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Design Assistance Report

Olam Orchards Pump Site

Olam Orchards Australia

04 February 2020

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Document Status

Version Doc type Reviewed by Approved by Date issued

V01 Draft Michael Cheetham Julian Martin 12/07/2019

V02 Final Geoff Rix, James Golsworthy Julian Martin 19/07/2019

V03 Revised Final

Project Details

Project Name Olam Orchards Pump Site

Client Olam Orchards Australia

Client Project Manager Geoff Rix

Water Technology Project Manager Julian Martin

Water Technology Project Director Michael Cheetham

Authors Julian Martin and Tom Atkin

Document Number 19010119-01_R01V03 Olam Pump.docx

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Julian Martin Julian Martin 04/02/2020


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CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION 3

1.1 Project Context 3

1.2 Project Scope 3

2 SITE SETTING 4

2.1 Dominant Geomorphic Processes 4

3 SITE DESCRIPTION 6

3.1 Overview 6

4 DESIGN INPUTS AND CONSIDERATIONS 8

4.1 Site Constraints 8

4.2 Construction Footprint 8

4.3 Rock Beaching 9

5 RECOMMENDED REVISED DESIGN ARRANGEMENT 11

5.1 Overview 11

5.2 Revised Design Arrangement 11

5.3 Response to the Department’s Comments 13

APPENDICES

Appendix A Development Application

Appendix B Department Email Response

Appendix C Survey

Appendix D Recommended Design Arrangement


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1 INTRODUCTION

This report has been prepared by Water Technology on behalf of Olam Orchards Australia Pty Ltd. The report

provides design assistance relating to erosion adjoining an irrigation pump on the Victorian side of the Murray

River, situated on Crown Land and adjoining the Murray Valley Highway at Narrung.

1.1 Project Context

Olam Orchards has sought to install rock beaching on a discrete section of left right river bank on the Murray

River, adjoining an existing pump site. A Development Application (James Golsworthy Consulting, 2018) and

design associated with proposed works was submitted to the NSW Department of Industry – Lands and Water

(the Department) for approval. Both the Development Application and design are provided for reference in

Appendix A. In summary, the proposed works involved:

◼ The placement of rock beaching immediately beneath and surrounding the pump station.

◼ The placement of steel sheetpile across the bank toe/pump inlets to support the rock beaching.

◼ The Department subsequently did not grant approval for the design due to a number of concerns. The

Department response, received via email (dated 20th February, 2019), is provided for reference in

Appendix B.

1.2 Project Scope

The intent of this report is to identify a revised design arrangement on behalf of Olam Orchards that meets the

requirements of the Department. Specifically, the project scope has included:

◼ Correspondence with the Department to clarify their expectations regarding a revised submission. This

has included several phone calls and email correspondence with:

◼ Jarrod Smith – Acting Property Management Project Officer – Far West.

◼ Caitlin Maher – Acting Senior Natural Resource Management Officer.

◼ A site visit, undertaken with Geoff Rix (Olam Orchards) to gain an appreciation of the erosion processes,

site conditions and features and inform a potential alternate design arrangement.

◼ The preparation of a concise report, outlining:

◼ Observations collected during the site visit, including the observed erosion processes, site conditions

and features.

◼ A recommended design approach to support a revised detail design arrangement.

This report has been updated upon receiving a feature survey of the subject site.


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2 SITE SETTING

2.1 Dominant Geomorphic Processes

In general, bank erosion on river systems can occur in response to a number of different processes and in a

variety of forms. Within the vicinity of the subject site, the Murray River is a laterally migrating river system

that has naturally evolved through the migration of meander bends (Figure 2-1). Lateral migration involves the

movement of a meander bend in an outward and downstream direction that results in corresponding deposition

on the opposite bank. Erosion on the outside of meander bends is a natural process of channel planform

change. Erosion is expected at the outside of bends, as it is an area in increased flow velocity. Likewise,

deposition is expected on the inside of the bend, as it is an area of reduced flow velocity.

Like many pumps adjacent river systems, the Olam Orchards pump is situated on an outside bend of the river,

benefiting from the increased channel depth, associated with an in-channel pool that naturally occurs on

outside bends of river systems (Figure 2-2). However, the structural integrity of the pump is at long term risk

of continued lateral migration of the river.

FIGURE 2-1 SITE LOCATION (SOURCE: GOOGLE EARTH).

Pump location


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FIGURE 2-2 DOWNSTREAM VIEW OF THE PUMP, SITUATED ON AN OUTSIDE BEND OF THE MURRAY RIVER ON THE VICTORIAN FLOODPLAIN.


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3 SITE DESCRIPTION

3.1 Overview

A site inspection of the pump site and surrounds was undertaken on the 8th May 2019. Present during the

site inspection were Geoff Rix (Irrigation Infrastructure Manager, Olam Orchards) and Julian Martin (Principal

Waterway Engineer and Fluvial Geomorphologist, Water Technology).

The key observations made during the site inspection are summarised by the following points and in Figure 3-1

to Figure 3-2.

◼ In its current form, the pump station comprises:

◼ An electric pump and control room/shed situated on a concrete pad, adjoining the top of the river

bank.

◼ Three pipes that extend from the control room/shed and into the river.

◼ Ten vertical pylons, driven into the river/bank face to support the pipework.

◼ The pump station is located on Crown land amongst a River Red Forest.

◼ The River Red Gums typically extend to the top of river bank across the outside bend (both upstream and

downstream of the pump site). Occasional River Red Gums are present on the bank face. The River Red

Gums on the bank face and those immediately adjacent the top of bank commonly have exposed roots.

