ewms site compound establishment

Appendix EEnvironmental Work Method Statement

ACCIONA and Ferrovial Joint Venture

EWMS Site Compound EstablishmentWC2NH Pacific Highway Upgrade Project

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Document controlFile name WC2NH-EN-WMS-0008Report name Environmental Work Method Statement,

Site Compound EstablishmentRevision number 0

Plan approved by:

[signed] [signed] [signed]

Guillermo Ripado Noelene Rutherford (Name)

AFJV AFJV Roads & MaritimeProject Manager Environment Manager Services Representative

Revision historyRevision Date Description ApprovalA 10/09/14 Draft For Internal AFJV review

B 08/10/14 Draft for external reviewC 11/11/14 Revised to incorporate RMS/ER Comments0 14/11/14 Finalised and Approved

Distribution of controlled copies

Copy no. Issued to Version1 RMS C2 AFJV C3 ER C4 RMS/ER 05




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ENVIRONMENTAL WORK METHOD STATEMENT

1 SCOPE OF ACTIVITYSite compounds will be established to provide offices, material storage/handling areas and amenities for siteconstruction staff during construction of the WC2NH Project. The activities to be executed under this EWMScover all activities associated with the establishment of the site compounds during preconstruction and earlyconstruction phases of the WC2NH project.

The methods that will be undertaken to establish the site compounds are described in Table 1 as follows:

Table 1 Site Compound Establishment Activities

Activity Description

Pre-construction. Review sensitive area plans and identify any environmental or heritageconstraints at the site.

Undertake inspection of site for the presence of fauna prior to any slashing orearthworks activities commencing.

Development and approval of Major Consistency Assessment prior tocompound establishment activities commencing.

Site establishment. Delineate/ mark the areas to be stripped and any vegetation or trees to remainon site.

Installation of site environmental controls, including sediment basin, ifrequired.

Installation of site fencing and screening around compound area.

Slash site prior to earthworks commencing and undertake minor vegetationclearing (where required).

Earth works. Strip topsoil, levelling and grading of site.

Create hardstand to build foundations.

Placement of fill and hardstand materials for hardstand areas.

Construction of site Assemble site sheds, offices and establishment of staff car park.facilities.

Install sewer lines or on-site sewage treatment system where required.

Install water main

Install telecommunications line

Construct access Construct access roads with two coat spray and seal.roads.




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Establish stockpile Delineate/ mark the areas to be stripped and any vegetation or trees to remain

areas (where on site.

required). Undertake levelling and grading of stockpile area (where required).

Manage stockpile in accordance with this EMWS and Topsoil Stripping andStockpiling EWMS.

Construct sediment Strip topsoil, levelling and grading of area as required.basins (where

Excavate and shape sediment basin according to design.required).

2 LOCATION OF ACTIVITYTwo main site compounds will be established to service the northern and southern portion of the Project. Thenorthern site compound will be located on Letitia Close, North Macksville and the southern site compound atAlbert Drive, Warrell Creek. A number of additional, smaller compounds will also be required to be establishedalong the alignment. Appendix A – Site Compound Locations shows the location of site compounds that requireestablishment. . Appendix B – ESCP Albert Drive Compound shows the identified erosion and sediment controlmeasures to be implemented during the southern compound establishment and operation. Locations of sitecompounds, and access plans will be reviewed against sensitive area plans / heritage PAD information etc, andtool boxed to personal prior to activities commencing.

Where works or access from outside the project boundary is required, specific approvals are to be sought prior tothe works.

No light vehicles are permitted to enter any sensitive environmental areas including EECs, heritage or waterwaysunless following approval from the Environmental Manager/ER/RMS.

3 APPROVALS REQUIREDThe Environmental Representative (ER) and RMS are required to review this EWMS to ensure all risks andappropriate controls have been documented. The activities associated with the establishment of sitecompounds covered by this EWMS are considered to be excluded from the definition of Construction under theMinisters Conditions of Approval (MCoA) and are therefore permitted to occur without an approved CEMP. Thesite compound establishment activities can occur as long as the work does not affect EEC, significant heritageareas, does not require extensive vegetation clearing and/or the works are considered to have minimalenvironmental impact as determined by the ER.

4 TIMING AND DURATION OF ACTIVITIESThe site compound establishment activities covered by this EWMS will be undertaken during thepreconstruction and construction phases of the Project.

5 CONSULTATION REQUIREMENTSCommunity consultation shall be conducted by the AFJV Environment Manager and/or AFJV CommunityRelations Manager in accordance with the Construction Community Relations Management Plan.




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Public complaints will be investigated, reported and recorded in accordance with the Construction CommunityRelations Management Plan.




