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Site Environmental Management Plan

Waste to Energy Facility – Dandenong South Reference No. 30041688 Prepared for Great Southern Waste Technologies Pty Ltd 22 August 2019

SMEC INTERNAL REF. 30041688

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SITE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Waste to Energy Facility – Dandenong South Prepared for Great Southern Waste Technologies Pty Ltd

SMEC Internal Ref. 30041688 22 August 2019

Document Control Document: Site Environmental Management Plan

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Project Name: Waste to Energy Facility – Dandenong South

Project Number: 30041688

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REVISION NO. DATE PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY APPROVED FOR ISSUE BY

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S Woods J Howard L McVey

1 22 August 2019 J Howard L McVey L McVey

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Great Southern Waste Technologies Pty Ltd 22 August 2019 1

SMEC Company Details

APPROVED BY: LUKAS MCVEY

Address: Level 20, Tower 4, 727 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

Signature:

Tel: +61 3 9869 0903 Fax: +61 3 9514 1502

Email: [email protected] Website: www.smec.com

The information within this document is and shall remain the property of:

Great Southern Waste Technology Pty Ltd

http://www.smec.com/

Important Notice

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Important Notice This report is confidential and is provided solely for the purposes of defining the environmental management as part of a Works Approval Application for the proposed Waste to Energy facility at 70 Ordish Road, Dandenong South. This report is provided pursuant to a Consultancy Agreement between SMEC Australia Pty Limited (“SMEC”) and Great Southern Waste Technologies Pty Ltd, under which SMEC undertook to perform a specific and limited task for Great Southern Waste Technologies Pty Ltd. This report is strictly limited to the matters stated in it and subject to the various assumptions, qualifications and limitations in it and does not apply by implication to other matters. SMEC makes no representation that the scope, assumptions, qualifications and exclusions set out in this report will be suitable or sufficient for other purposes nor that the content of the report covers all matters which you may regard as material for your purposes.

This report must be read as a whole. The executive summary is not a substitute for this. Any subsequent report must be read in conjunction with this report.

The report supersedes all previous draft or interim reports, whether written or presented orally, before the date of this report. This report has not and will not be updated for events or transactions occurring after the date of the report or any other matters which might have a material effect on its contents or which come to light after the date of the report. SMEC is not obliged to inform you of any such event, transaction or matter nor to update the report for anything that occurs, or of which SMEC becomes aware, after the date of this report.

Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing, SMEC does not accept a duty of care or any other legal responsibility whatsoever in relation to this report, or any related enquiries, advice or other work, nor does SMEC make any representation in connection with this report, to any person other than Great Southern Waste Technologies Pty Ltd. Any other person who receives a draft or a copy of this report (or any part of it) or discusses it (or any part of it) or any related matter with SMEC, does so on the basis that he or she acknowledges and accepts that he or she may not rely on this report nor on any related information or advice given by SMEC for any purpose whatsoever.

Table of Contents

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Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Plan Establishment ....................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Plan Improvement ........................................................................................................................................ 1 1.3 Purpose of the SEMP .................................................................................................................................... 1

2 SITE SETTING............................................................................................................................................................ 2

3 PROPOSED FACILITY ................................................................................................................................................ 4

4 ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................................................... 5

5 ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................................ 6 5.1 Statement of Environmental Objectives ...................................................................................................... 6 5.2 Continuous Improvement ............................................................................................................................ 6

6 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK ................................................................................................... 7 6.1 Environmental Legislation, Regulations and Guidelines .............................................................................. 7 6.2 Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................................................................................ 8 6.3 Environmental Training, Awareness and Competence ................................................................................ 9 6.4 Documentation and Records Management ................................................................................................. 9 6.5 Reporting .................................................................................................................................................... 10 6.6 Audits and Review ...................................................................................................................................... 10 6.7 Environmental Incident Management and Reporting ................................................................................ 10 6.8 Complaints Management ........................................................................................................................... 10 6.9 Communications ........................................................................................................................................ 11

7 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MEASURES ..................................................................................................... 12 7.1 Format for Environmental Management Measures .................................................................................. 12 7.2 Air Quality Management ............................................................................................................................ 12 7.3 Noise Management .................................................................................................................................... 14 7.4 Water Quality Management ...................................................................................................................... 15 7.5 Waste and Amenity management.............................................................................................................. 17 7.6 Hazardous materials ................................................................................................................................... 19

8 CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN .................................................................................... 21

9 MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM .......................................................................................................... 22

10 REFERENCES .......................................................................................................................................................... 23

Appendices ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION CHECKLISTS

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List of Tables Table 2-1 Environmental Receptors ................................................................................................................................... 2

Table 6-1: Legislation, regulations and guidelines .............................................................................................................. 7

Table 6-2: Roles and Responsibilities .................................................................................................................................. 8

List of Figures Figure 1: Site Location ......................................................................................................................................................... 3

Introduction

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1 Introduction 1.1 Plan Establishment This Site Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) is an umbrella document that supports a framework of operational documents that allows for effective environmental management of a Waste to Energy (WtE) facility (the facility). The proposed facility is owned by Great Southern Waste Technologies Pty Ltd (GSWT), and will be located at 70 Ordish Road, Dandenong South. The facility is proposed to utilise Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and Commercial and Industrial (C&I) waste and as a fuel source for the gasification process which generates electricity.

