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CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Windsor Bridge Replacement Project

Windsor Bridge Replacement Construction Environmental Management Plan i

Document control File name WBR_CEMP_ Rev 0.DOCX

Report name Windsor Bridge Replacement Construction Environmental Management Plan

Revision number 1

Revision history Revision Date Description Approval

1 17/05/19 Following approval of additional AFA TH

0 14/09/18 For construction DP&E

H 27/08/18 OEH Heritage and DPE Review

G 10/08/18 Update of consultation table

F 9/08/18 Update of consultation table

E 10/07/18 ER & DP&E Review

D 02/07/18 RMS Review

C 26/06/18 RMS Review

B 19/06/18 RMS Review

A 28/05/18 For review

Distribution of controlled copies Copy no. Issued to Version

1 RMS, DP&E, ER H

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Contents 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Background ............................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Purpose of this CEMP ............................................................................................... 1

1.3 Consultation ............................................................................................................. 10

1.4 Certification and approval ........................................................................................ 11

1.5 Distribution ............................................................................................................... 11

1.6 Revision ................................................................................................................... 11

2 Project description .......................................................................................................... 13

2.1 General features ...................................................................................................... 13

2.2 Construction activities and sequence ...................................................................... 15

2.3 Compound and ancillary facilities ............................................................................ 15

2.4 Hours of Operation .................................................................................................. 17

3 Planning .......................................................................................................................... 18

3.1 Project environmental obligations ............................................................................ 18

3.2 Legal and other requirements .................................................................................. 18

3.3 Approvals, permits and licensing ............................................................................. 18

3.4 Environmental aspects and impacts ........................................................................ 20

3.5 Environmental policy ............................................................................................... 20

3.6 Objectives and targets ............................................................................................. 20

3.7 Project refinements .................................................................................................. 22

4 Implementation and operation ........................................................................................ 25

4.1 Environmental management system documentation ............................................... 26

4.2 Resources, roles, responsibilities and authority ...................................................... 29

4.3 Sub-contractor management ................................................................................... 36

4.4 CEMP availability ..................................................................................................... 36

5 Competence, training and awareness ............................................................................ 37

5.1 Environmental induction .......................................................................................... 37

5.2 Toolbox talks, training and awareness .................................................................... 38

5.3 Daily Pre-Start Meetings .......................................................................................... 38

6 Communication ............................................................................................................... 40

6.1 Internal communication ........................................................................................... 40

6.2 External and government authority consultation ..................................................... 40

6.3 Stakeholder and community communication ........................................................... 40

7 Incidents and emergencies ............................................................................................. 42

7.1 Notification ............................................................................................................... 42

8 Inspections, monitoring and auditing .............................................................................. 45

8.1 Environmental inspections ....................................................................................... 45

8.2 Environmental monitoring ........................................................................................ 45

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8.3 Auditing .................................................................................................................... 47

8.4 Compliance tracking program .................................................................................. 49

8.5 Reporting ................................................................................................................. 50

8.6 Non-conformity, corrective and preventative actions ............................................... 52

9 Review and improvement ............................................................................................... 52

10 Documentation ................................................................................................................ 53

10.1 Environmental records ............................................................................................. 53

10.2 Document control .................................................................................................... 53

Tables Table 1-1 CoA requirements for the CEMP ............................................................................. 2

Table 3-1 Licences, Permits and approvals ........................................................................... 18

Table 3-2 Environmental objectives and targets .................................................................... 21

Table 4-1 Environmental management sub plans and strategies .......................................... 26

Table 8-1 Summary of environmental monitoring required by project approval .................... 45

Table 8-2 Audit requirements ................................................................................................. 48

Table 8-3 Compliance Reporting ........................................................................................... 50

Table 8-4 Reporting Requirements ........................................................................................ 51

Appendices Appendix A1 Compliance Tracking Register – legal and contractual for construction

Appendix A2 Environmental aspects and impacts

Appendix A3 Georgiou Environmental policy and ISO 14001 certification

Appendix A4 Sensitive area plans

Appendix A5 RMS incident classification and reporting procedure

Appendix A6 Georgiou nonconformity and corrective and preventative action procedure

Appendix A7 Georgiou auditing, review and inspection standard

Appendix A8 CEMP consultation with relevant Agencies

Appendix B1 Construction traffic management sub plan

Appendix B2 Construction flora and fauna management sub plan

Appendix B3 Construction noise and vibration management sub plan

Appendix B4 Construction soil and water quality management sub plan

Appendix B5 Construction heritage management sub plan

Appendix B6 Construction air quality management sub plan

Appendix B7 Construction waste management sub plan

Appendix B8 Construction contaminated land management plan

Appendix B9 Coal tar management plan

Appendix B10 Construction Acid Sulfate Materials Management Plan

Appendix B11 Vegetation management plan


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Appendix B12 Pollution Incident Response Management Plan

Glossary / Abbreviations ASS Acid sulfate soils

CEMP Construction environmental management plan

Compliance audit Verification of how implementation is proceeding with respect to a construction environmental management plan (CEMP) (which incorporates the relevant approval conditions).

CoA Conditions of approval

Director-General Director-General of the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure (or delegate)

DOI (NRAR) Department of Industry (Natural Resources Access Water, NRAR) (formerly NSW Office of Water (NOW))

DP&E Department of Planning and Environment

DP&I Department of Planning and Infrastructure

EA Environmental Assessment

Ecological sustainable development

Using, conserving and enhancing the community’s resources so that the ecological processes on which life depends are maintained and the total quality of life now and in the future, can be increased (Council of Australian Governments, 1992).

EIS Environmental Impact Statement

EPA NSW Environment Protection Authority

EMS Environmental management system

ESR Environmental Site Representative

ER Environmental Representative

Environmental aspect Defined by AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004 as an element of an organisation’s activities, products or services that can interact with the environment.

Environmental impact Defined by AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004 as any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from an organisation’s environmental aspects.

Environmental incident An unexpected event that has, or has the potential to, cause harm to the environment and requires some action to minimise the impact or restore the environment.

Environmental objective Defined by AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004 as an overall environmental goal, consistent with the environmental policy, that an organisation sets itself to achieve.

Environmental policy Statement by an organisation of its intention and principles for environmental performance.

Environmental target Defined by AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004 as a detailed performance requirement, applicable to the organisation or parts thereof, that arises from the environmental objectives and that needs to be set


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and met in order to achieve those objectives.

Environmental Representative

A suitably qualified and experienced person independent of project design and construction personnel employed for the duration of construction, and approved by the Planning Secretary in accordance with condition D14. The principal point of advice in relation to all questions and complaints concerning environmental performance.

EP&A Act Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Minister, the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure

Non-compliance Failure to comply with the requirements of the Project approval or any applicable license, permit or legal requirements.

Non-conformance Failure to conform to the requirements of Project system documentation including this CEMP or supporting documentation.

NOW NSW Office of Water (now DOI – NRAR)

OEH NSW Office of Environment and Heritage

Planning Secretary Secretary of the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (or delegate)

Project, the The Windsor Bridge Replacement Project

Roads and Maritime NSW Roads and Maritime Service

SPIR Submissions/Preferred Infrastructure Report


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1 Introduction

1.1 Background Roads and Maritime Services (Roads and Maritime) and Georgiou Group (Georgiou) have partnered together to undertake construction activities for the new road bridge over the Hawkesbury River at Windsor (the Windsor Bridge Replacement Project), on behalf of the New South Wales (NSW) Government.

The Windsor Bridge Replacement Project (the Project) has been assessed as State Significant Infrastructure under the former Part 5.1 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act).

An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Windsor Bridge Replacement Project Environmental Impact Statement, was prepared by Sinclair Knight Merz in November 2012 for Roads and Maritime. The EIS was on public exhibition until 17 December 2012.

A submissions / preferred infrastructure report (SPIR) was finalised in May 2013 which addressed stakeholder submissions received during the EIS exhibition period. Following this, in December 2013, the project was approved by the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure.

Construction of the project will be managed by Roads and Maritime through direct engagement of Georgiou.

1.2 Purpose of this CEMP This Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and sub plans have been prepared to comply with the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure’s Conditions of Approval (CoA) for the Windsor Bridge Replacement Project. A detailed description of the Project is provided in Section 2.

The CEMP has been prepared in accordance with Roads and Maritime QA Specification G36 and the Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (DIPNR, 2004). It is also consistent with AS/NZS ISO 14001. The Roads and Maritime QA Specification G36 requirements are summarised in the Compliance Tracking Register (Appendix A1).

The purpose of this CEMP is to provide a structured approach to the management of environmental issues during construction of the Project. Implementing this CEMP effectively will ensure that the Project team meets regulatory and policy requirements in a systematic manner and continually improves its performance. The CEMP ensures the requirements of Roads and Maritime and the Minister’s conditions of approval are met.

In particular, this CEMP:

Describes the Project in detail including activities to be undertaken and relative timing.

Provides specific mitigation measures and controls that can be applied on-site to avoid or minimise negative environmental impacts.

Provides specific mechanisms for compliance with applicable policies, approvals, licences, permits, consultation agreements and legislation.

Describes the environmental management related roles and responsibilities of personnel.

States objectives and targets for issues that are important to the environmental performance of the Project.



Outlines a monitoring regime to check the adequacy of controls as they are implemented during construction.

This CEMP and sub-plans meet the requirements of CoA D4 and CoA D5. The requirements of these conditions and where they are met in this CEMP are shown in Table 1-1 below.

Table 1-1 CoA requirements for the CEMP

CoA no. Requirement Reference

D4 The Applicant shall prepare and (following approval) implement a Construction Environmental Management Plan for the project. The Plan shall outline the environmental management practices and procedures that are to be followed during construction, and shall be prepared in consultation with the relevant agencies and in accordance with the Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources, 2004). The Plan shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:

This Plan

D4 (a) A description of activities to be undertaken during construction of the project or stages of construction, as relevant;

Section 2

D4 (b) Statutory and other obligations that the Applicant is required to fulfil during construction including approvals, consultations and agreements required from agencies and key legislation and policies. Evidence of consultation with relevant agencies shall be included identifying how issues raised by these agencies have been addressed in the CEMP;

Section 3 and Appendix A1

D4 (c) A description of the roles and responsibilities for relevant employees involved in the construction of the project including relevant training and induction provisions for ensuring that employees, including contractors and sub-contractors are aware of their environmental and compliance obligations under these conditions of consent;

Section 4 and Section 5

D4 (d) Identification of ancillary facility site locations, including an assessment against the location criteria outlined in this consent;

Section 2.3

Ancillary Facility Assessment (separate document)

D4 (e) An environmental risk analysis to identify the key environmental performance issues associated with the construction phase and details of how environmental performance would be monitored and managed to meet acceptable outcomes including what actions will be taken to address identified potential adverse environmental impacts. In particular, the following environmental performance issues shall be addressed in the Plan:

i. measures to monitor and manage dust emissions including dust from stockpiles, blasting, traffic on unsealed public roads and materials tracking from construction sites onto public roads;

ii. measures to minimise hydrology impacts, including

Section 3.4, Appendix A2 & Appendix B1-B10




measures to stabilise bed and bank structures as required;

iii. measures to monitor and manage impacts associated with the construction and operation of ancillary facilities;

iv. measures for the handling, treatment and management of contaminated materials;

v. measures to monitor and manage waste generated during construction including but not necessarily limited to: general procedures for waste classification, handling, reuse, and disposal; use of secondary waste material in construction wherever feasible and reasonable; procedures for dealing with green waste including timber and mulch from clearing activities; and measures for reducing demand on water resources (including the potential for reuse of treated water from sediment control basins);

vi. measures to monitor and manage spoil, fill and materials stockpile sites including details of how spoil, fill or material would be handled, stockpiled, reused and disposed and a stockpile management protocol detailing locational criteria that would guide the placement of stockpiles and management measures that would be implemented to avoid/ minimise amenity impacts to surrounding residents and environmental risks (including to surrounding water courses). Stockpile sites that affect heritage, threatened species, populations or Endangered Ecological Communities require the approval of the Director-General, in consultation with the OEH;

vii. measures to monitor and manage hazard and risks including emergency management; and;

viii. the issues identified in condition D7.

D4 (f) Details of community involvement and complaints handling procedures during construction, consistent with the requirements of conditions D11 to D13;

Community Communication Strategy (separate plan)

D4 (g) Details of compliance and incident management consistent with the requirements of conditions D7 and D8 ; and

CEMP Section 7

D4 (h) Procedures for the periodic review and update of the CEMP and sub-plans required under this consent respectively, as necessary (including where minor changes can be approved by the Environmental Representative). The Plan shall be submitted for the approval of the Director-General no later than one month prior to the commencement of construction, or as otherwise agreed by the Director-General.

CEMP Section 9




Construction works shall not commence until written approval has been received from the Director-General.