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APPENDIX C EWMS RISK ASSESSMENT

Appendix C1: EWMS Risk CriteriaAppendix C2: EWMS Environmental Survey Activities Risk

Register




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APPENDIX C1: EWMS RISK CRITERIA

Minor Moderate High

This is a Reportable (RMS/AFJV) Incident* This is a Category 2 Incident* This is a Category 1 Incident*

No breach of legislation Could cause potential breach of legislation Breach of legislation

Risk Quantification Low impact – can be easily rectified without residual impact to the Impact to environment or heritage values requiring Requires major investigation and engineering controls to rectify

(Likelihood X Severity) environment or heritage values. further investigation and or standard environmentalcontrols to rectify Impact to environment or heritage values with irreparable damage or

Requires only minor changes to improve procedural controls long term restoration (>1 year)No residual impact to environment or heritage values

Low Residual Risk Medium Residual Risk High Residual Risk

SEVERITYLIKELIHOOD 1 2 3

Unlikely(Has occurred once on a 1 L(1) L(2) M(3)similar project in past 5years)

Likely(Has occurred more 2 L(2) M(4) H(6)than once on a similarproject in past 5 years)

Almost Certain(Has occurred in all 3 M(3) H(6) H(9)similar projects in thepast 5 years)

* Incident – Refer to RMS Environmental Incident Classification and Reporting Procedure

Risk is TOLERABLE. No further Work may only start if the risk has been Risk is INTOLERABLE. Do not start workpreventative action required, consider reduced to As Low as Reasonably or continue until risk level is reducedcost effective solutions or improvements Practicable (ALARP). Consider additional using suitable control measures to athat impose no additional cost. control measures that reduce the risk reasonably practicable level**.

without significantly increasing cost**.

** Control measures are to ensure that residual risks are reduced to as low as reasonably practicable. Where controls fail to reduce to a TOLERABLE or ALARP level the assessment must be referred to the AFJV Project Manager.




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APPENDIX C2: EWMS ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY ACTIVITIES RISK REGISTER

EWMS Site Compound Establishment – Risk RegisterResidualRisk RiskPotential Environmental (HighRisk ID# Sequence of Work Activities Safeguards/controls (High ResponsibilityImpact Med. Med,Low) Low)

Preliminaries1 Fail to confirm required Non-compliance with Med Ensure EWMS is approved by the AFJV Project Manager, AFJV Environment Manager and the RMS Low Activity Supervisor

approvals to commence activity conditions of approval Representative. Subcontractor Early Works Permit to be completed and approved by EM/ER/RMS. No additional activities are permitted outside the scope of the Early Works Permit approval without

approval from EM/ER/RMS. All personnel performing this activity must be toolboxed in this EWMS and sign on prior to the

commencement of the activity Obtain approval from the Environmental Team to ensure the Site Compounds meet the requirements

stipulated within the MCoA (mod 6), specifically C27 prior to the commencement of the activity.

2 Fail to undertake required Non-compliance with High Ensure all community consultation has been undertaken in accordance with the Community Consultation Low AFJV Environment Managercommunity consultation conditions of approval Strategy and that the Community Relations Manager is notified prior to commencement of works in order AFJV Community Relations Manager

to notify stakeholders if required.

Failure to inform and Ensure all residents are notified when accessing their properties.notify stakeholders of Med Direct all complaints and/or project enquiries to 1800 074 588 Low AFJV Community Relations Managerplanned works Subcontractor

3 Fail to provide induction of Non-compliance with Med Provide training (i.e. Project Induction and EWMS/SWMS Toolbox talk) to all Activity personnel. Low Activity SupervisorPersonnel agreed work methods Induct personnel on incident protocols and on specific issues and restricted areas, covering biodiversity

issues and mitigation measures, air quality issues and safeguards, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritageissues and safeguards, noise impacts and noise mitigation measures etc.

Toolbox field operators on the requirements of this EWMS Failure to protect Med Ensure all personnel undertaking compound establishment works have signed onto this EWMS and Low Activity Supervisor

environment understand the risks and mitigation controls required to be implemented.

4 Fail to check licences and MedPoor quality works Screening of technical experience and qualifications as part of tendering for contractor selection Low Activity Supervisorcertificates impacting environment Confirm licences prior to engagement and again as part of any pre-start meetings.

5 Poorly maintained or insufficient Spill and leaks to the Med Pre-acceptance check of machinery prior to commencing work Low AFJV Environment Managerequipment and materials environment causing Plant and equipment to be free of leaks and operating to adequate standard in accordance with legislation Activity Supervisor

contamination of and operators manual.land/water Records of plant maintenance are to be readily available to AFJV upon request

Daily Pre-start checks Spill kits are to be available for all work zones and chemicals used for treatment.

6 Identify areas that are identified Impact / disturbance to High Identify constraints in accessing and within planned areas of investigation by reviewing sensitive area plans Low Activity Supervisor and Subcontractoras sensitive areas, no-go zones areas of State and and no go mapping and undertaking ecological assessments where required.and potential noxious and other Federally listed EEC, Engage AFJV Project Ecologist to undertake an ecological assessment of the site compound location priorweeds in the vicinity threatened flora or to the commencement of the activity to confirm the site constraints and identify ENVIRONMENTAL NO GO

threatened or ZONES, as required




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endangered habitat Environmental Team to undertake assessment of the site compound location against the MCoA (mod 6)during compound C27 conditions regarding ancillary sites and facilities and ensure site compound location and constructionestablishment tasks activities are compliant with the Minister’s Conditions of Approval (MCoA) prior to the commencement of

the activity.

Impact / disturbance to High Low Activity Supervisor and Subcontractor Identify constraints in accessing and within planned areas of investigation by reviewing sensitive area planssites of heritageand no go mapping (Appendix A) and undertaking PAD investigations as required.significance Heritage

issues

Med Activity Supervisor and Subcontractor Spread noxious andother weeds. Have subcontractor complete a weed inspection checklist confirming all machinery, equipment or Low

apparatus is clean and visually free of mud, plant or weed material, oil & grease before entering and onexiting the site.

7 Erosion and Sediment Control Med Low Activity Supervisor and SubcontractorImpacts to waterways Develop and implement Erosion and Sediment Control Plans for the site.Plan A qualified CPESC will be available to inspect the site and assist with additional ERSED controls if required.

