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Meeting Community Consultative Committee Meeting Ref No. 10-2002

Project Lynwood Quarry Date 27 June 2011

Venue Marulan Community Hall Time 5.00 - 7.00pm

Purpose To inform key community members about the project and to discuss key stakeholder issues regarding the project.

Time Item No. Presenter

5.00 - 7.00pm

1 Welcome and Introductions Brendan Blakeley


5.20 2 Introducing Holcim Chris Wulf, Holcim


3 Introducing Lynwood Suzannah Mitchell, Holcim


4 Role of the CCC All


5 General Discussion All

Time Item No. Discussion points Presenter

6 Close - date set for next meeting

Holcim

Meeting Note

Meeting Community Consultative Committee

Meeting Ref No. 10-2002

Project Lynwood Quarry Date 27 June 2011

Venue Marulan Community Hall Time 5.00 - 7.00pm

Chaired by Brendan Blakeley Recorded by Callie Henderson

Purpose To inform key community members about the project and to discuss key stakeholder issues regarding the project.

Attendees

Brendan Blakely Independent Chair, Elton Consulting

Chris Wulf Holcim

Suzannah Mitchell Holcim Chris Berry General Manager, GMC

Geoff Kettle Mayor, Goulburn Mulwaree David Humphreys Marulan Region Chamber of Commerce

Rosemary Turner President of Marulan and Districts Historical Society

John Nicastri Progress Association

Apologies

John Nicastri Progress Association Geoff Kettle Mayor, Goulburn Mulwaree

To arrive late To leave early

Discussion points

1 Welcome and Introductions

• Brendan (Chair) made introductions of those present and welcomed all to the Community Consultative Committee Meeting.

2 Introducing Holcim: Chris Wulf NSW Manager Aggregates • Chris Wulf presented a corporate video and slideshow introducing the Holcim. Chris noted the following

key points:

- Holcim’s vision statement was to “build foundations for society’s future”

- The company was in Marulan for the long term.

- The company’s aim is to create value for all stakeholders including the community.

- Although a Holcim is a global company it also has a strong local focus. It uses local strengths, enhanced by global knowledge sharing.

• He also outlined the key elements of Holcim’s approach to sustainability. This includes:

- Reduction in CO2 emissions target of 20% reduction per tonne by 2010 achieved – will be less with this quarry because of economies of scale.

- Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction - over $2 million prize money for projects that focus on sustainable construction

- Community initiatives: education, infrastructure and community development. For example, Holcim sponsors the Beacon Foundation in Australia, which works with high school kids to keep them off the dole after leaving high school. Holcim sponsors the program because it is very community orientated and has worked with more than 25,000 school leavers.

- There could be an opportunity for the foundation to work with Goulbourn High School. If the CCC was interested in learning more about the Beacon Foundation its may be possible for them to address a meeting at some point in the future.

3 Introducing Lynwood: Suzannah Mitchell, Environmental and Community Coordinator • A copy of Suzannah’s presentation is in the Appendix.

• Discussion items arising from the presentation were:

- David: How does the yearly environmental management report tie in with the activities of the CCC.

- Answer: Holcim’s responsibility lies with conditions set down by the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, and the Office of Environment and Heritage. We need to prepare this report yearly. It is important that this information is collected and is readily available. We want to be transparent about our operations and ensure it is consistent with community expectations and incorporates local knowledge.

- Chris Berry: The CCC should be in charge of maintaining a compliance framework and providing general community oversight of the project. Presumably Holcim will also put in place other complaints and query systems separate to just this meeting.

- David: What are Holcim doing with the creek?

- Answer: The creek has not yet started to flow despite heavy rainfall, but in accordance with NSW Office of Water we maintain buffers to the creek and comply with the ‘Controlled Works Permit’ issued by the NSW Office of Water.

• Suzannah provided an overview of key issues to date:

- Traffic Management: There has been one complaint so far from a couple on Stoney Creek Road. In response to this matter Holcim erected signage and brought the issue up at tool box site meetings to stop workers using the road, no further complaints. A heavy haul bridge over the train line is being completed and this will cease to be an issue. Suzannah will get updated

images of the progress of building the bridge for next meeting.