The presence of established River Red Gums on the bank face with exposed roots, indicate that whilst

erosion is occurring across the meander bend, the process is occurring at a rate that is slow enough to

facilitate vegetation establishment on the bank face.

◼ The bank erosion occurring at the pump site extends to the top of bank, which has subsequently exposed

the building plastic beneath the concrete pad and slightly undermined the pad itself.

◼ The bank erosion occurring immediately beneath the pump site appears to have occurred response to a

number of different processes, including:

◼ Fluvial scour/attrition of the bank face. This involves the direct removal of individual particles from the

face and/or toe of the bank by the action of flowing or moving water and is consistent with the lateral

migration process outlined in Section 2.1.

◼ Undercutting of the bank face. This is a form fluvial scour/attrition and is associated with the

preferential erosion of bank at the water surface where flow rates are sustained for a period of time.

◼ Cracking of the bank face associated with the shrink-swell properties of the bank material.

◼ Minor slaking/dispersion of the bank material.

◼ Surface run-off from the concrete pad that passes over the bank face.

◼ Backwash from the pumps that discharged flows over the bank face. This action is associated with a

previous operating regime that no longer occurs.


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FIGURE 3-1 UPSTREAM VIEW OF THE PUMP SITE, DEMONSTRATING THE PUMP ARRANGEMENT.

FIGURE 3-2 VIEW OF THE BANK FACE IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE PUMP ILLUSTRATING THE VARIOUS EROSION MECHANISMS.

Cracking

Undercutting

Run-off


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4 DESIGN INPUTS AND CONSIDERATIONS

This section discusses the potential design arrangements with regards to Olam Orchards requirements and

the Department’s response to the Development Application and design.

4.1 Site Constraints

Site access requirements and restrictions are summarised in the Development Application (attached in

Appendix A). Of note, the pipework will not be removed during the installation of proposed rock beaching

works due to prohibitive costs associated with their temporary removal and to maintain pumping capacity

during the construction activities. Hence, the construction methods need to account for the presence of the

pipe work during construction.

4.2 Construction Footprint

The Development Application notes that a Crown Lands Licence was issued for the pump station to the then

asset holder (Timbercorp) in 2008. The original licence identifies a licence area of 250m2. However, only an

indicative marking on a map identifies the licence area (reproduced in Figure 4-1). That is, a precise location

of the licence area is not provided in the original licence.

The Department’s response to the Development Application regarding the Licence area stated: The

Department would not be able to validate a licence for any works outside of the current licence area due to

Native Title considerations. Any works proposed to stabilise the bank would need to occur completely within

the current licence area.

It was subsequently clarified by the Department that the 250m2 is considered to be the area of the existing

footprint of the pump station, in addition to the area of any bank stabilisation works that sits at or below the full

regulated flow water surface elevation. That is, the portion of the pump station that sits above the full regulated

flow water surface elevation (the electric pump and control room/shed situated on a concrete pad, situated on

the Victorian floodplain immediately adjoining the river) is not included within the 250m2 area.


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FIGURE 4-1 THE LOCATION OF THE LICENCE AREA, REPRODUCED FROM THE ORIGINAL CROWN LAND PUMP LICENCE.

4.3 Rock Beaching

The proposed stabilisation method of protecting the pump station involves the placement of rock beaching.

Rock beaching (also known as rock rip rap or rock revetment) involves the placement of quarried, angular rock

against a stream bank to prevent further erosion of the bank in the medium term (Figure 4-2). The rock is

graded and placed to a design thickness to ensure that it forms an interlocking mass and not easily washed

away. A foundation of rock is usually placed across the river bed to ensure that scour of the bed does not

undermine the rock beaching. River health works often undertaken to complement rock beaching include

stock management (fencing) and revegetation where appropriate.

Historically rock beaching has been the most commonly applied technique in addressing bank erosion within

river systems. Rock beaching is a favoured technique of river managers and landholders alike, primarily due

to its lack of design and maintenance requirements in addition to its ability to address multiple erosion

processes. Therefore, rock beaching is generally successful in achieving its intent of halting bank erosion and

does not require the mechanism of erosion to be identified.

Formally designed rock beaching involves undertaking a hydraulic analysis to determine an appropriate rock

size and finished batter slope. In context of the subject site, the finished batter slope of any rock beaching

works is restricted by the presence of the pump station on the top of bank. Additional stabilisation measures

will be incorporated into the design to ensure the rock remains stable (Section 5.2).


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Commonly, fine sediment is be placed over the rock beaching subsequent to installation to encourage

vegetation establishment on the rock beaching face. Such works have the potential to improve the riparian

health and soften the aesthetic impacts of the rock beaching.

FIGURE 4-2 AN EXAMPLE OF ROCK BEACHING WORKS, RECENTLY INSTALLED TO PROTECT A HIGH VALUE LEVEE ON THE OVENS RIVER, WANGARATTA.


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5 RECOMMENDED REVISED DESIGN ARRANGEMENT

5.1 Overview

This section summarises a recommended design approach to support a revised detail design arrangement.

The recommended design approach has been developed with reference of:

◼ The observed erosion processes, site conditions, features and constraints associated with the subject

site.

◼ The Department’s comments regarding a revised submission.

◼ Olam Orchard’s site objectives.

◼ A feature survey of the subject site captured on 22nd November 2019 (provided in Appendix C).

For clarity, a response to each of the Department’s comments (attached in Appendix B) is provided in Section

5.3.

