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KCT OPERATION NOISE
MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Date: July 2019
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REVISION HISTORY
Date Revision Description
24 Mar 2011 1 Draft document developed for compliance
17 Feb 2012 2 Original document, submitted & approved by the DP&I 30 May 2012
Jan 2019 3
Updates to the KCT Operation Noise Management Plan including:
• new document format;
• Inclusion of the Operational Noise Model information;
• updates to the audit and review frequency for the Management
Plans
Jul 2019 3.1
Updates to the KCT Operation Noise Management Plan addressing DPE
comments on the previous plan including:
• additional noise maintenance and improvement activities; and
• additional information in response to a community enquiry.
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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................ 5 1.1 CONTEXT .............................................................................................................................................. 5 1.2 PURPOSE .............................................................................................................................................. 5 1.3 BACKGROUND ....................................................................................................................................... 5
2 PLANNING .................................................................................................................................................................... 6 2.1 NOISE MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................. 6
2.1.1 Operational Noise Model ........................................................................................................... 6 2.1.2 Noise Sources and Receptors ..................................................................................................... 6 2.1.3 Potential Noise Impacts ........................................................................................................... 10
2.2 COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS ................................................................................................................... 10 2.2.1 Approvals and Licensing .......................................................................................................... 10 2.2.2 Noise Criteria ........................................................................................................................... 11 2.2.3 Standards ................................................................................................................................. 12
3 OPERATION & SUPPORT ....................................................................................................................................... 13 3.1 OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND NOISE REDUCTION MEASURES ...................................................................... 13 3.2 COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................................................ 15
3.2.1 Pro-active Strategies ................................................................................................................ 15 3.2.2 Reactive Strategies .................................................................................................................. 15
4 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION ............................................................................................................................ 17 4.1 MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT ......................................................................................................... 17
4.1.1 Off-site Residential Operator Attended Noise Surveys ............................................................ 17 4.1.2 Off-site Non-Residential Operator Attended Noise Surveys .................................................... 18 4.1.3 Weather Monitoring Station ................................................................................................... 18 4.1.4 Plant Operating Log ................................................................................................................. 19
4.2 EVALUATION OF COMPLIANCE ................................................................................................................ 19 4.3 DATA RECORDING AND REPORTING ......................................................................................................... 19
5 REVIEW AND IMPROVEMENT ............................................................................................................................. 20 5.1 REVIEW .............................................................................................................................................. 20 5.2 AUDIT ................................................................................................................................................ 20
5.2.1 Plant and Equipment Noise Audits .......................................................................................... 20
6 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS .................................................................................................................................... 21 6.1 PORT WARATAH DOCUMENTS ............................................................................................................... 21 6.2 OTHER REFERENCES.............................................................................................................................. 21
7 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 22
8 ACCOUNTABILITIES................................................................................................................................................ 23
9 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 25 9.1 RELEVANT CONSENT CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................... 25
APPENDICIES ........................................................................................................................................................................ 28
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APPENDIX B1: PREDICTED DAYTIME AND EVENING LAEQ(15MINUTE) INTRUSIVE NOISE LEVELS ......................................... 28 APPENDIX B2: PREDICTED NIGHT-TIME LAEQ(15MINUTE) INTRUSIVE NOISE LEVELS ......................................................... 29 APPENDIX B3: PREDICTED NIGHT-TIME MAXIMUM NOISE LEVELS ........................................................................... 30 APPENDIX B4: PREDICTED NIGHT-TIME LAEQ(9HOUR) NOISE AMENITY LEVEL ............................................................... 31 APPENDIX B5: NOISE IMAPCTS AT FERN BAY AND STOCKTON.................................................................................. 32
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 CONTEXT
Port Waratah Coal Services Limited (Port Waratah) owns and operates the Carrington and Kooragang Coal
Terminals located in the Port of Newcastle, New South Wales (NSW). Each Terminal receives, assembles
and loads coal from producers across the Hunter Valley Coal Chain (HVCC) onto vessels for export to
overseas customers.
The nature of activities and processes undertaken at Port Waratah has the potential to cause noise emissions
which may impact the local community and/or the environment. Port Waratah’s aspiration is to proactively
work to continuously reduce noise from our operations and our contribution to ambient and intrusive noise
levels in residential areas. Consideration of noise improvement goals occurs during the establishment of
environmental objectives, targets and Licence to Operate (LTO) improvement programs under the Port
Waratah Environmental Management System (EMS).
1.2 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Operation Noise Management Plan (ONMP) is to ensure that statutory requirements
are met and to provide information on the operational and environmental controls relating to the
management of noise emissions at the Kooragang Coal Terminal (KCT).
1.3 BACKGROUND
KCT is located in the South-East corner of Kooragang Island occupying an area of approximately 210ha bound
by the north and south arms of the Hunter River.
Further details of the site context of Port Waratah facilities can be found in the Port Waratah Operation
Environmental Management Plan (OEMP).
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2 PLANNING
2.1 NOISE MANAGEMENT
KCT is located in the Port of Newcastle and is approved to operate 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. The
nature of activities and processes undertaken at KCT has the potential to cause noise emissions which may
impact the local community and/or the environment.
Port Waratah have undertaken an acoustical design, procurement, construction and commissioning process
throughout the progressive expansion of KCT and has incorporated the best available technology to meet
approved noise criteria outlined in Project Approval 06_0189 MOD3.
Port Waratah undertake routine monitoring in accordance with development consent conditions and the
associated noise monitoring program outlined within this ONMP to ensure that noise risk management is
consistent with current regulatory requirements and community expectations.
Port Waratah is committed to a noise attenuation program which includes ongoing investigations to
determine feasible options for reduction in noise emissions from KCT operations.
An assessment of the prevailing meteorological conditions has been undertaken based on the meteorological
data recorded at KCT. This assessment determined that wind conditions greater than 3 m/s are a significant
feature of the environment during evening and night time periods and the frequency of occurrence of
moderate to strong temperature inversions is greater than 30 % during combined evening and night periods.
2.1.1 OPERATIONAL NOISE MODEL
Operational noise levels at surrounding receiver areas were calculated using the Environmental Noise Model
(ENM) as part of the Environmental Assessment process. The ENM takes into account noise attenuation due
to geometric spreading, atmospheric absorption, shielding and the effects of acoustically soft ground. It is also
used to predict noise levels under various meteorological conditions, defined by a combination of
temperature gradients, wind speeds and wind directions. In addition, surrounding terrain, aspects of the built
environment and nearby receiver areas were included in the model.
2.1.2 NOISE SOURCES AND RECEPTORS
2.1.2.1 KCT NOISE SOURCES
Consideration of KCT noise sources includes all on-site installed and approved infrastructure including rail
receival (coal wagon unloading), stacking, reclaiming and shiploading conveyor systems, transfer stations as
well as mobile equipment (ie stackers, reclaimers and shiploaders) operating within the KCT site.
It is important to note that coal trains including locomotives and wagons operating on the rail loop were
assessed simultaneously as part of the Environment Assessment for KCT operations in order to address
stakeholder concerns. However, noise emissions from coal trains operating on the rail loop and access tracks
are regulated under ARTC’s Environmental Protection Licence (EPL 3142).