D5 As part of the CEMP for the project, the Applicant shall prepare and implement the following sub plan(s):

D5 (a) A Construction Traffic Management Sub-plan, prepared in accordance with the Roads and Maritime Service's QA Specification G10 — Control of Traffic and Traffic Control at Work Sites Manual (2003) to manage disruptions to traffic movements as a result of construction traffic associated with the project. The sub-plan shall be developed in consultation with the relevant council and shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:

i. identification of construction traffic routes and quantification of construction traffic volumes (including heavy vehicle/ spoil haulage) on these routes;

ii. details of vehicle movements for construction sites and site compounds including parking, dedicated vehicle turning areas, and ingress and egress points;

iii. details of potential impacts to traffic on the existing road network, including, intersection, level of service and potential disruptions to pedestrians, public transport, parking, cyclists and property access;

iv. details of temporary and interim traffic arrangements to address potential impacts;

v. a response procedure for dealing with traffic incidents; and;

vi. a mechanism for the monitoring, review and amendment of this sub-plan.

Appendix B1

D5 (b) A Construction Flora and Fauna Management Sub-plan to detail how construction impacts on ecology will be minimised and managed. The sub-plan shall be developed in consultation with the OEH and DPI (Fishing and Aquaculture) and shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:

i. details of pre-construction surveys undertaken by a suitably qualified and experienced ecologist to verify the construction boundaries/ footprint of the project based on detailed design and to confirm the vegetation to be cleared as part of the project (including tree hollows, threatened flora and fauna species and riparian vegetation);

ii. updated sensitive area/ vegetation maps based on (i) above and previous survey work;

iii. details of general work practices and mitigation measures to be implemented during construction to minimise

Appendix B2




impacts on native fauna and native vegetation (particularly threatened species and EECs) not proposed to be cleared as part of the project, including, but not necessarily limited to: fencing of sensitive areas, a protocol for the removal and relocation of fauna during clearing, engagement of a suitably qualified and experienced ecologist to identify locations where they would be present to oversee clearing activities and facilitate fauna rescues and re-location, clearing timing with consideration to breeding periods, measures for maintaining existing habitat features (such as bush rock and tree branches etc.), seed harvesting and appropriate topsoil management, construction worker education, weed management (including controls to prevent the introduction or spread of Phytophthora cinnamomi), erosion and sediment control and progressive re-vegetation;

iv. specific procedures to deal with EEC/ threatened species anticipated to be encountered within the project corridor including re-location, translocation and/or management and protection measures;

v. a procedure for dealing with unexpected EEC/threatened species identified during construction including cessation of work and notification of the OEH, determination of appropriate mitigation measures in consultation with the OEH (including relevant re-location measures); and

vi. mechanism for the monitoring, review and amendment of this sub-plan.

D5 (c) A Construction Noise and Vibration Management Sub-plan to detail how construction noise and vibration impacts will be minimised and managed. The sub-plan shall be developed in consultation with the EPA and include, but not necessarily be limited to:

i. identification of nearest sensitive receptors and relevant construction noise and vibration goals applicable to the project;

ii. identification of key noise and/or vibration generating construction activities (based on representative construction scenarios, including at ancillary facilities) that have the potential to impact on surrounding sensitive receivers including expected noise/ vibration levels;

iii. identification of feasible and reasonable measures proposed to be implemented to minimise construction noise and vibration impacts (including construction traffic noise impacts);

iv. procedures for dealing with out-of-hours works in

Appendix B3




accordance with condition C14, including procedures for notifying the Director-General concerning complaints received in relation to the extended hours approved under condition C14;

v. procedures and mitigation measures to ensure relevant vibration and blasting criteria are achieved, including a suitable blast program, applicable buffer distances for vibration intensive works, use of low-vibration generating equipment/ vibration dampeners or alternative construction methodology, and pre- and post- construction dilapidation surveys of sensitive structures where blasting and/ or vibration is likely to result in damage to buildings and structures (including surveys being undertaken immediately following a monitored exceedance of the criteria);

vi. procedures for notifying sensitive receivers of construction activities that are likely to affect their noise and vibration amenity, as well as procedures for dealing with and responding to noise complaints; and

vii. a program for construction noise and vibration monitoring clearly indicating monitoring frequency, location, how the results of this monitoring would be recorded and, procedures to be followed where significant exceedances of relevant noise and vibration goals are detected.

D5 (d) A Construction Soil and Water Quality Management Sub-plan to manage surface and groundwater impacts during construction of the project. The sub-plan shall be developed in consultation with the OEH, EPA, DPI (Fishing and Aquaculture) and NOW and include, but not necessarily be limited to:

i. identification of potential sources of erosion and sedimentation, and water pollution (including those resulting from maintenance activities);

ii. details of how construction activities would be managed and mitigated to minimise erosion and sedimentation consistent with condition C23; and

iii. where construction activities have the potential to impact on waterways or wetlands (through direct disturbance such as construction of waterway crossings or works in close proximity to waterways or wetlands), site specific mitigation measures to be implemented to minimise water quality, riparian and stream hydrology impacts as far as practicable, including measures to stabilise bed and/ or bank structures where feasible and reasonable, and to rehabilitate affected riparian vegetation to existing or better condition. The timing of rehabilitation of the waterways shall be identified in the sub-plan; a

Appendix B4




contingency plan, consistent with the Acid Sulfate Soils Manual, to deal with the unexpected discovery of actual or potential acid sulfate soils, including procedures for the investigation, handling, treatment and management of such soils and water seepage.

iv. a contingency plan, consistent with the Acid Sulfate Soils Manual, to deal with the unexpected discovery of actual or potential acid sulfate soils, including procedures for the investigation, handling, treatment and management of such soils and water seepage;

v. a tannin leachate management protocol to manage the stockpiling of mulch and use of cleared vegetation and mulch filters for erosion and sediment control;

vi. construction water quality monitoring requirements consistent with condition C24; and

vii. a groundwater management strategy, including (but not necessarily limited to):

(i) description and identification of groundwater resources (including depths of the water table and water quality) potentially affected by the project based on groundwater modelling undertaken in accordance with this consent;

(ii) identification of surrounding licensed bores, dams or other water supplies and groundwater dependant ecosystems and potential groundwater risks associated with the construction of the project on these groundwater users and ecosystems;

(iii) measures to manage identified impacts on water table, flow regimes and quality and to groundwater users and ecosystems;

(iv) groundwater inflow control, handling, treatment and disposal methods; and

(v) a detailed monitoring plan to identify monitoring methods, locations, frequency, duration and analysis requirements.

D5 (e) A Construction Heritage Management Sub-plan to detail how construction impacts on Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritage will be avoided, minimised and managed. The sub-plan shall be prepared by an appropriately qualified heritage consultant(s) approved by the Director-General and the OEH (Aboriginal heritage) and be developed in consultation with registered Aboriginal stakeholders, and include, but not necessarily be limited to:

i. details of management measures and strategies for protection, excavation, salvage and archival recording, and/or conservation of heritage items and sites that will

Appendix B5




be directly or indirectly impacted during construction (including further archaeological investigations, salvage measures and/ or measures to protect unaffected sites during construction works in the vicinity);

ii. procedures for dealing with previously unidentified non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal objects (excluding human remains) including cessation of works in the vicinity, assessment of the significance of the item(s) and determination of appropriate mitigation measures including when works can re-commence by a suitably qualified and experienced archaeologist in consultation with the Department, OEH and registered Aboriginal stakeholders and assessment of the consistency of any new non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal heritage impacts against the approved impacts of the project, and notification to the Department, and the OEH for Aboriginal heritage (in accordance with Section 89A of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974) and the OEH for non-Aboriginal heritage (in accordance with Section 146 of the NSW Heritage Act 1977);

iii. procedures for dealing with human remains, including cessation of works in the vicinity and notification of the Department, NSW Police Force, OEH and registered Aboriginal stakeholders and not recommencing any works in the area unless authorised by the Department and/ or the NSW Police Force); and;

iv. induction processes (identification, protection) for construction personnel (including procedures for keeping records of inductions) and procedures for ongoing Aboriginal consultation and involvement.

C8 Unless otherwise approved by the Director-General, the location of Ancillary Facilities shall:

(a) be located more than 50 metres from a waterway;

(b) be located within or adjacent to land where the SSI is being carried out;

(c) have ready access to the road network or direct access to the construction corridor;

(d) be located to minimise the need for heavy vehicles to travel through residential areas;

(e) be sited on relatively level land;

(f) be separated from nearest residences by at least 200 metres (or at least 300 metres for a temporary batching plant);

(g) not require vegetation clearing beyond that already required by the SSI;

Section 3.7.2

Ancillary Facilities Assessment (separate document)




(h) not be located within the Thompson Square Conservation Area;

(i) not impact on Heritage items (including identified Aboriginal cultural value and archaeological sensitivity) beyond those already impacted by the SSI and not have any additional impacts to those heritage items impacted by the proposal;

(j) not unreasonably affect the land use of adjacent properties;

(k) be above the 20 ARI flood level unless a contingency plan to manage flooding is prepared and implemented; and

(I) provide sufficient area for the storage of raw materials to minimise, to the greatest extent practical, the number of deliveries required outside standard construction hours.

The location of the ancillary facilities shall be identified in the Construction Environment Management Plan.

C9 Ancillary sites that do not meet the criteria set out in this consent shall be approved by the Director-General prior to establishment. ln obtaining this approval, the Applicant shall assess the ancillary facility against the criteria set out in this consent to demonstrate how the potential environmental impacts can be mitigated and managed to acceptable standards. Such assessment(s) can be submitted separately or as part of the Construction Environmental Management Plan required under this consent. The assessment shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:

(a) a description of the Ancillary Facility, its components and the surrounding

environment;

(b) details on the activities to be carried out at the facility, including the hours of use and the storage of dangerous and hazardous goods;

(c) an assessment of the environmental impacts on the site and the surrounding environment, including, but not limited to noise, vibration, air quality, traffic access, flora and fauna, heritage and light spill;

(d) details on the mitigation, monitoring and management procedures specific to the Ancillary Facility that would be implemented to minimise the environmental impacts or, where this is not possible, feasible and reasonable measures to offset these impacts and an assessment of the adequacy of the mitigation or offsetting measures. This shall include consideration of restrictions on the hours of use or exclusion of certain activities;

(e) details on the timing for the completion of activities at the ancillary facility and how the site will be decommissioned (including any necessary rehabilitation); and

Ancillary Facilities Assessment (separate document)




(f) Demonstrated overall consistency with the approved project.

The Applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director-General that there will be no additional significant adverse impact from that Ancillary Facility's construction or operation.

C10 The Director-General's approval is not required for minor Ancillary Facilities (e.g. lunch sheds, office sheds, and portable toilet facilities, etc.) that do not comply with the criteria set out in condition C8 of this consent and which:

(a) are located within an active construction zone within the approved project footprint; and

(b) have been assessed by the Environmental Representative to have:

(i) no additional adverse impact on the Thompson Square Conservation Area;

(ii) minimal amenity impacts to surrounding residences, with consideration to matters such as noise and vibration impacts, traffic and access impacts, dust and odour impacts, and visual (including light spill) impacts, and

(iii) minimal environmental impact in respect to waste management, and no impacts on flora and fauna, soil and water, and heritage beyond those approved for the project; and

(c) have environmental and amenity impacts that can be managed through the implementation of environmental measures detailed in a CEMP for the project.

Section 3.7.2

This CEMP is the overarching document in the environmental management system for the Project that includes a number of management documents. These are described in Section 4.1. It is applicable to all staff and sub-contractors associated with the construction of the Project.

1.3 Consultation Extensive consultation for the project commenced during the environmental impact assessment of the concept design. The primary objective of consultation was to keep stakeholders well informed and involved during each stage of project development.

The development of this CEMP has been undertaken in consultation with the nominated Project Environmental Representative who is independent from the Project team. On-going consultation with the Department of Planning and Environment (DP&E) on the structure of this CEMP has been undertaken at monthly progress meetings with Roads and Maritime.

Further consultation with relevant stakeholders and government authorities has continued through the development of this CEMP and associated sub-plans. Those consulted include:

NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA).

NSW Department of Primary Industries – Fisheries (DPI (Fisheries)).

NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH).

NSW Department of Industry – Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR).



Hawkesbury City Council.

Evidence of consultation with the relevant agencies is provided in Appendix A8, Consultation will continue throughout the Project with relevant stakeholders and Government authorities. The outcomes of this consultation will be documented where relevant in subsequent revisions of the CEMP and the management review.

1.4 Certification and approval This CEMP must be approved by the Roads and Maritime Project Manager and Roads and Maritime Environmental Manager prior to submission to DP&E. Submission to DP&E is required no later than one month prior to commencement of construction or as otherwise agreed, and must be approved by the Planning Secretary prior to the commencement of construction. The sub-plans prepared under CoA D5 require approval by the Planning Secretary prior to commencement of construction. Further explanation and details of these documents are provided in Section 4.

1.5 Distribution This CEMP is available to all personnel and sub-contractors via the Project document control management system. An electronic copy can be found on the Project website.

The document is uncontrolled when printed. One controlled hard copy of the CEMP and supporting documentation will be maintained by the Quality Manager at the Project office.

Registered copies will be distributed to:

Project Manager.

Environmental Representative.

Construction Manager.

Environmental Manager.

Communications Manager.

Roads and Maritime Representative.

Roads and Maritime Environmental Manager.

Roads and Maritime Heritage Manager.

1.6 Revision A document review process ensures that environmental documentation including this CEMP is updated as appropriate for the specific works that are occurring on-site. This includes the management review process described in Section 9.

Should the document review process identify any issues or items within the documents that are either redundant or in need of updating, it is the responsibility of the Environmental Manager or Environmental Officers to prepare the revised documents.