- Heritage management: Most of heritage matters were dealt with prior to site works commencing. Recently there was some additional survey work undertaken by Indigenous specialists to finalise the heritage investigations. Very little was found in the final scrape of the topsoil. Some of the building remnants will be covered over and protected and their integrity will be maintained, even if built over.

- Holcim is also currently refining a community contributions program for facilities, local schools and charities to enhance opportunities for people in community.

Action: Discussion – Local perceptions of project, approval, opportunities and concerns

• David: In reference to community contributions, Holcim should know about an idea we have for a Community Trust. Currently there are a number of large projects proposed for the area. Many of these are companies are providing donations and support in an ad hoc sort of ‘first come first serve’ manner. Would Holcim be open to considering the contributing to a trust that would be administered by participants and the community that would enable support of larger projects and addressing agreed community needs. A short paper on this concept was tabled and is attached.

• David: There are concerns about the trucks within the town area. The Marulan Police Senior Constable wants to put a speed hump where the pedestrian crossing is. Trucks are real safety and amenity issue for the community.

• Answer: Suzannah will bring this up at the next meeting with the contractors and reinforce the need to stay well within speed limits and that drivers adhere to safety and traffic standards. There is a self imposed speed limit on the road is 80km/hour coming out of Jonnyfields quarry. A lot of blame may also rest with local trucks, there is a lot of local heavy traffic.

• John Nicastri arrives

• David: Our message to Holcim is to do as much as you can within your own domain to limit the disruption caused by trucks.

• Rosemary: What is the anticipated life of quarry?

• Answer: Between September 2013 to December /January 2014 we expect to finish the commissioning of plant. We will commence operations in January/February 2014, so it will be another 2 ½ years before we’re producing materials. The development consent is for 30 years – to 2035, and before that is up Holcim will be applying for an extension. There is enough rock to last for a very long time and we’ll be building infrastructure last for around 100 years.

• John: How far will you go down?

• Answer: Down to around 90 metres

• Rosemary: How many employees once mine is up and running?

• Answer: Roughly 30 jobs directly in the quarry itself, with additional indirect employment of ancillary truck drivers, mechanics , suppliers and other peripherals

• John: Will all the trucks be contractors?

• Answer: Generally we own 50% and subcontract the rest. It is not our intention to own everything

• John: Where is access road going?

• Answer: From highway interchange straight into the pit quarry. There is only one road to the quarry and that will be via the overpass.

• Rosemary: What does BMD mean?

• Answer: It is a private company owned by Nick Power, BMD are initials of family names.

• Mayor Geoff Kettle: From a community perspective, this project is good for the area provided it’s is done right, and people have confidence that it will be done right. Council believes there are opportunities to resolve some local issues, particularly truck movements and we are working cooperatively with Holcim on this matter. This could help provide lasting benefits from the quarry project other those of Holcim being a good ‘corporate citizen’ and supporting community organisations. From a regional perspective there are also opportunities for apprenticeships and training, we would like an emphasis on local workers and I am sure this is Holcim’s preference as well, as it is for their contractors.

• Answer: Holcim doesn’t have much call for apprenticeships because our staff are usually machine workers. Maintenance is usually contracted. What we might see is some more local businesses created because of our activities for support businesses of our industry.

• Chris B: Council doesn’t directly provide apprenticeships but we give preference to contractors and group employment providers who do. Council is very supportive of maintaining our youth in the area.

• Comment: Employing locally ties into environmental and social sustainability. Triple bottom line is linked.

• Chris W: Holcim can work on this idea of giving preference to contractors that provide apprenticeships and training opportunities for local young people.

• David: You talked about sustainability. What you’re doing with water harvesting and green power?

• Chris W: We need to harvest water for our site and we use a lot, we can harvest enough to be self sustaining, and as emergency backup supply we’ve built a pipeline to the lake at Johnnyfields. We have also raised with Council the prospect of accessing the water line that goes through the property as a third back up. Not all the water that falls on our site is harvested. In terms of sustainability Suzannah is working with National Environmental Manager for Holcim (Scott Carter) and we’re meeting mid July to touch base again. We are also looking at things like solar panels, but our main focus is on water efficiency best practice and optimising waste management. From power consumption perspective, we use a fair amount of power so you can’t really service those with solar, but we certainly should where we can. We also consider that a major part of the sustainability story is switching a lot of product transportation to rail. This will significantly lessen CO2 emissions compared to trucks as well as reduce wear and tear on roads. Providing the rail link and the new rail receiving depot in Sydney is presenting a significant cost to Holcim.

