environement method statement 10 ... - roads and waterways

EnvironmentConstruction Method Statement 10

Buchanan Interchange

HEA-CMS-BCI-ENV-010-00-01

ScopeThis Construction Method Statement describes the environmental managementmeasures to be applied to the establishment and construction of the BuchananInterchange

Location/s Buchanan Interchange between chainage 9,700 to 10,300

Timing Pre-construction and construction

Minister’s COAs CoA 30

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Also known as: HEA-WMS-BCI-ENV-001-00-01

Hunter Expressway Alliance

ECMS – Buchanan Interchange

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DOCUMENT CONTROL

Document Type: Document No/Ref:HEA-CMS-BCI-ENV-010-00-01

Title: Buchanan Interchange

GeneralDescription:

This ECMS covers the activities and management measures for the Buchanan Interchangeas part of the construction of a 13 km expressway from the Newcastle Link Roadinterchange with the F3, through to Buchanan.

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Approval Name Position Signed/Approved Date

DocumentEditor / Author

Howard Chemney Environment Manager- Design

Review Tracey Doczy Environment Manager- Construction

Final approval Peter Chatburn Alliance ProjectManager

DOCUMENT REVISIONS

Rev Date Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by Remarks

01 23/7/10 A.Zambolt /H.Chemney T. Doczy P. Chatburn

EMR Certification

I have reviewed this ECMS and find it to be in accordance with the relevant Conditions of Approvaland all relevant undertakings made in the EIS, Representations Report and the approved CEMP.

Signed:

Environmental Management Representative

Date:

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................1

1.1 Overview of activities ...........................................................................................................1

1.2 ECMS overview ...................................................................................................................2

1.3 Key reference documents to ECMS .....................................................................................2

2 Scope of works............................................................................................................................4

2.1 Key elements .......................................................................................................................4

2.2 Staging of works ..................................................................................................................6

2.3 Timing of works ...................................................................................................................6

2.4 Hours of operation ...............................................................................................................6

2.5 Site rehabilitation and restoration .........................................................................................6

3 Key roles and responsibilities ......................................................................................................7

4 Statutory requirements and approvals .........................................................................................8

4.1 Revision of ECMS to reflect licence conditions .....................................................................9

4.2 ECMS consultation process .................................................................................................9

4.3 Minister’s Conditions of Approval .........................................................................................9

5 Site induction and training ......................................................................................................... 12

6 Monitoring and inspection .......................................................................................................... 12

7 Revisions .................................................................................................................................. 12

8 Document control ...................................................................................................................... 12

9 Attachments .............................................................................................................................. 12

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1-1: Relevant sub-plans to the ECMS ..................................................................................2Table 2-1: Steps and activities under the ECMS............................................................................4Table 4-1: Legislation and statutory obligations .............................................................................8Table 4-2: Matrix of Minister’s Condition of Approval 30 .............................................................. 10



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1 IntroductionThis Environmental Construction Method Statement (ECMS) documents the requirements for worksassociated with the establishment and construction of the Buchanan Interchange (Stage 1).

This document:

addresses the requirements of the Minister’s Condition of Approval #30for the Hunter Expresswayproject,

reflects the requirements of the Hunter Expressway Alliance (HEA) environmental managementsystem (as detailed in the Construction Environmental Management Plan),

incorporates the management measures from the relevant sub-plans and

describes the environmental management measures relating specifically to the constructionactivities and potential environmental issues.

This ECMS has been prepared as a practical environmental management tool for use by all HEApersonnel and subcontractors and incorporates the assessment of the environmental and communityrisks for these works. The specific environmental and community management controls developedand detailed in the ECMS, include the following key information:

Key site and management personnel - responsibilities and contact details.

Operating hours.

Construction details – activities, staging and schedule.

Objectives and targets – monitoring requirements, criteria and procedures.

Action tables/plans – inspection and test plans with actions, responsibilities, training, timing,reporting, monitoring/auditing and checklists.

Site Drawings - Site layout, monitoring locations, erosion controls, noise barriers, discharge pointsand limits of clearing.

1.1 Overview of activitiesThe proposed Buchanan Interchange is located along John Renshaw drive at the existing intersectionof John Renshaw Drive and Buchanan Road at Buchanan. At this location, the Hunter ExpresswayAlliance proposes to construct a grade separated interchange consisting of two overpass bridgesforming an elevated roundabout structure over the Hunter Expressway mainline carriageway andentry/exit ramps to the Hunter Expressway mainline carriageway. Local road works are also proposedalong Buchanan Road, John Renshaw Drive and George Booth Drive to facilitate the construction ofthe Hunter Expressway due to the close proximity of the proposed interchange to George Booth Drive.

Currently, significant volumes of through traffic and local mine traffic use John Renshaw Drive as it iscurrently the main travel route from Newcastle through to Kurri Kurri and beyond. Similarly, thecurrent intersections at Buchanan Road/John Renshaw Drive and George Booth Drive/John RenshawDrive receive significant traffic volumes.