The revised document will then be issued to the Project Manager and the Environmental Representative for certification of the changes. The Environmental Representative can approve minor changes to the CEMP. Minor changes would typically include those that:

Are editorial in nature e.g. staff and agency/authority name changes.

Do not increase the magnitude of impacts on the environment when considered individually or cumulatively.



Do not compromise the ability of the Project to meet approval or legislative requirements.

Where the Environmental Representative deems it necessary, the amended CEMP will be forwarded to the Planning Secretary for approval.

Revised versions of the CEMP will be made available through the processes described in Section 1.5.



2 Project description

2.1 General features This project will involve:

Construction of a new bridge over the Hawkesbury River at Windsor, around 35 metres downstream of the existing Windsor Bridge.

Construction of new approach roads and intersections to connect the new bridge to existing road network.

Modifications to local roads and access arrangements, including changes to the Macquarie Park access and connection of The Terrace.

Construction of pedestrian and cycling facilities, including a shared pedestrian/cycle pathway for access to and across the new bridge.

Removal and backfilling of the existing bridge approach roads.

Demolition and removal of the existing road bridge, known as Windsor Bridge.

Urban design and landscaping works, including within the parkland area of Thompson Square and adjacent to the northern intersection of Wilberforce Road, Freemans Reach Road and the Macquarie Park access road.

Ancillary works such as site compound establishment, public utility adjustments, water management measures and scour protection works, as required.

The project site and construction features can be observed in Figure 2.1.

Since Project approval in 2013 Roads and Maritime have engaged AAJV to undertake the Aboriginal, historical and maritime pre-construction archaeological salvage excavations on the site. The archaeological testing program was undertaken between August and November 2016 with the following results:

The Aboriginal testing program excavated a total of 102.18 metres² and recovered a total of 1,434 Aboriginal stone artefacts, with an average artefact density of 0.81 lithics/metre2 on the northern bank and 18.26 lithics/metre² on the southern bank, with the highest concentrations of artefacts recovered from between 700 millimetres and 2.4 metres from the surface. Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) dating of the sandbody suggested Aboriginal occupation of the study area over a period of at least 17,000 years.

The historical testing program confirmed the presence of relics of high significance dating from the early 19th century including a brick footing potentially associated with the entry gate and compound wall of the Government Domain, a brick and stone surface associated with the Government Stables and a brick box drain, along with over 3,000 artefacts. Historical archaeological features were identified at depths of between 200 millimetres and 2 metres from the surface.

The maritime testing program identified remains potentially associated with the early 19th century wharf and suggested that additional remains were likely to be preserved under ballast material which had been placed in order to serve as erosion protection.

During the course of salvage excavation in Area 1 conducted between October 2017 and March 2018, the remains of an early nineteenth-century drainage system servicing Thompson Square were exposed. The Thompson Square Brick Drain Heritage Mitigation and Options Report determined that this drain was the work of local men, John Howe and James Magrath, who were contracted by Governor Macquarie to construct the drain between 1814-1815. The alignment of the drain falls directly in the alignment of the proposed new bridge abutment, which would largely, if not completely, remove the drain. An alternate footing design for the bridge abutment has been developed which would allow the barrel



drain, though not all of the surface box culverts, to be retained in situ beneath the new bridge abutment.

Figure 2-1 Location of Windsor Bridge Replacement Project



2.2 Construction activities and sequence The following sequence of construction activities is anticipated:

Pre-construction - Salvage and interpret any impacted heritage sites, including historical archaeologically significant sites including sites within the Thompson Square Conservation Area and archaeological sites.

Site establishment – installing boundary fencing, construction facilities, environmental controls and carrying out pre-clearing vegetation fauna surveys.

Relocation or protection of services – relocating and protecting electricity, gas, water and telecommunications infrastructure affected by the Project.

Site preparation – clearing and grubbing, topsoil stripping and storage.

Earthworks – undertaking cut and fill works along the alignment to achieve desired levels, removal of unsuitable material, batter and embankment shaping.

Structures – building the new bridge and drainage.

Pavements – forming sub and base layers and construction final pavement finishes.

Road furniture – installing signage, line marking and safety barriers.

Demolition – demolition of the existing bridge.

Landscaping and restoration – reuse of topsoil, planting of native plants and seeding disturbed areas with native and cover crops species (note this will take place throughout construction as elements of the project are complete where ongoing disturbance is not anticipated).

Open to traffic – decommission construction facilities and commissioning new road and related infrastructure.

2.3 Compound and ancillary facilities A temporary compound and ancillary area will be required to support construction of the Project. The primary site compound will be established on the northern side of the river with a secondary minor construction facility on the southern side of the river. These sites will accommodate the majority of management, engineering, specialist and administrative personnel. Typically these facilities include:

Office accommodation;

Staff amenities;

Light vehicle parking;

A plant and equipment maintenance workshop;

Material and chemical storage;

Crib sheds and minimal office accommodation;

Temporary site fencing, signage and lighting;

Equipment storage;

Material storage;

Concrete casting areas;

Environmental controls, including but not limited to erosion and sediment controls and temporary diversion drains.

A separate Ancillary Facilities Assessment details the location, composition and purpose of main ancillary facility required for the Project. This includes an assessment against the



location criteria as required by CoA C8. A separate approval will be obtained from the Planning Secretary of the DP&E for the Ancillary Facilities Assessment. Figure 2-2 below shows the proposed location for a main ancillary site and additional ancillary sites including a stockpile area and additional car park and minor stockpiling area to be approved by DP&E under a separate Ancillary Facilities Assessment. Figure 2-3 below shows potential locations for minor ancillary facilities on the south side of the river. Minor facilities can be assessed and approved by the ER in accordance with Assessment criteria for CoA C8 as provided in Section 3.7.2. Following approval of the main and minor ancillary facility sites, the CEMP will be updated where required to include any associated approval requirements.

Figure 2-2 Proposed Location of Main Ancillary Facility



Figure 2-3 Potential Locations for minor ancillary facilities

2.4 Hours of Operation Condition of Approval C13 states that construction activities shall be undertaken during the following standard construction hours:

(a) 7:00am to 6:00pm Mondays to Fridays, inclusive; and

(b) 8:00am to 1:00pm Saturdays; and

(c) At no time on Sundays or public holidays.

Construction works outside of the standard construction hours identified in condition C14 may be undertaken in the following circumstances:

(a) Construction works that generate noise that is:

(i) no more than 5 dB(A) above rating background level at any residence in accordance with the Interim Construction Noise Guideline (Department of Environment and Climate Change, 2009); and

(ii) no more than the noise management levels specified in Table 3 of the Interim Construction Noise Guideline (Department of Environment and Climate Change, 2009) at other sensitive receivers; or

(b) For the delivery of materials required outside these hours by the NSW Police Force or other authorities for safety reasons.

(c) Where it is required in an emergency to avoid the loss of lives, property and/or to prevent environmental harm.

(d) Works as approved through the out-of-hours work protocol outlined in the CEMP.

Procedures for works outside the standard construction hours are addressed in the Construction Noise and Vibration Management Sub Plan (Appendix B3). The Sub Plan details the procedure for notifying Road and Maritime and all relevant Authorities in advance of any proposed extension to working hours.

Potential minor ancillary facility

Potential minor ancillary facility



3 Planning

3.1 Project environmental obligations All construction personnel working on the Project have the following general obligations:

Minimise pollution of land, air and water.

Use pollution control equipment and keep it in proper working order.

Preserve the natural and cultural heritage environment.

Give notice to Roads and Maritime and relevant authorities of a non-Aboriginal or Aboriginal heritage discovery.

Minimise the occurrence of offensive noise.

Be a good neighbour to surrounding land users.

Keep the community informed of Project milestones, upcoming activities and duration of relevant aspects of the works.

Use equipment with noise control features where available and ensure that it is properly maintained.

Take all feasible and reasonable steps to ensure compliance with the requirements of this CEMP.

3.2 Legal and other requirements A register of legal and other requirements for the Project is contained in Appendix A1 and is maintained as a checklist. The Roads and Maritime G36, G38, G40 specification requirements are provided in this register as these are the contractual requirements that relate to environmental management for the project. The Roads and Maritime G36 specification is for general environmental management, the G38 specification is specific to soil and water and the G40 specification is specific to clearing and grubbing. This register will be reviewed at regular intervals e.g. during management reviews, and updated with any applicable changes. Any changes made to the legal requirements register will be communicated to the wider team where necessary through toolbox talks, specific training and other methods detailed in Section 5.

3.3 Approvals, permits and licensing Appendix A1 contains a register of all relevant environmental approvals, permits and licenses. The register will be maintained by the Environmental Manager and will be reviewed prior to the commencement of construction and/or stages of construction, and at regular intervals during construction and at least annually as part of the management review.

The Project has been approved under the under the former Part 5.1 of the EP&A Act (EP&A Act s.115ZG). In turn a number of approvals that generally apply under other NSW legislation are not required for this project. See table below for a list of relevant licences and approvals.

Table 3-1 Licences, Permits and approvals

Approval/Permit/License Responsibility Status

Project Approval under the Environment Planning and Assessment act 1979 (EP&A Act)

RMS Complete



Approval/Permit/License Responsibility Status

Environmental protection licences (EPL) under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 for road construction

RMS/Georgiou Not required as there is no ‘scheduled activity’ occurring that is above the threshold which a licence is needed (Schedule 1, POEO Act)

Permits under sections 201, 205 and 219 of the Fisheries Management Act 1994.

RMS RMS is exempt as the Project has been approved under the under Part 5.1 of the EP&A Act

Approvals under Part 4 and excavation permits under section 139 of the Heritage Act 1977.


Aboriginal heritage impact permits under section 90 of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.


Various approvals under the Water Management Act 2000, water use approvals under section 89, water management work approvals under section 90, and activity approvals (not aquifer interference approvals) under section 91.

Georgiou RMS is exempt as the Project has been approved under the under Part 5.1 of the EP&A Act

Aquifer interference approval under the Water Management Act 2000

Georgiou An access licence from the NSW Office of Water is not likely to be required as construction activities are not expected to result in the use of more than three mega litres (3000 L) of groundwater per year.

Road Occupancy Licences Georgiou ROL’s will be required at various stages of construction. Where traffic will be impacted on Roads and Maritime roads, the ROL’s submission will go through Roads and Maritime to TMC. If traffic is impacted on local council managed roads, Georgiou will gain approval accordingly through the Hawkesbury Shire Council representative.

In accordance with CoA D4, all necessary licences, permits and approvals that are required for the development of the Project will be obtained and maintained as required throughout the life of the Project. No condition of the Project Approval removes the obligation for Roads and Maritime or Georgiou to obtain, renew or comply with such necessary licences, permits or approvals except as provided under Section 5.23 of the EP&A Act.



The Project Approval and environmental management measures (from the Submissions / Preferred Infrastructure Report) are contained in the Compliance Tracking Program and provide a reference to where each requirement is addressed by this CEMP or other Project documentation. A checklist of compliance with Roads and Maritime specification G36 is included in Appendix A1. The Compliance Tracking Register will be maintained by Georgiou and be a ‘live’ document.

3.4 Environmental aspects and impacts A risk management approach will be used to determine the severity and likelihood of an activity’s impact on the environment and to prioritise its significance. This process considers potential regulatory and legal risks as well as taking into consideration the concerns of community and other key stakeholders.

The objectives of risk assessment are to:

Identify activities, events or outcomes that have the potential to adversely affect the local environment and/or human health/property.

Qualitatively evaluate and categorise each risk item.

Assess whether risk issues can be managed by environmental protection measures.

Qualitatively evaluate residual risk with implementation of measures.

Identify plans and procedures required to detail specific controls and monitoring requirements to manage the risks.

Risk assessments for the Project are based on AS/NZS 4360:1999, the Australian standard for risk assessments.

Georgiou conducted a construction risk assessment workshop post contract award on the 31st May 2018 with relevant construction personnel including the Project Manager, Superintendent, Safety Manager, Project Engineer, Environmental Site Representative and Environmental Manger. This workshop identified all the environmental aspects and impacts associated with the proposed project activities. The results of the construction risk assessment workshop has been used to guide the development of plans and procedures to detail specific management strategies to eliminate or reduce the risk exposure.

The outcomes of this construction risk assessment workshop are detailed in the environmental aspects and impacts register (Appendix A2). Appendix A2 includes a list of activities associated with the Project, related aspects and corresponding risks. Mitigation measures in the aspects and impacts register have been translated into more specific environmental controls and monitoring measure in the relevant CEMP sub plans.

3.5 Environmental policy The environmental policy (Appendix A3) describes Georgiou’s commitment to continual improvement in environmental performance and compliance with applicable legal requirements.

The environmental policy is displayed on Georgiou’s website and at the site office, and communicated to staff and other interested parties via inductions and ongoing awareness programs.

3.6 Objectives and targets As a means of assessing environmental performance during construction of the Project, environmental objectives and targets have been established. These objectives and targets have been developed with consideration of key issues identified through the environmental assessment and risk assessment process. The objectives and targets are consistent with the



Project environmental policy and will assist in monitoring whether the commitments of the policy are being met.

The targets are incorporated into relevant environmental management sub-plans.

The performance of the Project against the objectives and targets will be documented in the Project construction compliance reports and at least on an annual basis as part of the management review.