The plant and equipment sound power levels (SWL’s) for installed and approved Stage 1, 2, 3 and 4
infrastructure are presented in Table 1.
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Table 1: KCT Stage 1, 2, 3 and 4 Plant and Equipment LAeq Sound Power Levels (dBA re 10W)
As at
completion
of
Stage 1
(installed)
Stage 2
(installed)
Stage 3 Expansion Project 145
(Current site SWLs as
installed and measured
as at December 2017)2
Stage 3A, Steps 1-4, 3D
(installed)
Stage 3Exp
(installed and measured
as at December 2011)
MasterPlan Completion
(installed and measured
as at September 2013)
Stage 1 132 132 132 130 130 129
Stage 2 - 131 131 129 129 129
3A, Steps 1-4,
3D
- - 126 125 125 126
3Exp - - - 121 121 122
MasterPlan - - - - 120 121
Project 145 - - - - - 117
Total Site1,2 132 135 135 134 134 134
Typical SWL Range of Equipment in each Stage:
Comparative
Component
Noise Source
SWLs
Conveyor drives 630kW:
104-116 dBA
Conveyor drives 800kW:
107-114 dBA
Receival/Transfer
Conveyors (per 100m):
105-110 dBA
Shiploading Conveyors
(per 100m): 115 dBA
Stockyard Conveyors
(per 100m): 109-113dBA
Shiploader, Reclaimer,
Stacker: 113, 115, 114-117
dBA
Conveyor drives 630kW:
105-110 dBA
Conveyor drives 800kW:
104-117 dBA
Receival/Transfer
Conveyors (per 100m):
104-108 dBA
Shiploading Conveyors
(per 100m): 113-115dBA
Stockyard Conveyors
(per 100m): 103-114dBA
Shiploader:
115 dBA
Conveyor drives 630kW:
98-107 dBA
Conveyor drives 800kW:
99-105 dBA
Receival/Transfer
Conveyors (per 100m):
97-100 dBA (PPAG)
Shiploading Conveyors
(per 100m): 108 dBA
Stockyard Conveyors
(per 100m): 107 dBA
Shiploader, Reclaimer,
Stacker: 111, 108, 105 dBA
Conveyor drives 630kW:
90-99 dBA
Conveyor drives 800kW:
97-99 dBA
n/a
n/a
Stockyard Conveyors
(per 100m): 98 dBA
Reclaimer, Stacker:
108, 101-106 dBA
n/a
Conveyor drives 800kW:
97 -101 dBA
Receival/Transfer
Conveyors (per 100m):
100 dBA (PPAG)
Shiploading Conveyors
(per 100m): 103 dBA
Stockyard Conveyors
(per 100m): 103 dBA
Reclaimer, Stacker:
107, 106 dBA
Conveyor drives 630kW:
98-105dBA
Conveyor drives 800kW:
100 dBA
Receival/Transfer
Conveyors (per 100m): 102-
104 dBA (PPAG)
Shiploading Conveyors
(per 100m): 103dBA
n/a
n/a
Note 1: Total Site SWL exclusive of coal trains and wagons operating on the KCT Rail Loop.
Note 2: Some Stage 1 and 2 items of plant and equipment were modified and reclassified during 3Exp and MPC but were not subject to noise controls (ie conveyors sped up). These items of plant and equipment have been reclassified back to their original construction stage for the purpose of identifying Stage 1 and Stage 2 noise controls.
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2.1.2.2 KCT RECEIVER AREAS
The KCT Land Use Aerial Plan (Figure 1) identifies the nearest potentially affected residential, commercial
and industrial receiver areas beyond the KCT site boundary. Selected representative assessment locations
for each receiver area are presented in Table 2 and displayed in Figure 1.
Table 2: KCT Nearest Potentially Affected Receiver Areas and Assessment Locations
Receiver
Area
ID and Location Noise Amenity
Zone1
LEP Zone
Fern Bay
North
FN1 Bayway Village
Nelson Bay Road
Suburban
Residential
Fern Bay
West
FW1 1 Fullerton Lane Residential
FW3 30 Nelson Bay Road
FW2 Stockton Hospital Hospital Special Uses
Fern Bay
East
FE1 21 Braid Road Suburban Residential
FE2 Fern Bay Primary School School
Stockton West SW1 284 Fullerton Street Suburban Residential
SW2 Cnr Pembroke and
Fullerton Streets`
Stockton East SE1 40 Eames Avenue Suburban Residential
SE2 Stockton Primary School School
Mayfield West W1 47 Stevenson Avenue Urban Residential
W2 4 Groongal Street
W4 Cnr Decora Cr & Elata Way
W3 Mayfield West Primary School School
Mayfield M1 68 Bull Street Urban Residential
M2 45 Simpson Crescent
M3 1 Arthur Street
M4 52 Arthur Street
M5 21 Crebert Street
Carrington/ Maryville C1 Cnr Hargrave and
Young Streets
Urban City Centre
C2 Cnr Harrison and
Northumberland Streets
Mayfield West MW1 Steel River Commercial Steel River
Kooragang Island KI1 Blue Circle Southern Cement Industrial Port and
Industry IB1 EDI Administration Building
IB2 Mountain Bulk Haulage
IB3 Kooragang Bulk Facilities
IB4 Incitec Heron Rd
IB5 Sims Metal Cormorant Rd
IB6 Cargill Australia Raven St
Mayfield North MN1 OneSteel Industrial Port and
Industry
Note 1: Use of Urban and Suburban Noise Amenity Zones in accordance with the DoP’s Director-General Environmental Assessment Report dated April 2007 in relation to the Major Project Assessment Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group Coal Export Terminal.
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Figure 1: Kooragang Coal Terminal Land Use Aerial Plan and Nearest Affected Receivers
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2.1.3 POTENTIAL NOISE IMPACTS
The Stage 4 Environmental Assessment (EA) dated November 2009 includes a comprehensive noise impact
assessment as prepared by Heggies Pty Ltd (reference Report 30-1977R2 dated 23 October 2009) in
accordance with the requirements of the NSW Industrial Noise Policy (EPA, 2000). The major findings of the
noise impact assessment were:
• The predicted daytime, evening and night-time LAeq(15minute) intrusive noise levels from the Stage 4
Project to the nearest residential receiver areas are presented in Appendix B1 to B2 together with
the respective noise limits. All predicted intrusive noise levels are below the daytime, evening and
night-time Project Approval 06_0189 MOD 3 intrusive noise limits.
• The predicted night-time maximum noise levels from the Stage 4 Project to the nearest residential
receiver areas are presented in Appendix B3 together with the respective noise limits. All predicted
maximum noise levels are below the night-time Project Approval 06_0189 MOD 3 LA(1minute) noise
limits.
• The predicted night-time LAeq(9hour) noise amenity levels from the Stage 4 Project to the nearest
receiver areas are presented in Appendix B4 together with the respective noise limits. All predicted
noise amenity levels are below the night-time Project Approval 06_0189 MOD 3 noise amenity limits.