• David: What is the capacity of the rail network?

• Chris W: Around 1.2M tonnes by train, and we will supplement the remainder with trucks. Once we can get 2.4M tonnes we will hit a threshold for increasing the amount taken by train again.

• Geoff Kettle left the meeting.

• John: I had a look on Saturday night and was impressed, Marulan should be proud to have such business going on here. John noted that traffic is the big community issue.

• Chris W: Thanked John for his comments but reinforced that the site is secure and must not be accessed the public.

• David: Would the development of the site warrant an ambulance presence in Marulan.

• Chris W: We have a very good record on safety and do all we can to avoid accidents. We have health trained personnel basic procedures and facilities for initial on site treatment and stabilisation. Our aim is to have no injuries at all but we are well practiced in case there is one.

• John: Trucks along Stony Creek Road are travelling without covers and because they are overloaded are spilling stones.

• Chris W: We are legally obligated and have a system that double checks that we don’t send trucks overloaded. Sometimes if the tailgate is not cleaning off the tailgate properly so a few fall off. Our local manager would like to hear about these concerns.

4 Role of the CCC • The draft Terms of Reference are in the appendix

• Brendan Blakeley provided an overview of typically how such groups function.

- As a small group we won’t standing on formalities, except that we maintain a courteous environment and generally begin and start the meetings on time.

- Key function of the group will be to provide community perspective of Holcim’s operations here. The CCC should act as a conduit to and from the broader community and provide valuable local knowledge and feedback. Input to local community issues program, feedback on Holcim’s corporate approach to community development.

- There will be two Holcim representatives at each meeting.

- The role of independent chair is to facilitate the meetings, ensure agenda is prepared Please let me know in advance if there are any issue you would like to have discussed in a meeting. Also if you hear of something that is of community concern, please contact either myself or Suzannah and let us know about it so Holcim can proactively address the issue. It is also my role to ensure the meeting notes are clear and accurate and delivered in a timely manner.

• Discussion items included:

- Rosemary: The community newsletter initially only went to Marulan township residents. Think a bit broader about getting the newsletter out – last one was better out to 850 people who live in the area rather than just the 500 who live in Marulan.

- David: You mentioned two way flow of information – what’s the process? Also who calls the meetings?

- Brendan: Send either Suzannah or Brendan an email or gives us a call. If it is urgent or an important matter please don’t wait for the next meeting. The group is run by Holcim if you feel there is an urgent matter that can’t wait for a scheduled meeting please call me and I will discuss this with Holcim.

- Chris B: I suggest that in the next newsletter you outline your complaints management procedure and get that information out there. Maybe you could use a flowchart to illustrate this process.

- Rosemary: You should also include the details of the CCC members in the Newsletter so community members can contact them if they have an issue.

- Brendan: Regarding meeting notes these will be distributed within 3 weeks of each meeting. If within a week of receiving them there is something that you don’t feel is an accurate representation, we can have email circle to correct anything, and have an informal ‘draft’ minutes, that will be formally adopted at the next meeting..

- It was agreed that the current composition of the CCC was adequate and that relevant community interest were represented.

- David: Two meetings a year will be OK once things are established but consideration should be having another meeting relatively soon. Getting the CCC up and running may take some more meetings

5 General Discussion • David: I hope that at end of the 20 years there is a green outcome for the community. I would also like

to see Holcim get involved with local land care groups. On a community level I would like to see a measurable benefit to the community which encompasses the general good of the community, rather than directed toward one area i.e. school giving is good but that is a limited demographic the benefits need to be more broadly spread.

• John: We need ensure the people of Marulan know what’s going on. We also need to manage the increases in traffic and population.

• Rosemary: I would like to see a community presence from Holcim at things like Australia Day or the Kite Festival. With the size of this project you should take fairly prominent position, even if you just come along and hand out balloons. The community needs to know that you are interested in what is happening in the town and the region. Just add to your profile in the community, be the good guys, be nice etc. David’s proposal for a trust sounds like a good idea. Will have meeting sooner than in 6 months as we need to really build this CCC up.

• Chris Berry: You need to look at the wider community as well, not just Marulan. The project should have a regional focus as well as a local one. The Beacon Foundation is a great idea – with high schools based in Goulburn that service Marulan community.