The SEMP is the central controlling document for all environmental aspects at the site. This SEMP has been developed in general accordance with the requirements of ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management.

A specific Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) will be prepared in addition to this SEMP to be utilised during construction activities. This will aid in the communication of environmental management procedures and address construction environmental management requirements in a focussed manner.

The SEMP has been prepared to achieve GSWT’s objective of minimising impact on the environment throughout all phases of the Project.

All personnel involved in the operation of the Waste-to-Energy facility, including sub-contractors and suppliers, must comply with the requirements of this SEMP.

1.2 Plan Improvement GSWT’s commitment to the environment is based on the concept that it will audit and review the documentation framework and evaluate the SEMP in order to identify opportunities for improvement in environmental risk identification, environmental risk management and regulatory compliance. It is intended that this document will be a working document and will be updated annually and/or at project milestones such as following commissioning of the facility and following major plant and/or equipment upgrades or alterations.

1.3 Purpose of the SEMP This SEMP provides a framework for management of environmental aspects of the Project during the operational phase, with consideration for non-routine operations.

The SEMP identifies relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines, roles and responsibilties of all personnel (including compliance requirments), explains auditing and training requirements and document control procedures. The SEMP has been developed on the basis of the risk assessment conducted as part of the works approval application. This SEMP prescribes mitigation measures, where required, to address the risks identified.

Site Setting

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2 Site Setting The proposed location of the facility is shown in Figure 1. The Site is located within the Greater Dandenong local government area and is zoned as Industrial 2 Zone (IN2Z). Eastlink motorway is located to the west, Greens Road to the north and Ordish Road to the east.

The site is located within an industrial precinct. The environmental receptors have been identified as shown in Table 2-1.

Table 2-1 Environmental Receptors

RECEPTOR ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS PROXIMITY TO SITE

Dandenong Creek Flora, fauna, water quality 160m west of Site

Industrial Uses Human Directly adjacent to Site to the north, east and south

Residential Uses Human 1.52km north west of Site

Groundwater Bores Human, stock

12 registered bores within 1km radius (excluding groundwater investigation and observation bores)

Dandenong Creek is the major waterway in the Dandenong catchment, flowing about 53km south from Mt. Dandenong into Patterson River and then discharging to Port Phillip Bay. Dandenong Creek is highly disturbed and water quality in the Creek is poor in the region near the Site, however the Creek has been the subject of a recent program designed by EPA Victoria and Melbourne Water to increase the focus on pollution prevention and improving the natural amenity of the Creek.

There are 12 registered groundwater bores within 1km radius of the site (excluding groundwater investigation and observation bores). SMEC note that the five groundwater bores registered for domestic and stock use are located at 68 Ordish Road and are unlikely to be used for domestic and stock purposes based on the bore locations. The remaining two groundwater bores are located within the Eastlink road reserve and are likely to be associated with the road, and not used for extractive purposes.

The topography of the Site is relatively flat with a slight fall to the west, towards Dandenong Creek.

Site Setting

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Figure 1: Site Location

Proposed Facility

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3 Proposed Facility The Project will involve construction and operation of a waste-to-energy facility utilising gasification technology to convert mixed MSW and C&I wastes to energy. The main plant components are:

• Waste receipt and fuel preparation;

• Fuel bunker and transport system;

• Thermal Conversion;

• Gasification Chamber;

• High Temperature Oxidation Chamber;

• Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG);

• Steam turbine and air-cooled condenser;

• Flue-gas cleaning system;

• Flue gas fan and flue gas stack; and

• Control and monitoring system.

In addition to this there will be other associated infrastructure including an office and administration area, stores and maintenance section and staff car parking.

Environmental Risk Assessment

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4 Environmental Risk Assessment An Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) has been conducted as part of the development of the works approval application. The ERA identified the following in relation to the Site:

• Environmental aspects;

• Potential Impacts;

• Controls; and

• Risk ranking.

The following environmental aspects associated with operation of the site have been identified as potentially having a medium risk of impact after appropriate controls are implemented:

• Water quality;

• Air quality;

• Odour; and

• Soil and/or groundwater contamination.

Environmental Objectives

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5 Environmental Objectives 5.1 Statement of Environmental Objectives GSWT has a strong commitment to environmentally sustainable practices and procedures. GSWT will responsibly manage its operations by striving to achieve environmental practices that are acceptable to the relevant authorities and the community.

GSWT environmental management objectives are to actively promote an environmentally responsible approach to all activities undertaken throughout the entire company. In particular, GSWT will actively promote:

• Environmental training throughout all levels of the organisation;

• Compliance with best practice air quality standards;

• Reduction in energy consumption through selection of appropriate waste fuel sources;

• Water conservation and recycling; and

• Waste reduction, reuse and recycling.

