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PROJECT 7204B

Lismore Base Hospital Stage 3C

CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT PLAN

LBH-PP-JH-Y-0004-08-CEMP

This Plan is the property of John Holland and may not be copied, distributed or used without the written consent

of the John Holland.

JOHN

Revisions and Distribution

REVISIONS

HOLLAND

Draft issues of this document shall be identified as Revision A, B, C etc. Upon initial issue (generally Contract Award) this shall be changed to a sequential number commencing at Revision 0. Revision numbers shall commence at Rev. 1, 2 etc.

Multiple copies of copy #1 may be issued to the Principal for Contract purposes. Following Contract award, all copies shall be distributed in accordance with the Distribution List. On receipt of a revision, the copyholder shall incorporate the revised pages into this document. The document shall be subject to reissue after a practical number of changes have been made.

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Prepared by

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Brian McGuiness

Brian McGuiness

Brian McGuiness

Brian McGuiness

Brian McGuiness

Mihir Patel

Michael Sawyer

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AMENDMENT RECORD

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Initial Issue

Revised Waste ECP and inclusion of Noise & Vibration ECP

Revised to include Stage 3B1 Revised following DLCS audit

Review and reissue

Revised for Stage 3B

Minor updates to CEMP and ECPs following review

Updated scope for North Tower

Minor updates to Environmental Control Plans for North Tower and reference SSD's Request from HI change Stage 3B to Stage 3C

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01 Updated - Revised Waste ECP and inclusion of Noise & App 8 - Revised JH- Appendix 8

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Vibration ECP ECP-ENV-005 & add only JH-ECP-ENV-004.

Updated - Revised to include Stage 3B1 of the project All All

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Rev Amendment Record Section Page

EMP: Appendix 6 ECP 1: Sect. 7 ECP 2: Sect 9.1 ECP 3: Sect 5.2 ECP 5: Sect 9 ECP 6: Sect 9

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04 Review and reissue Table 4 24

Table 12 38

05 Revised for Stage 3C All All

06 Minor updates to CEMP and ECPs following review Appendix 1 45 CEMP Sect 5.5 and 23, 63 Dust and Air Quality ECP Water Quality 74 Erosion Sediment

Control plan Sect. 11

07 Updated scope for North Tower changes Project Scope 15, 16

08 Minor updates to Environmental Control Plans for North Tower scope

Environmental Control Plans

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DISTRUBUTION LIST/DOCUMENT CONTROL

COPY HOLDER DETAILS Copy No

Name Position

Justin Barrett and Geoff Ong Principal (Health Infrastructure) 1

Malcolm Smith and Mohaned El Gubbi Principal’s Authorised Person (CBRE) 2

Brett Popham Project Manager 3

Michael Sawyer Project Environmental Representative (PER) 4

Project Personnel Electronic

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Table of Contents

1 Definitions and Abbreviations .............................................................................. 7

2 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 12

2.1 Purpose and Application ........................................................................................ 12

2.1.1 Environmental Management Plan ................................................................ 12

2.2 Environmental Policy ............................................................................................. 12

2.3 Project Scope ........................................................................................................ 13

2.4 Hours of Work ........................................................................................................ 16

2.5 Site Contact Details ............................................................................................... 17

2.6 Receiving Environment .......................................................................................... 17

2.6.1 Natural Features .......................................................................................... 17

2.6.2 Adjoining Uses ............................................................................................. 17

2.6.3 Heritage ....................................................................................................... 19

2.7 Approach ............................................................................................................... 20

2.8 Environmental Risks, Actions and Opportunities .................................................... 20

2.8.1 Key Environmental Aspects ......................................................................... 20

Objectives and Targets .............................................................................................................. 23

2.8.2 Corporate Environmental Objectives ............................................................ 23

2.8.3 Objectives of the CEMP ............................................................................... 23

3 Environmental Management Implementation ................................................... 25

3.1 Environmental Management System (EMS) ........................................................... 25

3.2 Document Hierarchy .............................................................................................. 27

3.3 Level 1 – Federal, State, Local and Client Requirements ....................................... 27

3.4 Level 2 – Lismore Base Hospital Stage 3C CEMP ................................................. 29

3.5 Level 3 – Environmental Control Plans .................................................................. 30

3.6 Level 4 – Implementation Documents .................................................................... 30

3.7 Document Control and Records Management ....................................................... 32

4 Process Management ......................................................................................... 32

4.1 Environmental Risk Management and Planning ..................................................... 32

4.2 Risk Management .................................................................................................. 32

4.3 Environmental Planning ......................................................................................... 37

4.4 Communication ...................................................................................................... 34

Management of Complaints and Incidents ................................................................................. 39

4.4.1 Complaints ................................................................................................... 39

4.4.2 Incidents ...................................................................................................... 40


4.5 External Communication ........................................................................................ 40

5 Roles and Responsibilities ................................................................................. 40

6 Training and Awareness ..................................................................................... 38

7 Monitoring and Reporting................................................................................... 39

8 Auditing ................................................................................................................ 41

9 Project Closure .................................................................................................... 42

10 Appendices .......................................................................................................... 44

Appendix 1 - Environment Policy Statement ............................................................................... 44

Appendix 2 - Obligations Approvals and Licences Register ........................................................ 45

Appendix 3 - Project Environment Audit Schedule ..................................................................... 48

Appendix 4 - Functional Organisational Chart for Project Delivery .............................................. 49

Appendix 5 - Environmental Toolbox and Prestart Meeting Schedule ........................................ 49

Appendix 6 - Monitoring and Reporting ...................................................................................... 51

Appendix 7 - Integrated Management System Procedures ......................................................... 52

Appendix 8 – Environmental Control Plans ................................................................................ 55


1 Definitions and Abbreviations

Definitions and abbreviations to be applied to the Lismore Base Hospital Stage 3CRedevelopment are listed below.

Table 1: Definitions and Abbreviations

Term/Abbreviation Definition

AMS Activity Method Statement – a planning process to determine detailed methodology which breaks down and analyses individual WRA work elements. Also referred to in the industry as Work Method Statement (WMS).

AS/NZS Australian Standard/New Zealand Standard

Best Practice Environmental Management

The best practice environmental management of an activity is the management of the activity to achieve an on-going minimisation of the activity’s environmental harm through cost-effective measures assessed against the measures currently used nationally and internationally for the activity.

When deciding the best practice environmental management of an activity, regard must be given to the following measures:

a) Strategic planning by the person carrying out, or proposing to carry outthe activity

b) Administrative systems put into effect by the person, including stafftrained and monitoring and review of the systems

c) Public consultation carried out by the person

d) Product and process design

e) Waste prevention, treatment and disposal

Clean waters Upstream (or run on) waters, the condition of which has not been affected by construction work or related activities

Construction work site Individual defined work area which forms part of the construction site

Construction zone The area in which all work takes place, including any ancillary areas necessary for the undertaking of the project

Consultant The party engaged to perform the design, preparation of detailed ‘For Construction’ documentation and necessary certification to meet contractual requirements.

Contamination Contamination of the environment is the release (by act or omission) of a contaminant to the environment

DA Development Approval/Consent relevant to the works including the main works, the demolition of three houses on Little Uralba Street and the car parking site at 42 McKenzie Street, Lismore

D&C Design and Construct

ECP Environmental Control Plan – defines management measures for a specific environmental aspect

EIFR Environment Incident Frequency Rate

EIS Environmental Impact Statement

CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan – this document

EMS John Holland’s Environmental Management System



Environment

Components of the earth, including:

a) Land, air and water and;

b) Any layer of the atmosphere; and

c) Any organic or inorganic matter and any living organism; and

d) Human-made or modified structures and areas

And includes interacting natural ecosystems that include components referred to in a – c.

(Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997)

Environmental Aspect An element of the Project that has potential to cause environmental impacts

Environmental Impact A change to the environment, positive or negative, caused by environmental aspects

EMM Environmental Management Manual

EPBC Act Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth) - legislation to protect and manage matters of national environmental significance

ESD Ecologically Sustainable Development

HI Health Infrastructure (NWS)

Hold Point An identified point in a process which John Holland or its subcontractor must not proceed without direction from a nominated authority

HSC Health and Safety Committee

IMS Integrated Management System

Incident (environmental)

An incident or set of circumstances during or as a consequence of which there is or is likely to be a leak, spill or other escape or deposit of a substance, as a result of which pollution has occurred, is occurring or is likely to occur. It includes an incident or set of circumstances in which a substance has been placed or disposed of on premises, but it does not include an incident or set of circumstances involving only the emission of any noise.


Incident (noise)

The emission of an offensive noise;

a) that by reason of its level, nature, character or quality, or the time atwhich it is made, or any other circumstances:

i) is harmful to (or is likely to be harmful to) a person who isoutside the premises from which it is emitted

ii) interferes unreasonably with (or is likely to interfereunreasonably with) the comfort or repose of a person who isoutside the premises from which it is emitted

b) that is of a level, nature, character or quality prescribed by theregulations or that is made at a time, or in other circumstances,prescribed by the regulations.


ITP Inspection and Test Plan – defines the steps to be taken to check and verify an activity or product

JH John Holland

JHET John Holland Event Tracker

KPI Key Performance Indicator



LBH Lismore Base Hospital

Mitigation Measures

Mitigation measures may include a wide range of measures such as, but not limited to, changes in work procedures and practices, physical interventions to separate or buffer places from predicted construction impacts or physical relocation of affected parties for agreed periods of time. Such measures must be directed to achieving the environmental objectives and performance criteria, the statutory requirements, and must be consistent with the conditions of an approval.

NCR Non-conformance/Compliance Report

NGER National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting

OEH NSW Office of Environment and Heritage

OEM Operations Environment Manager

OH&S Occupational Health and Safety

PER Project Environmental Representative

Performance Criteria

The performance criteria are results contributing to the overall objectives. If all performance criteria are met, the objective will be achieved. Where possible these criteria should be measureable and monitored to assess level of achievement

PM Project Manager

PMP Project Management Plan

Pollution (air) The emission into the air of any air impurity (Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997)

Pollution (land)

Placing in or on, or otherwise introducing into or onto, the environment (whether through an act or omission) any matter, whether solid, liquid or gaseous:

a) That causes or is likely to cause degradation of the environment,resulting in actual or potential harm to the health or safety of humanbeings, animals or other terrestrial life or ecosystems, or actual orpotential loss or property damage, that is not trivial, or

b) That is of a prescribed nature, description or class or that does notcomply with any standard prescribed in respect of that matter,

but does not include placing in or on, or otherwise introducing into or onto, land any substance excluded from this definition by regulations.




Pollution (water)

a) Placing in or on, or otherwise introducing into or onto, waters (whetherthrough an act or omission) any matter, whether solid, liquid orgaseous, so that the physical, chemical or biological condition of thewaters is changed, or

b) placing in or on, or otherwise introducing into or onto, the waters(whether through an act or omission) any refuse, litter, debris or othermatter, whether solid or liquid or gaseous, so that the change in thecondition of the waters or the refuse, litter, debris or other matter, eitheralone or together with any other refuse, litter, debris or matter presentin the waters makes, or is likely to make, the waters unclean, noxious,poisonous or impure, detrimental to the health, safety, welfare orproperty of persons, undrinkable for farm animals, poisonous or harmfulto aquatic life, animals, birds or fish in or around the waters orunsuitable for use in irrigation, or obstructs or interferes with, or is likelyto obstruct or interfere with persons in the exercise or enjoyment of anyright in relation to the waters, or

c) placing in or on, or otherwise introducing into or onto, the waters(whether through an act or omission) any matter, whether solid, liquidor gaseous, that is of a prescribed nature, description or class or thatdoes not comply with any standard prescribed in respect of that matter,

and, without affecting the generality of the foregoing, includes:

d) placing any matter (whether solid, liquid or gaseous) in a positionwhere:

1) it falls, descends, is washed, is blown or percolates, or

2) is likely to fall, descend, be washed, be blown or percolate, intowaters, onto the dry bed of any waters, or into any drain, channelor gutter used or designed to receive or pass rainwater, floodwateror any water that is not polluted

e) placing any such matter on the dry bed of any waters, or in any drain,channel or gutter used or designed to receive or pass rainwater,floodwater or any water that is not polluted, if the matter would, had itbeen placed in any waters, have polluted or have been likely to pollutethose waters.


PSR Project Safety Representative

PP Process Procedure – A work instruction, which details the technical/engineering/safety/quality/environmental methodology for a particular activity

Principal (Client) The party to whom John Holland is contracted for a Project, namely Health Infrastructure

Principal’s Representative

The person appointed by the Principal to perform the duties of the Principal as defined in the GC21 Edition 2 contract

Sensitive Place

Any of the following:

a) a dwelling

b) a library, child care centre, kindergarten, school, college, university orother educational institution

c) a hospital, surgery or other medical institution or

d) a commercial premises relying on calibrated equipment or computerssensitive to vibration



SEP

Site Environmental Plan – site level document providing a map or spatial representation of the site identifying the location of specific environmental controls and sensitive areas, and detailing practical environmental management methods to be implemented at specific work sites

SQE Safety, Quality and Environment

Subcontractor Any company, body or person who is contracted to John Holland for the purpose of supplying plant and/or services

System Element The administrative activities that need to be implemented and controlled to ensure that the product or service meets environmental requirements

The Project Lismore Base Hospital Stage 3C Redevelopment

TMP Traffic Management Plan

TRA Task Risk Assessment – Specific risk assessment based on day to day tasks, facilitated by supervision and involving consultation with workforce before task is undertaken. Signed off by all people undertaking the task.

WRA

Workplace Risk Assessment – High level strategic risk assessment conducted on workplace and broken down into work components for the purpose of identifying system, training and legislative requirements, and identifying the need for further detailed planning and risk assessment activities. The WRA also fulfils the function of an aspects and impacts register.


2 Introduction

Purpose and Application

2.1.1 Environmental Management Plan

Reference Doc No. Reference Title

JH-MAN-ENV-001 Environment Management Manual

This Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for the Lismore Base Hospital Stage 3C Redevelopment (The Project) describes the John Holland (JH) system formanaging and minimising the environmental impacts of its activities, meeting its legislative and contractual obligations and providing a means of continually improving environmental performance.

This CEMP provides a ‘road map’ for the implementation of the Project Environmental Management Systems (EMS), including plans, procedures and forms. It provides directions to the documents required to address Environmental Management for the Project. This CEMP is for use by all Project personnel and subcontractors during the Project:

▪ Procurement;

▪ Construction; and

▪ Commissioning

The CEMP has been developed in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14001 and the John Holland Environmental Management System. It incorporates:

▪ Legislative and contractual requirements and other environmental obligations

▪ Development approval conditions

▪ John Holland Environmental Policy objectives

▪ Objectives and measurable targets associated with the potential environmental impacts ofthe Project

▪ Processes and procedures that John Holland will adopt to identify, manage and control theenvironmental aspects and impacts (using a risk management approach)

▪ Provision of adequate resources and allocation of responsibilities for ensuring the effectiveimplementation of this CEMP

▪ Methods for maintaining records and requirements for reporting

▪ Process for monitoring and reviewing the environmental management performance of theProject to drive continual improvement.

This EMP has been reviewed and updated on Contract Award to incorporate all relevant contractual information and obligations.

Environmental Policy


JHG-POL-GEN-002 John Holland Group Environment Policy

http://ims.jhg.com.au/viewdocument.aspx?doc=JH-MAN-ENV-001&newtab=true

http://ims.jhg.com.au/viewdocument.aspx?doc=JHG-POL-GEN-002&newtab=true


The Project and any nominated subcontractors of John Holland will operate in accordance with the John Holland Environmental Policy as shown in Appendix 1.

The policy is reviewed and endorsed on an annual basis by the Group Managing Director to ensure it’s on going suitability and effectiveness.

The Project’s commitment to the Environmental Policy will be demonstrated by:

▪ Communication of the policy intent to all staff through inductions, notice board displays andproject meetings

▪ Provision of adequate resources and assigning responsibilities to implement and maintainthe EMS

▪ Achievement of the Project Targets/Objectives and regular reviews to manage their suitabilityand effectiveness

▪ Provision of the Environmental Policy on public request.

3 Global Mandatory Requirements


JHG-STD-WHS-09 Site Environment Management

JHG-STD-WHS-10 Clearing, Water Management & Earthworks

JHG-STD-WHS-11 Resources, Recycling and Waste Management

The Global Mandatory Requirements (GMRs) outline the control strategies and minimum standards for managing, and where possible, eliminating the key risks we are exposed to across our business.

These standards will assist the business to:

▪ Minimise the impact of our activities on the environment and communities

▪ Reduce our use of natural resources and energy, and the generation of waste

▪ Be a reliable and trustworthy partner to our customers, dedicated to providingenvironmentally sustainable solutions throughout our diverse business.

With a wide variety of environmental legislation and regulations across our operations, as well as the unique needs of each workplace, it can be a challenge to identify and comply with all environmental requirements. The new GMRs set environmental standards that can be applied across John Holland to ensure a consistent approach to environmental management. The three environment GMR’s and their intents are outlined below:

GMR 9: SITE ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT

Intent: To prepare the work area, protect the surrounding environment and minimise impacts to the community

http://ims.jhg.com.au/viewdocument.aspx?doc=JHG-STD-WHS-009&newtab=true




GMR 10: CLEARING, WATER MANAGEMENT AND EARTHWORKS

Intent: To ensure the environment is protected during earthworks and clearing activities

GMR 11: RESOURCES, RECYCLING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

Intent: To manage resources efficiently, prevent pollution and minimise waste

4 Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Behavioural Framework

Presented as four core themes; ‘Standards’, ‘Communication’; ‘Risk management’ and ‘Involvement’; our HSE behaviours describe a set of everyday behaviours that are expected of all employees and people we work with to drive better HSE outcomes. These themes are the key elements of a culture that displays strong HSE performance. The HSE Behavioural Framework integrates on-site planning and management of environmental aspects with our approaches to health and safety. This extends to the way we manage subcontractors, carry out regular inspections, deal with incidents and identify lessons learned and improvement opportunities.

The HSE Behaviours are a set of behaviours that, if displayed consistently, will support strong safety and environment performance at a workplace. The HSE Behaviours are outlined in a simple framework below that is easy to understand.

Represented in the framework above are twelve cells that identify HSE behaviour expectations set out across three employee groups noted as Everyone, Supervisors and Managers, and the four


themes. Each cell is interdependent of each other and is supported by a set of behaviours that are expected of people and a set of behaviours that are considered undesirable.

Below is an example of the guidance that sits behind one of the behaviours:

As part of the EMP, the HSE behaviours can be incorporated within:

▪ Inductions & Training – to communicate the expected HSE Behaviours to staff,subcontractors and workforce

▪ Toolbox & Pre Starts - to communicate expected HSE Behaviours to workplace membersas they relate to a specific task or change in hazards/risks

▪ Audits and reviews – to identify a workplace’s strengths.

In addition this project will have a HSE Behavioural Plan that will provide the framework for incporating the desired behaviours though all levels of project delivery.

5 Project Scope


JH-MPR-PMA-001 Project Launch

John Holland Pty Ltd has been awarded the design finalisation and construction contract for the Lismore Base Hospital – Stage 3C (New North Tower Building) Redevelopment. The LismoreBase Hospital is located at 60 Uralba Street, Lismore, NSW, 2480. The site is approximately 5,000 sqm with site frontage along Little Uralba Street which is a steep one way residential street and adjacent to the new Ambulance entry bay. The site is heavily sloping and is constrained by adjacent hospital buildings to all perimeters and private residencies along Little Uralba Street.

The Principal has nominated John Holland Queensland Pty Ltd as “Principal Contractor” under Workplace Health & Safety Act 2011 (NSW) for the works with site possession from 23 August 2016 for Early Works Delivery phase.

The project involves design & construction structure and fit out of Level 3 to level 10, completion & commissioning of North Tower and coordination of imaging equipment relocation to North Tower.

The relevant Development Consents are SSD 6848 for North Tower level 3 to level 7, and SSD 17_8963 for North Tower level 7 to level 10.

The design phase includes consultation with Health Infrastructure and compliance with relevant codes, standards, guidelines.

http://ims.jhg.com.au/viewdocument.aspx?doc=JH-MPR-PMA-001


The major project stakeholders are:

• Health Infrastructure (HI) – Project Principal

• CBRE – The Principal’s Project Management company for the project, engaged by HI

• Lismore Base Hospital – Staff, users and visitors including the Local Health DistrictRepresentatives (LHD)

• Local Indigenous Community

• Local and surrounding community and residents – Benefit through construction and

at completion with a the new Renal and Emergency Departments

• Local Authorities – Including Lismore City Council, Essential Energy, Rous Water,

Telstra, NSW Fire & Rescue, Northern Rivers Buslines, local Gas provider.