5.2 Revised Design Arrangement

A recommended revised design arrangement is provided in Figure 5-1 and Appendix D. Overall, the revised

design arrangement represents a considerable reduction in the overall construction footprint. The proposed

rock beaching has been specifically designed to:

◼ Limit the design footprint to equal to or less than 250m2 as required by the NSW Crown Lands Licence.

◼ Eliminate the need to remove the existing pipes from the pump station to place the rock.

◼ Allow for the rock beaching works to be decommissioned at the end of life. This means that there is no

excavation into the bed, bank or floodplain surfaces.

The rock beaching design drawing is provided in Appendix D and key aspects of the design are provided in

the following points:

◼ A retaining wall is to be constructed between the two existing columns that are located second from the

bank top of bank. The retaining wall will allow the top section of the bank (which is more prone to erosion)

under the pipes to be rock armoured without removing the pipes and extending the rock beaching to the

toe of the bank.

◼ The retaining wall is to consist of five additional steel beams that are to be attached to the existing

columns. The beams are to extend approximately 1m either side of the columns.

◼ Steel plates are to be welded to the existing columns. The beams are to be subsequently bolted to the

steel plates.

◼ The spacing between the beams is to be no greater than 200mm to ensure rock does not slip through the

gap between the beams.

◼ The lowest beam is to sit on the bank surface to account for any minor bank scour that may occur on the

riverward side of the retaining wall.

◼ The rock beaching is to extend approximately 4m upstream and downstream of the existing infrastructure.

This rock beaching is to transition and marry into the existing bank profile at the upstream and downstream

extents. The longitudinal extent of this rock beaching has been limited to ensure the design footprint does

not exceed 250m2 (Figure 5-1).

◼ The rock beaching on either side of the existing infrastructure is to extend to the toe of the bank. A rock

ledge is to be formed at the toe of the rock beaching to provide a firm foundation for the rock beaching.


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This foundation of rock has been designed in context of the feature survey and is necessary to ensure

that scour of the bed does not undermine the rock beaching.

◼ The rock beaching is to have a finished batter slope of no steeper than 1.5(H):1(V).

◼ The rock beaching is to extend to the top of the bank.

◼ The rock used of the work is to have a D50 of 400mm.

◼ Geofabric was incorporated into the original design to account for moderately dispersive sediments in a

section of the bank profile. The geofabric would have been situated at the interface of the rock work and

in-situ bank sediments and therefore not visible upon completion of the works. Geofabric will not be

incorporated into the revised design arrangement.

◼ Fine sediment may be placed over the rock beaching subsequent to installation to encourage non-woody

vegetation establishment on the rock beaching face. Such works have the potential to improve the riparian

health and soften the aesthetic impacts of the rock beaching.

FIGURE 5-1 PLAN VIEW OF THE RECOMMENDED REVISED DESIGN FOOTPRINT (250M2), REPRESENTED BY THE RED POLYGON, SUPERIMPOSED OVER THE RECOMMENDED DESIGN ARRANGEMENT.

250m2


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5.3 Response to the Department’s Comments

To ensure clarity and demonstrate willingness to address the comments provided by the Department, the

following summary provides a response to each of the Department’s comments provided in the email (dated

20th February, 2019 and attached in Appendix B).

TABLE 5-1 DEPARTMENT COMMENTS AND RELEVANT RESPONSES.

Department Comment Response

Bank erosion on the bends of the Murray River

is a natural process, which can be accelerated

from the periodic flooding and drying of the

river. The stabilisation of 20 metres of

riverbank on the outside of a bend would have

a significant impact on this process and create

unintended detrimental impacts downstream.

Within the vicinity of the subject site, the Murray River is a

laterally migrating river system that has naturally evolved

through the migration of meander bends (refer to Section

2.1). Lateral migration involves the movement of a

meander bend in an outward and downstream direction

that results in corresponding deposition on the opposite

bank. The outside bend of the Murray River which

encompasses the subject site extends for approximately

one kilometre in length. The armouring of the bank

immediately surrounding the pump station over a length of

approximately 20m will not impact upon the migration of the

overall meander bend. The discrete rock work is unlikely

to have any significant effect downstream due to:

◼ Loose angular quarry rock has the ability to

accommodate minor channel adjustments.

◼ The finished rock beaching arrangement shall be fully

keyed into the surrounding surfaces and not left proud.

◼ The works will be subject to monitoring. Maintenance

works shall be undertaken as required.

There is no mention of hydrological modelling

in the SEE to show that there would be no

detrimental impacts on the bank and bed.

A quantitative analysis of the proposed works arrangement

through hydraulic modelling of the site requires accurate

representation of the channel geometry and pump station

arrangement and dimensions (amongst other data inputs).

This would be a difficult task as the existing pump

arrangement would be challenging to explicitly incorporate

into a cost-effective hydraulic analysis. Consequently, such

an analysis would generally not produce reliable results. In

most instances, a qualitative analysis involving geomorphic

interpretation of the subject site and surrounding reach

relative to the proposed works provides a more reliable

analysis of potential impacts to river health. Subject to the

works being installed in accordance with the design and

appropriate construction methods, it is unlikely there will be

detrimental impacts to river health due to the reasons

outlined in this table.


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a. …the geotextile fabric will change the

scenic values of the area.

b. Geofabric was incorporated into the original design to

account for moderately dispersive sediments in a

section of the bank profile. The geofabric would have

been situated at the interface of the rock work and in-

situ bank sediments and therefore not visible upon

completion of the works. Geofabric will not be

incorporated into the revised design arrangement.