Construction of the Buchanan Interchange will be undertaken in two stages. The first stage (Stage 1)involves the construction of a temporary deviation (side track) to the east of John Renshaw Drive.This, in turn, will allow future construction of the grade separated interchanges (Stage 2) as currently




the existing road locations clash with the proposed road and bridge structures. The temporarydeviation will allow through traffic to continue along John Renshaw Drive. In addition a temporarydeviation will also be constructed for Buchanan Road to the east of its current alignment. Again thiswill allow through traffic to continue along Buchanan Road.

This ECMS only covers works related to these Stage 1 works and will be updated to include futurestages of works as necessary.

1.2 ECMS overviewThe General Construction ECMS 1 will be required for all construction sites.

This activity specific ECMS provides only specific requirements for the Buchanan Interchange. Whenundertaking this work, this ECMS will need to be used in conjunction with ECMS 1: GeneralConstruction which will apply for the non-specific requirements for the site.

The Site Supervisor in consultation with the QA Manager will determine which ECMSs are required foreach work site. Refer to the overview map contained in Attachment B of ECMS 1 for an overview ofall ECMSs. Specific environmental constraints are further identified in the maps contained inAttachment A.

The ECMS site-specific Environmental Control Plans (ECPs) include site-specific drawings on acadastral and air photo base with site boundary overlain, general traffic controls and site-specificenvironmental management action tables. ECPs are to be read/ implemented in conjunction with theECMS document and relevant reference documents and are for day-to-day reference for managingactivities on the individual sites. The ECPs have been designed as A0 drawings for attachment to siteshed walls. This ECMS includes the following:

Attachment A – ECMS Environmental Control Plans

Attachment B – Progressive Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (PESCP)

The PESCP is for the initial activities required for the site and will be updated as works progress.

1.3 Key reference documents to ECMS

The following detailed management plans and reports have been prepared in conjunction with theECMS to assist in the mitigation of specific environmental issues for the works. This ECMS providesthe required detail for day-to-day worksite activities and the management plans and reports will bereferred as needed for specific information requirements:

Table 1-1: Relevant sub-plans to the ECMS

Issue Relevant Plan(s) Details

Noise & vibration(incl. blastmanagement)

Construction Noise & Vibration SubPlan (incl. Blast Management Strategy)

Construction Noise Impact Statements

Provides a comparison of measuredbackground noise levels at sensitivereceivers vs. predicted noise impacts,duration of impacts from site works andtraffic, physical and site managementmeasures to minimise impacts andcompliance monitoring program.

Flora & Fauna Flora and Fauna Management Sub Provides details of the location of sensitive




Issue Relevant Plan(s) Details

Visual Plan

Landscape Management Sub Plan

environment, including EECs andmanagement measures to preventconstruction encroachment.

Soil and waterquality

Soil & Water Management Sub Plan

Landscape Management Sub Plan

Spoil Management Sub Plan

Provides details of the physical andmanagement controls for surface runoff,erosion and sedimentation control, incidentresponse and details of the compliancemonitoring program.

Land contamination Hazard & Risk Management Plan Provides details of the assessment ofcontamination.

Heritage Aboriginal Cultural HeritageManagement Sub Plan

Historical Heritage Management SubPlan

Provides details of the location known andpotential of archaeological sites and heritagesites as well as management measures toprevent damage or destruction.

Air Quality Construction Air Quality ManagementPlan

Provides details on the location of sensitivereceivers, air quality impacts fromconstruction works and mitigation strategiesand measures.

Waste Waste Management & Re-Use SubPlan

Provides details on the waste strategies andmanagement measures to maximise reuse,minimise waste generation and ensurelawful disposal where required.

Other management sub plans have been prepared in accordance with the MCoA for a number ofenvironmental aspects of the project and provide project wide protocols, procedures and managementmeasures to be adopted to minimise potential impacts from the works. The issues relevant to the sitefrom each of these sub-plans have been considered in preparing this ECMS.




2 Scope of worksThis ECMS covers stage 1 construction of the temporary deviation works for the BuchananInterchange. As stated, the ECMS will be updated to include future stages of works as necessary.

2.1 Key elements

The key elements of this work are shown in Table 2.1.

Table 2-1: Steps and activities under the ECMS

Step Activity Description

1. Site access A site access is proposed on the south side of the John Renshaw Drivedeviation. This location is favoured because it is on the outside of the curve,affording desirable sight distances to and from the access (Safe IntersectionSight Distance for 60 km/h of 105 metres). It is also situated so that any potentialimpacts on the operation of the Buchanan Intersection are minimised. A left turnlane is provided to allow trucks to make the manoeuvre safely on the down-hillapproach. The proposed access will be restricted to left-in and left-out turns.