GSWT is aware of its responsibility to prevent and mitigate incidents, to reduce risks and to minimise effects of its activities on the environment. GSWT is committed to taking a risk-based approach to environmental management, and as such the Environmental Risk Assessment will be subject to continuous updates and improvement.

This SEMP reflects GSWT’s desire to turn its environmental objectives into avoidance and/or practical management of environmental risks. The objectives are reviewed, and if required, updated every year.

5.2 Continuous Improvement GSWT management system reflects a commitment to the environment that goes beyond environmental compliance. This is seen through GSWT’s:

• Environmental Objectives;

• Environmental Monitoring Program;

• Incident investigation process, including identification, notification and management response;

• Ongoing environment, health and safety training programs; and

• Process of continuous environmental risk assessment and review.

Environmental Management Framework

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6 Environmental Management Framework 6.1 Environmental Legislation, Regulations and Guidelines The legislation, regulations and guidelines relevant to the Site that have been considered in preparation of this SEMP are presented in Table 6-1.

Table 6-1: Legislation, regulations and guidelines

LEGISLATION

Federal Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Work Health and Safety Act 2011

State

Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994

Climate Change Act 2010

Electricity Industry Act 2000

Electricity Safety Act 1998

Electricity Industry Act 2000

Environment Effects Act 1978

Environmental Protection Act 1970

Environment Protection (Industrial Waste) Act 1985Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988

Heritage Act 1995

Land Act 1985

Land Regulations 2006

Planning and Environment Act 1987

Pollution of Waters by Oil and Noxious Substances Act 1986

Water Act 1989Water (Subdivisional Easements and Reserves) Regulations 2011

REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES

Waste management

Energy from waste guideline, EPA Pub. IWRG1559.1, July 2017

Waste Management Policy (Resource Recovery Facilities) No. S289

Industrial Waste Management Policy (Protection of the Ozone Layer) No. S193

Environment Protection (Industrial Waste Resource) Regulations 2009

Water

State Environmental Protection Policy (Victoria), EPA, 2018

Australian Water Quality Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality, ANZG, 2018

Water (Trade Waste) Regulations 2014

Water (Resource Management) Regulations 2007

Storage of hazardous chemicals

Australian Standard 1940 – The Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids

Transport and Management of Used Containers, EPA Pub. IWRG644.1, June 2010

Bunding Guidelines, EPA Pub. 347.1, October 2015

Asbestos Transport and Disposal, EPA Pub. IWRG611.2, June 2017


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6.2 Roles and Responsibilities The roles and responsibilities to enable effective implementation and ongoing maintenance of the SEMP are presented in Table 6-2. The roles and responsibilities are likely to change throughout the lifecycle of the facility and should be updated following plant commissioning and any major changes in company structure.

Table 6-2: Roles and Responsibilities

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Directors

• Awareness and understanding of EPA Licence and all relevant environmental regulations and conditions, enabling implementation at lower levels

• Develop, review and update Environmental Objectives

• Authorisation of this SEMP

• Ensuring compliance with this SEMP by conducting or commissioning regular audits

Site Manager (the responsible person may vary between construction, commissioning and operational phases)

• Ensuring integration of SEMP requirements during construction, commissioning and normal operation of the facility

• Coordination of necessary training to ensure SEMP requirements are achieved (including site environmental induction)

• Monitoring, review and update of the SEMP

• Ensure environmental controls are in place and operating as required

• Conducting regular monitoring and maintenance of plant and environmental controls

• Reporting all non-conformances to the Director and undertake corrective actions where required

Site Workers • All site workers will be responsible for the

implementation of environmental controls in accordance with this SEMP

Waste Transport Certificates, EPA Pub. IWRG821.2, March 2013

Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail 1992

Australian Dangerous Goods Code, Edition 7.4, 2015

Noise and Vibration

State Environment Protection Policy (Control of Noise from Commerce, Industry and Trade), EPA, October 2001

Noise Control Guidelines, EPA Pub. 1254, October 2008

Environment Protection (Residential Noise) Regulations 2008

Air Quality

State Environment Protection Policy (Ambient Air Quality), EPA, July 2016

State Environment Protection Policy (Air Quality Management), EPA, December 2001

Industrial Waste Management Policy (Protection of the Ozone Layer), EPA, October 2001

National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure, NEPC, June 1998


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ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct regular monitoring and maintenance of plant and environmental controls

• Report non-conformances and undertake corrective action where necessary

Sub-contractors

• All sub-contractors will be responsible for the implementation of environmental controls in accordance with this SEMP

• Sub-contractors will be required to complete a site environmental induction

• Report any environmental issues observed to Site Manager

6.3 Environmental Training, Awareness and Competence All persons working onsite must be aware of their environmental responsibilities and receive training to help them meet those responsibilities.

Training can take various forms including site induction, toolbox talks and meetings.