• All predicted commercial and industrial noise amenity levels are at or below the daytime, evening
and night-time KCT 120 Mtpa Modified EA noise amenity criteria.
2.2 COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS
2.2.1 APPROVALS AND LICENSING
Port Waratah holds Development Consents and Environment Protection Licences (EPL’s) that facilitate the
operation of the coal handling and associated wharf facilities. Port Waratah has approval to construct and
operate KCT at a throughput capacity of 120 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa). This throughput capacity is
the result of a series of development stages implemented over several years. This staged development has
been supported by associated development consents and environmental assessments as required under the
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The most recent Project Approval being the KCT 120
Mtpa Project Approval (06_0189) dated 13 April 2007 which was last modified as the KCT 120 Mtpa Project
Approval (06_0189 MOD 3) on the 26 November 2012.
The KCT noise management plan has been developed to satisfy the requirement of the development consents
identified above and as represented by the supporting environmental assessments namely the Environmental
Assessment Kooragang Coal Terminal Proposed Increase to Throughput Capacity (Umwelt Pty Ltd 2006) and
Environmental Assessment KCT Stage 4 Project Fourth Dump Station & Fourth Shiploader (Umwelt Pty Ltd 2009).
Further information regarding the requirements of the consents and approvals is contained in Section 9.
As a scheduled premise, KCT operates under an Environment Protection Licence (EPL 1552) issued by the
NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) in accordance with the Protection of the Environment Operations
Act 1997. Although EPL 1552 does not make specific reference to noise related matters, Port Waratah is
obligated to report all community complaints received during each reporting period in annual returns,
including those related to noise.
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2.2.2 NOISE CRITERIA
2.2.2.1 RESIDENTIAL NOISE CRITERIA
The residential noise limits and meteorological constraints as listed by Conditions 2.7, 2.8 and 2.9 are
summarised and presented in Table 4.
Table 4: KCT 120 Mtpa Project Approval - Noise Limits & Meteorological Constraints (dBA re 20 µPa)
Residential
Location
LAeq(15minute)
Operation1
Daytime, Evening,
Night2
LAeq(night)
Operation1
Night2
LA1(1minute)
Operation1
Night2
Fern Bay North 46 43 55
Fem Bay West 50 47 55
Fern Bay East 49 46 55
Stockton West 50 47 57
Stockton East 49 46 56
Mayfield West 41 37 56
Mayfield 44 38 58
Carrington 42 38 52
Notes The maximum allowable noise contributions apply under:
a) Meteorological conditions of: wind speeds up to 3 ms-1 at 10 metres above ground level; or
b) Temperature inversion conditions up to 3°C per 100 metres and wind speeds up to 2ms-1 at 10 metres
above the ground.
For the purpose of assessment of noise from the project shall be:
c) Measured at the most affected point on or within the Site boundary at the most sensitive receiver to
determine compliance with LAeq(15 minute) night noise limits;
d) Measured at one metre from the dwelling facade to determine compliance with LA1(1minute) noise limits; and
e) Subject to the modification factors provided in Section 4 of the New South Wales Industrial Noise Policy
(EPA, 2000), where applicable.
Note 1: 7 days per week, 24 hours a day.
Note 2: Monday to Saturday 2200 hours to 0700 hours; Sundays and Public Holidays 2200 hours to 0600 hours.
The limits listed by Condition 2.8 of the Project Approval (as shown by Table 4 above) are identified as the
Operational Noise – Maximum Allowable Noise Contributions. Therefore, all noise monitoring conducted
is compared to these criteria. Additional noise goals are identified by Condition 2.10 of the Project Approval
which are relevant to residential noise at Fern Bay and Stockton from the upgraded coal terminal. These are
outlined in Table 5 below.
Table 5: Noise Goals as required by Condition 2.10 of the Project Approval
Residential
Location
Noise Goals
(LAeq(night))
Noise Goals
(LAeq(15 minutes)).
Fern Bay 43 dB(A) 45 dB(A)
Stockton 43 dB(A) 45 dB(A)
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Condition 2.10 requires Port Waratah to investigate all feasible and reasonable mitigation measures to
achieve these goals and annually report the implementation of the relevant mitigation programs. Port
Waratah performs noise assessments relevant to these goals, considers feasible and reasonable measures to
reduce noise and annually reports to the DPE.
2.2.2.2 NON-RESIDENTIAL NOISE CRITERIA
The non-residential noise criteria as identified in the KCT Stage 4 Environmental Assessment (EA) as the
basis of the 120 Mtpa Project Approval Modification, are summarised and presented in Table 6.
Table 6: KCT 120 Mtpa Modified EA - Non-residential Noise Criteria (dBA re 20 µPa)
Non-residential
Location
Land Use Intrusive
LAeq (15minute)
Acceptable
Amenity LAeq (period)1
Maximum
Amenity
LAeq (9hour)
Day Evening Night Day Evening Night Night
Mayfield West Commercial
Steel River
Intrusive noise not applicable 65 65 65 70
Kooragang Island Industrial Intrusive noise not applicable 70 70 70 75
Mayfield North Intrusive noise not applicable 70 70 70 75
Any School Intrusive noise not applicable External 45 when in use 50
Any Hospital Intrusive noise not applicable External 50 when in use 55
Note 1: Daytime 0700 hours to 1800 hours, Evening 1800 hours to 2200 hours, Night-time 2200 hours to 0700 hours.
2.2.3 STANDARDS
Off-site environmental noise measurement procedures will be guided by the requirements of the current
version of AS 1055.1 “Acoustics - Description and Measurement of Environmental Noise, Part 1 General Procedures”
and the relevant sections of the NSW Industrial Noise Policy.
All acoustic instrumentation employed throughout the monitoring program will be designed to comply with
the current version of AS 1259.2 “Sound Level Meters” and carry current NATA or manufacturer calibration
certificates. The instrumentation will be operated and maintained by suitably qualified or trained personnel.
Meteorological measurements will be guided by the requirements of the current version of AS 2923 “Ambient
Air - Guide for Measurement of Horizontal Wind for Air Quality Applications”.
The procurement of low noise plant and equipment at Port Waratah is standard procedure with engineering
specifications formalised to ensure that any new plant and equipment meets the required noise specifications.
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3 OPERATION & SUPPORT
3.1 OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND NOISE REDUCTION MEASURES
Port Waratah is committed to the management of noise emissions and compliance with relevant statutory
requirements. Through this process, Port Waratah identifies and evaluates noise improvements and
maintenance activities on an ongoing basis. This involves assessing all plant and equipment, acoustical design,
procurement, construction and commissioning together with ongoing monitoring and review. An overview
of the noise management program is described in Table 7.
Table 7: Noise Management Program
Aspect Activities
Environmental noise limit and
acoustical specifications • Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
acoustical specifications for all equipment types.
Supplier design validation and
shop testing • Equipment suppliers must demonstrate acoustical conformance
during the tender process.
• Conduct Environmental and OHS acoustical shop testing during
procurement.