There is no evidence presented in the SEE

that the sheet piling six metres into the river

will not create a groyne, which would likely

then create erosion and deposition hazards in

the river. In conjunction with the potential

groyne, the rock beaching could result in the

formation of an eddy, which will further

contribute to erosion. Increased deposition of

sediment from decreased flow velocities could

also be an impact from the proposed

development.

The revised design arrangement shall incorporate the

following design arrangement to avoid detrimental

localised hydraulic effects:

◼ The revised arrangement reduces the footprint of the

proposed rock beaching works such that the rock

matches the existing bank profile and no longer

protrudes so far into the river channel.

◼ Sheetpile will not form part of the revised design

arrangement.

◼ The proposed retaining walls sit immediately beneath

the existing pump station framework.

◼ Further specific recommendations that will be included

within the detail design arrangement shall include that

the finished rock beaching arrangement should be fully

keyed into the surrounding surfaces and not left proud.

Subject to these elements being incorporated into the

construction, the proposed works will not cause detrimental

localised hydraulic effects. Further information relating to

the revised design arrangement is provided in Section 5.2.

Additionally, the revised design arrangement does not

present an increased navigation hazard for the reasons

outlined in the points above.

A rehabilitation plan would also need to be

formulated to detail how the licence holder

plans to remove material associated with the

proposed works should the licence no longer

be required.

The licence is currently critical to Olam Orchards

operations and will be required for the foreseeable future.

The proposed rock beaching has been specifically

designed to Allow for the rock beaching works to be

decommissioned at the end of life. This means that there is

no excavation into the bed, bank or floodplain surfaces.


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The Department would not be able to validate

a licence for any works outside of the current

licence area due to Native Title

considerations. Any works proposed to

stabilise the bank would need to occur

completely within the current licence area.

Relevant information relating to this comment is provided

in Section 4.2 and Section 5.2 of this report. In summary,

the combined area of the existing pump station that sits at

or below the full regulated flow water surface elevation and

the rock beaching is approximately 220m2. Therefore, on

the basis of the clarification provided by the Department,

the proposed works shall fit within the 250m2 licence area.

Beaching stone and materials will need to be

washed to ensure no additional silt or

biological risks are introduced to the river

system.

The detail design will include a number of design notes with

the construction drawings. Specifically, the above comment

will be addressed by the following note:

◼ The rock used for the works shall be hard, durable and

angular in shape, free from cracks, overburden, shale

and organic matter (Appendix D).


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APPENDIX A DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION

Development Application Crown Land – Weimby Road Balranald

February 2020

planning & development specialists www.jgconsult.com.au

Ref: 18-004 2 Development application statement of environmental effects – Olam Orchards

James Golsworthy Consulting

152 Madden Avenue Mildura VIC 3500 PO Box 1650 Mildura VIC 3502

t 03 5022 8411 e [email protected] ©Copyright, James Golsworthy Consulting Pty Ltd (2020). This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under Copyright Act 1963, no part may be reproduced without written permission of James Golsworthy Consulting Pty Ltd. Disclaimer: Neither James Golsworthy Consulting Pty. Ltd. nor any member or employee of James Golsworthy Consulting Pty. Ltd. takes responsibility in any way whatsoever to any person or organisation (other than that for which this report has been prepared) in respect of the information set out in this report, including any errors or omissions therein. James Golsworthy Consulting is not liable for errors in plans, specifications, documentation or other advice not prepared or designed by James Golsworthy Consulting.


Table of Contents

Introduction ...................................................................... 4

Location of works .............................................................. 5

Proposal ........................................................................... 6 Project Justification .................................................... 6

Plan of works .................................................................... 7 Stage 1 Procurement of materials and works depot set up ......................................................................... 7 Stage 2 Site preparation (2 days) .............................. 7 Stage 4 Installation of retaining structure underneath pump columns (5 days) .............................................. 7 Stage 6 Placement of rock beaching (10 days) ......... 7 Stage 7 Reinstatement and site clean-up (2 days) .... 8

Site Rehabilitation Plan .................................................... 9

Planning controls ............................................................ 10 Definition ........................................................................................... 10 Zoning ............................................................................................... 10 Additional mapping ............................................................................ 10 Murray Regional Environmental Plan NO.2 – Riverine land ................. 11 Aboriginal cultural heritage ............................................................... 11 Water Management Act ..................................................................... 11 Crown Lands Act ................................................................................ 11

Site and surrounding area ............................................... 13 Locality and subject site ..................................................................... 13

Planning assessment ...................................................... 14 Policy context ..................................................................................... 14 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage............................................................... 14 Fauna assessment ............................................................................. 14 Murray REP No2 ................................................................................. 14

Access...................................................................... 14 Bank disturbance ..................................................... 14 Flooding ................................................................... 14 Land degradation ..................................................... 15 Landscape ............................................................... 15 River related uses .................................................... 15 Settlement ................................................................ 15 Water quality ............................................................ 15

Wetlands .................................................................. 15 Balranald LEP .................................................................................... 15

Conclusion ...................................................................... 17

List of Figures Figure 1 The pump site location. Access to the site is via unnamed dirt tracks approximately 2.1 km east of the Murray Valley Highway ................................................................. 5 Figure 2 Works site location (red arrow) ............................... 5 Figure 3 View of the pump station looking upstream. ....... 5 Figure 4 Pump site in 2013 without erosion ........................ 6 Figure 5 Pump site in 2018 with erosion .............................. 6 Figure 6 Plan of proposed works (amended) ...................... 7 Figure 7 The clearing to the eastern side (upstream) ....... 7 Figure 8 Zone map .................................................................. 10 Figure 9 AHIMS search result for the site. ......................... 11 Figure 10 The approach track to the pump station ......... 13 Figure 11 Pump station looking downstream of the site 13 Figure 12 The pump column support gantry .................... 13