The site access will be located in consultation with the Alliance Traffic Managerin order to ensure that safe access to site is maintained and that the existinglevel of road safety for public road users is maintained.

2. Installation ofworksiteseparationmeasures(concrete barriers)

Worksite separation is required in order to create safe work sites for constructionpersonnel. Concrete precast type “F” kerbs will be placed at approved locationsin order to create the worksite separation. The precast kerbs will be delivered onsemi-trailers and unloaded into position using mobile cranes. Temporary trafficcontrol measures will be required during this work.

3. Sedimentationand erosioncontrol measures

Erosion and sedimentation control plans will be developed in consultation withthe Alliance Environment Manager. In conjunction with the site clearing and treeremoval activities, the erosion and sedimentation controls will be installed inorder to ensure the water run-off from the site is captured and released inaccordance with water quality guidelines for the project. Emphasis will be placedon maintaining separation of “clean” and “dirty” water. An erosion and sedimentcontrol plan has been prepared for the site and is located in Attachment B.

4. Site clearing andtree removal

Before site clearing and tree removal commences the approved clearing areawill be clearly marked out and communicated to the site team. Detailed servicesinvestigations will be undertaken on site where required by local serviceproviders. Any works requiring excavation of the ground will be completed inaccordance with the Ground Disturbance Permit system.

Site clearing and tree removal will be undertaken using chainsaws and handtools along with excavator mounted tree felling equipment, truck and woodchippers. All material will be stockpiled for later use or removed from site.




Step Activity Description

5. Topsoil stripping Excavators and tip trucks will be used during top soil stripping. Topsoil will bestockpiled in designated areas for later reuse or removed from site. Weedytopsoil will be designated for treatment or removed from site.

6. Removal ofexisting pond andunsuitablematerial

Water in the pond shall be pumped downstream and any mud/silt collected in thebase of the pond shall be tested for potential re-use / disposal off-site.

7. 1050mm diametercross drainageline

A cross drainage line will be installed prior to the commencement of any furtherworks to ensure the separation of clean water from site water.

8. Side trackembankmentconstruction

Cut material shall be transported via dump truck to the worksite and used to formthe bulk earthworks.

9. Side track flexiblepavementconstruction

Flexible pavement will be constructed using imported and site sourced materialsto form the underlying layers of the side track pavement. Plant and equipmenttypically used for this type of construction are excavators, graders, tip trucks,rollers, and water carts. Asphalt wearing course layers will be placed usingasphalt pavers, smooth drum and multi tyre rollers and semi-trailer type or rigidtippers for delivery of asphalt from the offsite asphalt plants.

10. Road marking andstreet furniture

Road marking and street furniture will be installed in locations separated fromlive traffic where possible however, due to the nature of the locations of the itemsand the requirements for traffic switching, some of the works will be undertakenimmediately adjacent to live traffic. Detailed planning and risk assessments forthese activities will be undertaken in order to maintain a high level of safety forall personnel involved with the works.

Items required to be installed include signage, traffic barriers, line marking,reflectors and any other elements as specified in the detailed side track design.Plant and equipment typically used are hand held tools and equipment and smallexcavators and light vehicles.

11. Intersectionlightingadjustments

In order to maintain existing levels of lighting at the intersection with GeorgeBooth Drive and John Renshaw Drive, adjustments to current street lightingarrangements will be required. Works involved will included minor road crossingsand light pole relocations.




2.2 Staging of works

Construction of the Buchanan Interchange will be undertaken in two stages as follows:

Stage 1 – construction of the temporary deviations to John Renshaw Drive and Buchanan Road.

Stage 2 – construction of the grade separated interchanges and associated bridge structures.

2.3 Timing of worksStage 1 of the Buchanan Interchange works (construction of the temporary deviation) will commencein August 2010 and be completed in March 2011.

2.4 Hours of operationNormal construction hours apply to the activities included in this ECMS. These hours are:

Monday to Friday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Saturdays: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sundays & Public Holidays – no work

Where work is required outside these hours, an application will be made to DECCW in accordancewith the out of hours protocol in the Noise and Vibration Management Sub Plan.

2.5 Site rehabilitation and restorationAt the completion of construction, construction site compounds and facilities will be demobilised.Appropriate replanting with local native species will be undertaken in accordance with the LandscapeManagement Plan, prepared in consultation with Councils affected landowners and the CommunityLiaison Group.




3 Key roles and responsibilitiesRefer to the ‘General Construction ECMS #1 for roles and responsibilities for key personnel.




4 Statutory requirements and approvalsA summary of the key statutory requirements and approvals for the works are detailed below.