6.3.1 Site environmental induction

The Site Manager will ensure all personnel working on site have completed the site environmental induction as part of the general induction to the site. The induction will include an overview of environmental aspects, responsibilities of personnel and reporting procedures. Additionally, all personnel will be made aware of all emergency response procedures and responsibilities.

Environmental emergency (spill) response training should also be provided for site staff.

6.3.2 Activity specific training

All personnel conducting work that poses a risk to the environment or operating or maintaining environmental controls will be required to complete additional training. Tasks requiring additional training are:

• Refuelling;

• Storage and disposal of process waste;

• Environmental inspections; and

• Maintenance of plant and equipment.

6.3.3 Training and Induction Matrix

The Site Manager will maintain a Site Training and Induction Matrix to summarise training and inductions required for specific tasks. The matrix will include names and details of training and inductions once completed, including expiry and renewal dates. The Site Manager will be responsible for verifying competency of all personnel.

6.4 Documentation and Records Management GSWT will maintain records that demonstrate that the environmental objectives and obligations are being met and verify the status of those matters.

Documentation in this SEMP refers to all environmental management records and includes but is not limited to the following:

• Records of inspections, non-conformances;

• Corrective actions;

• Audits, and the SEMP itself with the associated control plans;


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• Training records (including training and induction matrix);

• Monitoring data;

• Complaint and incident reports;

• Licences and permits; and

• Any other relevant documents and reports as required.

The Site Manager will be responsible for ensuring all documentation is appropriately stored and available for operations essential to the effective functioning of the SEMP. The SEMP is a live document and will be reviewed and updated regularly as required.

6.5 Reporting GSWT will routinely report to the EPA results of environmental monitoring programs, environmental incidents and any non-conformances in accordance with the EPA Licence (once issued), Works Approval and associated environmental conditions. A reporting register and monitoring checklists will be developed and maintained by the Site Manager to assist with managing ongoing reporting requirements.

6.6 Audits and Review In addition to environmental monitoring, regular auditing during operations will be undertaken to assess compliance with the SEMP. Auditing can be undertaken by utilising a combination if internal and external auditors, with the annual environmental audit to be undertaken by a suitably qualified Environmental specialist.

The SEMP Auditor will aim to evaluate performance, identify areas of potential deficiencies and develop procedures that continually improve the GSWT environmental management system to ensure that it continues to be relevant and effective.

The SEMP will be reviewed every 12 months or at any change to operations that may alter the environmental impacts identified.

6.7 Environmental Incident Management and Reporting In the event of any incident, the first priority shall be the safety of all personnel, including site workers, visitors and the community in the immediate vicinity. Following this, all practical measures will be taken to minimise the risk of further environmental damage as soon as possible after the event through the implementation of appropriate incident management or contingency plan procedures.

Environmental incidents are any breach of the management procedures detailed in the SEMP or unplanned actions (or actions within an unplanned location) which are detrimental to the environment. Examples of environmental incidents may include:

• Environmental pollution, spillages or contamination or damage; and • Unapproved emissions (dust, sediment, pollution) to land, air or water.

Any environmental incidents or complaints on site should be reported to the Site Manager. The incidents or complaints will be recorded and followed up to ensure the tasks are allocated to appropriate, responsible personnel and corrective actions are identified and completed within the agreed time frames. This should also include any non-conformances with targets, or EPA licence conditions identified during routine monitoring and reporting, and during the audit and review process.

Environmental incidents may also be reportable to external stakeholders in accordance with legislative requirements. All incident reports should be made formally in writing to external stakeholders with copies sent to applicable staff members.

6.8 Complaints Management Any complaints received shall be directed to the Site Manager who will liaise with the complainant to ensure a suitable and timely response. Complaints from any source (e.g. public, government authorities) must be registered using a Complaint Record, the complaint investigated by the Site Manager (or delegate) and action taken to enable satisfactory closeout. The Complaint Record should include the following details:


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• Date and time;

• Type of communication (telephone, letter, meeting);

• Name, address, contact number of complainants;

• Nature and details of complaint;

• Action taken in response including who the complaint was referred to (if not resolved immediately); and

• Details of any monitoring undertaken to confirm that the complaint has been satisfactorily resolved.

6.9 Communications All environmental issues specific to the project (e.g. incidents, complaints) will be communicated through regular site and tool box meetings. Records of communications will be documented in a Project File.

Environmental Management Measures

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7 Environmental Management Measures This section of the SEMP provides Environmental Management Measures (EMM) for each potential environmental issue associated with site operations. Each issue is addressed through a set of management measures or operational instructions that can be implemented at the site and if required supported by specific managements plans.

EMMs have been prepared for the following environmental issues:

• Air Quality (including odour);

• Noise and vibration;

• Water quality management (stormwater and waste water);

• Waste and amenity management (including dust, litter and lighting); and

• Hazardous materials (fuels and chemicals).