• Brendan: For the next meeting would CCC members be able to provide us with a 5 or 10minute run down of a year in Marulan – so the Holcim team can develop an understanding of the social fabric of the community?

6 Close

• Chris W: Holcim will try to arrange a CCC inspection of the site. This could occur prior to a CCC meeting at some point in the future. Long term when the site works are completed and before operations begin, we could do a BBQ on site and invite the community. Presently while it’s still a construction site different rules apply and it’s very difficult to get clearance to get people on site – Holcim effectively doesn’t own the site at the moment.

• Brendan thanked all the attendees for volunteering their time to be on this committee. He encouraged members to call him or email him if you have any issues or things to discuss.

• Meeting closed at 6.54pm

Actions:

• Date set for next meeting: Monday October 10th 2011 at 5.00pm

• Contacts:

Brendan Blakeley: 0412 686 026

Suzannah Mitchell: 0429 790 795

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Lynwood Quarry

Community Consultative CommitteeCommunity Consultative Committee

27 June 2011

© Holcim (Australia) Pty Ltd 2009

Community Consultative Committee Meeting No. 1

• Welcome and Introductions (Brendan Blakely)

• Role of the CCC and Independent Chair (Brendan Blakely)

• Terms of Reference (Brendan Blakely)Terms of Reference (Brendan Blakely)

• Introducing Holcim (Chris Wulf)

• Introducing Lynwood (Suzannah Mitchell)

• The Project (Suzannah Mitchell)

• Environmental Management (Suzannah Mitchell)

• Community (Suzannah Mitchell)

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© Holcim (Australia) Pty Ltd 2009 26/07/2011

• General Discussion (All)

• Discussion Points (All)

• Close (Brendan Blakely)

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Welcome and Introductions

• Independent Chairperson:Ben Blakely – Associate Director, Elton Consulting

Holcim Representatives:• Holcim Representatives:Chris Wulf – General Manager NSW AggregatesSuzannah Mitchell – Lynwood Quarry Environment and Community Coordinator

• Committee Members:Geoff Kettle – Mayor Goulburn Mulwaree Council

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Chris Berry – General Manager Goulburn Mulwaree CouncilDavid Humphries – Marulan Chamber of CommerceJohn Nacastri – Marulan Progress AssociationRosemary Turner – Marulan and District Historical Society

Role of the Community Consultative Committee

• Role of independent chair

• Terms of reference

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Introducing Holcim

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Starting in the Swiss village of Holderbank 99 years ago

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Holcim in a snapshot

• Holcim is one of the world's leading suppliers of construction materials such as aggregates (crushed stone, sand and gravel) concrete and cement.

• Almost 100 years old, the group started in Switzerland and is now located in all continents in over 70 countries.

• Listed on the Swiss stock exchange and one of the biggest Swiss companies.

• Approximately 80,000 employees.

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Holcim Australia is now almost 2 years old

But our history in this country dates back to 1936 with Readymix.

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Holcim now has a solid position in Australia

Holcim had been looking to expand its Australian presence for a while; however the opportunity had not presented itself until recentlypresented itself until recently.

3000 employees

80 quarries

250 concrete plants

15 pipe plants

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Holcim are here for the long term.

Vision and mission

• Vision: To provide foundations for society's future.• Mission: To be the world's most respected and successful

company in our industry - creating value for all of our stakeholdersstakeholders.

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Global standards but local management

• Focus on local strengths enhanced by global knowledge sharing.

• Locally we:manage customer relationshipsengage with the communities we live and work incontinuously improve operating performanceunderstand and work within the local culturedevelop and engage people on all levels

• Our brand stands for our values and is one of the most t d b d i th i d t

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respected brands in the industry.

Our values are Strength, Performance and Passion

• A solid partner• Integrity and strength of character of our people• A strong organisation behind them with global leadership and

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• Delivering on our promises• Best solutions for our customers• Striving for excellence and always searching for better ways• Best results from working together

• Dedication and commitment caring about everything we do

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• Dedication and commitment - caring about everything we do.• We care about our people, their safety and their development.• We care about our customers and their success. • We care about our world, in particular our communities.

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• Holcim is strongly committed to creating value for all stakeholders along the triple bottom line: economic, social and environmental.

