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Stage 3: Kurri Kurri to BranxtonConstruction Environmental Management Plan

Hunter Expressway

March 2011

Abigroup Project Number: 221354

Document no: HEx-CEMP-Rev2 Revision: 2

Central Region ABN: 40000 201 516 Level 20 Tower B The Zenith 821 Pacific Highway Chatswood NSW 2067

Kurri Kurri to Branxton

Hunter Expressway

construction environmental management plan

Hunter Expressway Kurri Kurri to Branxton

CEMP Hunter Expressway Rev2

Authorised: Regional Environmental Manager Revision: 2 © Abigroup Page 1 of 55

Table of Contents

1 Introduction ......................................................................................7

1.1 Background 7

1.2 Description and Location of the Project 7

1.3 Purpose of the CEMP 10

1.4 Objectives and Targets of the CEMP 10

1.5 Scope and format of the CEMP 11

1.6 Environmental Management Sub Plans 14

1.7 Consultation and Approval Process for the CEMP 14

1.8 Environmental Policy 17

2 Planning ..........................................................................................18

2.1 Planning Process 18

2.2 Legal and Regulatory Obligations 19

2.3 RTA Requirements 21

2.4 Environmentally Sensitive Areas 22

2.5 Planning for Ancillary Facilities 22

2.6 Planning for Site Compound 24

3 Implementation of the CEMP ...........................................................25

3.1 Organisational Structure 25

3.2 Environmental Management Team - Roles and Responsibilities 27

3.3 Resources 32

4 Environmental Aspects, Impacts and Risks......................................33

4.1 Risk Assessment 33

4.2 General Approach 34

4.3 Work and Construction Method Statements 35

4.4 Erosion and Sediment Control Plans 38

5 Training, Awareness and Competence .............................................40

5.1 Site Induction 40

5.2 “Toolbox” Training 40

5.3 Environmental Awareness Training 41

5.4 Communication and Consultation 42

6 Incidents and Emergencies..............................................................44

6.1 Emergency Planning 44

6.2 Incidents and Emergency Response 44

6.3 Notification 46




6.4 Incident Investigation 46

7 Records............................................................................................47

7.1 Document and Data Control 47

8 Compliance ......................................................................................48

8.1 Checklists 48

8.2 Inspection and Surveillance 48

8.3 Audits 49

8.4 Environmental Monitoring 50

8.5 Compliance Monitoring 51

8.6 Environmental Non-conformance, Preventive and Corrective Action Systems 52

9 Reporting.........................................................................................54

10 Review and Improvement of the CEMP ............................................55

Annexure A

Annexure A1 – Sensitive Area Plans

Annexure A2 – Aspects, Impacts and Risk Assessment Register

Annexure A3 – Legislative Requirements

Annexure A4 – Compliance Tables Template

Annexure A5 – Abigroup Environmental Forms and Checklists

Annexure A6 – Monitoring, Inspection and Reporting Summary

Annexure A7 – Ancillary Facility Assessment

Annexure B – Sub Plans

Annexure B1 – Flora and Fauna Management Sub Plan

Annexure B2 – Noise and Vibration Management Sub Plan

Annexure B3 – Soil and Water Management Sub Plan

Annexure B4 – Aboriginal Heritage Management Sub Plan

Annexure B5 – Historic Heritage Management Sub Plan

Annexure B6 – Spoil and Fill Management Sub Plan

Annexure B7 – Air Quality Management Sub Plan

Annexure B8 – Hazard and Risk Management Sub Plan

Annexure B9 – Waste and Reuse Management Sub Plan

Annexure B10 – Urban and Landscape Design Management Sub Plan - DRAFT

Annexure B11 – Utility Services Sub Plan




Amendment

Each new revision to the plan will be distributed to all registered copyholders with an

instruction that the superseded copy be destroyed or marked as superseded.

The revision number is included at the end of the document number, which is noted on each

page. When amendments occur, the document or relevant section will be reissued with the

revision number updated accordingly.

The Project Director or Environmental Manager will approve amendments by initial in the

Approval column below.

The following provides a record of amendments made to this document:

Revision Date Description Page Clause Approved

0 16.12.10 Issue for Stakeholder Review N/A N/A 16.12.10

1 21.02.11 Updated to incorporate RTA, EMR and DECCW review

comments

Various Various 21.02.11

2 25.03.11 Updated to incorporate DoP

comments Various Various 25.03.11




Abbreviations

Acronyms Glossary

AHD Australian Height Datum

AHMP Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan

ANZECC Australian & New Zealand Environment & Conservation Council

AQMP Air Quality Management Plan

AS/NZS Australian and New Zealand Standard

ASS Acid Sulfate Soils

CHPoM Cultural Heritage Plan of Management

CMS Construction Method Statement

CNVIS Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Statement

CNVMP Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan

Cth Commonwealth

DECCW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (NSW)

DEWHA Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (Cth)

DoP Department of Planning (previously Dept of Urban Affairs and Planning DUAP))

EEC Endangered Ecological Community

Eg For example

EIN Environmental Improvement Notice

EIR Environmental Incident Report

EIS Environmental Impact Statement

EMP Environmental Management Plan

EMR Environmental Management Representative

EMS Environmental Management System (as defined under AS/NZS 14001)

FFMP Flora and Fauna Management Plan

HHMP Historical Heritage Management Plan

HRMP Hazard and Risk Management Plan

I&I NSW Department of Industry and Investment NSW (Fisheries)

ISO International Organisation for Standards

MCoA Ministers Conditions of Approval

NooW NSW Office of Water

NPWS National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) (incorporated in DECCW)

MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets

NSW New South Wales

NVMP Noise and Vibration Management Plan

SAP Sensitive Area Plan

SFMP Spoil and Fill Management Plan




Acronyms Glossary

SWMP Soil and Water Management Sub Plan

ULDP Urban and Landscape Design Plan

WMS Work Method Statement

WRMP Waste and Reuse Management Sub Plan




1 Introduction

1.1 Background

The Hunter Expressway project (originally called the “F3 to Branxton link”) is located in the Hunter Valley

region of NSW in the Cessnock, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Singleton local government areas.

On October 29 2010, the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) awarded Abigroup Contractors Pty Ltd

(Abigroup) the contract to design and construct the western section of the Hunter Expressway from Kurri

Kurri to Branxton (KK2B).

This Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for the KK2B Hunter Expressway Project (the

Project), provides a system to ensure that Abigroup establish and maintain best practice controls to

manage potential environmental impacts during the construction of the Project.

Abigroup is committed to providing the services it offers in a manner that conforms to the contractual

requirements and to all relevant regulatory and legislative requirements. To assist in achieving this, an

integrated management system has been developed to facilitate the management of the environmental

aspects of the Project.

The Construction Environmental Management Plan (including all Sub Plans) is consistent with:

• AS/14001:2004;

• NSW Minister for Planning Conditions of Approval (MCoA);

• RTA General Specification G36;

• RTA Deed and Scope of Works and Technical Criteria (RTA SWTC);

• all environmental documents for the Project (the EIS, SIS & Representations Report); and

• Department of Planning (DoP) EMP Guidelines.

The Roads and Traffic Authority of NSW (the RTA), as part of the planning for this Project, has undertaken

numerous studies associated with the Project. Specifically, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS),

complete with a number of specialists technical papers has been prepared. Each document details

identified impacts and relevant management measures that are to be adopted in undertaking the Project,

for all relevant environmental aspects and issues.

1.2 Description and Location of the Project

On behalf of the Australian and NSW governments, the Roads and Traffic Authority of NSW (RTA) is

constructing a freeway between the F3 Freeway and Branxton in the lower Hunter region of NSW (the

Hunter Expressway or Expressway). To expediate the construction of the Hunter Expressway, the RTA is

constructing the Project in stages.

The 13km eastern section of the Hunter Expressway is being delivered by the Hunter Expressway Alliance

(HEA) due to the significant engineering challenges involved in traversing the Sugarloaf Range from the

F3 to Kurri Kurri. This section will connect the current Newcastle Link Road to a new interchange at Kurri

Kurri.

The western section will be delivered by Abigroup using a Design and Construct (D&C) methodology and

will provide 27 km of new dual carriageway from Kurri Kurri to the New England Highway west of




Branxton. The major features of the Upgrade are detailed in Table 1.1

Table 1.1: Project Design Features

Length 40 km of median separated dual carriageway road.

Local Govt Areas Maitland Council, Cessnock Council, Singleton Council

Main Carriageway Four lanes with inner and outer shoulders. Median widths mostly 15m

Cut and Fill A total earthworks volume of approximately 3 million cubic metres

Expected Timeframe Expected to take 2.5 years from construction commencement

Bridges 22 bridge structures

Interchanges Two full and two half interchanges

Other Environmental

Features

• Arboreal Crossings

• Waterway Bridges

• Fauna underpasses

• Fish passage culverts

• Fauna fencing

• Landscaping along project length

• Noise reducing road surfaces on part of the project

• Noise walls on parts of the project

• Flooding controls by the way of drainage culverts bridges and detention areas with the protection to the bypass for a 100 year flood event.

Construction of the eastern section has begun and construction of the western section is expected to commence in early 2011. The expressway is scheduled to open in 2013. An indicative construction

schedule is provided below in Table 1.2.

Table 1.2: Indicative Construction Schedule

Activity Zone 1

Ch 12900 - 22000

Zone 2

Ch 22000 - 32000

Zone 3

Ch 32000 - 39500

Early Works Jan 11 – Apr 11 Jan 11 – Apr 11 Jan 11 – Apr 11

Clearing & Grubbing Apr 11 – Sep 11 Apr 11 – Jun 11 Apr 11 – May 11

Utilities Apr 11 – Jun 11 Apr 11 – May 11 May 11 – Jun 11

Earthworks May 11 – Apr 12 May 11 – Mar 12 May 11 – Nov 11

Structures Jun 11 – Jan 13 Apr 11 – Jun 12 May 11 – Feb 13

Mine Void Works Sep 11 – Feb 12 N/A May 11 – Sep 11

Drainage Sep 11 – Mar 12 Aug 11 – Jan 12 Nov 11 – Apr 12

Noise Walls Aug 11 – Oct 11 May 11 – Jul 11 Sep 11 – Nov 11

Paving Mar 12 – Feb 13 Mar 12 – May 12 May 12 – Aug 12

Finishing Works Apr 12 – Feb 13 Apr 12 – Jun 12 May 12 – Aug 12




Figure 1.1 shows the location of the Hunter Expressway full length.

Figure 1.1: Location and alignment of the approved project

Western

D&C Section

Eastern

Alliance Section




1.3 Purpose of the CEMP

The primary purpose of the CEMP is to provide an easily interpreted reference document that ensures that

the project environmental commitments, safeguards and mitigation measures from the environmental

planning documents, project approvals, and the Project Deed and Scope of Works and Technical Criteria

(SWTC) are implemented.

It also aims to detail processes to minimise impacts associated with the construction of the project on

adjacent sensitive areas (as shown in the sensitive area drawings contained within Annexure A1).

By documenting the environmental management processes to be adopted by Abigroup during the

construction phase of the project, systematic risk management and controls can be implemented to

minimise and manage potential environmental impacts.

The CEMP is designed to be a flexible document providing continual feedback and improvement

throughout its life. If a non-conformance is detected in the CEMP and/or the associated sub plans, if

project implementation methodologies change, or if safeguard methodologies improve, the CEMP will be

modified so that it remains continually effective in managing environmental impacts from the project.

This CEMP forms part of the Abigroup Management System, an integrated quality, safety and

environmental management system, which integrates all Management Plans created and implemented for

this Project.

1.4 Objectives and Targets of the CEMP

The environmental objectives for the CEMP in the construction period are:

• to satisfy key requirements contained within the MCoA;

• to satisfy key commitments contained in the EIS, Representations Report and other planning

documents;

• to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements;

• to develop, implement and maintain effective management systems for the environmental aspects of

construction works;

• to monitor environmental impacts relating to the operation, as identified in this document and related

sub plans;

• to maximise the value and outcomes of environmental monitoring activities so that the information

can be applied to the planning and implementation of future projects; and

• to be consistent with the elements of the Australian / New Zealand Standard 14001: 2004 –

Environmental Management Systems (referred to as AS/NZS ISO 14001).

Abigroup will adopt the following key performance targets:

• no breach of environmental legislative or regulatory requirements;

• value of penalties incurred = $0;

• environmental incident rate = 0;

• to maximise project efforts to recycle materials; and

• to employ strategies to minimise pollution/waste generation.




Abigroup will also adopt the following objectives and targets:

Table 1.3: Objectives and Targets

No Objective Target

1 To employ Best Environmental Management Practices (BEMP) to

minimise noise impacts

Maintain noise levels within project goals and the project approval conditions

2 To minimise the impacts of vibration

from construction activities.

Maintain vibration levels within human comfort and

structural damage criteria

3 To apply BEMP to soil and water

quality management

Meet DECCW water quality discharge criteria for all

design storm events

4 To minimise air pollution from

construction and associated activities Meet DECCW air quality goals for the Project

5 To protect all heritage items that could be impacted by the Project

Maintain vibration limits within structural damage

criteria

Protect and manage heritage sites as per the ACHPoM

and in consultation with the Local Aboriginal Land Councils and other identified Aboriginal Groups

7 To minimise impacts to the

environment caused by the management of contaminated soil

Manage contaminated soil in accordance with

Environmental Legislation and DECCW guidelines

8 To protect vegetation and fauna

within the construction zone

Maintain demarcation of the construction buffer zone

boundary.

No long term impacts on trees, plants and other vegetation outside the construction buffer zone

No harm to fauna

9 To avoid pollution of the environment

caused by fuels, oils or chemicals stored or used on the Project

Avoid spills of fuel, oil or chemicals.

10 To minimise waste resulting from the

Project’s construction. Maximise recycling.

11 To ensure all staff are aware of the

environmentally sensitive features on site.

All personnel attend an Environmental Induction before working on-site.

12 Project to be constructed in accordance with planning,

environmental and other approvals.

No identified non-compliances with approvals.

No significant environmental incidents.

1.5 Scope and format of the CEMP

The CEMP consists of this main EMP document plus a number of Annexures. Annexures A1 to A7 detail

information relating to the development and implementation of this CEMP, while Annexures B1 to B11

contain the issue specific management Sub Plans required by the MCoA or RTA SWTC.

The Sub Plans document the aspects, impacts, safeguards and monitoring requirements for each key




environmental element, and also nominate who is responsible for implementing those controls and the

frequency/timing of implementation.

The CEMP is a dynamic document that will be reviewed and amended to incorporate additional

requirements as required, changes to the project team, organisational structure and responsibilities or as

improvements to procedures and methodologies develop.

The CEMP has been prepared in accordance with a number of guidelines including:

• RTA Specification G36 Environmental Protection (Management System);

• Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (DoP, 2004);

• ISO 14001:2004 – Environmental Managements Systems; and

• ISO 19011:2003 – Guidelines for Quality and/or Environmental Management Systems Auditing.

As detailed in Figure 1.2, the CEMP and associated sub-plans will be used to develop user friendly based

Work Method Statements (WMS) or Construction Method Statements (CMS) as the practical document to

be used in the field. This is described further in Section 4.

The CEMP and Sub plans generally follow the prescriptive content requirements of the Conditions of

Approval and the contract specifications.




Figure 1.2 Environmental Document Structure




1.6 Environmental Management Sub Plans

As required mainly by the MCoA, detailed, issue specific environmental management sub plans have been

prepared on key environmental elements for the Project.

They document the aspects, impacts, safeguards and monitoring requirements for each key

environmental element, nominate who is responsible for implementing controls and note the

frequency/timing of implementation. The environmental management controls, safeguards, monitoring

and other requirements set out in the sub plans apply to all aspects of the project, including ancillary

facilities.

The MCoA define the content and issues to be addressed in most of the Sub Plans. Table 1.4 notes which

supplementary plans to the CEMP.

Table 1.4 Sub Plans developed as part of the CEMP

Sub-Plan Responsibility Submission to DoP MCoA Reference

Flora and Fauna Management Plan

Abigroup Prior to commencement of construction

51

Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan


71

Soil and Water Management Plan


87

Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan


MCoA 105 requires the preparation of

cultural heritage strategy. This sub plan addresses Abigroup’s requirements under MCoA 105 in addition to the requirements prescribed by the RTAs ACHPoM which is prescribed by MCoA 110

Historical Heritage Management Plan


Not directly required by MCoA but required by the RTAs approved HHMP

for the Project

Spoil and Fill Management Plan


122

Air Quality Management Plan


114

Hazard and Risk Management Plan


117

Waste and Reuse Management Plan


124

Urban and Landscape Design Plan

Abigroup Draft prior to construction and final LSP 6 months after construction commencement

97

Utilities Services Plan Abigroup Prior to commencement of construction

126

1.7 Consultation and Approval Process for the CEMP

The CEMP and Sub Plan preparation, review and approval process undertaken for the project is described

below and in Figure 1.3:




• Abigroup develop CEMP / Sub Plan;

• consult with the Agencies and stakeholders. The MCoA prescribe which regulatory authorities are to

be consulted in the preparation of each component of the CEMP;

• address comments from Agencies, stakeholders and EMR and respond to comments;

• EMR to certify that the CEMP / Sub Plan contain relevant requirements from the MCoA and planning

commitments;

• EMR to authorise minor revisions to the CEMP and Sub Plans;

• final versions of all documents are submitted to DoP and

• approval of the document.

Any significant amendments to documents will follow the above consultation and approval process.

Figure 1.3: CEMP Preparation and Approval

Abigroup prepares CEMP & Management Sub Plans

Reference Documents Consultants

Consult with Agency stakeholders

Consider all comments in

finalising CEMP

Client endorsement and issue to DoP

DoP Review

DoP Approval

EMR certification

EMR review & comment Agency &/or stakeholder

review / comments

Commence Substantial Construction




Table 1.5 below also details which stakeholders were required to be, or have been consulted in the

preparation of the CEMP.

Table 1.5 CEMP Consultation Requirements

Plan

DECCW

I&

INSW

NO

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Councils

Serv

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Provid

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Com

munity

Groups

EM

R

Aborig

inal

Sta

kehold

ers

Construction Environmental Management Plan

� � � � � �

Flora and Fauna Management Plan

� � �

Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan

� �

Soil and Water Management Plan

� � � � �

Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan

� � �

Historical Heritage Management Plan

�

Spoil and Fill Management Plan

� � �

Air Quality

Management Plan � �

Hazard and Risk Management

Plan � �

Waste and Reuse Management Plan

� �

Urban and Landscape Design Plan

* * * * *

Utilities Services Plan � �

* Consultation still be undertaken once ULDP is finalised




1.8 Environmental Policy

Abigroup’s Environmental Policy is included below. This policy has been formally approved by the

Managing Director of Abigroup and may be updated as required throughout the project. Abigroup will

ensure that the requirements of this policy are communicated and implemented by all relevant personnel

involved with the Project.

Figure 1.4: Abigroup Environmental Policy




2 Planning

2.1 Planning Process

In 1995, an EIS was prepared to assess the potential environmental impacts and to assist in project

determination, and after further studies over the 6 years following EIS development, the Director-General

of the then National Parks and Wildlife Service granted concurrence subject to 15 conditions in October

2001.

The then Minister for Urban Affairs and Planning approved the F3 to Branxton link on 7 November 2001,

subject to 129 Minister’s Conditions of Approval (MCoA).

On 1 August 2005, the Minister’s approval became a project approval under Part 3A of the EP&A Act.

At the request of the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA), the Minister modified the approval on 31

July 2006 to permit staged construction (but not opening). The approval was modified again on 31 August

2007 to allow various design changes and to increase the clearing limit and again on the 28 June 2010 to

better consolidate the conditions. This is the Approved Project. The planning process is summarised in the

following diagram.




Figure 2.1 Planning Process for the Hunter Expressway

2.2 Legal and Regulatory Obligations

Construction activities must be planned and implemented in accordance with all relevant legal and

regulatory requirements.

2.2.1 Minister’s Conditions of Approval (MCoA)

The Minister for Planning, upon issuing Project Approval, issued 129 MCoA for the Project. Conditions

include the requirement to operate in accordance with the Project Application, EIS and supplementary

environmental studies, Representations Report, and the Minister’s Conditions of Approval; and develop

various environmental management documents and include monitoring requirements to assess ongoing

compliance with the conditions.

The MCoA that relate directly to this CEMP and the relevant section of the CEMP are detailed in Table 2.1

below. MCoA relevant to each sub plan are detailed within the sub plans.

RTA commissioned two Reviews of Environmental Factors (REFs) on detailed route selection in Allandale and Greta in 1998 & 2000.

August 2005: Ministers approval became a Project Approval under Part 3A of

the EP&A Act 1979

November 2001: Minister for Urban Affairs and Planning (now DoP) issued

approval subject to 129 conditions

EIS Prepared June 1995 under Part 5 of the EP&A Act

Fauna Impact Statement Prepared in 1997 following introduction of TSC Act

October 2001: NPWS granted concurrence for the project subject to 15

Conditions of Concurrence

2006: Modification approved by the Minister for Planning to permit staged construction but not opening

2007: other modification was approved by the Minister for Planning to reflect changes to alignment, fencing and ancillary infrastructure

August 2007: Project approved under the EPBC Act 1999, subject to a number of conditions

June 2010: another modification was approved by the Minister for Planning to reflect more contemporary approach to construction practices




Table 2.1: Requirements for CEMP from MCoA

MCoA 24 Document

Reference

Prior to the commencement of construction, or as otherwise agreed by the

Director General, the proponent shall prepare and implement a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) in consultation with the DECCW, NSW

I&I, relevant Councils and all relevant utility/service providers. The CEMP shall

outline the environmental management practices and procedures that are to be

followed during construction and shall be prepared in accordance with the Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (DIPNR 2004).

Noted

The CEMP shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:

i. a description of all relevant activities to be undertaken during construction of the project including an indication of stages of construction,

where relevant;

Section 1.2

Annexure A2

Annexure B

ii. statutory and other obligations that the Proponent is required to fulfil

during construction, including all approvals, consultations and agreements required from authorities and other stakeholders , and key legislation and

policies;

Annexure A3

Annexure B

iii. define the role, responsibility, authority, accountability and reporting of

personnel relevant to compliance with the CEMP (including the EMR); Section 3.2

iv. the Sub Plans required under this Approval; Annexure B

v. include a matrix of Construction Method Statements (CMS) required to

construct the project, including an assessment of the predicted level of environmental and public risk and potential level of public interest

associated with each CMS and indicative timeframes for completion;

Section 4.3

vi. details of how the environmental performance of the construction works

will be monitored, and what actions will be taken to address identified adverse environmental impacts; and

Section 8.4 & 8.5

Annexure A6

Annexure B

vii. complaints handling procedures during construction. Section 5.4

Community Involvement Plan

MCoA 129

The location of ancillary facilities shall be identified within the Construction

Environmental Management Plan Annexure A7

2.2.2 Legislative Requirements, Permits and Licences

There are a number of legislative requirements relevant to the Project outlined in the subsequent sub

plans and Annexure A3. Changes may occur to some existing legislation prior to completion of the

Project. If this occurs it will be necessary for the CEMP to be reviewed and amended as appropriate.

The Project is deemed Part 3A of the EP&A Act. Section 75U of this Act removes some requirements for

Abigroup to obtain certain environmental licences and permits, as described in Annexure A3. Section

75U does not however provide an exemption for obtaining an Environment Protection Licence (EPL) under

the POEO Act.




An EPL will be obtained from DECCW for the activities “Road Construction”, “Crushing Grinding and

Separating Works” and “Extractive Activities”. In addition, a permit for extraction of ground or surface

water for use on the Project site will be sought from the NSW Office of Water under the Water Act 1912.

Prior to the approval of the project in 2001, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) also issued

Conditions of Concurrence (CoC) for the Hunter Expressway. These CoC form part of the legislative

framework and are detailed further in Annexure A4 and the FFMP.

A consent #2562 under Section 90 of the National Parks and Wildlife Act was also issued to the RTA in

2006. The requirements of this are detailed further in the AHMP.

Cessnock City Council also issued Development Consent to the RTA in 2006 to enable the construction of

rail embankment and bridges crossing the South Maitland Railway. Relevant requirements from this

consent are included in the HHMP.

Other licences, permits or approvals not identified in this CEMP and deemed to be required through

further consultation or legislative changes will be progressively obtained by the Environmental Manager

during the course of the Project. The specific conditions of any additional approvals will be incorporated

into the CEMP and sub plans as required.

Copies of all relevant environmental licences and permits will be kept on-site.