Environmental objectives and targets for the Project are provided in Table 3-2 below.

Table 3-2 Environmental objectives and targets

Objective Target Measurement tool

Construction of the project in accordance with environmental approvals.

Full compliance with statutory approvals.

Audits, construction compliance reporting, management view.

Compliance with all legal requirements.

No regulatory infringements (PINs or prosecutions).

No formal regulatory warning.

Audits, construction compliance reporting, management view.

Implement a rigorous and comprehensive EMS that meets the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 14001.

Address non-conformances and corrective actions within specific timeframes.

Audits, management reviews.

Engage with the effected and broader community, minimise complaints and respond to any complaints within a suitable timeframe.

Disseminate regular Project updates and other information through the Project website and other tools identified in the Community Communication Strategy.

Record and response to complaints within the timeframe specified in the Community Communication Strategy.

Review complaints register, construction compliance report, audits.

Continuously improve environmental performance.

Develop and maintain a program of ongoing environmental training.

Capture lessons learnt from environmental incidents to minimise repeat issues.

Encourage and reward innovation and effort throughout the works force.

Construction compliance report, management review.



3.7 Project refinements

3.7.1 General changes

Refinements to the Project may result from changed circumstances throughout construction. Roads and Maritime is responsible for formally seeking approval from the Minister for any Project modifications as a consequence of compliance with conditions B1 to B7.

The Roads and Maritime Environmental Manager is responsible for the assessment of Project refinements and management of the consistency assessment process. The Environmental Manager is responsible for incorporating any new environmental impacts and/or new statutory approval requirements into the appropriate environmental management documentation.

Any design changes or changes in scope of works should be communicated to the Environmental Manager. The Environmental Manager or Environmental Site Representative will then undertake an additional environmental assessment and consistency review in consultation with the Roads and Maritime Environmental Manager to determine if a Project modification may be required.

Should the consistency review determine that a Project modification maybe required i.e. the impacts are of a nature and scale that it is not considered consistent with the Project approval, the Environmental Representative will be informed immediately and modification application under Section 5.25 of the EP&A Act 1979 prepared and submitted to the DP&E for determination.

The Roads and Maritime Project Director will approve all refinements that are deemed consistent with the Project approval.

3.7.2 Primary and minor ancillary facilities assessment criteria

Ancillary facilities are defined as a “temporary facility for construction, including for example an office and amenities compound, construction compound, batch plant (concrete or bitumen), materials storage compound, maintenance workshop, testing laboratory or material stockpile area”.

The location of the primary site compound and ancillary facilities are nominated, assessed and detailed in the Ancillary Facilities Assessment, which has been submitted separate to this CEMP. This AFA includes an assessment against the location criteria as required by CoA C8. Circumstance may arise during construction where additional, or changes to the location of, ancillary facilities are required.

Where this situation arises an assessment against the criteria detailed in CoA C8 will be undertaken. This criteria requires that ancillary facilities:

a) be located more than 50 metres from a waterway;

b) be located within or adjacent to land where the SSI is being carried out;

c) have ready access to the road network or direct access to the construction corridor;

d) be located to minimise the need for heavy vehicles to travel through residential receivers;

e) be sited on relatively level land;

f) be separated from the nearest residences by at least 200 metres (or at least 300 metres for a temporary batching plant);

g) not require native vegetation clearing beyond that already required by the SSI;

h) not be located in the Thompson Square Conservation Area;



i) not impact on Heritage items (including identified Aboriginal cultural value and archaeological sensitivity) beyond those already impacted by the SSI and not have any additional impacts to those heritage items impacted by the proposal;

j) not unreasonably affect the land use of adjacent properties;

k) be above the 20 ARI flood level unless a contingency plan to manage flooding is prepared and implemented; and

l) provide sufficient area for the storage of raw materials to minimise, to the greatest extent practical, the number of deliveries required outside standard construction hours.

Ancillary sites that do not meet the criteria set out in this consent shall be approved by the Planning Secretary prior to establishment in accordance with the requirements in CoA C9. ln obtaining this approval, the Applicant shall assess the ancillary facility against the criteria set out in this consent to demonstrate how the potential environmental impacts can be mitigated and managed to acceptable standards.

The assessment shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:

a) a description of the Ancillary Facility, its components and the surrounding environment;

b) details on the activities to be carried out at the facility, including the hours of use and the storage of dangerous and hazardous goods;

c) an assessment of the environmental impacts on the site and the surrounding environment, including, but not limited to noise, vibration, air quality, traffic access, flora and fauna, heritage and light spill;

d) details on the mitigation, monitoring and management procedures specific to the Ancillary Facility that would be implemented to minimise the environmental impacts or, where this is not possible, feasible and reasonable measures to offset these impacts and an assessment of the adequacy of the mitigation or offsetting measures. This shall include consideration of restrictions on the hours of use or exclusion of certain activities;

e) details on the timing for the completion of activities at the ancillary facility and how the site will be decommissioned (including any necessary rehabilitation); and

f) demonstrated overall consistency with the approved project.

The Applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Planning Secretary that there will be no additional significant adverse impact from that Ancillary Facility's construction or operation. In accordance with CoA C10, minor Ancillary Facilities (e.g. lunch sheds, office sheds, and portable toilet facilities, etc.) not in compliance with CoA C8 do not require approval from the Planning Secretary provided they:

a) are located within an active construction zone within the approved project footprint; and

b) have been assessed by the Environmental Representative to have:

i. no additional adverse impact on the Thompson Square Conservation Area;

ii. minimal amenity impacts to surrounding residences, with consideration to matters such as noise and vibration impacts, traffic and access impacts, dust and odour impacts, and visual (including light spill) impacts, and



iii. minimal environmental impact in respect to waste management, and no impacts on flora and fauna, soil and water, and heritage beyond those approved for the project; and

c) Have environmental and amenity impacts that can be managed through the implementation of environmental measures detailed in a CEMP for the project.

For this project an Ancillary Facility Assessment has been submitted as a separate document to the CEMP.

3.7.3 Stockpile locality

During construction a number of temporary stockpiles will be required. Stockpile sites may be required to store material including, but not limited to:

Excavated material to be used in fill embankments and other design features;

ASS subject to treatment prior to reuse;

Excavated material unsuitable for reuse in the formation;

Excess concrete, pavement, rock, steel and other material stored for either future use in the Project or prior to removal from site;

Topsoil, mulch, excess timber for landscaping and revegetation works.

Where these facilities are proposed, the stockpile locating criteria contained in the Stockpile Management Protocol (Soil and Water Management Plan – Appendix B4) will be considered and stockpile sites located accordingly.

The protocol also includes standard mitigation measures that will be implemented to minimise or avoid impacts on the environment.



4 Implementation and operation This CEMP is the overarching management plan for a suite of environmental management documents. It provides a structured and systematic approach to environmental management.

The primary purpose of the system of documentation is to:

Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental laws, obligations and approvals.

To minimise environmental impacts.

The structure of the environmental management system for the Project is shown in Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1 Environmental management system structure

Minister’s Conditionsof Approval

Statement ofCommittments

EnvironmentalAssessmentDocuments

RelevantLegislation

Construction EnvironmentalManagement Plan

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4.1 Environmental management system documentation

4.1.1 Construction environmental management plan

This CEMP provides the system to manage and control the environmental aspects of the Project during pre-construction and construction. It identifies all the requirements applicable to manage the activities described in Section 2. It also provides the overall framework for the system and procedures to ensure environmental impacts are minimised and legislative and other requirements are fulfilled. The strategies defined in this CEMP have been developed with consideration of the Project approval requirements, environmental management measures presented in the Submissions / Preferred Infrastructure Report and approval documents. This CEMP establishes the system for implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement to minimise impacts from the Project on the environment.

This CEMP is consistent with:

Guideline for the preparation of Environmental Management Plans (DIPNR, 2004).

AS/NZS ISO14001: 2004, ‘Environmental Management Systems - requirements with guidance for use’.

Roads and Maritime QA Specification G36.

The CEMP and sub-plans required under CoA D4 and CoA D5 will be provided to the Planning Secretary for approval.

4.1.2 Environmental management sub plans and strategies

A number of environmental management sub-plans support the CEMP. These documents are prepared to identify requirements and processes applicable to specific impacts or aspects of the activities described in Section 2. They address requirements of the CoA, environmental management measures identified in the Submissions / Preferred Infrastructure Report and other approval documents.

Environmental strategies may also be developed as required throughout the Project. These will also guide environmental management of potential impacts on-site.

A list of construction sub-plans and strategies for the Project, and their approval requirements, are provided in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1 Environmental management sub plans and strategies

Document name Location Approval pathway

Ancillary Facilities Assessment Separate Document DP&E approval

Construction Traffic Management Sub-plan

Appendix B1 DP&E approval

Construction Flora and Fauna Management Sub-plan


Construction Noise and Vibration Management Sub-plan


Construction Soil and Water Quality Management Sub-plan


Construction Heritage Management Sub-plan




Document name Location Approval pathway

Construction Air Quality Management Sub-plan

Appendix B6 RMS approval

Construction Waste Management Sub-plan


Construction Contaminated Land Management Sub-plan


Construction Coal Tar Management Plan Appendix B9 RMS approval

Construction Acid Sulfate Materials Management Plan


Vegetation Management Plan Appendix B11 RMS approval

Pollution Incident Response Management Plan


4.1.3 Environmental work method statements

Environmental work method statements (EWMS) are prepared to manage and control all activities that have the potential to negatively impact on the environment. EWMS will be prepared prior to the commencement relevant construction activities on site and will incorporate relevant mitigation measures and controls from management sub plans. They also identify key procedures to be used concurrently with the EWMS. EWMS are specifically designed to communicate requirements, actions, processes and controls to construction personnel using plans, diagrams and simply written instructions. For example, a EWMS would be developed for working near heritage buildings and structures to specify vibration management requirements to prevent any impacts.

EWMS will be prepared progressively in the lead up to and throughout construction in consultation with relevant members from the Project team, and approved by the Environmental Manager.

EWMS for activities likely to be considered high risk include:

Clearing and Grubbing.

Scour protection.

Work in Waterways - Bridge construction (includes; piling, and bridge construction).

Acid Sulfate Soils.

Work near heritage buildings and structures (Vibration management).

Excavation salvage of areas 2-5 and work potentially impacting Aboriginal heritage.

Handling of coal tar asphalt.

Removal of asbestos.

Demolition of existing bridge.

Work near the heritage brick barrel drain (Vibration management).

All construction personnel and sub-contractors undertaking a task governed by an EWMS must participate in training on the EWMS, and acknowledge that they have read and understood their obligations prior to commencing work.

EWMS are to be submitted to Roads and Maritime prior to commencing the works.



Regular monitoring, inspections and auditing against compliance with the EWMS will be undertaken by Project management, quality, and environmental personnel to ensure that all controls are being followed and that any non-conformances are recorded and corrective actions implemented.

4.1.4 Progressive erosion and sediment control plans

Progressive Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (PESCPs) are planning documents that clearly show the site layout and the approximate location of erosion and sediment control structures onsite. They cover all construction stages from initial vegetation clearing through to rehabilitation when erosion and sediment control are no longer required and are removed. PESCP will be developed and implemented across the Project where there is a risk of erosion and sediment loss.

PESCPs may be produced in conjunction with Environmental Work Method Statement (EWMS) to provide more detailed site-specific environmental mitigation measures. PESCPs will be developed by environment staff in consultation with the superintendent, site engineers, foreman and other relevant site personnel, as required. They will be modified to reflect site condition at the time of construction. The Environmental Manager will approve PESCP in the first instance. Minor changes thereafter will be approved by environment staff in consultation with the Environmental Manager, as required.

PESCPs will be developed as part of the Soil and Water Quality Management Sub-plan (Appendix B4) for all work areas prior to commencing activities.

4.1.5 Sensitive area plans

The Project is located in environmental and socially sensitive areas/sites. To assist pre-construction planning and on-site construction management, these site constraints are consolidated on series of map-based sheets. Sensitive area maps include information pertaining, but not limited to:

Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritage sites, including items, places, objects and sites.

Noise sensitive receivers.

Vibration sensitive structures and zones within which vibration mitigation measures are necessary.

Waterways Areas of Acid Sulphate Soils (ASS) or Potential Acid Sulphate Soils (PASS).

Areas of vegetation to be retained (to be confirmed following the pre-clearing survey).

Monitoring locations for groundwater, surface water, heritage items and dust.

Site compounds and ancillary facilities.

The sensitive area plans are presented in Appendix A4. They are a working element of the CEMP and will be revised throughout construction to reflect true ground conditions and the most up-to-date information available on sensitive sites. Sensitive area plans will be used in conjunction with EWMS to help identify key risk areas and to promote ongoing communication to construction personnel during the Project.

4.1.6 Protection of Heritage Buildings and Structures

The Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan and the Construction Heritage Management Plan include project specific vibration management measures to protect heritage items within the Thompson Square Conservation Area, together with standard buildings and heritage buildings outside of the Thompson Square Conservation Area. The



Project specific vibration limits to protect against structural damage comply with the German Standard DIN 4150-3 Structural Vibration – effects of vibration on structures.