Ensure all disturbed areas are adequately stabilised after the work has ceased in the area.

8 Engage and Respond to Med Low AFJV Community Relations ManagerOnsite Activity

Failure to response to Ensure plant / equipment is maintained in an efficient conditionCommunity Activity Supervisor and Subcontractorcommunity complaints Minimise radio noise, yelling, rowdy behaviour etc when near potentially affected receivers;

Plan works and design vehicle accesses to minimise reversing beepers; Equipment that is not in use will be switched off.

9 Identified unexpected Impact to threatened or Med Low Activity Supervisor and SubcontractorProject induction and EWMS and SWMS tool box meetingsthreatened species or EEC endangered species. Works will be immediately halted should unexpected EEC or threatened fauna be encountered

Med No trees greater than 200mm to be removed.Removal of vegetation/habitat and risk to fauna No removal of surface vegetation (eg grasses) in the riparian zone (banks of river). Low Activity Supervisor and Subcontractor

Ensure contact details for environmental personnel, nearest vet and wildlife care group are recorded – Injury to Fauna Med Low Activity Supervisor and Subcontractorrefer to emergency contacts The Fauna Handling and Rescue Procedure (WC2NH-EN-FF-PRO_H Appendix I) will be implemented for

the management of injured fauna discovered on site, or of fauna that may be discovered following thepre-clearing assessment.

Ensure a fauna spotter catcher is present during clearing activities, if required.

10 Identified unexpected Aboriginal Unauthorised damage to Med Low Activity Supervisor and ContractorProject induction and EWMS tool box meetingsor non-Aboriginal archaeological items of significance Refer to Heritage Management Plan for implementation of RMS Standard Management Procedure –discovery

Unexpected Archaeological Finds




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Low)

EWMS Site Compound Establishment – Risk RegisterResidualRisk RiskPotential Environmental (HighRisk ID# Sequence of Work Activities Safeguards/controls (High ResponsibilityImpact Med. Med,Low)

If unexpected heritage find is encountered, stop works and contact the environmental staff.

11 ERSED controls Contamination of Med Implement erosion and sediment controls as directed by the environmental staff and outlined in ESCPs. Low Activity SupervisorWaterways Minimise ground disturbance and exposure of soils during site establishment works. Subcontractor

Stabilise disturbed areas (temporary access etc) as soon as practical to minimise erosion and sedimentationissues associated with sediment basin construction activities.

12 Pre-construction inspection for Fauna impacts Med Undertake pre-construction inspection for presence of fauna. To be conducted by AFJV Project Ecologist. Low Activity Supervisorfauna If fauna are found they should be reported to the Environmental Manager who will implement Fauna AFJV Environmental Manager

Handling and Rescue Procedure (WC2NH-EN-FF-PRO_H Appendix I). Works are to halt if fauna is Project Ecologistencountered and approval from Environmental Team obtained prior to recommencement of activity.

13 Compound Establishment, Erosion and High An ERSED plan for the site will be prepared in accordance with Managing Urban Stormwater: Soils and Low Activity Supervisorincluding earthworks and sedimentation due to Construction Volume 1 (landcom 2006) and Managing Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction Volume Subcontractorsconstruction of site facilities and ground disturbance

2D, Main Road Construction (DEEC 2008) and in line with the NSW Blue Book requirements and Environmental Manageraccess roads resulting in pollution ofspecifications.waterways after rain Environmental Officer

If required, consult the project soil conservationist for advice on erosion and sediment control and soil Soil Conservationistmanagement strategies.

Install erosion and sediment controls in accordance with the ESCP for the site, or as advised by theEnvironmental team, prior to the commencement of works

Ground disturbance is to be kept to a minimum. Ensure trucks are free of loose material and loads are covered prior to exiting work site onto public

roadways. Minimise the generation and discharge of tannins from vegetation mulch in accordance with the RMS

Environmental Direction: Management of Tannins from Vegetation Mulch. Stockpiles of mulch in place for 1 month or less will should be constructed at least 20m from Stony Creek,

including floodplains. Longer term stockpile of mulch (more than 1 month) will be constructed at least 50mfrom Stoney Creek

Any dirt tracked or materials spilled onto roadway from construction vehicles to be removed and disposedusing brooms or sweepers fitted with water sprays to minimise dust generation during roadway cleaningactivities.

If wet soil is encountered when stripping back, dry to the soil prior to putting back into permanent works(where reasonable and feasible).

Any temporary water crossing (or part crossings) or creek diversions to be installed in accordance with theNSW Aquatic Habitat Protection Unit “Policy and Guidelines for Bridges, Roads, Causeways, Culverts orSimilar Structures” (1999), and the Department of Housing’s “Managing Urban Stormwater, Soils andConstruction” (2004) section on temporary waterway crossings. All temporary crossings to be designed tominimise upstream flooding impacts. Each temporary crossing will consider appropriate pipe diameters andthe use of rock surfaces to minimise impacts.

Earthworks areas to be progressively revegetated / stabilised in accordance with the Blue Book. Environmental Officer will be present for early works and site compound establishment, as required to

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Access tracks to be constructed after initial early works to gain entry and establish a small works site. Onceconstructed, access tracks will be stabilised (e.g. spray-seal) to prevent erosion prior to further works,especially where construction traffic is likely to increase.

The Activity Supervisor and Environmental Manager to assess work during high rainfall periods (>10mm)Works will be ceased or adjusted where deemed necessary.

