching
A wheel trencher, rock saw or excavator would be used to dig the trench in which the pipe would lie. The distance covered per day by trenching would be dependent on terrain, equipment availability and weather conditions but would typically be approximately 2 km/day. The minimal practicable distance of trench would be left open at any time. Breaks in the trench would be left to facilitate stock and wildlife crossing and agricultural vehicle movements. In addition, methods to prevent fauna entrapment (e.g. trench breakers, ramped ends of trench, fauna ladders) would be implemented. These methods ensure that fauna egress points in the trench are no more than 500 m apart.
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4.3.7
Stringing and Bending
Stringing is the term used to describe the laying out of the pipe in preparation for welding. Pipe would generally be transported to site on trucks in 18 m lengths. The pipe would be laid out adjacent to the trench and held off the ground on skids that protect the pipe coating from damage. Prior to welding the pipes would be bent to match the required vertical and/or horizontal profile. 4.3.8
Welding, Inspection and Coating
Once the pipe is strung, the pipe would be positioned using side-boom tractors and internal line-up clamps. Specialised construction crews would undertake the welding phase of the project. Pipes would be welded in several segments, typically into one kilometre lengths called pipe strings. Each weld would be subjected to a 100% Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection to check for compliance to specification, thus ensuring the integrity of each weld. This would be typically carried out immediately after welding so that any defects in the weld can be repaired whilst the welding crews are still in the general vicinity. Following welding and inspection, the pipe would be cleaned by grit blasting and an external coating applied. 4.3.9
Lowering In
The trench would be prepared as necessary to protect the pipe. This may include placing padding or supports (e.g. sandbags) in the bottom of the trench. The pipe would be lifted off the skids and then inspected and tested for defects. The pipe would then be lowered into the trench using side-boom tractors. Blocks, known as trench breakers, may be installed in the trench prior to backfilling to control water movement along the trench. Trench breakers are commonly installed in areas such as adjacent to watercourses, on steep slopes or where drainage patterns change. 4.3.10
Backfilling
The trench would then be backfilled with screened trench spoil, which would sift around the pipe providing a stone free covering. If required imported sand bedding and padding will be used if backfill material does not provide sufficient screened material. Subsoil would then be placed in the trench in layers (typically two layers) with compaction between each layer. Excess trench spoil, approximately equating to the volume taken by the pipe, will be removed from the ROW and either provided to the landowner for reuse, following a request of the landowner, or disposed at a licensed facility. It will not be permissible for excess trench spoil to be spread over the ROW. 4.3.11
Infrastructure Crossings
The pipeline would cross various infrastructure including major roadways, minor roadways and rail lines. Horizontal boring would likely be utilised where the pipeline crosses the following major infrastructure: -
Henry Lawson Way.
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Boorowa Street, outside of Young.
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Burley Griffin Way.
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Cootamundra Stokinbingal Road.
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Southern Railway Line.
Crossings of other roadways would typically be done by trench excavation. This would involve either partial road closures or a full road closure with local diversions. 4.3.12
Waterway Crossings
Several methods can be used at watercourse crossings depending upon the size and nature of the watercourse flow regime and the quality of the riparian vegetation. In addition to pipe laying, temporary vehicle crossings may also be constructed to facilitate the movement of construction vehicles over watercourses. All watercourses are determined to be ephemeral creeks of low to moderate sensitivity. As such, open trenching with flow diversions (if flow diversion is necessary at the time of construction) is deemed to be appropriate at all crossings. Watercourse crossing methods are described in detail in the following sections. 09-Nov-2015 Prepared for – APT Management Services Pty Ltd – ABN: 58 091 668 110
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Standard open cut As detailed above, all watercourse crossings are expected to be constructed using standard open cut (trenching) construction. This technique is most suited to dry or low flow conditions. The standard open cut method would involve establishing a stable working platform either side of the watercourse and creating a trench using excavators. Tie-in points would be located on high ground well away from any water flow. Watercourse bed and bank material and trench spoil would be stockpiled separately. The pipe may be concrete coated or have river weights attached at watercourse crossings to protect the external coating and to prevent the pipe from 'floating' once in place. Pipe string welding and concrete coating would generally occur prior to placement of the pipe in the trench. Flow diversion Flow diversion is a modification to the standard open cut method and is employed where higher water volumes and flows are present (typically up to 1000 L per second). Flow diversions may be required depending on the site specific conditions at the time of construction. The technique involves damming the watercourse and transferring the water from upstream to downstream around the work site. The key steps for a typical flow diversion crossing would be: -
Construction of a dam wall using plastic lined sandbags (or similar) to prevent the flow of water into the work area.
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Installation of a method of transferring the water from upstream to downstream (e.g. pump or flume).
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Installation of a pump to dewater the trench. Water from the trench is likely to be highly turbid and would not be discharged directly into the watercourse. It would be discharged through a filter system into the watercourse or discharged to stable ground away from the watercourse.
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Digging the trench and stockpiling the trench spoil above the bank in a bunded area ensuring that bed and bank materials are stockpiled separately.
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Installation of pre-welded pipe in the trench and return spoil material to the trench. Rock protection may be installed over the trench line in the stream bed to prevent potential scouring during flood conditions.
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Reinstatement of the banks to as near as practicable to their original profile. Where required geofabric (e.g. jute matting) may be used to hold soil in place. Such materials aid in bank stabilisation whilst being permeable to water and permitting plant growth.
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Reinstatement of vegetation as required. This usually involves seeding initially with sterile grasses (e.g. millet or rye corn) to facilitate revegetation and stabilisation of watercourse banks and permitting local vegetation to re-establish across the area.
Methods of transferring the water from upstream to downstream may include pumping the flow around work areas or installing a flume. Dam and pump The dam and pump method would generally be utilised for minor to intermediate sized water bodies. A dam would be installed upstream of the crossing and the water would be pumped around the crossing location. Once the excavation and backfill is complete, the dam would be removed and flow would resume as normal. Figure 4 depicts the dam and pump process.
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Figure 4 – Dam and pump process
Flume This method is similar to the dam and pump method but does not require a pump. Instead, the crossing would be sealed off on both the upstream and downstream sides, and the water flow diverted around the crossing location through a flume, or pipe. Figure 5 depicts the flume process.
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Figure 5 – Flume process
4.3.13
Traffic Management
The key transport issues for the proposal are associated with the construction phase when plant, equipment, materials (including pipe), and personnel are required to be moved to and from the work sites. Pipeline construction typically involves initial delivery of construction plant and equipment (e.g. graders, excavators, bulldozers and welding units) and compound facilities and then daily movements associated with construction workers and pipe deliveries. Construction plant and equipment would then be demobilised from site at the completion of construction works. Pipes would be transported by truck directly to the ROW. Pipes would be transported on a needs basis and would only be stockpiled for HDD or special crossings. Pipe would typically be supplied in 18 m lengths transported on extended semi-trailers with a capacity to carry around 215 m of pipe per truck. Therefore 70 km of pipeline would involve approximately 325 loaded truck movements. Due to the linear nature of the development these truck movements would be spread across the 70 km pipeline route. 4.3.14
Construction Workforce
The construction phase is likely to create a minor short-term positive impact on local employment and at the peak of the project it is expected that there will be a workforce of approximately 200 - 250 personnel. Most of the roles in the construction stage are for the pipeline specialists who need specialist skills such as high-pressure pipeline welding brought in by companies from outside the area. There are some opportunities for more generalist local and Indigenous labour to work on aspects of the pipeline such as clearing and grading of the land. Local communities in the area of the proposal are generally employed in a range of industries, such as manufacturing and construction with skilled tradespeople in high demand and may be available for some of the more general work. Accommodation of construction crews varies depending upon the size and location of the project. It is anticipated, due to the proximity to populated areas, that the construction crew for this Project would be able to be accommodated in existing local accommodation.
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4.3.15
Hydrostatic Testing
Once the pipeline has been installed in the trench it would be subjected to a hydrostatic test to prove the integrity of the pipeline. Hydrostatic testing of the pipeline requires large single volumes of water to be pumped into the pipe in sections and pressurised to a minimum of 125% of the maximum allowable operating pressure. The pipe is divided into sections which are capped with test manifolds, filled with water and pressurised to the specified test pressure and held for the required period. The methodology for hydrostatic testing depends upon the construction programme and the quality and quantity of the water available. During construction a Hydrostatic Testing Plan will be developed which contains details such as the source and quantity of water to be used, the KP range/s for which the hydrostatic testing will be undertaken and an associated program, detailed methodology, any licences required, and the protocol for the discharge of hydrostatic test water. 4.3.16
Clean-up and Rehabilitation
Clean up and rehabilitation measures would be applied to the ROW, work areas and access tracks in consultation with the relevant landholder/owner. Generally clean up and restoration would involve removal of foreign material (construction material and waste), surface contouring, respreading topsoil, respreading vegetation and reseeding/revegetating (typically with native grass or other approved species). Rehabilitation will be undertaken in accordance with the APIA Code of Environmental Practice to ensure that: -
Topsoil cover is re-established and all land and waterways disturbed by proposal activities are returned to a stable condition as soon as possible after construction.
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Land is returned as close as possible to its previous productivity.
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Stable landforms are re-established close to original topographic contours.
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Natural drainage patterns are reinstated.
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Erosion control measures (e.g. contour banks, filter strips) are installed in erosion prone areas.
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The environment is reinstated as near as possible to the condition of the surrounding area.
Installation of marker signs Pipeline marker signs in accordance with AS 2885 would be installed during restoration activities to indicate the presence of the pipeline and to reduce the risk of inadvertent damage by third parties. Marker signs would be installed at: -
Both sides of road and rail crossings.
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Both sides of significant watercourse crossings.
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All fence lines.
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All utility crossings, except in the middle of cultivated areas.
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Significant bends, except in the middle of cultivated areas.
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As otherwise required to be visible.
Timing and Scheduling 4.3.17
Construction Programme
Construction is scheduled to commence in January 2016. 4.3.18
Hours of Work
In accordance with the Conditions of Project Approval, construction activities will be undertaken during the 1 following standard daytime construction hours : a)
7:00 am to 6:00 pm daily for a maximum period of 28 days at a time, separated by a minimum respite period of nine days; and
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b) 4.3.19
at no time on public holidays, unless prior approval received from DP&E and works are carried out in accordance with the Out of Hours Work Protocol identified within Section 6.1.4. Impulsive or Tonal Noise Emissions
In accordance with the Conditions of Project Approval, activities resulting in impulsive or tonal noise emission (such as rock blasting, pile driving) shall only be undertaken: a)
between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday;
b)
between the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday; and
c)
in continuous blocks not exceeding three hours each with a minimum respite from those activities and works of not less than one hour between each block.
4.3.20
Permission for Varied Construction Hours (Out of hours works)
The hours of construction may be varied with the prior written approval of the Director-General. Any request to alter the hours of construction shall be: a)
considered on a case-by-case basis;
b)
accompanied by details of the nature and need for activities to be conducted during the varied construction hours and any other information necessary to reasonably determine that activities undertaken during the varied construction hours will not adversely impact on the acoustic amenity of receptors in the vicinity of the site; and
c)
commenced only affected residential receivers are informed of the timing and duration of work approved under this condition at least 48 hours before that work commences.
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5.0
Risk Assessment
This Section provides a discussion of the risks and potential impacts of the construction of the Project on air quality, geology and soils, visual amenity, resources and waste, bushfire, contamination and socio-economic issues. Risks and impacts in relation to biodiversity, heritage, surface and groundwater, traffic, vibration and noise are discussed in their respective sub-plans.
5.1
Air Quality
5.1.1
Dust
A qualitative assessment was undertaken to evaluate the potential for significant human amenity impacts associated with dust. The generation of dust during construction activities is the result of particulate matter being mobilised from an exposed surface (excavated ground or material stockpiles) and suspended in the atmosphere. The suspension of dust particles is determined by a range of parameters such as the shape and size of the particle, material composition, prevailing weather conditions, area of exposed ground, moisture content, and the type of activity being carried out. The primary source of dust during constriction is from fugitive sources. Activities identified as potential fugitive dust sources include: -
Vegetation clearing, trenching, backfilling and reinstatement.
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Wind erosion from stockpiling of excavated materials – topsoil and trench spoil.
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Movement of vehicles and construction machinery, both within and accessing the construction site.
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Use of the padding machinery.
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Drilling and blasting at hard rock areas to establish the trench path.
Studies have indicated that the majority of fugitive dust emissions return to the surface within 60 to 90 m of the emission source (Arup, 2005, Mooreland to Herons Creek Environmental Impact Statement). However, the fine fraction of dust particles, when mobilised, may travel up to 250 m from the source before returning to the surface. Due to the very low density of development in the vicinity, and as residences are generally greater than 250 m from works the potential for significant impacts are reduced. Nine residences are located within 250 m of the pipeline, and as such may experience adverse impacts from dust during construction and rehabilitation activities. 5.1.2
Pollutant Emissions
Vehicles generate emissions as a result of fuel combustion. During construction, the heavy vehicle traffic would not generate sufficient vehicle emissions to compromise air quality if they are operated and maintained in accordance with relevant regulations. 5.1.3
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
During construction some greenhouse gas emissions would be produced from a variety of activities. These range from the emissions from production of energy used in the manufacturing of the pipe to emissions from burning of gas by end users. The following sources of greenhouse gas emissions would occur from the construction of the Proposal: -
Heavy and light vehicles, plant and equipment.
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Aircraft trips for project personnel.
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Emissions resulting from the manufacture of project materials, such as pipe.
5.2
Geology and Soils
A desktop review (NSW Soil and Land Information System) of the soil profiles located throughout the pipeline alignment indicates the dominant soil structure within the existing environment is dominated by finer and coarser grained sedimentary with sections of the pipeline route that cross into soil features that contain volcanic and igneous materials. In general surface soils appear to be dominated by red podzolic loose organic loams overlying clays of varying plasticity and hardness.
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Earthworks involved in the construction of the pipeline would involve the excavation, backfilling and levelling of soil material. Rock breaking (using small controlled blasting techniques) may be required within certain sections of the alignment to achieve the required pipeline depths. Environmental management relating to blasting is not covered in this CEMP. If blasting is required, a Blasting Management Plan will be completed in a accordance with AS 2187 by a suitably qualified specialist prior to all blasting activities. This Blasting Management Plan will provide best practice mitigation measures to minimise the likelihood of any adverse effects caused by airblast overpressure and or ground borne vibrations at sensitive receptors.The Blasting Management Plan would also be prepared in accordance with Condition B26 of the Project approaval. Potential impacts from the construction works include the erosion of soil, spoil and fill stockpiles and increased erosion potential due to disturbance of topsoil and loss of vegetation. Expansive soils that shrink and swell with changes in moisture content are considered to be potentially present within the pipeline alignment. These soils can create stability problems and during wet periods can provide difficulties for construction, particularly during trench excavation activities.
5.3
Visual Amenity
The existing visual landscape is a rural environment common to settled inland Australia and includes regions north of Bethungra, in and around Cootamundra, Harden, Junee and Young. The visual environment is characterised by agriculture land with open pastures and crops with patches of native trees along with isolated residences, rural roads and small rural town centres. The main potential impact on the visual environment during construction is associated with construction activities within the pipeline easement. There would be temporary and short term visual impacts as a result of the vegetation clearing, the personnel, machinery associated with the pipeline construction and access roads to construction locations. However the presence of trucks, workers, light construction structures, machinery and equipment would only have a short term and minimal visual impact.
5.4
Resource and Waste Management
5.4.1
Waste
During construction, specific waste types would be generated according to the nature of works being undertaken. In accordance with NSW DECC (2008) Waste Classification Guidelines Part 1: Classifying Waste, wastes would be classified into the following categories: -
Special Waste;
Clinical and related waste;
Asbestos Waste;
Waste Tyres.
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Liquid Waste;
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Pre-Classified Wastes;
Hazardous Wastes;
Restricted Solid Wastes;
General Solid Waste (Non Putrescible); and
General Solid Waste (Putrescible).
Special Waste It is not expected that any “Special Waste” will be generated during construction, commissioning and operation of the proposed pipeline
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Liquid Waste During construction, operation and ongoing maintenance the following activities are expected to generate liquid waste: -
Concrete slurries;
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Drilling muds;
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Waste lubricants;
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Hydrostatic test waters
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Waste lubricants; and
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Concrete slurries
Pre Classified Waste Table 6 presents the pre-classified wastes likely to be generated as a result of construction, operation and ongoing maintenance. Table 6 – Pre-Classified Waste Generating Activities
Waste Classification
Expected Waste Type
Hazardous Waste
General store yard rubbish including drums, synthetic material fibres, lead-based paints, batteries, cleaning agents, fusion bonded epoxy.
Restricted Solid Wastes
N/A
General Solid Waste (Non Putrescible)
Concrete, metallic materials, wood waste, brick, rubble, soils (top soil, fill materials), rock escarpment (sheet rubble) glass, aluminium cans, PET plastic bottles, welding rods, circumferential fibre/nylon rope spacers used in pipe transport, scrap metal and off cuts, paper and cardboard, drained oil filters, nonputrescible cleared vegetation
General Solid Waste (Putrescible).
Household waste that contains putrescible organics, food waste, night soil
It is anticipated that minimal excess spoil will be generated during construction works. As stated in Section 4.3.10, excess spoil will be removed from the ROW and either provided to the landowner for reuse, following a request of the landowner, or disposed at a licensed facility. It will not be permissible for excess trench spoil to be spread over the ROW. It is anticipated that vegetation cleared during construction works will not be transported off site, but will be placed over cleared areas to reduce the erosive capacity of the site. Construction works where not managed appropriately may impact upon the following: -
Visual amenity and aesthetic quality of the construction area that is located within a predominantly rural area.
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Water quality of local drainage lines and watercourses. This is particularly relevant for gross pollutants (litter) that may become wind borne and enter any watercourses during crossing constructions.
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Health and safety of workers and visitors to the site.
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5.4.2
Resource Use
Energy use will be required on site to power equipment, communications, site office facilities and worker amenities. The primary water use during construction will include: -
Hydrostatic testing.
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Dust suppression.
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Drinking (potable) water.
Potential impacts from onsite water use would be related to the sourcing of water and the potential for temporary depletion of local water resources. Due to the construction methodology no contaminated run off is expected to arise from on site water use.
5.5
Hazard and Risks
5.5.1
Bushfires
Construction activity such as welding and grinding activity, vehicle use or personnel smoking could result in bushfires if not controlled. This is especially important during hot days with very high and extreme bush fire danger and could potentially result in a major bushfire. 5.5.2
Contamination
The pipeline alignment is located solely within agricultural grazing and cropping lands and does not pass through residential, commercial or industrial areas associated with potentially contaminating land uses. During previous excavation and trenching works within the alignment in 1980 when the original pipeline was constructed, and subsequently in 2006 when an optical fibre cable was constructed, no indication of contaminated soil or groundwater was encountered during construction works. Based on previous site works and the primarily agricultural land use associated with the region, the risk of substantial soil and groundwater contamination is considered to be low. While the risk of contamination to be present with the site is considered to be low, the following anthropogenic sources of contamination may be associated with agricultural land use: -
Petroleum Hydrocarbons (fuels, oil etc);
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Asbestos;
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Pesticides;
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Herbicides;
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Heavy metal compounds; and
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General household/farm waste materials
Activities associated with construction works may lead to localised contamination impacts through the following: -
Leaks/spills of fuels and oils from vehicles and/or equipment;
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Inappropriate waste storage; and
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Releases of chemicals.
5.6
Socio-Economic
5.6.1
Social amenity and private land
Where the pipeline passes through the individual properties, landowners may be impacted by construction activities through a temporary loss of access to parts of the property and a potential loss of privacy. It may also involve the need for temporary storage or plant and equipment on site. With construction work carried out rapidly, however, the duration of this potential impact to individual landowners is expected to be short lived and it is expected that no residents will be required to relocate during this project. There are some risks with use of private land, especially holding cattle and sheep stock areas or properties in the equine industry. The majority of works will take place within the existing pipeline easement. Where the construction disturbance must extend beyond the current easement, each landholder will be consulted to identify and discuss site specific issues and requirements and where disturbances to land use occurs, land will be reinstated.
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5.6.2
Employment
The construction phase is likely to create a minor short-term positive impact on local employment and at the peak of the project it is expected that there will be a workforce of approximately 50 personnel. Most of the roles in the construction stage are for the pipeline specialists who need specialist skills such as high-pressure pipeline welding brought in by companies from outside the area. There are some opportunities for more generalist local and Indigenous labour to work on aspects of the pipeline such as clearing and grading of the land. Local communities in the area of this project are generally employed in a range of industries, such as manufacturing and construction with skilled tradespeople in high demand and may be available for some of the more general work. 5.6.3
Local economic activity
Due to the proximity of the works to Cootamundra and Young as well as Junee and Harden it is anticipated that the Project has the potential to generate some positive local economic activity during the construction period. Some of this activity will include the use of local rental accommodation for the out-of-town construction crew, procurement of various goods and services such as food, fuel and other supplies to support the workers, as well as the potential use of local facilities and infrastructure. Access to local facilities for equipment and pipe delivery and then material storage may be required during the construction phase. It is expected that overall all these activities will contribute positively to local economic activity and be consequently seen as beneficial to the local surrounding communities.
6.0
Environmental Management
6.1
Hours of Work
6.1.1
Construction Hours of Work
In accordance with the Conditions of Project Approval, construction activities will be undertaken on a standard 2 industry work cycle during the following standard daytime construction hours : a)
7:00am to 6:00pm daily for a maximum period of 28 days at a time, separated by a minimum respite period of nine days; and
b)
at no time on public holidays, unless prior approval received from DP&E and works are carried out in accordance with the Out of Hours Work Protocol identified within Section 6.1.4.