Proponent in-situ acceptance
testing • Environmental and OHS acoustical field-testing during plant
commissioning.
• Refitting and or replacement in the event of a non-compliance.
Computer based acoustical
modelling • Acoustical modelling of plant using actual achieved SWLs.
• Conducting a periodic review of the model.
• Updates to the model following sound power testing on any
aspect, changes or upgrades of the plant.
Noise emission monitoring and
reporting • On-site operator attended noise surveillance measurements of
acoustically significant plant or equipment.
• Off-site operator attended noise monitoring program at
representative community locations (such as Fern Bay and
Stockton).
• Development of an annual report on reasonable and feasible
measures to reduce noise.
Ongoing investigation of
potential noise controls • Investigate and research potential noise and propagation path
controls based on new technology
• Rank and implement the noise controls based on potential noise
reduction, cost effectiveness and operational requirements.
• Validate supplier data on new improved acoustical performance
of equipment.
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A summary of KCT’s noise mitigation measures as well as the specification and procurement process are
summarised in Table 8.
Error! Reference source not found.: KCT’s Noise Reduction Measures, Specification and Procurement
Process
Equipment Type Improvement
Conveyor Drives • Low noise drive specification and compliance program prior to acceptance on site
• Noise reductions to gearbox, motor, coupling/brake, frame/ guards and lube system
Stockyard and Ship loading
Conveyors
(Open Steel Assembly)
• Low noise idler specification and compliance program prior to acceptance on site
• Soft-mount noise barriers
• Staggered return idler spacing and fixed return idler support frame
Transfer Conveyors
(Concrete and Metal Pan
Assembly)
• Low noise idler specification and compliance program prior to acceptance on site
• Low noise prefabricated (PPAG) conveyor gantry
Stackers, Reclaimers and
Shiploaders
• Low noise idler specification and compliance program including conveyor drives and
idlers
• Demonstration of noise compliance by machine supplier at design stage
Buffer Bins, Chutes • Soft flow chutes
• Vibrating feeder opposing phase control to “cancel” noise effects
Receival, Sample and
Transfer
Station buildings
• Enclosed with minimum penetrations, double cladding where required
• Maintenance access doors closed when operating plant and equipment
Equipment start up and
travel alarms1
• Install and maintain alarms with frequency and volume control
• Design and install alarms systems
Management • Maintenance and operational staff - noise awareness training
• Noise awareness included in the site induction training
• Integrated community enquiries and response
• Equipment SWL database updates as required to maintain accurate measurements
• Environmental and OHS acoustical specifications for major equipment types including
in-shop and in-situ testing to ensure conformance during equipment maintenance,
upgrade and procurement
• A comprehensive noise monitoring program
Note 1: Note 1: Alarms are subject to procurement specifications detailing the tone frequency, noise emission levels, directionality and coverage. They are installed to optimise safety and to minimise off-site noise propagation. In the unlikely event that alarm noise remains a source of disturbance, then
further on-site optimisation and fine adjustments are implemented to achieve further noise reductions without compromising safety standards.
Noise improvements are prioritised and implemented based on feasible and reasonable assessments
including:
• acoustical benefit;
• community concerns;
• operational requirements; and
• cost considerations.
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Through the implementation of the Program, Port Waratah has extended the boundaries of best available
technology by initiating research and development of practical acoustical solutions not previously
commercially available or considered economically achievable for large scale coal handling infrastructure. In
particular, the development of low noise technology in relation to the design of conveyor structures,
conveyor components and conveyor drive assemblies and equipment start up alarms. These items since
developed are now implemented as the procured items for installation or maintenance as required.
Port Waratah has demonstrated with the plant and equipment installed during the Stage 3 and Stage 4
Expansion Projects the level of noise performance achievable with current low noise equipment technology
(Refer to Appendix B5 for information regarding the improvement in noise levels with the various staged
approvals for Port Waratah). As such, the opportunistic retrofitting of the remaining Stage 1 and Stage 2
plant with demonstrated current technology low noise plant will allow Port Waratah to continue to improve
its noise performance at KCT.
Ongoing noise reduction investigations are being undertaken to identify the potential items for retrofit or
attenuation and feasible noise controls which may be implemented to improve the noise performance at
KCT. The ongoing findings of these investigations are being used to guide the works required to manage
KCT on-site sound power levels (SWLs) and off-site environmental noise emissions. Additionally, Port
Waratah has established an internal noise objective and target to promote the continual improvement in
relation to noise.
3.2 COMMUNICATION
Port Waratah actively engages with the local community & stakeholders through a variety of means, to openly
communicate and inform the public on Port Waratah operations. Port Waratah have developed both pro-
active and reactive strategies to promptly address any noise complaints or enquiries.
3.2.1 PRO-ACTIVE STRATEGIES
Port Waratah’s primary strategy for managing noise and dealing promptly with community concerns and
noise enquiries is to operate the plant in accordance with the site-specific criteria and deliver improved noise
performance on an on-going basis via the Continuous Noise Improvement Program.
Community surveys are undertaken regularly to gauge the public’s attitude and acceptance towards Port
waratah’s noise management approach and the perceived overall performance regarding environmental
performance. Feedback provided is then used to identify any issues and opportunity for further refinement
of the Continuous Noise Improvement Program.
Port Waratah also hosts a public website which includes information such as relevant approvals and
compliance information, monitoring reports and associated data. Other mechanisms utilised by Port Waratah
to engage the community with noise management related matters include quarterly community meetings with
minutes published on the website, a quarterly one-page Community dashboard published on the website,
newsletters and the regular posts on social media platforms.
3.2.2 REACTIVE STRATEGIES
Port Waratah’s public website includes a community enquiry contact service via a 24-hour phone line and
email address contact. Port Waratah shall monitor and record community enquiries in accordance with the
Port Waratah EMS, and record the following information:
• Date and time of enquiry
• Method by which the enquiry was made
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• Personal details from the enquirer
• Nature of the enquiry
• Action taken by Port Waratah and any follow up
• If no action taken, the reason why no action was taken
In the event an enquiry is received from a member of the community regarding noise, the following actions
will be undertaken:
• The enquiry will be investigated with any abnormal on-site noise emissions or changes in audible noise profiles determined. Operations are to be modified accordingly in response to the noise enquiry and any abnormal noise emissions will be remedied accordingly. In responding to community complaints, the Operations Supervisor will determine the impact from site and potentially shut all of some of the operations down.
• Provide feedback to the community member with the investigation findings and any activities modified.
• Report enquiry to senior management.
• Provide feedback to Operations Delivery and Maintenance personnel, where relevant.
• Conduct additional targeted noise testing of equipment where required and conduct any follow up noise monitoring in the residential areas as required.
If the enquiry relates to another site, the ECR team will contact the other site and advise of the nature and
results of the investigation.
The relatively low level of community concern in relation to noise emitted from Port Waratah’s operations is
evidenced by the low number of community noise related enquiries of which Port Waratah is found to have
been accountable.