Introduction

Olam Orchards is seeking development approval to undertake remedial works at one of its pump stations located on crown land on the Murray River. The pump station is located partly in Victoria and partly in New South Wales. The location is adjacent to Narrung in Victoria and the pump supplies irrigation water to Olam Orchards’ almond plantations at Narrung. Access to the site is from the southern side of the Murray River. No road access is possible from New South Wales. The pump station was originally built in 2008 by its then owner, Timbercorp. A Crown Lands Licence was issued for the site at that time (Lic. Number RI537218). Olam Orchards assumed control of the site in 2011. The pump station is located on an outside bend of the river. This means that it is subject to higher relative flows at all times. This is causing erosion to the bank and is beginning to undermine the foundations of the pump station itself. If action is not taken the future viability of the site will come under threat. Olam Orchards has sought the advice of qualified engineering and geomorphological consultants who have developed a remediation plan that is designed to repair the existing damage and to prevent further damage to the site and its infrastructure.

The works planned for the site are centred on the placement of rock beaching over the profile of the riverbank. This will have the effect of filling in the voids that have eroded underneath the slab and provide ongoing protection against further erosion.

These works will take place from the top of the high bank down to the riverbed. As such they are located within NSW. Access to the site will principally be via the existing river access tracks in Victoria. The contractor may also have a works barge in the river at the site to assist with various activities and tasks as needed.

The construction activities are expected to take approximately 3 weeks. Following consideration of the Balranald LEP, Murray REP No. 2, relevant SEPPs, integrated approval requirements and other documents, the proposal to rehabilitate the site is worthy of support. It will not have any significant impacts upon the environment or adjoining land. The proposal is consistent with the Balranald LEP and should be supported through the issue of development approval.


Location of works

The site is contained within Lot 6858 DP48114, Parish of Weimby, County of Caira, and is within the NSW Western Lands. The site is approximately 31km southwest of the township of Balranald. The proposed activity area is an existing pump station site located on the bank of the Murray River. Consequently, the site straddles the Victorian / New South Wales state border. The pump motors and pump control infrastructure are located in the Victorian section of the site at the top of the bank. The pump columns, wet ends and suction extend down the river bank into the Murray River and constitute the components located in New South Wales. The New South Wales’ portion land at the site is included in zone W1 Natural Waterways. Road access to the site is limited to the Victorian side via an unnamed dirt road that leads off the Murray Valley Highway at Narrung, Victoria.

Figure 1 The pump site location. Access to the site is via

unnamed dirt tracks approximately 2.1 km east of the Murray Valley Highway

Figure 2 Works site location (red arrow)

Figure 3 View of the pump station looking upstream.


Proposal

Project Justification The proposed works are crucial to the ongoing viability of the site and for the almond enterprise that it supports. Erosion at the site is undermining the foundations that support the pumps and the control buildings. This process was exacerbated during the 2016-2017 minor flood event. It is estimated that approximately 1100mm of horizontal bank profile has been lost over the past four years (see Figs 4 & 5). The foundations that support the weight of the pump motors and the control room are now being undermined as the soil that originally supported them is now being removed through erosion. This process will continue unless remedial actions are carried out. The proposed works at the site will require the use of heavy plant and equipment which will access the site from the Victorian site. A works barge may be positioned in the river to assist with various aspects of the works, if required. Olam Orchards has entered into an agreement with the neighbouring Victorian landholder to utilise his land as a base for laydown and storage. This freehold land is located some 220m from the river and this site will form the works depot.

Figure 4 Pump site in 2013 without erosion

Olam Orchards commissioned a specialist engineering study of the site. The project brief was to provide a solution to the problem of erosion at the site while keeping in mind the site’s unique cultural, environmental and recreational values. Water Technology was awarded the design contract. Their report and design plans have been appended.

Figure 5 Pump site in 2018 with erosion


Plan of works

The aim of the intended works is to prevent further erosion damage to the part of the riverbank that directly supports the pump station. A broad outline of the works to be performed at the site is listed below.

Figure 6 Plan of proposed works (amended)

Stage 1 Procurement of materials and works depot set up Prior to the commencement of any works within the activity area, a storage and laydown area will be established on the adjoining private property located some 220 metres from the pump station. This site will serve as the storage area for the materials, machinery and plant materials that will be required and used during the proposed works.

Stage 2 Site preparation (2 days) The activity area will undergo pre-construction preparations prior to the commencement of any works at the site. During this stage, the site will be clearly defined, with activity areas clearly marked. ‘No go’ areas will be cordoned off with temporary marking tape. Parking and operational areas will be clearly identified.

Figure 7 The clearing to the eastern side (upstream)

Stage 4 Installation of retaining structure underneath pump columns (5 days) Workers will attach horizontal steel supports to the existing pump gantry. These supports will retain the rock beaching and prevent it from entering the river underneath the suction intakes. This retaining structure will consist of five steel beams spaced 200mm apart and will be bolted to steel plates welded to the support pylons. The horizontal steel beams will extend 1 metre either side of the pylon structure.