• John Holland as Design Finalisation and Construction Contractor

• Conrad Gargett – Principal Consultant (Architect) to John Holland

• Design Consultants –other Consultants to design relevant work disciplines

• Building Subcontractors – Engaged by John Holland to construct the project

The Principal has nominated John Holland as “Principal Contractor” under Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). Any individual or company engaged on the project will comply with John Holland’s Safety System including Workplace Risk Assessment, Activity Method Statements, Task Risk Assessment and Start Cards as a minimum.

Hours of Work

The hours of construction as nominated by the DA, including delivery of materials to and from the

site shall be restricted as follows:

a) Between 7:00AM and 6:00PM, Mondays to Fridays inclusive

b) Between 8:00AM and 1:00PM, Saturdays

c) No work on Sundays or Public Holidays

d) Works may be undertaken outside these hours where:

• The delivery of materials is required outside these hours by the Police or other

authorities

• It is required in an emergency to avoid the loss of life, damage to property and/or

prevent environmental harm

• Variation is approved in advance in writing by the Director-General or his nominee

All rock breaking, rock hammering, sheet piling, pile driving and similar activities shall only be

undertaken within the following hours, unless prior approval is provided by the Director-General:

a) 9:00AM to 12:00PM, Monday to Friday

b) 2:00PM to 5:00PM, Monday to Friday; and

c) 9:00AM to 12:00PM, Saturday


Site Contact Details

Project Manager:

Brett Popham,

M: 0419 519 889 (24 hrs)

E: [email protected]

Site Manager:

Justin Ingram

M: 0437 747 006

E: [email protected]

Receiving Environment

The Environmental Impact Statement prepared by City Plan Services for the development of Lismore

Base Hospital (LBH) Redevelopment dated July 2013 (the EIS) states that the area surrounding the

site is currently in transition. Traditionally, the land surrounding the hospital has been predominantly

residential; however over time hospital related uses have emerged due to the presence of the LBH

and the University Centre for Rural Health. This has created a more substantial ‘health’ precinct in

the locality.

5.3.1 Natural Features

The EIS states that the LBH campus sits on a ridge line and falls away to the north. The north-

western part of the site is located within the “low risk flood area” which is defined by the limit of the

probably maximum floor level contour. The 1:500 year ARI flood level in this area of Lismore is about

RL 13.3 and the probable maximum flood level contour is at RL 15.8.

The development site is located in the south-eastern part of the LBH campus and is located at the

most elevated point of the site. The development site is not subject to any flood risk area and is

above the probable maximum flood level.

The LBH campus also contains a number of trees which comprise a mix of native and exotic species

and there is no remnant vegetation on site. The development site was cleared of trees prior to John

Holland taking possession of the site for construction by an ‘Enabling Works Contractor’ as

separately engaged by the Principal prior to previous Stage 3A works.

5.3.2 Adjoining Uses

The EIS notes that the site is located within a transitional precinct that is historically residential, but

is gradually emerging into a mixed-use and more prominently health-related precinct. The proposed

new hospital building in the south-east corner of the site will directly adjoin health-related uses to the

south and residential uses (predominantly) to the east (but for the presence of respective roads).

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Figure 1: Location of Stage 3 development

Figure 2: overlay of locations 3C (source: Lismore Base Hospital Redevelopment Stage 3CArchitectural)

Construction Environmental Management Plan LBH-PP-JH-Y-0004-09-CEMP Lismore Base Hospital Stage 3C

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5.3.3 Heritage

The EIS states that there are no buildings or structures on the site that are listed as items of

environmental heritage. Further the EIS states that there is no potential for sites or places of

Aboriginal Heritage, Cultural Significance or archaeological deposits (both Aboriginal and European)

to be located within the Lismore Base Hospital.

1. There is one heritage item (locally listed) in the vicinity of the site, which is known as “Armstrong

House”. This heritage item is located at 86 Uralba Street and is shown in yellow in Figure 3.

Whilst the EIS state there is no potential for Aboriginal or cultural heritage impacts, John Holland

understand and acknowledge the importance and significance that the local indigenous

representatives have had on the project to date and will contribute during the construction of the

project.

Figure 3: Blue: LBH site, Red: Approximate area of proposed works, Green: Health-related uses

within the locality, Yellow: Heritage Item “Armstrong House” (source: Lismore Base Hospital

Redevelopment EIS, July 2013).


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Approach

John Holland is committed to undertaking business in a manner that recognises the importance of environmental protection and sustainability through a risk and opportunity-based approach.

▪ Our vision is to achieve environmental excellence through

▪ Shared responsibility for self-regulation and continual improvement

▪ Understanding and accepting environmental accountability and responsibility

▪ Ensuring effective communication of information for improved performance.

Environmental Risks, Actions and Opportunities


JH-MPR-PMA-002 Planning and Programming

JH-MPR-ENV-001 Environment Planning

JH-MPR-SQE-006 Managing SQE Risks

Prior to the commencement of works and as discussed below, the Project has identified environmental aspects, risks, actions and opportunities, in order to limit, manage and improve the impact of works.

Overall risks to the project are managed through the SQE Risk Management Process outlined in Section 5. Additional risks and opportunities may be identified during the Project and this CEMP should be updated to reflect these changes. As defined in the JH-MPR-SQE-006 Managing SQE Procedure, a risk may have a positive or negative impact, however in order to differentiate controls required versus improvement potential, for the purpose of this CEMP they have been classed as Risks (negative impact) and Opportunities (positive impact).

Environmental risks and opportunities of particular importance to this Project are introduced in Table 2 below. Environmental Risks and Opportunities have been further developed with the management of these risks are further defined in Environmental Control Plans (ECP’s).

5.5.1 Key Environmental Aspects

The key environmental aspects identified and addressed in the ECPs have been determined as:

Table 2: Environmental Risks, Actions and Opportunities

Key Environmental Aspects Hazards and Control Measures for Lismore Base Hospital Project

Noise and Vibration • Minimise adverse impacts and effects toenable LHD to maintain businesscontinuity noting critical areas such asworks adjacent to patients, operatingtheatres, catheter laboratory, imaging andother such sensitives departments(particularly during the demolition andrefurbishment works)

• Coordinate noisy works with LHD toaccommodate patient rest and quiet times


http://ims.jhg.com.au/viewdocument.aspx?doc=JH-MPR-ENV-001

http://ims.jhg.com.au/viewdocument.aspx?doc=JH-mpr-sqe-006



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• Potential hazards include the monitoringand reviewing of construction worksadjacent to operational areas (i.e. Block Ademolition, North Tower lift bases, NorthTower fit-out etc.

Transport and Accessibility • Potential hazard is congestion or trafficblockages due to construction traffic orimpedance to any DDA access / pathways

• A specific traffic management plan hasbeen developed to minimise impact of theconstruction on adjacent road networksand businesses, particularly along LittleUralba Street.

• Priority is the minimisation of impact to theHospital’s Ambulance Bay and to enablethe business continuity of the Hospitalduring all construction works

Flora and Fauna • Potential is extremely low, however risk isadverse impact or damage to existing floraand fauna during construction works

Sediment, Erosion and Water Quality • Potential hazards include the materialhandling area on Little Uralba Street notingthe natural grade of the land, runoff fromthe North Tower building footprint

• Project specific Water Quality, Erosion andSediment Control Plan will be developed tocapture run off and mitigate any potentialerosion or dirt water issues

• Regular inspections and reviews of theSEP effectiveness and implementation ofadditional measures and controls ifrequired

Dust and Air Quality • Implement methods to manage dust tomitigate impact on operational LHD areas /departments or adjacent neighbours andbusiness, particularly during demolitionworks and inground substructure works

• Minimise dust created and leaving site(including wet during wet weather) viaappropriate and reasonable controlmethods

• Monitor air quality as required andimplement appropriate and reasonablecontrol measures, including asbestos airmonitoring during demolition activities

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management during demolition of Block A and bulk / detailed excavation of North Tower

Waste • Construction projects create waste bothfrom the greenfield build and thedemolition and brownfield elements of theconstruction

• A significant amount of waste will becreated particularly during the demolition ofBlock A

• Where possible, the objective is to divertbuilding waste from landfill

• Building waste materials will be handled bywaste company that will separate andrecycle building waste where possible

• Minimisation of waste from new build willbe encouraged with all trades

Unanticipated Discoveries (Aboriginal Heritage) and protection of Heritage

• Potential for damage to listed heritagestructures noting risk is very low for theproject

• Potential for ‘cultural heritage’ finds is low,however if discovered the works will beceased and assessment of the finds will beundertaken

• Objective is for no impact to culturalheritage objects or finds

• Principal and relevant stakeholders will beimmediately notified

• Site induction will include awareness andrespect for the cultural heritage

Hazardous Substances Management, including unanticipated Discoveries (Site Contamination, Hazardous Substances)

• There is high potential to find unidentifiedhazardous contaminates or substancesduring the bulk excavation or demolitionscope which will be managed as per theEnvironmental Control Plan in Appendix 8

• Site induction will includes awareness forpotential of hazardous substances andrequirement to immediately cease allworks

• Objective is to identify, confirm and removeany hazardous substances or materialsdiscovered and minimise any impact toworkers, patients, staff, neighbours, etc.

• Principal and relevant stakeholders will beimmediately notified


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Environmental Planning


JH-MPR-ENV-001 Environmental Planning

Environmental Planning at the project level is performed by the Project Environmental

Representative (PER) and other nominated project staff at the commencement of the project. This

project planning will be conducted with support from the Regional HSE Operational Support Team.

Planning will be in accordance with the JH-MPR-ENV-001 Environmental Planning procedure and

will both inform and be informed by the SQE Risk Management outputs.

Objectives and Targets


JH-MPR-ENV-001 Environmental Planning

JH-MPR-PMA-001 Project Launch

JH-MPR-PMA-002 Planning & Programming

5.7.1 Corporate Environmental Objectives

The corporate environmental objectives of John Holland are to:

• Conduct all operations in accordance with relevant legislation;

• Minimise the project’s environmental impacts;

• Establish environmental objectives and incorporate environmental management practices

in project planning;

• Provide staff training to improve awareness and knowledge of environmental issues;

• Identify and allocate the responsibilities and resources required to implement the

environmental policy objectives;

• Communicate constructively with customers, the workforce and the community on the

environmental effects of proposed project operations; and

• Apply waste minimisation principals to project operations.

5.7.2 Objectives of the CEMP

The objectives of this CEMP are to:

• Outline the environmental policy (stating John Holland’s statement of commitment to

protection of the environment in all phases of the project);

• Identify relevant environmental legislation requirements;

• Identify the actions required to ensure compliance with the conditions of the Contract and

Development Consent as well as applicable legislative requirements;

• Describe the construction activities and subsequently identify the environmental effects,

risks and actions required during the project;

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• Provide a uniform approach, with robust systems allowing for continual improvement, which

assures that the required Principal, John Holland and legislative standards of environmental

protection are attained and maintained for the duration of the project works; and

• Outline the actions to be carried out during the project, whilst ensuring acceptable

environmental protection standards are maintained; this will include monitoring, inspection,

reporting, auditing, documentation, training and implementation of emergency procedures.

The project is committed to maintaining a high level of excellence in environmental compliance and diligence. Project objectives and targets have been developed to establish a baseline for the success of the project to be measured on. The objectives and targets are defined in Table 3 and 4, and in aspect-specific Environment Control Plans.

John Holland Group has committed to the following Performance Targets:

Table 3: John Holland Group performance targets

Objective Targets (Group)

Environmental Incident Frequency Rate (EIFR) = No. Class 1 & 2 incidents x 1,000,000 divided by the man hours worked for the period

< 0.06

All Environmental Incident Frequency Rate (AEIFR) < 5.00

Breaches, Prosecutions & Infringements Nil

Certification Major Non-Conformances Nil

Energy Intensity

(includes Fuel, Electricity, Natural Gas)

< 340 GJ / $M

(5% reduction from 2013 Baseline)

Water Intensity

(includes Potable Water only)

< 96 kL / $M


Waste Intensity

(excludes fill/soil, liquid waste, hazardous and prescribed wastes)

< 38 t / $M


Table 4: Project Objectives and Targets

Objective Targets

Conduct regular Environmental Inspections

Weekly – completion of environmental inspection checklist

Conduct regular Environmental Observations

Daily – supervisors to maintain site diary detailing daily observations as relevant or for anything that is not business as usual.

Prevent serious Environmental Incidents Zero Class 1 or 2 incidents (refer to JH-APP-SQE-010-02 “Environmental Incident Severity Classifications)

Complete the project with no statutory environmental infringements, prosecutions or breach of conditions of approval

No infringements

No prosecutions

No breaches of conditions of approval

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Objective Targets

Conduct operations in accordance with Community and Regulatory expectations

No substantiated community complaints relating to works outside of approval

No breaches of conditions of approval (i.e. Development Approval conditions)

Site HSE Walks 100% of Site HSE Walks attended by a John Holland team member as per schedule.

Training 100% of John Holland employees have completed GMR training

100% of HSE staff completed PER training (Project Safety Advisor / Project Environmental Representative)

6 Environmental Management Implementation

Environmental Management System (EMS)



JH-MPR-SQE-002 Monitoring and Review

This CEMP has been developed within the framework of JH’s third party certified EMS, as described in the John Holland Environmental Management Manual, JH-MAN-ENV-001. The system provides for ongoing continual improvement through a cycle of planning, monitoring, and reviewing as described in Figure 1.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

6-12 monthManagementReview

REVIEW PLANNING

Level 1 Documents e.g.: Project Scope and Approvals

e.g.:

Monthly Report

Incident reporting

Internal Audits

Monitoring

Site inspections

CHECKING IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION

Level 2, 3 & 4 documents e.g.: CEMP, ECP, SEP

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Figure 1: The review and continual improvement cycle

Figure 1 outlines the review and continual improvement cycle enabling the ongoing improvement of Environmental Management. The Environment Management System Review is normally conducted as an integral part of the overall review of the project system. Records of such reviews are documented as minutes and maintained by the Project Manager.

All Environment System Reviews are carried out within three months of project commencement and six monthly after that. The System Review shall be undertaken in accordance with JH-MPR-SQE- 002 ‘Monitoring and Review.

The JH EMS is part of a broader project management structure, linking to the Project Delivery Cycle and Integrated Management System (IMS). The Integrated Management System Matrix located in Appendix 7 provides further details of this linked approach, and how this addresses the requirements of ISO 14001 specifically.

Figure 2: Inputs to the Environmental Management System in the Project Delivery Cycle

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Document Hierarchy

The application of the required controls, mitigation measures, and operational requirements is the responsibility of defined personnel throughout the Project Delivery Cycle. The requirements have been classified into one of four “Levels” for the purpose of environmental management documentation and subsequent allocation of responsibilities on the Project.

Level 1 – Federal, State, Local and Client Requirements

Level 1 represents the applicable requirements, including Federal, State, Local and Principal imposed requirements which set out the specific environmental management framework for the Project. These are described in Table 5 below.

Table 5: Description of Level 1 Federal, State, Local and Client Requirements

Requirement Description

Project governance documents

▪ Head Contract No. H1 15381MW, namely GC21 Edition 2 for theproject

▪ Development Consent (DF:DA5.2014.46.1) – Demolition of threeexisting dwellings including on-site structures and vegetationassociated with the Stage 3 Redevelopment of the Lismore BaseHospital

▪ Development Consent (DF:DA5.2014.45.1) – Construction of aTemporary Car Park for the Lismore Base Hospital for two (2) yearsonly

▪ Development Consent SSD 6848 (1 May 2015) – Lismore BaseHospital Redevelopment stage 3C)

Environmental Impact Statement

▪ Environmental Impact Statement for a State Significant DevelopmentApplication – Lismore Base Hospital Redevelopment Stage 3C (13January 2015)

▪ Describes the assessment of the Project environmental aspects andimpacts. The EIS describes an environmental managementframework to facilitate the transfer of identified EnvironmentalRequirements into the Project’s decision-making processes.

Legislative and Regulatory Requirements

General

Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Commonwealth)

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1979

Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009

Guidelines for developments adjoining land managed by the Office of Environment and Heritage (NSW OEH 2013)

Acid Sulfate Soils

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Air quality

Environment Protection Measures for Ambient Air Quality, National Environment Protection Council

Protection of the Environment Operations Act (Clean Air) Regulation 2010

Approved Methods for the Modelling and Assessment of Air Pollutants in NSW (Department of Environment and Conservation NSW) 2005

Cultural Heritage

Heritage Act 1977

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974

Energy Use/Greenhouse Gas

National Greenhouse Energy Reporting Act 2007

Erosion and Sediment Control

Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality, ANZECC, 2000

Managing Urban Stormwater – Soils & Construction Volume 1 (2004)

Fauna and Vegetation

Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995

Land Contamination

Contaminated Land Management Regulation 2013

National Environmental Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure

NSW State Environmental Planning Policy

Managing Land Contamination – Planning Guidelines SEPP 55 – Remediation of Land (Department of Urban Affairs and Planning, 1998)

Noise and Vibration

AS 1055.1/2: 1997 – Acoustics – Description and management of environmental noise

AS2436: 1981 – Guide to noise control on construction, maintenance and demolition sites

DIN4150 Part 3 Structural Vibration in Buildings

Environmental Noise Management Assessing Vibration: A Technical Guideline (NSW Dept. of Environment and Conservation, 2006)


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Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2008

Hazardous Materials

AS 1940:2004, The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids

Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Regulation 2008

Biosecurity (Pest and Disease)

Noxious Weeds Act 1993

Noxious Weeds Regulation 1993

Traffic and Site Access

Roads Act 1993

Waste

Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2005

Level 2 – Lismore Base Hospital Stage 3C Redevelopment CEMP

Level 2 represents the project’s strategic management framework including the CEMP. This CEMP provides a ‘roadmap’ that links the relevant Level 1 requirements to the Project’s EMS and describes the document structure that is used to manage and address the environmental requirements of the Project.

Level 2 is inclusive of Appendices to the CEMP, which include registers, matrices, schedules and programs. These items (listed in Appendix 7) address the required Environmental Management System elements in accordance with ISO 14001.

Level 2 documents will be stored in the Lotus Notes / Project Pack, ensuring document control and access to documents for all Project personnel.

Table 6: Description of Level 2 contents

Level 2 document description Location

CEMP This document

Environmental Policy Appendix 1

Obligations, Approvals and Licences Register Appendix 2

Environmental Audit Schedule Appendix 3

Functional Organisation Chart for Project Delivery Appendix 4

Environmental Toolbox Meeting Schedule Appendix 5

Environmental, Inspection, Monitoring & Reporting Program Appendix 6


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Level 2 document description Location

Integrated Management System Procedures Matrix and Proforma to be used on the Project

Appendix 7

Environmental Control Plans Appendix 8

Level 3 – Environmental Control Plans

Level 3 refers to Environmental Control Plans (ECPs) for managing specific environmental aspects. This level also includes specific environmental plans or strategies determined by the Level 1 requirements and address project specific risks identified in Section 2.8.

Level 3 documents will be stored on the Project W: Drive, ensuring document control and access to documents for all Project personnel.

A summary of the Level 3 documents for the Project is outlined in Table 7.

Table 7: Description of Level 3 documents

Level 3 document type Description

Aspect-specific ECPs

▪ Dust and Air Quality Environment Control Plan

JH-ECP-ENV-001

▪ Erosion & Sediment Environment Control PlanJH-ECP-ENV-002

▪ Cultural Heritage Environment Control PlanJH-ECP-ENV-003

▪ Noise & Vibration Management PlanJH-ECP-ENV-004 (developed by a suitablyqualified expert, Resonate Acoustics, as percondition B23 of the Development ConsentSSD 6848)

▪ Waste Management Environment Control PlanJH-ECP-ENV-005

▪ Site Contamination & Hazardous SubstanceManagement Environment Control PlanJH-ECP-ENV-006

▪ Defines objectives and targets

▪ Identifies relevant statutory references

▪ Defines the operational controls andresponsibilities

▪ Defines management measures,procedures, monitoring and reportingrequirements, and responsibilities forthe relevant issue or aspect

▪ Addresses all environmental aspectsrelevant to project name

▪ Emergency Response PlanLBH-PP-JH-0012-06-ERP

Includes but is not limited to procedures addressing the following scenarios:

▪ Major spills

▪ Extreme weather and storms

▪ Fire and chemical hazards

▪ Damage to protected flora and fauna species

▪ Damage to Cultural Heritage Sites

▪ Addresses all categories of safety andenvironmental emergencies

▪ Includes communication andcoordination protocols with emergencyservices and other relevant authorities.Communication with external andinternal stakeholders during anemergency is also described in theEmergency Response Plan

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The Level 4 Implementation Documents are prepared to satisfy the requirements of, and are informed by, the Environmental Control Plans and Appendices (Level 3).