4.1.7 System procedures, forms and other documents

The Project environmental management system procedures, forms and other documents provide instructions and records related to both environmental and non-environmental activities throughout the Project.

Project specific procedures will be developed in accordance with the requirements for the Project. Where applicable, existing Georgiou procedures and work instructions will be applied or amended for use on the Project.

Relevant environmental procedures and standards are detailed in Appendix A5, A6, and A7.

4.2 Resources, roles, responsibilities and authority The key environmental management roles and responsibilities for the construction phase of the Project are described below. The structure of these roles is shown in Figure 4-2.



Figure 4-2 Management Structure

RMS Project Manager

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Project / Site EngineerEnvironmentalManager

Superintendent

Wider Project T eam

Foreman / LeadingHands

Environmental

Site Representative

ConstructionManager

RMS personnel

Contractor personnel

Environment team

RMS Environmental Representative

Environmental

Consultants

Community Liaison Representative

Independent Environmental Representative



4.2.1 Independent Environmental Representative

The environmental responsibilities of the Environmental Representative are detailed in CoA D14 and include:

Be the principal point of advice in relation to the environmental performance of the project.

Monitor the implementation of environmental management plans and monitoring programs required under this consent and advise Roads and Maritime upon the achievement of these plans/ programs.

Have responsibility for considering and advising Roads and Maritime on matters specified in the conditions of approval, and other licences and approvals related to the environmental performance and impacts of the project.

Ensure that environmental auditing is undertaken in accordance with the Roads and Maritime Environmental Management System(s).

Be given the authority to approve/ reject minor amendments to the CEMP.

Be given the authority and independence to require reasonable steps be taken to avoid or minimise unintended or adverse environmental impacts, and failing the effectiveness of such steps, to direct that relevant actions be ceased immediately should an adverse impact on the environment be likely to occur.

Be consulted in responding to the community concerning the environmental performance of the Project where the resolution of points of conflict between Roads and Maritime and the community is required.

4.2.1 Roads and Maritime Environmental Representative

The environmental responsibilities of the Roads and Maritime Environmental Representative include (but are not limited to):

Review any environmental management plans and related documents prepared for the Project.

Review minor project refinements that are consistent with the Project environmental impact assessment and approval documentation and recommend they be approved to the Roads and Maritime Representative.

Monitor the environmental performance of the Project in relation to Roads and Maritime requirements.

4.2.2 Roads and Maritime Heritage Manager

The environmental responsibilities of the Roads and Maritime Heritage Manager include (but are not limited to):

Prepare the Construction Heritage Management Sub Plan for the project.

Monitor any ongoing heritage salvage works onsite in accordance with the Salvage Strategy and the Construction Heritage Management Sub Plan.

Advise on the detail design resolution of new works and undertake inspection as required during construction of new works.

Advise on design and installation of services (to minimise impacts on significant fabric and views).

Undertake on-site heritage inductions.

Provide advice to the contractor on program and resource requirements for salvage operations.

Provide input to the compliance reporting required under CoA D6.



Provide a principal point of contract for OEH Heritage Branch and the DP&E on Heritage management and salvage operations on site.

Prepare a completion report for the DP&E for which describes the work, any impacts/damage and corrective works carried out and includes a revised Statement of Significance in accordance with NSW Heritage Council guidelines.

4.2.3 Roads and Maritime Project Manager

The environmental responsibilities of the Roads and Maritime Project Manager include (but are not limited to) the following:

Evaluate and advise on compliance with Roads and Maritime environmental requirements.

Review and approve any environmental management plans for the Project or related activities that are not required to be approved by the Planning Secretary of DP&E.

Responsible for the liaison with the Heritage Manager and the Independent Environmental Representative.

Responsible for the engagement of the archaeologists to supervise construction in the salvage areas.

4.2.4 Project Manager

The environmental responsibilities of the Project Manager include (but are not limited to) the following:

Ensure all works comply with relevant regulatory and Project requirements.

Ensure the requirements of this CEMP are fully implemented, and in particular, that environmental requirements are not secondary to other construction requirements.

Endorse and support the Project environmental policy attached at Appendix A3.

Liaise with Roads and Maritime, Environmental Representative and other government authorities as required.

Participate and provide guidance in the regular review of this CEMP and supporting documentation.

Provide adequate resources (personnel, financial and technological) to ensure effective development, implementation and maintenance of this CEMP.

Ensure that all personnel receive appropriate induction training, including details of the environmental and community requirements.

Ensure that complaints are investigated to ensure effective resolution.

Stop work immediately if an unacceptable impact on the environment is likely to occur.

4.2.5 Construction Manager

The environmental responsibilities of the Construction Manager include (but are not limited to) the following:

Plan construction works in a manner that avoids or minimises impact to environment.

Ensure the requirements of this CEMP are fully implemented.

Ensure construction personnel manage construction works in accordance with statutory and approval requirements.

Ensure environmental management procedures and protection measures are implemented.



Ensure all Project personnel attend an induction prior to commencing works.

Liaise with Roads and Maritime, Environmental Representative and other government authorities as required.

Stop work immediately if an unacceptable impact on the environment is likely to occur.

4.2.6 Superintendent

The environmental responsibilities of the superintendent include (but are not limited to) the following:

Communicate with all personnel and sub-contractors regarding compliance with the CEMP and site-specific environmental issues.

Ensure all site workers attend an environmental induction prior to the commencement of works.

Co-ordinate the implementation of the CEMP.

Co-ordinate the implementation and maintenance of pollution control measures.

Identify resources required for implementation of the CEMP.

Report any activity that has resulted, or has the potential to result, in an environmental incident immediately to the Environmental Manager / Environmental Officers.

Co-ordinate action in emergency situations and allocate required resources.

Stop activities where there is an actual or immediate risk of harm to the environment and advise the Construction Manager and Environmental Manager.

4.2.7 Environmental Manager

The Environmental Manager will be based offsite with routine visits to the site for surveillance, auditing and inspections. The administration of the project’s environmental management function will be performed by the Environmental Manager with onsite support from the Environmental Site Representative who will be onsite on a full time basis. The environmental responsibilities of the Environmental Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:

Regular liaison with the ESR and project team to ensure that all required environmental safeguards are being implemented and maintained.

Regular liaison with Independent ER and ESR to determine if the implemented environmental measures (including monitoring and maintenance of sediment controls) are being met and if not, identifying the necessary improvement areas.

Ensuring all corrective and preventative actions identified during inspections and audits are effectively addressed by the project team.

Development and maintain the CEMP, sub plans, EWMS’s and procedures in accordance with ISO14001and the RMS specification.

Ensure management reviews of the CEMP are undertaken annually, documented and actions implemented.

Maintain a register of all environmental documents for the project.

Advise on environmental requirement of the RMS environmental specifications.

Risk based inspections and surveillance audits during stages of construction.

Obtain and update all environmental licences, approvals and permits as required.



Lead liaison with the principal and all relevant authorities where required in relation to environmental matters.

Manage environmental document control, reporting, inductions and training.

Manage environmental reporting within the Project team and to the RMS and regulatory authorities and ensuring compliance with the Project CoAs.

Preparing reports on a monthly basis outlining the Project Works undertaken and the achievements that have been met, as well as identifying those areas where improvements were made.

Prepare environmental training and awareness materials for the project team.

Assist the Communications Manager to resolve environment-related complaints.

4.2.8 Environmental Site Representative

The Environmental Site Representative (ESR) will report to the offsite Environmental Manager. The ESR will be based full time onsite. The environmental responsibilities of the Environmental Site Representative include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assist in preparing the CEMP (including any future revisions) in accordance with all relevant requirements.

Develop PESCP in consultation with the superintendent, site engineers, foreman and other relevant site personnel, as required.

Undertake site inspections, carry out monitoring activities and complete site checklists.

Ensure monitoring records are appropriately maintained, reviewed and any non-compliance issues addressed.

Manage the day-to-day environmental elements of construction.

Record and provide written reports to the Environmental Manager of non-conformances or corrective actions with the CEMP. This may include the need to implement additional, or revise existing, mitigation measures.

Assist in identifying environmental risks.

Advise the Environmental Manager and Construction Manager of the need to stop work immediately if an unacceptable impact on the environment is likely to occur or to require other reasonable steps to be taken by the Construction Manager or site construction staff to avoid or minimise impacts.

Provide reports to the Environmental Manager on any major issues resulting from the Project.

Assist all site staff with issues concerning Project environmental matters.

Assist in developing training programs regarding environmental requirements and deliver where required, including delivery of the environmental component of toolbox talks.

Stop activities where there is an actual or immediate risk of harm to the environment and advise the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Superintendent and Environmental Manager.

4.2.9 Environmental Consultants

Georgiou will engage various environmental consultants at different stages of the Project, the responsibilities of these consultants include, but are not limited to the following:

Pre-clearing flora and fauna assessments.

Clearing of habitat trees.



Asbestos assessment.

Soil testing and classification.

4.2.10 Community Liaison Representative

The environmental responsibilities of the Communications Liaison Representative include, but are not limited to, the following:

Ensure that all community consultation activities are carried out.

Report any environmental issues to the Environmental Manager raised by stakeholders or members of the community.

Communicate general Project progress, performance and issues to stakeholders including the community.

Maintain the 24 hour complaints hotline.

4.2.11 Project/Site Engineers

The environmental responsibilities of the site / Project engineers include (but are not limited to) the following:

Provide input into the preparation of environmental planning documents as required.

Ensure that instructions are issued and adequate information provided to employees that relate to environmental risks on-site.

Ensure that the works are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the CEMP and supporting documentation, including the implementation of all environmental controls.

Identify any environmental risks.

Identify resource needs for implementation of CEMP requirements and related documents.

Ensure that complaints are investigated to ensure effective resolution.

Take action in the event of an emergency and allocate the required resources to minimise the environmental impact.

Report any activity that has resulted, or has the potential to result, in an environmental incident immediately to the Superintendent and Environmental Manager.

4.2.12 Foreman

The environmental responsibilities of the foreman include (but are not limited to) the following:

Undertake any environmental duties as defined by the superintendent or Project/site engineer.

Control field works and implement/maintain effective environmental controls.

Where required, undertake environmental risk assessment of works prior to commencement.

Ensure site activities comply with EWMS and relevant records are kept.

Ensure all site workers are site inducted prior to commencement of works.

Attend to any spills or environmental incidents that may occur on-site.

Report any activity that has resulted, or has the potential to result, in an environmental incident immediately to the Superintendent.



Stop activities where there is an actual or immediate risk of harm to the environment and advise the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Superintendent or Environmental Manager.

4.2.13 Wider Project Team (including sub-contractors)

Comply with the relevant requirements of the CEMP, or other environmental management guidance as instructed by a member of the Project’s management.

Participate in the mandatory Project/site induction program.

Report any environmental incidents to the foreman immediately or as soon as practicable if reasonable steps can be adopted to control the incident.

Undertake remedial action as required to ensure environmental controls are maintained in good working order.

Stop activities where there is an actual or immediate risk of harm to the environment and advise the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Superintendent or Environmental Manager.

4.3 Sub-contractor management Environmental requirements and responsibilities are to be specified to sub-contractors in the contract documentation. As part of the selection process, consideration will also to be given to their past environmental performance. The Environmental Manager, or delegate, will participate in the tender assessment and selection process where it is deemed necessary due to associated environmental risks. All sub-contractors will be required to complete a sub-contractor questionnaire or similar.

All sub-contractors are required to work in accordance with the approved CEMP.

All sub-contractors are required to attend Project and/or site inductions where the requirements and obligations of the CEMP are communicated. A record of all sub-contractors inducted will be maintained as part of the Project induction and training register.

A standard monitoring form will be developed that will be used to assess:

The sub-contractor’s general work practices.

The effectiveness of the sub-contractor’s environmental protection measures.

The sub-contractor’s compliance with the requirements of this CEMP.

The maintenance of environmental measures.

4.4 CEMP availability This CEMP will be made available for public inspection on request. Confidential information, which may include the location of threatened species, Aboriginal objects or places and personnel contact details, will be removed from all documents provided or made available to the public.

An electronic copy of the CEMP is provided on the Project website.



5 Competence, training and awareness To ensure that this CEMP is effectively implemented, each level of management is responsible for ensuring that all personnel reporting to them are aware of the requirements of this CEMP. The Environmental Manager will coordinate the environmental training in conjunction with other training and development activities (e.g. safety).

5.1 Environmental induction All personnel (including sub-contractors) are required to attend a compulsory site induction that includes both a heritage and environmental component prior to commencement on-site. This is done to ensure all personnel involved in the Project are aware of the requirements of the CEMP and to ensure the implementation of environmental management measures.

Short-term visitors to site for purposes such as deliveries will be required to be accompanied by inducted personnel at all times.

The Environmental Manager (or delegate) will conduct the environmental component of the site inductions.

The environmental component will include, but not limited to, an overview of:

Legal requirements and obligations of all the staff that work on the project including due diligence and duty of care.

Relevant corporate policies and environmental management systems.

Identification of high risk issues and environmental safeguards e.g. vegetation clearing.

Relevant details of the CEMP including purpose and objectives.

Key environmental issues.

Conditions of environmental licences, permits and approvals.

Specific environmental management requirements and responsibilities.

Mitigation measures for the control of environmental issues.

Incident response and reporting requirements.

Information relating to the location of environmental constraints.