Table 4-1: Legislation and statutory obligations

Regulator Licence/Approval etc Relevant works

NSW Dept of Industry andInvestment

As a Part 3A project, rather thanpermit requirements, approval isrequired for the following:

Dredging or reclamation(s.201)

Blockage of fish passage(s.219)

Dredging, reclamation or blockageof creek flows (this includes placingof silt fences in creeks)

(Note: RTA must notify Minister forFisheries under Part 7 (div 3) theFisheries Management Act 1994)


MCoA -Consultation Construction of temporary platformsfor piles and pier construction increeks


MCoA -Consultation Design and timing of bridgeconstruction

NSW Dept of Industry andInvestment, Dept of Planning

MCoA -Approval Earthen platforms or placing of fill increeks

Dept of Planning MCoA -Comply with Blue Book:Managing Urban Stormwater: Soiland Construction

Design and construction ofwaterway crossing and erosionsediment control structures

DECCW Environmental Protection Licence -POEO Act 1997

Discharge from sediment basins

Impact on waterways

Noise criteria

DECCW, Dept of Planning Approval as per MCoA -60 To clear areas that exceeds projectlimits

DECCW Licence to harm or pick threatenedspecies, populations or ecologicalcommunities or damage habitat

Clearing or disturbed areasthreatened species, populations, orEEC

Seed and cutting collection

NSW Heritage Council NSW Heritage Act 1977:

s139 excavation permits146 notice of relic discovery

Excavation near a heritage item




Regulator Licence/Approval etc Relevant works

DECCW National Parks and Wildlife Act1974:

s87 / s90 Aboriginal HeritageImpact Permit

Construction works near anaboriginal sites

Note: Refer also to Table 3.5 in the CEMP for further information on the consultation with externalstakeholders.

4.1 Revision of ECMS to reflect licence conditions

Up-to-date copies of each licence are kept on site for reference as required.

4.2 ECMS consultation processConsultation for the project has been undertaken with agencies and stakeholders including:

Department of Planning

DECCW

Lake Macquarie City Council

Maitland City Council

Cessnock City Council

Industries and Investment NSW

Utility providers

Local Aboriginal Land Councils

Ongoing consultation during the works covered under this ECMS will be undertaken with relevantstakeholders where changes to works occur under this ECMS. Specifically DoP and DECCW will benotified where necessary.

Any further updates to the ECMS requires EMR endorsement and a summary of changes and updateswill be provided to the public for their information, and a full copy of the ECMS be made available onthe internet, following EMR endorsement.

4.3 Minister’s Conditions of Approval

Minister’s Condition of Approval 30 is reproduced in the table below with cross reference to where thecondition is addressed in this ECMS or other project management documents.




Table 4-2: Matrix of Minister’s Condition of Approval 30

Reference CoA 30 Requirement ECMS Reference

The Proponent shall prepare Construction Method Statements (CMS) identified inthe CEMP required by Condition 24. CMSs must be certified by the EMR as beingin accordance with the Conditions of Approval and all undertakings made in theEIS, Representations Report and the Approved CEMP.

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Each CMS shall include, but not be limited to:

i construction activities and processes associated with the relevant constructionsite(s), including staging and timing of the proposed works;

1. Introduction and 2.Scope of works

ii specific hours of operation for all key elements including off-site movements; 2 Scope of Works

2.2 Hours of Operation

iii cover specific environmental management objectives and strategies for theenvironmental system elements and include, but not be limited to:

Environmental ControlPlan at Attachment A -will cover relevant issues

noise and vibration;

air quality;

water quality;

erosion and sedimentation;

access and traffic;

property acquisition and/or adjustments CEMPheritage and archaeology

flora and fauna

groundwater

acid sulfate soils

spoil stockpiling and disposal

waste/resource management

weed management

flooding and stormwater control

geotechnical issues CEMPvisual screening CEMPlandscaping and rehabilitation

safety, hazards and risk

energy use

resource use and recycling

utilities

iv address, but not be limited to:




Reference CoA 30 Requirement ECMS Reference

a. identification of the statutory and other obligations which the Proponent isrequired to fulfil during project construction, including all approvals andconsultations/agreements required from other authorities andstakeholders, and key legislation and policies which control theProponent’s construction of the project;

4. Statutory requirementsand approvals

b. measures to avoid and/or control the occurrence of environmentalimpacts; Environmental Control

Plan - Attachment A

c. measures (where practicable and cost effective) to provide positiveenvironmental offsets to unavoidable environmental impacts; NA

d. definition of the role, responsibility, authority, accountability and reportingof personnel relevant to compliance with the CMS; 3. Key roles and

responsibilities & ECP inAtt A

e. site specific environmental management techniques and processes forall construction processes which are important for the quality of theenvironment in respect of permanent and/or temporary works;

ECP in Attachment A

f. site specific monitoring, inspection and test plans for all activities andenvironmental qualities which are important to the environmentalmanagement of the project, including performance criteria, tests, andprotocols (eg. frequency and location);

6. Monitoring andinspections

g. locational details of important elements such as temporary noise barriers;portable offices and amenities; truck, plant and materials storage; accesslocations; provision of site hoardings etc;

ECP in Attachment A

h. environmental management instructions for all complex environmentalcontrol processes which do not follow common practice or where theabsence of such instructions could be potentially detrimental to theenvironment;

Refer to Table 1-3 inECMS1 GeneralConstruction

i. steps the Proponent intends to take to ensure that all Plans and SubPlans are being complied with; CEMP

j. consultation requirements with relevant government agencies and utility/service providers; and, ECP in Attachment A

k. community consultation and notification strategy (including localcommunity, businesses, relevant government agencies, and all relevantCouncils), and complaint handling procedures.