2.2.3 Standards and Guidelines

Compliance standards, policies and guidelines relevant to the Project are detailed in the sub plans. The

requirements of these standards have been taken into account in the preparation of the CEMP and will be

considered during the preparation of each of the Work Method Statements.

2.3 RTA Requirements

RTA QA Specification G36 – Environmental Protection (Management System) identifies the environmental

protection management process that must be followed by RTA and its contractors. Abigroup has

developed this CEMP to address the requirements of this specification (Annexure G36B Section 6), as

described in the following table.

Table 2.2 RTA G36 Requirements

G36 Requirements Summary of Requirement Addressed in the CEMP

Introduction • Provide a broad summary of the project. • Outline CEMP scope and format. • Describe the CEMPs purpose, objectives and

targets.

Section 1 - Introduction

Planning • Describe the project’s legislative and policy requirements.

• Identify the project’s environmental aspects, impacts and risks

• Include the project’s environmental obligations

Section 2 – Planning

Section 4 – Environmental Aspects, Impacts and Risks

Implementation and

Operation

• Outline environmental training needs and

summarises the training methods to be used throughout the project.

• Describe the key environmental control

measures and procedures. • Describe environmental communication

procedures and protocols the project will apply.

Section 3 – Implementation of

the CEMP

Section 4 – Environmental Aspects, Impacts and Risks

Section 5 – Training, Awareness and Competence




• Provide emergency and incident management procedures to be put implemented.

Section 6 – Incidents and Emergencies

Compliance • Describe environmental auditing protocols, including legislative and CEMP compliance auditing.

• Describe inspection, surveillance and monitoring requirements.

Section 8 - Compliance

Review and Improvement • Describe how the project team will periodically review the CEMP and practices to ensure suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of

environmental management strategies.

Section 10 – review and Improvement

Reporting • Describe how and when reporting will be undertaken throughout the project

Section 9 – Reporting

Annexure B

Appendices Annexures A and B

2.4 Environmentally Sensitive Areas

To aid in the identification and protection of significant environmental features associated with the project,

a set of Sensitive Area Plans (SAPs) have been prepared. These plans are provided within Annexure A1

of this CEMP.

These plans provide information relevant to the pre-construction and construction period and must be

considered prior to commencing any work activity that may require vegetation or ground disturbance.

The SAPs are working documents and will be updated throughout the Project Construction Phase, as

required and will be provided to all relevant staff including the Superintendent and Project Engineers.

2.5 Planning for Ancillary Facilities

As part of the proposed upgrade, it is necessary to establish a site compounds, stockpiles and potentially

other ancillary facilities to facilitate the construction of the project. As such, the construction of these

ancillary facilities is recognised as an integral part of project works.

Condition of Approval 129 of the Project Approval relates to ancillary construction facilities and establishes

criteria which must be satisfied in determining the appropriate locations for these facilities. Condition of

Approval 129 prescribes the following for ancillary facilities:

a) be located more than 100m from a waterway;

b) have ready access to the road network;

c) do not cause exceedance of the maximum native vegetation clearing limit specified under condition 60

of this approval;

d) be located on relatively level land;

e) be separated from nearest residence by at least 200 metres (or at least 250 metres for a temporary

batching plant and stockpiling sites)

f) be above the 20 ARI flood level unless a contingency plan to manage flooding is prepared and

implemented;

g) shall not unreasonably affect the land use of adjacent properties;

h) provide sufficient area for the storage of raw materials to minimise, to the greatest extent practical,

the number of deliveries required outside standard construction hours; and

i) shall not impact on heritage sites beyond that already impacted by the project.




In accordance with MCoA 129, all ancillary facilities that do not comply with the criteria specified in the

condition must be approved by the Director General.

The location of ancillary facilities required for the project and an assessment against the above criteria is

provided in Annexure A7.

All currently known locations for ancillary sites have been included in Annexure A7, including those that

do not meet the above criteria, and will be assessed for consistency with the project approval prior to

establishment. Where ancillary facilities do not meet the requirements of MCoA 129, this has also been

noted and advice provided demonstrating how environmental impacts will be satisfactorily managed.

If future additional ancillary facilities are required during the course of construction, they will be assessed

against the above criteria and, where compliant and determined to be consistent with the project

approval, included in Annexure A7, with a record demonstrating compliance.

Where ancillary facilities have been determined to be consistent with the project approval but do not meet

the requirements of MCoA 129, Abigroup will demonstrate to the Director-General which MCoA the

location does not comply with and how environmental impacts will be satisfactorily managed. Following

satisfactory provision and approval of this information by the Director-General, they will also be included

in Annexure A7 as a revision to the CEMP.

An exception to the above would be in locating soil stockpile areas. Due to the need to potentially

establish numerous stockpile areas along the project alignment other than those currently detailed in

Annexure A7, and the difficulty in sometimes meeting the ancillary facilities criteria, namely a) and e),

Abigroup will implement the following standard mitigation measures to ensure there will be no adverse

impact from not complying with any of the criteria in MCoA 129.

For proposed soil stockpile areas not complying with criterion a), the waterway will be assessed by the

Project Ecologist and/or Soil Conservationist and if determined to be ephemeral and not containing

significant aquatic habitat, the 100m setback distance required by criteria a) shall be reduced to 20m,

with additional ERSED controls installed. It is noted that the project Soil Conservationist has provided

advice (included in Annexure A7) demonstrating that 20m is an appropriate setback distance from

ephemeral waterways for soil stockpiles providing adequate controls are installed strictly in accordance

with the requirements of the Blue Book.

For all proposed stockpile areas not complying with criterion e), the following mitigation measures will be

implemented to ensure no adverse impact:

• Potentially affected residents will be notified regarding the location of the stockpile areas and the

potential impacts (noise, dust and visual) from constructing the stockpile and proposed mitigation

measures.

• Should a resident express concern or are not satisfied with the proposed mitigation measures, the

location or mitigation measures would be revised to the satisfaction of both the resident and

Abigroup.

• Best practice noise mitigation measures will be implemented in accordance with the NVMP.

All additional ancillary facilities located outside the project boundary will be subject to a thorough

consistency assessment including an ecological and heritage investigation prior to assessment against




MCoA 129, and DECCW advised of the proposed changes as per the requirement of NPWS Condition of

Concurrence 2. If these investigations reveal significant heritage or ecological constraints, the proposed

sites will not be used.

Any additional ancillary facilities required during the course of construction will be included in revisions of

Annexure A7.

2.6 Planning for Site Compound

The main compound site for the KK2B section of the Hunter Expressway will be located at Lovedale Road,

Allandale. The site falls outside the project boundary as defined in the EIS and will therefore be subject to

further assessment and approval prior to establishment.

There are many sustainability initiatives that can be implemented when establishing site facilities to create

a workable, safe and environmental friendly work place.

Abigroup is committed to implementing the following sustainability initiatives in the set up of the site

compound:

• protect existing vegetation by locating the office and storage compounds in areas that have been

subject to previous disturbance;

• optimal use of natural light into office areas by maximising optimum solar orientation and the use of

sky lights where possible;

• provide internal window coverings or adjustable external awnings if shade is required to reduce

internal temperatures;

• install energy efficient lighting and appliances such as computers, air conditioners, dishwashers and

kitchen water heaters (tea/coffee water);

• install a lighting system that provides independent switches for offices, meeting rooms, kitchens and

amenity buildings;

• install water tanks (and associated plumbing) on offices, sheds or amenity buildings and reuse the

water for vehicle cleaning or toilet flushing;

• install water efficient taps, toilets, showers and kitchen appliances;

• prepare and display posters promoting a ‘green’ office culture;

• provide clearly marked recycling facilities for paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, print cartridges and

other recyclables;

• use pervious pavements around office areas to reduce runoff to the stormwater system; and

• reduce vehicle emissions by encouraging carpooling, the use of public transport and ensuring all

vehicles are running efficiently.

The KK2B team believes their commitment to these environmentally sustainable initiatives will greatly

improve team moral and reduce the project’s environmental foot print.




3 Implementation of the CEMP

Construction activities will be implemented in a manner that achieves a result consistent with legislative

and approval requirements as well as client requirements for reliability, safety and protection of the

environment.

3.1 Organisational Structure

The KK2B organisational structure including site personnel is shown in Figure 3.1




Figure 3.1: Proposed Organisational Chart




3.2 Environmental Management Team - Roles and Responsibilities

The responsibility and authority pertaining to environmental performance of key personnel, environmental

specialists and sub-contractors is described below. In addition, the management sub plans outline specific

responsibilities for required mitigation measures. These responsibilities are categorised in relation to

relevant positions and will be addressed during project inductions and environmental training.

3.2.1 Site Environmental Management Team

Project Director

Abigroup Project Director is responsible for delivery of the design and construction phase of the Project to

ensure that impacts are minimised and obligations are met. An Environmental Manager reporting directly

to the Project Director is responsible to ensure that Abigroup delivers through its construction divisions for

the prescribed environmental outcomes.

Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager reports directly to the Project Director. The Engineering Manager has primary

responsibility for liaison with each of the identified key stakeholders associated with the project. The key

responsibilities of the Engineering Manager are to:

• liaise with government agencies and relevant stakeholders;

• liaise with Cessnock, Maitland and Singleton Shire Councils;

• assist where required, with the co-ordination of ERG meetings and community meetings;

• high level co-ordination and liaison between the environmental personnel and other parts of the

team;

• review regulatory requirement and environmental design issues.

Environmental Manager

The Environmental Manager reports directly to the Project Director. The Environment Manager is primarily

responsible for environmental management and compliance for the design and construction phase of the

Project. The key responsibilities of the Environmental Manager are to:

• prepare the CEMP;

• maintain, assess and monitor the CEMP;

• implement the project environmental management system;

• ensure that all project environmental obligations are met and prepare reports on compliance;

• provide input and advice to engineers on work and construction method statements;

• obtain relevant licences, permits and approvals necessary during construction;

• identify and prepare environmental induction and training materials;

• liaise with government agencies and relevant stakeholders;

• manage the environmental budget;

• instigate necessary actions in environmental emergencies and respond to environmental incidents;

• manage environmental consultants; and

• maintain environmental documents.




Environmental Coordinator(s)

The Environmental Coordinators reports directly to the Project Environmental Manager. The

Environmental Coordinator/s are responsible for:

• performing regular onsite inspections and site visits of construction sites and providing environmental

advice and assistance to construction personnel;

• preparing Erosion and Sediment Control Plans in consultation with the soil conservationist

• assisting the Environmental Manager in the day to day activities on site.

• assisting with the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of the CEMP and sub-plans;

• co-ordinating and/or performing environmental monitoring activities along the project route;

• maintaining environmental documents;

• assisting the Environmental Manager with the following up on environmental incidents, filling out

checklists and other functions where required;

• assisting with training and induction of project personnel where required including preparation of

environmental tool box talks.

Community Relations Manager

The Community Relations Manager reports directly to the Project Director. The Community Relations

Manager has primary responsibility for liaison with community stakeholders associated with the project.

The key responsibilities of the Community Relations Manager are to:

• undertake all activities in a cooperative and informative manner with the RTA Communications

Manager and the Community Relations Officer (Alliance) to ensure delivery of an integrated

community engagement strategy for the full Hunter Expressway project.

• ensure that relevant community stakeholders are kept informed and provide input where appropriate

on the project

• liaise with local councils and relevant community stakeholders; and

• ensure that all team members are aware of the community consultation requirements and complaints

arrangement systems.

Project / Site Engineers

Project and Site Engineers are responsible for ensuring that environmental considerations are integral to

the decision making for all construction activities. Engineers will liaise closely with the Environment

Manager to ensure that the environmental controls and procedures contained in the CEMP are

implemented. Engineers will conduct regular checks of the site to ensure environmental controls such as

sediment controls and dust suppression are functioning effectively.

Roles and responsibilities for both the Project and Site engineers, in respect to environmental matters, will

differ depending on the activity being undertaken. Specific details on particular environmental

responsibilities are included in each of the environmental management sub plans.

Where applicable the engineers will be responsible for ensuring that any work performed by external

parties (e.g. Utility authorities) meets with the requirements of either this CEMP and Sub-Plans or a

complying alternate site specific EMP, including identifying and documenting the environmental risks of

the proposed works. Regular inspections will be undertaken by Engineers to ensure external parties are

complying with all environmental requirements.




Superintendents / Foreman

Foremen report to the Superintendents, who report to the General Superintendent or the Engineering

Managers and will have a direct role in the compliance with identified environmental procedures and

controls. They will also be responsible for checking the site on a regular basis and ensuring that regular

maintenance is undertaken to minimise environmental impacts and that personnel are provided with

appropriate environmental “toolbox” training.

Foremen will also be responsible for managing the erosion and sediment control crews that will install and

regularly maintain the erosion and sediment devices across the site.

Erosion and Sediment Control Crews

Dedicated site personnel will be responsible for the ongoing and regular installation and maintenance of

erosion and sediment control structures across the site. These personnel will form ERSED crews and will

be guided by erosion and sediment control plans, inspection requirements and advice from environmental

staff and the project Soil Conservationist. These crews will ultimately be managed by site Foremen.

Construction Personnel and other staff

With respect to environmental management, all staff working on the project including but not limited to

construction workers, personnel involved in preparatory works for construction, surveyors, geotechnical

consultants, heritage consultants, ecology consultants and any other persons undertaking investigations

or works for preparatory works have responsibility for environmental performance of the project.

The responsibilities of all these personnel include:

• attend all environmental training required and adhere and remain familiar with the principles covered

in the training session(s);

• undertake all activities in accordance with agreed procedures and work methods;

• ensure that they are aware of the contact person for environmental matters;

• ensure that any clearances are obtained from the environmental team where required;

• report any activity that has resulted, or has the potential to result in an environmental incident.

3.2.2 Regulatory Authorities

Abigroup will consult and co-operate with all relevant regulatory agencies in meeting the Project

environmental requirements and will permit those agencies to audit the activities for compliance.

3.2.3 Environmental Management Representative (EMR)

The EMR will liaise with DoP, the RTA, the Engineering Manager, the Environmental Manager and will:

i. have responsibility for considering and advising on matters specified in the conditions of approval and

compliance with such;

ii. review and approve induction and training program for all persons involved in the construction

activities and monitor implementation;

iii. iii. periodically audit the environmental activities to evaluate the implementation, effectiveness and

level of compliance of on-site construction activities with the CEMP and associated plans and

procedures, including carrying out site inspections at least fortnightly;

iv. record and provide a written report of non-conformances with the CEMP and require mitigation

measures to avoid or minimise any adverse impacts on the environment or report required changes to

the CEMP;




v. direct the contractor to stop work immediately where considered necessary, if in the view of the EMR

an unacceptable impact on the environment is likely to occur, or require other reasonable steps to be

taken to avoid or minimise any adverse impacts;

vi. review corrective and preventative actions to ensure the implementation of recommendations made

from the audits and site inspections;

vii. report monthly;

viii. review and approve minor revisions to the CEMP and Sub Plans;

ix. provide information for community consultation, liaison with regulators, and respond to customer

environmental complaints as required;

x. provide reports to DUAP on matters relevant to the carrying out of the EMR role as necessary

including notifying DUAP of any stop work notices; and

xi. certify the CEMP, Sub Plans, and CMSs in accordance with Condition 24 and 30.

In addition to the above, the EMR will also chair the Environmental Review Group (ERG) and be available

during critical construction activities including:

• the commencement of clearing;

• bridge construction and demolition;

• disturbance of river banks or waters during crossing of watercourse; and

• commencement of paving activities.

3.2.4 Subcontractors

Abigroup recognises that it is often subcontractors that present the greatest environmental risks to a

project due to:

• their detachment from the main construction delivery teams, and therefore the potential for poor

communication regarding environmental risks;

• the large number of subcontractors on site; and

• subcontractors operating under a different management system from the Abigroup environmental

management System.

Abigroup acknowledges its responsibility to ensure that all persons on the Project including subcontractors

and their employees comply with the relevant environmental requirements. As a minimum, subcontractors

and their employees will be required to comply with the environmental requirements and the CEMP.

Project specific environmental management requirements will be included in the selection and

management of sub-contractors working on site and the procurement of supplies.

Appropriate references to environmental management and control reflecting the Project requirements will

be included in subcontract documentation. Subcontractor personnel will be included in the on-site

induction process.

Subcontractors working on the Project will be required to:

• observe subcontract and statutory requirements relating to environmental protection and other

environmental legislation and to follow instructions issued by the Project management and

supervisory personnel;




• nominate site representatives to liaise with the Project representatives with respect to, and take

responsibility for, environmental requirements for the site activities;

• adhere to the Abigroup’s management system as it applies to their operations on the site;

• co-operate fully with site emergency incident procedures and consultative arrangements; and

• follow procedures incorporated in the CEMP.

Depending upon the complexity of the subcontractor’s work, Abigroup may require the subcontractor to

produce documentation detailing their own proposed environmental management systems and where

necessary to prepare their own EMPs and/or Environmental Procedures to supplement Abigroup

environmental requirements. Details within the subcontractors EMPs will be consistent with this CEMP and

the environmental requirements.

Such documentation will include:

• responsibilities and authorities;

• training and qualifications in relation to work to be performed;

• environmental procedures in relation to the scope of works; and

• control measures adopted by the subcontractor.

Abigroup will ensure that the work of subcontractors is monitored through the site inspection process.

Observations will be made by relevant personnel to assess the effectiveness of the environmental

protection measures being used on site by the subcontractor and to determine compliance with the

requirements of the CEMP.

3.2.5 Utility Authorities

Any work required to be undertaken by utility authorities under the direction of Abigroup will be

discussed, agreed and overseen by RTA/Abigroup personnel including Engineers and Foreman. Prior to

work commencing, the environmental and safety risks associated with the work will be identified and

documented.

Utility Provider works occurring for the project will either be governed by the Abigroup CEMP or the Utility

Providers site specific EMP and processes will be provided to the Abigroup Environmental Manager for

review and opportunity to comment prior to works being undertaken. This process will ensure the

requirements of the project approval and all associated environmental documentation will be complied

with.

3.2.6 Environmental Consultants

Environmental consultants will be commissioned by Abigroup (as required) to provide specialist input and

advice on environmental matters, undertake surveys and inspections, implement monitoring programs or

prepare environmental reports. These specialists will include the following:

Table 3.1 Environmental Consultants

Environmental Issue

Consultant Name

Services Provided

Noise and Vibration

Renzo Tonin & Associates

Expert advice on noise and vibration issues;

Modelling of predicted impacts;

Monitoring of noise and vibration levels; and

Other noise and vibration advice / tasks as required.




Ecology Sandpiper Expert advice on ecological issues;

Ecological surveys, reports and monitoring, where required; and

Other ecological services as required.

Heritage Environmental Resources Management (ERM)

Expert advice on Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritage issues;

Site inspections / advice when required for unexpected finds or impact to known heritage items;

Manage any further salvage operations if required;

Consultation / Liaison with Aboriginal stakeholders; and

Other Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritage services as required

Soil Conservation

T.R.E.E.S Provide technical ERSED advice during construction;

Review of and input into the Soil and Water Quality Management Sub plan;

Preparation and/or review of ESCPs;

Regular inspections and issue of action items for continual improvement;

Preparing and delivering ERSED training programs; and

Other ERSED related tasks as required.

3.3 Resources

Resources will be made available by Abigroup Senior Management throughout the project to establish,

implement, maintain and improve environmental controls and to ensure compliance with this CEMP and

approval and legislative requirements.

Resources will include but not be limited to:

• qualified environmental personnel;

• general labour to install and maintain controls during construction activities and following storm/wet

weather events;

• specialist input from consultants;

• financial resources including the payment of licence fees;

• heavy plant and equipment such as bulldozers and excavators;

• hand tools;

• fencing, flagging tape and signage to secure and protect sensitive areas;

• erosion and sediment control equipment; and

• emergency response equipment including booms and absorbent materials.




4 Environmental Aspects, Impacts and Risks

Environmental aspects as referred to in this document are those activities associated with the project that

have the potential to cause, or result in, adverse environmental impacts. Due to the complexity of the

project, it is conceivable that various aspects of the project would carry a varying degree of environmental

risk which needs to be managed accordingly.

4.1 Risk Assessment

Effective environmental management should be proactive rather than reactive. In order to facilitate a

proactive style of environmental management, a risk management style of assessment has been utilised

to identify and assess environmental aspects associated with the project, and to implement appropriate

mitigation strategies to minimise the likelihood of environmental risks associated with each aspect. This

process involves:

1. identifying the risk/aspect

2. analysing the risk/aspect (determining likelihood and consequence)

3. evaluating the risk/aspect

4. treating the risk

All identified aspects are assessed based on the risk assessment matrix displayed Table 4.1. Risk

assessment is based on (1) the likelihood of an impact occurring as a result of the aspect; and (2) the

consequences of the impact if the event occurred. The Abigroup definition of likelihood and consequence

are detailed in Table 4.2 below.

Following this assessment, each impact is assigned a risk category which range from “Low” (low likelihood

and consequence) to “extreme” (high likelihood and consequence). A risk category identified as having an

extreme or higher risk may be downgraded if appropriate environmental controls and measures are

implemented and maintained.

Proactive planning, installation and maintenance of appropriate environmental controls and ongoing

monitoring will reduce the risks associated with each environmental impact identified.




Table 4.1: Risk Matrix

Consequences

Likelihood 1

Insignificant

2

Minor

3

Moderate

4

Major

5

Severe

A

(Almost Certain) Medium Significant High High Extreme

B

(Likely) Medium Medium Significant High Extreme

C

(Moderate) Low Medium Significant High High

D

(Unlikely) Low Low Medium Significant High

E

(Rare) Low Low Low Medium Significant

Table 4.2: Classification of Likelihood and Consequence

Level Categorisation of Likelihood Description

A Almost certain Is expected to occur during the project, 90% or > probability

B Likely Will probably occur during the project, ~50% probability

C Moderate Might occur at sometime during the project, ~10% probability

D Unlikely Could occur at some time during the project, ~1% probability

E Rare Only occur in exceptional circumstances, < 1% probability

Level Categorisation of Consequence Description

1 Insignificant Negligible Discharge

2 Minor Uncontrolled Discharges in Minor Quantities

3 Moderate Moderate Breach of Environmental Statutes

4 Major Major Breach of Environmental Statutes

5 Severe Shutdown of Project Due to Environmental Breach

4.2 General Approach

A Project environmental risk assessment has been undertaken for the KK2B section of the Hunter

Expressway and is included as Annexure A2 to this CEMP. This risk assessment details the environmental

aspects identified for the project, the initial risk category prior to appropriate management strategies, and

reference to the appropriate sub-plan detailing proposed mitigation strategies.

Each sub plan also details risks and proposed mitigation measures for topic specific issues. Ongoing risk

assessments will also be performed using the risk assessment process described above during the

preparation of work and construction method statements. Each sub-plan provides a range of measures




that will be implemented to:

• control the occurrence of the identified environmental impacts;

• protect the environment from harm;

• safeguard the local community;

• satisfy the environmental requirements of the Project and relevant agencies; and

• provide positive environmental offsets to unavoidable environmental impacts (where practical and

cost effective to do so).

The timing of installation of control measures will be critical to ensuring that environmental obligations are

met within the required timeframe and that controls are effective in achieving their purpose. For

example, the installation of controls or crossings in a watercourse must consider seasonal weather

patterns (flooding or scouring), fish migration times and general disturbance issues.

Specific measures and procedures have been identified to address each of the project obligations and

included in relevant Management Plans. This process of matching actions with obligations and assigning

responsibility for each action will ensure that each project obligation is being implemented.

4.3 Work and Construction Method Statements

Work Method Statements (WMSs) or Construction Method Statements (CMSs) will be prepared for all

activities that carry an inherent level of environmental risk or community interest. All method statements

will be prepard to identify risks, ensure sound environmental practices are implemented, and to minimise

the risk of environmental incidents or system failures. They will specify actions to be undertaken to ensure

compliance with the CEMP and will draw on the mitigation measures detailed in the specific sub plans

detailed in Annexure B.

Work Method Statements (WMS) will be prepared for tasks considered to have generally less

environmental risk or where the scope of works is considered sufficiently minimal. They will include but

not be limited to the following:

• description of the works/activities;

• outline of the sequence of the work/activities;

• identification of potential environmental impacts due to the works/activities e.g. air, noise, water,

waste, community, heritage, flora and fauna;

• an environmental risk assessment;

• mitigation measures to reduce environmental risk;

• toolbox key points;

• ERSED Control Plans and Sensitive Area Plans as required; and

• sign off sections for all relevant personnel.