An inspection of erosion and sediment controls will be conducted post rainfall. Spoil from excavations is to be reused onsite as fill. Where fill cannot be reused immediately it will be taken

to a stockpile location approved by the Environmental Manager.

Undertake works in a manner that minimises dust emissions including wind-blown and traffic-generateddust.

Impact to Air Quality High The Activity Supervisor and Environmental Manager to assess work during windy conditions where dustLow Activity Supervisorcannot be controlled. Works will be ceased or adjusted where deemed necessary.

SubcontractorsExposed surfaces, cleared areas and stockpiles are to be watered down as necessary to minimise dustgeneration. Environmental Manager

Keep areas of exposed surfaces to the minimum extent required in order to complete the works Environmental Officer

Cleared or disturbed areas to be stabilised and as soon as practicable or within 1 week after completion ofworks.

Cleared/exposed areas and long-term stockpiles to be progressively revegetated (e.g. spray planting covercrops of sterile grasses) and/or hydro-mulched to reduce wind-borne dust and erosion.

Silt accumulated in erosion control devices (e.g. silt fences) to be removed on a weekly basis or followingheavy rainfall to prevent dust generation and to ensure 70% capacity at all erosion control devices at alltimes.

Works near contaminated sites or sewerage systems to be undertaken in a manner to minimise odourimpacts. If nuisance odours are generated, measures are to be taken to prevent the odour. If this is notpossible, works are to be suspended and the Environmental Manager or Construction Manager to becontacted.

Minimise traffic generated dust by adhering to and enforcing construction speed limits. Ensure trucks are free of loose material and loads are covered prior to exiting work site onto public

roadways. Undertake inspections to ensure compliance. Any dirt tracked or materials spilled onto roadway from construction vehicles to be removed and disposed

using brooms or sweepers. Plant operators to switch off plant whenever the equipment is not going to be used for more than 15

minutes. Plant to be maintained in good working order. Maintenance records to be kept for all plant, vehicles and

machinery Stabilise or cover stockpiles that are to remain unused for a period greater than 2 weeks and dry material

stockpiles other than spoil (e.g. lime). Where this is not practical, ensure appropriate ERSED controls areinstalled to minimise risk of materials resulting in sedimentation and/or becoming an erosion hazard.

Limit mulch stockpiles to 2m in height. Fire Danger Med Activity Supervisor Review wind predictions daily. In the event of strong winds contact the Environmental Manager who will Med Subcontractors

determine if works are to be modified or temporarily stopped.Environmental Officer




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Burning or incineration of waste (including green waste) is not permitted. Potential fire causing activities to be ceased during designated “Total Fire Ban” days.

Damage to Flora / Injury High Mulch stockpiles to be regularly turned by excavator and fuel load from vegetation waste monitored. Activity Supervisorto Fauna

Vegetation close to site buildings or equipment to be pruned or removed to reduce fire risk. Low Subcontractors No clearing is to occur until the Project Ecologist has undertaken a pre-clearing survey of the area and the Environmental Officer

Environmental Officer is to be on site during clearing activities. Project Ecologist Exclusion fencing will be established surrounding trees and vegetation to be retained. Fencing to remain in

place until construction activities in the location are complete to remove the risk of accidental clearing. The Environmental Officer (assisted where deemed appropriate by a qualified arborist or ecologist) to be

present during excavation works within the vicinity of significant trees that are not to be removed orrelocated, to advise on any root pruning required. Refer to the PACIFICO Flora and Fauna Management PlanAppendix H (Working around Trees Guideline) when working in the vicinity of significant trees.

Should threatened flora species be encountered during construction activities, all work is to cease andfollow the Unexpected Threatened Flora Species EEC Procedure (WC2NH-EN-FF-PRO_J Appendix J) is to befollowed.Report any nuisance, injured, sick or killed fauna to the Environmental Manager who will implement Fauna Activity Supervisor

Handling and Rescue Procedure (WC2NH-EN-FF-PRO_H Appendix I). Low SubcontractorsEnvironmental Officer

All vehicles/ plant commencing work on the site (and having worked on another construction sitepreviously) are required to wash-down thoroughly upon entering the site.

A ‘Clean Down Declaration’ (refer to WPMP) evidencing wash-down for plant entering the site is to be Introduction/spread of High

provided by the AFJV Environmental team prior to plant/ machinery commencing work and kept with thenoxious weedsitem of plant/ machinery for its duration on site. Site deliveries/ light vehicles would not be required toundertake vehicle wash-down/ declaration where they are remaining on formed access roads in areas

Low Activity Supervisorcleared of Noxious weeds.

Subcontractors Before leaving site all plant/ machinery is required to be washed down. A ‘Clean Down Declaration’ (referEnvironmental Officerto WPMP) evidencing wash-down is to be provided by the AFJV Environmental team prior to plant/

machinery leaving the site.

If a suspected heritage item is found, stop any work within 50m of the item and contact the Environmental Low Activity Supervisor Damage to Heritage Med Manager immediately (see contact list). Refer to RMS Standard Management Procedure – Unexpected Subcontractors

Archaeological Finds Environmental Officer If any human skeletal remains are encountered, works which would potentially impact the find are to stop

immediately and RMS Standard Management Procedure – Unexpected Heritage Items (August 2013) is to beimplemented. Works are not to recommence until appropriate clearance is received. Activity Supervisor

Low Subcontractors All neighbours potentially affected by dust, noise or other environmental issues to be consulted/notified of Environmental Officer

Impacts to receivers Med the scope and duration of the proposed works and potential impacts. Where impacts are expected, site(noise) specific controls to be implemented prior to commencement.