7.1 Format for Environmental Management Measures With the exception of environmental issues that can be addressed through simple operational instructions, each EMM is to include the following information as a minimum:

• Potential impacts;

• Operational objectives;

• Performance criteria;

• Management strategy;

• Baseline data;

• Monitoring;

• Reporting;

• Corrective action; and

• Guidance/reference documents.

7.2 Air Quality Management An emission modelling and impact assessment report (Synergetics, 2019) was prepared as part of the Works Approval Application and provides details of the air quality impact modelling undertaken for the facility and the relevant management controls that could be implemented to achieve compliance with EPA conditions for the Project. This document should be read in conjunction with this SEMP.

Potential Impacts

The generation of nuisance odours and emissions that may impact residents or commercial entities neighbouring or close to the facility.

Operational Objectives

Minimise adverse air quality emissions and odours.

Offensive odours must not be discharged beyond the boundaries of the premises.

Performance Criteria

All emissions to meet the assessment criteria specified in Dandenong South waste to energy emission modelling and impact assessment (Synergetics, 19)

All emissions to meet the EPA licence conditions criteria

Receive no verified odour complaints. Verified complaints are those that can be shown to be caused by odours generated from the facility at a frequency, duration or level that exceeds EPA licence criteria and where odour is considered ‘offensive’.


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Management Strategy

Air quality controls will be implemented once the EPA licence conditions have been specified. The following general management measures should be considered in order to minimise impacts caused by site operations:

• Best practice management will be employed for all facility operations in accordance with Guidance/Reference documents specified.

• The majority of incoming loads will be enclosed or covered trucks which will minimise any residual odours.

• A regular monitoring and inspection program to be implemented to ensure best management practices are being implemented and adverse air quality and odour generation is minimised.

Baseline Data An emission modelling and impact assessment report (Synergetics, 2019) was undertaken for the proposed facility operation in order to assess the impacts of adverse air quality on the nearest sensitive receptors to the site.

Emissions were modelled using the current version of AERMOD. Ground Level Concentrations (GLCs) were assessed in a 10 km grid, with a 50 m grid spacing, as specified by (EPA Vic, 2013a). The stack was modelled as a point source, and GLCs were calculated for both hourly and 24 h averaging times. Three-minute averaging period GLCs were calculated from hourly averaging period GLCs using the methodology specified in Guidance notes for using the regulatory air pollution model AERMOD in Victoria. EPA Victoria 2013.

Monitoring Air quality monitoring to be undertaken once EPA licence conditions have been specified and the facility operations are established. Monitoring to commence within six months following the start of commissioning.

Ongoing inspection of emission source areas.

Additional monitoring to be undertaken as necessary if a complaint has been made in order to verify the source.

Reporting All air quality monitoring events must be documented.

Every complaint should be logged, investigated and resulting actions documented.

Corrective Action

Air quality monitoring to be undertaken once facility is operational to verify the results of the emission modelling. In the event that monitoring indicates emissions are in excess of those predicted by the model and outlined in the EPA licence conditions, further mitigation measures will be implemented.

Guidance/ Reference Documents

Dandenong South waste to energy emission modelling and impact assessment (Synergetics, 2019)

EPA (2001). State Environment Protection Policy (Air Quality Management).

EPA (2013). Guidance notes for using the regulatory air pollution model AERMOD in Victoria. EPA Victoria.

EPA (2013). Construction of input meteorological data files for EPA Victoria’s regulatory air pollution model (AERMOD). EPA Victoria.

EPA (2017). Air monitoring report 2016 – Compliance with the National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure.

NEPC (2016). National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure.


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7.3 Noise Management A Noise Impact Assessment (NIA) was undertaken by Watson Moss Growcott Acoustics (WMG). The NIA identified key considerations regarding noise management as outlined below.

Potential Impacts

The generation of noise resulting from operation of the facility and associated on-site vehicle traffic may adversely impact residents or commercial entities neighbouring or close to the facility.

The facility is expected to include the following noise-generating equipment during operation:

• Shredder • Pumps • Fans • Turbine • Generator • Heater exchangers/condensers • Incoming/ outgoing collection trucks • Vehicle reversing warning beepers.


Minimise impacts due to noise emissions.


Compliance with EPA Licence conditions once specified.

Compliance with approved hours of operation.

Noise limits not to exceed EPA Vic. 2011 Publication 1412 State Environment Protection Policy (Control of Noise from Commerce, Industry and Trade)

Receive no verified noise complaints. Verified complaints are those that can be shown to be caused by noise that comes from the facility at a frequency, duration and/or level that is ‘unacceptable’.

Management Strategy

There are a number of noise control measures that can be implemented at the site to ensure that the noise limits are adhered to and this can be further refined upon completion of a NIA:

• Timing of site Operations - Conducting site activities during approved hours of operations in accordance with EPA Vic Noise Regulations

• Reversing beepers – In order to comply with Planning Permit P10-076: ‘All vehicles and mobile equipment operating on-site must be fitted with broadband smart beepers that adjust beeper levels in accordance with the ambient noise level’.