ECP in Attachment A

Specific requirements of the main environmental system elements referred to in (iii)shall be as required under the conditions of this approval and/or as required underany licence or approval. All CMS shall be made publicly available

Section 4.3




5 Site induction and trainingRefer to ECMS 1 General Construction for details regarding induction and training.

6 Monitoring and inspectionRefer to the Environmental Control Plan, Attachment A for details on monitoring and inspection.

7 RevisionsRevisions to the ECMS will be made as required and changes will be endorsed by the EnvironmentalManagement Representative (EMR) as required.

The current copy of this ECMS is kept at the worksite and at the HEA Project Display Office followingEMR endorsement (where they may be viewed on request) and a summary of the update provided tocommunity members for their information.

8 Document controlProject document control is detailed in the PMP and project filing and numbering is defined inManagement Procedure HEA-MP-GL-OPS-001-00. When the document is reviewed a new revisionnumber is assigned by the Environmental Manager.

The current revision of the ECMS and specifically the ECP will be available and displayed in siteoffices for ongoing implementation and amendment as conditions or approval change.

9 AttachmentsAttachment A – Environmental Control Plan(s)

Attachment B – Progressive erosion and sediment control plan



Attachment A

Environmental Control Plan

50 mm on Original

GENHEA GIS

HUNTER EXPRESSWAY ALLIANCE

Company Zone Type Figure No. Issue

DescriptionIssue Date Approved

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9100

9200

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9400

9500

9600

9700

9800

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10100

1020

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1030

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1040

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1050

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1060

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1080

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Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus(Black-necked stork)

Surveyors Creek RTA 7

BW17

BW17

BW19

BW15

BW18

BW15

BW22

BW14

BW14

BW16

JOHN R

ENSHAW

DRIVE

BUCHANAN ROAD

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OOTH

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WALLIS CREEK

SURVEYORS CREEK

W10200

W10700 W10350

W10150

2 Buchanan

WC1-U

WC1-D

SC3OC-D

SC3OC-U

Wallis Creek

860 Buchanan Rd

Old Timber Church

348 John Renshaw Dr

1575 George Booth Dr

BERESFIELD

Viaducts

Rest area

Buchanan interchange

Newcastle interchange

Kurri Kurri interchange

Skyline Ridge cut

JOHN REN

SHA W DRIVE

GEORGE BOOTH DRIVE

BLA CKHILL ROAD

MINMI ROAD

LEGG

ETTS

DRIVE

SYDN

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EWCA

STLE

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NEWCASTLE

LINK ROAD

KURRI KURRI

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Design

Construction boundary

Road design (DES HEA 007)

Culvert design

Temporary deviation design

Bridge footprint

Basin area

Construction compound

New 8 m wide access road

Flora and fauna

Threatened flora location

Threatened fauna location

Heritage

European heritage location

Indigenous heritage location

European heritage management location

Monitoring locations

Dust monitoring location

Water monitoring location

Noise sensitive receivers

Noise and vibration sensitive receiver

Vibration sensitive receiver

Hydrographic

Watercourse

Water body

Vegetation (combined CK2009)

Vegetation community (EEC)

Vegetation community (non-EEC)

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Aboriginal Heritage Management (AHM) Zones

Cleared under s.90 consent

Low aboriginal cultural heritage and archaeological sensitivity.

See the IHMSP for details of management requirements for each zone.

Flora & Fauna Management

Sub-Plan Ref: HEA Flora and Fauna Management Sub Plan (HEA-PL-GL-FFP-001-00-00)

Objectives: To manage vegetation clearance and control weed infestation in worksite disturbed areas, and manage any fauna encountered during construction works.

Performance Criteria: • No disturbance to flora or fauna outside the clearing limits

• No increase in weed distribution or introduction of new weeds

Mitigation Measures Responsibility

Vegetation protection and management

Restrict access to riparian areas, except for works directly related to construction of drainage line crossings, and construction & maintenance of water discharge points

CM

Maintain erosion/sediment controls during works to protect adjacent vegetation and the water quality of watercourses.

PM

Vegetation clearing

Complete daily pre-clearing checklist. EO

Complete GDPs for each area of vegetation to be cleared in accordance with Flora and Fauna Management Sub-Plan Section 7.