All reasonable and feasible noise mitigation measures to be implemented with the aim of achieving theconstruction noise objective.

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The use of public address systems outside the normal construction hours is not permitted, except inemergency situations.

Where reasonable and feasible, site structures and natural features to be used to provide acoustic shieldingto receivers.

Where possible, avoid the coincidence of noisy plant working simultaneously close together and adjacentto sensitive receivers.

Where possible, orient the plant known to emit noise strongly in one direction so that the noise is directedaway from noise sensitive areas.

Wherever practical, at the end of shifts, excavation and/or ripping plant are to be taken from their workareas and left overnight away from the immediate vicinity of sensitive receivers. Warming up of the plantis then to be conducted away from such receivers.

Select the quietest plant reasonably available for the activity. Where machines are fitted with engine covers, these are kept closed whenever the machine is in use. Ensure plant items are well maintained and fitted with silencers. Maintenance records to be kept for all

plant, vehicles and machinery on the project. Care to be taken not to drop materials and waste from a height, either into or out of trucks. Plant operators to switch off plant whenever the equipment is not going to be used for more than 15

minutes. Plant and machinery not permitted to warm up before the approved working hours. Truck routes to and from the worksite are to be via major roads where possible, in accordance with the

Construction Traffic Management Plan / Strategy. No queuing of vehicles in close proximity to residents. No trucks to arrive on site or queue prior to the 7am

start time unless required by road safety considerations. All trucks regularly used for the project to be maintained in good working order. Subject to safety requirements, trucks not to use exhaust brakes on site. Activity Supervisor Usage of valuable water Reversing of vehicles and equipment, and use of horns to be minimised.

resources Low Low Subcontractors

Where available and of appropriate chemical and biological quality for its proposed purpose, stormwater,Activity Supervisor

recycled water or other water sources to be used in preference to potable water for construction, includingLow Environmental Officerconcrete mixing and dust control.

Exposure of AcidSulphate Soils Low If suspected acid sulphate soils are exposed:

Contact the Environmental Officer to undertake testing of the soil as per Acid Sulfate Soil MaterialsManagement Procedure (WC2NH-EN-SW-PRO_C Appendix C);

If proved positive or inconclusive, transport the material to the Acid Sulphate Soil Treatment Area or Low Activity Supervisortreat in-situ (contact the Environmental Team for advice); and Environmental Officer

Place lime over the disturbed area as specified within the Acid Sulfate Soil Materials ManagementProcedure (WC2NH-EN-SW-PRO_C Appendix C)

Short to medium term stockpiling of ASS and PASS will only be undertaken when transport to or treatmentin the treatment area is not possible. Any stockpiles required for more than 5 days outside treatment areasare to be established with the approval of the Environmental manager in consultation with EPA. Stockpileswill be adequately bunded and treated with lime to prevent acid impacts. ASS material not to be stockpiledfor more than 1 month.




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Where ASS or PASS cannot be neutralised or stockpiled, ASS or PASS spoil will be transported to a suitablewaste disposal facility in accordance with all EPA requirements. Refer to the Waste and Energy ManagementSub Plan (WC2NH-EN-WE-MPL) for potential off-site ASS disposal sites prior to commencement ofconstruction in ASS/PASS areas.

Contaminated Land Place limestone barriers in drainage lines to neutralise acidic runoff where excavations have the potential

Low to discharge water to the surrounding environment

If potentially contaminated land, spoil or fill is encountered, follow Unexpected Discovery of ContaminatedLand Procedure (July 2014) (WC2NH-EN-SW-PRO_F Appendix F).

Works to be stopped or modified and not to recommence until the material has been analysed and Improper storage, use

management measures developed.and spills of hazardousliquids and chemicals Med

Store potentially hazardous liquids and chemicals in covered areas that are bunded to retain spills of morethan 110% volume of the largest container. Store liquid materials on trays or pallets where possible.

Spill kits to be provided at each fuel/chemical storage area and at areas of the worksite where handling and Low Activity Supervisor

use of dangerous good occur. Environmental Officer Any spillage to be immediately contained and absorbed with a suitable absorbent material. Contaminated

materials to be disposed in accordance with MSDS and EPA requirements. Locate chemical storage areas away from creeks and flood prone areas and above the 20 year ARI flood

level. Chemical drums are not to be left open either inside or outside bunded areas. Low Activity Supervisor Refuelling, maintenance of equipment, vehicle servicing, washing construction plant and handling Subcontractors

hazardous chemicals to be conducted away from watercourses and other environmentally sensitive areas. Environmental OfficerContact the Environmental Officer if in doubt.

Vehicle maintenance / wash down areas will be serviced by licensed contractors. Waste oils will be collectedand dispatched for recycling by a licensed contractor. Liquid wastes will be disposed of at an appropriatelicensed treatment facility.

Effluent facilities to be positioned with consideration of vicinity of water courses, sensitive flora/faunahabitats and residences.