• Building construction – Construction using steel cladding to minimise noise emissions and the use of internal sound absorption

• Reduced power generation - Utilising equipment of only necessary size and power • Appropriate equipment servicing regime

Baseline Data Ambient noise levels were measured as part of the NIA. Ambient noise consists of localised traffic movements, reverse beepers, and occasional bangs from industrial sites.

Monitoring Regular site inspections to be undertaken by site personnel to identify sources of unreasonable noise.


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Reporting Observations made during site inspections to be recorded and any noise mitigation measures implemented to also be recorded.

Recording of any noise complaints received.

Corrective Action

Corrective action will be designed to address noise complaints or observations of significant noise as monitored during site operations.


EPA Vic. 2011 Publication 1412 State Environment Protection Policy (Control of Noise from Commerce, Industry and Trade)

EPA Publication 1411 - Noise from Industry in Regional Victoria (NIRV)

EPA Publication 1258 - Noise Control Guidelines

Sustainability Victoria 2009. Guide to Best Practice at Resource Recovery Centres (2009)

7.4 Water Quality Management A Stormwater Management Plan (SMEC, July 2018) has been prepared to determine how the quantity and quality of stormwater passing through the proposed development during certain defined rainfall events will be managed to mitigate adverse impacts on people, property and the environment within and beyond the proposed development boundary.

This management plan should be utilised in conjunction with this SEMP.

Potential Impacts

Contamination of stormwater or groundwater by waste generated at the facility or other operational activities undertaken on site. Incorrect management, treatment and disposal of waste water generated on site.

Potential impacts include: • Contaminated runoff from impervious surfaces; • Impacts to groundwater; and • Litter clogging drainage lines and pump infrastructure.

Potential sources of contamination include:

• Litter blown from uncovered trucks; • Litter blown from bins in the office area; • Waste adhered to tyres becoming dislodged on roadways; • Process effluent generated during site operations; • Oil from car parking areas.


The key objective of water management at the site is to ensure that stormwater, surface water and groundwater are not contaminated and to minimise volumes of water that require management.

Stormwater discharged from the premises must not be contaminated with waste.

Process effluent is to be appropriately treated and discharged to sewer in accordance with the trade waste discharge licence, or discharge for external disposal.


The SEPP (Waters) states that Beneficial Uses are to be protected except in specific situations including stormwater drains. In these cases, the water is to be managed for the purposes for which they were constructed.

Compliance with Trade Waste Discharge Licence (if required)


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Management Strategy

Process Effluent

An external tanker connection point will also be provided to facilitate offsite disposal of effluent. The requirement for process water to be discharged to sewer in accordance with a Trade Waste Discharge Licence will be determined during the detailed design phase.

Condensed steam produced as part of the cooling process will be utilised on-site to reduce water demands. Process and vehicle wash water will be treated, allowing further onsite water reuse. Landfill leachate is not expected to be generated, as any moisture within the waste will be reabsorbed prior to gasification. Process water and leachate will not be discharged to stormwater.

Surface Water Management:

A Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) has been prepared for the site.

Key management measures include:

• Runoff from outdoor areas frequently trafficked by vehicles will be discharged offsite. There is to be no contamination of runoff with leachate or process water, as an indoor bunded area will be utilised for the unloading of waste trucks and an external connection point provided for discharge of effluent.

• Stormwater runoff from outdoor impervious areas will be diverted towards a discharge point at the south-east corner of the site based on localised topography mapping. The stormwater runoff will be conveyed to the Melbourne Water stormwater drains located on the eastern side of Ordish Road.

Runoff from paved areas does not require treatment prior to discharge.

Operational management strategies:

Stormwater diversion drains and litter entrapment devices should be inspected prior to and after major rainfall events and regularly maintained to ensure they are not impaired

The facility will implement procedures for dealing with spills, and appropriate equipment and materials should be available (e.g. dry mulch, sand or other absorbents) in the event of a spill.

Site operators will be trained in spill management techniques and should implement control measures as soon as spills are detected.

Monitoring Initially stormwater infrastructure site inspections shall be undertaken:

• On a monthly basis; and • Following a significant rainfall event (where a significant rainfall event is classified as either

>40mm in a 24-hour period, or a cumulative rainfall of greater than 100mm over 1 week).

A record of each inspection and any remedial or corrective actions is to be completed each time a stormwater inspection is undertaken.

Inspections should cover each of the key components of stormwater infrastructure at the premises, these being:

• Stormwater drains; and • Litter traps.

Stormwater monitoring may be required in the event of a spill or leakage.

Reporting Reporting shall be undertaken as part of the site’s monitoring and reporting program in accordance with EPA requirements.


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Corrective Action

Undertake the following correction action where appropriate:

• Clean up of spilled materials; • Maintenance of stormwater and effluent management infrastructure and controls; • Installation of additional stormwater and/ or leachate management controls; and • Review of site management and operational procedures.