Precautionary measures in the event of flooding.

Procedures to follow in the event of discovering contaminated soils, unexpected heritage items, and ASS or PASS.

Information relating to the location of environmental constraints and procedures for working in environmentally sensitive areas.

Waste management measures.

Protection of biodiversity in the project area.

The heritage component of the induction will include, but not limited to, and over view of;

Known heritage sites within the Project.

Information on heritage values and items in the area and on environmental management measures to minimise potential heritage impacts. Relative heritage plans and other Project documentation (e.g. EWMS).

Unexpected finds procedure.

General procedures for working around heritage sites, items, buildings and structures.



A record of all environment inductions will be maintained and kept on-site. The Environmental Manager may authorise amendments to the induction at any time. Possible reasons for changes to the induction may be Project modifications, legislative changes or amendments to this CEMP or related documentation.

The Environmental Representative will review and approve the induction program and monitor implementation.

5.2 Toolbox talks, training and awareness Toolbox talks will be one method of raising awareness and educating personnel on issues related to all aspects of construction including environmental issues. The toolbox talks are used to ensure environmental awareness continues throughout construction.

Toolbox talks will include details of EWMSs for relevant personnel. Toolbox talks will also be tailored to specific environmental issues relevant to upcoming works.

Relevant environmental issues may include (but are not limited to):

Erosion and sedimentation control.

Site preparation prior to significant rainfall and flooding events.

Community engagement principles.

Hours of work.

Emergency and spill response.

Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritage.

Threatened species, endangered ecological communities, clearing controls and vegetation protection.

Weed management.

Dust control.

Toolbox attendance is mandatory and attendees of toolbox talks are required to sign an attendance form and the records maintained.

Targeted environmental awareness training will be provided to individuals or groups of workers with a specific authority or responsibility for environmental management or those undertaking an activity with a high risk of environmental impact. Topics covered may include those detailed above, or others deemed necessary in the lead up to or during construction.

Another way to inform construction personnel will be through the development and distribution of awareness notes. These will typically take the form of a poster, booklet, or similar and will be distributed to engineers, leading hands, foreman and others with a responsibility for managing specific work locations or activities. This documentation will be use to inform the broader workforce through either daily pre-starts meeting (see section 5.3) or provision in worker crib sheds / break facilities.

The Environmental Representative will review and approve the training program and monitor implementation.

5.3 Daily Pre-Start Meetings The pre-start meeting is a tool for informing the workforce of the day’s activities, safe work practices, environmental protection practices, work area restrictions, activities that may affect the works, coordination issues with other trades, hazards and other information that may be relevant to the day’s work.



The Foreman will conduct a daily pre-start meeting with the site workforce before the commencement of work each day (or shift) or where changes occur during a shift. Daily pre-start meetings are generally succinct in nature and take approximately 10-15 minutes.

The environmental component of pre-starts will be determined by relevant foreman and environmental personnel and will include any environmental issues that could potentially be impacted by, or impact on, the day’s activities. All attendees will be required to sign on to the pre-start and acknowledge their understanding of the issues explained.

Pre-start topics, dates delivered and a register of attendees will be recorded.



6 Communication

6.1 Internal communication Clear lines of communication throughout all levels and functions (e.g. management, staff and sub-contracted service providers), is key to minimising environmental impacts and achieving continual improvements in environmental performance.

The environmental team will meet regularly to discuss any issues with environmental management on-site, any amendments to plans that might be required or any new / changes to construction activities.

Regular meetings may also be scheduled with the Environmental Representative and relevant Roads and Maritime environmental staff. The purpose of these meetings would be to communicate ongoing environmental performance and to identify any issues to be addressed.

In addition, environment team members will participate in toolbox talks on at least a weekly basis. This forum will provide an opportunity for the environment team members to communicate on environmental performance, to advise on any upcoming sensitive environmental matters for future work areas and to receive feedback from on-site personnel.

Further internal communications regarding environmental issues and aspects will be through awareness training as described in Section 5.2.

6.2 External and government authority consultation The Environmental Manager will be the main point of contact for external and government authorities. The Environmental Manager has the responsibility to report on the ongoing environmental performance of the Project to Roads and Maritime, the Environmental Representative and external agencies (e.g. EPA/OEH). The Environmental Manager will report regularly to Roads and Maritime on progress and any key environmental.

The Environmental Manager will ensure the contact details of two Georgiou Representatives, available to be contacted on a 24 hour basis; will be provided to the EPA Regional Manager. These Georgiou Representatives have the authority to take immediate action to shut down any activity or to affect any pollution control measure, as directed by an authorised officer of the EPA (see Contact details on page ii).

In the event of any visit to site by the EPA, the Roads and Maritime is to be immediately notified and a report prepared which notifies of the purpose and outcome of the EPA visit, and all actions taken by Georgiou in response to the EPA visit. The report is to be submitted to Roads and Maritime within one (1) working day of the EPA site visit. Refer to Section 8.3 for reporting requirements.

6.3 Stakeholder and community communication

6.3.1 Community communications strategy

A Community Communications Strategy has been developed by Roads and Maritime to provide an approach to stakeholder and community communications in accordance with the requirements of CoA D13. This strategy has been submitted to the DP&E for approval under CoA D13 as a separate document to the CEMP.

The strategy identifies opportunities for providing information and consultation with the community and stakeholders during the construction phase of the Project. The strategy defines:



The engagement groups.

The key messages of the Project.

The range of tools that will be used to interact with community and stakeholders.

Communication tools defined in the strategy include:

Targeted community open days.

Advertisements.

Displays.

Door-knock.

Letterbox drops.

Signage.

Website.

Focus meetings.

1800 numbers and email address.

6.3.2 Complaints and enquires procedure

A Complaints and Enquiries Procedure has been developed by Roads and Maritime, consistent with AS 4269: Complaints Handling, in accordance with the requirements of CoA D12. This procedure has been submitted to the DP&E for approval under CoA D12 as a separate document to the CEMP.

The procedure identifies that all community enquiries and complaints related to the construction activities will be referred to the 24-hour community information line (1800 983 657). A postal address (Windsor Bridge Replacement Project, PO Box 973, Parramatta NSW 2124) and email address ([email protected]) has been provided for receipt of complaints and enquiries. The telephone number, the postal address and the email address was published in newspapers circulating in the local area prior to the commencement of construction and is provided on the Project website.

Information on all complaints and enquires received, including the means by which they were addressed and whether resolution was reached and whether mediation was required or used, will be included in a complaints and enquires register. The information contained within the register will be made available to the Planning Secretary on request.

Attempts will be made to resolve all complaints and enquires in accordance with the community engagement strategy. An initial response to complaints and enquires will be provided within 24 hours of a complaint or enquiry being received. A further detailed response, including steps taken to resolve the issue(s) that lead to the complaint, will be provided within 10 days. All complaints should be closed off in the stakeholder database. At all times the stakeholder will be kept informed of when they will receive a response.

The Environmental Manager will apply an adaptive approach to ensure that corrective actions are applied in consultation with the appropriate construction staff to allow modifications and improvements in the management of any environmental issues resulting in community complaints.



7 Incidents and emergencies In the event of an environmental incident, RMS’s Environmental Incident Classification and Reporting Procedure (Appendix A5) will be followed for the notification, classification, and investigation and reporting requirements for the incident.

For incident response to pollution incidents (including spills) the Pollution Incident Response Plan (Appendix B12) is to be followed.

The RMS Environmental Incident Classification and Reporting Procedure (Appendix A5) provides references to:

Types of incidents and required responses.

Criteria for classifying of environmental incidents.

Processes for systematically responding to and managing emergency situations.

Processes, and legal requirements (e.g. Acts, Regulations), for reporting and notification of an environmental incident.

The Pollution Incident Response Plan (Appendix B12) provides detail for:

Potential pollution scenarios for the site.

Risk assessment for potential pollution events on the site.

Notification requirements and initial response.

Emergency contacts.

Spill response procedure.

During the personnel training and induction program, Georgiou emphasises to all personnel working on the site that all events must be immediately reported, documented and investigated accordingly. All incident investigations shall include the following basic elements:

Identify the cause of the incident.

Identify the necessary corrective action(s).

Identify personnel responsible for carrying out corrective action(s).

Implement or modifying controls necessary to avoid repetition.

Record any changes in written procedures required.

7.1 Notification The following notifications will be undertaken in accordance with CoAs D7 and D8:

The Planning Secretary (DP&E) and other relevant government agencies will be notified of any incident with actual or potential significant off-site environmental impacts on people or the biophysical environment as soon as practicable and within 24 hours of the incident occurrence. The following steps would be undertaken:

o Following the occurrence of an incident, Roads and Maritime (in consultation with contractor and the ER where necessary) will determine if the incident is considered significant. This will include incidents which cause or threaten to cause material harm to the environment; and/or breaches or exceedances of the limits or performance measures/criteria in this consent. If the incident is considered significant the Planning Secretary (DP&E) will be notified within 24 hours.



A full report detailing the incident will be given to the Planning Secretary (DP&E) within seven days of the date on which the incident occurred. The investigation report shall meet the requirements of the DP&E or relevant government agency to address the cause or impact of any incident, as it relates to the project approval.

Where an incident involves a heritage item site the Planning Secretary (DP&E) and relevant regulatory authority will be informed. In the case of an Aboriginal heritage item, Roads and Maritime will liaise with OEH and relevant Registered Aboriginal Parties and their input sought in closing out the incident. In the event of European heritage, the relevant regulatory authority to be informed is the OEH, Heritage Branch.

Typically, environmental incidents will be notified verbally immediately and in writing within one (1) hour of any incident occurring to the Roads and Maritime Representative and Independent Environmental Representative (ER).

Incident reports will be provided to Roads and Maritime Representative and Independent Environmental Representative (ER) within 48 hours of the incident occurring, including lessons learnt from each environmental incident and proposed measures to prevent the occurrence of a similar incident. See Figure 7-1 for the incident management flow chart, this flow chart is also within the PIRMP (Appendix B12). All efforts will be undertaken immediately to avoid and reduce impacts of incidents and suitable controls put in place. Incidents will be closed out as quickly as possible, taking all required action to resolve each environmental incident.

In addition to the above notification process, the EPA will be immediately notified of any pollution incidents on or around the site via the EPA Environment Line (telephone 131 555) in accordance with Part 5.7 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW) (POEO Act). The circumstances where this will take place include:

If actual or potential harm to the health or safety of human beings or ecosystems has or is likely to occur and is not trivial.

If actual or potential loss or property damage (including clean-up costs) associated with an environmental incident exceeds $10,000.

Roads and Maritime Environment Branch and Project team will maintain all records relating to environmental incidents.



Figure 7-1 Incident Management Flow Chart

Actions Responsibilities

Step 1 Assess incident Person causing / finding the incident

Step 2 Stop works in the immediate area Person causing / finding the incident

Step 3 Contain incident if safe to do so Person causing / finding the incident

Step 5 Supervisor to notify ESR and Project Manager immediately

Supervisor / Superintendent

Step 4 Notify supervisor, or Superintendent immediately Person causing / finding the incident

Step 6 Implement additional containment measures Supervisor / Superintendent

Step 7 ESR to attend incident Environmental Site Representative

(ESR)

Step 8 Determine if immediate reporting to the DP&E, EPA and other regulatory bodies is required.

Note: to be immediately notified in the event of actual or potential harm to the environment or health of site

Step 9 Immediate verbal Notification to RMS Representative and Independent Environmental

Representative (ER). Follow up with written notification within 1 hour.

Environmental Site Representative (ESR)

Step 10 Clean up / rectify incident as appropriate Supervisor / Superintendent

Environmental Site Representative (ESR)

Step 11 Submit incident report to RMS Representative, Independent Environmental Representative (ER) within 48

hours of the incident occurring. The DP&E and other relevant regulatory authorities are to receive the report

within 7 days.

Supervisor / Superintendent



8 Inspections, monitoring and auditing

8.1 Environmental inspections

8.1.1 Weekly and post rainfall site inspections

The Environmental Site Representative will undertake weekly and post rainfall inspections of the work sites to evaluate the effectiveness of environmental controls. The Environmental Site Representative will record inspection findings on an inspection checklist form.

If any maintenance and/or deficiencies in environmental controls or in the standard of environmental performance are observed, they will be recorded on the checklist form. Records will also include details of any maintenance required, the nature of the deficiency, any actions required and an implementation priority.

Refer to Appendix A8 for Georgiou’s auditing, review and inspection standard.

8.1.2 Environmental Representative and Roads and Maritime inspections

The Independent Environmental Representative and Roads and Maritime staff will undertake regular inspections of works sites, and in particular critical activities throughout construction of the Project. Inspections by the Environmental Representative and Roads and Maritime Project staff would typically occur on a weekly or fortnightly basis depending on the complexity and anticipated risks associated with the stage of construction.

A member of the Project environment team will participate in all Environmental Representative and client inspections, and records maintained. Deficiencies and required actions will be analysed and prioritised at the completion of the inspection and timeframes for implementation of corrective actions agreed.

8.1.3 Pre-work inspections

Prior to the commencement of works on each shift, an inspection will be carried out and will include a check of relevant environmental controls and resources required to ensure effective operation and maintenance. Works are not to commence unless inspections are found to be satisfactory.

The foreman will undertake the inspections.