14 Establish stockpile areas (where Generation of dust due High Undertake works in a manner that minimises dust emissions. Low Activity Supervisorrequired). to poor materials Minimise traffic generated dust by adhering to and enforcing construction speed limits. Subcontractors

management Cleared and exposed areas to be dampened to control dust generation. Target dust suppression to Environmental Officer

protect sensitive receivers. Temporary spoil stockpiles to be dampened and long term spoil stockpiles (> 2 weeks) to be covered or

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Mulch and topsoil stockpiles to be limited to 2.4m in height where possible. Review wind predictions daily. In the event of strong winds contact the Environmental Manager who

will determine if works are to be modified or temporarily stopped. Embankments and long term stockpiles to be revegetated progressively during construction to

minimise dust emissions.

Plant operators to switch off plant whenever the equipment is not going to be used for more than 15 Low Activity Supervisor Air quality impacts due Low minutes. Subcontractorsto plant exhaust Plant to be maintained in good working order. Maintenance records to be kept for all plant, vehicles

Environmental Officerand machinery onsite.

I If suspected acid sulphate soils are exposed: Disturbance/exposure of Med Contact the Environmental Officer to undertake testing of the soil as per Acid Sulfate Soil Materials

ASS/PASS Low Activity SupervisorManagement Procedure (WC2NH-EN-SW-PRO_C Appendix C); If proved positive or inconclusive, transport the material to the Acid Sulphate Soil Treatment Area or Subcontractors

treat in-situ (contact the Environmental Team for advice); and Environmental Officer

Place lime over the disturbed area as specified within the Acid Sulfate Soil Materials ManagementProcedure (WC2NH-EN-SW-PRO_C Appendix C)

Short to medium term stockpiling of ASS and PASS will only be undertaken when transport to ortreatment in the treatment area is not possible. Any stockpiles required for more than 5 days outsidetreatment areas are to be established with the approval of the Environmental manager in consultationwith EPA. Stockpiles will be adequately bunded and treated with lime to prevent acid impacts. ASSmaterial not to be stockpiled for more than 1 month.

Where ASS or PASS cannot be neutralised or stockpiled, ASS or PASS spoil will be transported to asuitable waste disposal facility in accordance with all EPA requirements. Refer to the Waste and EnergyManagement Sub Plan (WC2NH-EN-WE-MPL) for potential off-site ASS disposal sites prior tocommencement of construction in ASS/PASS areas.

Place limestone barriers in drainage lines to neutralise acidic runoff where excavations have thepotential to discharge water to the surrounding environment

Damage to flora / Injury Delineate/ mark the areas to be stripped and any vegetation or trees to remain on site. Low Activity Supervisorto fauna High If threatened flora species are encountered during construction activities, Unexpected Threatened Subcontractors

Flora Species EEC Procedure (WC2NH-EN-FF-PRO_J Appendix J) is to be followed. Environmental Manager Report any nuisance, injured, sick or killed fauna to the Environmental Manager who will implement

Fauna Handling and Rescue Procedure (WC2NH-EN-FF-PRO_H Appendix I).

Stockpiling will generally take place on the northern, more elevated portion of the site. Stockpiles will Low Activity Supervisor Erosion and High not be placed within 50m of the vicinity of Stoney Creek. Subcontractors

sedimentation resulting Check stockpiles for stability weekly and after heavy rainfall. Maintain ERSED controls around stockpiles Environmental Officerin pollution of waterways to ensure effectiveness. Topsoil to be handled in accordance with the Topsoil Handling Procedures in the Blue Book Volume 1. Progressively stabilise earthworks areas in accordance with the Blue Book.




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Implement vehicle wash-down procedure and adhere to ‘Clean Down Declaration’ as outlined above. Introduction/spread of High Mulch is to be stockpiled and used only within the same landscape where it has been derived (e.g. Low Activity Supervisor

weeds forested areas within Nambucca State Forest, Floodplain etc). Subcontractors Mulch stockpiles are to be kept weed free by routine foliar spraying of emergent weeds as determined Environmental Officer

by ongoing monitoring in accordance with the WPMP. Topsoil recovered from areas of low weed infestation can be re-used onsite with treatment but should

be stockpiled separately. Topsoil that is known to be contaminated with listed weeds will not be used for landscaping purposes

under any circumstances. Contaminated topsoil will be isolated and either sterilised, encapsulated, or disposed of at an approved

off site facility. Topsoil is to be stockpiled and used only within the same landscape where it has been derived (e.g.

forested areas within Nambucca State Forest, Floodplain etc). Topsoil stockpiles are to be kept weed free by routine foliar spraying of emergent weeds as determined

by ongoing monitoring in accordance with WPMP.

Low Activity SupervisorHigh Implement measures within the Chytrid Fungus Washdown Protocol (refer to WPMP) to prevent the Spread/introduction of

spread of the chytrid fungus. SubcontractorsChytrid Fungus.

Where feasible, place stockpiles to provide acoustic shielding from sensitive receivers. Maximise the distance between noisy plant and receivers. Orientate noisy plant away from receivers

where possible. Select the quietest suitable plant available for the work activity. Low Activity Supervisor

Disturbance of residence Med Plant operators to switch off plant whenever the equipment is not going to be used for a period of Subcontractorsby noise generating more than 15 minutes. Environmental Officeractivities Where machines are fitted with engine covers, these are to be kept closed whenever the machine is in

use. All plant and equipment is to be well maintained and fitted with adequately maintained silencers which

meet specifications. Plant and machinery are not permitted to ‘warm-up’ before the nominated working hours. Whenever practical, at the end of shifts, excavation and/or ripping plant are to be taken from their

work areas and left overnight away from the immediate vicinity of sensitive receivers. Warming up ofthe plant is then to be conducted away from such receivers.