6.1.2
Impulsive or Tonal Noise Emissions
In accordance with the Conditions of Project Approval, activities resulting in impulsive or tonal noise emission (such as rock blasting, pile driving) shall only be undertaken: d)
between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday;
e)
between the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday; and
f)
in continuous blocks not exceeding three hours each with a minimum respite from those activities and works of not less than one hour between each block.
6.1.3
Permission for Varied Construction Hours
The hours of construction may be varied with the prior written approval of the Director-General. Any request to alter the hours of construction shall be: a)
considered on a case-by-case basis;
b)
accompanied by details of the nature and need for activities to be conducted during the varied construction hours and any other information necessary to reasonably determine that activities undertaken during the varied construction hours will not adversely impact on the acoustic amenity of receptors in the vicinity of the site; and
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c) 6.1.4
commenced only affected residential receivers are informed of the timing and duration of work approved under this condition at least 48 hours before that work commences. Out of Hours Protocol
It is recognised that in order to meet the project program, ensure safe working, minimise disturbance to public infrastructure (e.g. road crossings) and meet approval conditions of the project, some out of hours works may be required that include: -
Night-time works
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Works during a public holiday
The objective of this Protocol is to ensure that out of hours works are effectively managed and mitigated during construction. 6.1.4.1
Approval
Where there is a requirement for out of hours activities that are not previously authorised by the Minister’s Conditions, APA is required to submit relevant information to the Director-General for consideration under Condition B25 of the Minister’s Conditions, as described in Section 6.1.3. This would include justification of the varied construction hours, appropriate notification to sensitive receivers, and noise reduction measures to be put in place in accordance with the content of this Protocol. 6.1.4.2
Consultation
The Construction Contractor must undertake consultation of all potentially affected residential receivers that may be subject to noise and vibration impacts during the approved varied construction work hours. The Construction Contractor is to consider the nature of the works, the location of the works and the relevant potentially affected residences, as identified in Appendix B of the CNVMP (Appendix D). The Construction Contractor is to notify all potentially affected residential receivers of the proposed out of hours works by letter no less than 48 hours prior to works. 6.1.4.3
Management and mitigation approach
Out of hours construction noise management levels are provided within the CNVMP. The standard vibration management levels within the CNVMP are to be applied to out of hours works. The Construction Contractor is to provide a complaints management system during the out of hours in accordance with CNVMP. During out of hours construction activities, the following should be undertaken where possible: -
Schedule out of hours works for locations away from sensitive receptors
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Determine mitigation measures that should be used to minimize construction noise levels at sensitive receptors.
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Move along the alignment to avoid prolonged exposure of out of hours construction noise levels to a single sensitive receptor
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Should a complaint be received, pro-actively investigate the potential source of complaint, and determine if modifications can be made to the construction methodology or program to minimize noise exposure at this location.
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Should further complaints be received, undertake attended monitoring to determine if the construction noise levels exceed construction noise and/or vibration goals.
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Should prolonged exceedances of goals be measured, additional action may need to be taken.
6.2
Environmental Management Controls
The controls to be implemented during the construction of the project to manage air quality, geology and soils, visual amenity, bushfires and contamination, are provided in Table 7. Table 7 excludes the environmental controls described separately in the sub-plans (noise and vibration, traffic, surface and groundwater, heritage and biodiversity).
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Table 10 details all environmental controls, as described in this overarching CEMP document, as well as in all sub-plans. It includes timing and responsibility for each control, as well as monitoring and reporting requirements.
Table 7
Environmental Management Controls
Control Environmental Management Controls Ref # Location of Ancillary Facilities AF1
Unless otherwise approved by the Director General, the location of ancillary facilities will: be located more than 50 metres from a waterway; be located within or adjacent to land where the Project is being carried out; have ready access to the road network; be located to minimise the need for heavy vehicles travel in residential areas; be sited on relatively level land; be separated from nearest residences by at least 200 metres (or at least 300 metres for a temporary batching plant), unless written approval from the subject residents and the DirectorGeneral is received; not require vegetation clearing beyond that already required by the Project; not impact on heritage items (including areas of archaeological sensitivity) beyond those already impacted by the Project; not unreasonably affect the land use of adjacent properties; be above the 20 ARI flood level unless a contingency plan to manage flooding is prepared and implemented; and provide sufficient area for the storage of raw materials to minimise, to the greatest extent practical, the number of deliveries required outside standard construction hours.
AF2
All land containing ancillary facilities will be rehabilitated to at least their preconstruction condition, unless otherwise agreed by the landowner where relevant. Air Quality AQ1
Residents within 250 m of the pipeline will be informed of the associated works at least 14 days before the construction works activities via letterbox drop. Timing and duration of the works would be specified in the letterbox drop notice.
AQ2
Dust suppression will be undertaken as required using water sprays, water carts or other media, during windy, hot or sunny conditions on: Unpaved work areas subject to traffic or wind Sand, spoil and aggregate stockpiles During the loading and unloading of dust generating materials
AQ3
If winds are high and the works are creating high levels of dust, the works will be modified or stopped until the dust hazard is eliminated or is reduced to an acceptable level.
AQ4
Construction vehicles using public roads will be covered to prevent any loss of loads, such as dust, litter, liquid or solids.
AQ5
Stockpiled soils will be actively managed.
AQ6
Areas of disturbance will be kept to a minimum.
AQ7
Progressive rehabilitation of disturbed areas will be undertaken as soon as practicable following disturbance.
AQ8
The burning of material on site will be prohibited, except under the instruction of emergency services.
AQ9
Plant and equipment with persistent visible smoke or unacceptable exhaust levels will not be used.
AQ10
Wash down facilities will be provided for construction vehicles so that they will not track mud, dirt or other material onto any roadway or street which is opened and accessible to the public.
AQ11
Construction activities will not cause the emission of offensive odours from the site in accordance with the provisions of Section 129 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.
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AQ12
Locally produced goods and services would be procured where feasible to reduce transport fuel emissions.
AQ13
All vehicles and equipment will be regularly serviced, as per manufactures instructions and maintained in proper working order. Geology and Soils GS1
Erosion and sediment control structures (such as a sediment fence) will be constructed so that they are on the downslope side of the construction ROW and stockpiles, to prevent sediment entering watercourses or waterbodies.
GS2
Stockpiles of trench material shall be located a minimum of 10m outside of watercourses or drainage areas and protected from potential flooding as far as practicable.
GS3
Erosion and sediment control structures will be inspected and reinstated if required as part of the daily inspection checklist, especially following heavy or prolonged rainfall events or following heavy traffic use to ensure their effectiveness.
GS4
Scour protection will be installed in creek bank areas at risk of erosion due to creek crossing works.
GS5
Vehicles access to the work area is to be minimised and restricted to designated tracks in order to minimise soil compaction and damage to the land
GS6
Vegetation and topsoil cleared during the clear and grade activity will be stockpiled on the 'working' side of the construction ROW
GS7
Trench spoil will be segregated from the topsoil and stored on the 'trench' side of the construction ROW.
GS8
Only certified clean bedding and padding materials will be imported for laying around the pipe. Any imported fill material will be sourced from a reputable (preferably local) supplier, be weed and disease free and have a letter or certification from the supplier showing it has been sourced from approved natural quarry materials. A copy of the weed and disease free statement, certification from the supplier showing it has been sourced from approved natural quarry materials is to be kept on file.
GS9
Only subsoil shall be returned to the trench during backfilling. Topsoil will not be used as padding material and remain undisturbed until reinstatement
GS10
Backfill will be compacted to a level consistent with surrounding soils and to a relative density sufficient to prevent further settlement under natural moisture and load conditions
GS11
Excess spoil shall not be spread within the ROW
GS12
A Rehabilitation Plan will be developed for the Project which will include the following: Rehabilitation of exposed soils will be undertaken as soon as practicable following disturbance in order to stabilise the exposed soils. Disturbed grassed areas will be restored by an application of suitable fertilizers and a seed mixture accepted by the landholder, to reduce the loss of topsoil from erosion. Erosion and sediment control structures are to be retained during reinstatement until vegetation is clearly established. Soil surfaces that have been compacted due to construction activities, such as ROW traffic or storage areas, will be ripped to allow the topsoil to bind with the subsoil, increase water infiltration, promote regeneration and prevent rilling. Final reinstatement of the ROW shall proceed at a rate comparable with the pipe lowering-in and shall be carried out at a suitable time that will facilitate an effective seed strike, and will be subject to weather conditions. Soil surfaces will be re-profiled to original or stable contours, re-establishing surface drainage lines and other land features. Site specific stabilisation measures may be necessary to prevent slumping or erosion Requirements for reseeding and fertiliser will be approved by the landowner on a land parcel basis Stockpiled topsoil containing the existing seed bank will be respread over the rehabilitation area and prompt reseeding and revegetation of the ROW will be undertaken after construction. Topsoil will be reused in areas as close as possible to its source location to maximise the benefits available from the existing seed bank. If weather conditions prevent the prompt reseeding of the ROW, controls will be put in place to manage erosion and sedimentation until such time reseeding can occur Regular inspections will be undertaken during the pipeline construction maintenance period and operation phases to monitor for trench subsidence. Erosion and sediment control measures (e.g. diversion berms, geotextile matting, silt fences and sediment basins) will be
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installed as necessary. The erosion controls will be maintained for a period of 12 months to minimise erosion risk from the disturbed area. Post-construction erosion control management will be maintained as part of the defects liability period. Graded banks on a 2-3% grade will be constructed across the easement or mulched rip lines installed where the easement is perpendicular to the existing ground slope to reduce the potential for erosion. The spacing between the graded banks/ mulched rip lines will be determined by the gradient of the existing topography and range from 15 m to 40 m apart. The graded banks will also be located so as to outlet onto a stable surface. Vegetated filter traps will be established or other measures implemented quickly where possible to minimise erosion and offsite sedimentation. Weed management strategies will be implemented in newly rehabilitated areas to control weed infestation and propagation for the duration of the defects liability period. Appropriate endemic and native grass and low shrub species will be used for revegetation wherever possible particularly those that will provide future habitat for endangered fauna. A program of seed collection will be implemented to bolster endemic and native seed stores which can be later used for final rehabilitation works. Felled vegetation must be removed from site. Rehabilitation measures specific to water crossings as provided in Control #W11 in the SGWMP. Additional sediment and erosion controls specific for water crossings, trenching and hydrostatic testing are provided in the Surface and Groundwater Management Plan. Visual Amenity Revegetation will be carried out in accordance with the APIA Code. This requirement to be incorporated into the Rehabilitation Plan. Waste Management V1
WS1
The management of waste will follow the below hierarchy: 1) Avoidance. 2) Re-use. 3) Recycle (resource recovery). 4) Disposal.
WS2
Excavated soils, slurries, dusts and sludges associated with the project will be treated and reused or recycled on site wherever possible to minimise the need for treatment or disposal of those materials outside the site.
WS3
All waste materials removed from the site shall only be directed to a waste management facility or premises lawfully permitted to accept the materials.
WS4
Waste generated outside the site is not to be received at the site for storage, treatment, processing, reprocessing, or disposal on the site, except as expressly permitted by a licence under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, if such a licence is required in relation to that waste.
WS5
All liquid and/or non-liquid waste generated on the site shall be assessed and classified in accordance with Waste Classification Guidelines (DECCW, 2009), or any superseding document.
WS6
All waste material is not to be left or buried onsite.
WS7
The site will be kept free of litter and waste and adequate sized refuse containers or skip bins are available.
WS8
All construction areas are to be maintained in an orderly and hygienic standard.
WS9
Bins or skips will be used as temporary storage for waste and collection of these wastes will be periodic and are dependent on levels of waste generation
WS10
Waste storage areas are to be signposted and located away from sensitive areas, drainage lines and watercourses.
WS11
Weeds are to be placed into a plastic lined skip bin and disposed of as landfill at a licensed waste facility.
WS12
All general and regulated waste records including tip dockets and waste tracking certificates will be retained for waste tracking purposes.
WS13
All construction personnel will be trained in waste management practices.
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Hazard and Risks HR1
All staff will be trained in emergency response procedures and the Emergency Plan.
HR2
Flammable materials and ignition sources will be stored and handled as per instructions on Safety Data Sheets.
HR3
Contractors undertaking drilling, cutting, grinding and welding operations will have access to a validated portable fire extinguisher.
HR4
Fire extinguishers will be provided and validated in all construction vehicles.
HR5
Smoking will only be permitted in designated smoking areas at the construction depot.
HR6
The construction ROW and surrounding area will be essentially free of combustible material prior to high risk construction activities such as welding or grinding.
HR7
Vehicles will be regularly checked to ensure that combustible materials such as grass and debris do not build up in areas where ignition may occur.
HR8
Works during the fire danger period and on total fire ban days involving the use of farm machinery, tractors, slashers, earth-moving, excavating or road making machines propelled by a heat engine within 9 metres of any crops, grass, stubble, weeds, undergrowth or other vegetation is permitted but only if the machinery: Is free from faults and mechanical defects that could cause an outbreak of fire. Is fitted with a spark arrester in working order (unless it is fitted with a turbocharger or an exhaust aspirated air-cleaner). There is a water furphy on hand with a water supply of at least 1000 litres in working order, fully charged with water and maintained at the correct pressure. Carries fire suppression equipment comprising at least one knapsack spray pump, in working order, fully charged with water, with a capacity of not less than 9 litres. Note that the spark arrester, the knapsack spray pump and the water fire extinguisher referred to above must comply with the applicable Australian Standards.
HR9
For any hot works during a fire danger period the following fire mitigation methods apply: The Contractor will contact the Rural Fire Service to advise them of the project. A permit valid for use during the declared Fire Danger Period but not on Total Fire Ban Days will be obtained by the Construction Contractor. A fire-resistant shield, guard or blanket is in place to stop sparks, hot metal or slag. An area at least 1.5 metres from the operation will be cleared of flammable material or wetted down sufficiently to prevent the spread of fire. A water supply e.g. furphy or water tanker of at least 1000 litres in working order will be on hand at all times. All vehicles will contain water spray knapsack containing at least 9 litres of water. All cut-offs and hot materials from the operation will be placed in fire-proof receptacles. A spotter who has the capacity and means to extinguish fire will be in attendance at all times. The fire will be completely extinguished before the spotter leaves. If possible, hot works should be postponed on total fire ban days to minimise the risk of fire.
HR10
If unexpected contamination is encountered, the following procedure will be followed: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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Stop work immediately Report the discovery to the Construction Contractor Site Supervisor, who will seek advice from a suitably qualified environmental consultant. Seal off the area and contain any spread of contaminants. Clear the affected area of the site to ensure there is nothing that could cause a fire or explosion. Await advice from the Construction Contractor Site Supervisor before recommencing works.
Fuel and chemical management controls are provided in the Surface and Groundwater Management Plan.
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6.3
Roles and Responsibilities
The Project will be constructed in accordance with APA’s HSEMS. Responsibility for environmental management of the Project rests ultimately with APA. The construction contractor will also be required to meet environmental requirements through contractual arrangements for this project. All APA and contractor personnel are responsible for ensuring that their work complies with this CEMP including sub-plans. Responsibilities for the implementation of the CEMP and APA’s HSEMS have been are listed in Table 8. When appointed, the Construction Contractor’s Project organisation structure will be included in Appendix H: Construction Contractor Organisation Chart. The organisational relationship is provided below in Figure 6. Figure 6
Organisational Chart
Table 8
Roles and Responsibilities
Role
Responsibilities
Specific CEMP Responsibilities
APA Project Manager
Reports directly to APA senior management
Reports to APA senior management on environmental matters
Responsible for Project management of the pipeline construction project Responsible for overall implementation of the CEMP
Ensures appropriate APA and contractor resources are allocated to implement the HSEMS Ensures Project approvals are in place Orders STOP WORK for any environmental breaches and reports incident to ERR and other relevant authority Reports to regulatory authorities on environmental matters in accordance with legislative requirements Ensures environmental induction and training programs are developed and implemented Ensures adjoining landowners and other stakeholders are kept informed of matters relating to their interest Coordinates the environmental inspection and monitoring program Monitors performance against CEMP
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Reports to the APA Project Manager Responsible for managing
Reports to APA Project Manager on environmental matters Ensures appropriate contractor resources are allocated to implement the HSEMS
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Role
Responsibilities
Specific CEMP Responsibilities
the requirements of this CEMP
Orders STOP WORK for any environmental breaches and reports incident to APA Project Manager Monitors and reports on environmental discharges to APA Project Manager Monitors performance against CEMP
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Reports to the Construction Contractor’s Project Manager Responsible for implementing the requirements of this CEMP
Reports to the Construction Contractor’s Project Manager on environmental matters Ensures appropriate contractor resources are allocated to implement the HSEMS Ensures project permits are in place Orders STOP WORK for any environmental breaches and reports incident to Construction Contractor’s Project Manager and APA Project Manager Ensures environmental induction and training program is implemented for all construction personnel Ensures landowners and other interested parties are notified of noise, dust and traffic issues or other matters relating to their interest Manages the daily and weekly environmental inspection and monitoring program Monitors and reports on environmental discharges to Construction Contractor’s Project Manager and APA Project Manager
APA Construction Manager
APA Land and Environment Manager
Construction based personnel responsible for inspecting and checking construction activities for compliance with construction contracts and project objectives
Assesses contractor and APA compliance with CEMP procedures on an ongoing basis
Liaison with stakeholders, to ensure minimal disruption; acquire relevant interests in land, investigate and settle damages claims
Ensure compliance with commitments to landowners, investigate complaints and settle compensation issues
Orders STOP WORK for any environmental breaches and reports incident to APA Project Manager Issues Permits to Work to Construction Contractor for groundbreaking activities
Manages public concerns/complaints
Public relations management with regard to incidents
Independent Environmental Representative
Provide expert guidance and monitoring of environmental performance in accordance with CEMP to APA’s Project Manager
Undertake internal monthly audits to ensure compliance to the CEMP. This will involve checking the daily, weekly checklists have been completed and evaluation of compliance with the CEMP. The Independent Environmental Representative will report the outcomes of the audit to the APA Project Manager Issue non-conformance requests on environmental issues identified during field audits
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Role
Responsibilities
Specific CEMP Responsibilities Orders STOP WORK for any environmental breaches and reports incident to APA Project Manager The principal point of advice in relation to the environmental performance of the Project Consider and advise the APA Project Manager on matters specified in the conditions of this approval, and other licences and approvals related to the environmental performance and impacts of the Project; ensure that environmental auditing is undertaken in accordance with the APA HSEMP Authority to approve/ reject minor amendments to the CEMP. Authority and independence to require reasonable steps be taken to avoid or minimise unintended or adverse environmental impacts, and failing the effectiveness of such steps, to direct that relevant actions be ceased immediately should an adverse impact on the environment be likely to occur. Be consulted in responding to the community concerning the environmental performance of the Project where the resolution of points of conflict between the Proponent and the community is required.
6.4
Training and Awareness
All Project personnel, subcontractors, consultants and visitors will receive inductions into APA’s and the Construction Contractor's environmental obligations prior to commencing on site. All environmental inductions will be conducted as part of the HSEMS. Project induction and training will fall under the following categories: 6.4.1
General Project Induction
The Construction Contractor will develop a general project induction to induct personnel into the broad aspects of the Project. The environmental component of this induction will reinforce that it is the responsibility of all personnel to adhere to the environmental requirements of this CEMP and associated sub-plans. The induction will include the following environmental components with respect to the Project as a whole: -
Key environmental issues including impacts to flora and fauna, access, waterways, soil, weeds, noise, waste, dust and chemical usage.
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Regulatory obligations with respect to environmental issues.
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Community issues.
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Fire prevention and response.
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Requirements of permits issued by regulatory authorities.
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Specific land management issues e.g. weed infestations, organic farms etc.
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Waterways and other potentially sensitive areas such as EPBC or TSC listed communities.
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Sensitive flora and fauna issues including:
Requirements for flora salvage and relocation
The importance of old trees as habitat for fauna
Threatened mammal fauna
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Threatened avian fauna.
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Cultural heritage issues and the requirements of the Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan, including in the event of previously undiscovered material.
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Reportable environmental incidents.
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Spill management requirements.
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Project emergency contact details.
6.4.2
Visitor Induction
Special short inductions will be provided by the Construction Contractor for visitors or personnel working shortterm on the Project where there is minimal potential for harm to the visitor and the environment. All visitors must undergo a visitor’s induction. Contractors are responsible for the actions and conduct of their visitors and will ensure that visitors obey all environmental requirements of the construction ROW. All visitors must be accompanied by the Construction Contractor’s Project Manager or authorised personnel. In accordance with APA policy, all visitors will be accompanied at all times and meet the respective visitor safety and security requirements. 6.4.3
Job Specific Environmental Training
The Construction Contractor will ensure that all Project personnel have appropriate training and experience necessary for their roles and responsibilities and an awareness of their environmental duties and obligations. The general project induction will include all the environmental aspects identified in this CEMP. Job specific environmental training will also be undertaken prior to the commencement of works. 6.4.4
Training records
The Construction Contractor will keep records of Project personnels’ experience, qualifications and training undertaken, including project inductions, in a training register. The training register should include the following details: -
Who was training
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When the person was trained
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The name of the trainer
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A general description of the content of the training.