Level 4 documents will be stored in the Lotus Notes / Project Pack, ensuring document control and access to documents for all Project personnel.

Table 8: Description of Level 4 documents


Site specific Site Environmental Plans (SEP)

▪ Comprise of a table of written controls (includingresponsibility) and a map or diagram of the location/areaidentifying environmentally sensitive areas, hazards, andrequired controls.

▪ Detail practical environmental management methods to beimplemented at specific work sites.

▪ Are used at the site level and displayed in the site office

▪ All areas of the Project will be covered by an SEP

Project specific Procedures

▪ Noise and Vibration MonitoringProcedure for the Lismore BaseHospital Redevelopment Stage3C (Resonate Acoustics, 2016)

▪ Informs how to conduct environmentally related tasks(including responsibility and frequency)

e.g. environmental monitoring

Forms and checklists ▪ Used for documenting, reviewing and evaluating the statusand effectiveness of environmental controls at a work site

▪ Document improvements and changes to the siteconditions

Incident Reporting ▪ For any incident which has the potential to cause an impacton the environment:

▪ An incident report will be completed (JH-MPR-SQE-010 -Incident Management)

▪ The incident will be input to John Holland Event Tracker(JHET)

▪ The incident report will be forwarded to the PER

▪ Notification of relevant stakeholders

▪ The incident will be reported in monthly managementreports

Actions register in JHET ▪ Tracking of actions raised, managed and closed out

▪ Consolidates actions identified in incident reports,inspections, audits, etc.

Newsletters, Posters, Alerts etc. ▪ Communication of requirements, disruptions etc. asapproved and agreed by the Principal

▪ Lessons learned

Induction Presentations ▪ Outlines key aspects for the project, incident notificationrequirements and project staff responsibilities to all workersprior to commencing work on the project

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▪ Used to record any environmental controls or measuresthat do not conform to the requirements specified in Level1, 2 and 3 documentation

▪ Any NCRs will be included in the monthly report issued tothe Principal

Document Control and Records Management


JH-MPR-QUA-005 Project Documentation & Control

JH-FRM-ENV-001-04 Site Environment Plan Template

JH-MPR-BUA-018 Records Management

All Project documentation (including documentation discussed above as well as documents and records discussed in the following sections) will be managed in accordance with the JH Procedure JH-MPR-QUA-005 ‘Project Documentation and Control’.

At practical completion the environmental records will be archived as per JH-MPR-BUA-018 ‘Records Management’ and retained for 7 years (as required by JH-MPR-BUA-018-02 ‘Archiving Records’) or longer where specified by the Contract.

7 Process Management

Environmental Risk Management and Planning


JH-MPR-SQE-006 Managing SQE Risks

John Holland’s risk management approach (JH-MPR-SQE-006 Managing Safety, Quality and Environmental Risks) includes a comprehensive Safety, Quality and Environment (SQE) risk management planning process including strategic, operational, team and individual processes.

Risk Management

John Holland is committed to effective risk management beginning before commencement of works and well before employees are mobilised to a project. All identified risks are incorporated into normal planning activities and are specifically designed to address Risk Management throughout the life cycle of works. The steps in the John Holland SQE Risk Management process are specifically designed to address SQE throughout the life cycle of works conducted on a project.

With respect to project delivery, Figure 3 provides a simplified representation of the three levels of project environmental management documentation that are prepared post-contract award:

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Workplace Risk Assessment (WRA)

System Control Identified -CEMP

Activity Method Statement (AMS)

Detailed Methodology

o All system, procedural and contractual requirements based on legislation and bestpractice are considered in planning and executing the work related to contract or project.

o Environmental Risk Assessment and mitigation strategies are considered on a projectwide basis

o More detailed planning activities required for the project are identified (i.e. AMS)

(ii) Activity Method Statement (AMS); and

o Links Environmental Risks to the activity schedule

o Includes system and procedure requirements

o Development of Environment Control Plans (ECP)for the project

o Identifies the Site Environmental Plan (SEP) requirements for the project

(iii) Site Environmental Plan (SEP)

o A visual communication tool that illustrates the location of the environmentally sensitiveareas to be protected, and the environmental controls to be installed prior to and duringworks. It is the implementation plan for environmental controls.

(iv) Task Risk Assessment (TRA)

o Task Risk Assessment (specific task based risk assessment which is facilitated bysupervision and involves consultation of workers before the activity is undertaken).TRAs are also referred to in industry as Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Job Safety andEnvironmental Analysis (JSEA), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Safe Work MethodStatements (SWMS) amongst others

o The Site Environment Plan should be used to inform the preparation of the TRA

Before mobilisation

Site Environmental Plan (SEP)

Key Communication tool for Environmental

Management on projects

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PROCESS OUTPUTS

Pre-Tender Review SQE Plan

Contract Award Review

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Figure 3: Environmental Management System outputs from the SQE Risk Assessment Process

This CEMP has been prepared based on John Holland’s best understanding of the scope of work and the identified environmental aspects and impacts. It will be further developed and revised as potential impacts are further identified and documented in the Workplace Risk Assessment. Further, more detailed environmental control requirements are identified in the Activity Method Statements and Site Environmental Plans which are prepared as fieldwork progresses and specific site conditions are encountered and documented.

Change management enables environmental impacts associated with any variation in the scope of the permanent or changes to temporary works to be captured and managed effectively. As the SQE process documents are updated, the outcomes of the SQE review should be incorporated into the CEMP. This may be conducted in a timely review or as Project scope or environmental aspects alter (physical, regulatory, commercial or technical).

It should be noted that these SQE documents are live documents which will be reviewed and reassessed continually as the project progresses.

Communication


JH-MPR-SQE-001 Site Induction

The Project is committed to effective and well planned communication as it is a critical factor in ensuring the Project achieves its objective for outstanding performance.

Internal communication will take place via the following: Toolbox Meetings (JH-MPR-WHS-004 Health and Safety Management and consultation arrangements (HSMA)), JH Site Coordination meetings, pre-start meetings, JH Team meetings.

Table 9: Internal Communication

Method Frequency Participants Records

Toolbox meetings As required Relevant project personnel as required

W Drive

Construction/JH Site Coordination Meeting

Weekly Site Manager, Site Engineers, Supervisors, PER, Subcontractors

Environmental section of minutes

Workplace prestart/restart meetings

Daily All staff and supervisors Minutes

Project Management Meetings (act as Management Review)

Initially after 6 months, then once every 12 months

Project Manager, Project team including PER

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External Communication

The Project is committed to open and effective communication with our external stakeholders in conjunction with the client. These stakeholders may include but are not limited to the list in Table 10.

Table 10: External communication

External stakeholders

▪ Principal – Health Infrastructure, Principal’s Representatives, Local Health District (LHD)representatives including users and visitors

▪ Suppliers, subcontractors and other projects affected by the works

▪ Government Regulatory Authorities including local councils

o NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure

o NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)

o Office of Environment and Heritage

o Lismore City Council

▪ Neighbouring Land Users

▪ Traditional Land Owner Groups

▪ Community Groups

▪ Authorities providing services to site

Management of Complaints and Incidents

7.5.1 Complaints


JH-MPR-CCM-001 Internal and External Communication

JH-FRM-SQE-010-02 Incident Notification and Investigation Report

JH-MPR-SQE-007 Non-Conformance and Corrective Action

Complaints may be received from various sources within the community or from other stakeholders. These include community groups, clients, interested parties, sensitive receivers etc. A verified complaint may advise of practices, activities or processes which do not conform to environmental system requirements.

Complaints raised to JH from any stakeholder will be immediately advised to the Principal via JH’s Project Manager or Site Manager. The Principal is to forward any complaints received to JH Project Manager for review. The investigation and findings of all complaints will be discussed at the fortnightly site coordination meetings and included in the monthly report.

On receipt of a complaint, the PER shall record the necessary details within JHET in accordance with the External Communication Procedure (JH-APP-CCM-001), and investigate the details of the complaint. If it is confirmed, a Non-conformance Report shall be raised within the JHET and directed to the respective staff member for action.

Upon completion of corrective action the staff member shall document the action taken and return the document to the PER. The PER shall verify that the corrective action taken is suitable and

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effective. Upon satisfactory verification, the PER shall ensure that an appropriate response is provided to the Principal for issue to the originator of the complaint.

If the complaint is not confirmed, the PER shall contact the originator of the complaint to determine the course of action to resolve the issue.

7.5.2 Incidents


JH-MPR-SQE-010 Incident Management

Any incident with actual or potential impacts on the biophysical environment (such as a spillage of chemicals) shall be recorded and addressed by the PER and/or the PSR, as detailed in JH-MPR- SQE-010 ‘Incident Management’.

All incidents will be investigated as soon as possible after the event and communication made with regulatory agencies if required. All incidents will be immediately reported to the Principal and the Principal’s Authorised Person, with reporting as per the contract. The Project Manager shall establish an investigation team to investigate all environmental incidents. Completion of corrective actions identified through the investigation shall be verified as completed via follow up checks by the PER and signed off as completed in the investigation report. On completion of all corrective actions, the Project Manager shall sign off the incident report as completed and closed.

Incidents will be addressed in consultation with the Client (or their representative) where required.

8 Roles and Responsibilities


JH-MPR-ENV-002 Resource Use Reporting


Environmental management is the responsibility of all individuals and organisations involved with the Project. Personnel and subcontractors will be made aware of environmental issues for the Project and their responsibilities through training and awareness methods detailed in Section 9 below.

The roles and responsibilities of personnel specifically responsible for implementation of this CEMP are summarised in Table 11 below. The PER is appointed by the PM to implement this CEMP. For this project, the Project Safety Advisor will be nominated as the PER. The PER shall be granted authority by the Project Manager to stop a particular task or activity in circumstances where environmental controls have not been implemented to prevent harm to the environment, or environmental controls have been shown to be ineffective or inadequate. In such circumstances the PER shall prescribe corrective action that shall be implemented before work recommences.

It should be noted that detailed roles and responsibilities for specific environmental operational controls are set out in ECP’s.

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Role Responsibilities

Project Manager (PM)/Site Manager (SM)

▪ Review, authorise and ensure implementation of the CEMP

▪ Assign environmental responsibilities to project personnel, nominatingalternates in the absence of a site based environmental professional.

▪ Ensure appropriate environmental training is identified in a TrainingNeeds Analysis and training is provided to project personnel whererequired

▪ Monitor environmental performance to ensure compatibility andcontinued effectiveness with the policy and objectives

▪ Participate in the review of the Project Environmental ManagementSystem

▪ Communication with the Principal including complaints, monthlyreporting, etc.

Project Environmental Representative (PER)

▪ Ensure correct and ongoing implementation of CEMP

▪ Liaise with project staff for ongoing monitoring and maintenance ofenvironmental controls

▪ Ensure reporting of incidents and practices that are non-conforming

▪ Conduct and report regular inspections, monitoring and reporting

▪ Ensure actions relating to environmental non-conformances, incidentsand/or inspections are actioned and closed out in a timely manner

▪ Actively participate in and facilitate SQE Risk Management workshops

▪ Assist with updating of CEMP as required

▪ Prepare Project environmental reports

▪ Liaise with client environmental representative as required

▪ Manage and track compliance with all environmental approvals,licences, and permits relating to the project.

Project Engineer ▪ Ensure environmental controls are established prior tocommencement of construction activities

▪ Ensure PERs participate in the preparation of SQE Risk Managementdocumentation

▪ Identify and report environmental non-conformance

▪ Ensure and verify that corrective action is taken when required fornon-conforming work

Supervisors/Foreman ▪ Ensure that CEMP requirements are communicated to all personnelunder his/her control

▪ Be aware of all approval/contractual conditions relating to his/her areaof work

▪ Perform surveillance and monitoring of environmental controls toensure that they are established and maintained with requirements

▪ Ensure rectifications of environmental controls are carried out asrequired

Subcontractors/Suppliers ▪ Subcontractors have a responsibility to undertake specific works forthe project and are also responsible for ensuring their work isundertaken in accordance with the CEMP and ECPs. Thesubcontractor reports to the PM and PER on all environmentalmatters. Subcontractors/suppliers have a responsibility for thefollowing:

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Role Responsibilities

▪ Reporting to the PER any potential or actual environmental incidents

▪ Maintaining environmental controls/management for the duration oftheir works

▪ Undertaking corrective actions in accordance with the principalcontractor’s requirements

ALL ▪ Ensure that all care is taken to avoid activities outside of approvalconditions

▪ No disposal of any materials into a receiving environment without priorapproval

▪ Comply with any and all project approval and environmentalmanagement conditions

The Functional Organisation Chart for Project Delivery included in Appendix 4 of this plan describes the organisational structure for environmental management in relation to project delivery. This includes the external support and guidance provided by the Regional Environment Manager, and interaction with environment and other senior management functions in the John Holland Group.

9 Training and Awareness


JH-MPR-HRT-020 People Capability

JH-MPR-SQE-001 Site Induction

Environmental training and awareness will be provided through the methods detailed in Table 12.

Table 12: Training and awareness methods

Training/Awareness Method

Description

Inductions ▪ All project personnel will undergo a Site Induction prior to commencementon site

▪ Inductions will be carried out in accordance with procedure JH-MPR-SQE-001 ‘Site Induction’

▪ Inductions will include but are not limited to:

o Purpose, objectives and key issues of the CEMP

o Specific environmental aspects as detailed in ECPs and otherLevel 3 documents

o Conditions of environmental licences, permits and approvals

o Emergency response procedures and reporting processes forenvironmental incidents

o Responsibilities and key contacts

▪ Consequences of not implementing mitigation measures or departurefrom specified operating conditions

▪ Induction records will be maintained to confirm that all relevant personnelhave been appropriately inducted

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Training/Awareness Method

Description

▪ Inductions will be regularly reviewed and updated as required e.g. whensignificant changes occur on-site or within the environmental managementframework of the project

▪ Principal and community awareness and sensitivities, and culturalperspectives and expectations

Pre-start meetings ▪ Pre-start meetings will be undertaken at the beginning of each day (beforework commences)

▪ Pre-start meetings will be attended by an environmental representativewhenever possible

▪ Specific environmental issues relevant to the day’s work (e.g. workinghours) will be raised and discussed at these meetings as required

Toolbox meetings ▪ Environmental awareness training will be provided to the workforce(including sub-contractors) via Toolbox meetings

▪ A schedule of environmental Toolbox meetings (including topics) isincluded in Appendix 5.

▪ Toolbox Meetings will be recorded in the Project W Drive

Global Mandatory Requirements (GMR)

▪ GMR training to be completed by all new employees to John Holland andcan also be used for subcontractor induction and training

HSE Behaviours ▪ We all play an important part in ensuring that everyone returns homesafely every day and that we continue to care for our environment. This iswhy we are committed to a set of everyday behaviours that are expectedof us and people we work with to drive better HSE outcomes

Project Environment Representative (PER) Training

▪ Any personnel other than qualified environmental professional that willassume the role of PER are required to complete the JH PER trainingcourse within three months

Other ▪ Environmental topics may be raised in other forums (including but notlimited to those listed in Appendix 5) as required

Specialised Training May include, but not be limited to:

▪ Spill prevention and control

▪ Noise and Vibration Monitoring

▪ Waste Management

▪ Heritage Management

▪ Erosion and Sediment Control

Internal Training ▪ Operational and Strategic SQE Risk Management

▪ Risk Based Investigation

▪ National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act

SQE Alerts ▪ To be posted on notice boards as released from Group and/or Regionalsupport services

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JH-MPR-PMA-015 Project Monthly Reporting Reforecasting

JH-APP-QUA-010-02 Monitoring and Testing Equipment

JH-APP-ENV-002-01 National Greenhouse & Energy Reporting Guideline

JH-APP-ENV-002-02 PCR Resource Use Reporting Guideline

The Project’s environmental performance will be tracked through monitoring and reporting as detailed in Table 13 below. A detailed Project Monitoring and Reporting plan is also included in Appendix 6.

Table 13: Monitoring and reporting

Monitoring/Reporting Aspect Details

Inspection ▪ The PER and Supervisors will perform environmental inspectionsduring the site establishment, construction and site demobilisationphases, inspections will be undertaken of on and off site workareas as appropriate (including a monthly inspection of theMcKenzie St car park)

▪ Inspection will be carried out in accordance with the JH procedureJH-MPR-SQE-004 ‘Inspection, Testing and Surveillance’

▪ Inspection checklists and any corrective actions identified will berecorded on Project Pack Web (PPW)

Monitoring ▪ The PER will perform environmental monitoring as requiredthroughout the Project

▪ Monitoring will be carried out in accordance with the JH procedureJH-MPR-SQE-004 ‘Inspection, Testing and Surveillance’

▪ Details of what monitoring is required is included in the relevantECPs

▪ Project Procedures will be prepared as necessary to specify howmonitoring is to be undertaken, including responsibility andfrequency

▪ Monitoring results and any corrective actions identified will berecorded in JHET

▪ Water, Waste Management and National Greenhouse and EnergyReporting related information will be collected in accordance withprocedure JH-MPR-ENV-002 Resource Use Reporting

▪ Guidance for NGER Reporting can be found in JH-APP-ENV-002-01 National Greenhouse And Energy Reporting Guideline

▪ Guideline for utilising the finance system PCR to collateEnvironment Data can be found in JH-APP-ENV-002-02 PCRResource Use Reporting Guideline

Calibration of monitoring equipment

▪ Monitoring equipment will be calibrated in accordance with JHprocedure JH-APP-QUA-010-02 Monitoring and TestingEquipment

▪ Monitoring equipment will be calibrated prior to use

▪ Any equipment identified as having doubtful accuracy or precisionwill be removed from use and recalibrated

▪ Where any monitoring equipment is found to be out of calibration,the validity of the previous monitoring results will be assessed anddocumented.


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Monitoring/Reporting Aspect Details

▪ Calibration of monitoring equipment will be recorded in the projectpack Monitoring and Equipment register as per the Monitoring andTesting Equipment procedure JH-APP-QUA-010-02

Reporting ▪ All incidents, complaints and NCRs will be summarised andincluded in the Principal required monthly report

▪ Internal reports will be loaded on to the Project W Drive forinclusion in the Project Monthly Report, in accordance with JH-MPR-PMA-015 ‘Project Monthly Reporting’, these will include:

o Inspections

o Non-compliance reports

o Incidents

o Waste, water use data

o Complaints

o Innovations and achievements

o Training and Awareness delivery

o Status of environmental aspects related to the Project

o Fuel and energy use information will be reported in

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▪ This information will also be included in the Client Monthly Report(if required).

▪ All John Holland Environmental Data is available at all times forreview on the John Holland Report Centre

▪ Guide on using the systems is available at Environmental DataCubes Guidance

Non-conformance and Incident Management

▪ Non-conformance Reports will be raised, tracked and closed out inaccordance with JH-MPR-SQE-007 ‘Non-conformance &Corrective Action’ in JHET.

▪ Incident Reports will be raised, tracked and closed out inaccordance with JH-MPR-SQE-010 ‘Incident Management’procedure in JHET.

11 Auditing


JH-MPR-SQE-007 Non Conformance & Corrective Action

JH-MPR-SQE-002 Monitoring and Review

JH-MPR-WHS-006 Workplace Hazard Identification and Inspection

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Audit Type Details

Project Audits ▪ Audits of subcontractors, suppliers etc. carried out by Project personnel (JH-MPR-QUA-003- ‘Inspection of Subcontracted Works’)

▪ Audits will be undertaken in accordance with the JH procedure JH-MPR-SQE-002 ‘Monitoring and Review’

▪ Audits will be undertaken to verify compliance with Project requirements, thisCEMP and the EMS

JH Internal Audits ▪ Audits of the Project carried out by JH personnel external to the Project(Regional Support Staff)

▪ Audits will be undertaken in accordance with the JH procedure JH-MPR-SQE-002 ‘Monitoring and Review’

▪ Audits will be undertaken to verify compliance with Project requirements, thisCEMP and the EMS

▪ Audit outcome reports will be forwarded to the relevant General Manager,Operations Manager and Project Manager.

▪ An Audit Schedule for the Project is included in Appendix 3

3rd Party Audits ▪ Audits of the Project carried out by the Client or Client’s Representative toverify compliance with Project requirements, this CEMP and the EMS

▪ Audits of the Project carried out by Certification organisations to verifycompliance with conditions of accreditation

▪ Inspections and audits conducted by Regulators to verify compliance withconditions of approval and/or environmental legislation

Internal audits shall be conducted on the project initially within twelve weeks and six-monthly thereafter. Results of the audit shall be documented and brought to the attention of the personnel having responsibility for the area audited and reported to the relevant manager. For any deficiencies or non-compliances found, corrective action shall be initiated using the ‘Non- conformance Report’ or detailed as an ‘Observation’ or an ‘Opportunity’ in the Audit Report.