• Our journey started decades ago and Sustainable

Our values in action: sustainable development

• Our journey started decades ago and Sustainable Development is an integral part of our business strategy

• Holcim is widely recognised as a global leader in SD

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Our values in action: sustainable development

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Our values in action: code of conduct

• The Code of Conduct sets a common framework to our people and provides direction in how we conduct our daily business, establishing a direct link to our mission and goals.

C t t• Content:Corporate governanceCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)Sustainable environmental performanceCompliance- Fair competition- Bribery and corruption- Insider trading

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Use and protection of assets and informationConflict of interestGifts and donationsRecords and accountingCommunicationResponsibility

Our values in action: passion for safety

• We provide healthy and safe workplaces by striving for zero risk to our employees, contractors and visitors.

• We apply OH&S standards and guidelines, provide the necessary resources and training, and measure performance.

Our Vision is: “zeroHarm to People”

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Our values in action: reduction of CO2 emissions

• Since 1990 Target of 20% reduction per tonne by 2010 achieved

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Our values in action: conserving ecosystems and biodiversity

• Production of aggregates and cement depends on mining of raw materials.

• Holcim has been committed to quarry rehabilitation and biodiversity conservation for a long timebiodiversity conservation for a long time.

• Global partnership with the World Conservation Union (IUCN) since 2007 to further extend our commitment.

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Our values in action: Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction

• Impendent platform to promote and reward sustainable construction.

• Activities include: Holcim Awards competitions, Holcim Forum, seed f di f b ildi i iti ti d hfunding for building initiatives and research

• Currently in the 3rd Awards cycle with USD 2 million in prize money.

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Our values in action: community initiatives

• Our focus areas:Education- Beacon Foundation in AustraliaB ildi i f t tBuilding infrastructureCommunity development

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Introducing Lynwood Quarry

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About Lynwood Quarry

• On December 21st 2005, the NSW Minister for Planning granted Holcim consent for the proposed 5 Mtpa Lynwood Quarry

• The Lynwood Quarry site contains a high quality, hard rock y y g q y,resource suitable for the supply of quality construction material into the Sydney, regional and local markets.

• The supply of aggregate from the Lynwood site to the Sydney market is intended to replace Holcim's current production from the Penrith Lakes Scheme.

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• The resource at Lynwood has an expected life in excess of 90 years, however the current development approval is for a period of 30 years.

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About Lynwood Quarry

• The key infrastructure to be established for the quarry will include:

Three stage crushing and screening plant which will be enclosed and h d t t ti thave a dust extraction system;Rail spur and rail loading facility for loading product onto trains Access road linking directly with the Hume Highway via an interchange to be constructed south of Marulan Supplementary infrastructure including a pre-coat plant, workshop, laboratory, office and amenity buildings, and weighbridge

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• It is expected that the majority of product from Lynwood Quarry will be used for construction projects, primarily in concrete and in roadway construction.

The Construction Project

• Holcim awarded the civil contract to BMD Constructions

• Preliminary construction works commenced in November 2010 and the main program commenced in early 2011p g y

• Some of the main elements of the civil works program are:

Water pipeline from Johnnifelds Quarry to Lynwood QuarryPreparation of the north and south pads (earthworks)Construction of storage dams and sediment damsHume Highway interchangeAccess road

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Heavy haul bridgeRail spur

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Lynwood Quarry – Environmental Management

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Environmental Management

• A comprehensive management plan has been developed to address all environmental aspects on the site and ensure that the quarry has minimal impact to the surroundsquarry has minimal impact to the surrounds

• Each year an Annual Environmental Monitoring Report will be compiled, that summarises the environmental performance of the site for the year, and investigates methods to improve this performance if required

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Noise Management

• Limited construction works hours to minimise potential noise impacts to nearby receptors:

Monday – Friday: 7.00am to 6.00pmy y pSaturday: 8.00pm to 1.00pmNo construction on Sunday or public holidays

• Noise Management Measures

Following a complaint, noise generating works will be ceased and the complaint will be investigated to ensure the issue does not persist

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Each year investigations into methods to reduce the noise generated by the development will be undertaken as part of the Annual Environmental Report;All reasonable and feasible noise mitigation measures will be implemented on the site

Blasting and Vibration Management

• All modelling has indicated that the effect of blasting to the closest residential receptors will be negligible