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4 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
4.1 MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT
All compliance monitoring of noise emissions will be undertaken by a suitably qualified consultant who will
complete these activities in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards and recognised Government
policies. Other indicative noise monitoring may be undertaken by Port Waratah for noise improvement
assessment purposes.
4.1.1 OFF-SITE RESIDENTIAL OPERATOR ATTENDED NOISE SURVEYS
Operator attended noise measurements are conducted at selected residential locations to quantify the
contributed level of noise emissions from KCT operations as well as the overall level of ambient noise. The
operator will quantify and characterise the maximum (LAmax) and the intrusive (LAeq) noise level contributions
from KCT operations over a 15-minute measurement period. In addition, the operator will quantify and
characterise the overall levels of ambient noise (ie LAmax, LA1, LA10, LA50, LA90, and LAeq) over the 15-minute
measurement interval.
In some instances, it may be difficult to measure the LAeq noise over a full 15-minute period in the presence
of other noise sources. In such instances, the LAeq(15minute) noise levels may be estimated from shorter duration
measurements and/or supplemented by an assessment of character and degree of audibility.
Instrument calibration is conducted before and after each measurement survey, and any results where the
variation in calibrated levels exceeds ±0.5 dB will be discarded.
The residential property noise levels will be monitored on one day per quarter at each of the nine
measurement locations as shown in Table 8.
Table 8: Off-site Residential Property Noise Monitoring Locations
Receiver
Area
ID and Location Noise
Amenity
Zone
LEP Zone
Fern Bay
North
FN1 Bayway Village
Nelson Bay Road
Suburban
Residential
Fern Bay
West
FW1 1 Fullerton Lane Residential
Fern Bay
East
FE1 21 Braid Road Suburban Residential
Stockton West SW1 284 Fullerton Street Suburban Residential
Stockton East SE1 40 Eames Avenue Suburban Residential
Mayfield West W1 47 Stevenson Avenue Urban Residential
Mayfield
M1 68 Bull Street
M4 52 Arthur Street
Urban Residential
Carrington/ Maryville C1 Cnr Hargrave and Young Streets Urban City Centre
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4.1.2 OFF-SITE NON-RESIDENTIAL OPERATOR ATTENDED NOISE SURVEYS
Operator attended noise measurements are conducted at selected industrial/commercial premises to
quantify the contributed level of noise emissions from KCT operations. The operator will quantify and
characterise the maximum (LAmax) and the intrusive (LAeq) noise level contributions from KCT operations
over a 15-minute measurement period. In addition, the operator will quantify and characterise the overall
levels of ambient noise (ie LAmax, LA1, LA10, LA50, LA90, and LAeq) over the 15-minute measurement interval.
Again in some instances, it may be difficult to measure the LAeq noise over a full 15-minute period in the
presence of other noise sources. In such instances, the LAeq(15minute) noise levels may be estimated from
shorter duration measurements and/or supplemented by an assessment of character and degree of audibility.
Instrument calibration is conducted before and after each measurement survey, and any results where the
variation in calibrated levels exceeds ±0.5 dB will be discarded.
The industrial/commercial premise noise levels are monitored one day per quarter at each of the eight
measurement locations as shown in Table 9.
Table 9: Industrial/Commercial Premise Noise Monitoring Locations
Receiver
Area
ID and Location Noise Amenity
Zone
LEP Zone
Mayfield West MW1 Steel River Commercial Steel River
Kooragang Island KI1 Blue Circle Southern Cement Industrial Port and
Industry IB1 EDI Administration Building
IB2 Mountain Bulk Haulage
IB3 Kooragang Bulk Facilities
IB4 Incitec Heron Rd
IB5 Sims Metal Cormorant Rd
IB6 Cargill Australia Raven St
4.1.3 WEATHER MONITORING STATION
Port Waratah maintains an automatic weather station (AWS) programmed to continuously record the
meteorological parameters as shown in Table 10. All noise measurement results are accompanied by a
qualitative weather description (including cloud cover) and quantitative measurements of the prevailing local
weather conditions throughout the survey period.
Table 10: Meteorological Measurement Parameters
Measured Parameter Unit Sample Interval
Preferred Acceptable
Mean wind speed m/s 15 minute 60 minute
Wind Gust m/s 15 minute 60 minute
Mean wind direction degrees 15 minute 60 minute
Sigma theta - standard deviation of the wind direction degrees 15 minute 60 minute
Aggregate rainfall mm 15 minute 60 minute
Mean air temperature oC 60 minute 60 minute
Mean Relative humidity % 60 minute 60 minute
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4.1.4 PLANT OPERATING LOG
Port Waratah maintains a comprehensive KCT Plant Operating Log which provides an ON/OFF time history
for each major item of plant and equipment in operation with intervals not less than 15-minutes. The
Operating Logs are used as the basis for modelling of Port Waratah noise emissions.
4.2 EVALUATION OF COMPLIANCE
Evaluation and tracking of compliance with the requirements of this management plan and associated
compliance obligations will be conducted on an ongoing basis. This program will include, but not necessarily
be limited to:
• Review of quarterly noise monitoring data & reports;
• Review of applicable legislation, changes or updates identified and communicated as required;
• Review & update of the Approvals & Consents compliance register; and
• KCT independent compliance audit and annual compliance reports.
4.3 DATA RECORDING AND REPORTING
A range of data is collected at KCT regarding the operation and performance of the site in terms of noise
management. This data is collected via a range of methods being:
• Off-site operator attended noise measurement results including residential and commercial premises;
• On-site operator attended plant and equipment noise audits;
• ENM results; and
• Plant and equipment operating logs.
Data from these sources are used in the interpretation and analysis of the noise environment. The data is
collated and used in the development of the following internal and external reports:
• KCT annual noise investigation report that outlines the ongoing program of investigation and
implementation of feasible and reasonable mitigation measures to reduce noise contributions at Fern
Bay and Stockton. This report shall be submitted to the EPA and DPE on an annual basis until levels
as specified in condition 2.10 of Project Approval 06_0189 MOD 3 as outlined in Section 2.2.2 are
achieved. Port Waratah performs noise assessments relevant to these goals and considers feasible
and reasonable measures to reduce noise identified by Condition 2.10.
• EPL Annual Return shall be completed and submitted to the EPA in accordance with the requirements
outlined in EPL 1552.
• Independent environmental compliance audit report shall be made available for independent review
and auditing during KCT’s independent compliance audit or as requested by DPE. Copies of the
independent compliance audit report shall be forwarded to the Secretary of DPE.
• Internal reports shall be circulated as required throughout the business to communicate compliance
against relevant noise criteria as well as general environmental and noise management performance.
Such reports include but are not limited to:
o KCT Quarterly Monitoring Reports,
o Monthly Environmental Reports
o Port Waratah Environmental Dashboards
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5 REVIEW AND IMPROVEMENT
5.1 REVIEW
The KCT ONMP will be reviewed in accordance with the following requirements:
• at least every three years;
• Following an independent environmental audit, with findings relevant to this plan;
• Following an environmental incident or community complaint relevant to the control measures
outlined in this plan (only if required); or
• Following relevant outcomes from a risk assessment or change management process.