12 Project Closure


JH-MPR-PMA-016 Project Completion

Following commissioning and prior to demobilisation from site, the PER shall identify the environmental issues associated with the finalisation of works. If the PER is released from the Project, the Project Manager will nominate project personnel.

In particular, the following completion practices shall be performed:

▪ Contractual environmental requirements closeout

▪ Environmental approval/licence closeout

▪ Subcontractor Assessment

▪ Lessons learned

▪ Project NGER Project Assessment closeout

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13 Appendices

Appendix 1 - Environment Policy Statement


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Appendix 2 - Obligations Approvals and Licences Register

Table 15 below provides a summary of the specific requirements for the Project from the sources described in Section 6.3 of this CEMP. This includes any approvals or licences required to be obtained. This register will be updated as required.

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Table 15: Obligations, Approvals and Licences Register

Aspect Obligations/ Approvals/ Licences Required

Source Relevance to Project Relevant Authority

Responsibility Status/Timing

Development Consent

▪ Development consent to be obtained for the demolition of three existing dwellings including on-site structures and vegetation associated with the Stage 3A redevelopment of the Lismore Base Hospital

▪ Development consent to be obtained for the construction of a temporary car park for the Stage 3A redevelopment of the Lismore Base Hospital for two (2) years

▪ Development consent SSD 6848 for Stage 3C of Lismore Hospital

▪ Environmental Planningand Assessment Act 1979

▪ Project is subject to adevelopment assessmentprocess

▪ NSW Planning andInfrastructure

NSW Health Infrastructure ▪ Obtained (Development ConsentDF:DA5.2014.46.1, 7 May 2014) Demolition consent for the demolition of three existing dwellings

▪ Obtained (Development ConsentDF:DA5.2014.45.1, 7 May 2014) Construction of a temporary car park

▪ Obtained (Development consent for stage 3C, 1 May 2015)

Water and Sewerage Works

▪ Approval to carry out water supplywork

▪ Section 68 of the LocalGovernment Act

▪ Project involves sewerageand water reticulationworks

▪ Local Government John Holland/NSW Health Infrastructure

▪ Prior to commencement ofworks

Water and Sewerage Works

▪ Compliance Certificate for water andsewerage works

▪ Section 305 of the WaterManagement Act 2000

▪ Project involves sewerageand water reticulationworks

▪ Local Government John Holland/NSW Health Infrastructure

▪ Prior to commencement ofworks

Noise Attenuation ▪ Detailed design drawings submitted to NSW Planning and Infrastructure must demonstrate that noise impacts identified in the Stage 3A & 3C Redevelopment Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment have been adequately mitigated

▪ Development ConsentSSD 6848 (1 May 2015)Condition B5

▪ Noise attenuation to beincluded in detailed design

▪ NSW Planning andInfrastructure

NSW Health Infrastructure ▪ Prior to commencement ofworks

Notice of Commencement of Works

▪ The Certifying Authority and Councilshall be given written notice at least48 hours prior to the commencementof building works on site

▪ Development ConsentSSD 6848 ( 1 May 2015)Condition B4

▪ Notice must be suppliedprior to thecommencement of works

▪ Certifying Authority &Local Government

John Holland ▪ Prior to thecommencement of works

Reflectivity ▪ Reflectivity on the facades of thebuildings is to have a normalspecular reflectivity of visible light of20% and shall be designed so as notto result in glare


▪ Report/statement ofcompliance to be providedto the Certifying Authority

▪ Certifying Authority John Holland/NSW Health Infrastructure

▪ Prior to thecommencement of aboveground works

Outdoor Lighting ▪ All outdoor lighting to comply withAS/NZS1158.3:1999 Pedestrian Area(Category P) Lighting andAS4282:1997 Control of theObtrusive Effects of Outdoor Lighting


▪ Report/statement ofcompliance to be providedto the Certifying Authority


▪ Prior to thecommencement of aboveground works

Erosion and Sediment Control

▪ Soil erosion and sediment controlmeasures are to be designed inaccordance with the documentManaging Urban Stormwater – Soils& Construction Volume 1 (2004)


▪ Details are to be submittedto the satisfaction of theCertifying Authority


▪ Prior to thecommencement of anyworks

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Aspect Obligations/ Approvals/ Licences Required

Source Relevance to Project Relevant Authority

Responsibility Status/Timing

Pre-Construction Dilapidation Report

▪ A pre-construction dilapidation reportis to be prepared by a qualifiedstructural engineer of the buildings,infrastructure and roads within the‘zone of influence’


▪ Pre-constructiondilapidation report to besubmitted to the CertifyingAuthority

▪ Certifying Authority John Holland ▪ Prior to commencement ofany works

Stormwater and Drainage Works Design

▪ Final design plans of the stormwaterdrainage systems, prepared by aqualified practicing professional


▪ Final design to besubmitted to the CertifyingAuthority


▪ Prior to thecommencement of anyworks

Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)

▪ CEMP must be submitted to theCertifying Authority prior to any workcommencing


▪ CEMP to be submitted tothe NSW Dept. Planningand Infrastructure andCouncil

▪ NSW Dept. Planning andInfrastructure

John Holland ▪ Prior to thecommencement of anyworks

Waste Management Plan (WMP)

▪ Construction Waste ManagementPlan to be prepared by a suitablyqualified person

▪ Roads and Maritime Services Traffic


▪ WMP to be submitted tothe Certifying Authority

▪ TMC to be notified ofwaste truck transport route

▪ NSW Dept. Planning andInfrastructure

▪ TMC

John Holland ▪ Prior to thecommencement of anyworks

Waste Management Transport Route

▪ Roads and Maritime Services TrafficManagement Centre (TMC) to benotified of waste transport truckingroute

▪ Development ConsentSSD 6848 (1 May 2015)Condition B21(d)

▪ TMC to be notified ofwaste truck transport route

▪ TMC NSW Health Infrastructure ▪ Prior to thecommencement of theremoval of any wastematerial from site

Traffic and Pedestrian Management Plan

▪ Traffic and Pedestrian ManagementPlan (TPMP) to be prepared by asuitably qualified person


▪ TPMP to be prepared by asuitably qualified personand submitted to theCertifying Authority andCouncil

▪ Certifying Authority andCouncil

John Holland ▪ Prior to thecommencement of anyworks on site

Noise and Vibration Management Plan

▪ Noise and Vibration ManagementPlan to be prepared by a suitablyqualified expert


▪ Noise and VibrationManagement Plan to beprepared by a suitablyqualified expert

▪ Council & NSW EPA John Holland ▪ Prior to thecommencement of anyworks on site

Loading Dock Consultation

▪ Prior to undertaking tree plantingalong the interface with the sharedresidential boundary surrounding theloading dock driveway, the applicantshall consult with the owner of No.78A Uralba Street regarding thespecies and density of the proposedtree planting


▪ Consultation with owner ofNo. 78A Uralba Streetrequired prior toundertaking tree plantingalong shared residentialboundary

▪ Dept. Environment andHeritage

NSW Health Infrastructure ▪ Prior to thecommencement ofplanting works on sharedresidential boundary


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Appendix 3 - Project Environment Audit Schedule

The project will conduct audits for their workplace utilising JH-FRM-SQE-002-02 'System Audit Report Template (Environment)'.

Project Scope related elements will be audited within 3 months of mobilisation and then once more during the project life cycle.

Environmental Management Implementation & Operation Control elements will be audited in line with construction program, the environmental importance of the activity concerned and the results of previous audits. The LBH 3C HSE Risk Look Ahead Tool (located on W Drive) will be used toschedule audit elements in line with the construction program.

Corrective actions identified during audits shall be entered into JHET, Closed Off and Followed Up as required.

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Appendix 4 - Organisational Chart for Project Delivery

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Appendix 5 - Environmental Toolbox and Prestart Meeting Schedule

Table 16: Toolbox meeting schedule

Topic Timing

Waste management During construction

Hazardous substances management During construction

Noise and vibration management During construction

Spill response During construction

Dust and air quality management During construction

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Appendix 6 - Monitoring and Reporting

Table 17: Monitoring

Monitoring

Method Frequency Participants Records

Site inspections Weekly inspection of project site, monthly inspection of drainage settling tank and McKenzie St car park, further inspections as required (e.g. after rain event)

PER Checklist

GMR assessment (internal)

Monthly PM/SM/PER GMR assessment form

GMR assessment (external)

Quarterly OEM/OSM GMR assessment form

Noise & Vibration

As specified in the Noise & Vibration Management Plan

PER Ongoing monitoring as required in the Noise & Vibration Plan

Site observations

Daily or as required Supervisor Site diary

Table 18: Calibration

Calibration of Monitoring Equipment

Equipment Type Frequency

To be determined based on project requirements.

As per manufacturer’s specifications

Table 19: Reporting

Reporting

Type Recipient Frequency Inclusions

Project Report Internal As directed by JH Regional HSEQ

Fuel, electricity, water usage and waste generated by the project

Environmental innovations and initiatives

Complaints, infringements and penalties incurred

Environmental incidents

Non-conformances

Principal Monthly Report

Principal Monthly or as required As per the head contract requirements

Appendix 7 - Integrated Management System Procedures

Table 21 below describes the framework of how JH addresses the requirements of ISO 14001. Note that in addition to ISO14001, the procedures referenced also address the requirements of AS/NZS4801, 4292 and AS/NZSISO9001

Table 20: Matrix of Management Procedures

AS/NZS ISO1400 1 Ref

AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004

System Element Heading

IMS

Ref

Integrated Management System Procedure

4.1 General requirements JH-MPR-BUA-020

JH-MPR-PMA-015

JH-MPR-SQE-009

JH-MPR-SQE-002

Business Planning

Project Monthly Reporting

Performance Statistics – Safety, Quality and Environment

Monitoring & Review

4.2 Environmental Policy JHG-POL-GEN-002 John Holland Group Environment Policy

4.3

4.3.1

4.3.2

4.3.3

Planning

Environmental aspects

Legal and other requirements

Objectives, targets and programme(s)

JH-MPR-ENV-001

JH-MPR-PMA-001

JH-MPR-PMA-002

JH-MPR-QUA-001

JH-MPR-WHS-001

JH-MPR-BUA-004

Environmental Planning

Project Launch

Planning & Programming

Quality Planning

WHS & R Planning

Administering the Integrated Management System (IMS)

4.4

4.4.1

4.6

Implementation and operation

Resources, roles, responsibility and authority

Management review

JH-MPR-PMA-005

JH-MPR-PMA-006

JH-MPR-PMA-017

JH-APP-PMA-005-06

JH-MPR-QUA-003

JH-MPR-QUA-004

JH-MPR-SQE-002

JH-MPR-HRT-003

JH-MPR-SQE-006

Letting of Consultant, Subcontract or Supply Packages

Administration of Consultants, Subcontract or Supply Packages

Standard Contract Agreements

Evaluation Visits to Subcontractors Suppliers

Inspection of Subcontracted Works

Performance Rating of Subcontractors

Monitoring and Review

Resource Planning

Managing Safety, Quality & Environment Risks


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IMS

Ref


4.4.2 Competence, training and awareness

JH-MPR-HRT-020

JH-MPR-SQE-001

People Capability

Site Induction

4.4.3 Communication JH-MPR-CCM-001 Internal & External Communication

4.4.4 Documentation JH-MAN-ENV-001 Environmental Management Manual

4.4.5 Control of documents JH-MPR-QUA-005

JH-APP-QUA-005-06

JH-MPR-BUA-004

Project Documentation & Control

Project Generated Drawing & Sketches.

Administrating the Integrated Management System

4.4.6 Operational control JH-MPR-QUA-010 Process Control

JH-MPR-BUA-017 Information Technology

JH-MPR-HRT-002 Employee Relations

JH-MPR-SQE-008 Medical Services

JH-MPR-BUA-009 Administration of Motor Vehicles

JH-MPR-PAE-001 Plant & Equipment

4.4.7 Emergency Preparedness and Response

JH-MPR-SQE-006

JH-MPR-PMA-008

Managing SQE Risks

Emergency Evacuation and Response

JH-MPR-CCM-001 Internal and External Communication

JH-MPR-SQE-010 Incident Management

JH-MPR-RCC-006 Crisis Management

4.5 Checking JH-MPR-SQE-004 Inspection, Testing & Surveillance

4.5.1 Monitoring and measurement JH-MPR-WHS-006 Workplace Hazard Identification & Inspection

JH-MPR-QUA-010 Process Control

JH-MPR-QUA-011 Commissioning of Works

JH-MPR-PMA-016 Practical Completion


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Non-conformity, corrective action and preventative action

Management review

JH-MPR-SQE-002

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JH-MPR-SQE-009

Monitoring and Review

Incident Management

Performance Statistics – Safety, Quality and Environment

4.5.4 Control of Records JH-MPR-BUA-018 Records Management

4.5.5 Internal Audit JH-MPR-SQE-002 Monitoring and Review






Appendix 8 – Environmental Control Plans

JH-ECP-ENV-001 Dust and Air Quality Environment Control Plan

JH-ECP-ENV-002 Water Quality, Erosion and Sediment Control Environment Control Plan

JH-ECP-ENV-003 Cultural Heritage Management Environmental Control Plan

JH-ECP-ENV-004 Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan (or Environmental Control Plan)

JH-ECP-ENV-005 Waste Management Environment Control Plan

JH-ECP-ENV-006 Site Contamination & Hazardous Substances Environmental Control Plan


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Dust and Air Quality

Lismore Base Hospital Redevelopment Stage 3C Main Building Works

JH-ECP-ENV-001

Rev Date Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by Remarks

A 15/05/2014 B. McGuiness Brett Popham Brett Popham Initial issue

B 6/05/2015 B. McGuiness Brett Popham Brett Popham Revised to include stage 3Cworks

C 22/05/2015 B. McGuiness Brett Popham Brett Popham Revised following DLCS audit

D 12/09/2016 M.Patel Brett Popham Brett Popham Revised for Stage 3C and

Early works

E 21/4/2017 M. Sawyer Brett Popham Brett Popham Revised following review

F 08/05/2018 M. Sawyer Brett Popham Brett Popham

Revised for NTX, inclusion of

additional compliance

documents

G 14/09/2018 M. Sawyer Brett Popham Brett Popham Reviewed for NTX, branding

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Contents

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

2 Objective ...................................................................................................................... 3

3 Legislative and Regulatory Compliance .................................................................... 3

4 Performance Criteria ................................................................................................... 3

5 Responsibilities ........................................................................................................... 3

6 Environmental Control Measures and Safeguards .................................................. 4

7 Monitoring .................................................................................................................... 5

8 Reporting ..................................................................................................................... 5

9 Corrective Actions ...................................................................................................... 6


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1 Introduction

This Dust and Air Quality Environmental Control Plan has been developed for the Lismore Base Hospital (LBH) Redevelopment – Stage 3C Main Building Works.

The LBH is located at No.60 Uralba Street, Lismore.

The LBH site is located within a block that is bound by Uralba Street to the south, Hunter Street to the west, Orion Street and Fermoy Avenue to the north and Weaver Street and Little Uralba Street to the east.

The locality surrounding the LBH is generally mixed use, consisting of a combination of residential and health-related land uses.

The project will involve earth, road, demolition and construction works, all of which have the potential to create an environmental nuisance for surrounding land users. Demolition activities have the potential to disturb asbestos containing materials (ACM).

Figure 1: Location of Stage 3C development


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Figure 2: Overlay of Stage 3C South Tower and 3C North Tower Buildings

2 Objective

To assess the potential air quality impacts generated by the Lismore Base Hospital Redevelopment and provide management measures to ensure the impacts are controlled to an acceptable level and ensure that dust generated from construction activities does not impact on sensitive receptors. This ECP aims to outline the following:

▪ Compliance with head contract to manage and protect the existing building mechanical airintakes through an inspection and monitoring regime

▪ Relevant legislation and guidelines for air quality generated during the project;

▪ Air quality impacts potentially arising from construction of the project;

▪ Safeguards, mitigation measures and monitoring to manage air quality impacts duringconstruction;

▪ Roles and responsibilities of those involved in the design and implementation of air qualitymanagement and control;

▪ Environmental obligations and requirements.

3 Legislative and Regulatory Compliance

Federal Legislation

▪ Not applicable


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State legislation

▪ NSW Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act)

▪ NSW Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act)

▪ NSW Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2002

Local Government Laws

▪ Not applicable

Standards / Codes

▪ National Environmental Protection Measure (NEPM) for Ambient Air Quality, NationalEnvironment Protection Council (NEPC), June 1998

▪ Approved Methods for the Modelling and Assessment of Air Pollutants in NSW, Departmentof Environment and Conservation (NSW)

4 Performance Criteria

1. Construction and on-site activities undertaken in accordance with this ECP

2. No impacts to sensitive receivers as a result of works

5 Responsibilities

The Project Environmental Representative (PER) and Site Supervisors shall be responsible for the day-to-day management of on-site air quality, environmental controls and on-site monitoring. The PER and Supervisors will:

▪ Implement practical and effective dust control procedures for all aspects of the project, asdetailed in Section 6 of this Plan;

▪ Ensure compliance with dust procedures through visual inspection, staff training, checklistsand corrective action where required;

▪ Review and modify where required, the air quality management program on a regular basis;and

▪ Monitor community and stakeholder feedback and monitoring results.

6 Environmental Control Measures and Safeguards

No Actions Required Staff

Responsible When

1. Exposed sections of the work will be watered regularly where there is a risk of surface dust to be generated.

Supervisor As required

2.

All construction plant and machinery will be maintained in good working order and there shall be no excessive exhaust emissions (e.g. longer than 20 seconds after start-up).

Plant Operator At all times

3. No burning of any materials on site. All personnel At all times


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Responsible When

4. Stabilisation of disturbed surfaces will take place as soon as practicable.


5.

The frequency of dust suppression (such as watering) will be increased as appropriate, such as during dry and windy conditions to ensure no visible dust emissions.


6. Progressively rehabilitate/seal disturbed areas to minimise the potential for windblown dust.

Supervisor Within 4 weeks of creation of final landform

7. Ensure appropriate erosion and sediment control measures in place to prevent mud being tracked onto sealed roads.

Supervisor Daily

8. Ensure hard paved areas are swept clean of soil/clay at regular intervals using broom/shovel or similar when required.

Supervisor Daily

9.

Stockpiles and handling areas will be maintained in a condition that minimises windblown or traffic generated dust by watering, sealing or vegetation. Areas that may be inaccessible by water carts will be managed using other means such as water hoses, crushed rock or mulch coverage.

Supervisor Daily

10. Deposition of dust, soil or mud from any vehicle on public roads will be minimised by placement of gravel to site compound and laydown areas

Supervisor Daily

11. Vehicles will not be left to idle where the emissions could adversely impact on sensitive receivers.

Plant Operator As needed

12. Start-up of vehicles will, where practicable or relevant be undertaken away from areas of sensitivity.

Plant Operator As needed

13.

Silt will be removed from behind filter fences and other erosion control structures on a regular basis (as determined during scheduled or post- rain event inspections), so that collected silt does not become a source of dust and to ensure that silt fences operated effectively.

Supervisor As determined by inspection

outcomes

14. Ensure that vehicles on site travel at speeds that do not generate excessive amounts of dust – i.e. 5km/hr.

Vehicle Operator

At all times

15. Vehicles will be restricted to specified routes. Supervisor Daily

16. Restricting or ceasing dust-generating activities on extremely windy or dry days.



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Responsible When

17.

Specific AMS and TRAs required for demolition and refurbishment works, where there is a high risk of dust / air quality issues affecting the existing Lismore Base Hospital operations.

Project Engineers,

Safety Advisor, PER,

Supervisors

Prior to demolition and refurbishment

works commencing

18. Air monitoring will be performed during demolition activities where there is a risk of disturbing asbestos containing materials

Project Engineers,

PER

During demolition activities

7 Monitoring

No Monitoring Required Staff

Responsible When

1. Airborne dust and controls will be visually monitored daily

PER/Supervisors Daily

2. Airborne dust and controls will be visually inspected during the weekly environmental site inspection

PER Weekly

8 Reporting

No Reporting Required Staff

Responsible When

1.

All complaints / incidents regarding dust and air quality shall be reported to the Supervisor and PER immediately. Complaints and incidents will be recorded and managed through JHET.