Stormwater Management Plan (SMEC, 2018)

EPA Vic. Publication 347.1 Bunding to segregate contaminated water from uncontaminated stormwater runoff.

EPA Vic. Publication 1698 Liquid Storage and Handling Guidelines

SEPP (Waters)


7.5 Waste and Amenity management Site operations should have minimal impact on the visual amenity of the surrounding environment. The following EMM outlines the aspects, impacts and control measures that can be implemented to manage potential impacts to amenity during operation of the facility. This EMM applies to litter, visual amenity and lighting.

7.5.1 Litter Management

Litter has the potential to be a significant issue if mitigation measures are not implemented. Sources of litter include incoming waste loads carried by vehicles entering the site and any uncovered skips at the facility.

Potential Impacts

Impacts of windborne litter escaping from the facility on the surrounding environment.

Impact of poorly maintained and untidy facility on the visual amenity of the site and surrounding area.


• Minimise the visual impact of the facility on the surrounding environment; • Minimise generation of litter at the facility such that it does not impact on nearby

sensitive receptors; • Minimise litter to levels such that complaints are not lodged; and • Maintain the visual aesthetics of the site to a level such that complaints are not

lodged.


Number of complaints received relating to litter.

Management Strategy

Litter Management Strategy:

• Waste loads entering the site to be kept covered until vehicle reaches the waste receival area;

• On-site litter patrols and collection of litter that escapes from the active waste processing area;

• Regular patrols of the site perimeter will be undertaken to remove litter that has escaped beyond the boundary.


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Monitoring Routine inspections/ patrols of the site to be undertaken to identify any waste and amenity issues.

Reporting Observations made during routine inspections to be recorded and any remedial actions taken to also be recorded.

Corrective Action

Additional litter patrols and clean-up to be undertaken to address verified litter complaints.

Visual amenity issues identified during routine inspections should be immediately addressed.


EPA Publication 788.3 - Siting, design, operation and rehabilitation of landfills, 2015 (the BPEM)

EPA Publication 1588 - Designing, constructing and operating composting facilities, 2015


1.1.1. Visual Amenity

Potential Impacts

Impact of poorly maintained and untidy facility on the visual amenity of the site and surrounding area.


• Minimise the visual impact of the facility on the surrounding environment; • Maintain the visual aesthetics of the site to a level such that complaints are not

lodged and site is used effectively.


Number of complaints received relating to visual amenity and site cleanliness.

Management Strategy

General amenity management controls will be implemented as follows:

• All site facilities to be maintained in excellent condition and fit for intended purpose • All areas of the site to be kept clean, tidy and free of litter, this includes regular

removal of waste, litter and surplus materials; and • Landscaped areas and any screen plantings to be maintained as necessary to enhance

aesthetics and provide visual buffer.

Visual Impact Management Strategy:

• Regular cleaning and maintenance will increase the aesthetic appearance of the site.

Monitoring Routine inspections/ patrols of the site to be undertaken to identify any amenity issues. Additional inspections following high rainfall events.

Reporting Observations made during routine inspections to be recorded and any remedial actions taken to also be recorded.


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Corrective Action

Visual amenity issues identified during routine inspections should be immediately addressed.


EPA Publication 788.3 - Siting, design, operation and rehabilitation of landfills, 2015 (the BPEM)

EPA Publication 1588 - Designing, constructing and operating composting facilities, 2015

Sustainability Victoria 2009. Guide to Best Practice at Resource Recovery Centres (2009).

7.5.2 Lighting

AS 4282 (1997) - ‘Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting’ provides a common basis for assessment of the likely effects of developments that involve the provision of outdoor lighting.

Aside from security lighting, outdoor lighting will not be necessary as waste delivery is unlikely to occur outside of normal work hours. A Lighting Management Plan is therefore not required.

7.6 Hazardous materials This Hazardous Materials EMM covers the handling and storage of hazardous materials including fuels and chemicals.

Potential Impacts

Environmental harm resulting from escape or spillage of hazardous materials including chemicals and fuels utilised during site operations.


To ensure that any hazardous materials required to be stored and used on site as part of site operations are managed appropriately to avoid environmental harm.


No incidences of environmental harm due to escape or spillage of hazardous materials.

Management Strategy

The need to store hazardous materials (mainly fuel and chemicals) on site during normal operations is expected to be minimal. Any chemicals and/or fuels stored on site will be kept within a bunded area. Storage and spill management practices will be implemented as follows to ensure that no environmental damage can result from the escape or spillage of chemicals or fuels:

• Minimal quantities of chemicals, fuels and other dangerous/ hazardous substances will be kept on site at any time;

• An inventory of hazardous materials and quantities stored on site to be maintained; • Chemicals and other dangerous/ hazardous substances will be correctly labelled and

securely stored within the site compound along with any relevant materials safety data sheets (MSDS);

• Impervious surface incorporating a bund will be provided for the chemical storage area;

• Spill kits will be kept on site and will be operated by appropriately trained personnel in the event of a chemical or fuel spill;

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to be developed for fuelling operations and chemical storage;

• Training to be provided in the identification and handling of hazardous substances where require;

• Any refuelling will be undertaken in a designated area away from drainage lines.