Construction Method Statements (CMS) are required to be developed by MCoA 30 for activities generally

considered to carry a higher level of environmental risk or community impact. The CMSs to be prepared

are listed in Table 4.3 and are required to be certified by the EMR as being in accordance with MCoA and

all undertakings made in the EIS, Representations Report and the CEMP. As prescribed by MCoA 30, each

CMS shall include, but not be limited to:

i. construction activities and processes associated with the relevant construction site(s), including

staging and timing of the proposed works;




ii. specific hours of operation for all key elements including off-site movements;

iii. cover specific environmental management objectives and strategies for the environmental system

elements and include, but not be limited to: noise and vibration; air quality; water quality; erosion

and sedimentation; access and traffic; property acquisition and/or adjustments; heritage and

archaeology; flora and fauna, groundwater; acid sulfate soils, spoil stockpiling and disposal;

waste/resource management; weed management; flooding and stormwater control; geotechnical

issues; visual screening, landscaping and rehabilitation; hazards and risks; energy use, resource use

and recycling; and utilities; and

iv. address, but not be limited to:

a. identification of the statutory and other obligations which the Proponent is required to fulfil

during project construction, including all approvals and consultations/agreements required

from other authorities, utility/ service providers and stakeholders, and key legislation and

policies which control the Proponent’s construction of the project;

b. measures to avoid and/or control the occurrence of environmental impacts;

c. measures (where practicable and cost effective) to provide positive environmental offsets to

unavoidable environmental impacts;

d. definition of the role, responsibility, authority, accountability and reporting of personnel

relevant to compliance with the CMS;

e. site specific environmental management techniques and processes for all construction

processes which are important for the quality of the environment in respect of permanent

and/or temporary works;

f. site specific monitoring, inspection and test plans for all activities and environmental qualities

which are important to the environmental management of the project, including performance

criteria, tests, and protocols (e.g. Frequency and location);

g. locational details of important elements such as utilities and services, temporary noise

barriers; portable offices and amenities; truck, plant and materials storage; access locations;

provision of site hoardings etc;

h. environmental management instructions for all complex environmental control processes

which do not follow common practice or where the absence of such instructions could be

potentially detrimental to the environment;

i. steps the Proponent intends to take to ensure that all Plans and Sub Plans are being complied

with;

j. consultation requirements with relevant government agencies and utility / service providers;

and,

k. community consultation and notification strategy (including local community, businesses,

relevant government agencies, and all relevant Councils), and complaint handling procedures.

As required by MCoA 30, Abigroup nominate the following CMSs to be developed in accordance with the

above requirements and in consultation with all relevant stakeholders.




Table 4.3 Works and Construction Method Statement Register and Risk Matrix

Number Subject

Predicted level of

environmental risk

Public Interest

Timeframe for completing

Agencies wish to review (to

be determined in consultation with agencies)

Construction Method Statements (as per MCoA 30)

CMS 01 Clearing and Grubbing High High Prior to activity commencement

�

CMS 02 Topsoil Stripping and

stockpiling High Medium

Prior to activity commencement

�

CMS 03 Bulk earthworks High High Prior to activity commencement

�

CMS 04 Compound and workshop

establishment Low High


�

CMS 05 Temporary Waterway Crossings – General

High Medium Prior to activity commencement

�

CMS 06 Removal of Temporary

Crossings High Low


�

CMS 07 Working in Watercourse

Areas High Medium


�

CMS 08 Working Near Sensitive

Areas High High

Prior to activity

commencing �

CMS 09 Piling Works High High Prior to activity commencing

�

CMS 10 Dewatering High Medium Prior to activity commencing

�

Typical Work Method Statements

WMS Out of Hours Works Medium Medium Prior to activity commencing

TBA

WMS Contaminated Soils / ASS

Management Medium Medium

Prior to activity commencing

TBA

WMS

Construction and

Management of Sediment Basins

Medium Medium Prior to activity commencing

TBA

WMS Drainage Medium Low Prior to activity commencing

TBA

WMS Concrete Works and Curing Compounds

Medium Medium Prior to activity commencing

TBA

WMS Utilities Management Medium Medium Prior to activity commencing

TBA

WMS Batch Plant Management

(if required) Medium Medium


TBA

WMS Reuse and Management of

Groundwater Medium Medium


TBA




WMS Chemical Management Medium Low Prior to activity commencing

TBA

WMS Plant Noise Management Medium Medium Prior to activity

commencing TBA

WMS Using Curing Compounds Medium Low Prior to activity commencing

TBA

WMS Crushing Plant

Management (if required) Medium Medium


TBA

WMS Fencing Medium Medium Prior to activity commencing

TBA

WMS Sprayseal Medium Low Prior to activity commencing

TBA

WMS Revegetation and

Landscaping Medium Low


TBA

4.4 Erosion and Sediment Control Plans

Appropriate planning is crucial to effective management of erosion and sedimentation onsite. Erosion and

Sediment Control Plans (ESCPs) are planning documents which clearly show the site layout and the

approximate location of erosion and sediment control structures onsite. They provide the overall context

of erosion and sediment control in an area to which more specific management plans (Construction

Method Statements) can be superimposed.

ESCPs will be developed for all work areas prior to commencing activities.

Project Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, Soil Conservationists, and Environmental Officers will be

responsible for the development and implementation of ESCPs onsite. This will ensure that erosion and

sediment management is incorporated into the planning phase of construction activities. However, it is

expected that minor adjustments to ESCPs will be required onsite to complement construction activities.

ESCPs will be regularly reviewed as site conditions change and flow paths are altered (e.g. the reshaping

of drainage lines to direct sediment laden runoff to sediment basins). Once approved all revisions will be

controlled and allocated an appropriate revision number. ESCPs will be maintained in a site specific ESCP

Register and available to site personnel for reference. This register will be maintained by the

Environmental Officers. A process for the preparation, review and auditing of erosion and sediment

controls is detailed in the Soil and Water Management Plan.

ESCPs will generally be prepared on detailed drainage diagrams, however topographic maps (aerials) may

also be utilised. ESCP will incorporate the following aspects:

• title, date and revision number;

• details regarding the implementation period and staging;

• a layout of the site, including the location of access roads, ancillary infrastructure, stockpile locations,

protected vegetation and disturbed (cleared) areas;

• the location of temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control measures proposed to treat

stormwater prior to discharge (including vegetated treatment systems);

• design criteria for control measures; and




• approval and signoff from Engineering Manager and soil conservationist (if applicable).

ESCPs are designed for use as a practical guide and may be produced in conjunction with a Work Method

Statement (WMS) for more detailed environmental mitigation measures (if required).




5 Training, Awareness and Competence

Three main forms of training will be provided on site:

• site induction, including roles and responsibilities;

• “toolbox” training and

• environmental awareness training.

Records of induction and training will be kept on a database including the topic of the training carried out,

dates, names and trainer details. Inductees will be required to sign-off that they have been informed of

the environmental issues and that they understand their responsibilities. The EMR will review the program

and monitor its implementation.

5.1 Site Induction

Prior to working on site all personnel and sub-contractors will undertake an environmental induction. The

induction will address a range of issues including, but not limited to:

• Abigroup’s Environmental Policy;

• the CEMP (purpose/objectives);

• legal requirements including due diligence, duty of care and potential consequences of infringements;

• environmental responsibilities;

• conditions of permits and approvals;

• sensitive areas including sensitive vegetation, heritage areas, waterways and acid sulfate soils and

rock;

• identification of boundaries for vegetation clearing, washing, refuelling and maintenance areas for

vehicles, plant and equipment;

• environmental impact mitigation techniques for noise, air, water quality, waste generation,

contaminated land etc;

• incident management and emergency plans including the use of spill kits;

• reporting process for environmental harm/incidents;

• the prescribed requirements for heritage inductions from the RTAs CHPoM and HHMP; and

• other as detailed in each of the Sub Plans.

5.2 “Toolbox” Training

“Toolbox” training will help to ensure that relevant information is communicated to the workforce and that

feedback can be provided on issues of interest or concern. “Toolbox” training will generally be prepared

and delivered by the Project Engineers or Site Foreman.

“Toolbox” training topics may include:

• sediment basin flocculation;

• spills and leaks (including the application of remediation products);

• noise and vibration minimisation;

• flora and fauna protection;

• dust control;

• protecting waterways and riparian zones;

• emergency response procedures;

• protection of Aboriginal and historical heritage items;




• working within or in close proximity to waterways;

• clearing and grubbing procedures;

• Threatened Species conservation;

• efficient use of plant and materials;

• waste management, minimisation and recycling;

• wastewater control;

• work method statements and construction method statements;

• management of contaminated soil;

• habitat preservation and relocation;

• concrete washout procedures;

• protecting waterways and riparian zones;

• wet weather procedures and inspections; and

• changes to recent legislation.

5.3 Environmental Awareness Training

Staff and sub-contractors working on site will be provided with environmental training to achieve a level

of awareness and competence appropriate to their assigned activities.

Targeted environmental awareness training will be provided to individuals or groups of workers with a

specific authority or responsibility for environmental management or those undertaking an activity with a

high risk of environmental impact.

This training will generally be prepared and delivered by the Environmental Manager or Coordinator. The

target groups and suggested topics for this training are detailed in the table below.

Table 5.1 Example Environmental Training Schedule

Training

Senior Managers

Superintendent

Engineers

Environmental Staff

Community Staff

Foreman

Leading Hands

Labourers

Sub-Contractors

Design Staff

Administrative Staff

Project Induction � � � � � � � � � � �

Heritage Awareness

� � � � � � � � � �

Erosion and Sediment Control

� � � � � �

Spill response � � �

Fauna handling �




5.4 Communication and Consultation

5.4.1 Community Consultation

Abigroup shall ensure that all relevant community stakeholders are consulted at appropriate times during

the implementation of the Project. Specific actions will ensure that community members have adequate

opportunity to be informed and provide into items that may impact them. i.e. noise impacts and proposed

mitigation measures and environmental impacts. Specific actions shall include:

• formation of focus groups;

• issuing of community updates/newsletter and/or notifications;

• advertising of activity timetables in local papers;

• making EMPs publicly available;

• publicising a general toll free project contact number prior to construction that has been set up by the

RTA; and

• responding to community enquiries and complaints about the project using the web based contact

management system provide by the RTA, and ensuring that all enquiries and complaints are dealt

with promptly and properly addressed.

All communication with the local community will be undertaken in accordance with the Abigroup

Community Involvement Plan (CIP) and the Hunter Expressway Community Engagement Strategy. The

CIP will:

• demonstrate how Abigroup will follow the Hunter Expressway Community Engagement Strategy that

has been previously prepared and submitted to DECCW by the RTA;

• describe how the community involvement requirements of the Project Deed and permit requirements

will be delivered;

• describe the overall approach that will be taken when dealing with the community and other

stakeholder groups;

• outline the methods that will be used to inform the community about the project and upcoming

works; and

• identify who, why and what needs to be communicated when.

The CIP will be updated by the Community Relations Manager every three months.

Key community groups include business owners, rural landholders and managers, interest groups

(environmental and commercial), and residential communities. Information prepared for distribution to

the community will be tailored to the needs of the target group and approved by the RTA prior to

release. It may address project progress, traffic disruptions and controls, temporary detours, work outside

normal hours and will be provided:

• as a community notice;

• advertisements (e.g. progress updates, road closures, disruption to traffic);

• newsletters;

• brochures;

• on the internet;

• on noticeboards; and/or

• in a display/information area.




5.4.2 Complaints Management

Complaints Management will be managed in accordance with Abigroup Company Procedure AR702

Environmental Complaints, Incidents and Emergencies.

A complaints and enquiry management system and register will be established and maintained by the

Community Relations Manager who will receive, log, track and respond to complaints within specified

timeframes.

This will be done in accordance with the web based contact management system provided by the RTA, as

outlined in the Hunter Expressway Community Engagement Strategy.

The following details will be recorded in the register:

• date, time and nature of the complaint or inquiry;

• type of communication (telephone, letter, meeting etc);

• name, address, contact number;

• nature of complaint;

• response details.

A written report will be provided to the RTA Representative within one working day of receiving a

complaint about any environmental issue, including pollution, arising from the works. The Report will

provide details of the complaint and the action taken to alleviate the problem. A final report with

proposed measures to prevent the occurrence of a similar incident will be submitted to the RTA

Representative within 5 working days.

A 24 hour complaints contact number has already been set up by the RTA and has been advertised and

made publically available. This number is 1800 001 267. This would enable any member of the general

public to reach a person who can arrange appropriate response action to a complaint. Further details on

the operation of the community consultation and complaint management systems is provided in the

Community Engagement Strategy.

5.4.3 Government Agencies

Consultation with a range of non-community, external stakeholders will be required throughout the

project. Abigroup will consult and co-operate with all relevant regulatory agencies in meeting the Project

environmental requirements and will permit those agencies to audit project activities for regulatory

compliance.

A list of relevant contact names, telephone numbers and fax numbers for project stakeholders will be

maintained by the Environmental Manager and the Community Relations Manager onsite.

The name and contact numbers for 2 site personnel who are available to DECCW on a 24 hour basis and

who have authority to take immediate action to shut down any activity or to effect any pollution control

measure as directed by an authorised officer of DECCW are:

1. Grant Fletcher 0416 120 936

2. Cameron Silverthorne 0418 438 138

These contacts will be provided to the DECCW Regional Manager as required by the Environmental

protection Licence for the project.




6 Incidents and Emergencies

Activities that are associated with potential or major environmental incidents are identified in the

respective Management Plans. More generic incident management procedures are included in Hazard and

Risk Management Plan (HRMP), Annexure B8 to this CEMP.

Incident and emergency planning, preparedness and response will be consistent with Company Procedure

AR702 Environmental Complaints, Incidents and Emergencies.

6.1 Emergency Planning

Abigroup acknowledge that the key to effective incident prevention onsite is via ongoing monitoring,

surveillance and training. During the course of construction the following preventative strategies will be

implemented onsite:

• daily inspections of active work sites;

• completion of Environmental Inspection Checklist;

• issue and quick close-out of non-compliance notices (as required);

• prompt maintenance and repairs;

• ongoing environmental training, and

• environmental audits of worksites, sub-contractors and general compliance

Environmental and safety information on hazardous substances (e.g. MSDS) will be available at the main

site office and where such substances are to be stored.

Testing of environmental response procedures may be conducted in areas where a pollution risk is

present, such as in workshops and work areas in close proximity to water courses. Personnel involved in

emergency response activities will be provided with specific training.

An up-to-date list of emergency response personnel and relevant organisations (emergency services,

DECCW, etc) will be maintained at the main office and site compounds. A copy of this emergency contact

list is provided below.

6.2 Incidents and Emergency Response

An environmental incident may include a spillage or major leak, failure of a pollution control device such

as a bund or basin, major settlement, collapse of bank or embankment, slip failure of cuts slopes or fill

embankments, fire (e.g. loss of ground cover vegetation), damage to protected vegetation or animals on

the highway.

Further details about hazards and risks are detailed in the HRMP, attached as Annexure B8 to this

CEMP. The following framework supports is provided for consideration during incident response.

Define the problem

• establish the details of the immediate problem to facilitate the identification of short term response

options.




Manage the situation

• the safety of any person, either works or others involved, is the priority;

• minimise environmental damage as quickly as possible. In a spill situation, use sandbags, absorbent

material, soil, an excavation or barrier to prevent the pollutant from reaching a watercourse;

• advise the RTA;

• advise DECCW if the incident ‘causes or threatens to cause material harm to the environment’. *

• clean up the problem.

After the event

• develop an action plan to prevent a similar incident occurring again;

• develop a rehabilitation plan to address any remaining environmental effects (if any). This would

include the following contingencies:

o contact relevant government agencies if the incident involves impact on a waterway or wetland;

o create an action plan in consultation with the relevant government agency;

o the action plan may involve the re-establishment of a permanent stabilised surface; and

o restoring the controls;

• prepare a report on the incident.

*Pollution incidents causing or threatening material harm to the environment must be notified to DECCW

and DoP. A 'pollution incident' includes a leak, spill or escape of a substance, or circumstances in which

this is likely to occur. Material harm to the environment includes on-site harm, as well as harm to the

environment beyond the premises where the pollution incident occurred. An incident is considered to be

notifiable to DECCW if the actual or potential harm to the health or safety of human beings or ecosystems

is not minor OR if actual or potential loss or property damage (including clean-up costs) associated with a

pollution incident exceeds $10,000. In accordance with the POEO Act 1997, it is an offence not to report

incidents to the DECCW actual or potential harm to the health or safety of human beings or ecosystems is

not minor OR if actual or potential loss or property damage (including clean-up costs) associated with a

pollution incident exceeds $10,000.

As required by the Project Deed, immediate notification will be provided to the RTA (in writing) of any

breach, potential breach, non-compliance or potential non-compliance with the conditions of approval,

requirements of any of the environmental documents or relevant legislation.

A list of key contacts, phone (business and after hours) will be maintained and displayed. This list is

provided below.

Table 6.1 Emergency Contacts

Organisation Name Position Phone Number

Grant Fletcher Environmental Manager

Robby Curtis Superintendent & Emergency Controller

Cameron Silverthorne Project Director Abigroup

Angela Hazel Community Relations Manager

RTA David Ledlin Senior Environmental Officer




Organisation Name Position Phone Number

Ken Holmes Environmental Management Representative KMH

Environmental Geoff Mance Environmental Management Representative

Info Line 131 555

DECCW Cameron Perry Regional Operations Officer

I&I NSW Scott Carter TBA

Police, Fire, Ambulance

000

SES 132 500

Poisons Information

131 126

TBA TBA Hazardous Waste Contractor TBA

6.3 Notification

The Environmental Manager will notify the DECCW Regional Manager (or DECCW Pollution Line should an

incident occur outside normal business hours) of pollution incidents on or around the site which have

occurred in the course of activities in the following circumstances:

• if the actual or potential harm to the health or safety of human beings or ecosystems is not minor; or

• if actual or potential loss or property damage (including clean-up costs) associated with a pollution

incident exceeds $10,000.

The RTAs Representative will be notified verbally within 2 hours and in writing within 24 hours of any

pollution incidents involving DECCW.

6.4 Incident Investigation

All incidents will be documented, investigations conducted and action plans established in order that the

event does not occur again. Where lessons are learnt from the investigation or current procedures are

identified as being ineffective, the CEMP will be revised by the Environmental Manager to include the

improved procedures or requirement.

An environmental investigation includes the following basic elements:

• identifying the cause, extent and responsibility of the incident;

• identifying and implementing the necessary corrective action;

• identifying the personnel responsible for carrying out the corrective action;

• implementing or modifying controls necessary to avoid a repeat occurrence of the incident;

• recording any changes in written procedures required; and

• advising the environmental authority(ies) if any substantial pollution has occurred.

All personnel are required to report all incidents, as it is regarded as a valuable method of addressing

shortcomings in procedures, training or equipment, and is an opportunity for improvement. It is an

offence not to report to the EPA environmental incidents that may exceed $10,000 in harm, in accordance

with part 5.7 of the POEO Act, 1997.

Company Form AR702B Incident Investigation shall be used when completing an incident investigation.




7 Records

The Environmental Manager will maintain the following records:

• the CEMP (all versions),

• regulatory licences and permits;

• regulatory authority inspection reports;

• correspondence with regulatory authorities;

• monitoring results;

• employee induction and training records;

• environmental monitoring records;

• sediment basin checklists and release records;

• environmental accidents/incidents/emergency reports;

• non-conformance reports;

• six-monthly compliance reports;

• complaint reports;

• community involvement information;

• waste quantity reports;

• audit reports;

• check sheets and field sheets;

• any relevant reports submitted to the DoP; and

• management review minutes and action taken.

Records will be held for at least 5 years after the date of Final Completion and be accessible to the RTA

and to authorised DECCW Officers.

7.1 Document and Data Control

The Environmental Manager will coordinate the preparation, review and distribution, as appropriate, of the

environmental documents listed above. During construction, environmental documents will be stored at

the main site office and can be accessed on request to the Environmental Manager.

A document and data control procedure will be implemented to control the flow of documents and data

within Abigroup and between Abigroup and the RTA, stakeholders and sub-contractors.

Documents and data that are to be issued and liable to change will be controlled to ensure that they are

approved before issue and that the current issue or revision is known to and available to those requiring

them. Controlled documents and data will be uniquely identified and will bear a defined revision number

recorded on each page of the document.

After a number of changes have been made to a document it will be withdrawn and reissued as a new

revision. Data will be issued on a revision basis only. Obsolete documents and data will be kept for

contractual or other reasons, but will be clearly marked “superseded”.




8 Compliance

In accordance with Abigroup Company Procedure AR107 Opportunities for Improvement this CEMP

outlines compliance areas that will lead to continual improvement in the environmental management of

the project.

8.1 Checklists

The effectiveness of environmental protection measures described in this CEMP and sub plans will be

assessed on a weekly basis by environmental staff. The weekly checklist for this project is provided in

Annexure A5. The purpose of the weekly checklists is to:

• provide a surveillance tool to ensure that safeguards are being implemented;

• identify where problems might be occurring;

• identify where sound environmental practices are not being implemented; and

• facilitate the identification and early resolution of problems.

The checklists will be completed in accordance with any specific checklist requirements addressed in the

relevant Management Plans.

Any non-conformances identified through the checklist process will be highlighted and an environmental

inspection report (minor issues) or an environmental improvement notice/environmental incident report

completed. This process is described further below.

The checklist will remain “open” until:

• the issue has been resolved;

• a new or revised procedure has been established and implemented; or

• training has been provided to relevant personnel/sub-contractors.

8.2 Inspection and Surveillance

Inspections and surveillance of work activities and sub-contractors will be undertaken on a day-to-day

basis by:

• Superintendents and Foreman;

• Project Engineers;

• Environmental Manager;

• Environmental Coordinator; or

• RTA surveillance officers.

The activities of sub-contractors will also be monitored. A standard sub-contractor monitoring form is

included in Annexure A5 that would assist to assess:

• compliance with contractual requirements,

• knowledge of and compliance with the CEMP and work procedures and environmental controls used

on site;

• general work practices;

• the effectiveness of environment protection measures; and

• the maintenance of environmental measures.




In addition to the above, the following inspections may take place:

• the RTA representatives and will be involved in regular surveillance inspections with Abigroup

personnel to assess compliance, review the effectiveness of the CEMP and identify issues and/or

improvements;

• inspections may be conducted by external organisations such as DECCW and I&I NSW (Fisheries) to

assess specific sites or work activities (e.g. culvert and crossing installation);

• inspections will be undertaken as part of internal and external audits; and

• the RTA Representative and/or Environmental Manager will undertake inspections to confirm that

environmental controls are being implemented and to identify any current or upcoming issues.

Where inspections are undertaken by an external party (such as DECCW) or the EMR/RTA, an inspection

report will be requested by the Environmental Manager, if appropriate. Details of the inspection will be

provided to relevant site personnel or discussed in site meetings with a request to take action within 7

days.

A brief report will be prepared notifying the RTA of the purpose and outcome of the visit including details

of the response proposed to any issues raised. The report will be submitted to the RTA within 5 working

days of the site visit.

Completed inspection reports will be collated and filed by the Environmental Manager and details will be

included in the six monthly reports.

8.3 Audits

8.3.1 Internal

Internal audits will be conducted by the Environmental Manager, Group Environmental Manager and/or

Systems Manager. Elements that may be audited include:

• compliance with Deed and SWTC;

• compliance with the conditions of approval;

• compliance with the CEMP;

• compliance with approval, permit and licence obligations;

• compliance with work or construction method statements;

• complaint response;

• sub-contactor activities;

• training records;

• non-conformances;

• monitoring results; and

• system documentation such as checklist completion.

The first internal audit will be scheduled within the first three months from the commencement of work

and then at least every 3 months. In accordance with CoA 32, internal audits will be undertaken within 6

weeks of the end of each 3 month period, be certified by the EMR and be made available to the Director-

general upon request.

A standard environmental audit schedule is included in Annexure A5. This will be finalised prior to

commencement of substantial construction.




8.3.2 Internal Management Review

An internal management review (internal audits from Head Office) will be undertaken on an annual basis

(at least twice during the construction phase). The review will primarily assess compliance against the

Environmental Management System, taking into account items such as environmental audit outcomes

(from external or Project based internal audits), monitoring records, performance in achieving

environmental targets and compliance limits, complaints, non-conformance, corrective and preventative

actions and any changes to statutory requirements.

The results of the review will be brought to the attention of people responsible for the area reviewed.

8.3.3 External

External audits will be conducted by the RTA, EMR, Project Verifier and possibly by Environmental

Agencies.

The outcomes of any audit, if reported to Abigroup, will be documented. Corrective Action Requests

(CAR) and Observations Of Concern (OOC) will be addressed immediately following the closing meeting

using draft audit findings and resolved within 2 weeks of receiving the final audit report.