SS with Project Ecologist and Utilities Manager

Undertake all clearing and grubbing works in accordance with ECMS #2 Clearing and Topsoil Management and RTA QA Specification G40 - Clearing and Grubbing.

PM

Do not undertake clearing works without the supervision of the Project Ecologist. PM

Fauna management

Ensure that contact details for the Project Ecologist and appropriate fauna rescue organisations are on-hand within the construction site.

Contact numbers for fauna rescue organisations are listed in the contacts box.

PEM

Report any injured native fauna found on site to appropriate fauna rescue organisations and environmental staff.

All

Include fish passage design requirements for crossings over Class 2 creeks as listed in Flora and Fauna Management Sub-Plan 5.1.2.2 Culvert fauna underpass design and the "Why do fish need to cross the road? Passage Requirements for Waterway Crossings" Guideline (NSW Fisheries, January 2003), in consultation with NSW Fisheries.

PM

Threatened vegetation management

Halt construction activities immediately if, during the course of construction (including vegetation clearing), any threatened flora and fauna species are identified. No work is to recommence until clearance has been given by the Environment Manager.

All

Report the discovery of threatened species which have NOT been identified in previous studies to the DG-DECCW.

PEM

Monitoring of flora & fauna

Report all instances of the identification of Squirrel Gliders in a new location during construction to the Director General of DECCW (refer to Flora and Fauna Management Sub-Plan Figure 1 – Sheets 1-9, Appendix A).

PEM

Report any risks to flora and fauna (including aquatic species in Surveyors Creek) on Weekly Environmental Inspection Checklists.

EO

Monitor health of trees close to construction work activities monthly during construction period for signs of stress/damage. An appropriately qualified person shall implement actions required to ensure the survival of the tree (s), as required.

EO

Hours of Work

Sub-Plan Refs: Construction Noise and Vibration Sub Plan (HEA-PL-GL-NVP-001-00-02)

Objectives: To meet the requirements of the MCoA regarding general construction hours of work, and specific noise, vibration and blasting time restrictions.


General construction works

Comply with approved hours for construction activities as defined in MCoA 73:

• Monday to Friday: 7.00am - 6.00pm

• Saturday: 8.00am - 1.00pm

• Sunday and Public Holidays: No works are permitted

PM

Rock breaking

Comply with approved hours for activities that result in impulsive tonal noise generation (such as rock breaking and rock hammering) as per MCoA 72:

• Monday - Friday: 8.00am - 12.00pm and 2.00pm - 5.00pm

• Saturday: 8.00am - 12.00pm

NB: where these activities are undertaken for a continuous three hour period, a respite of at least one hour must be scheduled.

PM

Out of hours operations

Obtain approval from the EMR for all construction works outside of standard hours. Works outside construction hours that may be permitted include:

i. Any works that is inaudible at nearby residential property

ii. Delivery of materials outside construction hours at the request of police or other authorities for safety reasons

iii. Dust suppression works

iv. Emergency work to avoid the loss of lives, property or prevent environmental harm

v. Any other work as agreed by the EPA through the NVMSP process.

PM/PEM

Soil and Surface Water Management

Sub-Plan Ref: Soil and Water Management Sub Plan (HEA-PL-GL-SWP-001-00-02)

Regulations and procedures: • Managing Urban Stormwater - Soils and Construction, 3rd ed, 1998 NSW DECCW

• Managing Urban Stormwater - Soil and Construction, Volume 2C - Unsealed Roads, 2008,NSW DECCW

• Aust & NZ Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality, 2000, ANZECC

• HEA Refuelling and Liquid Storage Protocol (HEA-WP-GL-ENV-003-00-00)

Objective: Minimise erosion and sediment loss from the worksite and comply with water quality standards for discharge from worksite.

Performance criteria: 1. Ensure there are no pollution incidents causing environmental harm

2. Avoid pollution and/or erosion and sedimentation in key sensitive sites such as EECs

3. Maintain background water quality levels in surrounding waterways

4. Prevent pollution by containing and controlling all fuel and chemical spills

5. Comply with all statutory requirements to control environmental impacts and prevent pollution.

Discharge criteria for basins: Oil & grease: pH: TSS:

visible 6.5-8.5 50 mg/L


Progressive Erosion and Sediment Control Plans

Implement the Progressive Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (PESCPs) at Attachment B prior to any land disturbing activities, and update as the works progress.

PM / Soil Conservationist

Acid Sulfate Soils

Manage any ASS which may be uncovered in accordance with the Soil and Water Management Sub Plan (SWSMP) Acid Sulfate Management Strategy (Appendix C).

PEM

Surface runoff management

Establish localised controls on site to control sediment movement from stockpiles, equipment and materials storage areas including as per PESCP.

PM

De-silt erosion control devices following all major rainfall events. Dispose of silt in accordance with Waste Management & Re-Use Sub Plan (HEA-PL-GL-WMP-001)

PM

Discharge sediment basin water only when EPL water quality criteria are satisfied. PM

Watercourse crossings

Construct watercourse crossings in accordance with NSW DECC Fish passage requirements for waterway crossings "Why do fish need to cross the road" (NSW Fisheries, 2003) and ECMS #8 Temporary Waterway Crossings.