Reversing of vehicles and equipment, and use of horns is to be minimised to prevent noise emissionsto nearby sensitive receivers.

If a suspected heritage item is found, stop any work within 50m of the item and contact the EnvironmentalManager immediately (see contact list). Refer to RMS Standard Management Procedure - Unexpected Low Activity Supervisor Impact to heritage item MedHeritage Items (August 2013) Subcontractors

If any human skeletal remains are encountered, works which would potentially impact the find are to stop Environmental Officerimmediately and RMS Standard Management Procedure – Unexpected Heritage Items (August 2013 )is to beimplemented. Works are not to recommence until appropriate clearance is received.




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Topsoil to be stockpiled in approved areas and conserved for use in site rehabilitation / revegetation. Where possible keep stockpiles below 2.4m. Stockpiles are permissible to a height of 4.5m where Low Activity Supervisor

Deterioration of health Low necessary given safeguards are implemented such as:of stockpiled topsoil

Testing of topsoil is to occur prior to landscaping to ensure that the right soil ameliorants areadded to promote growth of target plant species (ie. not weeds);

All reasonable attempts are to be made to reduce topsoil stockpiles to below 2.4 m to maintainseed bank and soil structure; and

Topsoil is to be ameliorated with mulch and/or fertiliser during stockpiling to ensure thestructural and biological qualities are achieved.

Separate weed infested topsoil prior to stockpiling. Treat weed infested topsoil (on-site or off-site).

Assess stockpiles for weed invasion regularly.

Med Activity Supervisor Monitor mulch stockpiles for internal heat generation and turn material as required to prevent Fire damaging High combustion.

vegetation/properties Vegetation close to buildings or equipment to be pruned or removed to reduce fire risk. Burning of waste is not permitted

All fill material proposed to be imported to site (from <10m AHD) will be assessed for potential acid Low Activity Supervisor Importation of High sulphate soils using assessment guidelines detailed in the ASSMP. Environmental Officer

contaminated/weed Any topsoil imported to the project to be tested for weed content and certified weed free prior toinfested/ASS materials

delivery to site.for stockpiling Virgin Excavated Natural Material (VENM) certificates or other relevant documentation are to be

provided to the Environmental Officer for all imported fill. AFJV personnel to inspect material beingbrought on to site to ensure that it is consistent with what is detailed on relevant certificates ordocumentation.

Low Contaminated Land Med Activity Supervisor

If contaminated land, spoil or fill is encountered, follow Unexpected Discovery of Contaminated LandSubcontractorsProcedure (July 2014) (WC2NH-EN-SW-PRO_F Appendix F). Works to be stopped or modified and notEnvironmental Officerto recommence until the material has been analysed and management measures developed.

If site contamination is identified and the contamination is found to pose unacceptable risk to eitherthe environment or human health receptors a remedial action plan will be developed in consultationwith the relevant government authorities and remediation works will be undertaken.

15 Construct sediment basins Erosion, sedimentation High Sediment basins to be designed and constructed in accordance with Sediment Basin Design, Construction Low Activity Supervisor(where required). and dirty water and Management EWMS. Environmental Officer

All runoff from disturbed areas within the work site to be directed to sediment basins (or other appropriatesediment control structures).

Discharge of water from sediment basins (and other excavations and low points) to be in accordance withSediment Basin Management and Dewatering Procedure and EPL requirements.

16 Waste removal and disposal Inappropriate disposal of Med LowThe waste minimisation hierarchy principles of avoid / reuse / recycle / dispose are to be applied to the Activity Supervisorwaste project Subcontractors

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Wastes shall be segregated, classified as per Waste and Energy Management Plan (WC2NH-EN-WE-MPL)and disposed of in a manner appropriate with waste types

Any contaminated waste is to handled, separated, contained, managed and disposed of to preventmigration and further contamination in accordance with EPA guidelines and the Contaminated LandManagement Act 1997

All material contaminated by spills (fuels, oil, lubricants) is to be labelled and stored in a sealed containerwithin a bunded area (if required) and is to be transported to a licensed waste disposal facility.

Waste disposal dockets from disposal sites must be provided to the EO Records of waste disposal (quantities, destination) shall be tracked (docket system) and reported monthly

to the Environmental Manager (EM). The EM will maintain Waste Removal Register, refer to Appendix CWaste and Energy Management Plan (WC2NH-EN-WE-MPL)

Confirm that the waste management facility is licensed to accept the waste prior to disposal Complete tracking information for all trackable wastes. Waste is to be managed and disposed of in

compliance with the relevant legislation (Waste Minimisation and Management Act 1995 and Regulation,EPA and local authority requirements).

Med Cover loads prior to exiting onto public roads. Ensure tailgates, under-rigs and towing apparatus of trucksDust impacts and Low Activity Supervisortracking of mud on public are secured and checked for loose material prior to trucks leaving the worksite.

Subcontractorsroads All trucks transporting wastes off-site are to be appropriately licensed to carry the load

Truck Drivers Ensure wheels and undercarriage of trucks are clean prior to exiting onto public roads. Daily random

inspections of vehicles leaving worksites will be undertaken. Ensure no sediments are tracked out from site onto public roads Any dirt tracked or material spilled onto public roadways from construction vehicles exiting the worksite

shall be removed and appropriately disposed of using brooms or a street sweeper. Place additional gravel where required to minimise tracking of sediments and dust generation.