If any significant modifications to the ONMP are required as an outcome of the review, the revised Plan will
be submitted to DPE for approval. Minor changes or edits may be made with version control on the Port
Waratah website.
5.2 AUDIT
Environmental audits are carried out at various times throughout the year by internal and external parties as
required. These audits typically involve a specific area of site or compliance focus but will normally include
matters relating to the management of noise. Examples of audits completed at Port Waratah include
compliance audits at KCT, environmental management system audits, internal workshop audits and internal
activity inspections.
A workplace inspection framework has been implemented to ensure the physical condition of all operational
areas at Port Waratah are maintained to the required standard. These inspections encompass the operations
checklist for the inspection of infrastructure and any noise related aspects.
5.2.1 PLANT AND EQUIPMENT NOISE AUDITS
On-site operator attended noise measurements will be conducted on selected items of plant and equipment
to quantify the operating sound power level (SWL). Subject to the local acoustical environment, the on-site
noise measurement procedures will be guided by the requirements of the current version of ISO 9614.2
“Determination of Sound Power Levels of Noise Sources using Sound Intensity - Part 2 Measurement by Scanning”.
The plant and equipment sound power levels will be monitored as a targeted selection one day per quarter.
In accordance with Project Approval 06_0189 MOD 3 Condition 2.9, supplementary noise modelling shall
continue to be based on the noise data obtained from the plant and equipment noise audits. In addition, the
ENM shall be maintained to enable the prediction of noise levels at selected locations under various operating
figurations and weather conditions using the plant operating logs, to assist with assessing noise level
contributions from Port Waratah.
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6 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
6.1 PORT WARATAH DOCUMENTS
Approvals and supporting documents
• KCT Stage 3 Expansion – DA 35/96
• Kooragang Coal Terminal Stage Three Expansion - Environmental Impact Statement
• KCT Modified 120Mtpa Approval – 06_0189 (MOD 3)
• Kooragang Coal Terminal Proposed Increase to Throughput Capacity – Environmental Assessment
• Kooragang Coal Terminal Stage 4 Project Fourth Dump Station & Fourth Shiploader – Environmental
Assessment
6.2 OTHER REFERENCES
• New South Wales Industrial Noise Policy (EPA 2000) – Superseded.
• New South Wales Noise Policy for Industry (EPA 2017)
• Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
• AS 1217 “Acoustics - Determination of Sound Power Levels of Noise Sources”
• AS 1055.1 “Acoustics - Description and Measurement of Environmental Noise, Part 1 General
Procedures”
• ISO 9614.2 “Determination of Sound Power Levels of Noise Sources using Sound Intensity - Part 2
Measurement by Scanning”
• AS 2923 “Ambient Air - Guide for Measurement of Horizontal Wind for Air Quality Applications”
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7 DEFINITIONS
ARTC Australian Rail Track Corporation
AS Australian Standards
AWS Automatic Weather Station
CCT Carrington Coal Terminal
dB (A) Decibel (A-weighted)
DPE Department of Planning & Environment
EA Environmental Assessment
EMS Environmental Management System
ENM Environmental Noise Models
EPA Environment Protection Authority
EPL Environment Protection Licence
FDF Port Waratah Fines Disposal Facility
HVCC Hunter Valley Coal Chain
INP Industrial Noise Policy
KCT Kooragang Coal Terminal
LAeq the equivalent sound level in decibels over a period of time
LTO Licence to Operate
Mtpa Million tonnes per annum
NATA National Association Testing Authority
OEMP KCT Operation Environmental Management Plan
ONMP KCT Operation Noise Management Plan
PA 06_0189 MOD3 Port Waratah Project Approval 06_0189 (Modification 3)
Port Waratah Port Waratah Coal Services Pty Ltd
SWL Sound Power Level
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8 ACCOUNTABILITIES
Role Description of Accountable Action(s) Frequency
Chief Executive Officer
Provide strategic direction during the development of the
Environmental Policy and Objectives & Targets Ongoing
Approve LTO projects, incorporate into Business Plan and
authorise implementation. Ongoing
Allocate resources to ensure operations comply with all statutory
requirements Ongoing
Manager Operations
Delivery
Develop systems to ensure the operation of site equipment and
controls to minimise noise emissions Ongoing
Report on matters relating to noise emissions including site
performance, community enquiries & incidents Ongoing
Immediate notification of environmental incident as per PIRMP
requirements. As Required
Operations Supervisors
Monitor site operations and manage activities to minimise noise
emissions Ongoing
Respond to matters relating to noise emissions including after-
hours response to community enquiries. Ongoing
Implement controls as required to minimise noise emissions Ongoing
Manager Maintenance
Services
Develop & implement a maintenance plan to facilitate the ongoing
operation of equipment and controls to minimise noise emissions
(short to medium term maintenance activities)
Ongoing
Report on matters relating to noise emissions including site
performance, community enquiries & incidents Ongoing
Manager Assets &
Infrastructure
Develop a maintenance strategy for key infrastructure to ensure
the ongoing operation of equipment and controls to minimise
noise emissions (medium to long term asset strategy)
Ongoing
Report on matters relating to noise emissions including
site/equipment performance & incidents Ongoing
Manager Sustainability and
Corporate Affairs
Ensure reporting of noise matters are undertaken in a timely and
accurate manner in accordance with EMS requirements. Ongoing
Allocate appropriate resources to investigate and address noise
related issues. Ongoing
Approval of this KCT Operation Noise Management Plan Ongoing
Specialist Environment
Respond to matters relating to noise emissions including response
to community enquiries. Ongoing
Ensure that this Noise Management Plan is audited, reviewed &
updated as required in accordance with the EMS Ongoing
Organise and manage adopted noise monitoring programs. Ongoing
Report internally and externally as required, data and
interpretations relating to noise matters and overall performance. Ongoing
Provide environmental assistance to matters relating to the
management and minimisation of noise Ongoing
Communicate any changes or updates in relevant legislation to
personnel and department managers As Required
Arrange appropriate training in noise management specific to role
and accountabilities Ongoing
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Role Description of Accountable Action(s) Frequency
All Port Waratah
Employees & Contractors
Follow all procedures and policies to manage noise Ongoing
Report all environmental incidents and near misses Ongoing
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9 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
9.1 RELEVANT CONSENT CONDITIONS
The following tables contain regulatory conditions contained in Port Waratah approvals relevant to Noise
management, and the appropriate section of this Management Plan where they are addressed;
Consent Condition Requirements Compliance
KCT
Project
Approval
06_0189
(MOD3)
2.6 The proponent shall minimise noise emissions from plant and
equipment operated on the site in relation to the project
according to the principles outlined in the NSW Governments
Industrial Noise Policy.
Section 3 and
Section 4
2.8 Operation Noise
The proponent shall design, construct, operate and maintain the
project to ensure that the noise contributions from the expanded
coal terminal do not exceed the maximum allowable noise
contributions specified in Table 1 (reproduced in Table 4 of this
document), at those locations and during those periods indicated.