PM

Fuel and chemical spill management

Establish designated refuelling areas for refuelling mobile plant onsite. PM

Conduct fuel storage and plant refuelling in accordance with the HEA Refuelling and Liquid Storage Protocol (HEA-WP-GL-ENV-003-00-00).

PM

Supply spill kits at each fuel and chemical storage area and at areas of the worksite where handling and use of dangerous goods occur.

PM

Monitoring and reporting

Conduct daily inspections of erosion and sediment controls as per SWMP schedule and after rainfall events. Check levels of sediment basins and if necessary dewater in accordance with the SWMP.

SS

Conduct weekly and monthly inspections of erosion and sediment controls as per SWMP schedule and after rainfall events.

PE / PEM/ Soil Conservationist/ PM

Monitor water quality during construction to determine effectiveness of controls. Review and modify controls and procedures if water quality levels are exceeded.

PEM

Noise and Vibration Management

Sub-Plan Ref: Construction Noise and Vibration Management Sub Plan (HEA-PL-GL-NVP-001-00-02)

Objective: To minimise the impacts of noise and vibration from construction activities on surrounding receivers.

Performance Criteria: Ensure noise exceedances are avoided by monitoring at sensitive receivers and where exceedances impact on residents, apply mitigation strategies. Sensitive Noise Receivers (see map):

• 1575 George Booth Drive

• 348 John Renshaw Drive

• 860 Buchanan Road Construction Traffic Noise:

• Less than 60 dB(A) LAeq,1hr during working hours; 55 dB(A) LAeq,1hr outside of working hours

• Not to increase existing noise at any receiver > 2 dB(A).


Provide site personnel with induction/instruction on key noise issues and mitigation measures, approved construction hours and community concerns.

PEM

Install signage is installed on site to inform workers of approved hours for noisy activities. PEM

Investigate and report all noise or vibration complaints in accordance with the HEA Community Engagement Strategy.

PEM/CRM

Switch off plant and equipment when not in use. All

Schedule activities to minimise co-incidence of noisy plant working simultaneously where practicable.

SE

Ensure noisy plant items are not located in the vicinity of sensitive receivers (where practicable).

SE

Ensure that where practicable, rock excavation is conducted by means of ripping rather than rock breaking.

SE

Where delivery of oversize items of plant/ equipment to the worksite outside of standard work hours is required, this must be in accordance with RTA requirements and approval of EMR/DECCW.

CM

Check that heavy vehicle movements related to worksite activities are in accordance with the traffic management plan and do not pass through residential areas.

CM

Fit all plant and equipment with properly functioning noise attenuation devices (eg mufflers). Test all plant and equipment on delivery to site to ensure it complies with noise and vibration output as described in the Noise and Vibration Management sub-plan.

CM/PEM

Construction Air Quality Management

Sub Plan ref: Construction Air Quality Management Plan (HEA-PL-GL-AQP-001-001-00-02)

Objective: To minimise dust generation and manage emissions from construction activities to prevent impacts on surrounding receivers. Performance Criteria:

• Depositional dust goals of max 4 g/m2 per month, subject to monthly background levels, as per DECCW guidelines.

• No complaints received from nearby residents or local road users.

Monitoring sites/sensitive receivers: John Renshaw Drive, Buchanan, near the southern end of works. (70km SW of nearest residence) – see map for location


Pre-construction

Consult with local residents before works begin (i.e. site clearing and major earthworks nearby) and notify of the nature and timing of the work.

CRM

Dust suppression activities

Regularly control dust emissions using water sprays on water carts over unsealed trafficable areas, earthworks and stockpiles, and other surfaces as necessary. Ensure carts are available and maintained at all times.

SS, SE, CM

Water can only be extracted for dust management or other construction related activities from sources approved by the Environment Manager. For example, sediment basins, local creeks where allowed. All water movements are to be covered by a water movement permit1.

CM

Clean any dirt tracked onto public roadways from construction vehicles using brooms or a street sweeper.

SS, SE

Suspend work if excessive dust generation from surface dirt accumulation occurs until dust emissions are controlled.

SE, CM,PEM

Enclose storage / weigh bin tops to minimise wind-generated dust emissions. SS

Ensure no open burning or incineration on site unless otherwise approved by the EPA. SS

Minimise clearing at any one time by leaving vegetation within work sites and within the corridor unless clearing is absolutely necessary. Commence revegetation of cleared areas as soon as practicable to prevent or minimise wind blown dust.

SS, SE

Vehicle, plant and equipment

Cover loads and secure tailgates from construction vehicles prior to leaving worksite to prevent loss of load on public roads and areas accessible to the public. Any spillage is required to be removed within 24 hours.