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Monitoring Regular inspection of the hazardous material storage areas including site compound and diesel tank to maintain inventory and identify maintenance requirements.

Regular checks to ensure spill kits are present.

Reporting Records of routine inspections to be maintained and held on environmental management system for the facility.

Within 24 hours of detecting an occurrence of an incidence that causes (or may cause) harm to the environment, the Site Operator is required to notify EPA.

Corrective Action

Clean-up of spills and appropriate disposal of spill kits.

Review of hazardous materials management plan.

Review staff training requirements.


EPA Publication 347 - Bunding Guidelines, 1992

State Environment Protection Policy (Waters)

Sustainability Victoria 2009. Guide to Best Practice at Resource Recovery Centres (2009).

EPA Vic. Publication 1698 Liquid Storage and Handling Guidelines

Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017

Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2012

Construction Environmental Management Plan

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8 Construction Environmental Management Plan The purpose of a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) is to ensure that appropriate environmental management practices are followed during the construction of the facility to minimise impacts to the environment.

The principal contractor responsible for construction of the facility will prepare a CEMP for the site prior to commencement of construction works, including demolition and site preparation.

The CEMP should be prepared in accordance with EPA Publication No. 480, 1996 - Environmental Guidelines for Major Construction Sites and address, as a minimum, the following environmental aspects:

• Sediment and erosion management controls;

• Dust/ air emissions;

• Noise and vibration;

• Litter and waste;

• Use and storage of fuels and chemicals.

Monitoring and Reporting Program

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9 Monitoring and Reporting Program GSWT will undertake routine monitoring and reporting in accordance with their EPA licence conditions. Further details regarding monitoring and reporting requirements (e.g. frequency, parameters, sample collection) will be specified in relevant management plans once EPA licence conditions have been finalised.

References

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10 References ANZECC, 2000. Australian Water Quality Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Waters

Australian Standards, 2017. AS1940:2017, The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.

Department of the Environment, 1999. National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure

Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2012

EPA, 1989. State Environment Protection Policy (Control of Noise from Industry, Commerce and Trade) No. N1

EPA, 1996. Environmental Guidelines for Construction sites, EPA Publication 480

EPA, 2001. State Environment Protection Policy (Air Quality Management)

EPA, 2008. Environment Protection (Residential Noise) Regulations

EPA, 2008. Noise Control Guidelines, EPA Publication 1254

EPA, 2009. Environment Protection (Industrial Waste Resource) Regulations

EPA, 2010. Transport and Management of Used Containers, EPA Publication IWRG644.1, June 2010

EPA, 2013. Waste Transport Certificates, EPA Publication IWRG821

EPA, 2015. Bunding Guidelines, EPA Publication 347

EPA, 2017. Asbestos Transport and Disposal, EPA Publication IWRG611

EPA, 2017. Energy from waste guideline, EPA Publication IWRG1559.1

EPA, 2017. Environment Protection (Scheduled Premises) Regulations EPA, 2018. Management and storage of combustible recyclable and waste materials guideline, EPA Publication 1667.2

EPA, 2018. Liquid Storage and Handling Guideline, Publication 1698EPA, 2018. Management and storage of combustible recyclable and waste materials. EPA Publication 1667

EPA, 2018. State Environment Protection Policy (Waters)

EPA, 2018. Waste Management Policy (Combustible Recyclable and Waste Materials)

Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017

Synergetics, 2019. Dandenong South Waste to Energy Emission Modelling and Impact Assessment (CD06)

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Environmental Inspection Checklists

Incident Report

Incident details

Location:

Date of incident:

Time of incident:

Duration of incident:

Aspect:

Description:

Weather conditions

Wind direction

Investigation

Other potential sources:

On-site activities at time of incident

Actions taken

Lessons learned

EPA notification (yes/no):

Reported by:

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Complaint Report No:

Contact details

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

Location of incident

Direction from transfer station entrance:

Distance from transfer station entrance:

Incident details

Date of incident:

Time of incident:

Duration of incident:

Aspect:

Description:

Weather conditions

Wind direction

Investigation

Other potential sources:

On-site activities at time of incident

Actions taken

Reporting details

Date reported

Verified:

Verified by:

Date and time of verification

EPA notification

EPA notified by:

Notification number:

Date and time of EPA notification:

Name of EPA officer:

Confirmed by EPA officer


SMEC Australia

Complaint Register

Complaint number Date Issue EPA notification Resolved Signature

References


SMEC Australia

Record of EPA Notification

EPA Pollution Hotline: 1300 372 842

Notification number:

Staff notified prior to report:

Date and time of notification:

Name of person reporting:

Name of EPA officer:

Licence number:

Site details:

Licence condition breached:

Details of incident:

Scale of issue:

On-site contact details provided:

EPA incident report number:

Emergency services contacted:

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