Low Staff to take all food scraps and refuse off site for proper disposal. . All Staff and Subcontractors Litter and general waste Low All work sites must be maintained in a clean and tidy condition.left on-site All reasonable efforts must be made to limit waste and to lawfully reuse or recycle where possible.

17 Incident occurs or there is a Med Med All staff and SubcontractorsPotential of actual Assess incident; stop works in the immediate area and contain incident if safe to do so.potential for an incident environmental harm. Notify supervisor immediately. Supervisor to notify AFJV Environment Manager and Construction

Manager immediately. Implement additional containment measures. AFJV Environment Manager to notify RMS immediately and provide written notification within one hour

of the incident occurring. All environmental incidents will be managed and reported in accordance with the RMS’s Environmental

Incident Classification and Reporting Procedure.

Control the source of the spill. Accidental spill or leak Med Low All staff and Subcontractors Contain the spill if possible using sand bags, pads, etc and notify EM and Construction Managerfrom plant or washout immediately.

resulting in Clean up as advised by the AFJV Environmental Manager and Safety Manager.contamination of land or Follow RMS’s Environmental Incident Classification and Reporting Procedure.water.




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Unauthorised sediment Med Stop all pumping in the vicinity and notify your supervisor.Low All staff and Subcontractorsdischarge resulting in Contain discharge where possible.

impact to waterways and Notify your supervisor of the incident. Environmental Officer to contact the Environmental Manager forpossible prosecution. advice.

Clean up if possible. Follow RMS’s Environmental Incident Classification and Reporting Procedure.

High Med All staff and SubcontractorsFire and Bushfire Remove any flammable/combustible materials from near the fire (if safe to do so).resulting in risk to life and Supervisor to determine whether to contact emergency services "000" for fire brigade to attend the site.property and damage to Follow RMS’s Environmental Incident Classification and Reporting Procedure.flora and fauna

Explosion (chemical, fuelor equipment) resulting High Med All staff and Subcontractors

Stop work and evacuate the site.in environmental harm Contact emergency services “000” for fire brigade to attend the site.

Unforseen impact toidentified heritage items Med Low All staff and Subcontractors

Stop work in the immediate vicinity and notify your supervisor.or chance find of heritage Install exclusion fencing, if necessary, to protect objects.item Where heritage items are discovered during works, follow Unexpected Heritage Find Procedure

Clearing beyondapproved area resulting Med Low All staff and Subcontractors Stop work in the immediate vicinity and notify your supervisor.in impact to flora and

Follow RMS’s Environmental Incident Classification and Reporting Procedure.fauna

Low All staff and SubcontractorsExcessive noise impactingMedsensitive receivers

Stop or review work in the vicinity, identify plant or equipment responsible for emitting excessive noise. Public complaints will be investigated, reported and recorded in accordance with the Community and

Stakeholder Engagement Plan Direct all complaints and/or project enquiries to 1800 074 588




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APPENDIX D AFJV TOOLBOX – SITE COMPOUND ESTABLISHMENT ACTIVITIES

No vehicle access OR foot access into or through waterway / creeks / boggy areas unless approved by the EM/ER/RMS. Only site compound establishment can occur under this EWMS. Critically important that no ground penetration occurs in heritage areas Critically important not to impact sensitive areas (risk of prosecution) No clearing of threatened species and/or Endangered Ecological Communities (EEC) are permitted without State Approval (can take approximately 8

weeks) No impact or disturbance to EPBC matters (no-go areas) is permitted until federal approval is received. Works to be put on hold in these areas until

approval is received All wash-outs / wash-downs must be done in the areas approved by the EM. Ensure spill kits are available during works. Prevent pollution of waterways due to spills/leaks. No refuelling will take place on-site. No fuel/chemicals to be stored onsite overnight. Report all spills to the EM/

AFJV Supervisor and clean up immediately. Ensure ESCPs are developed and implemented prior to commencing works. Ensure wash out / wash down areas are constructed and maintained in accordance with ErSed plan. All vehicles/ plant commencing work on the site (and having worked on another construction site previously) are required to wash-down thoroughly upon entering the

site. A ‘Clean Down Declaration’ (refer to WPMP) evidencing wash-down for plant entering the site is to be provided by the AFJV Environmental team prior to plant/

machinery commencing work and kept with the item of plant/ machinery for its duration on site. Site deliveries/ light vehicles would not be required to undertakevehicle wash-down/ declaration where they are remaining on formed access roads in areas cleared of Noxious weeds.

Before leaving site all plant/ machinery is required to be washed down. A ‘Clean Down Declaration’ (refer to WPMP) evidencing wash-down is to be provided by theAFJV Environmental team prior to plant/ machinery leaving the site.

Hours of operation for construction activities are as follows:o 7:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday;o 8:00am to 4:00pm Saturday (with prior approval); ando At no time on Sundays and Public Holidays.

Works outside the hours specified above will not be conducted unless approval in writing has been granted by Environmental Manager. The following noise mitigation measures should be implemented at all times:

o Turn vehicle / plant and equipment off when not in use;o Minimise radio noise, yelling, rowdy behaviour etc when near potentially affected receivers;




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o Plan works and design vehicle accesses to minimise reversing beepers;o Ensure equipment is adequately maintained.

If an injured animal is found, advise the EM immediately. Ensure site remains in a tidy condition and all wastes are disposed of at licensed landfills or the project waste bins (if available).

Report any complaints to Environmental Manager / Community Manager

Toolbox record of Permit and all requirements of the applicable WMS:




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