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6.5
Community and Stakeholder Consultation
6.5.1
Consultation at the EA stage
Stakeholder consultation was undertaken during the preparation of the EA for the Project and responses were taken into consideration in the design of the Project and mitigation measures for environmental impacts. Stakeholders consulted include: -
Environment and Protection Authority (EPA)
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Young Shire Council
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NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (formally NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change)
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Harden Shire Council
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Cootamundra Shire Council
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Junee Shire Council
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Wagga Wagga Shire Council
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NSW Roads & Maritime Services (formally NSW Road Traffic Authority)
Lachlan Catchment Management Authority (CMA)
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Murrumbidgee CMA
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NSW Department of Lands (DoL)
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Landcare Groups
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NSW Trade & Investment - Resources & Energy
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Young Livestock Health and Pest Authority (LHPA)
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NSW Rural Fire Service
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Gundagai LHPA
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Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC)
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Wagga Wagga LHPA
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Country Energy
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Transgrid
Goldenfields Water County Council Consultation during the preparation of the CEMP
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NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI)
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NSW Office of Water (formally NSW Department of Water and Energy)
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6.5.2
Consultation at the construction stage
This CEMP has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Minister’s (Minister for Planning and Infrastructure) Conditions of Approval (Section 3.3). Prior to implementation of this CEMP and commencement of construction, this document and all associated subplans will have been reviewed by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DP&E) and approved by the Secretary of DP&E (the Secretary) or their nominee prior to commencement of construction. Other government agencies consulted during the preparation of the CEMP include: -
NSW Office of Environment and Heritage
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NSW Office of Water
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Department of Planning
Community consultation to be undertaken prior to and during the construction of the Project is detailed in specific environmental controls where relevant. 6.5.3
Landowner Consultation
Extensive consultation has been undertaken with landowners affected by the preferred corridor for the pipeline. Several letters were been issued to inform all landowners that are to be affected about the development of the project (in August 2009, November 2009, February 2010 and June 2011). In addition, APA has met with each of the landowners to explain the project and construction activities and will gain approval from each landowner by way of an Easement Construction Deed prior to construction.
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APA has negotiated with landowners terms and conditions relating to construction activities on their land, which may include: -
Access arrangements;
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Weed management;
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Crop control; and
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Livestock security.
APA has additionally negotiated compensation for landowners commensurate to inconvenience and damage caused. APA will continue to consult with DPI regarding Crown Lands traversed by the pipeline, including a status check of any Aboriginal Land Claims within the Project site. As necessary, easements will be acquired pursuant to the Pipelines Act which provides for notice of the proposed easement to be provided to DoL. For any areas of temporary occupation of Crown Lands outside the easement a licence will be obtained under the Crown Lands Act 1989.
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7.0
Monitoring and Reporting
7.1
Monitoring and Reporting Schedule
Monitoring will be undertaken through daily and weekly inspections and may be undertaken by a variety of personnel including the Construction Contractor, APA’s inspectors and third-party environmental inspectors. It is the Construction Contractor Project Manager that is responsible for ensuring the monitoring is undertaken in accordance with this CEMP. The inspectors will be required to report compliance to the CEMP to the APA Project Manager, in the form of checklists. These checklists are provided in Appendix F and include monitoring against all environmental controls in this CEMP and sub-plans. The Project Construction Contractor will additionally prepare weekly reports which summarises the results of the daily and weekly inspections, and any monthly monitoring as required, and summarises any complaints. Table 10 lists all of the environmental controls for this CEMP and sub-plans, along with associated measurement criteria, timing for monitoring and reporting, and the person responsible for the monitoring and reporting.
7.2
Daily Inspections
Daily inspections will include monitoring for the implementation of most environmental controls in accordance with the CEMP, and performance of the controls. Monitoring to be undertaken on daily basis is provided in Appendix F1 and includes the following general aspects: -
Access compliance
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Adherence to work permits
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Soil management and stockpiling
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Sediment control
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Maintenance of water quality
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Trench entrapment of fauna
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Dust and noise control
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Waste management
The daily inspection checklist in Appendix F1 is to be used to record the outcomes of the inspections. The completed checklists and are to be stored by the Construction Contractor Project Manager.
7.3
Weekly Inspections
Weekly inspections of the works within the construction ROW will include monitoring for the implementation of some environmental controls in accordance with the CEMP, and performance of the controls. Monitoring to be undertaken on weekly basis or monthly basis (during the applicable weekly inspection) is provided in Appendix F2 and includes aspects that do not need to be monitored daily. The weekly inspection checklist in Appendix F2 is to be used to record the outcomes of the inspections. The completed checklists and are to be stored by the Construction Contractor Project Manager.
7.4
Weekly Reporting
Weekly reporting of the status of the construction will be undertaken by the Construction Contractor Project Manager and provided to APA Project Manager. The weekly report is separate to the weekly inspection checklist will outline, at a minimum the following: -
A summary of the results of the daily and weekly inspections, and any monthly monitoring (copies of the checklists to be provided as an attachment).
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Any non-compliances and corrective actions taken.
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Work status and tasks to be completed.
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Environmental activities undertaken including a summary of any vegetation clearance undertaken (location, amount).
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Environmental incidents or complaints (refer to Section 8.0).
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Consultation undertaken.
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Progress of reinstatement.
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Results of any audits undertaken (see Section 7.5).
7.5
Auditing
The Independent Environmental Representative will undertake internal monthly audits to ensure compliance to the CEMP. This will involve checking the daily and weekly checklists have been completed and evaluation of compliance with the CEMP. The Independent Environmental Representative will report the outcomes of the audit to the APA Project Manager. External auditing is to be undertaken in accordance with the Compliance Tracking Program.
7.6
Non-compliance and Corrective Action
Non-compliances identified through the daily and weekly inspections should be responded to with a corrective action. This is the responsibility of the Construction Contractor Project Manager. Corrective actions should be documented in the inspection checklist. If a non-compliance has been identified during monthly audits that has not been corrected, the Independent Environmental Representative will issue a non-conformance notification to the APA Project Manager. The APA Project Manager will issue a request for corrective action to the Construction Contractor Project Manager who will action the request as appropriate and provide updates on progress in addressing the issue at contractor meetings or as requested by the APA Project Manager. The Construction Contractor Project Manager is responsible for the initial reporting of significant non-compliances with this CEMP or relevant legislation to the APA Project Manager. The APA Senior Programme Manager will report such events to the relevant statutory authorities in accordance with legislative requirements.
7.7
CEMP Review
The CEMP is a living document which should be revised and updated as necessary throughout the construction phase of the Project and in accordance with the pipeline licence requirements. At a minimum it shall be reviewed by the Construction Contractor Project Manager on a monthly basis and if necessary revised. The review should assess all relevant information to the CEMP including but not limited to: -
Historical monitoring data;
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Changes in land use; and
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Incidents related to non-compliance or complaints.
The CEMP would need to be modified to reflect any variation in monitoring frequency or variation in the monitoring procedure (for example, to take account of a new noise issue being introduced to site). The CEMP should be viewed as a live document and updated as necessary, noting that revision of the CEMP may result in the monitoring regime increasing or decreasing. All revisions of this document will be prepared in consultation with APA and relevant regulatory authorities, and are to be approved by APA Project Manager. For each revision, the Quality Information table at the beginning of this document should be updated. Revised copies of this document will be provided to all relevant stakeholders and approval agencies. All personnel indicated in Table 8 should be made aware of revisions to the CEMP, and regulatory authorities notified where relevant.
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8.0
Incident Management
‘Incidents’ are defined as unplanned events with undesirable consequences. The consequences of such incidents may result in environmental damage or asset loss. 'Near misses' are extraordinary events that could have reasonably resulted in an incident. All incidents including those involving contractors and visitors that occur during construction will be recorded and managed according to APA’s Management of Incidents procedure (MAN 297). All environmental incidents and near misses must be reported to the APA Project Manager, particularly: -
Any loss of containment incidents or releases of liquids, solids, or gas
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Any dangerous goods or hazardous substance spills (any volume or weight)
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Complaints by regulatory authorities
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Regulatory breaches – fines, prosecutions, improvement notices, breaches of licence conditions
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All incidents of third party property damage or loss
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Any loss or damage to native vegetation that has not been previously approved or flora and fauna of significance.
The Director-General and any relevant Government authority will be notified of any incident with actual or potential significant off-site impacts on people or the biophysical environment as soon as practicable after the occurrence of the incident. Written details of the incident will be provided to the Director-General within seven days of the date on which the incident occurred. APA shall meet the requirements of the Director-General to address the cause or impact of any incident within such period as the Director-General may require.
8.1
Incident Reporting
Information recorded for all incidents will include: -
Initial report and notification detailing facts about the incident.
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The classification of the incident, for example ‘environment’ or ‘fire’.
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For environmental incidents, the type of environmental impact including water, air, land, noise or waste management.
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Whether the incident relates to a contaminant spill or release.
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Specific details and sources if relating to fires.
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Risk assessment based on the APA environmental risk matrix.
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Whether the incident resulted in regulatory non-compliance or security breaches.
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Investigation of the incident.
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Actions for resolution.
APA’s HSEMS also contains procedures for: -
Hazard & Risk Management.
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Incident Management.
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Emergency Preparedness.
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Performance, Measurement and Reporting.
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8.2
Reportable Environmental Incidents
Reportable incidents are those: -
That cause substantial damage to the environment, or
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That have significant potential impact on the environment.
These can include: -
Any spill to a watercourse, including drains as defined under the Water Act 1989;
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Loss of hydrocarbons or chemicals greater than 20L in volume to land;
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Spills or releases, including soil movement, which has moved offsite and has a negative impact;
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Death or injury of livestock, wildlife or fauna of any kind caused by the construction activities;
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Interference with any previously undetected sites of cultural significance without obtaining the appropriate approval;
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Transfer of known noxious weeds and diseases as a result of pipeline construction activities;
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Fires;
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Fracouts;
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Traffic incident;
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Damage to property outside the ROW;
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Unresolved landowner issues whereby agreement on the solution plan cannot be reached;
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An incident that is likely to cause regional or widespread negative publicity;
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Serious environmental damage or imminent risk of serious environmental damage;
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Significant environmental breach or non-compliance of this CEMP or other legislative requirement.
Key incident reporting numbers relevant to the project are provided in Section 8.5..
8.3
Complaints Management
Prior to the commencement of construction, the APA Project Manager will ensure that the following contact details are available for community complaints for the life of the project: -
A 24 hour telephone number for complaints about construction and operational activities at the site.
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A postal address to which written complaints may be sent.
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An email address to which electronic complaints may be transmitted.
The telephone number, the postal address and the e-mail address will be advertised in a newspaper circulating in the locality on at least one occasion prior to the commencement of construction of the project. These details will also be provided on the APA Group’s internet site. The telephone number, postal address and email address will also be displayed on a sign near the entrance to the site, in a position that is clearly visible to the public. In the event of an environment-related complaint from the community, the APA Project Manager will ensure the matter is recorded and will undertake further investigation. The details of the complaint will be recorded in a Complaints Register which will include the following: -
The date and time, where relevant, of the complaint.
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The means by which the complaint was made (telephone, mail or email).
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Any personal details of the complainant that were provided, or if no details were provided, a note to that effect.
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The nature of the complaint.
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Any action(s) taken in relation to the complaint, including timeframes for implementing the action.
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If no action was taken in relation to the complaint, the reason(s) why no action was taken.
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APA shall provide an initial response to any complaints made in relation to the project during construction or operation within 48 hours of the complaint being made.
APA will notify, if necessary, the EPA and other relevant authorities in accordance with statutory requirements. The APA Project Manager is the primary contact for government environmental agency officers with regard to environmental issues in the field whilst all contacts at a senior level will be through the APA Senior Programme Manager.
8.4
Emergency Response Procedure
Appropriate risk management and the prevention of emergency situations is fundamental to all Project activities and the implementation of the Project CEMP is aimed at anticipating, preventing and mitigating foreseeable risks associated with this Project. Part of the risk management strategy is also to ensure that in the event of an emergency situation plans have been developed so that pre-planned response, notification and recovery activities can be initiated. APA’s Emergency Manual (EME020) establishes the structure of emergency teams, the communication processes and the resources, which may be required for managing the emergency. The Emergency Manual comprises the following: -
General Responsibilities.
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Incident Management and Notification structure.
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Event Classification and Notification.
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Resources and training requirements.
A Project-specific Emergency Plan will be developed, separate to the CEMP and sub-plans. The objectives of the Emergency Plan will be to: -
Decrease the level of risk to life, property and the environment.
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Describe how an emergency response is initiated and how the emergency teams are activated.
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Specify command, control and communication arrangements between APA, contractors, external response agencies and statutory authorities.
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Identify the roles and responsibilities of all personnel likely to be at the location of the emergency or involved in the response.
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Identify emergency response equipment required.
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Identify training requirements for response personnel.
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Provide the basis for training of all people who could be involved in an emergency.
Emergency contact numbers are provided in the following Section 8.5.
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8.5
Contact Information
Key incident reporting numbers relevant to the project are provided in below. Project specific contact numbers will be provided when works commence. Table 9
Project Incident Contact Numbers
Position Title
Contact Name and Phone Number
APA APA Group Office (Sydney/Head Office)
02 9693 0000
Project Manager Construction Manager Project Land and Environment Manager Land Services Team Leader Senior Program Manager Project Environmental Representative 24 hour Complaints Contact Construction Contractor Head Office Project Manager Site Supervisor Safety Manager Emergency Services Fire/Police
000
State Emergency Service
132 500
NSW WorkCover Authority
13 10 50
NSW EPA
131 555
Energy Australia Gas Emergency
133 466 / 1800 676 300 (24 hour)
NSW Wildlife Rescue
1300 094 737
Young Police Station
02 6382 8199
Cootamundra Police Station
02 6294 0099
Junee Police Station
02 6924 1144
Government Departments NSW Office of Environment & Heritage
02 9995 5000
NSW Office of Water
1800 353 104
NSW Department of Planning and Environment
02 9228 6111
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Position Title
Contact Name and Phone Number
NSW Department of Primary Industries
02 6391 3100
NSW Roads and Maritime Services
13 22 13
Cootamundra Shire Council
02 6940 2100
Harden Shire Council
02 6386 0100
Junee Shire Council
02 6924 8100
Wagga Wagga City Council
1300 292 442
Young Shire Council
02 6380 1200
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9.0
Project Documentation
Records to be maintained at the construction office will include: -
A copy of the full CEMP (including all sub-plans and appendices)
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Hydrostatic Testing Plan
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Emergency Plan
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Construction Safety Plan
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Construction drawings
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All Permits and Authorities from statutory bodies
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Environmental risk assessments undertaken for new risks identified
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Daily inspection reports
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Weekly inspection reports
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Weekly progress reports
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Environmental audit reports
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Environmental incident reports
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Non-conformance and corrective action reports
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Complaints register
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Wash down register
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Vehicle maintenance registers
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Training register
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Consultation log and meeting notes
Specific records relating to emissions and waste discharges will need to be maintained on site and will include (where they occur): -
EPA waste transport certification for the transport of contaminated soil, solid wastes, spent absorbent materials, oils and lubricants and sullage.
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Landfill / receiving facility disposal acceptance approvals.
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Letter / Certification of imported sands and crushed rock from approved natural source.
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Approval for noise emissions outside of working hours.
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Register and copies of all SDSs.
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Register of spill containment kits.
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10.0 Table 10
Control Ref #
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Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Summary of Environmental Controls Summary of environmental controls including implementation and monitoring and reporting requirements.
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
APA Project Manager (location identification) and Construction Contractor Project Manager (implementation)
Location of Ancillary Facilities meets the requirements described within control AF1
Prior to commencement of construction
Reporting
Person Responsible
Location of Ancillary Facilities AF1
Unless otherwise approved by the Director General, the location of ancillary facilities will: be located more than 50 metres from a waterway; be located within or adjacent to land where the Project is being carried out; have ready access to the road network; be located to minimise the need for heavy vehicles travel in residential areas; be sited on relatively level land; be separated from nearest residences by at least 200 metres (or at least 300 metres for a temporary batching plant), unless written approval from the subject residents and the Director-General is received; not require vegetation clearing beyond that already approved for the Project; not impact on heritage items (including areas of archaeological sensitivity)
Preconstruction
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Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Control Ref #
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
-
AF2
Control Ref #
78
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Construction Contractor Project Manager
All land which contained ancillary facilities rehabilitated to at least their preconstruction condition
At the completion of rehabilitation works
Reporting
Person Responsible
beyond those already impacted by the Project; not unreasonably affect the land use of adjacent properties; be above the 20 ARI flood level; and provide sufficient area for the storage of raw materials to minimise, to the greatest extent practical, the number of deliveries required outside standard construction hours.
All land containing ancillary facilities will be rehabilitated to at least their preconstruction condition.
Construction
Implementation Environmental Control
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Monitoring and Reporting
Timing
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
At least 14 days prior to construction
APA Land and Environment Manager
Letterbox drop is recorded in the consultation log.
14 days prior to construction
Reporting
Person Responsible
Air Quality AQ1
Residents within 250 m of the pipeline will be informed of the associated works at least 14 days before the construction works activities via letterbox drop. Timing and duration of the works would be specified in the letterbox drop notice.
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N/A – notify APA Land and Environment Manager and APA Project Manager
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Control Ref #
79
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
AQ2
Dust suppression will be undertaken using water sprays or water carts to control visible dust from: Unsealed work areas subject to traffic or wind Sand, spoil and aggregate stockpiles During the loading and unloading of dust generating materials
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Dust suppression techniques are employed during windy, hot or sunny conditions.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
AQ3
If winds are high and the works are creating high levels of dust, the works will be modified or stopped until the dust hazard is eliminated or is reduced to an acceptable level.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No evidence of unacceptable levels of airborne dust.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
AQ4
Construction vehicles using public roads will be covered to prevent any loss of loads, such as dust, litter, liquid or solids.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Construction vehicles carrying loads of loose material are covered.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
AQ5
Stockpiled soils will be actively managed.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Stockpiles are managed in accordance with construction specifications.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
AQ6
Areas of disturbance will be kept to a minimum.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Construction methods are undertaken in accordance with construction plans.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Control Ref #
80
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
AQ7
Progressive rehabilitation of disturbed areas will be undertaken as soon as practicable following disturbance.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
There are no disturbed areas left un-rehabilitated for an extended period of time.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
AQ8
The burning of material on site will be prohibited, except under the instruction of emergency services.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No burning of material on site, except under the instruction of emergency services
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
AQ9
Plant and equipment with persistent visible smoke or unacceptable exhaust levels will not be used.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No smoky plant and equipment are being used.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
AQ10
Wash down facilities will be provided for construction vehicles so that they will not track mud, dirt or other material onto any roadway or street which is opened and accessible to the public.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Vehicles leaving the construction site are in a condition that will not track mud, dirt or other materials onto any roadway.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
AQ11
Construction activities will not cause the emission of offensive odours from the site in accordance with the provisions of Section 129 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No evidence of offensive odours.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
AQ12
Locally produced goods and services would be procured where feasible to reduce transport fuel emissions.
Preconstruction and Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Records of purchases.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Control Ref # AQ13
Control Ref #
81
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing All vehicles and equipment will be regularly serviced, as per manufactures instructions and maintained in proper working order.
Construction
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Vehicles maintained in accordance with manufacturers requirements. Records of equipment maintenance logged in vehicle maintenance registers.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Person Responsible Construction Contractor Project Manager
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Erosion and sediment control structures are located downstream of the ROW and stockpiles.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Geology and Soils GS1
Erosion and sediment control structures (such as a sediment fence) will be constructed so that they are on the downslope side of the construction ROW and stockpiles, to prevent sediment entering watercourses or waterbodies.
Construction
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Control Ref #
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Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
GS2
Stockpiles of trench material shall be located a minimum of 10m outside of watercourses or drainage areas and protected from potential flooding as far as practicable.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No stockpiles located within 10m of watercourses or drainage areas.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
GS3
Erosion and sediment control structures will be inspected and reinstated if required as part of the daily inspection checklist, especially following heavy or prolonged rainfall events or following heavy traffic use to ensure their effectiveness.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Erosion and sediment control structures are intact and effective.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
GS4
Scour protection will be installed in creek bank areas at risk of erosion due to creek crossing works.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Scour protection established and effective.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
GS5
Vehicles access to the work area is to be minimised and restricted to designated tracks in order to minimise soil compaction and damage to the land
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No vehicles outside designated paths.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Control Ref #
83
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
GS6
Vegetation and topsoil cleared during the clear and grade activity will be stockpiled on the 'working' side of the construction ROW
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Vegetation and topsoil cleared during the clear and grade activity is stockpiled on the 'working' side of the construction ROW
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
GS7
Trench spoil will be segregated from the topsoil and stored on the 'trench' side of the construction ROW.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Trench spoil is segregated from the topsoil and stored on the 'trench' side of the construction ROW.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Control Ref #
84
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
GS8
Only certified clean bedding and padding materials will be imported for laying around the pipe. Any imported fill material will be sourced from a reputable (preferably local) supplier, be weed and disease free and have a letter or certification from the supplier showing it has been sourced from approved natural quarry materials. A copy of the weed and disease free statement, certification from the supplier showing it has been sourced from approved natural quarry materials is to be kept on file.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Records of certification.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
GS9
Only subsoil shall be returned to the trench during backfilling. Topsoil will not be used as padding material and remain undisturbed until reinstatement
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Topsoil remains undisturbed until reinstatement.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Control Ref #
85
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
GS10
Backfill will be compacted to a level consistent with surrounding soils and to a relative density sufficient to prevent further settlement under natural moisture and load conditions
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Backfill is compacted to a level consistent with surrounding soils and to a relative density sufficient to prevent further settlement under natural moisture and load conditions
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
GS11
Excess spoil shall not be spread within the ROW
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Evidence of agreement with land owner for any excess spoil disposed onsite. All other excess spoil removed from site. No excess spoil located within the ROW.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
GS12
A Rehabilitation Plan will be developed for the Project which will include the following: Rehabilitation of exposed soils will be undertaken as soon as practicable following disturbance in order to stabilise
Preconstruction (development of Rehabilitation Plan) and Construction (implementation of
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Rehabilitation Plan developed and implemented in accordance with the described control.