All Staff

Following incident and/or

complaint

2. Environmental Incident Report shall be completed on the JHET system and forward to the Project Manager.

PER


complaint

9 Corrective Actions

Problem Corrective Action

In case of any incident or complaint

1. Advise appropriate staff (Supervisor & PER);

2. Determine problem, and rectify

3. Notify staff through:

• Specific instructions

• Meetings

• Written instructions / Memos / Notice boards

• Induction


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• Training sessions

• Action delegation through JHET;

4. Monitor performance and re-notify staff as required.


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Water Quality, Erosion and Sediment Control


JH-ECP-ENV-002


A 16/05/2014 B. McGuiness Brett Popham Brett Popham Initial issue

B 06/05/2015 B. McGuiness Brett Popham Brett Popham Revised to include stage 3Cworks

C 22/05/2015 B. McGuiness Brett Popham Brett Popham Revised following DLCS audit

D 12/09/2016 M.Patel Brett Popham Brett Popham Revised for Stage 3C and

Early works

E 21/04/2017 M. Sawyer Brett Popham Brett Popham Revised following review

F 08/05/2018 M. Sawyer Brett Popham Brett Popham

Revised for NTX, inclusion of

additional compliance

documents

G 14/09/2018 M. Sawyer Brett Popham Brett Popham Reviewed for NTX, branding

updated


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Table of Contents

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

2 Objective .......................................................................................................................... 3

3 Legislative and Regulatory Compliance ....................................................................... 3

4 Performance Criteria ...................................................................................................... 3

5 Water Quality Objectives ................................................................................................ 4

6 Erosion and Sediment Controls .................................................................................... 4

7 General Erosion and Sediment Control Principals ...................................................... 4

8 Site Specific Strategies .................................................................................................. 5

9 Site Specific Control Measures ..................................................................................... 6

10 Training .......................................................................................................................... 7

11 Monitoring ..................................................................................................................... 7

12 Reporting ....................................................................................................................... 8

13 Complaints and Incident Management ....................................................................... 8

14 Appendices ................................................................................................................... 9


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1 Introduction

This Water Quality, Erosion and Sediment Environmental Control Plan has been developed for the Lismore Base Hospital (LBH) Redevelopment – Stage 3C Main Building Works (the Project).




The project will involve earth, road, demolition and construction works, all of which have the potential to create an environmental nuisance for surrounding land users. Demolition activities have the potential to disturb asbestos containing materials (ACM).



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2 Objective

The objectives of this Plan are to ensure that appropriate procedures and programs of work are in place during the Project to:

▪ Identify activities that could cause soil erosion and general sedimentation;

▪ Describe the location, function and capacity of erosion and sedimentation control structuresrequired to minimise soil erosion and the potential for transport of sediment off-site;

▪ Ensure erosion and sediment control structures are appropriately maintained; and

▪ Fulfil the Project’s statutory obligations.


This list may change subject to scope of works.

Federal Legislation

▪ Not applicable

State legislation



▪ NSW Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2002


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▪ NSW Water Act 1912

▪ NSW Water Management Act 2000


▪ Not applicable

Standards / Codes

▪ Managing Urban Stormwater – Soils and Construction , Volume 1 (the Blue Book) (Landcom,2004)

▪ Managing Urban Stormwater – Soils and Construction, Volume 2A Installation of Services(Dept. of Environment and Climate Change, 2008)

▪ Managing Urban Stormwater – Soils and Construction, Volume 2C Unsealed Roads (Dept.Environment and Climate Change, 2008)

▪ National Water Quality Management Strategy: Australian Freshwater Guidelines for Freshand Marine Water Quality (ANZECC, 2000)



2. No impacts to sensitive receivers as a result of works

3. No complaints or legislative action against the Project as a result of erosion or sedimentcontrol

5 Water Quality Objectives

Water quality objectives for this project are in accordance with the ANZECC, 2000 Guidelines.

Dewatering of accumulated water in pits, trenches and other excavations will be in accordance with the following trigger values:

pH: 6.5 – 8.5

Turbidity: 50 NTU

Total Suspended Solids: 50mg/L

Hydrocarbons: No hydrocarbons observed

6 Erosion and Sediment Controls

Erosion and sediment controls will be implemented on the Project to mitigate the impacts of the Lismore Base Hospital Stage 3C development on nearby watercourses and thesurrounding environment. Standard erosion and sediment control techniques will be utilised in accordance with the requirements of Managing Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction Volume 1 (Landcom, 2004) and Volumes 2A and 2C (DECC, 2008) (the Blue Book).

A summary of the general erosion and sediment control principals to be employed on the Project are outlined in Section 7. A detailed drawing of erosion and sediment control measures to be employed is contained in Appendix A.


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7 General Erosion and Sediment Control Principals

The Project will implement a range of general erosion and sediment controls in accordance with the Blue Book (Landcom, 2004). These general controls have been designed to control and manage erosion and sediment that may result from earthworks, road works, the installation of services and demolition works. The measures to be implemented include the following:

▪ Installation of erosion and sediment control measures as the first step in the process for landdisturbance;

▪ Minimising all disturbed areas and stabilisation by progressive rehabilitation/stabilisation assoon as practicable;

▪ Clearly identifying and delineating areas required to be disturbed and ensuring thatdisturbance is limited to those areas;

▪ Construction of diversion banks upslope of areas to be disturbed to direct clean water runoffaway from disturbed areas where practicable. The diversion banks will be designed to ensureeffective segregation of sediment-laden runoff and allow clean surface water to return towatercourses;

▪ Construction of catch drains to capture runoff from disturbed areas and direct runoff toappropriate controls;

▪ Construction of other erosion and sediment control measures such as sediment fencing andsediment dams within the catchment area;

▪ Construction of drainage controls such as table drains at roadsides and on hardstand areasand toe drains on stockpiles and overburden emplacement areas;

▪ Interception of runoff from disturbed catchment areas in pit floors and sediment dams;

▪ Construction of sediment dams to capture runoff from infrastructure areas;

▪ Placement of geotextile liners and rock check dams in drains as required to reduce watervelocities and prevent scouring;

▪ Regular maintenance of all controls and inspection of all works weekly and immediately afterstorm events to ensure erosion and sediment controls are performing adequately;

▪ Topsoil stockpiles are to be located away from trafficked areas and water courses;

▪ Level or gently sloping areas will be selected as stockpile sites to minimise erosion andpotential soil loss;

▪ Stockpiles will generally be less than three metres high;

▪ Re-vegetation or stabilisation of final landforms and disturbed areas (where practicable) assoon as possible;

▪ Immediate repair or redesign of erosion and sediment controls that are not performingadequately, as identified by field inspections and daily observations.

8 Site Specific Strategies

Disturbance Minimisation

Land disturbance will be minimised by clearing the smallest area of land ahead of construction

activities and leaving the disturbed area for the shortest amount of time possible.


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All identified erosion and sediment control measures (refer Appendix A) will be implemented in

advance of, or in conjunction with, soil removal activities.

Topsoil Management

Where topsoil is not being removed from site, it will be stockpiled within the perimeter of the dirty

water management system.

If topsoil is to be stockpiled for greater than three (3) months, stockpiles are to be a maximum of

three metres and a maximum batter slope of 1:2 (vertical:horizontal) is to be maintained to preserve

biological viability and reduce soil deterioration where possible. Topsoil will preferably be stored in

previously cleared areas. Stockpiles will be clearly identified with enough signage to reduce the

likelihood of vehicular interaction, contamination and soil loss.

Management of Runoff Water

Runoff water that is generated on site in dirty water catchments is either treated or diverted through

sediment management controls (refer Appendix A) to minimise the impact on the surrounding

environment.

The Blue Book (Landcom, 2004) states that “…ensuring that pollution does not occur to downslope

receiving waters is essential. To this end, treated discharge waters should not contain more than 50

milligrams per litre of suspended solids in the design rainfall event. More stringent requirements

might be necessary in particularly sensitive environments or, where applicable, can be required by

Council’s storm water management plan. Of course, all practicable measures to reduce pollution

should be taken for storm events beyond the design event” (refer to Chapter 6 – Sediment and Waste

Control, Blue Book (Landcom, 2004).

In addition, the Blue Book states that “The actual discharge should be considerate of the loads

normally carried in the receiving waters, including those during and following storm events. Any

fluvial processes within these waters will have reached equilibrium considerate of those loads.

Reducing them significantly below these levels can cause streams to become “hungry” and erode

their own bed and banks; whilst increasing them significantly can result in degradation of

ecosystems” (refer to Chapter 6 – Sediment and Waste Control, the Blue Book (Landcom, 2004).

If necessary, flocculation will be used to improve the quality of sediment laden water to less than

50mg/L of Total Suspended Solids (TSS) prior to discharge (in accordance with the Blue Book).

9 Site Specific Control Measures

Erosion and sediment control plans (Appendix A) have been designed for the project site and construction site compound to control and manage sediment through the construction and maintenance of a range of structures designed to prevent the uncontrolled discharge of surplus water off site. The structures will include:

▪ Clean water diversion drains;

▪ Catch drains;

▪ Sediment dams;


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▪ Sediment fences and other temporary controls.

These erosion and sediment control plans will be implemented prior to commencing any works or as soon as practicable during early stages of the works. These controls will be maintained throughout the project duration until sufficient stabilisation of disturbed areas is achieved to prevent any further soil erosion.

The objective of these controls is to maximise similarities between pre-development and post development drainage networks. That is, the sediment loading and flowrates from disturbed areas will not exceed those that would have occurred from the pre-developed catchment areas. Where implemented, the adequacy of any controls will continually be assessed by the Project Environmental Representative (PER).

Permanent Drainage Measures

Permanent drainage will be installed as soon as practicable during construction. This permanent

drainage will direct all water to a sediment trap (refer Appendix A). This trap will be inspected on a

monthly basis as a part of the monthly environmental inspection. This trap will be cleaned as required

where sediment is found to have accumulated within the tank. Cleaning will be via a vacuum truck

or other suitable method.

Clean Water Diversion Drains

Clean water diversion diversions will be constructed upslope of areas to be disturbed to convey clean

water runoff away from disturbed areas and prevent water from entering active areas and the dirty

water systems. This clean water runoff will be diverted into stormwater systems surrounding the site.

Catch Drains

Catch drains will be established to convey runoff from the disturbed areas to sediment controls.

Temporary Controls

Sediment fences, sediment traps, rock check dams and other temporary erosion and sediment

control measures from the “Blue Book” will be installed in advance of, or in conjunction with,

earthworks to prevent sediment laden water leaving the site or entering clean water systems. These

temporary controls are intended to be used for short periods whilst more permanent erosion and

sediment control structures are being implemented, or during emergency scenarios where

permanent structures are not deemed appropriate.

Sediment fences and other temporary controls will be designed and installed in accordance with the

“Blue Book”. Where necessary, sediment fences or other temporary controls are to be installed

immediately downstream of the areas to be disturbed. Sediment fences are to be installed along

contours if practicable and where possible, the upslope catchment should have a grade of 1V:2H

(vertical:horizontal). Sediment fences are to be constructed using geotextile fabric with structural

posts to be placed no more than 1.5 metres apart. Sediment fences are not to be installed in high

flow areas where the effectiveness of the fences may be impeded (e.g. perpendicular across drains).


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Where practicable, the catchment areas of sediment fences and other temporary controls are to be

limited by constructing the fences or other controls with small returns at 20 metre intervals to create

smaller contributing sub-catchments. This is necessary as sediment fences and other temporary

controls are prone to failure in larger storm events and should be designed to ensure a maximum of

50L/s passes through the sediment fence during a storm event, as per the “Blue Book” design criteria

(Landcom, 2004).

10 Training

Effective implementation of this plan and on-site erosion and sediment control measures depends on the competency of the Project workforce and its contactors. General awareness training will be provided to all new employees and contractors via the Project environmental induction and an Erosion and Sediment Control toolbox presentation. Additional training and instruction will be provided to employees and contractors on an as-required basis.

11 Monitoring

Inspections

The Project Environmental Representative will conduct weekly inspections of all erosion and sediment control measures in conjunction with the Site Supervisor for each work area. Inspections of controls will also be undertaken as soon as practicable after high rainfall events (greater than 5mm of rainfall in 24 hours).

The objectives of the ongoing monitoring are to ensure:

▪ That erosion and sediment control structures are inspected at a frequency commensuratewith the level of risk that each of the respective structures address;

▪ Maintenance works are conducted as required;

▪ Sediment and erosion control features are checked prior to high rainfall events; and

▪ That the program of erosion and sediment works implemented and the erosion and sedimentcontrol structures are effective.

Inspections will include:

▪ Water levels and general water quality in the settlement trap and sediment dams;

▪ Silt build-up in the settlement trap and sediment dams;

▪ Scouring or erosion in drainage lines;

▪ The integrity of installed structures;

▪ The presence of hydrocarbons in structures or drainage lines; and

▪ Rehabilitation progress of disturbed areas.

All inspections will be recorded in the Project’s Project Pack Web (PPW).

Corrective Actions

Environmental incidents will be managed in accordance with Section 7.5.2 of the Construction

Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).


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Where a failure of erosion and sediment control structures has occurred, or an inspection identifies

a non-conformance with this plan, an incident/non-conformance report will be generated via the John

Holland Event Tracker (JHET) System and actions allocated to the responsible person.

Any potentially high risk non-conformances identified during inspections will be reported immediately

to the Site Supervisor responsible for the area in question for urgent action. The Project

Environmental Representative will assess the effectiveness of any remedial actions at the next site

inspection.

12 Reporting

Project reporting will be undertaken in accordance with Appendix 6 of the CEMP.

13 Complaints and Incident Management

Complaints and incidents will be managed in accordance with Sections 7.5.1 and 7.5.2 of the CEMP.

Appendix A – Lismore Base Hospital Stage 3C Erosion andSediment Control Plan


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Lismore Base Hospital Stage 3C

Construction Environmental Management Plan LBH-PP-JH-Y-0004-09-CEMP Page 75 of 112


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Appendix B - Drawings of Typical Erosion and Sediment Control Structures

Catch/Diversion Drain


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Silt Fence


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Sediment Dam – Cross Section


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Sediment Dam – Plan


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Rock Check Dam


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Cultural Heritage Management


JH-ECP-ENV-003


A 21/05/2014 B. McGuinessBrett

Popham

Brett

Popham Initial issue

B 06/05/2015 B. McGuinessBrett

Popham

Brett

Popham

Revised to include stage 3Cworks

C 22/05/2015 B. McGuinessBrett

Popham

Brett

Popham

Revised following DLCS

audit

D 12/09/2016 M.PatelBrett

Popham

Brett

Popham

Revised for Stage 3Cand Early works

F 08/05/2018 M. SawyerBrett

Popham

Brett

Popham

Revised for updated North

Tower scope

G 14/09/2018 M. SawyerBrett

Popham

Brett

Popham

Reviewed for NTX,

branding updated


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Contents

1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 85

2 References ................................................................................................................. 87

3 Performance Criteria ................................................................................................. 88

4 Actions ....................................................................................................................... 88

5 Monitoring .................................................................................................................. 89

6 Reporting ................................................................................................................... 89

7 Corrective Actions .................................................................................................... 89


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1 Introduction

This Cultural Heritage Management Environmental Control Plan has been developed for the Lismore Base Hospital (LBH) Redevelopment – Stage 3C Main Building Works.




A Heritage Impact Statement prepared by City Plan Services (January 2015) reviewed the heritage value of the Lismore Base Hospital, investigated the presence of any heritage places or items within the vicinity of works and also investigated the potential for Aboriginal heritage items or places to be impacted by works.

The impact statement found that there was one ‘locally’ listed heritage item “Armstrong House” located at 86 Uralba Street (refer Figure 4). It is not believed that the proposed Lismore Base Hospital redevelopment works will impact on Armstrong House in any way.

The impact statement did not identify any items or places of Aboriginal heritage significance, and concluded that there was no potential for sites or places to be Aboriginal heritage significance to be uncovered during works. Regardless, City Plan Services stated in their impact assessment that a ‘Stop Work’ provision should be communicated to all project personnel in case any heritage items are uncovered during excavation works.



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Figure 3: Armstrong House – 86 Uralba Street, Lismore (Locally heritage listed item – shown in yellow)

2 References

Federal Legislation

▪ Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

State legislation

▪ Heritage Act 1977

▪ National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974


▪ Not applicable

Standards / Codes

▪ Not applicable


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Other Documentation

▪ Not applicable


1. Construction activities undertaken in accordance with this ECP

2. No impacts to cultural heritage items, sites or areas

3. Compliance with relevant permits any directions given by City Plan Services

4 Actions


Responsible When

Accidental Finds Procedure

An ‘accidental find’ is a cultural heritage object or area that has not previously been identified during the initial cultural heritage survey or inspections.

1

If cultural heritage is found, or suspected to be found during works, John Holland must:

• Stop work immediately• Remove all workers from the area• Cordon off the area using flagging• Notify the Site Supervisor, Project Environmental

Representative and City Plan Services (02 8270-3500)

• City Plan Services will contact the Office ofEnvironment and Heritage to gain advice onappropriate management measures.

• Implement Office of Environment and Heritageadvice prior to resuming works

PER

Site Supervisor

During discovery of

cultural heritage find

Discovery of Human Remains

1

In the event of the discovery of human remains John Holland will:

• STOP WORK and immediately contact thePOLICE

• Secure site

• Also notify the Office of Environment andHeritage.

• Resume works following clearance obtainedfrom the NSW Police.

PER

PM

Site Supervisor

During discovery of

human remains


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5 Monitoring


Responsible When

1. Daily site observations by the PER and Supervisors PER/Supervisors Daily

2. Results for monitoring shall be recorded on the Environmental Management Inspection Checklist

PER Monthly

6 Reporting


Responsible When

1.

In the event of uncovering a cultural heritage item during excavation works, City Plan Services are to be advised immediately on (02) 8270-3500

PER

Supervisor

In the event of an accidental

find

2.

In the event of an incident relating to this ECP, an Environmental Incident Report shall be completed on the JHET and forward to the Project Manager

PER Following incident



In the event of a breach of this ECP

A breach of this ECP may occur if a cultural heritage item is accidentally uncovered and notification not given to City Plan Services.

1. The Supervisor shall immediately notify the PER that a breach of thisECP has occurred

2. The PER shall immediately notify City Plan Services and seek adviceon rectification

3. John Holland shall adhere to any advice and direction provided by theCity Plan Services and Monitor (if applicable)

4. The PER shall complete an Environmental Incident Report on JHETand forward to the Project Manager.

Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan


JH- ECP-ENV-004


A 11/06/2014 Resonate

Acoustics

Brian

McGuiness

Brett


B 06/05/2015 Resonate

Acoustics

Brian

McGuiness

Brett

Popham

Revised to include

Stage 3C works

C 16/09/2016 Resonate

Acoustics

Brett

Popham

Brett

Popham


D 17/09/2018 Resonate

Acoustics

Brett

Popham

Brett

Popham

Revised for North Tower


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www.resonate-consultants.com

Lismore Base Hospital Stage 3C Redevelopment Noise and Vibration Management Plan

JH-ECP-ENV-004

S14199RP2 Revision C Wednesday, 19 September 2018

Lismore Base Hospital—Stage 3C Redevelopment—Noise and Vibration Management Plan S14199RP2 Revision C


Document Information

Project Lismore Base Hospital—Stage 3C Redevelopment

Client John Holland

Report title Noise and Vibration Management Plan

Project Number S14199

Author Tom Evans Managing Director p+61 3 9020 3888 m+61 421 279 929 [email protected]

Reviewed by Damien van Raaphorst

Revision Table

Report revision Date Comments

0 15 September 2016 Draft Issue

A 16 September 2016 For Issue

B 17 September 2018 Updated 2018 Issue

C 19 September 2018 Minor Amendments



Glossary A-weighting A spectrum adaption that is applied to measured noise levels to represent human

hearing. A-weighted levels are used as human hearing does not respond equally at all frequencies.

Day 7 am to 6 pm Monday to Saturday and 8 am to 6 pm Sundays and Public Holidays.

dB Decibel—a unit of measurement used to express sound level. It is based on a logarithmic scale which means a sound that is 3 dB higher has twice as much energy. We typically perceive a 10 dB increase in sound as a doubling of that sound level.

dB(A) Units of the A-weighted sound level.

Evening 6 pm to 10 pm any day.

Feasible As defined by the ICNG, a mitigation or management is feasible if it is capable of being put into practice or of being engineered within the project constraints such as safety and maintenance.

Frequency (Hz) The number of times a vibrating object oscillates (moves back and forth) in one second. Fast movements produce high frequency sound (high pitch / tone), but slow movements mean the frequency (pitch/tone) is low. 1 Hz is equal to 1 cycle per second.

ICNG Interim Construction Noise Guideline

L10 Noise level exceeded for 10 % of the measurement time.