The maximum allowable noise contributions apply under:
(a) Meteorological conditions of: wind speeds up to 3m/s at
10 meters above ground level; or
(b) Temperature inversion conditions up to 3˚C per 100
meters and wind speeds up to 2m/s at 10 meters above
the ground.
Section 3 and
Section 4
2.09 For the purpose of assessment of noise contributions specified
under condition 2.8 of this consent, noise from the project shall
be:
a) measured at the most affected point on or within the site
boundary at the most sensitive receiver to determine
compliance with LAeq(15 minute) night noise limits;
b) measured at one meter from the dwelling façade to
determine compliance with LA1(1 minute) noise limits; and
c) subject to the modification factors provided in Section 4
of the NSW INP (EPA, 2000) where applicable.
Notwithstanding, should direct measurement of noise from the
development be impractical, the proponent may employ an
alternative noise assessment method deemed acceptable by the
EPA (refer to Section 11 of the NSW INP (EPA, 2000)). Details of
such an alternative noise assessment method accepted by the EPA
shall be submitted to the Director-General prior to the
implementation of the assessment method.
Section 4
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Consent Condition Requirements Compliance
2.10 The proponent shall investigate all feasible and reasonable
mitigation measures, as defined in the NSW INP (EPA, 2000), to
reduce noise impacts from the upgraded coal terminal at Fern Bay
and Stockton to achieve noise contributions of no greater than 43
dB(a) (LAeq (night)), and 45 dB(A) (LAeq (15 minute)) under adverse
meteorological conditions specified under condition 2.8 of this
approval.
A report on investigations shall be submitted to the EPA and the
Director General within 12 months of commencement of works
the subject of this approval and annually thereafter, unless
otherwise agreed by the EPA and the Director General, until
levels specified above are achieved. A program for ongoing
investigation and implementation of feasible and reasonable
mitigation measures to reduce noise contributions at Fern Bay and
Stockton shall be implemented. The program shall commence no
later than six months following the EPA’s agreement to a noise
reduction program, unless otherwise agreed by the EPA and the
Director General.
Section 3.1 and
Section 4.3
Section 4.3
2.11 Train Noise Performance
The proponent shall take all necessary actions to ensure that
trains operated on the site meet the noise performance criteria
established under condition 2.8.
Section 2.1.3.1
7.4 Prior to the commencement of operation of the project, the Proponent
shall prepare and submit for the approval of the Director General and
Operation Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) to detail an
environmental management framework, practices and procedures to be
followed during the operation of the project……….
See below
7.5 As part of the Operation Environmental Management Plan for the
project required under condition 7.4 of this approval, the Proponent
shall prepare and implement the following:
See below
7.5 (b) A Noise Management Plan to outline monitoring, management
procedures and measures to minimise total operational noise
emissions from the project. The Plan shall also include, but not
necessarily be limited to:
i) identification of all relevant receivers and the applicable criteria
at those receivers commensurate with the noise limits specified
under this approval;
Section 2.1 and
2.2
ii) identification of activities that will be carried out in relation to
the project and the associated noise sources Section 2.1
iii) assessment of project noise impacts at the relevant receivers
against the noise limits specified under this approval; Section 2.1
iv) details of all management methods and procedures that will be
implemented to control individual and overall noise emissions
from the Site during the project;
Section 3.1
v) details regarding the procurement process to guarantee that
equipment levels meet the noise levels as provided in the
documents listed in condition 1.1;
Section 3.1
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Consent Condition Requirements Compliance
vi) development of reactive and pro-active strategies for dealing
promptly with any noise complaints and enquiries; Section 3.2
vii) noise monitoring and reporting procedures; and Section 4.1 &
4.3
viii) regular internal audits of compliance of all plant and
equipment with acceptable design noise. Section 4.2
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APPENDICIES
APPENDIX B1: PREDICTED DAYTIME AND EVENING LAEQ(15MINUTE) INTRUSIVE
NOISE LEVELS
The predicted daytime and evening LAeq(15minute) intrusive noise levels from the Stage 4 Project to the nearest residential receiver areas are presented in the table below together with the respective noise limits.
Stage 4 Project Daytime and Evening Intrusive Noise (dBA re 20 µPa) Receiver Area
ID/Location Daytime Calm1
Daytime Limit
Evening Wind1
Evening Limit
Fern Bay North
FN1 Bayway Village Nelson Bay Road
36 46 39 46
Fern Bay West
FW1 1 Fullerton Lane 40 50 45 50
FW3 30 Nelson Bay Road 39 42
Fern Bay East
FE1 21 Braid Road 39 49 46 49
Stockton West SW1 284 Fullerton Street 38 50 49 50
SW2 Cnr Pembroke and Fullerton Streets
35 45
Stockton East SE1 40 Eames Avenue 38 49 48 49
Warabrook/ Mayfield West
W1 47 Stevenson Avenue 27 41 37 41
W2 4 Groongal Street 31 40
W4 Cnr Decora Cr & Elata Way 26 32
Mayfield M1 68 Bull Street 31 44 40 44
M2 45 Simpson Crescent 32 41
M3 1 Arthur Street 29 41
M4 52 Arthur Street 32 42
M5 21 Crebert Street 30 42
Carrington/ Maryville C1 Cnr Hargrave and Young Streets
31 42 41 42
C2 Cnr Harrison and Northumberland Streets
26 38
Note 1: Daytime and evening meteorological parameters as described in Section 7.1 of Heggies Report 30-1977-R2 dated 23 October 2009.
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APPENDIX B2: PREDICTED NIGHT-TIME LAEQ(15MINUTE) INTRUSIVE NOISE LEVELS
The predicted night-time LAeq(15minute) intrusive noise levels from the Stage 4 Project to the nearest residential receiver areas are presented in table below together with the respective noise limits.
Stage 4 Project Night-time Intrusive Noise (dBA re 20 µPa) Receiver Area
ID/Location Calm1 Wind1 Inversion1 Inversion & Drainage1
Noise Limit
Fern Bay North
FN1 Bayway Village Nelson Bay Road
38 45 42 46 46
Fern Bay West
FW1 1 Fullerton Lane 41 48 45 49 50
FW3 30 Nelson Bay Road 40 47 44 48
Fern Bay East
FE1 21 Braid Road 40 49 45 49 49
Stockton West SW1 284 Fullerton Street 39 49 45 49 50
SW2 Cnr Pembroke and Fullerton Streets
36 46 42 46
Stockton East SE1 40 Eames Avenue 39 49 45 49 49
Warabrook/ Mayfield West
W1 47 Stevenson Avenue 29 26 36 28 41
W2 4 Groongal Street 32 29 39 31
W4 Cnr Decora Cr & Elata Way 26 23 32 26
Mayfield M1 68 Bull Street 32 30 38 32 44 M2 45 Simpson Crescent 33 31 40 32
M3 1 Arthur Street 29 31 37 32
M4 52 Arthur Street 32 34 39 35
M5 21 Crebert Street 31 32 37 33
Carrington/ Maryville
C1 Cnr Hargrave and Young Streets
33 39 38 39 42
C2 Cnr Harrison and Northumberland Streets
27 31 35 33
Note 1: Night-time meteorological parameters as described in Section 7.2 of Heggies Report 30-1977-R2 dated 23 October 2009.