Stage 6 Placement of rock beaching (10 days) Beaching rock will be transported to the site from the laydown area some 200metres south of the site. The beaching material will consist of graded bluestone ranging in size from 50mm to 150mm. A long-reach excavator will be positioned at the top of the bank and will place the beaching material at the toe of the bank below the waterline. Once the initial rocks are stabilised on the riverbed, the beaching material will be positioned at its natural angle of repose to allow it to build up and cover the bank profile all the way to the top of the riverbank


A total of 1300 tonnes of beaching rock will be placed on the sloping riverbank from the top of the bank down to below the waterline to the toe of the bank.

Stage 7 Reinstatement and site clean-up (2 days) Once the beaching is in place, the site will be returned to as natural condition as possible. All excess materials will be removed and disposed of appropriately. All machinery, plant and equipment will be removed from the site.


Site Rehabilitation Plan

Olam Orchards have a no plans to discontinue irrigation pumping at the site. However, in the unlikely event that this should occur, Olam Orchards have developed a comprehensive site rehabilitation plan to return the site to as close to its pre-development condition as possible. Works included in the rehabilitation plan include the following:

Site de-energising: disconnection of electrical supply, followed by the removal of electrical supply infrastructure.

Removal of above ground infrastructure. This includes all of the pumping and pump control components. It also includes all of the support gantry and elevated support platform.

Removal of all rock beaching from the site.

Removal of the concrete slab

Site revegetation and management

A copy of the Site Rehabilitation Plan is appended.


Planning controls

Definition The works are defined as a Water Supply System for which the LEP provides the definition as: any of the following: (a) a water reticulation system, (b) a water storage facility, (c) a water treatment facility, (d) a building or place that is a combination of any of the things referred to in paragraphs (a)–(c).

Zoning In accordance with the Balranald LEP zoning maps the land is contained within zone W1 Zone – Waterways.

Figure 8 Zone map The objectives of zone W1 is: To protect the ecological and scenic values of natural waterways. To prevent development that would have an adverse effect on the natural values of waterways in this zone. To provide for sustainable fishing industries and recreational fishing. Development consent is required under zone W1 for the Water Supply System.

Other relevant clauses from the LEP are as follows:

6.2 Riparian land, waterways and groundwater vulnerability

6.5 Development on riverfront areas

6.6 Development on riverbeds and banks

6.7 Earthworks

An assessment of the relevant clauses is outlined below.

Additional mapping The land is affected by the following mapping in addition to the zoning of the land.

Riparian lands and watercourse

Wetlands


Murray Regional Environmental Plan NO.2 – Riverine land This plan applies to the area covered by the Balranald Shire Council and is applicable in the assessment of this proposal. The objectives of this plan are: (a) to ensure that appropriate consideration is given to

development with the potential to adversely affect the riverine environment of the River Murray, and

(b) to establish a consistent and co-ordinated approach to environmental planning and assessment along the River Murray, and

(c) to conserve and promote the better management of the natural and cultural heritage values of the riverine environment of the River Murray.

The plan outlines specific principles and planning controls that apply to this proposal and consultation which is required under the plan. Clause 12 does not specifically identify consultation for a water supply system. Clause 14 provides direction for the setback of development.

Aboriginal cultural heritage All Aboriginal cultural heritage is protected by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. Responsibility rests with the proponent of a development to demonstrate that due care and diligence have been taken to identify and avoid impacts on archaeological sites through construction works. Clause 80B of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Regulations 2009 lists a number of low impact activities that remove the need to follow the due diligence process. Maintenance of existing services including water utilities on land that has already been disturbed is defined as a low impact activity under of Clause 80B(1)(a)(ii) of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Regulations 2009 and thus a defence to a prosecution for harming an Aboriginal object under section 86(2) of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. Accordingly, the proposed remediation works at this site on the Murray River are maintenance of an existing water supply service and is considered a low impact activity. Therefore, it does not require the Due Diligence Code of Practice for the Protection of Aboriginal Projects in New South Wales (DECCW 2010).

A search of the AHIMS database was conducted. The search revealed that no records of Aboriginal sites, places or heritage objects have been recorded or declared at or near the location of the proposed works.

Figure 9 AHIMS search result for the site.

Water Management Act A controlled activity approval authorises its holder to carry out a specified controlled activity at a specified location in, on or under waterfront land. Under the Water Management Act 2000 (WM Act), a controlled activity means:

the erection of a building or the carrying out of a work (within the meaning of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979), or

the removal of material (whether or not extractive material) or vegetation from land, whether by way of excavation or otherwise, or

the deposition of material (whether or not extractive material) on land, whether by way of landfill operations or otherwise, or

the carrying out of any other activity that affects the quantity or flow of water in a water source.

Crown Lands Act The area of the pump site and suctions benefit from a licence under the Crown Lands Act. The licence is in the name of the landowner (as opposed to the lessee being


Olam Orchards). A copy of the licence is appended to the application.


Site and surrounding area

Locality and subject site The area of the pump and suction is located in and abutting the Murray River. The vegetation in this area consists mainly of mature riparian woodland and is dominated by E. camaldulensis. These woodlands extend along both sides of the river in this location. The region along the river is highly valued as a recreational resource. Further away from the riparian corridor, the land has been highly modified for various agricultural and horticultural purposes. The immediate site consists a compound that contains two small buildings housing the electrical transformer and pump control room. At the edge of the river bank a gantry supports three pump motors. Each of these are connected to a pump column that extend down the riverbank to below the water line. These columns are supported on pylons and rails. The pumps discharge into a manifold that delivers the water into the delivery mains that head away from the pump station on a southwest alignment. The area has been subject to previous high-level disturbance through the initial construction of the pump station.