Preconstruction (development of Rehabilitation Plan) and Construction (implementation of
Notify Independent Environmental Representative and APA Project Manager if there is no Rehabilitation
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Control Ref #
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Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing -
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the exposed soils. Disturbed grassed areas will be restored by an application of suitable fertilizers and a seed mixture accepted by the landholder, to reduce the loss of topsoil from erosion. Erosion and sediment control structures are to be retained during reinstatement until vegetation is clearly established. Soil surfaces that have been compacted due to construction activities, such as ROW traffic or storage areas, will be ripped to allow the topsoil to bind with the subsoil, increase water infiltration, promote regeneration and prevent rilling. Final reinstatement of the ROW shall proceed at a rate comparable with the pipe lowering-in and shall be carried out at a suitable time that will facilitate an effective seed strike,
Rehabilitation Plan)
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Person Responsible
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule Rehabilitation Plan)
Reporting Plan in place prior to commencement of construction. Implementation and performance of Rehabilitation Plan to be monitored in accordance with the Plan.
Person Responsible
AECOM
Control Ref #
87
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
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and will be subject to weather conditions. Soil surfaces will be re-profiled to original or stable contours, reestablishing surface drainage lines and other land features. Site specific stabilisation measures may be necessary to prevent slumping or erosion Requirements for reseeding and fertiliser will be approved by the landowner on a land parcel basis Stockpiled topsoil containing the existing seed bank will be respread over the rehabilitation area and prompt reseeding and revegetation of the ROW will be undertaken after construction. Topsoil will be reused in areas as close as possible to its source location to maximise the benefits available from the existing seed bank. If weather conditions
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Person Responsible
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
AECOM
Control Ref #
88
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
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prevent the prompt reseeding of the ROW, controls will be put in place to manage erosion and sedimentation until such time reseeding can occur Regular inspections will be undertaken during the pipeline construction maintenance period and operation phases to monitor for trench subsidence. Erosion and sediment control measures (e.g. diversion berms, geotextile matting, silt fences and sediment basins) will be installed as necessary. The erosion controls will be maintained for a period of 12 months to minimise erosion risk from the disturbed area. Postconstruction erosion control management will be maintained as part of the defects liability period Graded banks on a 23% grade will be
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Person Responsible
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
AECOM
Control Ref #
89
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
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constructed across the easement or mulched rip lines installed where the easement is perpendicular to the existing ground slope to reduce the potential for erosion. The spacing between the graded banks/ mulched rip lines will be determined by the gradient of the existing topography and range from 15 m to 40 m apart. The graded banks will also be located so as to outlet onto a stable surface. Vegetated filter traps will be established or other measures implemented quickly where possible to minimise erosion and offsite sedimentation. Weed management strategies will be implemented in newly rehabilitated areas to control weed infestation and propagation for the duration of the defects liability period.
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Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
AECOM
Control Ref #
90
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing -
Appropriate endemic and native grass and low shrub species will be used for revegetation wherever possible particularly those that will provide future habitat for endangered fauna. A program of seed collection will be implemented to bolster endemic and native seed stores which can be later used for final rehabilitation works. Felled vegetation must be removed from site. Rehabilitation measures specific to water crossings as provided in Control #W11 in the SGWMP.
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Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
AECOM
Control Ref #
91
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Preconstruction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Rehabilitation Plan includes APIA Code requirements.
In accordance with Rehabilitation Plan.
In accordance with Rehabilitation Plan.
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Timing Visual Amenity
V1
Revegetation will be carried out in accordance with the APIA Code. This requirement to be incorporated into the Rehabilitation Plan. Waste Management
WS1
The management of waste will follow the below hierarchy: 5) Avoidance. 6) Re-use. 7) Recycle (resource recovery). 8) Disposal.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Inspections of waste and the implementation of the waste hierarchy.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
WS2
Excavated soils, slurries, dusts and sludges associated with the project will be treated and reused or recycled on site wherever possible to minimise the need for treatment or disposal of those materials outside the site.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of treatment or disposal of excavated material.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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AECOM
Control Ref #
92
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
WS3
All waste materials removed from the site shall only be directed to a waste management facility or premises lawfully permitted to accept the materials.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of waste disposal and acceptance.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
WS4
Waste generated outside the site is not to be received at the site for storage, treatment, processing, reprocessing, or disposal on the site, except as expressly permitted by a licence under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, if such a licence is required in relation to that waste.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No waste received at the site which has been generated outside the site, unless there is evidence of a licence.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
WS5
All liquid and/or non-liquid waste generated on the site shall be assessed and classified in accordance with Waste Classification Guidelines (DECCW, 2009), or any superseding document.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Waste classification documentation.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
WS6
All waste material is not to be left or buried onsite.
At the completion of construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No waste left onsite following the completion of construction.
At the completion of construction
Weekly checklist as required.
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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AECOM
Control Ref #
93
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
WS7
The site will be kept free of litter and waste and adequate sized refuse containers or skip bins are available.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No litter onsite or waste left outside of refuse containers or skip bins.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
WS8
All construction areas are to be maintained in an orderly and hygienic standard.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Site is tidy and hygienic.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
WS9
Bins or skips will be used as temporary storage for waste and collection of these wastes will be periodic and are dependent on levels of waste generation
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Bins and skips are not left at full capacity.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
WS10
Waste storage areas are to be signposted and located away from sensitive areas, drainage lines and watercourses.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Waste storage areas are signposted and located away from sensitivity areas, drainage lines and watercourses.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
WS11
Weeds are to be placed into a plastic lined skip bin and disposed of as landfill at a licensed waste facility.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of waste disposal and acceptance.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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AECOM
Control Ref #
94
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
WS12
All general and regulated waste records including tip dockets and waste tracking certificates will be retained for waste tracking purposes.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of waste disposal and acceptance.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
WS13
All construction personnel will be trained in waste management practices.
Inductions
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of induction register
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Hazard and Risks HR1
All staff will be trained in emergency response procedures and the Emergency Plan.
Inductions
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of induction register
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
HR2
Flammable materials and ignition sources will be stored and handled as per instructions on Safety Data Sheets.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of SDSs
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
HR3
Contractors undertaking drilling, cutting, grinding and welding operations will have access to a validated portable fire extinguisher.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Validated portable fire extinguisher held by staff undertaking drilling, cutting grinding and welding.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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AECOM
Control Ref #
95
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
HR4
Fire extinguishers will be provided and validated in all construction vehicles.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Validated portable fire extinguisher in all construction vehicles.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
HR5
Smoking will only be permitted in designated smoking areas at the construction depot.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No smoking outside designated areas.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
HR6
The construction ROW and surrounding area will be essentially free of combustible material prior to high risk construction activities such as welding or grinding.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No combustible material within the construction ROW during high risk construction activities.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
HR7
Vehicles will be regularly checked to ensure that combustible materials such as grass and debris do not build up in areas where ignition may occur.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No grass or debris on vehicles.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
HR8
Works during the fire danger period and on total fire ban days, involving the use of farm machinery, tractors, slashers, earthmoving, excavating or road making machines propelled by a heat engine within 9 metres of any crops, grass,
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Machinery complies with the described requirements in the control.
Weekly inspection during fire danger period.
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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AECOM
Control Ref #
96
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing stubble, weeds, undergrowth or other vegetation is permitted but only if the machinery: Is free from faults and mechanical defects that could cause an outbreak of fire. Is fitted with a spark arrester in working order (unless it is fitted with a turbocharger or an exhaust aspirated aircleaner). There is a water furphy on hand with a water supply of at least 1000 litres in working order, fully charged with water and maintained at the correct pressure. Carries fire suppression equipment comprising at least one knapsack spray pump, in working order, fully charged with water, with a capacity of not less than 9 litres. Note that the spark arrester, the knapsack spray pump and the water fire extinguisher referred to above must comply with the
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Person Responsible
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
AECOM
Control Ref #
97
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
The described controls are complied with.
Daily inspection during fire danger period and prior to hot works.
Reporting
Person Responsible
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
applicable Australian Standards. HR9
For any hot works during a fire danger period the following fire mitigation methods apply: The Contractor will contact the Rural Fire Service to advise them of the project. A permit valid for use during the declared Fire Danger Period but not on Total Fire Ban Days will be obtained by the Construction Contractor. A fire-resistant shield, guard or blanket is in place to stop sparks, hot metal or slag. An area at least 1.5 metres from the operation will be cleared of flammable material or wetted down sufficiently to prevent the spread of fire. A water supply e.g. furphy or water tanker of at least 1000 litres in working order will be on hand at all times.
Construction
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AECOM
Control Ref #
98
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing -
All vehicles will contain water spray knapsack containing at least 9 litres of water. All cut-offs and hot materials from the operation will be placed in fire-proof receptacles. A spotter who has the capacity and means to extinguish fire will be in attendance at all times. The fire will be completely extinguished before the spotter leaves. If possible, hot works should be postponed on total fire ban days to minimise the risk of fire.
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Person Responsible
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
AECOM
Control Ref # HR10
99
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing If unexpected contamination is encountered, the following procedure will be followed: 1. 2.
3.
4.
5.
Construction
Stop work immediately Report the discovery to the Construction Contractor Site Supervisor, who will seek advice from a suitably qualified environmental consultant. Seal off the area and contain any spread of contaminants. Clear the affected area of the site to ensure there is nothing that could cause a fire or explosion. Await advice from the Construction Contractor Site Supervisor before recommencing works.
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Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
The described controls are complied with.
In the event unexpected contamination encountered.
Reporting
Person Responsible
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
AECOM
Control Ref #
100
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control
Monitoring and Reporting
Timing
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Noise and Vibration NV1
All potentially affected residences as identified in Appendix B (of CNVMP) will be informed by letterbox drop of the construction works including working hours to be adhered to, and the level and duration of noise to expect during construction.
At least 14 days prior to construction
APA Land and Environment Manager
Letterbox drop is recorded in the environmental consultation log.
Two weeks prior to construction
N/A – notify APA Land and Environment Manager and APA Project Manager
Construction Contractor Project Manager
NV2
All potentially affected residences as identified in Appendix B (of CNVMP) will be kept informed of any significant changes to construction activities or if out of hours of work is required.
As required
APA Land and Environment Manager
Consultation log is maintained and kept up-todate.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
NV3
Any complaints received related to noise or vibration will be dealt with in accordance with Section 8.0 of CNVMP).
Construction
APA Project Manager
Record of complaints, investigations and responses in Environmental Incidents Reports and complaints register.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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AECOM
Control Ref #
101
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
NV4
All site personnel will be instructed during a general induction as to their responsibilities in minimising noise and adhering to the noise minimisation measures.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Records of inductions in training register.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
NV5
Equipment operators are to be report any faulty equipment to Construction Contractor Site Supervisor.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of faulty equipment in vehicle maintenance register.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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AECOM
Control Ref # NV6
102
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing Works will be undertaken during the hours of: a)
7:00am to 6:00pm daily for a maximum period of 28 days at a time, separated by a minimum respite period of nine days; and
b)
at no time on public holidays, unless prior approval received from DP&E and works are carried out in accordance with the Out of Hours Work Protocol identified within the CEMP.
Construction
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Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No work is undertaken outside allowed hours.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
AECOM
Control Ref # NV7
NV8
103
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No activities resulting in impulsive or tonal noise emission is undertaken outside allowed hours.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Prior to varied hours of construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Written approval from the DirectorGeneral is obtained.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Timing Activities resulting in impulsive or tonal noise emission (such as rock blasting, pile driving) shall only be undertaken: a)
between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday;
b)
between the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday; and
c)
in continuous blocks not exceeding three hours each with a minimum respite from those activities and works of not less than one hour between each block.
In the case of an activity that requires work to be undertaken outside the specified hours, written approval must be sought from the Director-General. Any request to alter the hours of construction shall
Monitoring and Reporting
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AECOM
Control Ref #
104
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing be: a)
considered on a case-by-case basis;
b)
accompanied by details of the nature and need for activities to be conducted during the varied construction hours and any other information necessary to reasonably determine that activities undertaken during the varied construction hours will not adversely impact on the acoustic amenity of receptors in the vicinity of the site; and
c)
commenced only affected residential receivers are informed of the timing and
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Person Responsible
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
AECOM
Control Ref #
105
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
duration of work approved under this condition at least 48 hours before that work commences. NV9
The noise levels of plant and equipment must have operating Sound Power or Sound Pressure Levels compliant with the criteria in Table 8 (of CNVMP).
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Attended noise measurements as per Section 7.1.1 to 7.1.4 (of CNVMP).
As per noise monitoring schedule in Section 7.1.3 (of CNVMP).
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
NV10
Vibration intensive activities should not be located closer to sensitive receptors than the safe working distances presented in Table 6 (of CNVMP).
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Vibration intensive activities are not located closer to sensitive receptors than the safe working distances presented in Table 6 (of CNVMP).
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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AECOM
Control Ref #
106
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
NV11
Construction equipment will be fitted with adequate noise and vibration control equipment where possible. Measures include earth moving equipment fitted with residential class mufflers, and acoustic enclosures for any diesel generators and/or air compressors.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction equipment fitted with noise and vibration control equipment where possible.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
NV12
Any equipment not in use for extended periods during construction work will be switched off.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No equipment is left running without active use for more than 15 minutes.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
NV13
All vehicles and equipment will be regularly serviced, as per manufactures instructions and maintained in proper working order.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Vehicles maintained in accordance with manufacturers requirements. Records of equipment maintenance logged in vehicle maintenance registers.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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AECOM
Control Ref #
107
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
NV14
Ensure deliveries are within the standard hours of works
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
No deliveries occur outside standard hours of works.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
NV15
Simultaneous operation of noisy plant will be avoided wherever practicable.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Wherever practicable, noisy equipment will be:
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
As per noise monitoring schedule in Section 7.1.3 (of CNVMP).
Weekly checklist as required
NV16
Attended noise measurements as per Section 7.11 to 7.1.4 (of CNVMP) to confirm all measures to reduce noise emissions are effective and noise management levels are not exceeded.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
NV17
a)
Positioned behind structures that act as barriers to identified receptors
b)
Positioned at the greatest distance from identified receptors
c)
Oriented to directed noise emissions away from identified receptors
“Quiet” practices will be employed wherever practicable when operating equipment
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Control Ref #
108
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Person Responsible
NV18
Any noise construction activities will be completed in the shortest time possible.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
NV19
There will be no swearing or unnecessary shouting or loud stereos/radios on site.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
NV20
There will be no dropping of materials from heights, throwing of metal items, or slamming of doors.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
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Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
AECOM
Control Ref #
109
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Traffic Management General Construction T1
All vehicle movement to, around and from the construction site will be undertaken to minimise impacts on the environment and minimise risk to the safety of persons.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Record of complaints, investigations and responses
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T2
Ensure all vehicles are adequately maintained to meet Australian Road Rules and RMS standards so that safety is not compromised.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Record of complaints, investigations and responses
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T3
Ensure that deliveries and heavy transport movements are scheduled outside peak traffic hours where practicable.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
No deliveries or heavy transport movements during peak hours
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T4
Regularly inspect road condition for deterioration of pavement.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No evidence of deterioration attributable to project works
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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AECOM
Control Ref #
110
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
T5
Transport oversized equipment and machinery in accordance with the RMS guidelines for oversized movements and required permits obtained.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Evidence of permits obtained and record of oversized vehicle movements
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T6
Implement appropriate signage to warn road users of the presence of construction vehicles as well as changes to normal traffic conditions.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Signage is in place and no traffic incidents recorded
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T7
Provide adequate onsite parking and turning areas for vehicles.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction parking restricted to designated areas
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T8
Private vehicles of workers (including subcontractors) and visitors will access the site only via the designated access road and will be parked exclusively in the designated car park areas.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Parking restricted to designated areas
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T9
Traffic Control Plans will be provided for approval by the Contractor’s accredited Traffic Control Provider.
At least 7 days before activities requiring traffic control
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Record of Traffic Control Plans
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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AECOM
Control Ref #
111
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
T10
Pre and post works dilapidation reports will be prepared by a licensed assessor for major access roads affected by the project. Impacts that are considered attributable to the project, as determined by the dilapidation reports following the construction phase of the project, will be remediated by APA. Areas of access to, or egress from the ROW will also be monitored and any repairs carried out upon completion of the works.
Pre and post construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Records of dilapidation reports
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T11
HDD or horizontal thrust boring will be utilised where the pipeline crosses the following major infrastructure:
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No trenching across major infrastructure, as listed in the control.
Daily inspection as required
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Henry Lawson Way Boorowa Street, outside of Young Burley Griffin Way Cootamundra Stokinbingal Road Southern Railway Line
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Control Ref #
112
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
T12
Permanent pipeline location markers are to be installed along each side of all road carriageways traversed by the pipeline.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Location markers in place adjacent to all roadways
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T13
All roads to be reinstated post works to the standard as identified in the pre works dilapidation report (as a minimum).
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Records of dilapidation reports and reinstatement works
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Signage is in place
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction Traffic T14
Unless otherwise designated, speed limits will be: Construction Site or Office Compound ‐ 10 km/h; Construction ROW – 40 km/h; and Signposted speed limits on local roads.
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Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
T15
Signage will be provided at specific points to enable vehicles to follow the agreed route from main roads to the ROW. Signage will also be provided at entries/exits from the ROW warning other road users of turning vehicles.
During site establishment works
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Signage is in place
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T16
All road signage and other traffic control devices will be in accordance with AS 1742.3:2009 Manual of uniform traffic control devices – Part 3: Traffic control devices for works on roads and the RTA’s manual Traffic Control at Work Sites (June 2010).
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Signage and appropriate traffic control devices are in place
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T17
Adhere to posted speed limits to ensure protection of fauna and livestock.
Construction
All persons
Signage is in place and no incidents or complaints are recorded
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Control Ref # T18
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Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Record of approved road closure permits. Record of Traffic Control Plans
As required, prior to road closure
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Timing Where pipeline construction necessitates the partial closure of roads or traffic lanes during pipeline installation, temporary decking will be implemented if required to allow vehicles to traverse the open trench.
Monitoring and Reporting
Emergency Access T19
Ensure that NSW Fire Brigades Guidelines for Emergency Vehicle Access Policy No 4 is followed during construction.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Evidence of adherence to Guidelines
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T20
Ensure carriageways are wide enough (4 m) to allow emergency vehicles to easily negotiate them and provide sufficient room to allow vehicle crews to work with fire fighting equipment around the vehicle.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Trafficable routes are maintained at 4 m width or greater
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T21
Ensure turning areas are large enough to reduce the need for multipoint turns. The minimum turning radius will be no less than 11.3 m for general emergency vehicles.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Designated turning radii are 11.3 m or greater
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T22
Ensure carriageways are not obstructed by parked vehicles, stored goods, industrial bins etc.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Trafficable routes are clear of obstruction
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
T23
Ensure unobstructed height clearance of 4.5 m above all access ways.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
4.5 m clearance maintained above all access ways
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T24
Ensure access ramps are no greater than 1:8. Ramps should not hinder vehicle response. Access ramps should have a smooth transition between the main ramp gradient and the entry/exit gradients. A minimum of 4.0 m long 1:15 transition grade is to be constructed for both ramp approach and departure where applicable.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Design requirements of ramps are met
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T25
Ensure that carriageway maintains structural adequacy and integrity when under load from an emergency vehicle. The hardness of the final carriageway surface will be constructed to withstand the static pressure exerted by tyres of an appliance which is not greater than 850kPa pressure.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No evidence of deterioration attributable to project works
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Control Ref # T26
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Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Vehicular use of the ROW is explained in the site induction
Monthly inspection
Timing Ensure that all personnel are aware that the gas pipeline access corridor will serve as an alternative access/egress road that is designed for one way traffic and for light vehicles only.
Monitoring and Reporting Reporting
Person Responsible
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Notification T27
Public notification of progress and scheduling of works shall be undertaken so as to inform the community of any additional vehicles on the local road network.
Construction
APA Land and Environment Manager
Evidence of notification maintained in consultation log
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
APA Land and Environment Manager
T28
Stakeholders will be kept informed of works scheduling and any likely traffic related events for the project.
Construction
APA Land and Environment Manager
Evidence of notification maintained in consultation log
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
APA Land and Environment Manager
T29
Plan transport delivery and dispatch such as to avoid traffic flow interruption where practicable.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No complaints or incidents recorded
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T30
Access to private property shall be maintained during construction unless otherwise agreed with the property owner in advance.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No complaints or incidents recorded
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Person Responsible
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
T31
Where traffic interruption is foreseeable, consult and inform neighbours of the event.
Construction
APA Land and Environment Manager
Evidence of notification maintained in the project communications register
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
APA Land and Environment Manager
T32
Monitor and report to APA any incidents of damage or deterioration to public roads or easements associated with construction work activity.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Register of incident reports and dilapidation survey reports
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No complaints or incidents recorded
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Operation of Vehicles and Plant / Machinery T33
Trucks will not queue up outside residential properties. No trucks will arrive on site or be permitted to queue near sensitive receivers prior to the 7:00 am start time unless required by road safety considerations.
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Person Responsible
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
T34
All vehicles regularly used for the Project will be maintained in good working order.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Vehicles maintained in accordance with manufacturers requirements. Records of equipment maintenance logged in vehicle maintenance registers
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T35
Subject to safety requirements, trucks will not use exhaust brakes on site.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No complaints or incidents recorded
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T36
Construction works would typically be undertaken between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, seven days a week for 28 days and then 9 days off. One exception to this is the transportation of plant, equipment and pipe by oversized trucks outside of hours as required by authorities for safety reasons.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Hours of works maintained in the construction diary
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T37
Reversing of vehicles and equipment, and use of horns will be minimised to prevent noise emissions to nearby sensitive receivers.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No complaints or incidents recorded
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Control Ref #
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Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Person Responsible
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
T38
Where feasible and reasonable, replace “beeper” style reversing alarms with broad band variable level “quacker” reversing alarms or equivalent, ensuring that the OH&S legislation requirements are compiled with.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
No complaints or incidents recorded
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T39
Diesel vehicles used in construction will be fitted with spark arresters.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Spark arresters on all diesel vehicles
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T40
Prior to clearing and grading, all vehicles entering the ROW will undergo washdown in established quarantine zones to minimise weed spreading risks.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Vehicle washdown register maintained
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Control Ref #
120
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Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Surface and Groundwater Waterway Crossings W1
The width of the construction ROW will be minimised to 20 m at moderate sensitivity waterway crossings to reduce disturbance risk to the riparian zone.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
ROW does not exceed 20 m in width at moderate sensitivity waterway crossings
As required.