Resolution of CARs and OOCs will be documented and filed with the Audit Report.

8.3.4 Concluding Audit

An environmental compliance audit, including site inspection and full review of environmental records will

be carried out and submitted to the RTA at least five working days prior to Construction Completion.

The purpose of the audit is to:

• identify any environmental protection measures which have not been finalised;

• record the condition of existing environmental protection controls; and

• itemise environmental protection controls which need ongoing management.

An audit report will be submitted to RTA Representative together with a written response on how all

actions and issues raised in the audit will be addressed.

8.4 Environmental Monitoring

Company Procedure AR703 Environmental Monitoring and Inspection shall be followed when planning

monitoring programs.

Environmental monitoring will involve collecting and interpreting data to provide quantification of the

effectiveness of the CEMP. The monitoring programs will assist in the auditing of mitigation measures to

ensure they achieve their objectives and to facilitate modification where necessary.

Monitoring would address the following key areas:

• noise and vibration;

• air quality;

• water quality;

• erosion and sedimentation;




• archaeology and heritage;

• vegetation management;

• flora & fauna;

• waste & hazardous substances and;

• groundwater.

Topics that would be considered in the development of monitoring programs for these elements include.

• background data;

• sampling procedures;

• reporting and data interpretation;

• recommendations;

• laboratory and chain of custody procedures;

• statutory limits; and

• actioning systems.

The timing, frequency, methodology, locations and responsibilities for the proposed environmental

monitoring programs are specified in the respective Sub-Plans, and summarised in Annexure A6. The

monitoring programs range from those involving formal sample collection, analysis and measurement to

those involving a more qualitative assessment.

Irrespective of the type of monitoring conducted, the results will be used to identify potential or actual

problems arising from construction processes. Where monitoring methods permit, results will be obtained

at the time of the assessment and analysed immediately by the Environmental Manager or Environmental

Coordinator. This will allow a prompt response to be initiated should an exceedance of accepted

levels/criteria be identified.

Where this cannot be achieved, preliminary results will be requested as soon as possible following the

monitoring episode with a full report to follow.

Where a non-conformance is detected or monitoring results are outside of the expected range, the

process described in Section 8.6 will be implemented, which would include:

• the results will be analysed by the Environmental Manager or Environmental Coordinator in more

detail with the view of determining possible causes for the non-conformance;

• a site inspection will be undertaken by the Environmental Manager or Environmental Coordinator;

• relevant personnel will be contacted and advised of the problem;

• an agreed action will be identified; or

• action will be implemented to rectify the problem.

A non-conformance Environmental Incident Report and/or Environmental Improvement Notice may be

issued by the Environmental Manager in response to the problem if it is found to be construction related.

The timing for any improvement will be agreed between the Engineering Manager and Environmental

Manager based on the level of risk (e.g. a significant risk will require immediate action).

8.5 Compliance Monitoring

The environmental obligations identified for the Project have been incorporated into a comprehensive

verification table contained in Annexure A4. This table will be reviewed and updated by the




Environmental Manager.

A paper based documentation system may also be kept by the Site Environmental Coordinator to support

the electronic review system.

Compliance documentation (e.g. correspondence, records etc) will be kept in folders that may include

cross-references linking the electronic and paper systems.

Details of the key compliance issues arising from the reviews will be provided to the RTA representative

at regular site meetings.

8.6 Environmental Non-conformance, Preventive and Corrective Action Systems

Non-conformances will be resolved according to the Abigroup Company Procedure AR107 Non-

conformance, Corrective and Preventive Action. The Environmental Manager will issue an Environmental

Inspection Report or an Environmental Improvement Notice in response to poor or inappropriate work

methods or environmental controls, equipment selection, maintenance of controls, or other identified

concerns.

An Environmental Inspection Report will be issued for deficiencies that are minor in nature but require

rectification. An Environmental Improvement Notice will be issued for more serious issues that present an

immediate need for action or for repeat non-conformances where a warning is required to be issued for

poor performance.

In the event of any non-conformance:

• the nature of the event will be investigated by the Environmental Manager;

• advice may be sought from a specialist;

• monitoring may be undertaken;

• the effectiveness or need for new/additional controls will be reviewed;

• an appropriate preventative and corrective action will be implemented;

• strategies will be identified to prevent reoccurrence;

• environmental documentation will be reviewed and revised;

• in extreme cases hold points will be placed on the area until appropriate actions have been

undertaken; and

• if the environmental non-conformance is significant it will be documented on the project database.

The following reporting hierarchy describes the level of intervention.

a) Routine Level

Checklists. These are internal documents as the primary documentation to ensure that environmental

safeguards are being implemented on an on-going basis. Non-conformances identified as part of the

weekly inspections will be actioned and closed out in a timeframe agreed to between the Environmental

Manager or Coordinator and relevant member of the construction team on site.

An example is the Weekly Environmental Checklist included as Annexure A5 to this CEMP.

Environmental Inspection Report (EIR) AR703A. These are used to report internal rectification of and




inattention, or careless work that could result in environmental harm of low to moderate consequences.

An EIR is attached in Annexure A5;

Environmental Improvement Notice (EIN) AR703C. This is for a near miss. Immediate intervention is

required because if unchecked it could result in environmental harm or community complaint of moderate

to severe consequences. If there is a potential breach of the environmental commitments, then Abigroup

will notify the RTA within 2 hours and in writing within 24 hours. The EIN is attached in Annexure A5.

b) Significant Level

Environmental Incident Report AR702A. This is for an actual breach of environmental commitments with

physical evidence of minor environmental harm. Action will be taken immediately to isolate the area and

minimise the environmental damage and organise repair work to be undertaken promptly.

This would equate to a reportable incident (Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997) and the

DECCW would be notified. Reporting will be to the following: the Project Director, Abigroup Head Office,

RTA and DECCW. The RTA will be notified within two hours and in writing within 24 hours.

c) Major Level

Environmental Incident Report & Investigation AR702A and AR702B. This is for a breach of environmental

commitments with physical evidence of serious or major environmental harm plus there is also the

potential for impact off the site.

Third parties would be involved (Emergency services, Police or others) and they must be contacted

immediately.

Reporting will be to the following: the Project Director, Abigroup Head Office, RTA, the relevant state

agencies and DECCW. This matter will also involve the Group Environmental Manager.

In all cases, in the event of a non-conformance:

• the nature of the event will be investigated and monitoring may be undertaken;

• advice may be sought from a specialist;

• the effectiveness or need for new/additional controls will be reviewed;

• an appropriate preventative and corrective action will be implemented;

• checks will be made that the preventative and corrective action has been effective;

• strategies will be identified to prevent reoccurrence; and

• environmental documentation will be reviewed.




9 Reporting

The Environmental Manager will prepare a summary report or supply relevant documentation on

environmental matters to the RTA on a monthly basis, with a detailed report on environmental

performance prepared after 6 months of commencement of substantial construction activities and at six

monthly intervals after this time.

Six monthly reporting to the Director-General of DoP relating to environmental performance and

compliance will be undertaken as required by MCoA 31.

Reporting will also be useful in helping the Environmental Manager to identify any recurring issues or

impacts, to develop environmental training programs and identify areas of the CEMP that may require

review.

Reporting will include details on:

• all cases of non-compliance with environmental obligations and the CEMP;

• inspections by agencies and actions resulting from the inspection;

• actioning and reporting of all incidents;

• frequency of environmental checklists and actioning of concerns;

• any RTA issues not addressed after two months.

• monitoring results;

• complaints;

• audits conducted (internal and external);

• additional reporting will include written notification, within 5 days, of a visit to site by DECCW; and

• other as required by MCoA 31 or as requested by DoP.

Additional reports addressing environmental issues will be prepared for the RTA as requested.




10 Review and Improvement of the CEMP

Abigroup’s Environmental Manager will review the CEMP and its operation and implementation at least

every twelve months from construction commencement. Between the scheduled reviews, a register of

issues will be maintained to ensure that any issue raised by internal and external personnel associated

with the Project is recorded.

The purpose of the review is to ensure that the system is meeting the requirements of the standards,

policies and objectives and, if not, to amend the CEMP to ensure compliance. The Project Director will

review and approve changes to the system.

The review will consider:

• client’s comments;

• site personnel comments;

• agency comments;

• audit findings;

• minutes of ERG meetings;

• environmental monitoring records;

• complaints;

• inspections;

• details of corrective and preventative actions taken;

• environmental non-conformances;

• incident reports;

• changes in organisation structures and responsibilities;

• the extent of compliance with objectives and targets and; and

• the effect of changes in standards and legislation.

Acting on the advice of the Project Director, the Environmental Manager will review the various policies

and objectives and approve any changes.

The Environmental Manager will implement any changes arising from the reviews of the policies and/or

the CEMP. Records of such reviews will be maintained by the Environmental Manager.

Annexure A1

Sensitive Area Plans

Confidential information removed to enable public display

Annexure A2

Aspects, Impacts and Risk Assessment Register

Annexure A2 - HEx Environmental Aspects Impacts Risk Assessment Register Rev0 Page 1 of 4

Risk Level Prior to Mitigation

Key Issue Construction Aspects Potential Impacts

Low

Medium

Significant

High

Extreme

Indicative Mitigation Measures

(to be considered and where applicable elaborated on in associated management documents)

Management Documents /

Training Required

• Complaints from neighbours, including loss

of amenity, dust in living areas, swimming pools etc;

X

• Potential adverse health effects X

• Aesthetic effects X

• Increase in particulates and other pollutants in air

X

• Degradation of water quality and other aspects of the natural environment

X

Air Quality • General earthworks

• Vegetation clearing

• Open excavation works

• Spoil handling / stockpiling

• Vehicular movements on unsealed roads

• Material haulage / transport

• Quarrying

• Operation of plant and equipment

• Batch Plant

• Compound

• Blasting • Exceedence of dust limits from site X

• Induct personnel on air quality issues and safeguards

• Use water carts on unsealed surfaces and stockpiles.

• Modify or cease operations during high winds.

• All trucks on public roads to cover loads

• Vehicles, equipment, machinery used and all facilities – designed, operated and maintained to control the emission of smoke, dust and fumes.

• All disturbed areas stabilised, revegetated and/or landscaped as soon as practicable.

• Keep public roads free of tracked mud/dust (rumble grids or stabilised exits)

• No burning or incineration of any material at any time.

• Weather station on site

• Dust monitoring

• AQMP

• CMSs

• Complaints procedure

• Induction

• Loss of habitat for threatened species X

• Potential longer term impacts associated with increased habitat fragmentation

X

• Direct impact to threatened flora or fauna during construction

X

• Introduction and spread of weeds in plant, equipment, topsoil etc

X

• Clearing native vegetation greater than allowed maximum

X

• Increased sediment load on waterways affecting aquatic species

X

• Chemical spill impacting aquatic and other ecosystems

X

• Incorrect species establish during revegetation

X

• Reduced topsoil quality if not stockpiled appropriately

X

Biodiversity • Clearing of native vegetation

• Heavy machinery operation

• Parking locations of plant and equipment

• Stockpile / haul road construction near vegetation

• Creek crossing construction / operation

• Plant and equipment import to site

• Revegetation

• Topsoil import and management

• Seed not viable following storage X

• Induct personnel on biodiversity issues and safeguards

• Prior to construction – identify and fence all significant flora and fauna areas required to be protected

• Minimise clearing of all vegetation during design and throughout construction

• Two stage clearing process for habitat trees

• Pre-clearing survey and permits

• Ecologist present during clearing

• Locate and construct fauna crossings to link habitat in consultation with DECCW

• Implement ongoing weeding and weed monitoring programs to remove noxious plant species and weeds

• Ensure plant and equipment is clean prior to arrival at site. Clean prior to use if not.

• Topsoil to be certified as weed free if imported from off site

• Disturbed areas will be monitored for effective soil stabilisation and restoration and rehabilitation.

• Keep bridge piers away from low flow areas of creek crossings where possible to minimise impact on aquatic habitat

• Design and construct all creek crossings to maintain fish passage in consultation with I&I NSW

• Test seed viability prior to undertaking revegetation

• Implement mitigation measures outlined in the ‘Soil and Water Quality” section

• FFMP

• CMSs

• Pre clearing permits

• Induction

• Impact to identified heritage items prior to completion of S90 changes and official construction approval

X

• Impact (machinery, vibration, stockpiles)

during the construction period to identified sites not to be impacted

X

• Impact to undiscovered or undocumented heritage sites

X

Aboriginal Heritage

• Early works e.g fencing, geotech, survey, bores, services relocations

• Initial clearing and/or grubbing;

• Initial removal of topsoil;

• Construction of site

compounds and spoil / mulch and / or equipment stockpile areas; and

• Temporary access roads during construction.

• Future works outside alignment or S90 areas

• Blasting

• General construction

• Failure to notify and properly manage discovered objects

X

• Induct personnel on heritage issues and safeguards

• Protect identified heritage items with protective fencing or flagging from being disturbed during construction.

• Regular inspection of heritage protection fencing

• Design and construction to limit footprint to area approved in S90 consent once finalised

• Develop and implement chance find procedures if newly discovered heritage item is discovered during construction

• AFG meetings

• Input into S90 investigation locations pre-construction

• AHMP • CMSs • Induction • Chance find

procedures • Early works EMP • SAPs




Low

Medium

Significant

High

Extreme




Training Required

• Impact to identified heritage items not to be impacted

X

• Vibration damage during the construction period to identified sites

X

Non-Aboriginal Heritage

• Early works e.g fencing,

geotech, survey, bores, services relocations

• Initial clearing and/or grubbing of vegetation;

• Initial removal of topsoil;

• Construction of site

compounds and spoil / mulch and / or equipment stockpile areas; and

• Temporary access roads during construction

• Blasting

• General construction

• Impact to undiscovered or undocumented heritage sites

X

• Induct personnel on heritage issues and safeguards

• Protect identified heritage items with protective fencing or flagging from being disturbed during construction.

• Regular inspection of heritage protection fencing

• Develop and implement chance find procedures if newly discovered heritage item is discovered during construction

• HHMP • CMSs • Induction • Chance find

procedures • Early works EMP • SAPs

• Noise impacts on sensitive receivers during

construction (Exceedance of construction criteria)

X

• Vibration impacts on nearby receptors causing annoyance

X

• Vibration impacts on nearby receivers causing structural damage

X

Noise and Vibration

• Site establishment

• Earthworks

• Batch plant deliveries and operation

• Bridge works

• Piling

• Paving

• Saw cutting

• Other out of hours works

• Blasting

• General deliveries

• Crushing

• Rock hammering

• Works outside approved hours without authorisation

X

• Community liaison (agreements where applicable) with local communities and affected residents

• Adherence to working hours in EIS, MCoA , EPL and NVMP unless otherwise approved

• Toolboxes on approved hours and out of hours requirements

• Design of compound and batch plants to minimise noise

• If reasonable and feasible, noise barriers, earth mounds or other mitigating devices

• Allowance for “respite periods” for noisy activities where reasonable and feasible

• Construction equipment selected, operated and maintained to minimise noise impacts and where necessary fitted with silencers and “smart” reversing alarms.

• Noise monitoring to monitor predicted vs actual impact levels

• Managing / directing construction vehicle routes and speed of vehicles.

• Modelling vibration impacts and monitoring where impacts are predicted

• Vibration monitoring during blasting

• Establish and maintain complaints management system

• Dilapidation surveys on potentially impacted buildings

• NVMP • CMSs • Blasting Strategy • Induction • Out of hours works

protocol • Early works EMP • SAPs • Complaints

Procedure

• Dirty water not captured and or cleaned and leaves site

X

• Dirty water discharge from basins (Breach of EPL conditions)

X

• Contamination of sed basins and /or waterways from spills

X

• Disturbance to creeks from access road construction

X

Soil and Water Quality

• Clearing and grubbing

• Earthworks

• Delivery, storage and handling of fuels and chemicals.

• Maintenance of plant and

equipment, including servicing and refuelling;

• Sed basin management

• Drainage works

• Concrete works

• Batch plant

• Temp access road construction

/ removal from waterway areas

• Paving / curing compounds

• Site effluent management

• Piling activities near waterways

• Effluent escape and impact on waterways x

• Appropriately designed erosion control structures (e.g sedimentation basins,

ERSED-straw bales, silt fences and sand bags) will be installed, maintained and cleaned regularly to mitigate risk of water pollution exiting the site.

• Locate spoil stockpiles, plant and equipment away from drainage lines, watercourses or stormwater drains.

• Install clean water diversions to ensure clean and dirty water are mot mixed on site

• Storage and vehicle movements and parking areas will be sealed or stabilised as early during works as practicable.

• Wheel cleaning devices at exit of all sites where required

• Storage, refuelling or maintenance of equipment will be undertaken in designated areas away from all drains / watercourses, where practicable.

• Buffer zones of vegetation will be maintained for as long as practicable adjacent to waterways or other engineering methods employed to protect water quality.

• Rehabilitation and landscaping works of disturbed areas will be undertaken as soon as the works at grade are completed.

• Appropriately designed, implemented and maintained silt control systems to mitigate risk of water pollution during upgrade of the creek bridges.

• SWMP • CMSs • Induction • ERSED training

• Primary ESCP

• Early works EMP • SAPs • Discharge procedures




Low

Medium

Significant

High

Extreme




Training Required

• Tanin runoff from mulch X

• Litter in waterways X

• General litter generation / management

• Plant and equipment washout

• Mulch storage / use

• Oil and fuel spill in waterways or sensitive area

X

• Concrete washout locations defined and constructed appropriately

• Spill kits located and stocked in chemical use areas

• Consult / confirm with I&I NSW and DECCW if required for temp access road construction / removal methods

• Employ and regularly consult with Soil Conservationist

• Ensure waste facilities are managed appropriately

• Keep mulch stockpiles away from creek where practicable

• Transport, storage and handling of hazardous chemicals in accordance with MSDS requirements

• Groundwater interception and ingress into excavations

X

• Reduction in access to local groundwater supplies for adjacent users

X

• Reduction of aquifer storage X

• Changes to the natural groundwater flow in the area surrounding the Project due to compaction of the road surface

X

• Contamination of groundwater due to construction activities

X

Water Management

• Extraction of groundwater

• Water use for dust

suppression, washing of plant and equipment, landscaping, compaction etc

• Water use for drinking water, hand washing, toilets etc

• Excavation works below the water table

• Use of water for concrete batching

• Quarrying

• Mine void dewatering • Unnecessary use of town water as opposed to recycled water for non-potable purposes

X

• Look at “Turkeys Nest” type process for storing captured stormwater from sed basins

• Prioritise the use of captured surface water over groundwater or potable water

• Utilise water from STPs or existing dams where possible

• Reuse / recycle water where possible

• If used, monitor groundwater to ensure recharge rates and drawdown levels remain sustainable

• Minimise excavations proposed to intercept groundwater

• Develop and implement groundwater interception protocol and consult with NoW

• Hydrogeologist to undertake bore viability investigations if water use proposed – all bores to be licenced by NoW

•

• SWMP • CMSs • Induction • Early works EMP • SAPs

• Restriction to flow paths causing localised flooding

X

• Changes to flood levels – increased impact to upstream receivers

X

Flooding & Drainage

• Waterway crossings

• Transverse drainage

• Longitudinal drainage

• Bridge pier locations

• Bridge openings

• Haul and bridge roads

• Stormwater inflow to site – clean stormwater getting mixed with dirty site water

X

• Design drainage structures to cope with design flood events and EIS commitments & SWTC?

• Establish clean water diversions early in Project

• Design drainage to take dirty water to sed basins or alternate water quality structure in consultation with DECCW and Soil Conservationist

• Design and build temporary creek crossings to be stabilised and minimise scour / erosion in consultation with I&I NSW and DECCW

• SWMP • CMSs • Induction •

• Demand on local resources – local quarries / suppliers

X

• ERSED issues from cuts / batters / stockpiles

X

• Sensitive area damage from stockpiling X

• Contaminated land / ASS / ASR X

Spoil and Fill • Cuts

• Fill areas

• Quarries

• Haulage of spoil and fill

• Stockpiling

• Slumping of topsoil or stockpiles X

• Design for balanced earthworks

• Refer to mitigation measures stated in the Air Quality (Dust) and other sections above.

• Off site spoil movements to be monitored and tracked on the site waste disposal

register as per the EPA guidelines, including characterisation of the spoil to determine correct disposal locations and volumes.

• Spoil to be beneficially reused, on or off site, where applicable. Includes reuse

of excavated material, either as fill, or as earth mounds for noise control, or beautification, shielding or revegetation mounds on site.

• Loads accessing public roads to be adequately covered to prevent any loss of material, which may cause driver safety issues

• Stockpile locations to meet MCoA requirements or be included in CEMP for approval from DoP

• Any potentially contaminated land to be managed in accordance with Contaminated land procedure

• Ensure material suppliers have adequate approval consent for the amount of material being supplied

• Develop and implement ASS and ASR strategies

• SFMP • CMSs • Contaminated land

procedure • Induction • Early works EMP • SAPs • ASS / ASR strategy

Waste Management

• Generation of waste during construction activities including building materials,

• Excessive waste being directed to landfill X

• Apply waste hierarchy principles – avoid-reduce-reuse-recycle - dispose.

• Waste materials contained in waste bins or other suitable containers, and

• WRMP • CMSs




Low

Medium

Significant

High

Extreme




Training Required

• Contaminated waste not correctly disposed of

X

• Poor waste management leading to untidy waste areas and potential loss of waste from site

X

• Waste reporting not undertaken in accordance with legislation

X

excess unsuitable spoil material, vegetation material, tyres, chemicals, batteries, drums etc

• Waste disposal

• Waste tracking / reporting

• Demolition of structures

• Plant maintenance

• Excess concrete produced

collected for recycling, reuse or disposal by the licensed waste contractor.

• Separate, contain, manage and dispose contaminated waste to prevent

migration and further contamination whilst maintaining compliance with NSW DECCW requirements.

• Label and store all liquid waste containers in a bunded area prior to removal off-site.

• Undertake regular inspections of the worksite and waste storage areas to ensure litter / debris is regularly cleaned up and contained on site.

• Do not over order materials. Only order required quantities that will be used

• Induction • Waste register

• General public aesthetic impacts

X

Visual Impact,

Landscaping and Rehabilitation

• Cut and fill finishes

• Bridge design

• Revegetation / landscaping

• Removal of visually prominent native vegetation

• Evening / night works

• Compound management

• Noise wall design / construction

• Lighting • Client and agencies not satisfied with X

• Landscape and rehabilitation plan including extensive planting in visually sensitive areas will be developed and implemented.

• Landscape treatments will incorporate the surrounding landscape types and vegetation patterns

• Embankments and cuttings will be stabilised by the use of appropriate landscape treatments

• The use of night-lighting will be minimised during the construction phase and directed away from residential areas.

• Site compounds and areas surrounding them will be kept tidy and be regularly cleaned and maintained.

• Consultation with appropriate stakeholders on landscape and rehabilitation issues

• Shade cloth and Abigroup cloth on relevant fencing

• Long term stockpile management

• LSP • CMS • Induction

• Non-compliance with CEMP, MCoA, legislative requirements X

• Failure to follow requirements of Sub Plans / procedures X

• Failure to report environmental incidents X

• Inconsistent advice to construction personnel X

General

Environmental Management

• Environmental management / supervision

• Incident response

• Inadequate response to environmental emergency

X

• Ensure all HEx environmental personnel are trained in the CEMP and all associated documents

• Regular toolboxes highlight upcoming or past issues or incidents

• Training for all personnel with responsibilities listed in the CEMp and Sub Plans

• Inclusion of control measures from CEMP and Sub Plans into relevant CMSs

• Regular review of environmental management documents

• Regular review of compliance with environmental management documents

• Regular enviro team meetings

• Environmental Manager to be involved in design and construction meetings

• Training in environmental emergency response

• CEMP / Sub Plans

• Procedures

• CMSS

• Compliance Tracking Program

• Lessons learnt register

• Audits

Hunter Expressway Design and Construct

Annexure A3

Legislation Relevant to the Project


Legislation Key Requirements Relevance to the Project

Environmental

Planning and

Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) (DoP)

• The Project is deemed Part 3A of the EP&A

Act as critical infrastructure. Any changes not

consistent with the existing Part 3A approval require additional assessment and approval. Modification to planning approval will be required for any significant changes or additional requirements for the Project.

• MCoA to be complied with for the Project, including reporting to the Director-General.

• Abigroup to construct the project in accordance with the MCoA

• Abigroup to advise the RTA of any changes that require assessment, through the completion of appropriate EA or Consistency Report, prior to construction of the component(s).