Figure 10 The approach track to the pump station

Figure 11 Pump station looking downstream of the site

Figure 12 The pump column support gantry


Planning assessment

Policy context An extensive consultation and engagement program was undertaken as part of the original approvals process. Key stakeholders were approached and provided with detail information concerning the nature and scope of the project. In addition to this, formal pre-application meetings were held on site and were attended by all relevant Victorian and NSW authorities. The original application to construct the pump station was supported by a number of specific assessments. These included cultural heritage, flora and fauna and construction related impacts. These reports provided justification for the design and siting of the proposed works and concluded that the impacts would be relatively low impact and were further mitigated and controlled through the conditions of the relevant approvals.

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage The works have been determined to be a low impact activity under Clause 80B(1)(a)(ii) of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Regulations 2009. Accordingly, the proposed works are not required to follow the Due Diligence Code of Practice for the Protection of Aboriginal Projects. No cultural heritage objects were identified during the construction works of the pumps station in 2008. The plan of works for the proposed remedial works does not involve any further excavation. As search of the AHIMS site has revealed that there are no cultural heritage objects recorded at or near the site.

Fauna assessment An assessment of flora and fauna items was undertaken also prior to the original application. The assessment concluded the proposed development will not result in any significant habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, habitat fragmentation, spread of exotic species or a decline in water quality or altered flow.

Murray REP No2 The Murray REP No2 sets out principles that need to be considered in undertaking any development on land that the plan applies to. A response to the principles is offered below.

Access The proposed works will not have any impact on the

public’s ability to access this part of the waterway. The site already has existing infrastructure and these works will not cause any further impedance of access.

Public access to the waterway and the foreshore of the Murray River is not being altered in any way as a result of these works. This is due to the existing pump shed, suctions and pipelines being in place on site. Access for maintenance and operational requirements will remain unchanged following these works

The site is on the Victorian bank and therefore vehicle access is restricted to the Victorian part of the site.

Access may also be provided from the Murray River through positioning a barge on the river at the site.

Bank disturbance The works proposed are designed to shore up and

preserve as much of the existing riverbank profile as possible. The works have been designed to have only minimal impact the bank and every effort will made to ensure no further bank material is removed or disturbed. The rock beaching will be laid over the existing bank surface in order to maintain as much of the remaining bank profile as possible.

There is no extant vegetation anywhere within the works zone. No vegetation will be adversely impacted as a result of these works.

Flooding The site is subject to inundation by floodwater, but the

works will not be adversely impacted by floods of any magnitude.


The proposed development of the site will not deprive the surrounding ecosystems of the benefits of periodic flooding.

There will no increased hazards or risks from flooding as a result of this proposed development. The proposed development will not have any material impact on flood events nor will it have impact on on risk from flooding.

There will be no redistributive effect on flooding as a result of the proposed works. This development will have no impact on flooding in the river.

The proposed works will not impact any other land in the vicinity. All adjoining land consists of the riverbank and is likewise subject to the same flood events.

There will no impact on the ability of emergency services to have flood free access

There will be no change to the risk of pollution during flooding as a result of this proposal.

There will be no measurable impact of this development on floodwater.

The design of this infrastructure ensures that it will not be at risk even in a 1:100-year flood event.

Land degradation The works will be undertaken to limit the chance of

increased degradation or erosion to the land. The site will be established and reinstated appropriately and consistent with the attached design. Minimal disturbance to the riverbank is the sole purpose of the proposed works.

The successful completion of the works will greatly reduce the potential for bank erosion, secure the site, and prevent any subsequent impact on water quality.

Landscape No vegetation will be removed as a result of these

works. Tree roots that have become exposed by the erosion of the bank will be covered and protected.

River related uses The development has an intrinsic relationship with the

river. The site is the only source of irrigation water and it cannot be located elsewhere.

Settlement The proposal does not constitute new or expanded

settlement.

Water quality There is the potential for minor impacts on water

quality through the construction phase. This is due to the interaction with fine benthic sediments and may lead to short term and low-level turbidity.

Wetlands The works are not located on wetlands and will not

impact upon any wetlands

Balranald LEP The site is located in Zone W1 Natural Waterways. The proposed works are consistent with the relevant objectives of this zone, including:

To protect the ecological and scenic values of natural waterways

The pump site is a part of existing infrastructure and the proposed works will have minimal additional impact on the ecologic and scenic values of the riparian environment. The works are designed to stop the erosion of the bank so that the future operational viability of the site can be assured.

The appearance of the site will largely be the same except for the addition of the rock beaching. The rock will be mixed bluestone aggregate and it will blend into the existing natural colours that are present at the site.

To prevent development that would have an adverse effect on the natural values of waterways in this zone

The proposed works will not cause additional impacts from development at the site. The works are connected with an existing site and the degree of development will not be altered by these works.


To provide for sustainable fishing industries and recreational fishing

There will be no adverse impacts on fishing as a result of this proposal at this location.

Clause 6.7 relates to earthworks and seeks to ensure they do not have a detrimental impact upon the environment. The clause requires consent for earthworks and in response to the items that Council must consider the following is offered:

Drainage patterns of the environment will not be altered as a result of the works proposed.

The land is used by the horticultural development for water supply purposes and this will continue indefinitely. Therefore, future alternate use or development is not contemplated for the immediate surrounds.

No material will be removed from the riverbank. The works will preserve the existing bank profile as far as possible.