L90 Noise level exceeded for 90 % of the measurement time. The L90 level is commonly referred to as the background noise level.

Leq Equivalent Noise Level—Energy averaged noise level over the measurement time.

Lmax The maximum noise level measured.

Lw Sound power level—the total sound emitted by a source, quantified in dB re 10-12 W.

Night 10 pm to 7 am Monday to Saturday and 10 pm to 8 am Sundays and Public Holidays.

Noise Management Level (NML)

Noise level, based on background noise, above which reasonable and feasible mitigation measures are to be implemented.

Out of Hours Work (OoHW) Construction work planned for outside of standard work hours.

RBL Rating Background Level—the median value of the assessment background level for the period over all of the days measured. There is therefore an RBL value for each period (day, evening and night).

Reasonable As defined by the ICNG, reasonable mitigation and management measures are those where the overall noise benefits outweigh the adverse social, economic and environmental effects, including the cost of the measure.

Standard work hours (Working Day)

Between 7 am and 6 pm, Mondays to Fridays inclusive and between 8 am and 1 pm, Saturdays.



Table of Contents

1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 1 2 Project description ................................................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Project works and site .............................................................................................................................. 2 2.2 Schedule ................................................................................................................................................. 3 2.3 Work hours.............................................................................................................................................. 3

3 Development Consent conditions ............................................................................................................. 4 4 Consultation ............................................................................................................................................ 7

4.1 Consultation during construction .............................................................................................................. 7 4.2 Complaint management system ............................................................................................................... 7

5 Existing environment ............................................................................................................................... 9 5.1 Sensitive receivers .................................................................................................................................. 9 5.2 Existing noise levels ................................................................................................................................ 9

6 Noise and vibration criteria ..................................................................................................................... 10 6.1 Construction noise criteria ...................................................................................................................... 10

6.1.1 Noise Management Levels ........................................................................................................ 10 6.1.2 Highly noise affected ................................................................................................................. 10 6.1.3 Noise character penalties .......................................................................................................... 11 6.1.4 ‘Offensive noise’ ........................................................................................................................ 11

6.2 Construction vibration criteria ................................................................................................................. 12 6.2.1 Structural and cosmetic damage criteria ..................................................................................... 12 6.2.2 Human comfort criteria .............................................................................................................. 12

7 Construction noise assessment .............................................................................................................. 15 7.1 Construction activities ............................................................................................................................ 15 7.2 Construction noise predictions ............................................................................................................... 15

8 Vibration assessment ............................................................................................................................ 19 8.1 Key activities ......................................................................................................................................... 19 8.2 Vibration assessment ............................................................................................................................ 19

9 Noise and vibration management ........................................................................................................... 21 9.1 Consultation .......................................................................................................................................... 21 9.2 Construction hours ................................................................................................................................ 21 9.3 Site management .................................................................................................................................. 22 9.4 Equipment management ........................................................................................................................ 22

10 Compliance management ...................................................................................................................... 23 10.1 Training ............................................................................................................................................ 23 10.2 Inspections and monitoring ................................................................................................................ 23



10.3 Audits ............................................................................................................................................... 24 Appendix A—Typical construction plant .................................................................................................................. 25


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1 Introduction This Noise and Vibration Management Sub Plan (NVMP) forms part of John Holland’s Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for Stage 3C of the Lismore Base Hospital Redevelopment. Construction works can have adverse noise and vibration impacts on sensitive land uses near to the construction works. Management of these impacts requires appropriate community consultation and the implementation of suitable work practices and mitigation measures to minimise noise and vibration as much as is reasonable and feasible. This NVMP has been prepared to address the requirements of the Development Consent for the project. In doing so, this NVMP: • defines the location and type of sensitive land uses in the project area • specifies Noise Management Levels (NMLs) at sensitive receivers • specifies vibration criteria at sensitive receivers • predicts noise and vibration impacts of construction activities • evaluates the predicted impacts • outlines proactive management initiatives and practical mitigation options. The objectives of the report are to: • address the relevant requirements of the Development Consent for the project • ensure that noise impacts are minimised to the extent practicable during construction • outline appropriate procedures to minimise vibration impacts, particularly on vibration sensitive structures

adjacent to the project area • establish reasonable and practicable mitigation measures to be adopted during construction • minimise impacts on the broader community and local businesses by expediting completion of the project as

much as possible.



2 Project description 2.1 Project works and site Stage 3C of the Lismore Base Hospital Redevelopment involves the continuation of the Redevelopment, with Stage 3A and Stage 3B1 already completed. Stage 3B2 and Stage 3C will include: • removal of the existing Maternity Pod • fitout of six floors of the South Tower constructed as a cold shell during the previous stages • demolition of existing Block A building • construction and fitout of the North Tower (levels 3 – 10) on the footprint of the old Maternity Pod and Block A. The Stage 3C works specifically involve the construction and fit out of four new storeys to the north tower, and associated works to facilitate efficient connectivity between existing, approved and proposed development on the site. The site location and nearest sensitive receivers are shown in Figure 1. Note that three receivers on the eastern side of Little Uralba Street will be used for project facilities, previously identified as receivers 31, 32 and 34. The existing houses have been demolished and temporary containers, site sheds and amenities will be located at this address during construction.

Figure 1 Project site and surrounding receivers (imagery © 2018 Google © 2018 CNES / Astrium)

North Tower

South Tower Hospital area Non-residential Residential Demolished building



2.2 Schedule Table 1 presents the proposed construction schedule. Table 1 Proposed construction schedule

Stage Description Estimated duration

Site establishment Fences, erosion and sediment controls, etc 1 month from site possession

Early works Works including: • Maternity pod removal • Level 8 fitout

4 weeks 5 months

South Tower – fitout Level 6 to 12

Internal fitout works within the previously constructed cold shell building.

Oct 2016 – Sept 2017

Block A demolition Demolition of Block A building. Aug 2017 – Feb 2018

North Tower – structure and fitout works

Shell + core + fitout for North Tower Level 3 to Level 10 March 2018 – early 2020

The expected typical construction plant to be used during each stage is included in Appendix A.

2.3 Work hours In accordance with Development Consent Condition C1, works will be undertaken during the following standard work hours: • between 7 am and 6 pm, Mondays to Fridays inclusive • between 8 am and 1 pm, Saturdays • no work on Sundays or Public Holidays. Works will only be undertaken outside these times where: • the delivery of materials is required outside these hours by the Police or other authorities • it is required in an emergency to avoid the loss of life, damage to property and/or to prevent environmental

harm • the variation has been approved in advance in writing by the Director-General or his nominee.



3 Development Consent conditions The Development Consent conditions relevant to this NVMP are presented in Table 2 for Stage 3C, with the Development Consent conditions based on those issued for Stage 3B as a whole on 1 May 2015. A reference is provided to the Section(s) of this plan where the condition is addressed. Table 2 Development Consent conditions relevant to this NVMP for Stage 3C

Condition Requirements NVMP Section

B23 – Noise and Vibration Management Plan

The applicant shall prepare and implement Noise and Vibration Management Plans for construction of the hospital facilities and the car park and these plans must:

All

a) be prepared by a suitably qualified expert; NVMP author and reviewer are both Members of Australian Acoustical Society, each with over 10 years of experience.

b) be prepared in consultation with council and in accordance with EPA guidelines; Section 6

c) describe the measures that would be implemented to ensure: • best management practice is being employed; • compliance with the relevant conditions of this approval;

Section 9

d) describe the proposed noise and vibration management measures in detail; Section 9

e) include strategies that have been developed with the community, including all noise sensitive receivers where noise levels exceed the noise management level, for managing high noise generating works;

Section 9

f) describe the community consultation undertaken to develop the strategies in e) above; Section 4.1

g) evaluates and reports on the effectiveness of the noise and vibration management measures; Section 10

h) include a complaints management system that would be implemented for the duration of the project. Section 4.2




C1 – Hours of Work The hours of construction, including the delivery of materials to and from the Subject Site, shall be restricted as follows: a) between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays inclusive; b) between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm, Saturdays; c) no work on Sundays and public holidays; d) works may be undertaken outside these hours where:

(i) the delivery of materials is required outside these hours by the Police or other authorities; (ii) it is required in an emergency to avoid the loss of life, damage to property and/or to prevent environmental

harm; (iii) variation is approved in advance in writing by the Director-General or his nominee.

Section 2.3 Section 9.1

C2 – Hours of Work The applicant shall schedule rock breaking, rock hammering, sheet piling, pile driving and any similar activity only between the following hours unless otherwise approved by the Director-General: a) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Monday to Friday; b) 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday; and c) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Saturday.

Section 9.1

C11 – Construction Noise Management

The development shall be constructed with the aim of achieving the construction noise management levels detailed in the Interim Construction Noise Guideline (Department of Environment and Climate Change, 2009). All feasible and reasonable noise mitigation measures shall be implemented and any activities that could exceed the construction noise management levels shall be identified and managed in accordance with the NVMP.

Section 6 Section 7 Section 9


If the noise from a construction activity is substantially tonal or impulsive in nature (as described in Chapter 4 of the NSW Industrial Noise Policy), 5 dB(A) must be added to the measured construction noise level when comparing the measured noise with the construction noise management levels.

Section 6 Section 7


Wherever practical, and where sensitive receivers may be affected, piling activities are completed using bored piles. If driven piles are required they must only be installed where outlined in a NVMP.

Section 9





Any noise generated during the construction of the development must not be offensive noise within the meaning of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act, 1997.

Section 6

C15 – Vibration Criteria

Vibration caused by construction at any residence or structure outside the Subject Site must be limited to: a) for structural damage vibration, German Standard DIN 4150 Part 3 Structural Vibration in Buildings. Effects on

Structures; and b) for human exposure to vibration, the evaluation criteria set out in the Environmental Noise Management

Assessing Vibration: a Technical Guideline (Department of Environment and Conservation, 2006). c) Vibratory compactors must not be used closer than 30 metres from residential buildings unless vibration

monitoring confirms compliance with the vibration criteria specified above. d) These limits apply unless otherwise outlined in a Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan, approved

by the Director-General.

Section 6 Section 8 Section 9

Lismore Base Hospital—Stage 3C Redevelopment—Noise and Vibration Management Plan

S14199RP2 Revision C


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4 Consultation 4.1 Consultation during construction Residences and other receivers

Consultation will be undertaken with the occupants of residences and other receivers (e.g. commercial and

educational buildings) for activities where noise levels are predicted to exceed the Noise Management Levels (NMLs)

and/or vibration levels are predicted to exceed human comfort criteria.

This consultation will be provided, as relevant, in the form of a letter (similar to project newsletter) including

information on:

• The expected duration of the activities and the proposed times at which they will occur.

• The expected noise and/or vibration impact.

• Mitigation and management measures (including monitoring) being implemented on site.

• Site contact details.

Where residences are predicted or measured to be highly noise affected as defined by the ICNG (noise level greater

than 75 dB(A) Leq,15min), then additional consultation will be undertaken to:

• Determine times at which the occupant is least and most sensitive to noise.

• Include respite periods in accordance with Section 9 of this NVMP.

Hospital areas

For construction activities where noise levels are predicted to exceed the NMLs and/or vibration levels are predicted

to exceed human comfort criteria at adjoining areas of the Hospital, consultation will be undertaken with the

management of the affected area.

This will include:

• Use of the Disruption Notice process that includes consultation with the LHD (Local Health District)

representative.

• Informing them of the expected duration of the activities and the proposed times at which they will occur.

• Informing them of the expected noise and/or vibration impact.

• Informing them of mitigation and management measures (including monitoring) being implemented on site.

• Consulting with them regarding times at which they may be most sensitive to noise and vibration, and whether

they would be willing to accept a longer overall construction schedule to avoid construction during certain

periods.

• Providing them with site contact details.

4.2 Complaint management system Clearly visible signage will be erected on the perimeter of the site identifying key site contact details for community

members. A complaints/site queries phone number will be established which is available during work hours.

A complaint management procedure will be implemented, including the following processes as a minimum:

1) Assess whether the issue can be resolved easily and take immediate action if possible.

2) If not, assess the construction site and activities and determine whether there is any reason to believe the

exposure of receivers is higher than anticipated.

3) Undertake monitoring of noise or vibration (where this is an appropriate response, such as for severe or

persistent complaints).

4) Ensure that the appropriate consultation has been undertaken for the activity based on predicted and/or

measured noise and vibration levels.




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5) If step 3 is correct, no further site actions are required (proceed to step 7).

6) If step 3 is incorrect, implement all feasible and reasonable mitigation measures.

7) Advise complainant of actions undertaken.

A complaint register will be maintained, including name and address of complainant, nature of complaint, time and

date of complaint, outcomes of investigations and any remedial actions undertaken. All complaints will be advised to

the Principal immediately and included in monthly reports issued to the client.




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5 Existing environment 5.1 Sensitive receivers The Lismore Base Hospital is surrounded by a number of residential and commercial buildings. The locations are

summarised in Figure 1, with numbers and type of receiver based on the Lismore Base Hospital, Stage 3A Redevelopment – Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment, prepared by AECOM and dated 14 July 2013. This

assessment is still relevant to the management of construction noise as part of Stage 3C.

The commercial receivers identified primarily include consulting rooms and offices. A childcare centre is located on

Uralba Street near the site for the temporary car park (Receiver 55).

In addition to the locations around the Hospital, adjacent areas of the Hospital will also be noise sensitive at times

when they are operating. The nearest areas of the Hospital that may be affected include:

• noise sensitive areas (wards / operating theatres) in Block A and Block C

• Cath Lab in Block C

• Main Entry and coffee shop area

• South Tower occupied Level 4 (Renal) and Level 5 (Emergency and Imaging)

• Secure Mental Health

• Areas adjacent to refurbishment zones and Block A during demolition.

5.2 Existing noise levels AECOM has previously measured noise levels at the two locations around the Lismore Base Hospital shown in Table

3. The measured rating background level (RBL) and average ambient (LAeq) noise levels are presented in Table 3.

Table 3 Measured noise levels from Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment

Location RBL, dB(A) Average ambient level, dB(A)

Day1 Evening2 Night3 Day1 Evening2 Night3

1 – Little Uralba St 45 43 43 54 47 47

2 – Uralba St 50 48 45 62 61 54

(1) Day – 7 am to 6 pm Monday to Saturday and 8 am to 6 pm Sundays and Public Holidays.

(2) Evening – 6 pm to 10 pm any day.

(3) Night – 10 pm to 7 am Monday to Saturday and 10 pm to 8 am Sundays and Public Holidays.

The monitoring indicates that noise levels were higher on Uralba Street due to road traffic. The noise levels on Little

Uralba Street were lower and are considered more typical of the background levels at the neighbouring residential

land uses. The residences on Little Uralba Street are most relevant to the construction noise assessment for the

Stage 3C works.




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6 Noise and vibration criteria 6.1 Construction noise criteria 6.1.1 Noise Management Levels The ICNG prescribes noise-affected NMLs for construction noise based on the pre-construction RBLs at residences.

The noise-affected NML represents the level at which there may be some community reaction to construction noise.

Where the NMLs are predicted or measured to be exceeded, then all feasible and reasonable work practices to meet

the noise affected NML should be applied. The potentially impacted residents should also be informed of the works

being carried out, the expected noise levels and duration, and contact details for the site.

The project-specific NMLs for residences as part of the Lismore Base Hospital Redevelopment are presented in Table

4. Note that NMLs for works during evening and night time hours are presented for information, although works are

only intended to be carried out during standard work hours.

Table 4 Project-specific NMLs for residences

Receiver type Period NML, dB(A) Leq,15min

Residences

Standard work hours 55

Evening 48

Night time 48

There are also a number of non-residential receivers adjacent to the project site such as adjoining hospital areas and

office buildings. The ICNG recommends internal and external NMLs for these areas as summarised in Table 5. Note

that where an internal NML has been specified for hospital areas, 25 dB(A) has been added to represent the external

NML to reflect the typical effect of a closed window with minimum 6 mm thick glazing.

Table 5 Project-specific NMLs for non-residential land uses

Receiver type Internal NML, dB(A) Leq,15min External NML, dB(A) Leq,15min

Hospital wards and operating theatres 45 70

Classrooms and educational areas 45 70

Offices, retail outlets n/a 70

Industrial premises n/a 75

6.1.2 Highly noise affected Residential noise sensitive receivers are defined by the ICNG to be highly noise affected where the measured or

predicted construction noise level exceeds 75 dB(A) Leq,15min.

Where residences are highly noise affected as a result of construction works, the relevant authority may require

respite periods by restricting the hours for which high noise construction activities can occur. In doing so, the relevant

authority would consider:

• times identified by the community when they are less sensitive to noise

• if the community is prepared to accept a longer period of construction in exchange for restrictions on

construction times.




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6.1.3 Noise character penalties In accordance with Development Consent Condition C12, predicted or measured construction noise levels are to have

a 5 dB(A) penalty applied to them if they are substantially tonal or impulsive as determined in accordance with the

NSW Industrial Noise Policy (INP).

Tonal noise is noise where the level in a one-third octave band exceeds the level in both the adjoining bands by:

• 5 dB or more if the centre frequency of the band containing the tone is above 400 Hz

• 8 dB or more if the centre frequency of the band containing the tone is 160 to 400 Hz inclusive

• 15 dB or more if the centre frequency of the band containing the tone is below 160 Hz.

Impulsive noise is defined as noise where the difference in A-weighted maximum noise levels measured using a ‘Fast’

response is more than 2 dB below the same measure using the ‘Impulse’ response.

6.1.4 ‘Offensive noise’ Development Consent Condition C14 states that:

Any noise generated during the construction of the development must not be offensive noise within the meaning of the

Protection of the Environment Operations Act, 1997.

The POEO Act defines “offensive noise” as:

a) that, by reason of its level, nature, character or quality, or the time at which it is made or any other circumstances:

i. is harmful to (or is likely to be harmful to) a person who is outside the premises from which it is emitted, or

ii. interferes unreasonably with (or is likely to interfere unreasonably with) the comfort or repose of a person who is

outside the premises from which it is emitted, or

b) that is of a level, nature, character or quality prescribed by the regulations or that is made at a time, or in any other

circumstances prescribed by the regulations.

“Offensive noise” under the POEO Act is therefore an assessment that is not defined by an objective noise criterion

but relates to the unbiased judgement of an Authorised Officer.

It is our opinion that construction noise managed in accordance with the ICNG as outlined in the preceding section

would not be considered “offensive noise”.




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6.2 Construction vibration criteria 6.2.1 Structural and cosmetic damage criteria Development Consent Condition C15 references German Standard DIN 4150-1999, Part 3 – Structural vibration – Effects of vibration on structures (DIN 4150-3) for the assessment of potential effects vibration from construction work

on buildings.

The ‘safe limits’ specified by DIN 4150-3 are summarised in Table 6. The values are specified as maximum levels

measured in any direction at the foundation, and are not to be exceeded during construction works.

Table 6 Structural and cosmetic damage criteria

Group Type of structure

Vibration velocity (PPV) in mm/s

At foundation, at a frequency of: Vibration at horizontal plane of

highest floor <10 Hz 10 – 50 Hz 50 – 100 Hz

1 Commercial and industrial

buildings 20 20 to 40 40 to 50 40

2 Residential buildings 5 5 to 15 15 to 20 15

3 Particularly sensitive buildings

(e.g. heritage-listed) 3 3 to 8 8 to 10 8

Note: For frequencies above 100 Hz, the higher values in the 50 – 100 Hz column should be used.

A search of the NSW heritage database indicates:

• no State heritage-listed structures in the immediate vicinity of the project

• the nearest local heritage-listed structure is Armstrong House (Receiver 26 on Figure 1) which is further from

the works than other residential structures.

Based on the above, the residential criteria from Table 6 (Group 2 criteria) are most relevant to the assessment of

potential structural and cosmetic damage due to construction vibration.

DIN 4150-3 recommends these values as maximum levels of short-term construction vibration, at which experience

has shown that damage that reduces the serviceability of structures will not occur due to vibration effects. A reduction

in serviceability of the structure is deemed to have occurred if:

• cracks form in plastered surfaces of walls

• existing cracks in the building are enlarged

• partitions become detached from loadbearing walls or floors.

6.2.2 Human comfort criteria Vibration criteria for human comfort are more stringent than vibration criteria for building structural and cosmetic

damage.

Development Consent Condition C15 specifies that vibration from construction works be assessed under Assessing Vibration – a technical guideline (the Guideline). The vibration assessment criteria defined in the Guideline are for

human comfort and represent goals that, where predicted or measured to be exceeded, require the application of all

feasible and reasonable mitigation measures. Where the maximum value cannot be feasibly and reasonably

achieved, the operator would need to negotiate directly with the affected community.