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W2
Where multiple cell culverts are required for creek crossings, at least one cell will be provided for fish passage, with an invert or bed level that mimics creek flows.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Fish passage established as required.
As required.
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W3
Where practicable, watercourse crossings will be scheduled during dry or low flow periods and will avoid periods of aquatic fauna sensitivity.
Preconstruction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Watercourse crossing does not occur during wet weather or where flow is not low. Watercourse crossing does not occur during breeding seasons.
During watercourse crossings
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
W4
Crossings will be completed promptly in order to minimise impacts.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Crossings are constructed using efficient practices.
During watercourse crossings
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W5
All equipment required for watercourse crossings will be in good working order, and monitored for any potential leaks.
Preconstruction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
All equipment is in clean condition during watercourse crossings, with no leaks.
During watercourse crossings
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W6
Construction machinery will be weed free prior to allowing access to the watercourse.
Preconstruction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
All equipment is weed free during watercourse crossings.
During watercourse crossings
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W7
Diversion dams will be constructed of appropriate materials which will minimise watercourse sedimentation, such as steel plates, sand bags or inflatable dams (e.g. AquadamTM).
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Diversion dams are constructed of appropriate materials to minimise sedimentation.
During construction of diversion dams.
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
W8
Schedulers will remain vigilant regarding flood warnings, receiving daily weather reports and subscribing to flood warning services where relevant.
Preconstruction and Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Watercourse crossings do not occur during wet periods or when flood warnings have been issued.
During watercourse crossings
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W9
The Project will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained to avoid impacts on bank stability along any watercourse to be crossed by the pipeline. This will include the use of a wider ROW and work area for watercourses with steep banks.
Preconstruction, Construction and Post construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
No evidence of erosion on banks
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W10
Construction work will cease in heavy rain fall events at the discretion of the Construction Contractor Project Manager to avoid excessive disturbance to soil and the potential for sedimentation of the watercourse.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction work does not occur during heavy rainfall unless deemed acceptable.
During heavy rainfall.
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Control Ref # W11
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Implementation Environmental Control Timing The Rehabilitation Plan (developed in accordance with GS12 of the CEMP) will include the below controls for water crossings: -
Re-establish riparian zone/grass cover as soon as back-filling and reinstatement has been completed.
-
Watercourse banks will be restored to their original profiles.
-
Topsoil will be respread over the area from which it was removed and seeding areas of disturbance outside of unfavourable conditions to mitigate against wind erosion.
-
Replacing or introducing a surface layer of cobbles or rock over disturbed areas as rip-rap where required. Particular care will be taken to ensure that the material is replaced on the river bed to a depth
Preconstruction (development of Rehabilitation Plan including the water crossing controls)
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Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Rehabilitation Plan developed and implemented in accordance with the described control.
Pre-construction (development of Rehabilitation Plan including the water crossing controls)
Reporting Notify Independent Environmental Representative and APA Project Manager if the Rehabilitation Plan does not include the water crossing controls described by W11. Implementation and performance of Rehabilitation Plan to be monitored in accordance with the Plan.
Person Responsible Construction Contractor Project Manager
AECOM
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Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
equivalent to the original conditions and so that it is not likely to act as a barrier to the passage of aquatic fauna. -
Stabilising materials such as hydro mulch, jute matting or other suitable geotextile materials will be applied where necessary.
Trenching W12
The pipeline will be installed by open trench with a minimum vertical clearance between the hard invert of the watercourse and the top of the pipeline of 2 m at major waterway crossings and 1.5 m at ephemeral crossings.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
The pipeline is installed in accordance with the described controls (W12).
Daily during watercourse crossings.
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W13
All trenches will be immediately stabilised after the pipe has been laid and backfilled.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No trenches are left unstable immediately after backfilling.
Daily inspections
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Control Ref #
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Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
W14
Where possible, all trench crossings of the waterways will be perpendicular to the alignment of the waterways at the crossing point.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
All trench crossings of the waterways are be perpendicular to the alignment of the waterways at the crossing point.
Daily during watercourse crossings.
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W15
Flow diversion measures will be installed at the time of crossing. These measures include pumps to ensure that water can be moved from one side of trench to the other. Pumps are to have screened inlets to prevent the entrapment of aquatic fauna and outlet structures that are designed to avoid scouring of the channel.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Flow diversion measures have been implemented and operating effectively.
Daily during watercourse crossings.
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W16
Trench excavation will stop short of the watercourse until the crossing work has been initiated.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Trenching does not occur at the watercourse unless watercourse crossing methods have been implemented.
Daily during watercourse crossings.
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Control Ref #
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Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
W17
No polluted or obvious sediment laden run-off is to be discharged directly or indirectly into the waterways, during or after the works.
During construction and post construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No evidence of sediment laden water is present in waterways.
Daily during watercourse crossings.
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W18
All waste water will be disposed of in accordance with EPA guidelines and the approved Discharge Plan.
Preconstruction and construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No hydrotest water or trench dewatering will be disposed of into any of the creeks or waterways.
Daily during hydrostatic testing
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Hydrostatic Testing W19
Prior to hydrostatic testing, the pipeline will be precleaned to remove weld debris, dust and surface scale.
Post construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Pipeline has been cleaned prior to hydrostatic testing.
Prior to hydrostatic testing
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W20
Hydrotesting operations will conform to AS2885.5.
Post construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Hydrotesting operations have conformed to AS2885.5
During hydrostatic testing.
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
W21
Hydrostatic test water discharge will only be undertaken where water designated for release into the environment is of a quality that is within relevant statutory water quality guidelines and after consultation (if appropriate) with the relevant landowner.
Post construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Relevant statutory water quality guidelines.
As required.
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W22
During discharge of hydrotest water there must be no flooding or inundation of areas outside of the designated discharge zone and the water must drain away freely leaving no standing water.
Post construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Hydrotest water is not discharged in to areas outside the designated discharge zone. No standing water remains after discharge.
During and after hydrostatic testing.
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W23
Any discharge of hydrotest water will not result in soil erosion or sedimentation of land or water. Sediment control devices to remove suspended solids such as geotextile fabric filters or hay bales will be used.
Post construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No evidence of erosion or sedimentation where hydrotest water has been discharged.
During and after discharge of hydrotest water.
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Control Ref # W24
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Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Post construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Evidence that designated discharge areas avoid native vegetation, in the Discharge Plan.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Water test documentation
Timing Disposal of hydrotest water will be conducted in a manner that ensures there is no disposal to areas of native vegetation.
Monitoring and Reporting Reporting
Person Responsible
Prior to hydrotesting.
N/A – notify Independent Environmental Representative and APA Project Manager if the Discharge Plan is not adequate.
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Trench, Pit and Wash Area Dewatering (accumulated rainwater within a trench or pit) W26
The removal and subsequent discharge of accumulated rainwater from the trench will not result in pollutants (such as sediment, saline, contaminated or acid sulphate affected water) being released to land or water.
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Control Ref # W27
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Implementation Environmental Control Timing Accumulated rainwater in a trench or a pit will be tested for pH and turbidity prior to being pumped. Levels of these parameters will not exceed those quoted within the ANZECC Water Quality Guidelines for Fresh & Marine Waters (ANZECC 2000) to protect the relevant beneficial use, specifically criteria applicable to Agricultural Water Supply (Irrigation) where TDS is required to be less than 3000 mg/L. Trench or pit water that fails to meet the criteria for Agricultural Water Supply (Irrigation) will be disposed by accredited liquid waste removers.
Construction
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Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Written evidence to demonstrate testing has been undertaken. Where there are exceedances, water exposed by accredited liquid waste removers.
Prior to and following dewatering
Reporting Weekly checklist as required
Person Responsible Construction Contractor Project Manager
AECOM
Control Ref # W28
W29
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Implementation Environmental Control Timing Accumulated rainwater in a trench or a pit will be disposed in a manner that will ensure no adverse impacts from sediment load or low dissolved oxygen levels to waterways. Water from trench de-watering will therefore be disposed to land via an energydissipating and sedimenttrapping system (e.g. via grassed areas, straw bales or geotextile filter/fabrics) and will not be disposed directly into a waterway or result in flooding of the construction ROW. Prior to release, water quality will be visually checked for any adverse signs such as sheens and odour. If these are present, water will be collected in a holding tank for disposal to an appropriate licensed facility.
Construction
Any accumulated rainwater from a trench or a pit discharged to land will have permission obtained from the relevant landholder/authority to discharge.
Preconstruction
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Energydissipating and sedimenttrapping system is established.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
As required
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Water with signs of adverse water quality is collected in holding tank and disposed to licensed facility.
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APA Land and Environment Manager
Written evidence of permission from relevant landholder / authority.
AECOM
Control Ref #
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Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
W30
There will be no discharge of accumulated rainwater from a trench or a pit to stormwater systems.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No discharge to stormwater systems.
During dewatering
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W31
Records will be kept of water sourcing and disposal of accumulated rainwater in a trench or a pit
Preconstruction, Construction and Post construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of water sourcing and disposal.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Water test documentation
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Trench, Pit and Wash Area Dewatering (accumulated groundwater or perched water within a trench or pit) W32
The removal and subsequent discharge of accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench will not result in pollutants (such as sediment, saline, contaminated or acid sulphate affected water) being released to land or water.
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Control Ref #
132
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Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
W33
Accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench will be tested for pH, electrical conductivity (or salinity), turbidity and potential toxicants relevant to the area prior to being pumped (eg total nitrogen and phosphorus in agricultural areas subject to irrigation). Levels of these parameters will not exceed those quoted within the ANZECC Water Quality Guidelines for Fresh & Marine Waters (ANZECC 2000) to protect the relevant beneficial use, specifically criteria applicable to Agricultural Water Supply (Irrigation) where TDS is required to be less than 3000 mg/L. Trench or pit water that fails to meet the criteria for Agricultural Water Supply (Irrigation) will be disposed by accredited liquid waste removers.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Written evidence to demonstrate testing has been undertaken. Where there are exceedances, water exposed by accredited liquid waste removers.
Prior to and following dewatering
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W34
Excessively saline or acidic accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench will be disposed to an EPA-licensed facility.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of water disposal.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Control Ref # W35
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Implementation Environmental Control Timing Where accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench is of suitable quality for disposal to land, water will be disposed in a manner that will ensure no adverse impacts from sediment load or low dissolved oxygen levels to waterways. Water from trench de-watering will therefore be disposed to land via an energydissipating and sedimenttrapping system (eg via grassed areas, straw bales or geotextile filter/fabrics) and will not be disposed directly into a waterway or result in flooding of the construction ROW. Prior to release of accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench, water quality will be visually checked for any adverse signs such as sheens and odour. If these are present, water will be collected in a holding tank for disposal to an appropriate licensed facility
Construction
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Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Energydissipating and sedimenttrapping system is established.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Water with signs of adverse water quality is collected in holding tank and disposed to licensed facility.
Person Responsible Construction Contractor Project Manager
AECOM
Control Ref #
134
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Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
W36
Any accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench discharged to land will have permission obtained from the relevant landholder/authority to discharge.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Written evidence of permission from relevant landholder / authority.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W37
Records will be kept of water sourcing and disposal of accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of water sourcing and disposal.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W38
In the event that groundwater accumulation within the trench is consistent across a length greater than 500 m, trench breakers will be installed to prevent lateral transfer of groundwater across differing quality zones
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No lengths of trench greater than 500 m with consistent groundwater accumulation, without trench breakers installed.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Wastewater W39
Staff will be trained through site inductions and tool box talks in relation to management of wastewater, the potential impact on water ways and made aware of their responsibilities and penalties under the NSW Protection of the Environment Operations Act (1997) in relation to water pollution.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of inductions and toolbox talks in induction attendance and toolbox talks register.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W40
Unplanned wastewater discharges will be reported to the APA Land and Environment Manager who will notify regulatory authorities if required.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of unplanned wastewater discharges and response in Environmental Incident register.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
W41
Wastewater from site amenities will be treated by an approved treatment system onsite or removed by a licensed contractor to an appropriate disposal facility with the approval of EPA.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Wastewater from site amenities treated by an approved treatment system onsite or removed by a licensed contractor to an appropriate disposal facility with the approval of EPA.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W42
Hydrostatic pressure testing will occur progressively.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Hydrostatic testing occurs progressively.
During hydrostatic testing
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W43
Water collected in excavations, the pipeline trench or low points on site will be pumped to containers and used on site for dust suppression wherever practicable.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Water source for dust suppression is water pumped from excavations, the pipeline trench or low points.
Daily inspections
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
W44
Concrete washout areas/pits will be adequately sized, located away from drainage lines and waterways and maintained regularly.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Concrete washout areas/pits are located away from drainage lines and waterways, and are maintained in good condition.
Daily inspections
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W45
Where possible opportunities for water reuse/ recycling will be initiated
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Water is reused/recycle d onsite where possible.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W46
Water captured in bunded areas will be assessed for contamination prior to discharge. Contamination will be removed using appropriate absorbent material and disposed of in a licensed waste management facility.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Relevant statutory water quality guidelines.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W47
Site personnel undergo training on appropriate spill management and emergency response procedures.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of inductions and toolbox talks in induction attendance and toolbox talks register.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Fuel and Chemical Management W48
Works involving the use of chemicals, dangerous goods or other potential contaminants, will be planned and implemented to minimise the possibility of spillage
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Evidence of Safe Work Method Statements
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W49
The use and storage of chemicals and dangerous goods will be strictly in accordance with relevant legislation, manufacturer’s instructions, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the relevant Safe Work Method Statements
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Safety Data Sheet register and evidence of Safe Work Method Statements
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
W50
Adequate quantities of emergency response materials such as oil spill kits, absorbent materials, sand bags, flocculating agents and pH buffer solutions will be readily available and kept in designated compounds. Hydrocarbon spill kits will also be kept in emergency response vehicles, Superintendent’s vehicles, Environmental Representative’s vehicle and other vehicles that carry substantial quantities of chemicals (e.g. subcontractors).
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Adequate quantities of emergency response materials in vehicles of key construction personnel.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W51
Temporary bunding will be provided for all refuelling or maintenance of plant and equipment or any other activity onsite that could result in spillage of a chemical, fuel or lubricant (especially where the activity is undertaken in a location with direct drainage to a waterway or environmentally sensitive area).
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Bunding established for all refuelling or maintenance areas.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
W52
Where chemical drums (greater than 20 litres) are removed from bunded areas, they will be placed in temporary bunds and returned to the bunded area by the end of the day.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No chemical drums >20 L outside of a bunded area.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W53
Machinery, pumps and other equipment will be checked regularly for excessive wear and leaks, and if required, repaired promptly.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Vehicles maintained in accordance with manufacturers requirements. Records of equipment maintenance logged in vehicle maintenance registers.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W54
Storage of fuels and chemicals will only occur within impervious bunded areas with a capacity of at least 120% of the total capacity of the largest vessel stored and roofed with 10° overhang. Containers will comply with Australian Standards AS1657, AS1940 and AS1692.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Bunded areas established in accordance with the described control (W54).
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
W55
Bunded areas will be located in an area at least 30 m from a Riparian Management Zone
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No bunded areas within 30 m of a Riparian Management Zone
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W56
Water captured in a bunded area will be monitored and drained (if uncontaminated) after each rain event to ensure bund capacity is maintained at all times.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Bund capacity is maintained.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W57
Records of water quality checks, discharges and any remedial actions taken will be kept.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of water quality checks, discharges and any remedial actions taken are kept
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W58
Where safe to do so, containment measures such as sandbags, booms, earth bunds or cut drains will be installed to capture and retain spilled material and prevent it from leaving site, entering any watercourse or impacting on vegetation stands.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No spilled material leaves the site or enters any watercourse of vegetation stand.
In the event of a spill.
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
W59
Spill kits will be maintained in emergency response vehicles and at identified site facilities where significants spills may occur (e.g. workshops)
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Spill kits present in emergency response vehicles and at identified site facilities
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W60
Material contaminated as a result of a spill (e.g. soil or solid absorbent) must be removed (i.e. excavated or swept up) and placed in an appropriate container to prevent further contamination. An accredited chemical waste contractor will be engaged to dispose of the material and to provide copies of Waste Transport Certificates and Certificates of Disposal for each consignment. Records will be kept of all certificates
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of waste certificates.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
W61
In the event of a minor spill occurring that can be immediately and safely contained by on-site construction personnel, the spill must be reported internally to the APA Project Manager and work practices reviewed and modified as necessary
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of corrective action.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records Incident and response.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Timing Where the spill of any material has resulted in environmental harm or degradation, it must be reported as an environmental incident to the APA Project Manager. Where spills have resulted in harm to the environment, the NSW EPA must be notified.
Monitoring and Reporting Person Responsible
Aboriginal Heritage H1
Avoidance of impacts to AHIMS sites APA-ST2-11, APA-ST3-11 and APAST5-11 (as listed in Table 6 of AHMP) through contractor awareness and temporary fencing in accordance with the procedure described in Section 7.2.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
AHIMS sites listed in Table 6 of AHMP are fenced and the integrity of the fence is not comprised. No evidence of impacts to the fenced sites.
Weekly during works within 100 m of site
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
H2
Avoidance to impacts of Heritage site known as old Nubba Homestead through temporary fencing in accordance with the procedure described in Section 7.2.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Old Nubba Homestead is fenced and the integrity of the fence is not comprised. No evidence of impacts to Old Nubba Homestead.
Weekly during works within 200 m of site
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Monitoring and Reporting
Timing
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
H3
Temporary fencing to be established for archaeological sites identified for impact (as listed in Table 7 and Table 8 of AHMP prior to archaeological salvage.
Preconstruction/ Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Sites listed in Table 7 and Table 8 of AHMP are fenced prior to archaeological salvage and the integrity of the fence is not comprised. No evidence of accidental impacts to the fenced sites.
Weekly during works within 100m of site
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
H4
All newly identified Aboriginal sites to be reported and managed in accordance with the unexpected finds procedure described in Section 7.7 of AHMP.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
All newly identified Aboriginal sites have been managed in accordance with the unexpected finds procedure in Section 7.7 of AHMP.
As required
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
H5
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Awareness Program as described in Section 7.11 to be undertaken by all construction staff.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Record of completed training in the training register.
As required
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
H6
Monitoring will be undertaken in culturally sensitive areas (as listed in Table 9 of AHMP) as part of initial earthworks
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Heritage Clearance form signed by Heritage professional and RAPs
Weekly during works
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
H7
Archaeological salvage of sites to be impacted, in accordance with the archaeological salvage program described in Section 7.4 of AHMP.
Preconstruction/ Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Heritage Clearance form signed by Heritage professional and RAPs
Weekly during works
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
H8
Existing access tracks within archaeological site boundaries are to be maintained. Traffic will be confined to existing tracks.
Construction
Construction Site Supervisor
Traffic is confined to existing tracks within archaeological site boundaries.
Weekly
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
H9
A database of known Aboriginal heritage sites within 50m of APA assets to be maintained in accordance with the procedure described in Section 7.1 of AHMP.
Construction
APA Construction Manager
APA Aboriginal heritage sites database is up to date.
Monthly
Weekly checklist as required
APA Project Manager
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Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
H10
Where vegetation has built up within the boundary of a previously recorded Aboriginal site, clearing will be undertaken in a manner that does not cause ground disturbance to the site. Preferred methods of hazard reduction include cutting and grass slashing at a suitable height to avoid impacting surface Aboriginal stone artefacts.
Construction
Construction Site Supervisor
No ground disturbance to Aboriginal sites.
Weekly
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
H11
Where weed management is required within the boundary of a previously recorded Aboriginal site, weeds will be removed in a manner that does not cause ground disturbance to the site.
Construction
Construction Site Supervisor
No ground disturbance to Aboriginal sites.
Weekly
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
H12
Ongoing consultation will be undertaken with RAPs in accordance with Section 5.2 of AHMP.
Construction and postconstruction
APA Land and Environment Manager
Consultation Log is maintained.
As required
Weekly checklist as required
APA Project Manager
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Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Biodiversity B1
Pipeline construction will be reduced to a 20 m ROW width at locations of remnant native vegetation patches identified in Table 3 and Table 4 of BMP.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
ROW is no larger than 20 m at locations of remnant native vegetation patches identified in Table 3 and Table 4.
Daily inspection.
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
B2
Site compounds and parking areas, site-offices, stockpiles and other ancillary works areas will be located in existing cleared areas, and a minimum of 40 m away from waterways or other sensitive areas.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
Ancillary site construction infrastructure is located in existing cleared areas and away from waterways and sensitive areas.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
B3
Prior to the commencement of construction, work areas, including access roads, will be clearly demarcated using a combination of posts, fencing or markers and marked up on maps, as appropriate. Site construction movements will be restricted to these areas.
Preconstruction and construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
Work areas clearly marked and no construction movements outside work areas.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
B4
The removal of largehollow-bearing trees will be avoided wherever possible. Locations of known hollow bearing trees identified during the environmental assessment for the Project are shown in Appendix A of BMP.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
No unnecessary felling of largehollow-bearing trees.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
B5
Felling of standing dead trees (stags) will be avoided wherever possible. Locations of known stags identified during the environmental assessment for the Project are shown in Appendix A of BMP.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
No unnecessary felling of standing dead trees.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
B6
The disturbance, removal or breaking up fallen timber (especially larger logs) will be avoided wherever possible.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
No unnecessary disturbance of fallen timber.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
B7
Where it is unavoidable to disturb fallen timber, the timber will be stockpiled and returned to the ROW following completion of construction.