There will be no impact on the adjoining land as a result of the upgrade works proposed. All works are designed to prevent further erosion at the site.

In the event aboriginal cultural items are uncovered during construction, the relevant organisations will be notified. Based upon the significant disturbance previously undertaken and the limited impact of the proposed works interaction with cultural heritage objects is considered highly unlikely.

The possible impacts upon the Murray River have been considered above.

Consideration of riparian land and the riverbed and bank is provided for at Clause 6.2 and 6.6 of the LEP. The items requiring consideration are similar to those provided for in the Murray REP No2 however a response to the additional items is provided. Consideration of impacts to native flora and fauna is provided for in the relevant assessment. The works will be undertaken in as an environmentally sensitive manner as possible.

The works will not have any additional impact upon the free passage of fish.


Conclusion

In light of the information presented in the foregoing the proposed development responds well to the opportunities and constraints of the site and is considered to be consistent with the relevant provisions.

The proposal is appropriate for the site for the following reasons:

The works constitute maintenance and management of an existing asset that is subject to Crown Lands Licence

The proposal provides for the rehabilitation of the bank to prevent further erosion.

There will be no impact on vegetation.

The structure responds to the site characteristics and opportunities and has considered the potential impacts upon the locality and that particularly of the Murray River.

The proposal is consistent with Balranald LEP.

The proposal is consistent with the Murray Regional Environmental Plan No 2 – Riverine land.

James Golsworthy Consulting

152 Madden Avenue Mildura VIC 3500 PO Box 1650 Mildura VIC 3502

telephone 03 5022 8411 email [email protected]

www.jgconsult.com.au

Olam Orchards Australia | 04 February 2020 Olam Orchards Pump Site

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Michelle Townsend

From: Jarrod Smith <[email protected]>Sent: Wednesday, 20 February 2019 11:24 AMTo: James GolsworthyCc: Natalie Ryan; Vanessa WoodhamSubject: Olam Orchards Pump - Murray River Bank Stabilisation

To whom it may concern, The NSW Department of Industry, Lands and Water (the Department) regrets to inform you that Owner's Consent will not be granted for the current design of the recently submitted Development Application regarding the proposed works to stabilise the bank of the Murray River at the location of an Olam Orchards pump. The current design does not address environmental concerns nor does it adhere to Native Title requirements. It should be stated that bank erosion on the bends of the Murray River is a natural process, which can be accelerated from the periodic flooding and drying of the river. The stabilisation of 20 metres of riverbank on the outside of a bend would have a significant impact on this process, and create unintended detrimental impacts downstream. There is no mention of hydrological modelling in the SEE to show that there would be no detrimental impacts on the bank and bed. Furthermore, the geotextile fabric will change the scenic values of the area. There is no evidence presented in the SEE that the sheet piling six metres into the river will not create a groyne, which would likely then create erosion and deposition hazards in the river. In conjunction with the potential groyne, the rock beaching could result in the formation of an eddy, which will further contribute to erosion. Increased deposition of sediment from decreased flow velocities could also be an impact from the proposed development. A rehabilitation plan would also need to be formulated to detail how the licence holder plans to remove material associated with the proposed works should the licence no longer be required. The Department would not be able to validate a licence for any works outside of the current licence area due to Native Title considerations. Any works proposed to stabilise the bank would need to occur completely within the current licence area. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact myself on the details shown below. Kind regards, Jarrod Smith | Acting Property Management Project Officer - Far West West Region | Crown Regional Services NSW Department of Industry - Lands & Water 45 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo NSW 2830 - PO Box 2185, Dangar NSW 2309 T: 02 6883 5448 E: [email protected] Generic Inquiries T: 1300 886 235 | W: www.industry.nsw.gov.au/lands

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1. THE SITE SETOUT IS TO BE INSPECTED BY A SUITABLY QUALIFIED ENGINEER PRIOR TOWORKS COMMENCING.

2. THE FINISHED ROCK BEACHING IS TO EXTEND TO TOP OF BANK.3. FINISHED ROCK BEACHING SLOPE SHALL BE NO STEEPER THAN 1.5(H):1(V).4. THE ROCK LEDGE SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FIRM FOUNDATION FOR THE

ROCK BEACHING.5. ROCK USED FOR THE WORKS SHALL BE HARD, DURABLE AND ANGULAR IN SHAPE, FREE

FROM CRACKS, OVERBURDEN, SHALE AND ORGANIC MATTER.6. THE D50 OF ALL ROCK IS TO BE 400mm (REFER TO ROCK SPECIFICATION TABLE).7. D50 = MEDIAN PARTICLE SIZE. 50% OF THE ROCK MASS SHALL CONSIST OF ROCK WITH AN

EQUIVALENT SPHERICAL DIAMETER EQUAL TO OR LARGER THAN THIS DIMENSION. REFER TOROCK SPECIFICATION TABLE.

8. ROCK BEACHING IS TO HAVE A MINIMUM THICKNESS OF 2 x D50.9. ROCK IS TO BE PLACED USING APPROPRIATE MACHINERY NOT TIPPED OR DUMPED DOWN

THE BANK. WHERE IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO PLACE ROCK WITH MACHINERY (I.E. UNDER THEPIPES) ROCK IS TO BE PLACED USING A CHUTE TO CONTROL THE PLACEMENT OF ROCK.

10. ALL DISTURBED AREAS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO EXISTING CONDITION AND LEVELS.11. DAMAGE TO NATIVE VEGETATION IS TO BE AVOIDED.

MATERIAL QUANTITY ESTIMATES*

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