Protection of the

Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act)

(DECCW )

• An Environment Protection Licence (EPL) is

required under Schedule 1 the POEO Act.

• Requirement to prevent pollution and duty to notify the DECCW of any environmental harm.

• EPL to be obtained by the Abigroup prior to the commencement of any scheduled activity

• Abigroup are to prevent pollution and notify the DECCW of any existing or potential environmental harm.

Contaminated Land

Management Act 1997

(DECCW)

• Establishes a process for investigating and (where appropriate) remediation of land where contamination presents a significant

risk of harm to human health or some other aspect of the environment.

• Abigroup to identify and manage contamination in accordance with the Act.

Water Management Act 2000 (NOW)

• Do not deposit material, excavate, or remove material within a watercourse bank, shore or bed, or on land 40 metres inland, or interfere with the likely flow of water to such a body, without a controlled activity approval.

• Public authorities are exempt from the need to obtain a controlled activity approval.

Water Act, 1912

(NOW)

• Requires licences be obtained for activities including extraction of groundwater,

interception of aquifers and extraction of water from creeks or rivers

• A licence will be obtained for any groundwater or surface water to be utilised

or impacted / intercepted for or by construction

National Parks and

Wildlife Act 1974 (NPW Act)

(DECCW)

• A consent is required if an Aboriginal place, relic, or site is to be damaged or destroyed or approval if disturbance is required.

• Section 90 consent has been obtained for the project. Abigroup will conduct operations in accordance with the consent

Occupational Health and Safety

Act 2000 (OHS Regulation 2001)

(WorkCover)

• Storage and transport of dangerous goods in to be in accordance with the Act. Licence

required for storage and/or transport of prescribed quantities of dangerous goods.

• Abigroup is to obtain licenses where licensable quantities of dangerous goods

exceed WorkCover specifications (Employee Relations & OHS Manager responsible).

Road and Rail

Transport (Dangerous Goods) Act 1997 (DECCW, WorkCover)

• Prescribes requirements for the safe transport of dangerous goods

• Transportation of all dangerous goods must

be undertaken in a safe manner when over prescribed quantities, including record keeping and signage requirements

Environmentally

Hazardous Chemicals Act, 1985 (DECCW)

• Prescribes requirements for the safe use of hazardous chemicals

• If environmentally hazardous chemicals are

used or disposed of, relevant licences will be obtained. Applies mainly if asbestos or contaminated materials are encountered during the project

Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity

Conservation Act,1999 (DEWHA)

• Applicable to environmental impacts on Commonwealth land and impacts on matters of national significance. The project must comply with the terms of the EPBC Act approval

• If listed threatened species of national significance are discovered, they must not be killed or inured and the DEWHA must be notified.


Legislation Key Requirements Relevance to the Project

Waste Avoidance

and Resource Recovery Act, 2001 (DECCW)

• To reduce environmental harm and provide

for the reduction in waste generation in line with ESD principles.

• The objective of the Act will be addressed through the Waste and Reuse Management Plan (WRMP), including avoiding, reduce, reuse and recycling waste.

Native Vegetation

Act, 2003

(DECCW – NPWS Branch)

• To provide for, encourage and promote the

management of native vegetation in accordance with ESD principles.

• As the Project has been approved under part 3A of the EP&A Act, DECCW (NPWS) authorisation is not required. Abigroup will however, consult the DECCW as defined by the MCoA.

Noxious Weeds Act

1993 (I&I NSW)

• This Act requires occupiers of land to control noxious weeds required under control categories specified in relation to the weeds concerned. There are five classes of noxious weeds that must be managed as specified in the Act

• Classified weeds that are present on the project site or establish themselves during construction must be eradicated or managed in accordance with the Act.

Pesticides Act 1999 (DECCW)

• This Act promotes the protection of human health, environment, property and trade in relation to the use of pesticides. It is an

offence under the Act to use pesticides in a manner that causes harm to the public and threatened species or populations

• Pesticides may be used for weed eradication prior to landscaping and during the planting establishment period. If so, notification will

be made as per the requirements of RTA Specification G36

Local Government

Act, 1993 (Relevant Councils)

• Installation of sewage treatment facilities • Relevant Councils will be consulted on the installation of sewage treatment facilities in their jurisdiction

Fisheries

Management Act 1994 (I&I NSW)

• The objects of this Act include:

o to conserve fish stocks and key fish habitats;

o to conserve threatened species, populations and ecological communities of fish and marine vegetation; and

• (c) to promote ecologically sustainable development, including the conservation of biological diversity.

• Abigroup will consult with I&I NSW on all

works potentially affecting waterways to

ensure relevant requirements are incorporated into the design and construction of these aspects.

Heritage Act 1977 (NSW)

• Provides protection for the State’s heritage. • If any indigenous or non indigenous heritage items are discovered, stop work in that area and notify the Heritage Council in accordance with section 146(a) of the Act.

Threatened Species

Conservation Act 1995

• Relates to the protection of species, ecological communities, populations and critical habitat listed as endangered or vulnerable.

• Personnel and sub contractors will be made

aware of requirements to avoid areas containing listed species and populations.

• DECCW will be notified if any new

threatened species or populations are identified during construction

Dangerous Goods Act 1975

• Requirements for licenses to store and transport dangerous goods.

• Approval will be sought from WorkCover to

store fuel and chemicals on site that exceed licensable quantities

Rural Fires Act 1997

• Establishes the NSW Rural Fire Service and

define its functions and to make provision for the prevention, mitigation and suppression of rural fires.

• Approval will be sought from the Rural Fire

Service prior to any burning, or any other activity that could cause a rural fire.

• Total Fire Ban declarations will be complied

with by Abigroup, except where exemptions are sought.


Annexure A4

Compliance Tables Template

Review By /

Consultation With

Addressed in (Relevant

Report/Plan)Comment

Primary Secondary

MCoA 1 1 General The proposal shall be carried out in accordance with:

i. the original request for approval of the proposal, including:

• Proposed Highway Link – F3 Freeway to Branxton, Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (Connell Wagner, June

1995);

• Proposed Highway Link – F3 Freeway to Branxton, Fauna Impact Statement (FIS) (Connell Wagner, January 1997)

and accompanying documentation, Flora and Fauna Report (Mount King Ecological Surveys, 1995), Fauna Survey

Greta Deviation (Connell Wagner, 1996) and Herptofauna Survey (Richard Wells, 1995);

• Additional Flora and Fauna Assessment (AFFA) (Connell Wagner, May 2001), to supplement the original FIS;

• Representations Report (three volumes) (RTA, October 2001);

• Supplementary Review of Environmental Factors for the Allandale to Illalong Section Comparison of Options

(SREF) (Connell Wagner, August 2000);

• Kurri Sand Swamp Woodland Recovery Assessment (Biosis Research, August 2001), a report commissioned jointly

by the RTA and NPWS;

• Additional Environmental and Engineering Assessment (Connell Wagner, May 2001); and

• Compensatory Habitat Proposal and Candidate Areas – Stage 2 Report (Connell Wagner, September 2001);MCoA 1 1 General The proposal shall be carried out in accordance with:

ii. the staged construction modification request (MOD-10-1-2006-i), including:

• correspondence from the RTA to the Department, dated 20 December 2005, accompanied by F3 Freeway to

Branxton Link – Modification to Permit Staged Construction (Acacia Environmental Planning Pty Ltd, September

2005);MCoA 1 1 General The proposal shall be carried out in accordance with:

iii. the alignment and ancillary infrastructure modification request (07_0033 Mod 1), including:

• correspondence from the RTA to the Department, dated 12 March 2007;

• F3 Freeway to Branxton Link: Modification to the Approved Project Environmental Assessment (Acacia

Environmental Planning Pty Ltd, March 2007);

• F3 Freeway to Branxton Link: Threatened Species Assessment for Proposed Design Changes (Biosis Research,

January 2007);

• Noise Assessment: National Network, F3 to Branxton Link (Atkins Acoustics, February 2007);

• Socioeconomic Analysis of the Proposed Tuckers Lane to Black Creek Modification (Centre for International

Economics, January 2005); and

• F3 Freeway to Branxton Link: Submissions Report (Stuart J Hill Pty Ltd, June 2007);MCoA 1 1 The proposal shall be carried out in accordance with:

iv. Modificatin request (07_0033 Mod 2), including:

• Hunter Expressway Proposed modification to the project approval (Bowditch Group, February 2010); and

v. The conditions of this approval.

MCoA 3 3 General In the event of an inconsistency between:

i. the conditions of this approval and any document listed from condition 1i to 1iv inclusive, the conditions of this

approval shall prevail to the extent of the inconsistency; and

ii. Any document listed from condition 1i to 1iv inclusive, and any other document listed from condition 1i ti 1iv

inclusive, the most recent document shall prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.

MCoA 8 8 General Legislation/Approvals At least one month prior to commencement of construction (or within such period as otherwise agreed by the

Director-General), the Proponent shall submit for approval of the Director-General a compliance report detailing

compliance with all relevant conditions that apply prior to commencement of construction and shall address:

i. the dates of submissions of the various studies and/or requirements of various relevant conditions, and their

approval and terms of approval; and

ii. action taken or proposed to implement the recommendations made in terms of approvals and/or studies.

DoP

Environmental Aspect

Description

Source

MCoA 9 9 General Legislation/Approvals At least one month prior to commissioning of the proposal (or discrete sections of the proposal as agreed by the

Director-General), the Proponent shall submit for approval of the Director-General a compliance report detailing

compliance with all relevant conditions that apply prior to commencement of operation and shall address:

i. the dates of submissions of the various studies and/or requirements of various relevant conditions, and their

approval and terms of approval; and

ii. action taken or proposed to implement the recommendations made in terms of approvals and/or studies.

The Period of one month referred to in this condition may be altered as agreed by the Director-General.

DoP

MCoA 10 10 General The Proponent shall endeavour, as far as possible, to resolve any dispute with relevant public authorities arising

out of the implementation of the conditions of this approval. Should this not be possible, the matter shall be

referred to the Director-General and, if the matter cannot be resolved, then to the Minister for resolution. The

Minister’s determination of the disagreement shall be final and binding on all parties.MCoA 12 12 Stakeholder

Engagement

The Proponent shall record details of all complaints received during construction and ensure that an

initial response to the complaint is provided within 24 hours and a detailed response within 10 days.

Information on all complaints received shall be made available on request to the Director-General

and all relevant government agencies.MCoA 13 13 Stakeholder

Engagement

The Proponent shall nominate an appropriate person(s) to receive, log, track and respond to

complaints within the specified timeframe. The name and contact details of this person(s) shall be

provided to the relevant Council(s) and the Director-General upon appointment or upon any changes

to that appointment

relevant Council

DoP

MCoA 15 15 Stakeholder

Engagement

Prior to the commencement of construction and then at three-monthly intervals, the Proponent shall

advertise in relevant local newspapers the nature of the works proposed for the forthcoming three

months, the areas in which these works are proposed to occur, the hours of operation and a contact

telephone number.MCoA 16 16 Stakeholder

Engagement

The Proponent shall ensure that the local community and businesses are kept informed (by

appropriate means such as: local newsletters; leaflets; newspaper advertisements; and community

noticeboards; etc.) of the progress of the project, including any traffic disruptions and controls,

construction of temporary detours and work required outside the nominated working hours, prior to

such works being undertaken.MCoA 17 17 Stakeholder Engagement The Proponent shall establish a project internet site prior to the commencement of construction and maintain the

internet site until 6 months after commencement of operation of the Project. The internet site shall contain

monthly updates of work progress and consultation activities, inclding but not be limited to:

(i) a descrition of relevant approval authorities and their areas of responsibility;

(ii) a list of environmental management reports that are publicly available and the executive summaries of those

reports;

iii. minutes of meetings with focus groups identified in the Community Engagement Strategy;

iv. newsletters every three months;

v. contact names and phone numbers of the project communications staff; and

vi. 24 hour toll-free complaints contact telephone number.

Updates of work progress and construction activities shall be provided more frequently where significant changes

in the noise impacts are expected.

NB: RTA TO UNDERTAKE - CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE RELEVANT INFORMATION TO RTAMCoA 18 18 Stakeholder Engagement The Proponent shall prepare and implement a Community Engagement Strategy for the project. This Strategy shall

be designed to provide mechanisms to facilitate communication between the Proponent, the Contractor, the

Environmental Management Representative, Council and local community (broader and local stakeholders) on the

detailed design, progress and the related environmental management of the project. The Strategy shall include,

but not necessarily limited to:

(a) identification of stakeholders to be consulted as part of the Strategy, including affected and adjoining

landowners;

(b) procedures and mechanisms for the regular distribution of information to stakeholders on the progress of the

project, detailed design and matters associated with environmental management;

(c) procedures and mechanisms through which stakeholders can discuss or provide feedback to the Proponent

and/or Environmental Management Representative in relation to the environmental management, detailed design

and delivery of the project;

MCoA 18 18 Stakeholder Engagement Key issues that should be addressed in the Community Engagement Strategy should include (but not necessarily be

limited to):

(i) traffic management (including property access);

(ii) community infrastructure;

(iii) property acquisition;

(iv) business impacts;

(v) landscaping / urban design matters;

(vi) heritage:

(vii) construction activities; and

(viii) noise and vibration mitigation and management.

The Proponent shall maintain and implement the Strategy throughout construction. The Strategy shall be

approved by the Director General prior to the commencement of construction unless otherwise agreed by the

Director General.

MCoA 19 19 General The Proponent shall employ a Environmental Management Representative (EMR) who demonstrates compliance

with AS/NZS ISO 14012:1996 Guidelines for Environmental Auditing : Qualification criteria for environmental

auditors.

NOTE: RTA TO NOMINATE THE EMR, AND RTA AND CONTRACTOR JOINTLY ENGAGE THE EMR THROUGH THE

DEED OF APPOINTMENT OF EMRMCoA 20 20 General The EMR shall be available during construction activity at the site and be present on-site during any critical

construction activities as defined in the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).

MCoA 21 21 General The EMR shall:

i. have responsibility for considering and advising on matters specified in the conditions of approval and

compliance with such;

ii. review and approve induction and training program for all persons involved in the construction activities and

monitor implementation;

iii. periodically audit the environmental activities to evaluate the implementation, effectiveness and level of

compliance of on-site construction activities with the CEMP and associated plans and procedures, including

carrying out site inspections at least fortnightly;

iv. record and provide a written report of non-conformances with the CEMP and require mitigation measures to

avoid or minimise any adverse impacts on the environment or report required changes to the CEMP;

v. direct the contractor to stop work immediately where considered necessary, if in the view of the EMR an

unacceptable impact on the environment is likely to occur, or require other reasonable steps to be taken to avoid

or minimise any adverse impacts;

vi. review corrective and preventative actions to ensure the implementation of recommendations made from the

MCoA 24 (2010

modification)

24 Project/Management PlansStakeholder

Engagement

Prior to the commencement of construction, or as otherwise agreed by the Director General, the proponent shall

prepare and implement a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) in consultation with DECCW,

NSW I&I, relevant Councils, and all relevant utility/service providers. The CEMP shall outline the environmental

management practices and procedures that are to be followed during construction and shall be prepared in

accordance with the Guideline for the preparation of Environmental Management Plans (DIPNR 2004).

The CEMP shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:

(i) a description of all relevant activities to be undertaken during construction of the project including an indication

of stages of construction, where relevant;

(ii) statutory and other obligations that the Proponent is required to fulfil during construction, including all

approvals, consultations and agreements required from authorities and other stakeholders, and key legislation and

policies;

(iii) define the role, responsibility, authority, accountability and reporting of personnel relevant to compliance with

DECCW

DII NSW

relevant Councils

relevant

utility/service

providers

MCoA 30 (2010

modification)

30 Project/Management PlansStakeholder

Engagement

The Proponent shall prepare Construction Method Statements (CMS) identified in the CEMP required by condition

24. CMSs must be certified by the EMR as being in accordance with the Conditions of Approval and all

undertakings made in the EIS, Representations Report, and CEMP.

MCoA 30 (2010

modification)

30 Project/Management Plans Each CMS shall include, but not be limited to:

i. construction activities and processes associated with the relevant construction site(s), including staging and

timing of the proposed works;

ii. specific hours of operation for all key elements including off-site movements;

iii. cover specific environmental management objectives and strategies for the environmental system elements

and include, but not be limited to: noise and vibration; air quality; water quality; erosion and sedimentation;

access and traffic; property acquisition and/or adjustments; heritage and archaeology; flora and fauna,

groundwater; acid sulfate soils, contamination, spoil stockpiling and disposal; waste/resource management; weed

management; flooding and stormwater control; geotechnical issues; visual screening, landscaping and

rehabilitation; hazards and risks; energy use, resource use and recycling; and utilities; and

MCoA 30 (2010

modification)

30 Project/Management Plans iv. address, but not be limited to:

a. identification of the statutory and other obligations which the Proponent is required to fulfil during project

construction, including all approvals and consultations/agreements required from other authorities, utility/service

providers and stakeholders, and key legislation and policies which control the Proponent’s construction of the

project;

b. measures to avoid and/or control the occurrence of environmental impacts;

c. measures (where practicable and cost effective) to provide positive environmental offsets to unavoidable

environmental impacts;

d. definition of the role, responsibility, authority, accountability and reporting of personnel relevant to compliance

with the CMS;

e. site specific environmental management techniques and processes for all construction processes which are

important for the quality of the environment and safety in respect of permanent and/or temporary works;

f. site specific monitoring, inspection and test plans for all activities and environmental qualities

MCoA 31 31 Project/Management Plans The Proponent shall submit to the Director-General reports in respect of the environmental performance of the

construction works and compliance with the CEMP, all relevant CMSs and any other relevant conditions of this

approval. The reports shall be prepared six months after the start of construction and thereafter at six monthly

intervals or at other such periods as requested by the Director-General to ensure adequate environmental

performance over the duration of the construction works. The report(s) shall include, but not be limited to,

information on:

i. applications for consents, licences and approvals, and responses from relevant authorities;

ii. implementation and effectiveness of environmental controls and conditions relating to the work undertaken;

iii. identification of construction impact predictions made in the EIS and any supplementary studies and details of

the extent to which actual impacts reflected the predictions;

iv. details and analysis of results of environmental monitoring;

v. number and details of any complaints, including summary of main areas of complaint, action taken, response

DoP

DECCW

DLWC

NPWS

DII NSW

relevant Councils

MCoA 32 32 Project/Management Plans The Proponent shall ensure that it has an internal audit system and that internal audits are undertaken and

certified by the EMR every three (3) months to ensure compliance with the EMP, the conditions of approval and

all other relevant licences and approvals. Each audit must be completed within 6 weeks of the end of the 3 month

period and be made available to the Director-General upon request.MCoA 43 43 Property Access/Boundaries The Proponent shall ensure that existing access to properties fronting the highway are maintained throughout the

construction period. The Proponent shall ensure that any access way affected by the proposal is reinstated to an

equivalent standard or that adequate compensation is negotiated with the relevant landowner(s).

MCoA 44 44 Property Access/Boundaries The Proponent shall consult on a regular basis with all affected landowners regarding any practical and cost

effective measures to minimise impacts which may be implemented prior to the commencement of construction

or within such time as agreed with the relevant landowner.

affected landowners

MCoA 45 45 Traffic Management Access The Proponent shall consult with all relevant Councils to develop management techniques for

construction traffic on local roads, prior to commencement of construction.

relevant Councils

MCoA 46 46 Traffic Management Stakeholder

Engagement

The Proponent shall monitor the use of local roads by construction heavy vehicle traffic in

consultation with all relevant Councils and shall consult with the Councils to develop measures to

minimise and/or restrict the use of local roads by heavy vehicle traffic if so required.

relevant Councils

MCoA 47 47 Dilapidation A road dilapidation report shall be prepared for all non-arterial roads likely to be used by construction traffic prior

to commencement of construction and after construction is complete. A copy of the report shall be provided to all

relevant Councils. Any damage resulting from the construction of the project, aside from that resulting from

normal wear and tear, shall be repaired at the cost of the Proponent.

Note: Nothing in Condition of Approval No. 45 or Condition of Approval No. 47 shall be taken as restricting the

Proponent from negotiating an alternative payment for damage to local roads with all relevant Councils, subject to

the agreement of the Council.

relevant Councils

MCoA 48 48 Flora/Fauna The Proponent shall implement the conditions contained in Section 9 of the ‘Concurrence Report for the Proposed

F3 to Branxton Highway Link’ (NPWS 2001).

MCoA 51 51 Flora/Fauna Project/Management

Plans

The Proponent shall prepare, in consultation with the Department and NPWS, a detailed Flora and Fauna

Management Sub Plan. The Sub Plan shall be prepared prior to construction and shall be consistent with NPWS

Concurrence Condition No. 15 regarding EMPs. The Sub Plan shall include but not be limited to:

i. all those matters identified in the NPWS’s Concurrence Condition No. 15;

ii. strategies for seed collection and revegetation;

iii. a fauna risk assessment to identify:

a. which fauna species need to be targeted for measures to ensure safe transverse crossing of the roadway;

b. mitigation measures to be implemented;

c. the likely effectiveness of proposed mitigation measures ie design and location; and

d. further mitigation strategies.

iv. identification of measures proposed to be taken to protect vegetated areas outside the direct impact zone,

control impacts due to spillage, spread of debris and refuse, and movement and storage of materials and

equipment.

MCoA 57 57 Flora/Fauna The Proponent shall, prior to construction, employ a qualified ecologist approved by the NPWS, to identify and

clearly mark all remnant patches of native vegetation, threatened flora species and communities adjacent to the

areas proposed to be cleared in order to ensure minimal disturbance to native vegetation, and undertake pre-

clearance surveys to search, trap, and release fauna that may be impacted by construction activities. In addition,

the qualified ecologist shall be responsible for ensuring NPWS’s Conditions of Concurrence Nos. 8 & 9 are met.NPWS

MCoA 58 58 Flora/Fauna Structures Any tree hollow roosts for bats in the areas to be cleared are to be relocated. If this is not possible, then an

artificial bat roost shall be provided in adjacent vegetation prior to clearing.

MCoA 59 59 Flora/Fauna Where possible, seeds of locally native species shall be collected prior to the commencement of construction to

provide seed stock for revegetation purposes to the satisfaction of a qualified bushland regeneration officer

acceptable to the NPWS. Topsoil and leaf mulch shall be stripped and stored for placement back in the vegetation

zone from where it was removed subject to Condition of Approval No. 63.

NOTE: RTA HAS COLLECTED SOME SEEDS

NPWS

MCoA 60 60 Flora/Fauna Unless otherwise approved in writing by the DECC and the Director-General, the Proponent shall not clear any

more than 182 hectares of native vegetation as part of the proposal. Clearing of native vegetation shall be

undertaken generally consistent with the documents referred to under condition 1iii of this approval.

NB: THIS AREA COVERS BOTH THE D&C AND ALLIANCE SECTIONS - REFER TO CLEARING LIMIT IN THE SWTC,

APPENDIX 4

MCoA 62 62 Flora/Fauna The Proponent shall monitor and maintain all proposed vegetation rehabilitation for a minimum of three years

and undertake measures to control weeds.

NOTE: RTA TO UNDERTAKE AFTER EXPIRY OF THE LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE PERIODMCoA 63 63 Flora/Fauna Weed infested topsoil, as identified by a qualified ecologist, shall not be used in the rehabilitation

works unless it is sterilised or treated in an appropriate manner.

MCoA 64 64 Flora/Fauna Cleared vegetation must be reused or recycled to the greatest extent practicable. Reuse option including removing

millable logs, recovering fence posts, mulching and chipping unusable vegetation waste for on-site use. All

reasonable measures to use any surplus vegetation shall be undertaken including donation to community groups,

distribution to the local community, etc.MCoA 65 65 Flora/Fauna If, during the course of construction, the Proponent becomes aware of the presence of any threatened species

which are likely to be significantly affected and are not recognised in the flora and fauna studies presented in the

EIS, FIS or Representations Report, then the Proponent shall immediately advise the Director-General of National

Parks and Wildlife. No activity which places any of these species at risk shall be undertaken until advice has been

received from the NPWS. All recommendations by the NPWS shall be complied with prior to any works likely to

affect any threatened species.

NPWS

MCoA 66 66 Flora/Fauna All mitigation measures generally identified in Sections 2.4.3 through 2.4.14 of the Representations Report should

be implemented.