Construction and at completion of construction.
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
Evidence of stockpiled timber during construction and evidence of timber present within ROW at completion of construction.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
B8
Clearing of native vegetation will be minimised when crossing roads by utilising clearings (where present) and reducing the width of the ROW to 20m (KP 7.3, 11.4, 20.6, 33.5 and 57.6).
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
ROW is no larger than 20 m at KP 7.3, 11.4, 20.6, 33.5 and 57.6.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Person Responsible
B9
Where the removal of hollow trees cannot be avoided, a two stage clearing process will be adopted in accordance with the vegetation clearing procedure detailed in Section 6.1. Any hollows recovered from felled trees should be considered for use in providing supplementary habitat in the form of modified nest boxes and in consultation with OEH.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
No incidents of injured wildlife.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
B10
If an area of outcropping rock is encountered, adjust the local alignment of the pipeline if feasible to avoid it. Locations of known rocky outcrops identified during the environmental assessment for the Project are shown in Appendix A.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
No unnecessary disturbance to surface rock.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
B12
During vegetation clearance, details of trees and native vegetation removed will be documented in accordance with the recording procedure in Section 6.1 of BMP.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
Records of vegetation clearance
Daily during vegetation clearance
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Reporting
Person Responsible
B13
Trenching will be undertaken progressively to minimise the period of time the trench is open and the length of open trench.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
No open trenches left for more than a one week period of time without active works undertaken.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
B14
Ramps and trench plugs with slopes of no greater than 50% will be placed at least every 500 m to assist escape for larger fauna species. Where possible, locate trench plugs to coincide with stock and wildlife trails.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
Evidence of ramps and trench plugs placed every 500m along trench.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
B15
Branches, ramped gangplanks or similar will be placed at regular intervals (500 m) in the trench to create ‘ladders’ to assist small fauna to exit the trench.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
Evidence of branches, ramped gangplanks or similar placed at 500 m intervals.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
B16
Where practicable, cool insulated cover will be supplied in the trench to allow smaller fauna species to shelter in shade and / or climb above accumulated water.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
Evidence of cool insulated cover.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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B17
Dedicated personnel will survey the open trench (all areas of open trench) and relocate any trapped fauna species. Such persons will be qualified or appropriately trained to assess and handle any injuries to native fauna that may occur due to trench fall.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
No incidents of injured wildlife.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
B18
The Rehabilitation Plan (developed in accordance with GS14 of the overarching CEMP) will include - reinstatement works for native vegetation
Prior to construction
Contractor
Rehabilitation Plan includes reinstatement works.
Prior to construction.
N/A – notify APA Project Manager if Rehabilitation is inadequate.
Construction Contractor Project Manager
B19
Control of new weed infestations will be undertaken in accordance with the weed management procedure in Section 6.3 of BMP.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
No evidence of weed infestations.
Weekly
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
B20
Construction plant and equipment is to be certified weed free before entering the site in accordance with the weed management procedure in Section 6.3 of BMP.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
Weed free certificates exist for all equipment on site.
Weekly
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Person Responsible
B21
Landowners will be consulted prior to construction regarding any locally occurring weed management issues or existing management arrangements.
Preconstruction
APA Land and Environment Manager
Records of consultation in consultation log.
Prior to construction
N/A – notify APA Land and Environment Manager if no consultation has occurred.
Construction Contractor Project Manager
B22
Any excavated material containing weeds will not be stored near waterways or existing stands of native vegetation.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
No excavated material located near waterways. No excavated material near native vegetation contains weeds.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
B23
Equipment storage areas and stockpile areas will be located away from riparian zones, within existing cleared agricultural or otherwise degraded lands.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
Equipment storage areas and stockpiles are located within existing cleared lands and not located near riparian zones.
Weekly
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Appendix A
Biodiversity Management Plan
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Appendix A
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Biodiversity Management Plan
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Appendix B
Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
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Appendix B
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Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
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Appendix C
Surface and Ground Water Management Plan
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Surface and Ground Water Management Plan
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Appendix D
Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan
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Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan
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Appendix E
Traffic Management Plan
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Traffic Management Plan
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Appendix F
Daily and Weekly Monitoring Checklists
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Daily and Weekly Monitoring Checklists
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CEMP document key: CEMP: Overarching CEMP document CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
Pre-construction Checklist
Pre-construction Checklist CEMP document
Control Ref #
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Person Responsible
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Compliance
Reporting
Person Responsible
N/A – notify APA Project Manager
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Location of Ancillary Facilities CEMP
AF1
Unless otherwise approved by the Director General, the location of ancillary facilities will: be located more than 50 metres from a waterway; be located within or adjacent to land where the Project is being carried out; have ready access to the road network; be located to minimise the need for heavy vehicles travel in residential areas; be sited on relatively level land; be separated from nearest residences by at least 200 metres (or at least 300 metres for a temporary batching plant), unless written approval from the subject residents and the Director-General is received; not require vegetation clearing beyond that already approved for the Project; not impact on heritage items (including areas of archaeological sensitivity) beyond those already impacted by the Project; not unreasonably affect the land use of adjacent properties; be above the 20 ARI flood level; and provide sufficient area for the storage of raw materials to minimise, to the greatest extent practical, the number of deliveries required outside standard construction hours.
Preconstruction
APA Project Manager (location identification) and Construction Contractor Project Manager (implementation)
Location of Ancillary Facilities meets the requirements described within control AF1
Prior to commencement of construction
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CEMP document key: CEMP: Overarching CEMP document CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
Pre-construction Checklist
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Implementation Environmental Control
Monitoring and Reporting
Timing
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
At least 14 days prior to construction
APA Land and Environment Manager
Letterbox drop is recorded in the consultation log.
Preconstruction (developmen t of Rehabilitatio n Plan)
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Rehabilitation Plan developed and implemented in accordance with the described control.
Monitoring Schedule
Compliance
Reporting
Person Responsible
14 days prior to construction
N/A – notify APA Land and Environment Manager and APA Project Manager
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Pre-construction (development of Rehabilitation Plan)
Notify Independent Environmental Representative and APA Project Manager if there is no Rehabilitation Plan in place prior to commencement of construction. Implementation and performance of Rehabilitation Plan to be monitored in accordance with the Plan.
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Air Quality CEMP
AQ1
Residents within 250 m of the pipeline will be informed of the associated works at least 14 days before the construction works activities via letterbox drop. Timing and duration of the works would be specified in the letterbox drop notice. Geology and Soils
CEMP
GS12
A Rehabilitation Plan will be developed for the Project which will include the following: Rehabilitation of exposed soils will be undertaken as soon as practicable following disturbance in order to stabilise the exposed soils. Disturbed grassed areas will be restored by an application of suitable fertilizers and a seed mixture accepted by the landholder, to reduce the loss of topsoil from erosion. Erosion and sediment control structures are to be retained during reinstatement until vegetation is clearly established. Soil surfaces that have been compacted due to construction activities, such as ROW traffic or storage areas, will be ripped to allow the topsoil to bind with the subsoil, increase water infiltration, promote regeneration and prevent rilling. Final reinstatement of the ROW shall proceed at a rate comparable with the pipe lowering-in and shall be carried out at a suitable time that will facilitate an effective seed strike, and will be subject to weather conditions. Soil surfaces will be reprofiled to original or stable contours, re-establishing surface drainage lines and other land features. Site specific stabilisation measures may be necessary to prevent slumping or erosion
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Pre-construction Checklist
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Implementation Environmental Control Timing -
-
-
-
-
-
Person Responsible
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Compliance Person Responsible
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Requirements for reseeding and fertiliser will be approved by the landowner on a land parcel basis Stockpiled topsoil containing the existing seed bank will be respread over the rehabilitation area and prompt reseeding and revegetation of the ROW will be undertaken after construction. Topsoil will be reused in areas as close as possible to its source location to maximise the benefits available from the existing seed bank. If weather conditions prevent the prompt reseeding of the ROW, controls will be put in place to manage erosion and sedimentation until such time reseeding can occur Regular inspections will be undertaken during the pipeline construction maintenance period and operation phases to monitor for trench subsidence. Erosion and sediment control measures (e.g. diversion berms, geotextile matting, silt fences and sediment basins) will be installed as necessary. The erosion controls will be maintained for a period of 12 months to minimise erosion risk from the disturbed area. Postconstruction erosion control management will be maintained as part of the defects liability period Graded banks on a 2-3% grade will be constructed across the easement or mulched rip lines installed where the easement is perpendicular to the existing ground slope to reduce the potential for erosion. The spacing between the graded banks/ mulched rip lines will be determined by the gradient of the existing topography and range from 15 m to 40 m apart. The graded banks will also be located so as to outlet onto a stable surface. 3
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Pre-construction Checklist
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Implementation Environmental Control -
-
-
-
-
Timing
Person Responsible
At least 14 days prior to construction
APA Land and Environment Manager
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Compliance
Reporting
Person Responsible
N/A – notify APA Land and Environment Manager and APA Project Manager
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Vegetated filter traps will be established or other measures implemented quickly where possible to minimise erosion and offsite sedimentation. Weed management strategies will be implemented in newly rehabilitated areas to control weed infestation and propagation for the duration of the defects liability period. Appropriate endemic and native grass and low shrub species will be used for revegetation wherever possible particularly those that will provide future habitat for endangered fauna. A program of seed collection will be implemented to bolster endemic and native seed stores which can be later used for final rehabilitation works. Felled vegetation must be removed from site.
Noise and Vibration CNVMP
NV1
All potentially affected residences as identified in Appendix B (of CNVMP) will be informed by letterbox drop of the construction works including working hours to be adhered to, and the level and duration of noise to expect during construction.
Letterbox drop is recorded in the environmental consultation log.
Two weeks prior to construction
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Pre-construction Checklist
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Person Responsible
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Compliance
Reporting
Person Responsible
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Surface and Groundwater Waterway Crossings W11
The Rehabilitation Plan (developed in accordance with GS12 of the CEMP) will include the below controls for water crossings: -
Re-establish riparian zone/grass cover as soon as back-filling and reinstatement has been completed.
-
Watercourse banks will be restored to their original profiles.
-
Topsoil will be respread over the area from which it was removed and seeding areas of disturbance outside of unfavourable conditions to mitigate against wind erosion.
-
Replacing or introducing a surface layer of cobbles or rock over disturbed areas as rip-rap where required. Particular care will be taken to ensure that the material is replaced on the river bed to a depth equivalent to the original conditions and so that it is not likely to act as a barrier to the passage of aquatic fauna.
-
Stabilising materials such as hydro mulch, jute matting or other suitable geotextile materials will be applied where necessary.
Preconstruction (developmen t of Rehabilitatio n Plan including the water crossing controls)
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Rehabilitation Plan developed and implemented in accordance with the described control.
Pre-construction (development of Rehabilitation Plan including the water crossing controls)
Notify Independent Environmental Representative and APA Project Manager if the Rehabilitation Plan does not include the water crossing controls described by W11. Implementation and performance of Rehabilitation Plan to be monitored in accordance with the Plan.
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Biodiversity BMP
B18
The Rehabilitation Plan (developed in accordance with GS14 of the overarching CEMP) will include - reinstatement works for native vegetation
Prior to construction
Contractor
Rehabilitation Plan includes reinstatement works.
Prior to construction.
N/A – notify APA Project Manager if Rehabilitation is inadequate.
Construction Contractor Project Manager
BMP
B21
Landowners will be consulted prior to construction regarding any locally occurring weed management issues or existing management arrangements.
Preconstruction
APA Land and Environment Manager
Records of consultation in consultation log.
Prior to construction
N/A – notify APA Land and Environment Manager if no consultation has occurred.
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Daily Monitoring Checklist
Daily Monitoring Checklist CEMP document
Control Ref #
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Person Responsible
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Compliance
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Air Quality CEMP
AQ2
Dust suppression will be undertaken using water sprays or water carts to control visible dust from: Unsealed work areas subject to traffic or wind Sand, spoil and aggregate stockpiles During the loading and unloading of dust generating materials
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Dust suppression techniques are employed during windy, hot or sunny conditions.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
AQ3
If winds are high and the works are creating high levels of dust, the works will be modified or stopped until the dust hazard is eliminated or is reduced to an acceptable level.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No evidence of unacceptable levels of airborne dust.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
AQ4
Construction vehicles using public roads will be covered to prevent any loss of loads, such as dust, litter, liquid or solids.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Construction vehicles carrying loads of loose material are covered.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
AQ5
Stockpiled soils will be actively managed.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Stockpiles are managed in accordance with construction specifications.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
AQ6
Areas of disturbance will be kept to a minimum.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Construction methods are undertaken in accordance with construction plans.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
AQ7
Progressive rehabilitation of disturbed areas will be undertaken as soon as practicable following disturbance.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
There are no disturbed areas left unrehabilitated for an extended period of time.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
AQ8
The burning of material on site will be prohibited, except under the instruction of emergency services.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No burning of material on site, except under the instruction of emergency services
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
AQ9
Plant and equipment with persistent visible smoke or unacceptable exhaust levels will not be used.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No smoky plant and equipment are being used.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
AQ10
Wash down facilities will be provided for construction vehicles so that they will not track mud, dirt or other material onto any roadway or street which is opened and accessible to the public.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Vehicles leaving the construction site are in a condition that will not track mud, dirt or other materials onto any roadway.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Daily Monitoring Checklist
CEMP document
Control Ref #
CEMP
AQ11
Implementation Environmental Control Timing Construction activities will not cause the emission of offensive odours from the site in accordance with the provisions of Section 129 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
Person Responsible
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Compliance
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No evidence of offensive odours.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Geology and Soils CEMP
GS1
Erosion and sediment control structures (such as a sediment fence) will be constructed so that they are on the downslope side of the construction ROW and stockpiles, to prevent sediment entering watercourses or waterbodies.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Erosion and sediment control structures are located downstream of the ROW and stockpiles.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
GS2
Stockpiles of trench material shall be located a minimum of 10m outside of watercourses or drainage areas and protected from potential flooding as far as practicable.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No stockpiles located within 10m of watercourses or drainage areas.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
GS3
Erosion and sediment control structures will be inspected and reinstated if required as part of the daily inspection checklist, especially following heavy or prolonged rainfall events or following heavy traffic use to ensure their effectiveness.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Erosion and sediment control structures are intact and effective.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
GS4
Scour protection will be installed in creek bank areas at risk of erosion due to creek crossing works.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Scour protection established and effective.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
GS5
Vehicles access to the work area is to be minimised and restricted to designated tracks in order to minimise soil compaction and damage to the land
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No vehicles outside designated paths.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
GS6
Vegetation and topsoil cleared during the clear and grade activity will be stockpiled on the 'working' side of the construction ROW
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Vegetation and topsoil cleared during the clear and grade activity is stockpiled on the 'working' side of the construction ROW
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
GS7
Trench spoil will be segregated from the topsoil and stored on the 'trench' side of the construction ROW.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Trench spoil is segregated from the topsoil and stored on the 'trench' side of the construction ROW.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
GS9
Only subsoil shall be returned to the trench during backfilling. Topsoil will not be used as padding material and remain undisturbed until reinstatement
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Topsoil remains undisturbed until reinstatement.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Daily Monitoring Checklist
Implementation
CEMP document
Control Ref #
CEMP
GS10
Backfill will be compacted to a level consistent with surrounding soils and to a relative density sufficient to prevent further settlement under natural moisture and load conditions
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
CEMP
GS11
Excess spoil shall not be spread within the ROW
Construction
Environmental Control Timing
Person Responsible
Monitoring and Reporting
Compliance
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Backfill is compacted to a level consistent with surrounding soils and to a relative density sufficient to prevent further settlement under natural moisture and load conditions
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Evidence of agreement with land owner for any excess spoil disposed onsite. All other excess spoil removed from site. No excess spoil located within the ROW.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Measurement Criteria
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Waste Management CEMP
WS4
Waste generated outside the site is not to be received at the site for storage, treatment, processing, reprocessing, or disposal on the site, except as expressly permitted by a licence under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, if such a licence is required in relation to that waste.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No waste received at the site which has been generated outside the site, unless there is evidence of a licence.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
WS7
The site will be kept free of litter and waste and adequate sized refuse containers or skip bins are available.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No litter onsite or waste left outside of refuse containers or skip bins.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
WS8
All construction areas are to be maintained in an orderly and hygienic standard.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Site is tidy and hygienic.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
WS9
Bins or skips will be used as temporary storage for waste and collection of these wastes will be periodic and are dependent on levels of waste generation
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Bins and skips are not left at full capacity.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Hazard and Risks CEMP
HR5
Smoking will only be permitted in designated smoking areas at the construction depot.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No smoking outside designated areas.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
HR6
The construction ROW and surrounding area will be essentially free of combustible material prior to high risk construction activities such as welding or grinding.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No combustible material within the construction ROW during high risk construction activities.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Daily Monitoring Checklist
CEMP document
Control Ref #
CEMP
HR9
Implementation Environmental Control Timing For any hot works during a fire danger period the following fire mitigation methods apply: The Contractor will contact the Rural Fire Service to advise them of the project. A permit valid for use during the declared Fire Danger Period but not on Total Fire Ban Days will be obtained by the Construction Contractor. A fire-resistant shield, guard or blanket is in place to stop sparks, hot metal or slag. An area at least 1.5 metres from the operation will be cleared of flammable material or wetted down sufficiently to prevent the spread of fire. A water supply e.g. furphy or water tanker of at least 1000 litres in working order will be on hand at all times. All vehicles will contain water spray knapsack containing at least 9 litres of water. All cut-offs and hot materials from the operation will be placed in fire-proof receptacles. A spotter who has the capacity and means to extinguish fire will be in attendance at all times. The fire will be completely extinguished before the spotter leaves. If possible, hot works should be postponed on total fire ban days to minimise the risk of fire.
Construction
Person Responsible Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria The described controls are complied with.
Monitoring Schedule Daily inspection during fire danger period and prior to hot works.
Compliance
Reporting
Person Responsible
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
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Daily Monitoring Checklist
CEMP document
Control Ref # HR10
Implementation Environmental Control Timing If unexpected contamination is encountered, the following procedure will be followed: 1. 2.
3.
4.
5.
Person Responsible
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Compliance
Reporting
Person Responsible
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
The described controls are complied with.
In the event unexpected contamination encountered,
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No work is undertaken outside allowed hours.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Stop work immediately Report the discovery to the Construction Contractor Site Supervisor, who will seek advice from a suitably qualified environmental consultant. Seal off the area and contain any spread of contaminants. Clear the affected area of the site to ensure there is nothing that could cause a fire or explosion. Await advice from the Construction Contractor Site Supervisor before recommencing works.
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Noise and Vibration CNVMP
NV6
Works will be undertaken during the hours of: a)
7:00am to 6:00pm daily for a maximum period of 28 days at a time, separated by a minimum respite period of nine days; and
b)
at no time on public holidays, unless prior approval received from DP&E and works are carried out in accordance with the Out of Hours Work Protocol identified within the CEMP.
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Daily Monitoring Checklist
CEMP document
Control Ref #
CNVMP
NV7
Implementation Environmental Control Timing Activities resulting in impulsive or tonal noise emission (such as rock blasting, pile driving) shall only be undertaken: a)
between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday;
b)
between the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday; and
c)
in continuous blocks not exceeding three hours each with a minimum respite from those activities and works of not less than one hour between each block.
Person Responsible
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Compliance
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No activities resulting in impulsive or tonal noise emission is undertaken outside allowed hours.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CNVMP
NV10
Vibration intensive activities should not be located closer to sensitive receptors than the safe working distances presented in Table 6 (of CNVMP).
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Vibration intensive activities are not located closer to sensitive receptors than the safe working distances presented in Table 6 (of CNVMP).
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CNVMP
NV12
Any equipment not in use for extended periods during construction work will be switched off.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No equipment is left running without active use for more than 15 minutes.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CNVMP
NV14
Ensure deliveries are within the standard hours of works
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
No deliveries occur outside standard hours of works.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Traffic Management General Construction TMP
T3
Ensure that deliveries and heavy transport movements are scheduled outside peak traffic hours where practicable.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
No deliveries or heavy transport movements during peak hours
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
TMP
T8
Private vehicles of workers (including subcontractors) and visitors will access the site only via the designated access road and will be parked exclusively in the designated car park areas.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Parking restricted to designated areas
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Daily Monitoring Checklist
CEMP document
Control Ref #
TMP
T11
Implementation Environmental Control
Measurement Criteria
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Timing HDD or horizontal thrust boring will be utilised where the pipeline crosses the following major infrastructure: -
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Compliance
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
No trenching across major infrastructure, as listed in the control.
Daily inspection as required
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Henry Lawson Way Boorowa Street, outside of Young Burley Griffin Way Cootamundra Stokinbingal Road Southern Railway Line
Construction Traffic TMP
T14
Unless otherwise designated, speed limits will be: Construction Site or Office Compound ‐ 10 km/h; Construction ROW – 40 km/h; and Signposted speed limits on local roads.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Signage is in place
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
TMP
T17
Adhere to posted speed limits to ensure protection of fauna and livestock.
Construction
All persons
Signage is in place and no incidents or complaints are recorded
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Surface and Groundwater Waterway Crossings SGWMP
W3
Where practicable, watercourse crossings will be scheduled during dry or low flow periods and will avoid periods of aquatic fauna sensitivity.
Preconstruction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Watercourse crossing does not occur during wet weather or where flow is not low. Watercourse crossing does not occur during breeding seasons.
During watercourse crossings
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W4
Crossings will be completed promptly in order to minimise impacts.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Crossings are constructed using efficient practices.
During watercourse crossings
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W5
All equipment required for watercourse crossings will be in good working order, and monitored for any potential leaks.
Preconstruction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
All equipment is in clean condition during watercourse crossings, with no leaks.
During watercourse crossings
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W6
Construction machinery will be weed free prior to allowing access to the watercourse.