8.2 Environmental monitoring Monitoring will be undertaken to validate the impacts predicted for the Project, to measure the effectiveness of environmental controls and implementation of this CEMP, and to address approval requirements. The monitoring requirements for required aspects during construction are included in the relevant environmental management sub-plans and summarised in Table 8-1.

Table 8-1 Summary of environmental monitoring required by project approval

CoA Description Relevant Sub-Plan Reporting Requirements

C9 (d) Details on the mitigation, monitoring and management procedures specific to the Ancillary Facility that would be implemented to minimise the environmental impacts

Ancillary Facility Assessment

Refer to separate plan




C19 The project shall be constructed with the aim of achieving compliance with the vibration limits set out in the German Standard DIN for structural damage and the limits in the Environmental Noise Management Assessment Vibration: A Technical Guideline (DEC, 2006) for human exposure.

Construction Noise and Vibration Management Sub-plan (Appendix B3)

Construction Heritage Management Sub-plan (Appendix B5)

Results of vibration monitoring in monthly report to Roads and Maritime.

C24

Prepare and implement a Water Quality Management Program to monitor and minimise the impacts of the project on surface and groundwater quality and resources and wetlands, during construction and operation of the SSI

Construction Soil and Water Quality Management Sub-plan (Appendix B4) Water Quality Management Program (Appendix B4)

Reporting of the monitoring results to the DP&E, OEH, EPA and DOI – Water.

C37 A minimum two year monitoring and maintenance period is required for the riparian zone commencing after final planting, or until such time as a minimum 80 per cent survival rate of each species planted and a maximum 5 per cent weed cover for the treated riparian corridor is achieved. The monitoring program is to include weed control monitoring.

Vegetation Management Plan (CEMP Appendix B11)

Refer to the Vegetation Management Plan

D4 (e)(i) Monitoring of dust emissions Construction Air Quality Management Sub-plan (Appendix B6)

Refer to Sub-plan

D4 (e)(iii) Construction and operation of ancillary facilities

Ancillary Facility Assessment

Refer to separate plan

D4 (e)(v) Monitoring of construction waste Construction Waste Management Sub-plan (Appendix B7)

Refer to Sub-plan

D4 (e)(vi) Monitoring the impacts of spoil, fill and materials stockpile sites

Construction Soil and Water Quality Management Sub-plan (Appendix B4)

Refer to Sub-plan

D4 (e)(vii) Monitoring of construction hazard and risks

Roads and Maritime Environmental Incident Classification and Reporting (Appendix A5)

Refer to Appendix A5

D5 (a)(vi) Monitoring of the Construction Traffic Management Sub-plan

Construction Traffic Management Sub-plan (Appendix B1)

Refer to Sub-plan

D5 (b)(vi) Monitoring of the Construction Flora and Fauna Management Sub-plan

Construction Flora and Fauna Management Sub-plan (Appendix B2)

Refer to Sub-plan




D5 (c)(vii) A program for construction noise and vibration monitoring clearly indicating monitoring frequency, location, how the results of this monitoring would be recorded and, procedures to be followed where significant exceedances of relevant noise and vibration goals are detected.

Construction Noise and Vibration Management Sub-plan (Appendix B3)

Results of noise and vibration monitoring in monthly report to Roads and Maritime.

D5 (d)(vii)(v)

D5 (d)(vi)

A detailed monitoring plan to identify monitoring methods, locations, frequency, duration and analysis requirements to manage surface and groundwater impacts during construction of the project

Construction water quality monitoring requirements consistent with condition C24 (below)

Construction Soil and Water Quality Management Sub-plan (Appendix B4) Water Quality Management Program (Appendix B4)

Reporting of the monitoring results to the DP&E, OEH, EPA and DOI – Water .

The Environmental Representative and Roads and Maritime Representative will be advised of any non-conformances from monitoring and details reported in the monthly report.

Where a non-conformance is detected or monitoring results are outside of the expected range and are directly attributable to the Project (i.e. are influenced by factors under the direct control of the Project e.g. noise from construction equipment), the process described in Section 8.6 will be implemented. Steps in the process will typically include:

An analysis of the results by the Environmental Manager in more detail with a view of determining possible causes for the non-conformance.

A site inspection by the Environmental Manager or delegate.

Advising relevant personnel of the problem.

Identifying and agreeing on actions to resolve or mitigate the non-conformance.

Implementing actions to rectify or mitigate the non-conformance.

A non-conformance Environmental Incident Report and/or Environmental Improvement Notice may be issued by the Environmental Manager in response to the non-conformance problem if it is found to be construction related.

The timing for any improvement will be agreed between the relevant Engineer/Superintendent and Environmental Manager based on the level of risk (e.g. a significant risk will require immediate action).

All environmental monitoring equipment shall be maintained and calibrated according to manufacturer’s specifications and appropriate records kept.

8.3 Auditing Table 8-2 presents auditing requirements that are applicable to the Project.



8.3.1 Contractor audits

Internal auditing will be undertaken during the construction program generally on a six monthly basis throughout the Project. The purpose of auditing is to verify compliance with:

This CEMP and associated sub-plans.

Approval requirements (CoAs, environmental management measures).

Any relevant legal and other requirements (e.g. licenses, permits, regulations, Roads and Maritime contract documentation).

An audit checklist will be developed and amended as necessary to reflect changes to this CEMP, subsequent approvals and changes to Acts, regulations or guidelines.

8.3.2 Independent external audits

External auditing will be undertaken by an independent environment auditor in accordance with ISO 19011:2003 - Guidelines for Quality and/ or Environmental Management Systems Auditing.

Table 8-2 Audit requirements

No. Audit Requirement Timing Responsibility Recipient

1 Internal audit Verify compliance with approval and legal requirements, Roads and Maritime specifications and construction documentation

The first audit within three months of the commencement of construction and then at six monthly intervals thereafter. The final submitted within five working days of contract completion date.

Georgiou Project manager, Roads and Maritime

2 External independent audit

Verify compliance with approval and legal requirements, Roads and Maritime specifications, construction documentation and any other commitments.

Six monthly Roads and Maritime

Georgiou,

Roads and Maritime

Independent Environmental Representative



8.4 Compliance tracking program A Compliance Tracking Program has been developed for the Project by Roads and Maritime. This program has been submitted to the DP&E for approval under CoA D6 as a separate document to the CEMP. The requirements of the Compliance Tracking Program, as prescribed in CoA D6, include:

a) Provisions for the notification of the Planning Secretary of the commencement of works prior to the commencement of construction and prior to the commencement of operation of the project (including prior to each stage, where works are being staged).

b) Provisions for periodic reporting of compliance status against the requirements of this consent, including the Statement of Commitments, to the Planning Secretary including at least one month prior to the commencement of construction and operation of the project and at other intervals during the construction and operation, as identified in the Program.

c) A program for independent environmental auditing in accordance with ISO 19011:2003 - Guidelines for Quality and/ or Environmental Management Systems Auditing.

d) Mechanisms for reporting and recording incidents and actions taken in response to those incidents.

e) Provisions for reporting environmental incidents to the Planning Secretary during construction and operation.

f) Procedures for rectifying any non-compliance identified during environmental auditing, review of compliance or incident management.

The Compliance Tracking Program describes how the requirements of CoA D6 will be met and sets out a program and frequency for compliance reporting and independent auditing. The compliance reporting required under the Compliance Tracking Program will record how the CoA and environmental management measures have been addressed. A summary of the required compliance reporting, as required by CoA D6, is provided in Table 8-3.



Table 8-3 Compliance Reporting

No. Report Requirement Timing Responsibility Recipient

1 Compliance tracking program

CoA D6

Describes how the requirements of CoA D6 will be tracked and met, along with the requirements of G36, and sets out a program and frequency for compliance reporting and independent auditing.

Relates to both the construction and operational phases of the project.

Prior to construction Roads and Maritime to develop and submit for approval prior to the commencement of construction.

Georgiou to provide Roads and Maritime with regular information updates regarding the requirements of CoA D6, in order to track compliance.

DP&E and ER

2 Compliance Reporting CoA D6 (b)

Report on compliance and performance against approval requirements. The compliance reporting required under the Compliance Tracking Program will record how the CoA and environmental management measures have been addressed.

Prior to construction, six months following commencement of construction and then at six monthly intervals thereafter.

The compliance report must include the results of environmental monitoring carried of the matters listed in Table 8.1.

Prior to commencement of operation.

Georgiou to provide Roads and Maritime with regular information updates regarding the requirements of CoA D6, in order to track compliance.

DP&E and ER

8.5 Reporting Prior to, during and following construction, various reports will be prepared to fulfil internal Roads and Maritime and Georgiou reporting needs, and requirements under the Project approval. Table 8-4 sets out the reporting requirement applicable to the Project, timing of the reporting, who is responsible for managing preparation of the reports and the intended recipient(s).

Additional reporting may be necessary as the works progress. In such a circumstance, Table 8-4 will be amended to reflect these changes.



Table 8-4 Reporting Requirements

No. Report Requirement Timing Responsibility Recipient

1 Monthly environmental report

For incorporation in Project Monthly Reports including environmental statistics (i.e. incidents, regulatory action, complaints on environmental issues), regulatory and authority considerations, monitoring program performance and key environmental issues.

Monthly Environmental Manager,

Environmental Site Representative

Roads and Maritime

2 ER monthly report

Report of site environmental performance following routine inspections.

Monthly Environmental Representative

Roads and Maritime /DP&E

3 Environmental risk assessment

Conducted for each construction phase, Project changes and significant issues.

Prior to construction during development of CEMP and as required thereafter.

Environmental Manager,


Construction Manager

Roads and Maritime

4 Monitoring results

Report on monitoring data recorded and potential exceedances against criteria.

As required Environmental Manager,


Roads and Maritime

5 Roads and Maritime environmental inspection reports

Response to matter raised in Roads and Maritime site inspections.

As required. Typically every two weeks for Roads and Maritime inspection reports.

Environmental Manager,


Roads and Maritime



8.6 Non-conformity, corrective and preventative actions Any member of the Project team may raise a non-conformance or improvement opportunity. The Quality Management Plan describes the process for managing non-conforming work practises and initiating corrective/preventative actions or system improvements.

The Environmental Representative, Roads and Maritime Representative or public authority may also raise a non-conformance or improvement opportunity using the same process.

A non-conformance is the failure or refusal to comply with the requirements of this CEMP and Georgiou’s Nonconformity and Corrective and Preventive Action Procedure (Appendix A6).

For each non-conformance identified a corrective/preventative action (or actions) must be implemented. In addition any environmental management improvement opportunities can be initiated as a result of incidents or emergencies, monitoring and measurement, audit findings or other reviews. Improvement opportunities may also result in the implementation of corrective/preventative actions.

Corrective/preventative actions and improvement opportunities will be entered into Georgiou’s quality system database (QHEST) and include detail of the issue, action required and timing and responsibilities. The record will be updated with date of close out and any necessary notes. The database will be reviewed regularly to ensure actions are closed out as required.

Non-conforming activities may be stopped, if necessary, by the Environmental Site Representative, Environmental Manager or Project / Site Engineer following consultation with the Construction Manager or delegate. The works will not commence until a corrective / preventative action has been closed out. In such circumstances a non-conformance report must be prepared in accordance with the Quality Plan.

9 Review and improvement As a minimum the CEMP will be reviewed annually by the ESR. At any other time the ESR may propose that the CEMP requires updating. If the revision of the CEMP results in minor changes to the document, the amended CEMP will be sent to Roads and Maritime and the ER for approval in accordance with the process detailed in Section 1.6. If the revision results in major changes to the CEMP then this will be submitted to the Planning Secretary for approval.

All staff will be educated in the relevant CEMP amendments through the induction process and toolbox talks.

Additionally, management reviews will be undertaken as part of the continual improvement process. A review is initiated by the Environmental Manager and includes relevant Project team members and Roads and Maritime.

Management reviews will occur as a minimum quarterly with Roads and Maritime invited to participate. The management reviews must comprise as a minimum the following:

Identification of areas of opportunity for improved environmental performance.

Analysis of the causes of nonconformities and deficiencies, including those identified in environment inspections and audits.

Verification of the effectiveness of corrective and preventative actions.

Highlighting any changes in procedures resulting from process improvement.



The outcomes of the management reviews could include amendments to this CEMP and related documentation, revision to the Project’s environmental management system, risk assessment review, re-evaluation of the Project objectives and targets as well as feeding into other Project documents.

10 Documentation

10.1 Environmental records Georgiou’s Health, Safety and Environment Policies, Standards, Procedures, Safe Work Instructions, References, Guidelines, Forms, Templates are all accessible via the Company’s Intranet - GENIE. GENIE will maintain the current and only authorised versions for use. Environment management documentation that has been specifically developed for the site will be controlled on site and recorded in the sites document management system.

The Environmental Manager is responsible for maintaining all environmental management documents as current at the point of use. Types of records include:

All monitoring, inspection and compliance reports/records.

Correspondence with public authorities.

Induction and training records.

Reports on environmental incidents, other environmental non-conformances, complaints and follow-up action.

Community engagement information.

Minutes of CEMP and construction environmental management system review meetings and evidence of any action taken.

All identified records listed in G36 annexure C (C2).