SS

Restrict and monitor construction traffic using local unsealed roads to 40 km/h. Install signage. Control access to all construction areas to specific entry/exit points and confine vehicle movements to designated construction areas.

SS, SE

Provide facilities, such as rumble grids at site exit points to minimise tracking mud, dirt or other material onto a public road or footpath. Ensure wheels and undercarriage of trucks are clean prior to the exiting the worksite. (See the flora and fauna section for more detail on these measures).

SE, CM

Service construction plant, vehicles and equipment regularly and maintain in top condition so that existing exhaust emissions standards are met or surpassed.

SS, SE

In the event of visible smoke emissions from equipment lasting longer than 10 seconds duration, have equipment taken out of service and adequately repaired or tuned so that smoke is no longer visible for periods exceeding 10 seconds.

SS

Ensure plant or equipment is not left idling for longer than 15 minutes. SS

Stockpiling

Revegetate temporary stockpiles to stabilise the soil and minimise wind erosion. SS, SE

Establish quick growth cover crops to protect long-term topsoil stockpiles and cleared areas as soon as possible after completion. (See soil and water section for more detail on stockpiling).

SS, SE

Extreme conditions

On high wind days, either reprogram construction activities work that could cause a nuisance or danger to people or property, or relocate to areas removed from sensitive receptors.

SE, CM

No spark generating activities (such as welding) on days with a Total Fire Ban. CM

Avoid use of lime for stabilisation activities during windy days. SS, SE

Instigate a call out system to respond to dust suppression requirements out of hours and on weekends.

CM

Monitoring

Monitor dust deposition monthly throughout construction to determine effectiveness of dust suppression measures. Review and modify dust control and operational procedures if dust deposition levels are exceeded.

PEM

Monitor and record weather conditions, including rainfall, wind speed, wind direction and humidity on a 24 hour basis.

CM

On high wind days where on site controls cannot prevent transport of dust, make a record of: date, time, location, wind, direction, wind speed, pre-existing dust controls, additional controls implemented; and modifications to work implemented.

CM

Monitor and record any complaints received in relation to air quality. CRM, PEM

Visually monitor dust during daily inspections during pre-construction and construction phase. SE, PEM

Undertake periodic visual checks of exhaust systems from construction plant, vehicles and machinery.

PEM

1 The water movement permit system is an onsite system designed to track and check use of water across the site.

Historical Heritage Management

Sub-Plan Ref: Historical Heritage Management Plan (HEA-GL-PL-HHP-001) Objectives: To minimise disturbance and avoid damage to any identified historical heritage items during construction.

Performance Criteria: Heritage items are protected during construction in accordance with NSW legislative requirements. No damage to the Old Timber Church (as marked on the map). Management Measures Responsibility Pre-Construction

Provide personnel and contractors site induction on the requirements of the Heritage Act 1977 and heritage site identification/ protection.

PEM

Construction Works

No one is to carry out any works near or on the Old Timber Church premises. CM/SS

All work will cease within the immediate vicinity of any suspected Non-Indigenous heritage items identified during construction work and the Environment Manager notified and the Contingency Protocol will be implemented.

CM/SS

Monitoring Check the Old Timber Church to ensure that no works are being undertaken which impinge on the Church or could cause vibration impacts or damage.

SS

Management Sub-Plans

Construction Air Quality

HEA-PL-GL-AQP-001

Flora and Fauna HEA-PL-GL-FFP-001

Hazard and Risk HEA-PL-GL-HRP-001

Historical Heritage HEA-PL-GL-HHP-001

Indigenous Heritage HEA-PL-GL-IHP-001

Construction Noise and Vibration

CNVMP-HEA-PL-GL-NVP-001

Soil and Water HEA-PL-GL-SWP-001

Spoil HEA-PL-GL-SMP-001

Utility Services HEA-PL-GL-USP-001

Waste Management/Reuse

HEA-PL-GL-WMP-001

Community Involvement Plan

HEA-PL-GL-CIP-001

Licences/Approvals

Environment Protection Licence No. (TBA)

Section 87/90 Permit – National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974

Part 3A Permit – Rivers and Foreshores Improvement Act 1948

HEA Points of Contact For all Public Enquiries

HEA Community Response Line

TBA

EPA Pollution Line 131555

TBD Project Manager

Tracey Doczy Environment Operations Manager

0439 300 118

TBD Environment Site Officer

TBD Community Relation Manager

Ken Holmes Environmental Management Representative

0438 046 261

David Ledlin RTA Senior Environmental Officer

0411 126 989

Fauna rescue organisations:

Wires 1300 094 737

Wildlife Aid Rescue – Hunter Valley

0447 667 737

Native Animal Trust Fund – Wildlife Rescue Service

0418 628 483



Attachment B

Progressive erosion and sediment controlplan

environement method statement 10 ... - roads and waterways

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