MCoA 68 68

Water Quality

The Proponent shall consult I&I NSW in relation to: the construction of temporary platforms for

the construction of the piles and piers in the creeks; and the design and timing of bridge construction. DII NSW

MCoA 69 69

Water Quality

The Proponent shall ensure that no earthen platforms are constructed or fill material placed in the

creeks unless prior approval is granted by I&I NSW and the Director-General. DII NSW

MCoA 70 70 Noise & Vibration The Proponent shall where reasonable and feasible apply best practice innovative noise mitigation measures

including:

i. maximising the offset distance between noisy plant items and nearby noise sensitive receivers;

ii. avoiding noisy plant working simultaneously close together and adjacent to sensitive receivers;

iii. minimising consecutive night time works in the same locality;

iv. orienting equipment away from sensitive areas;

v. carrying out loading and unloading away from noise sensitive areas; and

vi. selecting site access points and roads as far as possible away from sensitive receivers.MCoA 71 71 Noise & Vibration Project/Management

Plans

A detailed Construction Noise and Vibration Management Sub Plan (NVMSP Construction) shall be prepared. The

Sub Plan shall include, but not be limited to:

i. identification of all potentially affected noise sensitive receivers;

ii. an assessment of current background noise levels at the identified noise sensitive receivers;

iii. identification of appropriate construction noise objectives;

iv. identification of all significant noise and vibration generating activities, duration and times of operation;

v. potential noise and vibration impacts from each activity and any likely cumulative noise impacts from

concurrent activities;

vi. details of all reasonable and feasible noise mitigation measures that will be implemented to achieve the

adopted construction noise objectives;

vii. the need for respite periods;

viii. construction timetabling to minimise noise impacts;

ix. noise and vibration monitoring, reporting and response procedures;

x. complaints handling and monitoring system;

xi. a pro-active and reactive strategy for dealing with complaints;MCoA 71A 71A Noise & Vibration Project/Management

Plans

The Construction Noise and Vibration Management Sub Plan referred to under condition 71 of this approval shall

include provision for the implementation of the recommendations detailed in Noise Assessment: National

Network, F3 to Branxton Link (Atkins Acoustics, February 2007).MCoA 73 (2010

modification)

73 Noise & Vibration Construction activities associated with the project shall only be undertaken during the following hours:

a) 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays, inclusive;

b) 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturdays; and

c) at no time on Sundays or public holidays.

Activities resulting in impulsive or tonal noise emission (such as rock breaking, rock hammering, sheet piling, pile

driving) shall be limited to 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, Monday to Saturday and 2:00 pm to 5: 00 pm Monday to Friday.

The Proponent shall not undertake such activities for more than 3 continuous hours and must provide a minimum

one-hour respite period.MCoA 74 (2010

modification)

74 Noise & Vibration Construction outside the hours stipulated in condition 73 of this approval is permitted in the following

circumstances:

a) any works which do not cause construction noise at any nearby sensitive receiver; or

b) for the delivery of materials required outside these hours by the police or other authorities for safety reasons;

or

c) where it is required in an emergency to avoid the loss of lives, property and/or to prevent environmental harm;

or

d) works as agreed by the DECCW in the conditions of an EPL for the project.MCoA 75 75 Noise & Vibration Construction noise levels shall be monitored to verify compliance with the requirements specified in

the NVMSP (Construction). The Proponent shall implement any additional mitigation measures as

required by the Director-General following consultation with the DECCW should monitoring indicate

exceedance.MCoA 76 76 Noise & Vibration In order to minimise noise impacts during construction, the Proponent shall erect noise mitigation measures prior

to the commencement of construction.

MCoA 77 77 Noise & Vibration Should blasting be required, the Proponent shall prepare a Blast Management Strategy in consultation with the

DECCW and incorporate this Strategy into the Construction Noise and Vibration Management Sub Plan. The

Strategy shall be prepared with an aim to demonstrate that all blasting and associated activities will be undertaken

in a manner that will not generate unacceptable noise and vibration impacts at residences or other noise sensitive

receivers. Issues to be considered in the Strategy shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:

i. details of blasting to be performed, including location, method and justification of the need to blast;

ii. identification of any potentially affected noise and vibration sensitive sites including heritage buildings and

utilities;

iii. establishment of appropriate criteria for blast overpressure and ground vibration levels at each category of

noise sensitive site;

iv. determination of potential noise and vibration impacts from blasting and appropriate best management

practices;

DECCW

MCoA 78 78 Noise & Vibration Blasts shall be limited to one single detonation in any one day, unless otherwise agreed by the DECCW in the

conditions of an EPL for the project.

MCoA 79 79 Noise & Vibration The Proponent shall ensure that vibration resulting from construction of the project is limited to:

i. German Standard DIN 4150 and British Standard BS 7385: Part 2 – 1993 for structural

damage vibration; and

ii. British Standard BS 6472 and Australian Standard AS 2670 for human exposure to

vibration.

Where there is an inconsistency between these standards, the more stringent standard shall apply.MCoA 80 80 Noise & Vibration Dilapidation surveys shall be undertaken for all buildings located within 200 metres of the road

construction area prior to the commencement of blasting or major vibration inducing construction

activities. The Proponent shall be responsible for rectifying any damages occurring as a result of the

construction with the cost to be borne by the Proponent.MCoA 81 81 Noise & Vibration For any section of the project where blasting is proposed, the Proponent shall undertake a series of

initial trials at reduced scale prior to commencement of the proposed blasting to determine sitespecific

blast response characteristics and to define allowable blast sizes to meet the Guideline

entitled Technical Basis for Guidelines to Minimise Annoyance due to Blasting Overpressure and

Ground Vibration prepared by the Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation

Council (ANZECC).MCoA 82 82 Noise & Vibration Stakeholder

Engagement

The Proponent shall provide a minimum of 48 hours notice to occupants located within 500 metres of any blasting

and provide a schedule of blasting times to affected residences.

MCoA 83 (2010

modification)

83 Noise & Vibration Blasting shall only be undertaken between the hours of 10:00 am and 3 pm (Monday to Friday) and 10:00 am to

1:00 pm (Saturday) unless otherwise agreed by the DECCW in the conditions of an EPL for the project.

MCoA 87 87 Project/Management

Plans

Water Quality A detailed Soil and Water Management Sub Plan shall be prepared in consultation with the DLWC,

I&I NSW, and relevant Councils. The Sub Plan shall be prepared in accordance with the

Department of Housing’s guideline Managing Urban Stormwater - Soils and Construction and where

appropriate, DLWC’s Constructed Wetlands Manual. The Sub Plan shall be prepared prior to

construction or operation. The section of the Sub Plan dealing with construction impacts shall be

submitted to the DECCW when applying for an Environment Protection Licence for the construction

phase.

DLWC

DII NSW

relevant Councils

DECCW

MCoA 88 88 Soil Quality Water Quality The Soil and Water Management Sub Plan shall contain, but not be limited to:

i. management of stormwater from the development on the quality of surface and groundwater;

ii. details of short and long term measures to be employed to minimise soil erosion and the discharge of sediment

to land and/or waters including the locations of suitably sized sedimentation basins;

iii. management of the impacts of the development on watercourse crossings including Wallis/Surveyors Creeks,

South Maitland Railway/Swamp Creek, Bishops Creek, and Black Creek;

iv. management of the impacts of Wallis/Surveyors Creeks, South Maitland Railway/Swamp Creek, Bishops Creek,

and Black Creek on the development;

v. identification of all potential sources of water pollution and a detailed description of the remedial action to be

taken or management systems to be implemented to minimise discharges of these pollutants from all sources

within the subject site;

vi. detailed description of water quality monitoring to be undertaken during the pre-construction, construction MCoA 89 89 Soil Quality The Soil and Water Management Sub Plan shall also incorporate detailed erosion and sedimentation controls

including a strategy to manage the extent of exposed ground surface during construction and progressive site

rehabilitation requirements (in accordance with Conditions of Approval Nos. 97 and 114). The Sub Plan shall be

prepared to the satisfaction of DLWC and in consultation with the DECCW and I&I NSW and sufficient to address

the technical requirements for obtaining relevant DECCW approvals/licences.

DLWC

DECCW

DII NSW

MCoA 90 90 Soil Quality The DLWC, or other appropriately qualified soil conservationist, shall be consulted on a regular basis to undertake

inspections of temporary and permanent erosion and sedimentation control devices to ensure that the most

appropriate controls are being implemented and that they are being maintained in an efficient condition at all

times and meet the requirements of any relevant approval/licence condition(s).

DLWC / soil

conservationist

MCoA 91 91 Water Quality All water collected during construction which is likely to be contaminated, shall be tested, treated, handled and

disposed of so that it does not pollute waters.

MCoA 92 92 Water Quality Sediment basin(s) must be designed (stability, location, type, and size), constructed, operated and maintained in

accordance with the guideline Managing Urban Stormwater - Soils and Construction, 3rd edition, 1998, or its latest

edition, produced by the NSW Department of Housing unless otherwise approved by the DECCW.

NOTE: RTA TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN BASINS

MCoA 94 94 Drainage Water Quality All stormwater drainage, erosion, sedimentation and water pollution control systems and facilities of the proposal

shall be located, designed, constructed operated and maintained to meet the requirements of the relevant

authorities including the DECCW and the DLWC. All facilities including wetland filters, grass filter strips, gross

pollutant traps and sedimentation basins shall be inspected regularly and maintained in a functional condition for

the life of the project. Construction stage water quality structures shall be maintained for a minimum of six

months after commissioning of the proposal or until revegetation has provided groundcover to at least 70% of the

exposed surface.

NOTE: RTA TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN STORMWATER DRAINAGE, EROSION, SEDIMENTATION AND WATER

POLLUTION SYSTEMS AND FACILITIESMCoA 95 95 Drainage/Flooding The Proponent shall provide appropriate detention systems for containment of spills and materials arising from

accidents that are consistent with the Proponent’s Code of Practice for Water Management – Road Development

and Management in consultation with the DECCW.

DECCW

MCoA 96 96 Water Quality The Proponent shall identify the most appropriate measures to safeguard and/or mitigate impacts on

the groundwater, or impacts arising from any groundwater dewatering operations, in consultation with the DLWC,

prior to the commencement of construction. Measures may include:

i. evaluation of aquifer characteristics including conductivity and salinity;

ii. identification of suitable sites for the disposal of saline groundwater from dewatering activities; and

iii. installation of monitoring bores.

DLWC

MCoA 98 98 Legislation/Approvals Flora/Fauna All landscaping works shall be monitored and maintained by a suitably qualified landscape specialist

at the Proponent’s expense for a period of not less than three years.

NOTE: RTA TO MONITOR LANDSCAPING WORKS AFTER EXPIRY OF LANDCAPING MAINTENANCE PERIOD, EXCEPT

AS A CONSEQUENCE OF A DEFECT.MCoA 99 99 Legislation/Approvals Flora/Fauna The Proponent shall implement any required remediation measure(s) to maintain landscaping works.

Any landscaping within the road reserve shall be maintained by the Proponent for the life of the

project.

NOTE: RTA TO IMPLEMENT REMEDIATION MEASURES AFTER EXPIRY OF LANDCAPING MAINTENANCE PERIOD,

EXCEPT AS A CONSEQUENCE OF A DEFECT.MCoA 104 104 Heritage If during the course of construction the Proponent becomes aware of any heritage items or archaeological

material, all work likely to affect the site(s) shall cease immediately and the relevant authorities, including NPWS,

NSW Heritage Office and the local Aboriginal community groups shall be consulted to determine an appropriate

course of action prior to the recommencement of work at that site. Appropriate supporting documentation would

need to accompany any application for required permit/consent(s).

MCoA 105 105 Heritage The Proponent shall prepare a cultural heritage strategy for the construction works to ensure that:

i. all workers are aware of the Aboriginal heritage values within each construction area;

ii. areas in sensitive management zones are appropriately fenced to avoid damage, particularly from inadvertent

machinery movement; and

iii. all works cease immediately upon the discovery of any ‘unknown’ Aboriginal site and NPWS and relevant local

Aboriginal community groups are contacted.MCoA 107 107 Heritage The Proponent shall fully fund the proposed works and mitigation strategies outlined in the above

conditions.

NOTE: RTA TO FUND CONDITIONS 100 TO 103

MCoA 112 112 Heritage The Proponent must notify the Director-General of National Parks and Wildlife in writing of any proposed

variations to the alignment, design or construction of the activity not considered in the current proposal. The

NPWS must be given the opportunity to inspect the final route and any variations can then only proceed if

approval in writing is given by the Director-General of National Parks and Wildlife. The NPWS must be allowed a

minimum of fifteen working days to consider any variation and to provide advice on the appropriate measures

required to mitigate any impacts.

NOTE: RTA HAS NOTIFIED NPWS OF VARIATIONS IN 2007 MODIFICATIONNPWS

MCoA 113 113 Heritage The Proponent shall implement the mitigation measures identified in Section 8.5 of the EIS in order to protect the

non-indigenous cultural heritage items potentially affected by the proposal.

NOTE: RTA TO UNDERTAKE, EXCEPT IN RELATION TO THE MAPPING AND PROTECTION OF THE CAMP ROAD

SHOPS

MCoA 114 114 Air Quality Project/Management

Plans

A specific Construction Air Quality Sub Plan shall be prepared in consultation with the DECCW. The Sub Plan shall

provide details of all dust control measures to be implemented during the construction stage, sufficient to address

the technical requirements for any DECCW approvals/licences. The Sub Plan shall include, but not be limited to:

i. pro-active measures to reduce dust from stockpiles and cleared areas and other exposed surfaces; and

ii. progressive revegetation strategy for exposed surfaces in accordance with Conditions of Approval Nos. 89 and

97.

DECCW

MCoA 115 115 Air Quality Where there is a risk of losing material, construction vehicles using public roads shall be maintained and covered

to prevent any loss of load, whether in the form of dust, liquid, soils. Construction vehicles shall be maintained in

such a manner that they would not track mud, dirt or other material onto any street which is opened and

accessible to the public. In the event of any spillage, the Proponent is required to remove the spilt material within

24 hours.MCoA 116 116 Air Quality In accordance with the Protection of Environment Operations (Control of Burning) Regulation 2000, no open

burning or incineration shall be permitted on site unless otherwise approved by the EPA.

MCoA 117 117 Water Quality Flora/Fauna The Proponent shall prepare and implement a Hazards and Risk Management Sub Plan. This Sub

Plan shall include, but not be limited to the following:

i. details of the hazards and risks associated with the proposal; and

ii. pro-active and reactive mitigation measures including contingency plans to be implemented

in the event of a pollution incident.MCoA 118 118 Waste Management The Proponent shall prepare and implement an On-Site Refuelling Protocol to manage on-site refuelling of

vehicles during the construction. The Protocol shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:

i. a decision-making algorithm to determine whether on-site or off-site refuelling is appropriate in a given

situation;

ii. arrangements for the transport of diesel to the refuelling site, including vehicle types, volumes, movement

times and routes where relevant;

iii. procedures for refuelling to address the potential for spills, collisions with refuelling vehicles or other

hazardous incidents; and

iv. procedures to be followed in the event of a diesel spill, including containment and clean-up measures.

The On-Site Refuelling Protocol shall be submitted for the approval of the Director-General prior to the

commencement of any refuelling activity, or within such period otherwise agreed by the Director- General.

Should the Proponent decide not to undertake any on-site refuelling activity during construction, the Proponent

DoP

MCoA 120 120 Emergency Response The Proponent shall prepare and implement an Emergency Plan to manage emergency events that

may arise. The Plan shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:

i. identification of emergencies that may arise in relation to the proposal and associated

infrastructure;

ii. procedures to be followed to address potential emergencies and minimise the impacts of

emergencies on surrounding land uses;

iii. monitoring and communication systems installed to indicate an emergency;

iv. details of fire safety measures where relevant;

v. procedures for the notification of relevant emergency services, authorities and affected

receptors of an emergency situation; and

vi. a system to investigate and address the cause(s) of any emergency to prevent recurrence.

The Emergency Plan shall be submitted for the approval of the Director-General prior to the

commencement of operation of the proposal, or within such period otherwise agreed by the Director-

DoP

MCoA 122 122 Waste Management The Proponent shall prepare a Spoil Management Sub Plan. The Sub Plan shall identify how spoil would be

handled, stockpiled, reused and disposed. The Sub Plan shall be prepared:

i. in consultation with the DECCW and the relevant Councils;

ii. prior to construction; and

iii. for all relevant sites.

DECCW

relevant Councils

MCoA 123 123 Waste Management All clean and/or treated spoil shall be reused or recycled where possible and cost effective to do so. The

Proponent shall ensure that spoil generated from construction activities is maximised in preference to any import

of fill.

MCoA 124 (2010

modification)

124 Waste Management Project/Management

Plans

A detailed Waste Management and Reuse Sub Plan shall be prepared. The Sub Plan shall address the management

of wastes during construction in accordance with Government’s Waste Reduction and Purchasing Policy. It shall be

prepared prior to construction, and shall identify requirements for:

i. waste avoidance;

ii. reduction;

iii. reuse; and

iv. recycling;

and details of requirements for:

v. handling;

vi. stockpiling;

vii. disposal of wastes: specifically contaminated soil or water, concrete, demolition material, cleared vegetation,

oils, grease, lubricants, sanitary wastes, timber, glass, metal, etc.;

viii. implementation of energy conservation best practice; and

ix. identifying any site for final disposal of any material and any remedial works required at the disposal site before

MCoA 125 125 Waste Management Any waste material that is unable to be reused, reprocessed or recycled shall be disposed at a landfill licensed by

the DECCW to receive that type of waste. The Sub Plan shall be framed using the waste minimisation hierarchy

principles of avoid-reduce-reuse-recycle-dispose. This shall also include the demand for water.

MCoA 126 126 Utilities Project/Management

Plans

A detailed Utility Services Sub Plan shall be prepared in consultation with the relevant service

providers (eg. Transgrid, Agility Services, Telstra). The Sub Plan shall identify the services

potentially affected by construction activities and discuss requirements for diversion, protection

and/or support. The Sub Plan shall be prepared in consultation with the relevant service provider(s).

NOTE: RTA TO PREPARE FOR SERVICES IT IS RELOCATING

relevant service

providers

MCoA 127 (2010

modification)

127 Utilities The Proponent shall identify utilities and services potentially affected by construction to determine requirements

for diversion, protection and/or support. Alterations to services shall be determined by negotiation with the

service providers. The Proponent in consultation with service providers shall ensure that potential disruption to

services resulting from the activity are minimised and advised to customers.

relevant service

providers

MCoA 128 128 Utilities Stakeholder

Engagement

The Proponent shall ensure that disruption to services resulting from the proposal are minimised and

shall be responsible for advising local residents and businesses affected prior to any disruption of

service.MCoA 129 (2010

modification)

129 Ancillary/Site Compounds The sites for ancillary facilities associated with the construction of the project shall satisfy the following criteria,

unless otherwise approved by the Director-General:

a) be located more than 100 metres from a waterway;

b) have ready access to the road network;

c) do not cause exceedance of the maximum native vegetation clearing limit specified under condition 60 of this

approval;

d) be located on relatively level land;

e) be separated from the nearest residences by at least 200 metres (or at least 250 metres for a temporary

batching plant and stockpiling sites);

f) be above the 20 ARI flood level unless a contingency plan to manage flooding is prepared and implemented;

g) shall not unreasonably affect the land use of adjacent properties;

h) provide sufficient area for the storage of raw materials to minimise, to the greatest exten practical, the number

of deliveries required outside standard construction hours; and

i) shall not impact on heritage sites beyond those already impacted by the project.

Ancillary sites that do not meet the above criteria should be assessed against these criteria, with advice provided NPWS CoC 1 Flora/Fauna The RTA will ensure that the activity is constructed as presented in section 7 of the Representations Report -

Proposed Highway link F3 Freeway to Branxton (September 2001) and its Appendices, as received by the NPWS on

17th September 2001 and modified by:

- correspondence received from the RTA received on 25th September 2001 in reply to outstanding threatened

species issues raised by the NPWS and the DUAP;

- the RTA's Compensatory Habitat proposal and Cadidate Areas - Stage 2 Report received on 27th September 2001;

and

- these conditions of concurrence.

NPWS CoC 2 Flora/Fauna The RTA must notify the Manager, Conservation Programs and Planning Division (CPPD), NPWS Central Directorate

in writing of any proposed variations to the alignment, design or construction of the activity not considered in the

EIS/FIS/Representations Report or the subsequent amending documentation noted above, which may impact on

threatened species, populations or endangered ecological communities, before the commencement of clearing for

construction. The NPWS must be given the opportunity to inspect the final route and any such variaitons can then

only proceed if approved in writing by the Manager, CPPD, Central Directorate. The NPWS must be allowed a

minimum of fifteen working days to consider these variations and to provide advice on the appropriate measures

required to mitigate their impact.

NPWS CoC 3 Flora/Fauna The RTA should give consideration to modifiying or refining the design and alignment of the activity in consultation

with the Manager CPPD Central Directorate prior to construction to further reduce the direct and/or indirect

impacts on threatened species, populations and endangered ecological communities or to improve the

effectiveness of ameliorative measures. This could include the re-design of interchanges/intersections; fauna

under- and overpasses; tunnels; median widths, bridgeworks; batters or similar modifications to reduce the

footprint to the activity.NPWS CoC 4 Flora/Fauna Without further environmental assessment, no clearing for ancillary infrastructure or associated works including

permanent or temporary detention or sediment control basins; materials stores; access roads; utility corridors;

works areas; depots or any other activity or development (as defined by the Environmental Planning and

Assessment Act 1979) shall be carried out, or be allowed to be carried out, within areas shown as habitat for

endangered ecological communities or threatened species in any of the documents (see section 2 of this

Concurrence Report) received by the NPWS in assessing the concurrence proposal.

NPWS CoC 5 Flora/Fauna The RTA must employ a qualified botanist to carry out further targeted surveys for the

threatened flora species:

• Tetratheca juncea; and

• Cryptostylis hunteriana.

These must be undertaken prior to construction in appropriate habitat and during the flowering period for these

species. The results of these surveys must be provided to the Manager CPPD Central Directorate for review and

approval. The RTA must also notify the Manager CPPD Central Directorate in writing of any new sightings of

threatened flora detected within the footprint of the activity prior to the commencement of clearing. NPWS

NPWS CoC 6 Flora/Fauna The RTA must employ a qualified zoologist/ecologist to conduct further targeted surveys within the study area, as

defined by the FIS, in all suitable habitats and under conditions conducive to the detection of the following

threatened fauna species:

• Squirrel Glider;

• Koala;

• Powerful Owl;

• Masked Owl;

• Green and Golden Bell Frog;

• Grey-headed Flying Fox; and

• Regent Honeyeater.

These must be undertaken prior to construction and the results must be provided to the Manager CPPD Central

Directorate for review and approval. The RTA must also notify the Manager CPPD Central Directorate in writing of

any new sightings of threatened fauna within the footprint of the activity prior to the commencement of clearing. NPWS

NPWS CoC 7 Flora/Fauna The RTA must undertake a survey of the extent of weed infestation within, and adjacent to, the construction

footprint and prepare a Weed Management Strategy (WMS) to control weeds during the construction and

operational phases of the activity. The WMS will form part of the construction and operational EMPs for the

activity. It will prioritise areas along the route for the weed control and identify target species, as well as the

appropriate removal and disposal methods for managing these weeds.NPWS CoC 8 Flora/Fauna The RTA must implement all measures for the mitigation of impacts on threatened species,

populations and endangered ecological communities as described in section 5 of the FIS,

section 8 of the Representations Report and the conditions of this Concurrence Report. This

must include mitigatory measures required for any threatened species identified in the

additional survey work outlined in conditions 5 and 6 above. Any subsequent changes to the

mitigatory measures must be agreed to in writing by the Manager CPPD Central Directorate.

NPWS CoC 9 Flora/Fauna Prior to construction, and in consultation with the Manager CPPD Central Directorate, the RTA must engage an

appropriately qualified and experienced rehabilitation ecologist to provide advice and assist in the design,

construction and monitoring of mitigation measures for this activity. This condition has been previously stipulated

by NPWS in relation to a number of Pacific Highway upgrade projects and consequently the RTA should be able to

call upon the expertise gained from these projects.NPWS

NPWS CoC 10 Flora/Fauna The RTA must provide the Manager CPPD Central Directorate with the final design,

location and construction details of the mitigation measures for this activity as outlined in

section 5 of the FIS and section 8.2 of the Representations Report and amended by these

concurrence conditions, including:

• fauna over- and underpasses;

• fauna exclusion fencing;

• nest boxes;

• salvaged trees containing hollows;

• glider and refuge poles; and

• any features associated with these mitigatory structures to encourage their use by fauna.