• All blasting will be undertaken in strict compliance with OEH guidelines which incorporate technical requirements to minimise any potential annoyance effects to neighbours

• Blasts will only be permitted between 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, and vibration and over pressure will be well within the allowable limits

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Air Quality Management

• Water trucks regularly water down the site access roads and exposed surfaces

• Dust generating activities such as topsoil removal or earth works are ceased during periods of high wind

• Stock piles and disturbed areas are revegetated as soon as practicable

• No vehicles are permitted to leave site with an uncovered load

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site with an uncovered load

• Heavy vehicles maintain a 40km/hspeed limit on site to minimise dustgeneration

Surface and Ground Water Management

• The site has very strict sediment and erosion controls to prevent silt or other contaminants from entering the surface and ground waters

• Erosion and sediment controls are monitored and maintained on a daily basis and surface and ground water is analysed quarterly

• Chemicals, oils, and otherhazardous substances areall strictly controlled to ensure no contaminated

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runoff enters waterways

• To date no exceedenceshave been recorded

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Traffic Management

• Construction traffic on the temporary construction access road (Maclura Drive) is kept to a minimum;

• When the heavy haul bridge over the Main Southern Railway isWhen the heavy haul bridge over the Main Southern Railway is constructed, no construction traffic will use the Maclura Dr access

• Where practicable, no heavy vehicle construction traffic movements occur on George Street during school zone times

• Heavy vehicle construction traffic using George St are not permitted to exceed 40 kph;

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• Once the Hume Highway Interchange has been commissioned no traffic will use the construction site access routes

• All loaded vehicles entering or leaving the site are covered at all times

Traffic Management – Heavy Haul Bridge

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Aboriginal Heritage Managementg g g

• All areas of Aboriginal heritagef d ff ith i tare fenced off with signage, to

ensure that no site personnelcan enter these areas

• All required aboriginalinvestigationshave now been completedhave now been completed

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What are we doing in the community?

Marulan Public School

• Approximately $45,000 in contributions over last 3 years including:Gymnastics Program sponsorshipSigns for front of schoolProvision of materials for storage improvementsMoney for speech night prizesProvision 12 new computersOver $6,000 for new reading material

Rural Fire Service

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Rural Fire Service

• Over $5,000 in contributions including:Donation towards new tanker shedNew slab fill for shed

What are we doing in the community?

• Holcim has also provided thousands of dollars in general community contributions

Christmas raffle cash / prize for local groupsD ti t M l lDonation to Marulan playgroupGift vouchers for North Goulburn Primary School fundraising eventDonation of prize money for the Goulburn Show Jumping clubDonated trophies for the Australia Day committeeMajor sponsor of Marulan Soccer club

Provision of materials to golf club for charity golf dayNotice boards for Marulan community

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Notice boards for Marulan community

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Future Plans for Community Contributions

• Holcim is in the process of refining a Community Contributions program. The objectives of the program are to:

Facilitate community participation through the development of community facilities;Recognise local heritage and enhance the attractiveness of Marulan Township;Work collaboratively with local educational institutions, particularly the local Marulan Public School;Enhance the economic opportunities for local residents through skills development and employment opportunities.

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DISCUSSION

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Meeting Close

• Brendan Blakely

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Strength. Performance. Passion.

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March, 2011

PROPOSAL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A “COMMUNITY TRUST”BETWEEN MAJOR

MINING COMPANIES AND THE MARULAN COMMUNITY

The Marulan Region Chamber of Commerce welcomes Lynwood, Peppertree, and Gunlake Quarries to

our community. We trust that we can work together to ensure positive outcomes for your companies and

our community.

The Chamber acknowledges the large injection of economic activity your industry will bring to our region

and believes that a co-ordinated approach will nourish your industry, your workers, local residents and our

Marulan region into a thriving, industrious and harmonious community.

The Chamber is an organization whose aim is for a planned, long term vision for our region. As such, we

will be encouraging workers, your employees, to settle in our community, to add to its social fabric in a

permanent way. These families will become local residents and, as such, will look for facilities, such as

schools, doctors etc, and eventually, work / career options for their children, which will be condusive to a

vibrant and sustainable lifestyle for the long term.

We invite you become members of the Marulan Region Chamber of Commerce. This will give you

insight into the development of our region, provide you with specific information and allow you to be a

significant voice in the future proposals for our regions socio- economic development and the well being of

all families in our community.