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APPENDIX B3: PREDICTED NIGHT-TIME MAXIMUM NOISE LEVELS
The predicted night-time maximum noise levels from the Stage 4 Project to the nearest residential receiver areas are presented in table below together with the respective noise limits.
Stage 4 Project Night-time Maximum Noise (dBA re 20 µPa) Receiver Area
ID/Location Calm1 Wind1 Inversion1 Inversion & Drainage1
Noise Limit
Fern Bay North
FN1 Bayway Village Nelson Bay Road
44 51 48 52 55
Fern Bay West
FW1 1 Fullerton Lane 47 54 51 55 55
FW3 30 Nelson Bay Road 46 53 50 54
Fern Bay East
FE1 21 Braid Road 46 55 51 55 55
Stockton West SW1 284 Fullerton Street 45 55 51 55 57
SW2 Cnr Pembroke and Fullerton Streets
42 52 48 51
Stockton East SE1 40 Eames Avenue 45 55 51 55 56
Warabrook/ Mayfield West
W1 47 Stevenson Avenue 35 32 42 34 56
W2 4 Groongal Street 38 35 45 37
W4 Cnr Decora Cr & Elata Way
32 29 38 32
Mayfield M1 68 Bull Street 38 36 44 38 58
M2 45 Simpson Crescent 39 37 46 38
M3 1 Arthur Street 35 37 43 38
M4 52 Arthur Street 38 40 45 41 M5 21 Crebert Street 37 38 43 39
Carrington/ Maryville
C1 Cnr Hargrave and Young Streets
39 45 44 45 52
C2 Cnr Harrison and Northumberland Streets
33 37 41 39
Note 1: Night-time meteorological parameters as described in Section 3.1 of Heggies Report 30-1977-R2 dated 23 October 2009.
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APPENDIX B4: PREDICTED NIGHT-TIME LAEQ(9HOUR) NOISE AMENITY LEVEL
The predicted night-time LAeq(9hour) noise amenity levels from the Stage 4 Project to the nearest receiver areas are presented in the table below together with the respective noise limits.
Stage 4 Project Night-time Noise Amenity Levels (dBA re 20 µPa) Receiver Area
ID/Location Calm1 Wind1 Inversion1 Inversion & Drainage1
Noise Limit
Fern Bay North
FN1 Bayway Village Nelson Bay Road
35 42 39 43 43
Fern Bay West
FW1 1 Fullerton Lane 38 45 42 46 47
FW3 30 Nelson Bay Road 37 44 41 45
FW2 Stockton Hospital 39 46 43 47 50
Fern Bay East
FE1 21 Braid Road 37 46 42 46 46 FE2 Fern Bay Primary 37 44 41 45 45
Stockton West SW1 284 Fullerton Street 36 46 42 46 47
SW2 Cnr Pembroke and Fullerton Streets
33 43 39 46
Stockton East SE1 40 Eames Avenue 36 46 42 46 46
SE2 Stockton Primary 30 39 37 39 45
Warabrook/ Mayfield West
W1 47 Stevenson Avenue 26 23 33 25 37
W2 4 Groongal Street 29 26 36 28
W4 Cnr Decora Cr & Elata Way
23 20 29 23
W3 Mayfield West Primary 29 28 38 30 45
Mayfield M1 68 Bull Street 29 27 35 29 38 M2 45 Simpson Crescent 30 28 37 29
M3 1 Arthur Street 26 28 34 29
M4 52 Arthur Street 29 31 36 32
M5 21 Crebert Street 28 29 34 30
Carrington/ Maryville
C1 Cnr Hargrave and Young Streets
30 36 35 36 38
C2 Cnr Harrison and Northumberland Streets
24 28 32 30
Mayfield West MW1 Steel River 38 39 45 41 65
Kooragang Island
KI1 Blue Circle Southern Cement
49 48 51 49 70
IB1 EDI Administration Building
62 62 62 62
IB2 Mountain Bulk Haulage 60 62 61 63
IB3 Kooragang Bulk Facilities
69 69 70 69
IB4 Incitec Heron Rd 55 58 57 59
IB Sims Metal Cormorant Rd
55 55 57 56
IB6 Cargill Australia Raven St
52 53 54 54
• Mayfield North
MN1 OneSteel 40 38 44 40 70
Note 1: Night-time meteorological parameters as described in Section 8.2 of Heggies Report 30-1977-R2 dated 23 October 2009.
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APPENDIX B5: NOISE IMAPCTS AT FERN BAY AND STOCKTON
To assess the potential noise impact at Fern Bay (West and East) and Stockton (West and East) assessments
were carried-out including a review of KCT’s approvals and associated infrastructure development as
summarised in Table 3.
Table 3 Comparative EIS 1996, Consented, Approved and Proposed Operations
Scenario1 Description
EIS 1996 Predicted Stage 1, 2 and 3 noise emissions as presented in the EIS 1996 plus coal trains on the KCT rail loop
KCT 77 Mtpa Consent 1996
The EIS 1996 Operation with all Stage 3 constructed with “low noise” plant and equipment
KCT 120 Mtpa PA 2007 The Consent 1996 77 Mtpa Operation plus “low noise” conveyor drives associated with the Increase to Throughput Capacity (EA 2006)
KCT 120 Mtpa Modified PA 2010 (inclusive of Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4)
The PA 2007 120 Mtpa Operation plus “low noise” plant and equipment associated with the Stage 4 EA Scope plus “low noise” refitting of selected Stage 1 (and/or 2) conveyors
Note 1: Each scenario includes train movements on the KCT rail loop
The comparative intrusive noise levels at Fern Bay West (FW1) and Stockton West (SW1) are shown
graphically in Figure 3 and Figure 4. In particular, the highest Stage 4 Project intrusive noise level at Fern
Bay West (FW1) is 49 dBA (under noise enhancing weather conditions) and therefore below the 50 dBA
noise limit. Similarly, the highest Stage 4 Project intrusive noise level at Stockton West (SW1) is also 49 dBA
(under noise enhancing weather conditions) and therefore below the 50 dBA noise limit.
Figure 3 KCT Operating Intrusive Noise Levels - Fern Bay West (FW1)
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
EIS 1996 Consent 1996 - 77 Mtpa PA 2007 - 120Mtpa Stage 4 Project - 120
Mtpa
KCT Operating Scenario under Neutral and Noise Enhancing Weather Conditions
No
ise
Le
ve
l d
BA
Neutral/Calm Inversion Only West Wind Inversion plus Drainage Flow
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Figure 4 KCT Operating Intrusive Noise Levels - Stockton West (SW1)
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
EIS 1996 Consent 1996 - 77 Mtpa PA 2007 - 120Mtpa Stage 4 Project - 120 Mtpa
KCT Operation Scenario under Neutral and Noise Enhancing Weather Conditions
No
ise L
evel d
BA
Neutral/Calm Inversion Only Northwest Wind Inversion plus Drainage Flow