The final design, location and construction of these mitigatory measures should be subject to

any refinements arising from the outcomes of current research studies including the Pacific

Highway fauna underpass studies being undertake for the RTA by AMBS and the Koala

Research and Monitoring Survey (AMBS) and should be detailed in the construction EMP

NPWS CoC 11 Flora/Fauna The RTA must ensure that appropriate fauna shelter and refuge structures are installed in

all bridges and culverts nominated as incorporating provisions for fauna movement in

sections 5.1.3 and 8.2 of the Representations Report. These structures are to be installed at

varying heights to maximise their potential use by fauna. The RTA must also ensure that that

these structures are not prone to inundation during flooding. The maximum area possible

beneath bridges is to be vegetated with appropriate locally endemic species to encourage

fauna use (at least 70% of the area beneath the bridge excluding the width of the creek bed).

The RTA must provide the Manager CPPD Central Directorate with detailed specifications in

relation to these fauna refuge and movement structures as part of the construction EMP for

this activity.NPWS CoC 12 Flora/Fauna The RTA must assess the feasibility of translocation for any individuals of the following, or any other, threatened

species identified within the construction area which would otherwise be destroyed:

• Grevillea parviflora subsp. parviflora; and

• Persoonia pauciflora.

A report detailing the findings of this assessment and any proposed actions is to be provided

to the Manager, CPPD Central Directorate. Any translocations must be undertaken in

consultation with, and with the written approval of, the Manager, CPPD Central Directorate

and must be the subject of a formal translocation proposal. Translocation proposals must be

submitted to the Manager, CPPD Central Directorate and demonstrate that relevant issues

from the following documents have been considered:

• NPWS’s Draft circular on the translocation of threatened flora;

• NPWS’s Interim policy for the translocation of threatened fauna in NSW; and

• Guidelines for the translocation of threatened plants in Australia a report by the

Australian Network for Plant Conservation.

Translocated species should be established in suitable, but secure, areas as close as possible to

NPWS CoC 15 Flora/Fauna The RTA must provide all construction and operational EMPs to the Manager CPPD

Central Directorate for review and comment. This should occur 2 months before the

commencement of clearing of threatened species, populations and endangered ecological

communities for a construction EMP and at least 6 months before the activity becomes

operational for an operational EMP. The written approval of the Manager CPPD Central

Directorate must be obtained on any matters relating to the management of threatened

species, populations and endangered ecological communities prior to finalisation of these

EMPs. Matters to be addressed in these EMPs include, but are not limited to, those detailed in

section 9 of the EIS. These EMPs must incorporate the most current advice on ‘best practice’

management of native flora and fauna and must specifically address:

• the requirement for minimal clearing and disturbance of native vegetation which

provides habitat for threatened species and populations;

• a Landscape Master Plan which demonstrates a commitment to propagate a

representative selection of native plant species impacted by construction, particularly

those that are important as habitat (eg feed or roost trees) for threatened fauna, using

appropriate methods (seed, cuttings etc.);

• propagation trials for native flora species to be used in compensatory plantings and

rehabilitation/revegetation works;

• details of treatments for fauna mitigation structures (for example design, materials to be

used, dimensions, extent of areas to be revegetated and species to be used, and theS90 Consent 1 Heritage The Consent Holder will ensure that should any skeletal material be uncovered which is thought to represent

human remains, all work must cease in the immediate vicinity and the Consent Holder must contact the NSW

Police and Department of Environment and Conservation. Work must not recommence in the area where skeletal

material has been uncovered until such time as NSW Police and DEC have provided advice, following consultation

with the relevant Aboriginal stakeholder groups, on whether there are any subsequent approval requirements.

S90 Consent 2 Heritage The Consent Holder will ensure that the proposed mitigation measures, including salvage of Aboriginal objects, are

conducted in accordance with the methods described in the Consent Application dated 22 May 2006 and

registered with the DEC as DOC 06/11038.S90 Consent 3 Heritage The consent Holder will ensure that Aboriginal stakeholders identified for this project are provided with the

opportunity to participate in the salvage excavation of Aboriginal objects described in Schedule 'A' in accordance

with the methods outlined in the Consent Application dated 22 May 2006 and registered with the DEC as DOC

06/11038 prior to the commencement of development-related ground disturbance activities on the lands

described in Schedule 'B'S90 Consent 4 Heritage The Consent Holder will ensure that all Aboriginal objects collected under this Consent are subject to recording

and analysis in accordance with the methods outlined in the Consent Application dated 22 May 2006 and

registered with the DEC as DOC 06/11038. The Consent Holder must liaise with the Aboriginal stakeholders for the

project and the DEC regarding the management of Aboriginal objects within three months of completion of

excavations under this Consent. If the Aboriginal objects are to be transferred to the care of an Aboriginal

stakeholder group, a Care and Control permit must first be sought from the Department.

S90 Consent 5 Heritage The Consent Holder will ensure that the Aboriginal cultural heritage mitigation methods outlined in Table 5.2 of

the document dated May 2006 titled Proposed National Highway Link F3 to Branxton - Stage 3. Research design

and methodology to accompany a DEC Section 90 consent application prepared by umwelt (Australia) Pty Ltd, are

incorporated into the contract specifications for the project or other mechanism suitable to achieve on-ground

compliance with this condition.S90 Consent 7 Heritage The Consent Holder will ensure that for those sites subject to partial disturbance or distruction, that amended

records for each site are to be recorded on a standard DEC site recording form and forwarded to DEC for

registration as an Aboriginal site on the AHIMS database. The submission of the amended site forms is to occur

prior to expiry of this Consent.S90 Consent 8 Heritage The Consent Holder will ensure that all Aboriginal sites within the road corridor that are not subject to this consent

are fenced off with parawebbing or other highly visible barrier, in the presence of a qualified and appropriately

experienced archaeologist and Aboriginal stakeholders a nimimum of two weeks prior to the commencement of

ground disturbance works for the project. Each fenced-off area shall have a clearly visible sign erected on the

fence stating that it is an environmental protection zone or similar, and all contractor/s and/or maintenance

personnel involved in the construction of the development on the subject lands shall be made aware that these

areas are off-limits to the development. All sites covered under this consent that are to be sbject to partial

destruction shall also have the components of each site not affected by construction works fenced-off with signage

as stated above. The Consent Holder will ensure that this condition is incorporated into the contract specifications

for the project or other mechanism suitable to achieve on-ground compliance with this condition.

archaeologist

Aboriginal

stakeholders

S90 Consent 9 Heritage The Consent Holder will ensure that monitoring of ground conditions of AHIMS registered Aboriginal objects

within the road corridor but not subject to this consent is undertaken for a period of two (2) years after the

completion of works under this consent, for the purposes of checking whether additional erosion is occurring as a

result of the construction of the road and associated infrastructure. Inspections shall take place at three, six and

then twelve months after completion of the road construction works, or each phase, if the construction project is

completed in stages, and then annually. If erosion is found to be occurring at these sites, the Consent Holder shall

consult with DEC and Aboriginal stakeholders to develop a strategy to stabilise the affected sites and prevent

further erosion. The sites shall be visually inspected by a qualified and appropriately experienced archaeologist

and Aboriginal stakeholders at the completion of the project, and the condition recorded by photographs. The

subsequent period and annual inspections shall be made by a qualified and appropriately experienced

archaeologist and Aboriginal stakeholders with reference to the information recorded at the intial post-construction inspection. The Consent Holder will ensure that this condition is incorporated into the contract specifications for the project or other mechanism suitable to achieve on-ground compliance with this condition.S90 Consent 10 Heritage The Consent Holder will ensure that any proposals to modify the mitigation measures and/or collection

methodology, are first discussed with and have the written endorsement of, the Aboriginal stakeholders for the

project and the DEC, prior to modifications being implemented.S90 Consent 11 Heritage The Consent Holder will ensure that all contractor/s and/or maintenance personnel involved in the construction of

the development on the subject lands described in Schedule 'B' be informed of the National Parks and Wildlife Act

1974 legislative obligations in the management and/or protection of Aboriginal objects and/or Aboriginal places,

and are advised of the terms and conditions applying to this consent

S90 Consent 12 Heritage The Consent Holder shall, in conjunction with the Aboriginal stakeholders for the project and in consultation with

the DEC, prepare an Aboriginal heritage awareness training package to be delivered as part of the site induction

for all contractor/s and maintenance personnel involved in the construction of the development on the subject

lands described in Schedule 'B'. The training package shall be completed no less than two months prior to the

start of construction works under this Consent. The training package will include, but not be restricted to,

information on the cultural significance of the project area to the Aboriginal stakeholders and local Aboriginal

community, advise on the mechanisms put in place to avoid damage to Aborigial sites or places within the area of

works that are not covered by this Consent, the legislative framework covering Aboriginal heritage in NSW, and

actions to be taken should Aboriginal objects be uncovered during construction. The Consent Holder shall ensure

that the reuqirements of this consent are incorporated int othe contract specifications for the project or ther

Aboriginal

stakeholders

DECCW

S90 Consent 13 Heritage The Consent Holder shall ensure that all contractor/s and/or maintenance personnel involved in the construction

of the development on the subject lands described in Schedule 'B' undergo Aboriginal heritage awareness training

as part of their specific on-site induction prior to commencing work on the subject lands. The Consent Holder shall

be responsible for keeping records demonstrating participation in and completion of this training.

S90 Consent Specific

Condition

4

Heritage Should the objects listed in Schedule 'A' above remain in existence ten years from the date of approval of this

Consent, the Consent shall be deemed to be void, and any further damage to the objects will require either an

extension to this Consent, or the preparation of a new Consent documentS90 Consent Specific

Condition

5

Heritage Prior to the Consent becoming effective, the objects described in the Schedules must be salvaged, following the

guidelines attached. The salvage work is to be carried out by Umwelt (Australia) Pty Ltd and representatives of the

Aboriginal stakeholders for the projectS90 Consent Specific

Condition

6

Heritage Should any 'relic', defined under the Heritage Act of NSW be uncovered, then exavation or disturbance of that area

is to stop immediately and the Heritage Council of NSW is to be informed in accordance with s146 of the Heritage

Act, 1977 (as amended).

A 'relic' under the Heritage Act is defined as any deposit, object or material evidence:

a) which relates to the settlement of the area that comprises NSW, not being Aboriginal settlement; and

b) which is 50 or more years old.S90 Consent Specific

Condition

7

Heritage The holder of the Consent shall provide the DEC with a report at the completion of each stage of civil construction

works involving salvage, or as otherwise agreed with the Planing and Aboriginal Heritage Section, North East

Branch, or upon expiry of the Consent or any renewal thereof, which ever occurs first. Such reports shall include:

- a complete list of all significant materials recovered;

- a description of the methods of collection and analysis used;

- a description of the significant Aboriginal objects salvaged;

- a plan of the development site, icluding the location of areas monitored and salvaged;

- a discussion of management and curation arrangements for any Aboriginal objects to be retained by the Consent

Holder and/or Aboriginal community;

- summary of consultation undertaken with Aboriginal Community Groups in regard to participation in salvage

activities on the development site. DECCW


Annexure A5

Environmental Forms and Checklists

The following documents are included in this Annexure:

• ABI-ENV-CR-F002 – Weekly Environmental Inspection Checklist

• ABI-ENV-CR-F025 – Permission to Enter Areas Adjacent to the Alignment

• ABI-ENV-CR-F026 – Subcontractor Environmental Compliance Checklist

• AR106A – Standard Audit Schedule

• AR702A – Environmental Incident Report

• AR702B – Environmental Incident Investigation

• AR703A – Environmental Inspection Report

• AR703C - Environmental Improvement Notice

HEx Weekly Environmental Inspection

Hunter Expressway Environmental Inspection checklist (integrated) Revision 2

March 2011

Date of Inspection:- Time of Inspection:-

Person/s inspecting:- Weather (today & during past week):-

Issue Yes

/No

Comments

Any action required & by whom? Action taken

Date

closed

Air Quality

If there were any dust complaints in the last week, were

these responded to, and are those areas now being

managed to reduce likelihood of further complaints?

Is a street sweeper available for use on site?

Is there evidence that the street sweeper has been

effective on site today and during the week?

Are disturbed areas being stabilised and/or is

progressive revegetation being implemented?

Are truck loads being covered when on public roads?

Are construction entry and exit points stabilised? Is there no evidence of vehicles tracking dirt onto roads?

Any plant/vehicles emitting excessive smoke exhaust?

Are access roads and stockpiles being managed in a

manner to minimise potential dust impacts?

Were any visual dust emissions identified to be leaving

the project site? If yes detail any receivers potentially

affected.

Noise and Vibration

If there were any noise complaints in the last week, were

these responded to, and are those areas now being managed to reduce the likelihood of further complaints?

Are required noise barriers/mitigation measures in place?

Are any out of hours work been proposed for this week,

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Is there any blasting proposed for this week, and if so has Community Relations advised relevant stakeholders?

Are there any new activities planned, that have the

potential to generate nuisance noise issues?

Is noise monitoring required or proposed? If yes, which

locations will monitoring be undertaken and why?

Flora and Fauna

Are sensitive areas or ‘no-go’ zones delineated with

parrawebbing and / or other appropriate means?

Is the integrity of protective paraweb fencing, and

signage, intact and visible?

Is there any visible degradation of the sensitive areas?

Are threatened species being managed in accordance with FFMP requirements?

Are weeds being managed in accordance with the FFMP

and / or Weed Management Plan (if required)?

Have any fauna been killed/harmed on site? (if yes

record details as per FFMP)

Have any fauna been removed from site? (If yes record

details as per FFMP)

Heritage

Is the protective fencing installed and intact around

heritage sites to be protected?

Are the heritage sites being managed in accordance with

the CHPoM, S90 consent or other relevant documents?



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Has any unforseen, unintended or other impact not

specifically authorised under s90 #2562 occurred at the

site?

If yes to above, what is the nature and extent of the

impact and have the relevant parties been notified?

Soil and Water

Are ERSED controls installed and operating as designed?

Are controls installed in accordance with PESCP’s?

Are there any additional ERSED controls required?

Is the maintenance inspection regime still being

undertaken in accordance with the EPL?

Are stockpile areas and disturbed areas protected with

sediment control structures?

Are rehabilitation or stabilisation measures working

effectively for disturbed areas?

Is clean water being diverted around the site in stabilised

drains, wherever possible?

Is there sufficient gypsum / flocculant on standby in case

of an emergency?

Are sediment basins empty and requiring any

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Is or has all required discharge monitoring being

undertaken as required by the SWMP and project EPL?

Are spill kits and booms in position and stocked?

Are fuels and chemicals being stored in bunded areas?

Were vehicle wash down or rumble pad/grid measures

working effectively?

Groundwater

If required, is groundwater monitoring occurring in

accordance with the EMP requirements?

Waste and Reuse

Any contaminated soil/waste being managed correctly?

Is the waste register kept up to date?

Are waste and recycling bins emptied when required?

Is the waste being correctly segregated?

Are there any opportunities for reducing waste volumes or reuse?

Is energy usage minimised?

Flooding and Drainage

Are there any plant and equipment in the flooding zone that may need removal if a flood is imminent?

Are temporary crossings designed and constructed in

accordance with Volume 1 & 2 of Managing Urban Stormwater – Soils and Construction ‘Blue Book’ to

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flooding?

Is there machinery available to remove any temporary

creek crossings or equipment stored in the flood zone, in

case of a flood emergency?

Are chemical storages above the flood levels (eg 20ARI

or preferably 100ARI)?

Acid Sulfate Soils

Is there evidence of Acid Sulfate Soils being neutralised

and tested?

Is the Acid Sulfate Soils treatment area bunded and

protected?

Is there sufficient Aglime on standby in case of an

emergency?

Is there any need to manage acid sulfate waters?

Spoil and Fill

Do stockpiles locations meet the conditions of MCoA 129

and are included in the CEMP?

For stockpiles, are minimum distances from vegetation

and waterways being implemented?

For any material taken off site, have relevant approvals

been obtained and records been kept?

Toolboxing and Audits

Which environmental toolboxes and/or audits will be

undertaken this week?

Person/s Inspecting Date:- Environmental Manager Date:-

ABI-ENV-CR-F025

Central Region Environmental Form Revision 0

May 2010

Permission To Enter Areas Adjacent to the Alignment

(outside the Construction Footprint)

Project: Applicant:

Date: Permit No.:

Demonstrated need for entering area outside the Construction Footprint

Description of Proposed Works required outside the Construction Footprint

(include plant equipment to be used, area of incursion, any clearing requirements and attach a map of location).

Location Description of Proposed Work:

Proposed Length of Time for Works:

Date of Proposed Work

Commencement:

Are the works part of the approved

project?

Is a Consistency Report / EA or an additional assessment required to

allow the works?

IF NO - why not?

What are the nearby sensitive areas?

(Include sensitive area plan for the

location)

Mitigation Measures (Erosion and sediment control, clearing methodology, etc.)

ABI-ENV-CR-F025

Central Region Environmental Form Revision 0

May 2010

Submitted by:

Date:

Additional Requirements and Approval

Permit Approved by (Environmental Manager sign-off required):

Name: Position:

Date:

Signature:

ABI-ENV-CR-F026 HEx Revision1

Revision 1

February 2011

Subcontractor Environmental Compliance Checklist

Monitoring of Subcontractor Environmental Protection Measures

Date:……………………………………….. Completed by: ………………………………………………………………...

Name of Subcontractor: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

Activity being undertaken at the time of the inspection and location of work:

# Issue Comply

(Yes/No) Comments on compliance

1 Has an environmental risk

assessment of the Sub

Contractors scope of work been

undertaken?

2 Is the sub-contractor working

under a formal agreement? (i.e.

signed sub-contract)

3 Are air emissions including dust

and/or exhaust being controlled?

4 Are any ‘excessive’ noise

generating activities being

undertaken or noisy

plant/equipment being used?

5 Are all practical measures being

taken to reduce noise

generation? ie noisy equipment

shielded or behind a mound

6 Is runoff from the work area

being controlled to prevent

scouring and pollution of any

nearby waterway/wetland?

7 Are all chemicals and/or fuels

being stored within an

impervious, bunded area?

8 Is the decanting of liquid

materials being undertaken in a

controlled manner away from any

watercourse/drain?

9 Is the work occurring upstream

of a drain or watercourse where

materials could wash or fall into a

creek? If no, are suitable controls

provided to prevent pollution?

10 Is waste material and rubbish

being managed ie no

uncontrolled waste observed on

site such as oily rags

11 Are any areas of soil

contamination evident? eg from

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spills, leaks and maintenance

12 Is emergency response

equipment is available close to

the work area?

13 Is maintenance required on

environmental controls? eg

bunded areas or erosion controls

14 Are there any other deficiencies

in the implementation of

environmental mitigation

measures?

15 Have subcontractor personnel

received training in relation to

the specific environmental

aspects of their work?

16 Is any additional training/toolbox

required or recommended for

subcontractor personnel?

17 Can the operation/activity be

changed in any way to achieve a

better environmental outcome?

Ie reduced noise, dust, improved

storage

18 Other

comments/recommendations

Referred to: Work complete: (name and signature)

An Environmental Improvement Notice or Corrective Action Report is to be completed for Non

Conformances or rectification requirements.

Please complete and submit to environmental staff.

AR106A

AUDIT SCHEDULE

AR106A Audit Schedule Page 1 of 1 Version 1 Authorised RY ©Abigroup Limited

PROJECT: CONTRACT NO:

DATE:

ACTIVITY TO BE

AUDITED J F M A M J J A S O N D

AR702A ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENT REPORT

AR702A Environmental Incident Report Page 1 of 2 Version 4 Authorised RY ©Abigroup Limited

Project: Report No.:

Date of Incident: Time of Incident:

PART A – WHAT HAPPENED?

Type of Incident:

Hazardous Material Water Pollution Soil Erosion

Noise Vibration Air Pollution

Other (specify)

Persons Involved:

Name Occupation Employer

a) Person(s) directly involved.

d) Witnesses.

Damage to plant or property that occurred/may have occurred:

PART B – HOW DID IT HAPPEN?

(Explain clearly how the incident occurred. This should be brief, in dot point form, providing the facts only

and should not contain supposition or hearsay).

Description of Incident:

Location (attach sketch/map):

Weather Conditions:

AR702A ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENT REPORT

AR702A Environmental Incident Report Page 2 of 2 Version 4 Authorised RY ©Abigroup Limited

PART C – AUTHORITY NOTIFICATION

(Note: (i) Where the incident is notifiable (or has been notified) an AR702B Environmental Incident

Investigation should be completed after receiving advice from the Regional Environmental Manager.

(ii) Where the incident is not notifiable (or has not been notified) complete PART D)

Name of Relevant Authority (DECC, etc):

Is the incident notifiable YES NO

Was the Authority notified: YES NO

PART D – HOW WILL REPEATS BE PREVENTED? (Note: This PART D is only to be completed where the incident is not notifiable or has not been notified to

the Authority)

Action Required Names of Responsible Person Date Due

PART E – AUTHORISATION AND DISTRIBUTION

Report Prepared by:

Name: Signature: Date:

Position:

Report Reviewed by:


Position:

Note:

This section required only when PART D has been completed

Corrective/Preventative Action Completed


Position:

Report Distributed to:

Regional Environmental Manager Construction Manager

Corporate Counsel Division Manager

AR702B ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENT

INVESTIGATION

AR702B Environmental Incident Investigation Page 1 of 3 Version 3 Authorised RY ©Abigroup Limited

THIS FORM IS TO BE:

1) COMPLETED WHEN AN INCIDENT IS NOTIFIABLE AND/OR HAS BEEN NOTIFIED TO THE

RELEVANT AUTHORITY.

2) COMPLETED AFTER REQUESTING LEGAL PRIVILEGE.

3) SUBMITTED TO THE REGIONAL OFFICE WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS OF THE INCIDENT.

Note: Parts A,B & F contain some information already provided on AR702A Environmental Incident Report

Project: Report No.:

Date of Incident: Time of Incident:

PART A – WHAT HAPPENED?

Type of Incident:

Hazardous Material Water Pollution Soil Erosion

Noise Vibration Air Pollution

Other (specify)

Persons Involved:

Name Occupation Employer

a) Person(s) directly involved.

b) Person reporting incident.

c) Person incident reported by.

c) Witnesses

e) Supervisor

Damage to plant or property that occurred/may have occurred:

PART B – HOW DID IT HAPPEN?

(Explain clearly how the incident occurred, describe the events, activities, etc BEFORE, DURING and AFTER.

Attach sketches, photographs, detail the facts only)

Description of Incident:

Location (attach sketch/map):

Weather Conditions:


INVESTIGATION


PART C – WHY DID IT HAPPEN?

(What were the contributing factors that let to the incident. This may require some conclusions to be

reached based on evidence gathered from interviews etc. Attach witness statements, inspection reports etc).

PART D – HOW WILL REPEATS BE PREVENTED?

(Detail WHAT PREVENTIVE/CORRECTIVE ACTIONS must be taken BY WHOM to eliminate the possibility of a

similar incident occurring again).

Action Required Name Of Responsible

Person

Date Due

PART E – CLOSURE OF PREVENTATIVE/CORRECTIVE ACTION ITEMS

(The nominated person(s) verifying that actions have been completed as noted in Part D above is to sign

below).

Name: Role: Signature: Date:

Name: Role: Signature: Date:

PART F – AUTHORITY NOTIFICATION

Name of Relevant Authority (DECC, etc):

Was the Authority notified: YES NO

Severity Potential: Breach of Licence Condition

Fine

Prosecution

PART G – AUTHORISATION AND DISTRIBUTION

(Report must be forwarded to Abigroup Management for formal review and to others noted below as determined by the Project Manager).

Report Prepared By:

Name:

Position:

Signature: Date:


INVESTIGATION


Report Reviewed By: (Whenever practicable this must be the Project Manager)

Name:

Position:

Signature: Date:

Report Distributed To:

Regional Environmental Manager Construction Manager

Corporate Counsel Division Manager

Note: In the event that a Corporate Management Investigation and Debrief is required, the following items

must be included when preparing a comprehensive incident investigation:

Witness statement(s) Supervisor statement

Induction Records Copy of Toolboxs

Photographs Other – eg. survey, inspection records etc.

PART H – MANAGEMENT REVIEW

(To be completed by Abigroup Management – Operations/Construction/Regional Environmental Manager –

and returned to the Project Manager).

Name: Signature:

Position: Date:

AR703A ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION REPORT

AR703A Environmental Inspection Report Page 1 of 1 Version 2 Authorised RY © Abigroup Limited

Project:

Inspection Date:

Weather Conditions: Dry Slight Wind Calm Rain Strong Wind

Item No.