Preconstruction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
All equipment is weed free during watercourse crossings.
During watercourse crossings
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Daily Monitoring Checklist
Implementation
Monitoring and Reporting
CEMP document
Control Ref #
SGWMP
W7
Diversion dams will be constructed of appropriate materials which will minimise watercourse sedimentation, such as steel plates, sand bags or inflatable dams (e.g. AquadamTM).
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Diversion dams are constructed of appropriate materials to minimise sedimentation.
SGWMP
W8
Schedulers will remain vigilant regarding flood warnings, receiving daily weather reports and subscribing to flood warning services where relevant.
Preconstruction and Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W9
The Project will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained to avoid impacts on bank stability along any watercourse to be crossed by the pipeline. This will include the use of a wider ROW and work area for watercourses with steep banks.
Preconstruction, Construction and Post construction
SGWMP
W10
Construction work will cease in heavy rain fall events at the discretion of the Construction Contractor Project Manager to avoid excessive disturbance to soil and the potential for sedimentation of the watercourse.
Environmental Control Timing
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Compliance
Reporting
Person Responsible
During construction of diversion dams.
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Watercourse crossings do not occur during wet periods or when flood warnings have been issued.
During watercourse crossings
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction Contractor Project Manager
No evidence of erosion on banks
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction work does not occur during heavy rainfall unless deemed acceptable.
During heavy rainfall.
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Trenching SGWMP
W12
The pipeline will be installed by open trench with a minimum vertical clearance between the hard invert of the watercourse and the top of the pipeline of 2 m at major waterway crossings and 1.5 m at ephemeral crossings.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
The pipeline is installed in accordance with the described controls (W12).
Daily during watercourse crossings.
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W13
All trenches will be immediately stabilised after the pipe has been laid and backfilled.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No trenches are left unstable immediately after backfilling.
Daily inspections
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W14
Where possible, all trench crossings of the waterways will be perpendicular to the alignment of the waterways at the crossing point.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
All trench crossings of the waterways are be perpendicular to the alignment of the waterways at the crossing point.
Daily during watercourse crossings.
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Daily Monitoring Checklist
Implementation
Monitoring and Reporting
CEMP document
Control Ref #
SGWMP
W15
Flow diversion measures will be installed at the time of crossing. These measures include pumps to ensure that water can be moved from one side of trench to the other. Pumps are to have screened inlets to prevent the entrapment of aquatic fauna and outlet structures that are designed to avoid scouring of the channel.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Flow diversion measures have been implemented and operating effectively.
SGWMP
W16
Trench excavation will stop short of the watercourse until the crossing work has been initiated.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
SGWMP
W17
No polluted or obvious sediment laden run-off is to be discharged directly or indirectly into the waterways, during or after the works.
During construction and post construction
SGWMP
W18
All waste water will be disposed of in accordance with EPA guidelines and the approved Discharge Plan.
Environmental Control Timing
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Compliance
Reporting
Person Responsible
Daily during watercourse crossings.
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Trenching does not occur at the watercourse unless watercourse crossing methods have been implemented.
Daily during watercourse crossings.
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No evidence of sediment laden water is present in waterways.
Daily during watercourse crossings.
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Preconstruction and construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No hydrotest water or trench dewatering will be disposed of into any of the creeks or waterways.
Daily during hydrostatic testing
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Hydrostatic Testing SGWMP
W19
Prior to hydrostatic testing, the pipeline will be pre-cleaned to remove weld debris, dust and surface scale.
Post construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Pipeline has been cleaned prior to hydrostatic testing.
Prior to hydrostatic testing
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W20
Hydrotesting operations will conform to AS2885.5.
Post construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Hydrotesting operations have conformed to AS2885.5
During hydrostatic testing.
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W22
During discharge of hydrotest water there must be no flooding or inundation of areas outside of the designated discharge zone and the water must drain away freely leaving no standing water.
Post construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Hydrotest water is not discharged in to areas outside the designated discharge zone. No standing water remains after discharge.
During and after hydrostatic testing.
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W23
Any discharge of hydrotest water will not result in soil erosion or sedimentation of land or water. Sediment control devices to remove suspended solids such as geotextile fabric filters or hay bales will be used.
Post construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No evidence of erosion or sedimentation where hydrotest water has been discharged.
During and after discharge of hydrotest water.
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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CEMP document
Control Ref #
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Energy-dissipating and sediment-trapping system is established.
Compliance
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Trench, Pit and Wash Area Dewatering (accumulated rainwater within a trench or pit) SGWMP
SGWMP
W28
W30
Accumulated rainwater in a trench or a pit will be disposed in a manner that will ensure no adverse impacts from sediment load or low dissolved oxygen levels to waterways. Water from trench de-watering will therefore be disposed to land via an energy-dissipating and sedimenttrapping system (e.g. via grassed areas, straw bales or geotextile filter/fabrics) and will not be disposed directly into a waterway or result in flooding of the construction ROW. Prior to release, water quality will be visually checked for any adverse signs such as sheens and odour. If these are present, water will be collected in a holding tank for disposal to an appropriate licensed facility.
Construction
There will be no discharge of accumulated rainwater from a trench or a pit to stormwater systems.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No discharge to stormwater systems.
During dewatering
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Energy-dissipating and sediment-trapping system is established.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Water with signs of adverse water quality is collected in holding tank and disposed to licensed facility.
Trench, Pit and Wash Area Dewatering (accumulated groundwater or perched water within a trench or pit) SGWMP
W35
Where accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench is of suitable quality for disposal to land, water will be disposed in a manner that will ensure no adverse impacts from sediment load or low dissolved oxygen levels to waterways. Water from trench de-watering will therefore be disposed to land via an energy-dissipating and sedimenttrapping system (eg via grassed areas, straw bales or geotextile filter/fabrics) and will not be disposed directly into a waterway or result in flooding of the construction ROW. Prior to release of accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench, water quality will be visually checked for any adverse signs such as sheens and odour. If these are present, water will be collected in a holding tank for disposal to an appropriate licensed facility
Water with signs of adverse water quality is collected in holding tank and disposed to licensed facility.
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Implementation
CEMP document
Control Ref #
SGWMP
W36
Any accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench discharged to land will have permission obtained from the relevant landholder/authority to discharge.
SGWMP
W37
SGWMP
W38
Environmental Control
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records will be kept of water sourcing and disposal of accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench.
Construction
In the event that groundwater accumulation within the trench is consistent across a length greater than 500 m, trench breakers will be installed to prevent lateral transfer of groundwater across differing quality zones
Compliance
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Written evidence of permission from relevant landholder / authority.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of water sourcing and disposal.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No lengths of trench greater than 500 m with consistent groundwater accumulation, without trench breakers installed.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Timing
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Wastewater SGWMP
W42
Hydrostatic pressure testing will occur progressively.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Hydrostatic testing occurs progressively.
During hydrostatic testing
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W43
Water collected in excavations, the pipeline trench or low points on site will be pumped to containers and used on site for dust suppression wherever practicable.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Water source for dust suppression is water pumped from excavations, the pipeline trench or low points.
Daily inspections
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W44
Concrete washout areas/pits will be adequately sized, located away from drainage lines and waterways and maintained regularly.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Concrete washout areas/pits are located away from drainage lines and waterways, and are maintained in good condition.
Daily inspections
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Fuel and Chemical Management SGWMP
W52
Where chemical drums (greater than 20 litres) are removed from bunded areas, they will be placed in temporary bunds and returned to the bunded area by the end of the day.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No chemical drums >20 L outside of a bunded area.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W56
Water captured in a bunded area will be monitored and drained (if uncontaminated) after each rain event to ensure bund capacity is maintained at all times.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Bund capacity is maintained.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Implementation
CEMP document
Control Ref #
SGWMP
W60
Material contaminated as a result of a spill (e.g. soil or solid absorbent) must be removed (i.e. excavated or swept up) and placed in an appropriate container to prevent further contamination. An accredited chemical waste contractor will be engaged to dispose of the material and to provide copies of Waste Transport Certificates and Certificates of Disposal for each consignment. Records will be kept of all certificates
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
SGWMP
W61
In the event of a minor spill occurring that can be immediately and safely contained by on-site construction personnel, the spill must be reported internally to the APA Project Manager and work practices reviewed and modified as necessary
Construction
SGWMP
W62
Where the spill of any material has resulted in environmental harm or degradation, it must be reported as an environmental incident to the APA Project Manager. Where spills have resulted in harm to the environment, the NSW EPA must be notified.
Environmental Control
Monitoring and Reporting
Compliance
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Records of waste certificates.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of corrective action.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records Incident and response.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Timing
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Biodiversity BMP
B1
Pipeline construction will be reduced to a 20 m ROW width at locations of remnant native vegetation patches identified in Table 3 and Table 4 of BMP.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
ROW is no larger than 20 m at locations of remnant native vegetation patches identified in Table 3 and Table 4.
Daily inspection.
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
BMP
B2
Site compounds and parking areas, site-offices, stockpiles and other ancillary works areas will be located in existing cleared areas, and a minimum of 40 m away from waterways or other sensitive areas.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
Ancillary site construction infrastructure is located in existing cleared areas and away from waterways and sensitive areas.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
BMP
B3
Prior to the commencement of construction, work areas, including access roads, will be clearly demarcated using a combination of posts, fencing or markers and marked up on maps, as appropriate. Site construction movements will be restricted to these areas.
Preconstruction and construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
Work areas clearly marked and no construction movements outside work areas.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Implementation
CEMP document
Control Ref #
BMP
B4
The removal of large-hollowbearing trees will be avoided wherever possible. Locations of known hollow bearing trees identified during the environmental assessment for the Project are shown in Appendix A of BMP.
BMP
B5
BMP
Environmental Control
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
Felling of standing dead trees (stags) will be avoided wherever possible. Locations of known stags identified during the environmental assessment for the Project are shown in Appendix A of BMP.
Construction
B6
The disturbance, removal or breaking up fallen timber (especially larger logs) will be avoided wherever possible.
BMP
B7
BMP
Compliance
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
No unnecessary felling of large-hollow-bearing trees.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
No unnecessary felling of standing dead trees.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
No unnecessary disturbance of fallen timber.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Where it is unavoidable to disturb fallen timber, the timber will be stockpiled and returned to the ROW following completion of construction.
Construction and at completion of construction.
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
Evidence of stockpiled timber during construction and evidence of timber present within ROW at completion of construction.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
B8
Clearing of native vegetation will be minimised when crossing roads by utilising clearings (where present) and reducing the width of the ROW to 20m (KP 7.3, 11.4, 20.6, 33.5 and 57.6).
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
ROW is no larger than 20 m at KP 7.3, 11.4, 20.6, 33.5 and 57.6.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
BMP
B9
Where the removal of hollow trees cannot be avoided, a two stage clearing process will be adopted in accordance with the vegetation clearing procedure detailed in Section 6.1. Any hollows recovered from felled trees should be considered for use in providing supplementary habitat in the form of modified nest boxes and in consultation with OEH.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
No incidents of injured wildlife.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
BMP
B10
If an area of outcropping rock is encountered, adjust the local alignment of the pipeline if feasible to avoid it. Locations of known rocky outcrops identified during the environmental assessment for the Project are shown in Appendix A.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
No unnecessary disturbance to surface rock.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Timing
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
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Implementation
Monitoring and Reporting
CEMP document
Control Ref #
BMP
B12
During vegetation clearance, details of trees and native vegetation removed will be documented in accordance with the recording procedure in Section 6.1 of BMP.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
Records of vegetation clearance
BMP
B13
Trenching will be undertaken progressively to minimise the period of time the trench is open and the length of open trench.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
BMP
B14
Ramps and trench plugs with slopes of no greater than 50% will be placed at least every 500 m to assist escape for larger fauna species. Where possible, locate trench plugs to coincide with stock and wildlife trails.
Construction
BMP
B15
Branches, ramped gangplanks or similar will be placed at regular intervals (500 m) in the trench to create ‘ladders’ to assist small fauna to exit the trench.
BMP
B16
BMP
BMP
Environmental Control Timing
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Compliance
Reporting
Person Responsible
Daily during vegetation clearance
Daily checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
No open trenches left for more than a one week period of time without active works undertaken.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
Evidence of ramps and trench plugs placed every 500m along trench.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
Evidence of branches, ramped gangplanks or similar placed at 500 m intervals.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Where practicable, cool insulated cover will be supplied in the trench to allow smaller fauna species to shelter in shade and / or climb above accumulated water.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
Evidence of cool insulated cover.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
B17
Dedicated personnel will survey the open trench (all areas of open trench) and relocate any trapped fauna species. Such persons will be qualified or appropriately trained to assess and handle any injuries to native fauna that may occur due to trench fall.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
No incidents of injured wildlife.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
B22
Any excavated material containing weeds will not be stored near waterways or existing stands of native vegetation.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
No excavated material located near waterways. No excavated material near native vegetation contains weeds.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
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Weekly Monitoring Checklist CEMP document
Control Ref #
Implementation Environmental Control Timing
Person Responsible
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Compliance
Reporting
Person Responsible
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Location of Ancillary Facilities CEMP
AF2
All land containing ancillary facilities will be rehabilitated to at least their preconstruction condition.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
All land which contained ancillary facilities rehabilitated to at least their preconstruction condition
At the completion of rehabilitation works
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Air Quality CEMP
AQ12
Locally produced goods and services would be procured where feasible to reduce transport fuel emissions.
Preconstruction and Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Records of purchases.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
AQ13
All vehicles and equipment will be regularly serviced, as per manufactures instructions and maintained in proper working order.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Vehicles maintained in accordance with manufacturers requirements. Records of equipment maintenance logged in vehicle maintenance registers.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Records of certification.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Inspections of waste and the implementation of the waste hierarchy.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Geology and Soils CEMP
GS8
Only certified clean bedding and padding materials will be imported for laying around the pipe. Any imported fill material will be sourced from a reputable (preferably local) supplier, be weed and disease free and have a letter or certification from the supplier showing it has been sourced from approved natural quarry materials. A copy of the weed and disease free statement, certification from the supplier showing it has been sourced from approved natural quarry materials is to be kept on file. Waste Management
CEMP
WS1
The management of waste will follow the below hierarchy: 1) Avoidance. 2) Re-use. 3) Recycle (resource recovery). 4) Disposal.
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Implementation
CEMP document
Control Ref #
CEMP
WS2
Excavated soils, slurries, dusts and sludges associated with the project will be treated and reused or recycled on site wherever possible to minimise the need for treatment or disposal of those materials outside the site.
CEMP
WS3
CEMP
Environmental Control
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of treatment or disposal of excavated material.
All waste materials removed from the site shall only be directed to a waste management facility or premises lawfully permitted to accept the materials.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
WS5
All liquid and/or non-liquid waste generated on the site shall be assessed and classified in accordance with Waste Classification Guidelines (DECCW, 2009), or any superseding document.
Construction
CEMP
WS6
All waste material is not to be left or buried onsite.
CEMP
WS10
CEMP
Timing
Monitoring Schedule
Compliance
Reporting
Person Responsible
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Records of waste disposal and acceptance.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Waste classification documentation.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
At the completion of construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No waste left onsite following the completion of construction.
At the completion of construction
Weekly report as required. checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Waste storage areas are to be signposted and located away from sensitive areas, drainage lines and watercourses.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Waste storage areas are signposted and located away from sensitivity areas, drainage lines and watercourses.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
WS11
Weeds are to be placed into a plastic lined skip bin and disposed of as landfill at a licensed waste facility.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of waste disposal and acceptance.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
WS12
All general and regulated waste records including tip dockets and waste tracking certificates will be retained for waste tracking purposes.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of waste disposal and acceptance.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
WS13
All construction personnel will be trained in waste management practices.
Inductions
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of induction register
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Hazard and Risks CEMP
HR1
All staff will be trained in emergency response procedures and the Emergency Plan.
Inductions
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of induction register
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
HR2
Flammable materials and ignition sources will be stored and handled as per instructions on Safety Data Sheets.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of SDSs
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CEMP
HR3
Contractors undertaking drilling, cutting, grinding and welding operations will have access to a validated portable fire extinguisher.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Validated portable fire extinguisher held by staff undertaking drilling, cutting grinding and welding.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Implementation
CEMP document
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CEMP
HR4
Fire extinguishers will be provided and validated in all construction vehicles.
CEMP
HR7
CEMP
HR8
Environmental Control
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Vehicles will be regularly checked to ensure that combustible materials such as grass and debris do not build up in areas where ignition may occur.
Construction
Works during the fire danger period and on total fire ban days, involving the use of farm machinery, tractors, slashers, earth-moving, excavating or road making machines propelled by a heat engine within 9 metres of any crops, grass, stubble, weeds, undergrowth or other vegetation is permitted but only if the machinery: Is free from faults and mechanical defects that could cause an outbreak of fire. Is fitted with a spark arrester in working order (unless it is fitted with a turbocharger or an exhaust aspirated aircleaner). There is a water furphy on hand with a water supply of at least 1000 litres in working order, fully charged with water and maintained at the correct pressure. Carries fire suppression equipment comprising at least one knapsack spray pump, in working order, fully charged with water, with a capacity of not less than 9 litres. Note that the spark arrester, the knapsack spray pump and the water fire extinguisher referred to above must comply with the applicable Australian Standards.
Compliance
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Validated portable fire extinguisher in all construction vehicles.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No grass or debris on vehicles.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Machinery complies with the described requirements in the control.
Weekly inspection during fire danger period.
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Timing
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Noise and Vibration CNVMP
NV2
All potentially affected residences as identified in Appendix B (of CNVMP) will be kept informed of any significant changes to construction activities or if out of hours of work is required.
As required
APA Land and Environment Manager
Consultation log is maintained and kept upto-date.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CNVMP
NV3
Any complaints received related to noise or vibration will be dealt with in accordance with Section 8.0 of CNVMP).
Construction
APA Project Manager
Record of complaints, investigations and responses in Environmental Incidents Reports and complaints register.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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CEMP document
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CNVMP
NV4
All site personnel will be instructed during a general induction as to their responsibilities in minimising noise and adhering to the noise minimisation measures.
Construction
CNVMP
NV5
Equipment operators are to be report any faulty equipment to Construction Contractor Site Supervisor.
CNVMP
NV8
In the case of an activity that requires work to be undertaken outside the specified hours, written approval must be sought from the Director-General. Any request to alter the hours of construction shall be: a) considered on a caseby-case basis;
CNVMP
NV9
Environmental Control
b)
accompanied by details of the nature and need for activities to be conducted during the varied construction hours and any other information necessary to reasonably determine that activities undertaken during the varied construction hours will not adversely impact on the acoustic amenity of receptors in the vicinity of the site; and
c)
commenced only affected residential receivers are informed of the timing and duration of work approved under this condition at least 48 hours before that work commences.
The noise levels of plant and equipment must have operating Sound Power or Sound Pressure Levels compliant with the criteria in Table 8 (of CNVMP).
Monitoring and Reporting
Compliance
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Records of inductions in training register.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of faulty equipment in vehicle maintenance register.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Prior to varied hours of construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Written approval from the Director-General is obtained.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Attended noise measurements as per Section 7.1.1 to 7.1.4 (of CNVMP).
As per noise monitoring schedule in Section 7.1.3 (of CNVMP).
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Timing
Person Responsible
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
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CEMP document
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CNVMP
NV11
Construction equipment will be fitted with adequate noise and vibration control equipment where possible. Measures include earth moving equipment fitted with residential class mufflers, and acoustic enclosures for any diesel generators and/or air compressors.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
CNVMP
NV13
All vehicles and equipment will be regularly serviced, as per manufactures instructions and maintained in proper working order.
Construction
CNVMP
NV14
Ensure deliveries are within the standard hours of works
CNVMP
NV15
CNVMP
NV16
CNVMP
NV17
Environmental Control
Monitoring and Reporting
Compliance
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Construction equipment fitted with noise and vibration control equipment where possible.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Vehicles maintained in accordance with manufacturers requirements. Records of equipment maintenance logged in vehicle maintenance registers.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
No deliveries occur outside standard hours of works.
Daily inspection
Daily checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Simultaneous operation of noisy plant will be avoided wherever practicable.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Attended noise measurements as per Section 7.11 to 7.1.4 (of CNVMP) to confirm all measures to reduce noise emissions are effective and noise management levels are not exceeded.
As per noise monitoring schedule in Section 7.1.3 (of CNVMP).
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Wherever practicable, noisy equipment will be:
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Attended noise measurements as per Section 7.11 to 7.1.4 (of CNVMP) to confirm all measures to reduce noise emissions are effective and noise management levels are not exceeded.
As per noise monitoring schedule in Section 7.1.3 (of CNVMP).
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Attended noise measurements as per Section 7.11 to 7.1.4 (of CNVMP) to confirm all measures to reduce noise emissions are effective and noise management levels are not exceeded.
As per noise monitoring schedule in Section 7.1.3 (of CNVMP).
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Timing
a)
Positioned behind structures that act as barriers to identified receptors
b)
Positioned at the greatest distance from identified receptors
c)
Oriented to directed noise emissions away from identified receptors
“Quiet” practices will be employed wherever practicable when operating equipment
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
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Monitoring and Reporting
CEMP document
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CNVMP
NV18
Any noise construction activities will be completed in the shortest time possible.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Attended noise measurements as per Section 7.11 to 7.1.4 (of CNVMP) to confirm all measures to reduce noise emissions are effective and noise management levels are not exceeded.
CNVMP
NV19
There will be no swearing or unnecessary shouting or loud stereos/radios on site.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
CNVMP
NV20
There will be no dropping of materials from heights, throwing of metal items, or slamming of doors.
Construction
Environmental Control Timing
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Compliance
Reporting
Person Responsible
As per noise monitoring schedule in Section 7.1.3 (of CNVMP).
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Attended noise measurements as per Section 7.11 to 7.1.4 (of CNVMP) to confirm all measures to reduce noise emissions are effective and noise management levels are not exceeded.