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The Guideline defines vibration assessment criteria for continuous, impulsive and intermittent vibration. Vibration can

be classed according to the following definitions:

• Continuous vibration: continues uninterrupted for a defined period. Applies to continuous construction activity

such as tunnel boring machinery.

• Impulsive vibration: rapid build up to a vibration peak followed by a damped decay or the sudden application of

several cycles of vibration at approximately the same magnitude providing that the duration is short. Applies to

very occasional construction activities that create distinct events such as the occasional dropping of heavy

equipment.

• Intermittent vibration: interrupted periods of continuous vibration (such as a drill) or repeated periods of

impulsive vibration (such as a pile driver).

The majority of construction works as part of the Lismore Base Hospital Redevelopment would be expected to be

continuous or intermittent in nature.

Table 7 presents the management levels for continuous and impulsive vibration at different land uses. The

management levels specified here are as overall unweighted peak vibration velocity levels. The Guideline specifies

the management levels as suitable for vibration sources predominantly in the frequency range 8 – 80 Hz as would be

expected for construction vibration.

Table 7 Daytime RMS velocity management levels for continuous and impulsive vibration

Receiver

Continuous vibration – Peak vibration velocity, mm/s

Impulsive vibration – Peak vibration velocity, mm/s

Preferred Maximum Preferred Maximum

Critical areas – e.g. operating

theatres 0.14 0.28 0.14 0.28

Residences – daytime 0.28 0.56 8.6 17

Residences – night time 0.2 0.24 2.8 5.6

Offices, educational areas 0.56 1.1 18 36

Workshops 1.1 2.2 18 36

For intermittent vibration, the Vibration Dose Value (VDV) is used as the metric for assessment as it accounts for the

duration of the source, which will occur intermittently over the assessment period. The VDV management levels at

different land uses for intermittent vibration sources are presented in Table 8.

Table 8 VDV management levels for intermittent vibration

Receiver VDV – intermittent vibration, m/s1.75

Preferred Maximum

Critical areas – e.g. operating theatres 0.1 0.2

Residences – daytime 0.2 0.4

Residences – night time 0.13 0.26

Offices, schools, places of worship 0.4 0.8

Workshops 0.8 1.6




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Note that the criteria for operating theatres are expected to be suitable for the majority of operating theatres at the

Hospital. However, medical imaging equipment such as MRIs or equipment requiring high levels of magnification

(>100X) may still be affected by levels that are compliant with these criteria. We understand that some such

equipment is located within the Emergency Department.




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7 Construction noise assessment 7.1 Construction activities Table 9 presents the typical construction activities for the different stages of construction, and the typical range of

sound power levels for each stage based on normal operating scenarios.

Table 9 Typical construction activities

Stage Description Typical LW, dB(A)

Site establishment Fences, erosion and sediment controls, etc 101 – 115

Early works Works including:

• Maternity pod removal

• Level 8 fitout

107 – 117

Block A demolition

works

Demolition of Block A building. 107 – 117

North Tower

Structure

Shell + core for North Tower 108 – 119

Fitout – North and

South Towers

Internal fitout works within the previously constructed cold

shell South Tower building (Levels 6 to 12) and the North

Tower.

109 – 117

Note that the typical sound power levels include a 5 dB(A) penalty for tonal and/or impulsive noise where relevant in in

accordance with Development Consent Condition C12. The assumed sound power levels for each item of plant during

each stage are included in Appendix A.

7.2 Construction noise predictions A noise model of the construction site was developed in SoundPLAN version 7.3 environmental noise modelling

software. Construction noise levels were predicted using the typical highest sound power levels for each stage and

based on neutral weather conditions during daytime works.

Note that the predicted noise levels are representative of a typical worst case scenario but there will be variations in

construction noise levels as activities on site change and the positions of activities change relative to receivers and

shielding provided by structures around the site.

Predicted noise levels for the fitout and refurbishment phase have also assumed a 10 dB(A) reduction (nominal inside

to outside attenuation) due to works occurring inside the structure.

Table 10 presents the predicted typical worst case construction noise levels for each receiver and for each stage.

Predicted noise levels exceeding the relevant NML are highlighted in bold type.




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Table 10 Predicted typical worst case construction noise levels

Receiver NML, dB(A)

Predicted typical worst case construction noise level, dB(A)

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Bloc

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Nort

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Fito

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Residential receivers

1 55 47 49 49 51 <45

2 55 47 49 49 51 <45

3 55 48 50 50 52 <45

4 55 49 51 51 53 <45

5 55 49 51 51 53 <45

6 55 47 49 49 51 <45

7 55 47 49 49 51 <45

8 55 49 51 51 53 <45

13 55 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

14 55 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

25 55 <45 <45 <45 <45 48

26 55 <45 <45 <45 <45 48

27 55 <45 <45 <45 <45 48

28 55 <45 47 47 49 <45

30 55 <45 46 46 48 46

33 55 57 59 59 61 47

35 55 69 71 71 73 58

36 55 59 61 61 63 48

37 55 67 69 69 71 56

38 55 64 66 66 68 53

39 55 58 60 60 62 47

40 55 60 62 62 64 49

41 55 59 61 61 63 48

42 55 55 57 57 59 <45

43 55 52 54 54 56 <45

44 55 56 58 58 60 47

45 55 52 54 54 56 <45




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Receiver NML, dB(A)


Site

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Bloc

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Nort

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Fito

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46 55 52 54 54 56 <45

47 55 57 59 59 61 46

48 55 49 51 51 53 <45

49 55 54 56 56 58 <45

50 55 52 54 54 56 <45

51 55 53 55 55 57 <45

52 55 <45 47 47 49 <45

54 55 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

56 55 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

57 55 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

58 55 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

59 55 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

60 55 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

61 55 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

62 55 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

63 55 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

64 55 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

65 55 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

66 55 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

67 55 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

Commercial, educational and hospital receivers

9 70 48 50 50 52 <45

10 70 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

11 70 49 51 51 53 <45

12 70 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

15 70 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

16 70 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

17 70 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

18 70 <45 <45 <45 <45 50




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Receiver NML, dB(A)


Site

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Early

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Bloc

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Fito

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19 70 <45 <45 <45 <45 52

20 70 <45 <45 <45 <45 53

21 70 <45 <45 <45 <45 54

22 70 <45 <45 <45 <45 54

23 70 <45 <45 <45 <45 54

24 70 <45 <45 <45 <45 53

29 70 53 55 55 57 47

53 70 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

55 70 <45 <45 <45 <45 <45

68 70 45 47 47 49 48

Block A 70 65 67 67 69 55

Block C / Cath

Lab 70 66 68 68 70 56

Main Entry 70 56 57 57 59 46

The predicted noise levels at residential receivers are highest during the early works (demolition), Block A demolition

and North Tower structure phases.

Noise levels at a number of residential receivers around the Hospital site are predicted to exceed the NMLs.

Construction activities that are predicted to result in the highest noise levels are:

• concrete saw cutting

• rock-breaking

• jackhammering.

All feasible and reasonable mitigation measures will be implemented during these activities as discussed in Section 9.

The predicted construction noise levels also indicate that no residential receivers are expected to be highly noise

affected in accordance with the ICNG, as all predicted noise levels are below 75 dB(A) Leq,15min.

Predicted construction noise levels at commercial receivers comply with the NMLs for commercial receivers although

it should be noted that there may be potential for construction noise to result in some annoyance when internal works

are occurring in relatively close proximity to existing Hospital areas. All feasible and reasonable mitigation measures

will be implemented during relevant works near operating Hospital areas as discussed in Section 9.

Overall, the construction noise assessment indicates that receivers will be exposed to construction noise levels in

excess of the NMLs at times, and mitigation measures will be implemented on site. However, there are also extended

phases of construction (such as the fitout phase) where noise levels are predicted to comply with the NMLs.




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8 Vibration assessment 8.1 Key activities The level of ground vibration generated from construction activities as part of the redevelopment of the Lismore Base

Hospital will depend on the source of the vibration, the distance to the nearest sensitive receivers and site-specific

ground factors affecting vibration transmission.

Key activities that could generate vibration levels in excess of human comfort levels at sensitive receivers are:

• detailed excavation for North Tower

• Block A demolition

• compaction works

• rock-breaking

• jackhammers.

We note that bored piling will be used for the North Tower, significantly reducing vibration levels.

8.2 Vibration assessment Table 11 presents typical safe working distances for relevant construction plant based on typical site attenuation

factors and typical source levels from previous measurements by Resonate and standard vibration source levels from

the Transport for NSW Construction Noise Strategy.

Table 11 Recommended safe working distances for key vibration generating activities

Plant Rating

Typical safe working distance for residences, m

Typical safe working distance for commercial buildings, m

Cosmetic damage

Human comfort

Cosmetic damage

Human comfort

Vibratory roller

< 7t ≥ 10 ≥ 35 ≥ 5 ≥ 15

7t – 12t ≥ 15 ≥ 50 ≥ 5 ≥ 20

≥ 13t ≥ 20 ≥ 75 ≥ 10 ≥ 30

Rock-breaking

Small hammer: 5-12t

excavator ≥ 2 ≥ 10 ≥ 1 ≥ 5

Medium hammer: 12-18t

excavator ≥ 10 ≥ 30 ≥ 5 ≥ 15

Large hammer: 18-34t

excavator ≥ 20 ≥ 70 ≥ 10 ≥ 30

Excavator Crushing jaws attachment

for demolition ≥ 10 ≥ 25 ≥ 5 ≥ 15

Pile boring < 800 mm ≥ 2 – – –

Jackhammer Handheld ≥ 1 –(1) ≥ 1 –(1)

(1) Avoid contact with structure.

Potential vibration impacts as part of the Lismore Base Hospital Redevelopment will primarily need to be managed

during the demolition, bulk excavation and early structure phases. No significant vibration impacts are expected during

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The closest residence is approximately 10 – 20 m from the work site at the southern end of Little Uralba Street. The

Emergency Department (including medical imaging equipment) and other areas of the Hospital are also located within

20 m of the work site. Other than in these areas, sensitive receivers are typically located at least 40 m from the work.

Therefore, the following activities may occur within the safe working distance for human comfort at times during

construction:

• demolition of Block A building

• compaction work using vibratory rollers

• rock-breaking.

While these may cause levels above the human comfort criteria at times, the implementation of reasonable and

feasible mitigation and management measures are expected to limit the impact acceptably given the overall benefit of

the project to the community. It is not expected that the cosmetic damage limits will be exceeded during works as part

of the project.

Where the activities identified above are occurring within the safe working distances identified in Table 11, all

reasonable and feasible mitigation and management measures (including vibration monitoring) are to be implemented

as discussed in Section 9.

Jackhammering is not expected to result in a vibration impact except at areas of the Hospital where there may be a

direct connection to an existing structure or areas adjacent to refurbishment zones. This would only be considered an

issue if jackhammering were occurring on the structure at the time that a nearby highly sensitive area (e.g. imaging

equipment in the Emergency Department) may be in use. Where this occurs, then reasonable and feasible mitigation

measures should be implemented as discussed in Section 9, including consultation with management personnel of

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9 Noise and vibration management As the noise management levels and human comfort vibration management levels are predicted to be exceeded at

the nearest sensitive receivers at times during the construction phase, construction noise and vibration management

measures will need to be implemented in accordance with the ICNG.

Where sensitive receivers are predicted (or measured) to be noise or vibration affected during construction works, all

feasible and reasonable work practices should be implemented to reduce construction noise and/or vibration. An

assessment of reasonable and feasible mitigation measures should be conducted by the site supervisor on a daily

basis during noisy works.

In relation to the implementation of management measures, feasibility addresses engineering consideration regarding

what is practical to build. Reasonableness relates to the application of judgment in arriving at a decision, taking into

account the following factors:

• noise or vibration reduction achieved

• number of receivers who benefit

• cost of the mitigation measure

• delay to schedule and whether the measure will prolong exposure to noise/vibration

• community views

• pre-construction noise and vibration levels at receivers.

The following sections outline noise and vibration management and mitigation measures that will be implemented on

site where reasonable and feasible.

9.1 Consultation Consultation will be undertaken with affected receivers as outlined in Section 4.1.

9.2 Construction hours Construction will be scheduled for the standard hours of:

• between 7 am and 6 pm, Mondays to Fridays inclusive

• between 8 am and 1 pm, Saturdays

• no work on Sundays or Public Holidays.

Works will only be undertaken outside these times where:

• the delivery of materials is required outside these hours by the Police or other authorities

• it is required in an emergency to avoid the loss of life, damage to property and/or to prevent environmental

harm

• the variation has been approved in advance in writing by the Director-General or his nominee.

Additionally, any impulsive works (specifically rock-breaking, rock-hammering, sheet piling and pile driving) will only

be undertaken between the hours of:

• 9 am to midday, Monday to Friday

• 2 pm to 5 pm, Monday to Friday

• 9 am to midday, Saturday.

These works will only be undertaken outside these hours for the same reasons as nominated above for general

construction activities. Note that some supporting activities, such as clearing previously broken out rock, will occur at

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9.3 Site management Site management will include the following:

• Site access routes will be located as far away from noise sensitive receivers as feasible (e.g. Little Uralba

Street). It is noted, however, that access is only possible via Little Uralba Street and therefore there will be

limitations to this management measure.

• Equipment will be located to take advantage of the barriers provided by existing site structures.

• Locating noisy plant as far away from noise sensitive receptors as possible whilst still allowing efficient and

safe completion of the work.

• Care will be taken not to drop materials to cause peak noise events, including from height into a truck.

• Plant known to emit noise strongly in one direction will be orientated so that the noise is directed away from the

nearest noise sensitive areas.

• Machines that are used intermittently will be shut down in the intervening periods between works or throttled

down to a minimum.

• Noisy activities will be concentrated at one location and moved to another as quickly as possible.

• The reversing of vehicles will be minimised to reduce the noise from reversing signals.

• Vehicle warning devices such as horns will not be used as signalling devices.

• Two way radios will be used at the minimum effective volume.

• When work is complete, the noise of packing up plant and equipment and departing from the site will be

minimised.

9.4 Equipment management Equipment management will include the following:

• Selection of lower-noise and vibration plant, equipment and processed (e.g. bored piling rather than impact

piling).

• Equipment will have quality mufflers installed.

• All plant will be well maintained.

• Plant that has high and low vibration operating settings will be run on the lowest feasible setting, where

possible.

• Equipment not in use will be shut down and only equipment of the necessary power/duty should be used to

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10 Compliance management 10.1 Training All employees, contractors and utility staff working on site will undergo site induction training that includes construction

noise and vibration management issues. The induction training will address elements related to Project-specific noise

and vibration management including:

• existence and requirements of this NVMP

• relevant legislation

• construction hours

• location of noise sensitive areas

• general noise and vibration management measures

• complaints reporting

• specific responsibilities to minimise impacts on the community and built environment from noise and vibration

associated with the works.

‘Toolbox talks’ will be held at regular intervals with construction personnel, including discussion of noise and vibration

issues and appropriate on-site behaviour.

10.2 Inspections and monitoring Inspections

Weekly and other routine inspections by the Project Environmental Representative (PER) will occur throughout

construction. These inspections will be undertaken to ensure that mitigation measures are being implemented on site.

Noise monitoring

Noise monitoring will be undertaken in the following circumstances:

• at the commencement of significant works occurring adjacent to critical residential or Hospital locations,

including:

- rock-breaking

- concrete saw cutting

- jackhammering

- impact piling (if relevant)

• in response to a complaint where this is considered an appropriate response.

Where noise monitoring is to occur at a sensitive receiver location, the monitoring will be undertaken at the nearest

relevant sensitive receiver. If monitoring is not able to be undertaken at the receiver, a suitable representative location

will be selected.

The noise monitoring will compare the measured noise levels to the relevant NML for the receiver. The testing method

will include:

• Sound level meter configured for “Fast” time weighting and “A” frequency weighting.

• The test environment will be free from reflecting objects where possible. Where the noise monitoring is

conducted within 3.5 metres of large walls or a building facade, then a reflection correction of up to -2.5 dB(A)

will be applied to remove the effect of increased noise due to sound reflections from such structures.

• The tests will not be carried out during rain or when the wind speed at the test site exceeds 5 m/s at 1.5 m

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• Conditions such as wind velocity, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity and cloud cover will be

recorded. These may be obtained from the nearest Bureau of Meteorology monitoring station or on-site

weather station/observations.

• The monitoring period should be sufficient such that the measured noise levels are representative of the noise

over a 15-minute period.

• At a minimum Leq, Lmax, L10 and L90 noise metrics will be measured and reported.

• The observations of the person undertaking the measurements will be reported including audibility of

construction noise, other noise in the environment and any discernible construction activities contributing to the

noise at the receiver.

Vibration monitoring

Vibration monitoring will be undertaken in the following circumstances:

• of key vibration-intensive works near residential and Hospital areas, including:

- rock-breaking

- vibratory rollers, including where they are used within 30 m of residences

• in response to a complaint where this is considered an appropriate response.

The monitoring results will be used to assess measured vibration levels against the cosmetic damage limits and

human response criteria. Where monitoring indicates that construction vibration may be at risk of exceeding the

cosmetic damage limits, alternative work methods will be implemented.

Vibration monitoring will include the following:

• Monitoring to be conducted at a location representative of or closer to the construction works than the nearest

critical receiver locations.

• Monitoring to be conducted using a tri-axial geophone with a minimum frequency range in general accordance

with DIN 4150-3.

• The peak (PPV) vibration levels from the construction activity will be measured.

• The monitoring will be conducted for a suitable time period to determine the vibration levels generated by the

construction activity.

• The plant will be tested in the settings in which it is expected to operate. For vibratory rollers this may include

both “High” and “Low” settings.

• Where vibration-intensive works are occurring near critical locations, continuous monitoring will be undertaken

with automated email alerts sent to alert staff where relevant criteria may be exceeded.

10.3 Audits Internal audits may be undertaken to assess the effectiveness of noise and vibration management and mitigation

measures, compliance with this NVMP, Development Consent Conditions and other relevant approvals, licenses and

guidelines.




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Appendix A—Typical construction plant




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Plant and equipment sound power levels (Lw)

The following table presents typical sound power levels for construction equipment based on measurements

previously conducted by Resonate and on the database published by the UK Department for Environmental, Food

and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). A typical overall range of sound power levels for each stage is also presented based on

typical operating scenarios, and including any tonal or impulsive penalties considered applicable.

Activity Typical equipment used Typical LW dB(A)

Site establishment

Typical LW 101 – 115

Mobile crane 100

Light delivery vehicle 90

Material and delivery truck 99

Water cart 98

Generator 94

Excavator 106

Concrete saw cutting 114

Water pump 96

Early works – Maternity Pod

removal and Level 8 fitout


Flatbed truck with crane 97


Mobile crane 100


Dump truck 97

Water cart 98

Jackhammer 112


Compressed air equipment (nailguns) 105

Circular saws 112

North Tower Structure


Generator 94

Excavator (40T) 106

Rock-breaker 113

Mobile crane 100

Concrete pump 103

Concrete mixer 101

Concrete truck 106

Mobile electric welding set 101




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Activity Typical equipment used Typical LW dB(A)

Electric hand tool 108

Water pump 96

Jackhammer 112

Bored piling rig 110


Fitout – North and South

Towers


Generator 94

Mobile electric welding set 101

Electric hand tool 108

Jackhammer 112




Block A demolition works




Excavator (40T) 106

Generator 94

Water cart 98


Jackhammer 112

Dump truck 97


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Contents

1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 93

2 Objective .................................................................................................................... 94

3 Legislative and Regulatory Compliance .................................................................. 94

4 Performance Criteria ................................................................................................. 95

5 Responsibilities ......................................................................................................... 95

6 Waste Management Actions ..................................................................................... 95

7 Monitoring ................................................................................................................ 100

8 Reporting ................................................................................................................. 100

9 Incidents & Complaints .......................................................................................... 100

10 Corrective Actions .................................................................................................. 100


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1 Introduction

This Waste Management Environmental Control Plan (ECP) has been developed for the Lismore Base Hospital (LBH) Redevelopment – Stage 3C Main Building Works.




The project will involve earth, road, demolition and building works all of which have the potential to generate significant volumes of waste. This ECP will promote waste minimisation though pre- planning of work and adherence to the waste management hierarchy, additionally this ECP will ensure that all waste is handled and disposed of appropriately and in accordance with relevant legislation.



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2 Objective

▪ Engage waste contractor whom will separate and recycle building waste where possible

▪ To re-use the clean excavated rock as import fill for a local site

▪ Divert waste from landfill via investigating any possible re-use options, in particular demolitionof Block A

▪ Minimise waste generated through construction activities

▪ Ensure all potentially contaminated water is contained and managed on site

▪ Promote minimisation initiatives on site

▪ Ensure all waste is handled and disposed of appropriately and in accordance with relevantlegislation


This list may change subject to scope of works.