OBSERVATION ACTION REQUIRED & LOCATION

*COMPLETE BY

ACTION BY

DONE

1. Water Quality

2. Soil Conservation

3. Air Quality

4. Noise and vibration

5. Flora and Fauna

6. Landscaping and

Rehabilitation

7. Archaeology and Heritage

8. Hazardous Substances and

Dangerous Goods

9. Waste Management

10. Contaminated Material

11. Traffic Management

12. Community Liaison and

consultation

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

Inspection By:

Name:

Signature:

Distribution:

* COMPLETE BY 1 Immediately 2 Same Day

or Nominate a date

AR703C ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT NOTICE

AR703C Environmental Improvement Notice Page 1 of 1

Version 1 Authorised RY © Abigroup Limited

Project: No:

Organisation Issued To: Date:

The items below relate to Environmental Issues that require correction

Time for Correction:

a) Immediately d) Within the week

b) Close down work area e) Remove from site

c) ASAP f) As per site instruction

Issued by: Position:

Received by: Position:

Proposed Corrective Action / Proposed Preventative Action or Reason, if any, for non-action:

Reviewed by: Date:

Proposed Corrective Action / Proposed Preventative Action Implemented and Effective:

Followed up by: Date:


Annexure A6

Monitoring, Inspection and Reporting Summary


Frequency Responsibility

Inspections

Pre-Clearing Prior to clearing Project Ecologist

Environmental Co-ordinator

Dilapidation Surveys Prior to construction in area of concern Engineers

Environmental Site Inspection Weekly Environmental Co-ordinator

ERSED Control Weekly and following rain events Environmental Co-ordinator

Subcontractor Environmental Inspections

As required for each subcontractor or Utility Provider Environmental Co-ordinator / Engineers

ERG Quarterly as a minimum Environmental Manager / EMR

Nest Boxes Quarterly during 1st year, 6 monthly during 2nd year Project Ecologist / Environmental Co-ordinator

Weed Inspections As determined by Weed Management Strategy but yearly as a minimum

Weed Contractor /


Monitoring

Rainfall Daily via weather station Environmental Co-ordinator

Dust Monthly Environmental Co-ordinator

Surface Water Monthly following rain events and dry periods Environmental Co-ordinator

Noise Monthly, or as required for out of hours works or as directed by DECCW


Heritage sites not to be impacted

Prior to construction + 6 Monthly during construction Environmental Co-ordinator

Heritage Consultant

AHIMS registered sites Three, six and twelve months following project

completion RTA

Water Discharge Prior to discharge to environment Environmental Co-ordinator

Vibration During blasting or where impacts to sensitive structures are possible from construction


Engineers

Groundwater TBD Environmental Co-ordinator

Reporting

Reporting to RTA Monthly to RTA Environmental Manager

Native Vegetation Clearing Monthly to RTA Environmental Manager

EPL Non-Compliance Monthly to DECCW Environmental Manager

NGER information to head office

Monthly to Abigroup Central Region Head Office Environmental Manager

Administration Manager

Clearing Following completion of clearing to RTA Environmental Manager

Compliance Reporting 6 Monthly to DoP Environmental Manager

EPL Annual Returns Yearly within 60 days of EPL anniversary date to DECCW Environmental Manager

WARR Reporting Yearly by July 31 to RTA Environmental Manager

Heritage reporting for historical heritage sites

Yearly Environmental Manager

Location of chemical storages 10 days prior to storage of materials to RTA Environmental Manager

Heritage reporting for objects salvaged during construction

Following completion of construction Environmental Manager


Annexure A7

Ancillary Facility Assessment

MCoA 129: The sites for ancillary facilities associated with the construction of the project shall satisfy the below criteria, unless otherwise

approved by the Director-General

Refe

rence N

um

ber

(non sequential as these reference

numbers are consistent with

original proposed site locations)

Proposed U

se o

f Ancilla

ry

Facility

Proje

ct Chain

age (m

)

a) be

located

more than

100

metres

from a

waterway

b) have

ready

access to

the road

network

c) do not cause

exceedance of

the maximum

native

vegetation

clearing limit

specified under

condition 60 of

this approval

d) be

located

on

relatively

level land

e) be separated

from the

nearest

residences by at

least 200

metres (or at

least 250

metres for a

temporary

batching plant

and stockpiling

sites)

f) be above

the 20 ARI

flood level

unless a

contingency

plan to

manage

flooding is

prepared and

implemented

g) Shall not

unreasonably

affect the land

use of

adjacent

properties

h) provide sufficient

area for the storage

of raw materials to

minimise, to the

greatest extent

practical, the

number of deliveries

required outside

standard

construction hours

i) shall not

impact on

heritage sites

beyond those

already

impacted by

the project

Does the site com

ply

with

all conditio

ns o

f approval?

Additional mitigation measures

that will be put in place where

location does not meet MCoA 129

1 TOPSOIL/ MULCH

STOCKPILE

12900 The site is located more than 100 metres from any waterways.

The site will be situated adjacent to the construction haul road which will be linked to local public roads.

The site has been previously cleared. As a result no further vegetation clearing will be required. Any existing vegetation comprises of scattered remnant vegetation not listed as EEC. The removal of these

trees is not anticipated.

The site is

relatively level. Approx. 1% slope.

The site is separated by at least 250 metres from the nearest residences.

This site is above the 20 ARI flood level.

This site does not unreasonably affect the land use of the adjacent properties.

Sufficient space has been provided for the storage of raw materials to minimise, to the greatest extent practical, the number of deliveries required outside standard construction hours.

To be determined. Site falls outside the current section 90 consent.

NO

The site is being included in a variation to the current section 90 area. Heritage and ecological assessment will be undertaken and consistency with the projects approval determined prior to use.

2 MULCH STOCKPILE



The site has been previously cleared. As a result no further vegetation clearing will be required. Any existing vegetation comprises of scattered remnant vegetation not listed as EEC. The removal of these trees is not anticipated.

The site is relatively

level. Approx. 0% slope.

This site has one resident living within a 250m radius of the proposed site. This resident resides 160 metres from the proposed site.





NO

The one resident that lives within 250m of this site will be kept informed and notified of any works that will be happening within the ancillary facility. Noise impacts will only be during construction hours and should be temporary as the ancillary facility is intended to be used for stockpiling. Dust impacts will be suppressed through mitigations measures that are defined in the AQMP. The site is being included in a variation to the current section 90 area. Heritage and ecological assessment will be undertaken and consistency with the projects approval determined prior to use.

6 TOPSOIL/ MULCH

STOCKPILE

15500 Parts of this site are located within 100m

of a water way. No parts of the site are within 20m of a water way.

The site will be situated adjacent to the

construction haul road which will be linked to local public roads.

The site has been previously cleared. As a result no further vegetation

clearing will be required. Any existing vegetation comprises of scattered remnant vegetation not listed as EEC. The removal of these trees is not anticipated.

The site is


This site has three resident living within a 250m radius of the proposed site. The

closest resident resides 140 metres from the proposed site.


This site does not unreasonably affect the land use of the

adjacent properties.

Sufficient space has been provided for the storage of raw materials to minimise, to the greatest

extent practical, the number of deliveries required outside standard construction hours.


NO

The three residents that live within 250m of this site will be kept informed and notified of any works that will be happening within the ancillary facility.

Noise impacts will only be during construction hours and should be temporary as the ancillary facility is intended to be used for stockpiling. Dust impacts will be suppressed through mitigations measures that are defined in the AQMP. In addition, it has been determined to be appropriate to provide noise mitigation treatment to one of these properties. Parts of this site are located within 100m of a water way. As a result; more robust erosion and sediment controls will be implemented; a 40m water way buffer zone will be established at a minimum; and consultation with a third party soil conservationist will be sort to provide guidance and advice on the implementation of such measures. As this site will be used for stockpiling of mulch and topsoil. Mulch will not be stockpiled within 100m of the adjacent

waterway. The site is being included in a variation to the current section 90 area. Heritage and ecological assessment will be undertaken and consistency with the projects approval determined prior to use.

7 MULCH STOCKPILE

16000 The site is located more than 100 metres from any

waterways.

The site will be situated adjacent to the construction

haul road which will be linked to local public roads.

The site has been previously cleared. As a result no further vegetation clearing will be

required. Any existing vegetation comprises of scattered remnant vegetation not listed as EEC. The removal of these trees is not anticipated.

The site is




This site does not unreasonably affect the land use of the adjacent

properties.

Sufficient space has been provided for the storage of raw materials to minimise, to the greatest extent practical, the

number of deliveries required outside standard construction hours.


NO


8 TOPSOIL STOCKPILE




The site is







NO


9 TOPSOIL/ MULCH

STOCKPILE

16500 Parts of this site are located within 100m of a water way. No parts of the site are within 20m of a water way.



The site is relatively level. Approx..4% slope.






NO

Parts of this site are located within 100m of a water way. As a result; more robust erosion and sediment controls will be implemented; a 20m water way buffer zone will be established at a minimum; and consultation with a third party soil conservationist will be sort to provide guidance and advice on the implementation of such measures. As this site will be used for stockpiling of mulch and topsoil. Mulch will not be stockpiled within 100m of the adjacent waterway. The site is being included in a variation to the current section 90 area. Heritage and ecological assessment will be undertaken and consistency with the projects approval determined prior to use.

10A TOPSOIL/ MULCH

STOCKPILE



The site has been previously cleared. As a result no further vegetation clearing will be required. Any existing vegetation comprises of scattered remnant vegetation not listed as EEC. The removal of these trees is not

anticipated.

The site is







NO

Parts of this site are located within 100m of a water way. As a result; more robust erosion and sediment controls will be implemented; a 20m water way buffer zone will be established at a minimum; and consultation with a third party soil conservationist will be sort to provide guidance and advice on the implementation of such measures. As this site will be used for stockpiling of mulch and topsoil. Mulch will not be stockpiled within 100m of the adjacent

waterway. The site is being included in a variation to the current section 90 area. Heritage and ecological assessment will be undertaken and consistency with the projects approval determined prior to use.

10B TOPSOIL/ MULCH

STOCKPILE




The site is







NO

Parts of this site are located within 100m of a water way. As a result; more robust erosion and sediment controls will be implemented; a 20m water way buffer zone will be established at a minimum; and consultation with a third party soil conservationist will be sort to provide guidance and advice on the implementation of such measures. As this site will be used for stockpiling of mulch and topsoil. Mulch will not be stockpiled within 100m of the adjacent waterway. The site is being included in a variation to the current section 90 area. Heritage and ecological assessment will be undertaken and consistency with the projects approval determined prior to use.

10C TOPSOIL/ MULCH

STOCKPILE




The site is relatively level. Approx. 0% slope.






NO


11 MULCH STOCKPILE





The site is







NO


12 TOPSOIL STOCKPILE

20250 Parts of this site are located within 100m of a water way (dry grassy gully). No parts of the site are within 20m of a water way.



The site is







NO

Parts of this site are located within 100m of a water way. As a result; more robust erosion and sediment controls will be implemented; a 20m water way buffer zone will be established at a minimum; and consultation with a third party soil conservationist will be sort to provide guidance and advice on the implementation of such measures. The site is being included in a variation to the current section 90 area. Heritage and ecological assessment will be undertaken and consistency with the projects approval determined prior to use.

13 MULCH/ TOPSOIL STOCKPILE

20250 Parts of this site are located within 100m of a water

way (dry grassy gully). No parts of the site are within 20m of a water way.

The site will be situated adjacent to the construction

haul road which will be linked to local public roads.

The site has been previously cleared. As a result no further vegetation clearing will be

required. Any existing vegetation comprises of scattered remnant vegetation not listed as EEC. The removal of these trees is not

The site is


This site has two resident living within a 250m radius of the proposed site. The closest resides 60

metres from the proposed site.


This site does not unreasonably affect the land use of the adjacent

properties.

Sufficient space has been provided for the storage of raw materials to minimise, to the greatest extent practical, the

number of deliveries required outside standard construction hours.


NO

Parts of this site are located within 100m of a water way. As a result; more robust erosion and sediment controls will be implemented; a 20m water way buffer zone will be established at a minimum;

and consultation with a third party soil conservationist will be sort to provide guidance and advice on the implementation of such measures. As this site will be used for stockpiling of mulch and topsoil. Mulch will not be stockpiled within 100m of the adjacent

anticipated. waterway. The two residents that live within 250m of this site will be kept informed and notified of any works that will be happening within the ancillary facility. Noise impacts will only be during construction hours and should be temporary as the ancillary facility is intended to be used for stockpiling. Dust impacts will be suppressed through mitigations measures that are defined in the AQMP. In addition, it has been determined to be appropriate to provide noise mitigation treatment to one of these properties. The site is being included in a variation to the current section 90 area. Heritage and ecological assessment will be undertaken and consistency with the projects approval determined prior to use.


21500 Parts of this site are located within 100m of a water way (dry gully). No parts of the site are within 20m of a water way.









NO

Parts of this site are located within 100m of a water way. As a result; more robust erosion and sediment controls will be implemented; a 20m water way buffer zone will be established at a minimum; and consultation with a third party soil conservationist will be sort to provide guidance and advice on the implementation of such measures. The one resident that lives within 250m of this site will be kept informed and notified of any works that will be happening within the ancillary facility. Noise impacts will only be during construction hours and should be temporary as the ancillary facility is intended to be used for stockpiling. Dust impacts will be suppressed through mitigations measures that are defined in the AQMP. The site is being included in a variation to the current section 90 area. Heritage and ecological assessment will be undertaken and consistency with the projects approval determined prior to use.






This site has two resident living within a 250m radius of the proposed site. The closest resides 150 metres from the proposed site.





NO

The two residents that live within 250m of this site will be kept informed and notified of any works that will be happening within the ancillary facility. Noise impacts will only be during construction hours and should be temporary as the ancillary facility is intended to be used for stockpiling. Dust impacts will be suppressed through mitigations measures that are defined in the AQMP. The site is being included in a variation to the current section 90 area. Heritage and ecological assessment will be undertaken and consistency with the projects approval determined prior to use.





The site is







NO



17 MULCH STOCKPILE









The site does not impact on known heritage sites as assessed by the RTA CHPOM or the HHMP.

YES

N.A

27 SITE COMPOUND

27800 Parts of this site are located within 100m of a water way (dry grassy gully). No parts of the

site are within 20m of a water way.

The site will be situated adjacent to the construction haul road which will be linked to local public

roads.

The site has been previously cleared. As a result no further vegetation clearing will be required. Any existing vegetation comprises of scattered remnant

vegetation not listed as EEC. The removal of these trees is not anticipated.

The site is


This site has three resident living within a 200m radius of the proposed site. The closest resides 50 metres from the proposed site.





NO

Parts of this site are located within 100m of a water way. As a result; more robust erosion and sediment controls will be implemented; a 20m water way buffer zone will be established at a minimum; and consultation with a third party soil conservationist will be sort to provide guidance and advice on the implementation of such measures.

The three residents that live within 250m of this site will be kept informed and notified of any works that will be happening within the ancillary facility. Noise impacts will only be during construction hours and should be temporary as the ancillary facility is intended to be used for stockpiling. Dust impacts will be suppressed through mitigations measures that are defined in the AQMP. In addition, it has been determined to be appropriate to provide noise mitigation treatment to all three of these properties. A noise wall will also be constructed at the boundary of the site. The site is being included in a variation to the current section 90 area. Heritage and ecological assessment will be undertaken and consistency with the projects approval determined prior to use.

18 TOPSOIL/ MULCH

STOCKPILE



The site has been previously cleared. As a result no further vegetation clearing will be required. Any existing vegetation comprises of scattered remnant vegetation not

listed as EEC. The removal of these trees is not anticipated.

The site is







NO


19 TOPSOIL/ MULCH

STOCKPILE



The site has been previously cleared. As a result no further vegetation clearing will be required. Any existing vegetation comprises of scattered remnant vegetation not

The site is







NO


listed as EEC. The removal of these trees is not anticipated.











YES

N.A



The site will be situated adjacent to the construction haul road which will be linked to local public

roads.

The site has been previously cleared. As a result no further vegetation clearing will be required. Any existing vegetation comprises of scattered remnant

vegetation not listed as EEC. The removal of these trees is not anticipated.

The site is







NO


22 TOPSOIL/ MULCH

STOCKPILE




The site is







NO


23A TOPSOIL/ MULCH

STOCKPILE

35700 Parts of this site are located within 100m

of a water way. No parts of the site are within 20m of a water way.

The site will be situated adjacent to the

construction haul road which will be linked to local public roads.

The site has been previously cleared. As a result no further vegetation

clearing will be required. Any existing vegetation comprises of scattered remnant vegetation not listed as EEC. The removal of these trees is not anticipated.

The site is


This site has many resident living within a 250m radius of the proposed site. These

are the residents living in the denser residential area of Branxton where many of the residents are within 55m of the proposed site


This site does not unreasonably affect the land use of the

adjacent properties.

Sufficient space has been provided for the storage of raw materials to minimise, to the greatest

extent practical, the number of deliveries required outside standard construction hours.

The site does not impact on known heritage sites as assessed by the

RTA CHPOM or the HHMP.

NO

The residents of Branxton that live within 250m of this site will be kept informed and notified of any works that will be happening within the ancillary facility.

Noise impacts will only be during construction hours and should be temporary as the ancillary facility is intended to be used for stockpiling. Dust impacts will be suppressed through mitigations measures that are defined in the AQMP. Parts of this site are located within 100m of a water way. As a result; more robust erosion and sediment controls will be implemented; a 20m water way buffer zone will be established at a minimum; and consultation with a third party soil conservationist will be sort to provide guidance and advice on the implementation of such measures. As this site will be used for stockpiling of mulch and topsoil. Mulch will not be stockpiled within 100m of the adjacent waterway.

23B TOPSOIL/ MULCH

STOCKPILE




The site is


This site has many resident living within a 250m radius of the proposed site. These are the residents living in the denser residential area of Branxton where many of the residents are within 55m of the proposed site





NO

The residents of Branxton that live within 250m of this site will be kept informed and notified of any works that will be happening within the ancillary facility. Noise impacts will only be during construction hours and should be temporary as the ancillary facility is intended to be used for stockpiling. Dust impacts will be suppressed through mitigations measures that are defined in the AQMP. Parts of this site are located within 100m of a water way. As a result; more robust erosion and sediment controls will be implemented; a 20m water way buffer zone will be established at a minimum; and consultation with a third party soil conservationist will be sort to provide guidance and advice on the implementation of such measures. As this site will be used for stockpiling of

mulch and topsoil. Mulch will not be stockpiled within 100m of the adjacent waterway.

24 MULCH STOCKPILE




The site is







NO

The one resident that lives within 250m of this site will be kept informed and notified of any works that will be happening within the ancillary facility. Noise impacts will only be during construction hours and should be temporary as the ancillary facility is intended to be used for stockpiling. Dust impacts will be suppressed through mitigations measures that are defined in the AQMP.

28 NORTHERN SITE

COMPOUND

The site is located more than 100 metres from any waterways.

The site will be situated adjacent to the construction haul road

which will be linked to local public roads.

The site has been previously cleared. As a result no further vegetation clearing will be required. Any

existing vegetation comprises of scattered remnant vegetation not listed as EEC. The removal of these trees is not anticipated.

The site is


This site has many resident living within a 250m radius of the proposed site. These are the residents living in the denser

residential area of Branxton where many of the residents are within 80m of the proposed site.



Sufficient space has been provided for the storage of raw materials to minimise, to the greatest extent practical, the number of deliveries

required outside standard construction hours.


NO

The residents of Branxton that live within 250m of this site will be kept informed and notified of any works that will be happening within the ancillary facility. Noise impacts will only be during construction hours and should be

temporary as the ancillary facility is intended to be used for stockpiling. Dust impacts will be suppressed through mitigations measures that are defined in the AQMP.

25A TOPSOIL/ MULCH

STOCKPILE




The site is


This site has many resident living within a 250m radius of the proposed site. These are the residents living in the denser residential area of Branxton where many of the residents are within 80m of the proposed site.





NO

The residents of Branxton that live within 250m of this site will be kept informed and notified of any works that will be happening within the ancillary facility. Noise impacts will only be during construction hours and should be temporary as the ancillary facility is intended to be used for stockpiling. Dust impacts will be suppressed through mitigations measures that are defined in the AQMP.

25B TOPSOIL/ MULCH

STOCKPILE


The site will be situated adjacent to the construction haul road which will be linked to

The site has been previously cleared. As a result no further vegetation clearing will be required. Any existing vegetation comprises of


This site has many resident living within a 250m radius of the proposed site. These are the residents living in the denser residential area of Branxton where





NO

The residents of Branxton that live within 250m of this site will be kept informed and notified of any works that will be happening within the ancillary facility. Noise impacts will only be during construction hours and should be temporary as the ancillary facility is intended to be used for stockpiling. Dust

local public roads.

scattered remnant vegetation not listed as EEC. The removal of these trees is not anticipated.

many of the residents are within 80m of the proposed site.

impacts will be suppressed through mitigations measures that are defined in the AQMP.

25C TOPSOIL/ MULCH

STOCKPILE


The site will be situated adjacent to the construction haul road

which will be linked to local public roads.

The site has been previously cleared. As a result no further vegetation clearing will be required. Any

existing vegetation comprises of scattered remnant vegetation not listed as EEC. The removal of these trees is not anticipated.

The site is


This site has many resident living within a 250m radius of the proposed site. These are the residents living in the denser

residential area of Branxton where many of the residents are within 80m of the proposed site.



Sufficient space has been provided for the storage of raw materials to minimise, to the greatest extent practical, the number of deliveries

required outside standard construction hours.


NO

The residents of Branxton that live within 250m of this site will be kept informed and notified of any works that will be happening within the ancillary facility. Noise impacts will only be during construction hours and should be

temporary as the ancillary facility is intended to be used for stockpiling. Dust impacts will be suppressed through mitigations measures that are defined in the AQMP.





The site is







YES

N.A

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94 TOEPFERS ROAD WYEE NSW 2259 PHONE: (02) 4357 1112 FAX: (02) 4357 1095

16 February 2011 Abigroup Contractors P/L Unit 2, 4 Birraba Avenue BERESFIELD NSW 2322 Attention: Grant Fletcher – Environmental Manager - Hunter Region RE: HUNTER EXPRESSWAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCT

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING MINISTER’S CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 129(a)

Dear Grant I refer to the subject Condition Reference generally stating stockpiles will be located more than 100 metres from a waterway unless otherwise approved by the Director – General. Stockpile sites on this project have been greatly reduced due to: Vegetation clearing restrictions. Stockpile height allowances. Accordingly, extra areas must be located with an obvious option being the utilisation of land closer to waterways. I have inspected the project and have worked on road construction and other projects in the area for many years. I am familiar with site conditions including: Topography. Waterways. Soil types. Vegetation. Rainfall and climatic conditions.

94 TOEPFERS ROAD WYEE NSW 2259 PHONE: (02) 4357 1112 FAX: (02) 4357 1095

2 Stockpiles can be sited closer than 100 metres to waterways with good erosion and sediment control and water quality outcomes. This is provided there is strict adherence to the guidelines and standards in the following publications: Department of Housing (1998), Managing Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction,

Volume 1, 4th Edition (i.e. Blue Book). Department of Environment and Climate Change (2008), Managing Urban Stormwater:

Soils and Construction, Volume 2D, Main Road Construction (i.e. Blue Book). The following proposals will create additional area for stockpiles: Stockpiles not to be closer than 100 metres to waterways at bridge sites at Black, Anvil

and Swamp Creeks. Stockpiles not to be closer than 20 metres to waterways where culverts/pipes are to be

constructed. While the management of ‘clean’ upper catchment flows across the works will be essential, excavation and fill activities will be conducted across these watercourse areas. Stockpiles within the 100 metre zone will be mainly topsoil (i.e. easily revegetated) with a minimum amount of unsuitable material.

Stockpiles of mulch not to be closer than 100 metres to any waterway. Please contact me on (0418) 434516 if you require any further comment. Yours faithfully T.R.E.E.S. P/L

B J Wright Senior Soil Conservationist


Annexure B1

Flora and Fauna

Management Sub Plan


Annexure B2

Noise and Vibration Management Sub Plan


Annexure B3

Soil and Water Management Sub Plan


Annexure B4

Aboriginal Heritage Management Sub Plan


Annexure B5

Historical Heritage Management Sub Plan


Annexure B6

Spoil and Fill Management Sub Plan


Annexure B7

Air Quality Management Sub Plan


Annexure B8

Hazard and Risk Management Sub Plan


Annexure B9

Waste and Reuse Management Sub Plan


Annexure B10

Urban and Landscape Design

Management Sub Plan

DRAFT


Annexure B11

Utility Services

Sub Plan