The Chamber requests the above mining companies to consider our proposal to invest in the community

via a “COMMUNITY TRUST”. This would involve a donation, as detailed below, which would be tax

deductable to a non- profit trust. Trust funds would be invested into the community, benefiting the workers,

their families and the region at large.

BACKGROUND:

The Lynwood Quarry in its initial stage, is to last 30 years. Projections are that there will be a second 30

years and a third 30 years. At full production, 5 million tonnes of product will be extracted per year, 150

truck movements per day and 2 to 3 train movements per day.

Peppertree is of the same magnitude. Gunlake is at a lower magnitude.

This indicates a huge impact on our existing community.

DETAILS OF PROPOSAL:

The proposal is that each mine donate, to the trust, 2 cents per tonne, per year, for the life of the

mine.

This would give the “Community Trust” approx. $150,000 per year to invest into the Marulan

and region community.

One contribution per year.

QUARRY: ESTIMATED EXTRACTION ESTIMATED ANNUAL $ NOTES:

TONNAGE PER YEAR: CONTRIBUTION : @ 2c per tonne

PEPPERTREE (BORAL) 2 million tonnes $40,000

GUNLAKE 1/2 million tonnes $10,000

LYNWOOD (HOLCIM) 5 million tonnes $100,000

REASONS FOR ESTABLISHING A TRUST:

Benefits to the mining industry, employees and the Marulan Community, as listed below.

History: local community groups, listed below, have continually requested small donations and

support from local mining companies. These community groups, rather than approaching your

company, can be represented in the trust, and draw funds from the trust, eliminating small varied

contributions on your part. These community groups include:

Progress Association

Garden Club

Youth Club

Soccer Club

Cricket Club

Mothers Group

Chamber of Commerce

C.W.A.

Lions Club

Australia Day Committee

Historic Society

Harmony Day Committee

Primary School

Churches

PROPOSAL FOR MAKE UP OF TRUST COMMITTEE:

One Company Executive from each quarry

One Company worker from each quarry

One Council representative

Four representatives of the above mentioned groups (on a rotational basis)

HOW TRUST WOULD WORK:

Any community group may submit a written application for funding for a project, for Trust

consideration.

Trust will consider, but not be bound to support. Trust will assess on merits and net benefit to the

community.

Priority funding will be considered for projects which aim at inclusive benefits to the whole

community.

Selection of young people seeking apprenticeships and support for further education in the mining

industry(e.g apprentice to engineer), with funding/scholarships, provided through the trust.via trust

committee*

The proposed trust would need to be a legal agreement committing the mining companies and

community groups to a long term, beneficial relationship.

* The Chamber deems it appropriate that some of the trust funds be allocated towards scholarships or

funding for apprenticeships to young people in the community who wish to pursue a career in, or trade

through, the mining industry.

THE BENEFITS TO MINING COMPANIES:

Community acceptance and perception. Your industries will be perceived as a generative, supportive

and beneficial addition to the community, investing generally in high profile projects, and nourishing

the prosperity of our region. You would be meeting community needs by displaying partnership with

the community within which you operate.

Appreciation from the community in your ability (via trust) to assist in the provision of services and

amenities to the community in which your workers live. N.B. Services and amenities will attract and

retain residents and workers.

Reassurance to the residents of the Marulan region that these rich resources, being found and

developed in their region, can be beneficial to all.

The alleviation of small requests for support from the above mentioned community groups.

The alleviation of most potential friction between your companies and local residents.

The opportunity to encourage local youth towards your industry (via scholarships and

apprenticeships).

A tax deduction as a donation to a non- profit trust.

THE BENEFITS TO THE MARULAN COMMUNITY:

Funding to assist in the provision of services and amenities to support our existing residents and to

attract new residents and workers.

Career opportunities and incentives for the youth of our community.

The optimism and growth in prosperity that will ensue from supported funding from local industries.

Reassurance that projects such as the quarries, can work hand in hand with the community in

assisting with the provision of much needed services and amenities, to the betterment of all.

In summary, the Chamber requests your consideration of our proposal. Clearly the benefits to all

concerned would imply a strong, thriving and harmonious community.

Your response to this proposal would be appreciated.

Regards,

David Humphreys,

President, Marulan Region Chamber of Commerce.

e-mail: [email protected]

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