Federal Legislation

▪ Not applicable

State legislation



▪ NSW Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2005


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▪ Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 1985


▪ Not applicable

Standards / Codes

▪ AS1940:2004 – The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids

▪ AS3780:1994 – The storage and handling of corrosive substances

▪ AS/NZS 4452:1997 – The storage and handling of toxic substances

▪ Waste Classification Guidelines: Part 1 Classifying Waste (DECC, December 2009)

▪ Resource Recovery Exemptions (Land Application) Guidelines (DECC)

▪ Transport of Dangerous Goods Code


▪ Target 80% of waste generated during construction to be either reused or recycled

▪ Both energy and water use will be minimised where feasible and practical

▪ All wastes generated on site is appropriately stored prior to disposal

▪ Recycle bins are to be set up at strategic positions

▪ Minimise harm to the surrounding environment though the control of on-site litter

5 Responsibilities

The Project Environmental Representative (PER) and Site Supervisors shall be responsible for the day-to-day monitoring of waste management on site:

▪ Implement practical and effective waste management processes and resources;

▪ Review and modify where required, waste management resources and initiatives on aregular basis; and

▪ Monitor community and stakeholder feedback and monitoring results.

6 Waste Classification and Disposal

Using data from the construction of South Tower and applying industry averages, it is estimated that

the construction of North Tower will generate 1150 tonnes of recyclable waste and 510 tonnes of

non-recyclable waste.

All non-hazardous waste (recyclable and non-recyclable) will be disposed of at Northern Rivers

Waste (Lismore NSW). Hazardous waste will be disposed of only at approved, licenced facilities with

compliance/licencing records provided to the Project prior to disposal.

Potential construction wastes for the Lismore Base Hospital project have been classified in

accordance with the NSW Waste Classification Guidelines – Part 1 (Classifying Waste).


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Waste Classification Description Transport/

Disposal Method Tracking Required

Special Waste

▪ Asbestos Waste(potential forunanticipateddiscovery)

Licenced Contractor

No

(Yes, if transported interstate)

Liquid Waste ▪ N/A N/A N/A

Hazardous Waste (Pre-Classified)

▪ Containers havingpreviously heldsubstance of Class 1,3, 4, 5 or 8 (Transportand Dangerous GoodsCode)

▪ Lead Acid or NickelCadmium batteries

▪ Waste oil

Licenced Contractor Yes

Restricted Solid Waste

▪ N/A N/A N/A

General Solid Waste (putrescible)

▪ Putrescible organics▪ Sewerage waste▪ Food waste

Licenced Contractor

No

(Yes if transported interstate)

General Solid Waste (non-putrescible)

▪ Glass▪ Plastic▪ Rubber▪ Plasterboard▪ Ceramics▪ Bricks▪ Concrete▪ Metal▪ Timber▪ Paper▪ Cardboard

▪ Sediment (collected insediment trap devices)

▪ Vegetation▪ Containers previously

containing dangerousgoods that have beenwashed

▪ Drained motor oil filters(mechanically crushed)

▪ Drained oil containers▪ Oil rags▪ Virgin excavated soil

▪ Building and demolitionwaste

▪ Asphalt waste▪ Dried cured concrete

waste

Licenced Contractor No


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7 Waste Tracking

Waste types that require tracking are detailed in the above table in Section 6 and in Schedule 1 of

the NSW Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2005. Wastes of this nature

must be tracked using the NSW online waste tracking system, unless it is being transported interstate

in which case the tracking system nominated by legislation is to be used.

8 Waste Management Actions


Responsible When

1. The project will maintain and conserve the ecological integrity of site by implementing good construction practices at all times.

All project personnel

At all times

2. Store excess materials appropriately (i.e. in a secure and weatherproof area) so that it is available for re-use on site

PER

Project Manager

Site Supervisor

Prior to construction

3. Store waste separately to building materials to avoid the loss of materials with high value through accidental damage or disposal

Site Supervisor At all times

4.

Communicate best waste minimisation practice with site personnel to ensure all are aware of the need to maintain a clean worksite. Construction waste will not litter areas outside the construction site boundary.


5.

Establish a designated waste compound (area) to avoid rubbish being placed in unacceptable areas of the site.

Locations and setup shall be determined taking into account the following:

• Protection from weather

• Location to water

• Accessibility for removal

• Types of waste

Locations, setup and removal shall be provided in the form of a Site Environment Plan.

Signage is to be placed on or near all waste and recycling bins to encourage correct waste separation and disposal where applicable.

PER



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Responsible When

6.

Use a waste contractor who can provide a waste collection, separation, recycling and reporting service. Alternatively, provide separate bins on site for the collection of metal, plasterboard, timber, cardboard, PET (drink bottles), aluminium cans, clean office paper and general waste.

PER


7. Only approved waste contractors shall be used to collect and transport waste and recycling to licensed facilities.

PER


8. Suitable receptacles are to be provided for waste paint and other liquids, recycling of this material is to be arranged where practicable.

PER


9.

Provide and maintain impervious storage bunds for all liquid materials (bunds must be constructed in accordance with Australian Standards, WorkCover and DECC (EPA) requirements.

PER


10.

Remove, stockpile, test and dispose of all hazardous or intractable wastes (including asbestos) and contaminated materials in accordance with the requirements of WorkCover and DECC (EPA). All waste of this type must be tracked using the NSW online waste tracking system.

PER


11.

Soil with traces of hydrocarbons will be managed as general solid waste (non-putrescible), if generally does not contain free-flowing liquid and may be disposed of in the general waste bins once bagged and tied in small quantities. Large quantities will be managed by a licensed waste contractor.

PER


12. No waste shall be burnt or buried on site All personnel At all times

13.

A concrete wash out pit lined with plastic sheeting shall be installed to catch all waste and excess concrete from concrete delivery trucks and concrete boom/line pump trucks. Once the pit is full the hardened waste concrete will be recycled or disposed of.


14. At completion of the project all temporary works must be removed from site by a licensed contractor.

PER

Site Supervisor

At completion of works

15.

Recycle packaging and consult with suppliers to identify opportunities to return excess or damaged materials and reduce packaging requirements (where this can be achieved without loss of product).

PER



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Responsible When

16.

Purchase products with a recycled component where available and cost effective. Where possible, goods will be ordered in bulk to minimise packaging waste, and the use of pre-fabricated components will be investigated and implemented where possible.


17. No litter is to be left on site. All work areas are to maintain good housekeeping daily.

All personnel At all times

18.

Store and dispose of chemicals in accordance with SDS and/or Australian Standards for storage of chemicals and dangerous goods. Empty containers not pre-classified as hazardous substance or dangerous goods may be disposed of as general solid waste (non-putrescible), if no free-flowing liquids are evident per OEH waste classification guideline requirements.

All personnel At all times

19.

Waste storage facilities and spoil placement areas are to be located away from existing drainage lines and have appropriate bunding and drainage mechanisms.


20. Water courses, site drains and water bodies will not be polluted by waste.


21. Prior to disposal of any materials at a landfill the waste must be classified in accordance with the provisions of the POEO Act 1997

PER


22.

Contaminated material including chemical and fuel containers, oil rags and contaminated soil will be removed from the site where practicable, and disposed of in accordance with OEH waste classification guideline requirements.

PER


23.

Approved waste contractors are to provide the following data monthly:

• Date of waste collections

• Description of wastes

• Cross reference to relevant waste transportdocumentation (where applicable)

• Quantity of waste

• Origin of waste

• Destination of waste (for regulated wastes)

• Intended fate of the waste e.g. type of wastetreatment, reprocessing or disposal

PER

Site Supervisor Monthly


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9 Monitoring


Responsible When

1.

Wastes shall be generally monitored on a daily basis to ensure that any materials which may cause land and/or water contamination or create odor problems are removed from site promptly and correctly

PER

Site Supervisor Daily

2. Waste management will be monitored and recorded on the environmental inspection checklist

PER Weekly

10 Reporting


Responsible When

1. Monthly waste quantities shall be entered into the Project’s Project Pack Web

PER Monthly

2. Waste quantities shall be reported monthly via monthly Environmental Reports issued to Client

PER Monthly

11 Incidents & Complaints

Incidents and complaints will be managed in accordance with section 5.5 of the CEMP.



In case of any incident, complaint or non-conformance with this ECP

1. Advise appropriate staff (Supervisor & PER);




• Meetings


• Induction

• Training sessions;



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Site Contamination & Hazardous Substances


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Contents

1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 103

2 Objective .......................................................................................................... 105

3 Legislative and Regulatory Compliance ........................................................ 105

4 Performance Criteria ....................................................................................... 106

5 Unexpected Finds Procedures ....................................................................... 107

5.1 Asbestos ............................................................................................................... 107

5.2 Volatile Contaminants ........................................................................................... 107

6 Dangerous Goods Mitigation and Management Measures .................................. 108

6.1 General Construction ............................................................................................ 108

6.2 Storage, Use and Transport .................................................................................. 109

6.3 Labelling ............................................................................................................... 109

6.4 Spill Response ...................................................................................................... 111

6.5 Disposal ................................................................................................................ 111

7 Incidents and Complaints ............................................................................... 111

8 Training and Awareness ................................................................................. 111

9 Monitoring ........................................................................................................ 112

10 Reporting ......................................................................................................... 112

11 Corrective Actions .......................................................................................... 112


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1 Introduction

This Site Contamination and Hazardous Substances Environmental Control Plan has been developed for the Lismore Base Hospital (LBH) Redevelopment – Stage 3C Main BuildingWorks (the Project).


The LBH site is located in a block that is bound by Uralba Street to the south, Hunter Street to the west, Orion Street to the north and Weaver Street and Little Uralba Streets to the east.


A survey of hazardous materials at the Lismore Base Hospital was undertaken by Noel Arnold and Associates (Ref: C107305:J111111) in July 2012 and Environmental and Laboratory Solutions (ELS) Pty Ltd (Ref: CUS000/00006107F) in November 2014. This assessment did identify asbestos within Block A which is to be demolished and Block C that is to be refurbished. This plan will be implemented during Block A demolition including engagement of qualified hygienist. JH note there remains the risk and possibility that additional asbestos containing materials that could be identified during demolition or refurbishment works

Additionally, Coffey Geotechnics undertook a Stage 1 Environmental Site Assessment of the Lismore Base Hospital site (February 2013 – Ref: GEOTALST01618AO-AD). This assessment did not identify any areas of environmental concern and concluded that additional assessment was not required. This demonstrates that the site is suitable for the proposed use in accordance with Managing Land Contamination: Planning Guidelines SEPP 55 – Remediation of Land. Irrespective, there remains a risk of unexpected finds during excavation works.

This document outlines environmental management practices, protocols and procedures to be implemented should contaminated soils, buried structures or asbestos be identified within the construction area.


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Figure 1: Location of new Stage 3C redevelopment


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2 Objective

This plan sets out the environmental management practices, protocols and procedures required to minimise environmental impacts during planned works at the site.

The objective of the plan is to provide procedures to enable the works to be conducted according to relevant statutory requirements and sound environmental practice, with minimal environmental health impacts.

The plan therefore aims to provide a strategy for the construction works which:

▪ Immediate notification to the Principal on the identification of any suspected hazardousmaterials

▪ Use specialist hygienist to provide to conduct any testing and sampling required and provideadvice as necessary

▪ Is in line with environmental statutory requirements;

▪ Minimises adverse impacts on the site and off-site environment and on public health andsafety during works;

▪ Maximises the protection of workers;


Federal Legislation


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▪ Not applicable

State legislation

▪ Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act)

▪ Contaminated Land Management Act 1997

▪ Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Act 1985

▪ Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000

▪ Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2001

▪ Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act)

▪ Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulations 1996

▪ Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001

▪ Managing Land Contamination – Planning Guidelines SEPP 55 – Remediation of Land1998


▪ Not applicable

Standards / Codes / Policies

▪ AS1216: Class Labels for Dangerous Goods

▪ AS1940: The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids

▪ AS3780: The storage and handling of corrosives

▪ AS3833: The storage and handling of mixed classes of dangerous goods in packages andintermediate bulk containers

▪ AS3833: The storage and handling of mixed classes of dangerous goods in packages andintermediate bulk containers

▪ AS4326: The storage and handling of oxidising agents

▪ State Environmental Planning Policy No. 55: Remediation of Contaminated Land

▪ NEPC National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure(NEPM), 1999

▪ NSW DECC Waste Classification Guidelines, 2008

▪ NSW EPA Assessment, Classification and Management of Liquid and Non-Liquid Wastes,1999

▪ WorkCover NSW Code of Practice: Excavation Work, 2000



2. No impacts to sensitive receivers or personnel as a result of works

3. No complaints or legislative action against the Project as a result of site contamination orhazardous materials management


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5 Unexpected Finds Procedures

5.1 Asbestos

If asbestos is detected in unexpected areas prior to, or during, site development works the following

‘Unexpected Finds Protocol’ will apply:

▪ Upon discovery of suspected asbestos containing material, the Site Manager is to be notifiedand the affected area closed off by the use of barrier tape and warning signs. Warning signsshall be specific to Asbestos Hazards and shall comply with Australian Standard 1319:1994– Safety Signs for the Occupational Environment.

▪ A qualified Occupational Hygienist/OHS Consultant/Environmental Scientist is to be notifiedto inspect the area and confirm the presence of asbestos and to determine the extent ofremediation works to be undertaken. A report detailing this information will be compiled bythe Occupational Hygienist/OHS Consultant/Environmental Scientist and provided to theProject Manager.

▪ The location of identified asbestos material will be surveyed using sub-metre DGPS.

▪ The impacted soil will be classified and disposed of, as a minimum, as asbestos contaminatedwaste at an appropriately licensed waste facility. In dry and windy conditions the stockpile willbe lightly wetted and covered with plastic sheet whilst awaiting disposal.

▪ All work associated with asbestos in soil will be undertaken by a contractor holding a classAS-1 License. WorkCover must be notified 7 days in advance of any asbestos works.

▪ As required, monitoring for airborne asbestos fibres is to be carried out during the soilexcavation in asbestos containing materials.

▪ If the asbestos contaminated filling is disposed off-site documentary evidence (weighbridgedockets) of correct disposal is to be provided to the Project Environmental Representative.

▪ At the completion of the excavation, a clearance inspection is to be carried out and writtencertification is to be provided by an Occupational Hygienist/Environmental Scientist that thearea is safe to be accessed and worked. If required, the filling material remaining in theinspected area can be covered/encapsulated by an appropriate physical barrier layer on non-asbestos containing material prior to sign-off.

▪ Validation samples will be collected from the walls and base of the remedial excavation toconfirm the complete removal of the asbestos containing materials. If asbestospipes/conduits are uncovered, then sampling density will typically comprise one sample per10-20 linear metre (depending on length of pipe).

▪ The sampling locations should be surveyed using a sub-meter DGPS.

▪ Following clearance by an Occupational Hygienist, the area may be reopened for furtherexcavation or construction work.

5.2 Volatile Contaminants

In the unlikely event that significant quantities of volatile compounds are detected, then appropriate

gas mitigation strategies may be required as per ANZECC (1999) Guidelines for the Assessment of

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If volatile contaminants are detected, the nature and extent of the impacts of the volatile

contaminants should be established as a first step before an appropriate remedial strategy is to be

established. If feasible the source material should be removed for off-site disposal.

6 Dangerous Goods Mitigation and Management Measures

6.1 General Construction


Responsible When

1.

Store and handle all dangerous goods (as defined by the Australian Dangerous Goods Code) strictly in accordance with:

a) All relevant Australian standardsb) For liquids, a minimum bund volume of 110% of the

volume of the largest single stored volume within thebund; and

c) The DECC’s Environment Protection ManualTechnical Bulletin Bunding and Spill Management

Project Safety Advisor (PSA)

Project Environmental Representative

(PER)

During construction

2.

All oils, potentially hazardous liquids and chemicals will be stored in bunded areas. They will also be covered and isolated from storm water run-off and on pallets or trays where possible. The bunded areas will be large enough to hold the contents of the largest container stored inside the bund, plus 10% of its volume i.e. 110% of the volume of the largest container.

PSR

PER

During construction

3. Spill kits will be supplied and maintained on site where chemicals are stored or used. Spills will be contained immediately. Refer to Spill Response Procedure below.

PER

Site Supervisors

During construction

4.

All storage areas for hazardous materials will be located an adequate distance away from watercourses and entry points to the storm water system. Spillages will be contained and collected for disposal.

PER

Site Supervisors

During construction

5. Appropriate controls will be put in place for all hazardous and potentially contaminating activities to prevent contamination of watercourses.

PER

Site Supervisor

During construction

6. Maintain dedicated refuelling, chemical storage, and equipment wash down areas.

PSR

PER

Site Supervisors

During construction

7.

Potentially hazardous and contaminating activities including major equipment maintenance/servicing, wash down of construction plant and concrete washout to be conducted in bunding areas away from watercourses and other environmentally sensitive areas.

PSR

PER

Site Supervisors

During construction


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Responsible When

8. Minimise the volume of hazardous chemicals stored on site. Site

Supervisors During

construction

6.2 Storage, Use and Transport


Responsible When

1. All dangerous goods and/or hazardous materials stored on site will be entered into an SDS Register.

PSR During

construction

2.

All dangerous goods and/or hazardous materials will be stored and transported in accordance with their SDS, and where practicable, handled within containment facilities (i.e. bunded areas, leak proof trays) designed to prevent the release of spilt substances to the environment.

PSR

PER

Site Supervisors

During construction

3.

The storage, handling and transport of dangerous goods and/or hazardous materials will comply with legislation and Australian Standards, including but not limited to, containment, placarding and segregation from incompatible materials.

PSR

PER

During construction

4. All vehicles and equipment will be adequately maintained so as to minimise drips/leaks/spills of dangerous goods and/or hazardous materials.

PSR

PER

Site Supervisors

Plant Operators

During construction

5. All storage and handling equipment (i.e. transfer hoses, tanks) will be kept in a well maintained condition.

PSR

PER

Site Supervisors

During construction

6. Transport of dangerous goods to be undertaken under appropriate license.

PSR During

construction

6.3 Labelling


Responsible When

1. All dangerous goods and/or hazardous materials should be stored in approved containers and properly labelled.

PSR

PER

Site Supervisors

During construction


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Responsible When

2. All packaged dangerous goods must be labelled in accordance with the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.

PSR

PER

Site Supervisor

During construction

3. If unmarked drums arrive on-site, or if in doubt as to the constituents of a chemical substance, treat as a hazardous, toxic substance until found otherwise.

PSR

PER

Site Supervisor

During construction

4. Any dangerous goods and/or hazardous materials decanted into a second container must be clearly labelled with the name and safety risks.

PSR

PER

Site Supervisor

During construction


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6.4 Spill Response


Responsible When

1.

In the instance of a substance spill the following shall apply:

• Isolate source and intercept/contain contaminatedmaterial;

• Divert clean water around site

• Clean-up substance with absorbent booms and pads,organic absorbent material and/or absorbent granules;

• Remove contaminated material to a suitable site forremediation/disposal

• Notify the Site Supervisor, PSR and PER immediatelythrough verbal communication;

• Raise an incident report on the JHET system inaccordance with section 7.5.2 of the CEMP;

• If spill is uncontainable or deemed to pose a risk to thehealth of personnel contact emergency servicesimmediately on ‘000’.

All Personnel During

construction

6.5 Disposal


Responsible When

1.

Waste dangerous goods and/or hazardous materials, including empty drums or containers, must be stored in assigned storage areas until they are disposed of in accordance with the SDS.

PSR

PER

Site Supervisors

During construction

2. Waste dangerous goods and/or hazardous materials will be managed and disposed in accordance with the requirements of relevant legislation and industry standards.

PSR

PER

Site Supervisors

During construction

7 Incidents and Complaints

Incidents and complaints will be managed in accordance with Section 7.5 of the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).

8 Training and Awareness

Training and awareness will be ensured in accordance with Section 9 of the CEMP.


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9 Monitoring


Responsible When

1. Daily observation of hazardous substances and associated controls

PSR

PER

Site Supervisors

Daily

2. Monthly inspection of hazardous substances and associated controls

PSR

PER Monthly

10 Reporting


Responsible When

1. All complaints / incidents regarding hazardous substances shall be reported to the Supervisor, PSR and PER immediately.

All Staff


complaint

2. Incident Report shall be completed on the JHET system and forward to the Project Manager.

PER


complaint



In case of any incident or complaint

1. Advise appropriate staff (Supervisor, PSR & PER);




• Meetings


• Induction

• Training sessions;


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