As per noise monitoring schedule in Section 7.1.3 (of CNVMP).
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Attended noise measurements as per Section 7.11 to 7.1.4 (of CNVMP) to confirm all measures to reduce noise emissions are effective and noise management levels are not exceeded.
As per noise monitoring schedule in Section 7.1.3 (of CNVMP).
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Traffic Management General Construction TMP
T1
All vehicle movement to, around and from the construction site will be undertaken to minimise impacts on the environment and minimise risk to the safety of persons.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Record of complaints, investigations and responses
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
TMP
T2
Ensure all vehicles are adequately maintained to meet Australian Road Rules and RMS standards so that safety is not compromised.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Record of complaints, investigations and responses
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
TMP
T4
Regularly inspect road condition for deterioration of pavement.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No evidence of deterioration attributable to project works
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
TMP
T5
Transport oversized equipment and machinery in accordance with the RMS guidelines for oversized movements and required permits obtained.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Evidence of permits obtained and record of oversized vehicle movements
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
TMP
T6
Implement appropriate signage to warn road users of the presence of construction vehicles as well as changes to normal traffic conditions.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Signage is in place and no traffic incidents recorded
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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CEMP document key: CEMP: Overarching CEMP document CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
Weekly Monitoring Checklist
Implementation
CEMP document
Control Ref #
TMP
T7
Provide adequate onsite parking and turning areas for vehicles.
TMP
T9
TMP
Environmental Control
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction parking restricted to designated areas
Traffic Control Plans will be provided for approval by the Contractor’s accredited Traffic Control Provider.
At least 7 days before activities requiring traffic control
Construction Contractor Project Manager
T10
Pre and post works dilapidation reports will be prepared by a licensed assessor for major access roads affected by the project. Impacts that are considered attributable to the project, as determined by the dilapidation reports following the construction phase of the project, will be remediated by APA. Areas of access to, or egress from the ROW will also be monitored and any repairs carried out upon completion of the works.
Pre and post construction
TMP
T12
Permanent pipeline location markers are to be installed along each side of all road carriageways traversed by the pipeline.
TMP
T13
All roads to be reinstated post works to the standard as identified in the pre works dilapidation report (as a minimum).
Timing
Monitoring Schedule
Compliance
Reporting
Person Responsible
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Record of Traffic Control Plans
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Records of dilapidation reports
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Location markers in place adjacent to all roadways
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Records of dilapidation reports and reinstatement works
Monthly inspection
Weekly rep checklist ort as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Construction Traffic TMP
T15
Signage will be provided at specific points to enable vehicles to follow the agreed route from main roads to the ROW. Signage will also be provided at entries/exits from the ROW warning other road users of turning vehicles.
During site establishmen t works
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Signage is in place
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
TMP
T16
All road signage and other traffic control devices will be in accordance with AS 1742.3:2009 Manual of uniform traffic control devices – Part 3: Traffic control devices for works on roads and the RTA’s manual Traffic Control at Work Sites (June 2010).
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Signage and appropriate traffic control devices are in place
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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CEMP document key: CEMP: Overarching CEMP document CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
Weekly Monitoring Checklist
CEMP document
Control Ref #
TMP
T18
Implementation Environmental Control
Measurement Criteria
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Timing Where pipeline construction necessitates the partial closure of roads or traffic lanes during pipeline installation, temporary decking will be implemented if required to allow vehicles to traverse the open trench.
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Compliance
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Record of approved road closure permits. Record of Traffic Control Plans
As required, prior to road closure
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Emergency Access TMP
T19
Ensure that NSW Fire Brigades Guidelines for Emergency Vehicle Access Policy No 4 is followed during construction.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Evidence of adherence to Guidelines
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
TMP
T20
Ensure carriageways are wide enough (4 m) to allow emergency vehicles to easily negotiate them and provide sufficient room to allow vehicle crews to work with fire fighting equipment around the vehicle.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Trafficable routes are maintained at 4 m width or greater
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
TMP
T21
Ensure turning areas are large enough to reduce the need for multipoint turns. The minimum turning radius will be no less than 11.3 m for general emergency vehicles.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Designated turning radii are 11.3 m or greater
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
TMP
T22
Ensure carriageways are not obstructed by parked vehicles, stored goods, industrial bins etc.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Trafficable routes are clear of obstruction
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
TMP
T23
Ensure unobstructed height clearance of 4.5 m above all access ways.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
4.5 m clearance maintained above all access ways
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
TMP
T24
Ensure access ramps are no greater than 1:8. Ramps should not hinder vehicle response. Access ramps should have a smooth transition between the main ramp gradient and the entry/exit gradients. A minimum of 4.0 m long 1:15 transition grade is to be constructed for both ramp approach and departure where applicable.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Design requirements of ramps are met
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
TMP
T25
Ensure that carriageway maintains structural adequacy and integrity when under load from an emergency vehicle. The hardness of the final carriageway surface will be constructed to withstand the static pressure exerted by tyres of an appliance which is not greater than 850kPa pressure.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No evidence of deterioration attributable to project works
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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CEMP document key: CEMP: Overarching CEMP document CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
Weekly Monitoring Checklist
CEMP document
Control Ref #
TMP
T26
Implementation Environmental Control
Measurement Criteria
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Timing Ensure that all personnel are aware that the gas pipeline access corridor will serve as an alternative access/egress road that is designed for one way traffic and for light vehicles only.
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Compliance
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Vehicular use of the ROW is explained in the site induction
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Notification TMP
T27
Public notification of progress and scheduling of works shall be undertaken so as to inform the community of any additional vehicles on the local road network.
Construction
APA Land and Environment Manager
Evidence of notification maintained in consultation log
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
APA Land and Environment Manager
TMP
T28
Stakeholders will be kept informed of works scheduling and any likely traffic related events for the project.
Construction
APA Land and Environment Manager
Evidence of notification maintained in consultation log
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
APA Land and Environment Manager
TMP
T29
Plan transport delivery and dispatch such as to avoid traffic flow interruption where practicable.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No complaints or incidents recorded
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
TMP
T30
Access to private property shall be maintained during construction unless otherwise agreed with the property owner in advance.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No complaints or incidents recorded
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
TMP
T31
Where traffic interruption is foreseeable, consult and inform neighbours of the event.
Construction
APA Land and Environment Manager
Evidence of notification maintained in the project communications register
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
APA Land and Environment Manager
TMP
T32
Monitor and report to APA any incidents of damage or deterioration to public roads or easements associated with construction work activity.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Register of incident reports and dilapidation survey reports
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Operation of Vehicles and Plant / Machinery TMP
T33
Trucks will not queue up outside residential properties. No trucks will arrive on site or be permitted to queue near sensitive receivers prior to the 7:00 am start time unless required by road safety considerations.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No complaints or incidents recorded
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
TMP
T34
All vehicles regularly used for the Project will be maintained in good working order.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Vehicles maintained in accordance with manufacturers requirements. Records of equipment maintenance logged in vehicle maintenance registers
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
TMP
T35
Subject to safety requirements, trucks will not use exhaust brakes on site.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No complaints or incidents recorded
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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CEMP document key: CEMP: Overarching CEMP document CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
Weekly Monitoring Checklist
Implementation
CEMP document
Control Ref #
TMP
T36
Construction works would typically be undertaken between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, seven days a week for 28 days and then 9 days off. One exception to this is the transportation of plant, equipment and pipe by oversized trucks outside of hours as required by authorities for safety reasons.
TMP
T37
TMP
Environmental Control
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Reversing of vehicles and equipment, and use of horns will be minimised to prevent noise emissions to nearby sensitive receivers.
Construction
T38
Where feasible and reasonable, replace “beeper” style reversing alarms with broad band variable level “quacker” reversing alarms or equivalent, ensuring that the OH&S legislation requirements are compiled with.
TMP
T39
TMP
T40
Compliance
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
Hours of works maintained in the construction diary
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No complaints or incidents recorded
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
No complaints or incidents recorded
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Diesel vehicles used in construction will be fitted with spark arresters.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Spark arresters on all diesel vehicles
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Prior to clearing and grading, all vehicles entering the ROW will undergo washdown in established quarantine zones to minimise weed spreading risks.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Vehicle washdown register maintained
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Timing
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Surface and Groundwater Waterway Crossings SGWMP
W1
The width of the construction ROW will be minimised to 20 m at moderate sensitivity waterway crossings to reduce disturbance risk to the riparian zone.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
ROW does not exceed 20 m in width at moderate sensitivity waterway crossings
As required.
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W2
Where multiple cell culverts are required for creek crossings, at least one cell will be provided for fish passage, with an invert or bed level that mimics creek flows.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Fish passage established as required.
As required.
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Post construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Relevant statutory water quality guidelines.
As required.
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Hydrostatic Testing SGWMP
W21
Hydrostatic test water discharge will only be undertaken where water designated for release into the environment is of a quality that is within relevant statutory water quality guidelines and after consultation (if appropriate) with the relevant landowner.
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Weekly Monitoring Checklist
CEMP document
Control Ref #
SGWMP
W24
Implementation Environmental Control Timing Disposal of hydrotest water will be conducted in a manner that ensures there is no disposal to areas of native vegetation.
Person Responsible
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Compliance
Reporting
Person Responsible
Post construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Evidence that designated discharge areas avoid native vegetation, in the Discharge Plan.
Prior to hydrotesting.
N/A – notify Independent Environmental Representative and APA Project Manager if the Discharge Plan is not adequate.
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Trench, Pit and Wash Area Dewatering (accumulated rainwater within a trench or pit) SGWMP
W26
The removal and subsequent discharge of accumulated rainwater from the trench will not result in pollutants (such as sediment, saline, contaminated or acid sulphate affected water) being released to land or water.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Water test documentation
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W27
Accumulated rainwater in a trench or a pit will be tested for pH and turbidity prior to being pumped. Levels of these parameters will not exceed those quoted within the ANZECC Water Quality Guidelines for Fresh & Marine Waters (ANZECC 2000) to protect the relevant beneficial use, specifically criteria applicable to Agricultural Water Supply (Irrigation) where TDS is required to be less than 3000 mg/L. Trench or pit water that fails to meet the criteria for Agricultural Water Supply (Irrigation) will be disposed by accredited liquid waste removers.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Written evidence to demonstrate testing has been undertaken. Where there are exceedances, water exposed by accredited liquid waste removers.
Prior to and following dewatering
Weekly report checklist required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W29
Any accumulated rainwater from a trench or a pit discharged to land will have permission obtained from the relevant landholder/authority to discharge.
Preconstruction
APA Land and Environment Manager
Written evidence of permission from relevant landholder / authority.
As required
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W31
Records will be kept of water sourcing and disposal of accumulated rainwater in a trench or a pit
Preconstruction, Construction and Post construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of water sourcing and disposal.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Water test documentation
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Trench, Pit and Wash Area Dewatering (accumulated groundwater or perched water within a trench or pit) SGWMP
W32
The removal and subsequent discharge of accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench will not result in pollutants (such as sediment, saline, contaminated or acid sulphate affected water) being released to land or water.
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CEMP document key: CEMP: Overarching CEMP document CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
Weekly Monitoring Checklist
Implementation
Monitoring and Reporting
CEMP document
Control Ref #
SGWMP
W33
Accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench will be tested for pH, electrical conductivity (or salinity), turbidity and potential toxicants relevant to the area prior to being pumped (eg total nitrogen and phosphorus in agricultural areas subject to irrigation). Levels of these parameters will not exceed those quoted within the ANZECC Water Quality Guidelines for Fresh & Marine Waters (ANZECC 2000) to protect the relevant beneficial use, specifically criteria applicable to Agricultural Water Supply (Irrigation) where TDS is required to be less than 3000 mg/L. Trench or pit water that fails to meet the criteria for Agricultural Water Supply (Irrigation) will be disposed by accredited liquid waste removers.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Written evidence to demonstrate testing has been undertaken. Where there are exceedances, water exposed by accredited liquid waste removers.
SGWMP
W34
Excessively saline or acidic accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench will be disposed to an EPA-licensed facility.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Environmental Control Timing
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Compliance
Reporting
Person Responsible
Prior to and following dewatering
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Records of water disposal.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Wastewater SGWMP
W39
Staff will be trained through site inductions and tool box talks in relation to management of wastewater, the potential impact on water ways and made aware of their responsibilities and penalties under the NSW Protection of the Environment Operations Act (1997) in relation to water pollution.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of inductions and toolbox talks in induction attendance and toolbox talks register.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W40
Unplanned wastewater discharges will be reported to the APA Land and Environment Manager who will notify regulatory authorities if required.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of unplanned wastewater discharges and response in Environmental Incident register.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W41
Wastewater from site amenities will be treated by an approved treatment system onsite or removed by a licensed contractor to an appropriate disposal facility with the approval of EPA.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Wastewater from site amenities treated by an approved treatment system onsite or removed by a licensed contractor to an appropriate disposal facility with the approval of EPA.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W45
Where possible opportunities for water reuse/ recycling will be initiated
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Water is reused/recycled onsite where possible.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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CEMP document key: CEMP: Overarching CEMP document CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
Weekly Monitoring Checklist
Implementation
CEMP document
Control Ref #
SGWMP
W46
Water captured in bunded areas will be assessed for contamination prior to discharge. Contamination will be removed using appropriate absorbent material and disposed of in a licensed waste management facility.
Construction
SGWMP
W47
Site personnel undergo training on appropriate spill management and emergency response procedures.
Environmental Control
Monitoring and Reporting Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Relevant statutory water quality guidelines.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Timing
Person Responsible
Compliance
Reporting
Person Responsible
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Records of inductions and toolbox talks in induction attendance and toolbox talks register.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Fuel and Chemical Management SGWMP
W48
Works involving the use of chemicals, dangerous goods or other potential contaminants, will be planned and implemented to minimise the possibility of spillage
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Evidence of Safe Work Method Statements
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W49
The use and storage of chemicals and dangerous goods will be strictly in accordance with relevant legislation, manufacturer’s instructions, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the relevant Safe Work Method Statements
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Safety Data Sheet register and evidence of Safe Work Method Statements
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W50
Adequate quantities of emergency response materials such as oil spill kits, absorbent materials, sand bags, flocculating agents and pH buffer solutions will be readily available and kept in designated compounds. Hydrocarbon spill kits will also be kept in emergency response vehicles, Superintendent’s vehicles, Environmental Representative’s vehicle and other vehicles that carry substantial quantities of chemicals (e.g. subcontractors).
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Adequate quantities of emergency response materials in vehicles of key construction personnel.
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
SGWMP
W51
Temporary bunding will be provided for all refuelling or maintenance of plant and equipment or any other activity onsite that could result in spillage of a chemical, fuel or lubricant (especially where the activity is undertaken in a location with direct drainage to a waterway or environmentally sensitive area).
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Bunding established for all refuelling or maintenance areas.
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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CEMP document key: CEMP: Overarching CEMP document CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
Weekly Monitoring Checklist
Implementation
Monitoring and Reporting
CEMP document
Control Ref #
SGWMP
W53
Machinery, pumps and other equipment will be checked regularly for excessive wear and leaks, and if required, repaired promptly.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Vehicles maintained in accordance with manufacturers requirements. Records of equipment maintenance logged in vehicle maintenance registers.
SGWMP
W54
Storage of fuels and chemicals will only occur within impervious bunded areas with a capacity of at least 120% of the total capacity of the largest vessel stored and roofed with 10° overhang. Containers will comply with Australian Standards AS1657, AS1940 and AS1692.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
SGWMP
W55
Bunded areas will be located in an area at least 30 m from a Riparian Management Zone
Construction
SGWMP
W57
Records of water quality checks, discharges and any remedial actions taken will be kept.
SGWMP
W58
SGWMP
W59
Environmental Control Timing
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Compliance
Reporting
Person Responsible
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Bunded areas established in accordance with the described control (W54).
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No bunded areas within 30 m of a Riparian Management Zone
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Records of water quality checks, discharges and any remedial actions taken are kept
Weekly inspection
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Where safe to do so, containment measures such as sandbags, booms, earth bunds or cut drains will be installed to capture and retain spilled material and prevent it from leaving site, entering any watercourse or impacting on vegetation stands.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
No spilled material leaves the site or enters any watercourse of vegetation stand.
In the event of a spill.
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Spill kits will be maintained in emergency response vehicles and at identified site facilities where significants spills may occur (e.g. workshops)
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Spill kits present in emergency response vehicles and at identified site facilities
Monthly inspection
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Aboriginal Heritage AHMP
H1
Avoidance of impacts to AHIMS sites APA-ST2-11, APA-ST3-11 and APA-ST5-11 (as listed in Table 6 of AHMP) through contractor awareness and temporary fencing in accordance with the procedure described in Section 7.2.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
AHIMS sites listed in Table 6 of AHMP are fenced and the integrity of the fence is not comprised. No evidence of impacts to the fenced sites.
Weekly during works within 100 m of site
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
AHMP
H2
Avoidance to impacts of Heritage site known as old Nubba Homestead through temporary fencing in accordance with the procedure described in Section 7.2.
Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Old Nubba Homestead is fenced and the integrity of the fence is not comprised. No evidence of impacts to Old Nubba Homestead.
Weekly during works within 200 m of site
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
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Weekly Monitoring Checklist
CEMP document
Control Ref #
AHMP
H3
AHMP
Implementation Environmental Control
Monitoring and Reporting
Timing
Person Responsible
Temporary fencing to be established for archaeological sites identified for impact (as listed in Table 7 and Table 8 of AHMP prior to archaeological salvage.
Preconstruction/ Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Sites listed in Table 7 and Table 8 of AHMP are fenced prior to archaeological salvage and the integrity of the fence is not comprised. No evidence of accidental impacts to the fenced sites.
H4
All newly identified Aboriginal sites to be reported and managed in accordance with the unexpected finds procedure described in Section 7.7 of AHMP.
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
AHMP
H5
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Awareness Program as described in Section 7.11 to be undertaken by all construction staff.
Construction
AHMP
H6
Monitoring will be undertaken in culturally sensitive areas (as listed in Table 9 of AHMP) as part of initial earthworks
AHMP
H7
AHMP
Measurement Criteria
Monitoring Schedule
Compliance
Reporting
Person Responsible
Weekly during works within 100m of site
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
All newly identified Aboriginal sites have been managed in accordance with the unexpected finds procedure in Section 7.7 of AHMP.
As required
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Record of completed training in the training register.
As required
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Construction
Construction Contractor Site Supervisor
Heritage Clearance form signed by Heritage professional and RAPs
Weekly during works
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Archaeological salvage of sites to be impacted, in accordance with the archaeological salvage program described in Section 7.4 of AHMP.
Preconstruction/ Construction
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Heritage Clearance form signed by Heritage professional and RAPs
Weekly during works
Weekly checklist as required
Construction Contractor Project Manager
H8
Existing access tracks within archaeological site boundaries are to be maintained. Traffic will be confined to existing tracks.
Construction
Construction Site Supervisor
Traffic is confined to existing tracks within archaeological site boundaries.
Weekly
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
AHMP
H9
A database of known Aboriginal heritage sites within 50m of APA assets to be maintained in accordance with the procedure described in Section 7.1 of AHMP.
Construction
APA Construction Manager
APA Aboriginal heritage sites database is up to date.
Monthly
Weekly checklist as required
APA Project Manager
AHMP
H10
Where vegetation has built up within the boundary of a previously recorded Aboriginal site, clearing will be undertaken in a manner that does not cause ground disturbance to the site. Preferred methods of hazard reduction include cutting and grass slashing at a suitable height to avoid impacting surface Aboriginal stone artefacts.
Construction
Construction Site Supervisor
No ground disturbance to Aboriginal sites.
Weekly
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
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Weekly Monitoring Checklist
Implementation
CEMP document
Control Ref #
AHMP
H11
Where weed management is required within the boundary of a previously recorded Aboriginal site, weeds will be removed in a manner that does not cause ground disturbance to the site.
AHMP
H12
Ongoing consultation will be undertaken with RAPs in accordance with Section 5.2 of AHMP.
Environmental Control
Monitoring and Reporting
Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria
Construction
Construction Site Supervisor
Construction and postconstruction
Timing
Compliance
Monitoring Schedule
Reporting
Person Responsible
No ground disturbance to Aboriginal sites.
Weekly
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
APA Land and Environment Manager
Consultation Log is maintained.
As required
Weekly checklist as required
APA Project Manager
Yes
No
Comments/ required actions
Name
Date
Signature
Biodiversity BMP
B19
Control of new weed infestations will be undertaken in accordance with the weed management procedure in Section 6.3 of BMP.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
No evidence of weed infestations.
Weekly
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
BMP
B20
Construction plant and equipment is to be certified weed free before entering the site in accordance with the weed management procedure in Section 6.3 of BMP.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
Weed free certificates exist for all equipment on site.
Weekly
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
BMP
B23
Equipment storage areas and stockpile areas will be located away from riparian zones, within existing cleared agricultural or otherwise degraded lands.
Construction
Construction Contract Site Supervisor
Equipment storage areas and stockpiles are located within existing cleared lands and not located near riparian zones.
Weekly
Weekly checklist
Construction Contractor Project Manager
16
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Appendix G
APA Environmental Policy
09-Nov-2015 Prepared for – APT Management Services Pty Ltd – ABN: 58 091 668 110
AECOM
Appendix G
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
APA Environmental Policy
09-Nov-2015 Prepared for – APT Management Services Pty Ltd – ABN: 58 091 668 110
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Appendix H
Construction Contractor Organisation Structure
09-Nov-2015 Prepared for – APT Management Services Pty Ltd – ABN: 58 091 668 110
AECOM
Appendix H
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young) Construction Environmental Management Plan
Construction Contractor Organisation Structure
09-Nov-2015 Prepared for – APT Management Services Pty Ltd – ABN: 58 091 668 110