All environmental management documents are subject to ongoing review and continual improvement. This includes times of change to scheduled activities or to legislative or licensing requirements.

Only the Environmental Manager or Site Environmental Representative, has the authority to change any of the environmental management documentation.

10.2 Document control Georgiou or Roads and Maritime where relevant, will coordinate the preparation, review and distribution, as appropriate, of the environmental documents listed above. During the Project, the environmental documents will be stored at the main site compound.

Georgiou will implement a document control procedure to control the flow of documents within and between Roads and Maritime, stakeholders and subcontractors.

The procedure will also ensure that documentation is:

Developed, reviewed and approved prior to issue.

Issued for use.

Controlled and stored for the legally required timeframe.

Removed from use when superseded or obsolete.

Archived.



Each document will have a table detailing a distribution list of the controlled copies and current revision details, presented on the title page.

Appendix A1

Compliance Tracking Register

Legal and contractual for construction

Act Aspect Requirement Part 5.2 exempt Phase

Environmental Planning and

Assessment Act, 1979

planning approval Comply with the terms Minister for Planning’s approval for the project. Obtain the Minister’s approval for any project modifications that

are not consistent with the planning approval.

n/a all phases

Environment Protection and

Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

(EPBC Act)

planning approval proposed ‘actions’ that have the potential to significantly impact on matters of national environmental significance, the environment of

Commonwealth land or that are being carried out by a Commonwealth agency must be referred to the Commonwealth Government.

n/a planning

Fisheries Management Act 1994 Water Permits under sections 201, 205 and 219 of the Fisheries Management Act

1994 for;

- Provide the Minister for Primary Industries 28 days notice of planned dredging or reclamation work.

- Do not harm any mangroves, seagrasses or other marine vegetation on public water land protected by the regulations without a permit.

- Do not block fish passage without a permit

yes works in water

Water Management Act 2000 Water water use approvals under section 89, water management work approvals under section

90, and activity approvals (other than aquifer interference approvals) under section 91. This includes;

- Do not take water from a water source (a lake, river or estuary or place where water occurs naturally on or below the surface of the

ground, and includes coastal waters) without an access licence.

- Do not construct/use a water supply work, drainage work or flood work without the appropriate approval

-Do not deposit material, excavate, or remove material within a watercourse bank, shore or bed, or on land 40 metres inland, or

interfere with the likely flow of water to such a body, without a controlled activity approval.

yes construction

Protection of the Environment

Operations Act 1997

water S120. Do not cause water pollution (other than to a sewer), except in accordance with the conditions of an Environment Protection

Licence.

no construction

National Parks and

Wildlife Act 1974.

Aboriginal Heritage Aboriginal heritage impact permits under section 90 of the National Parks and

Wildlife Act 1974;

- Do not harm or desecrate an Aboriginal object or Aboriginal place without consent.

yes construction

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Heritage Protection Act 1984

(Commonwealth)

Aboriginal Heritage S20. Report any discovery of Aboriginal remains to the Federal Minister for the Environment and Heritage.

S22. Comply with the provisions of any declaration in relation to a significant Aboriginal area or object.

no construction

Heritage Act 1977 Non - Aboriginal

Heritage

Approvals under Part 4 and excavation permits under section 139 of the Heritage Act 1977. Section 139;

- Do not disturb or excavate land with knowledge or reasonable cause to suspect that the disturbance or excavation will or is likely to

result in a relic being discovered, exposed, moved, damaged or destroyed; or

- Do not disturb or excavate land on where a relic has been discovered or exposed.

Section 57 of the Heritage Act 1977 - Effect of interim heritage orders and listing on State Heritage Register;

- When an interim heritage order or listing on the State Heritage Register applies to a place, building, work, relic, moveable object,

precinct, or land, a person must not do any of the following things except in pursuance of an approval granted by the approval body

under Subdivision 1 of Division 3

yes construction

Native Vegetation Act 2003 flora Authorisations to clear native vegetation or State protected land. yes all phases

Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 fauna S2.1. Do not harm any animal that is; of a threatened species, that is part of a threatened ecological community or is a protected animal,

unless authorised under other legislation (e.g. planning approval).

S2.4 Do not damage habitat of a threatened species or ecological community unless authorised under other legislation (e.g. planning

approval).

no all phases

Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 flora S2.3 Do not damage declared areas of outstanding biodiversity value unless authorised under other legislation (e.g. planning approval).

S2.2 Do not pick a plant that is; of a threatened species, that is part of a threatened ecological community or is a protected plant, unless

authorised under other legislation (e.g. planning approval).

no all phases

Contaminated Land Management Act

1997

contaminated land S60. Notify the EPA if;

• Contaminants exceed thresholds contained in guidelines or the regulations where contamination has entered or will foreseeably enter

neighbouring land, the atmosphere, groundwater or surface water.

• Contaminants in soil are equal to or exceed guideline levels with respect to the current or approved use of the land.

• Contamination meets other criteria that may be prescribed by the regulations.

no all phases

Crown Lands Act 1989 land acquisition applies to the acquisition of land reserved under this Act. no pre construciton

This table should be reviewed regularly to reflect current legislation and the legislative requirements specific to the project

Relevent Legislation - Compliance Tracking Matrix


Operations Act 1997

waste Do not risk harming the environment by wilfully or negligently:

S115. disposing of waste unlawfully.

S116. causing any substance to leak, spill or otherwise escape (whether or not from a container); or

S117.emitting an ozone depleting substance

no construction


Operations Act 1997

equipment S 167. Properly and efficiently maintain and operate any installed pollution control equipment (including monitoring devices). no construction

Pesticides Act 1999 chemical use S12. Use pesticides in an environmentally sensitive manner.

S13. Do not use an unregistered pesticide without a permit.

S14. Read the label or permit for the pesticide.

S15. Use registered pesticides in accordance with instructions on the label.

S17. Do not use any restricted pesticide unless authorised by a certificate of competency or a pesticide control order under the Act.

no construction

Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals

Act, 1985

chemical use S28. Obtain a licence to undertake prescribed activities involving environmentally hazardous chemicals or declared chemical wastes. no construction

Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail

Transport) Act 2008

hazardous goods S9. Ensure that dangerous goods are transported in a safe manner. no construction


Operations Act 1997

noise S139. Do not operate plant if it emits noise caused by poor maintenance or operation.

S140. Do not cause noise by failing to properly and efficiently deal with materials.

no construction


Operations Act 1997

pollution S148. Notify the EPA immediately of pollution incidents where material harm to the environment is caused or threatened. no construction


Operations Act 1997

waste S143. Only transport waste to a facility that can lawfully accept the waste.

S115. Only transport waste to a facility that can lawfully accept the waste.

no construction


Operations (Waste) Regulation 2005

waste Cl 49. Comply with general requirements for the transport of waste. For example, any vehicle used by the person to transport waste must

be kept in a clean condition and be maintained so as to prevent spillage of waste. For some wastes only licensed transporters can be

used.

no construction

Reference Sub Ref. Comment/Obligation Responsibility Phase Compliance Status Comment/Evidence

The Applicant shall carry out the SSI generally in accordance with the:

a) State Significant lnfrastructure Application SSI-4951; RMS, Georgiou all phases

b) Windsor Bridge Replacement Project Environmental Impact Statement Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4

prepared by Sinclair Knight Merz for Roads and Maritime Services, dated November 2012;

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c) Windsor Bridge Replacement Project Submissions Report incorporating Preferred

lnfrastructure Report, dated April 2013 prepared by Sinclair Knight Merz for Roads and

Maritime Services, including the revised Statement of Commitments contained therein;


d) Any plans and/or documentation submitted to satisfy the Pre-Construction Conditions of this

consent as approved in writing by the Director-General; and


e) The conditions of this consent. RMS, Georgiou all phases

A2 lf there is any inconsistency between the plans and documentation referred to in condition

A1, the most recent document shall prevail to the extent of the inconsistency. However,

conditions of this consent prevail to the extent of any inconsistency.

all phases

The Applicant shall comply with any reasonable requirement(s) of the Director-General

arising from the Department's assessment of:

all phases

a) any reports, plans or correspondence that are submitted in accordance with this

consent; and


b) the implementation of any actions or measures contained within these

documents.


A4 This consent shall lapse 5 years after the date on which it is granted, unless the works

the subject of this SSI consent are physically commenced on or before that date.

RMS all phases

The Applicant may elect to construct and/or operate the SSI in stages. Where staging is

proposed, the Applicant shall submit a Staging Report to the Director-General prior to the

commencement of the first proposed stage. The Staging Report shall provide details of:

RMS, Georgiou pre construction

a) how the SSI would be staged, including general details of work activities associated with each

stage and the general timing of when each stage would commence; and


b) details of the relevant conditions of consent, which would apply to each stage and how these

shall be complied with across and between the stages of the SSl.


Where staging of the SSI is proposed, these conditions of consent are only required to be

complied with at the relevant time and to the extent that they are relevant to the specific

stage(s).

The Applicant shall ensure that an updated Staging Report (or advice that no changes to

staging are proposed) is submitted to the Director-General prior to the commencement of

each stage, identifying any changes to the proposed staging or applicable conditions.


A6 The Applicant shall ensure that all plans, sub-plans and other management documents

required by the conditions of this consent and relevant to each stage (as identified in the

Staging Report) are submitted to the Director-General no later than one month prior to the

commencement of the relevant stages, unless otherwise agreed by the Director-General.


With the approval of the Director-General, the Applicant may:

a) submit any strategy, plan or program required by this consent on a progressive basis; and/or RMS pre construction

b) combine any strategy, plan or program required by this consent. RMS pre construction

A7

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A3

A1

A5

A8 ln the event of a dispute between the Applicant and a public authority, in relation to an

applicable requirement in this consent or relevant matter relating to the activity, either

party may refer the matter to the Director-General for resolution. The Director-General's

determination of any such dispute shall be final and binding on the parties.



Conditions 81 to 88 have been imposed in accordance with the following

objectives:

(a) To minimise impacts on heritage sites, including sites within the Thompson

Square

Conservation Area and archaeological sites in, and in the vicinity of, the site;

(b) To salvage and interpret any impacted heritage sites, including historical

archaeologically significant sites within, and in the vicinity of, the site;

(c) To conduct archival recording and further research of the Thompson Square

Conservation Area;

(d) To enhance and conserve the Thompson Square Conservation Area, the

heritage

items identified in Table 1 of Appendix 1, with the exception of ltem 3 (the

Thompson

Square lower parkland area) and ltem 20 (Windsor Bridge) and any archaeological

sites within, and in the vicinity of, the site, while providing for the construction of

a

The Applicant shall submit a Strategic Conservation Management Plan (GMP) to

the Director-General for the project area on the southern side of the Hawkesbury

River as shown in Appendix 2 Strategic Conservation Management Plan study area.

The CMP shall be prepared by appropriately qualified and/or experienced heritage

consultants. The nominated heritage consultant(s) is to have appropriate

experience

and skills including land and maritime archaeology, landscape, engineering and

built

heritage expertise and documented experience in the preparation and

inplementation

of CMPs.

The Applicant shall not carry out any pre-construction or construction activities on

the southern side of the Hawkesbury River for the SSI before the CMP has been

approved by the Director-General. The CMP is to provide for the heritage

conservation of the Thompson Square Conservation Area. The CMP shall be

prepared in consultation with the Heritage Branch, OEH and in accordance with

the relevant guidelines of the NSW Heritage Council and include, but not be

limited to:

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B1

CULTURAL HERITAGE

a) identification of the heritage value of the Thompson Square Conservation Area,

including statements of significance for the Thompson Square Conservation

Area and any individual listings within the conservation area of any local, state or

national heritage items;

Pre- Construction

b) the development of heritage design principles for the project to retain the

heritage significance of the Thompson Square Conservation Area and any

individually listed item within the conservation area or in proximity to the site,

with the exception of ltem 3 (the Thompson Square lower parkland area) and

Item 20 (Windsor Bridge) in Table 1 of Appendix 1;

Pre- Construction

c) specific mitigation measures for the Thompson Square Conservation Area and

individually listed items to minimise impact and to ensure that final measures

selected are appropriate and the least intrusive option; and

Pre- Construction

d) changes to the detailed design of the SSI to mitigate heritage impacts. Pre- Construction

The Applicant shall prepare and submit a detailed Interpretation Plan prior to the

commencement of pre-construction and construction activities for the Thompson

Square Conservation Area including individually listed sites, non-Aboriginal

archaeology and Aboriginal archaeology for the approval of the Director-General.

The

detailed lnterpretation Plan must be prepared in consultation with the OEH and

include specific media design, content, location and materials, prepared in

accordance with the Guidelines of the NSW Heritage Council.


Prior to the commencement of pre-construction works on the southern side of the

Hawkesbury River, the Applicant shall complete a detailed Archival Recording of

all

historic heritage sites within the Strategic Conservation Management Plan study

area in accordance with the Guidelines issued by the NSW Heritage Council and to

the satisfaction of the Director-General and in consultation with the NSW Heritage

Council. The recording shall include, but not be limited to:


a) detailed survey and analysis of Thompson Square Conservation Area, Windsor

Bridge and the immediate surrounds using 3D laser scanning; and

RMS post salvage works

b) photographic and archival recording of all affected heritage sites, as identified in

the specialist reports prepared as part of the Environmental lmpact Statement

for the project. Recording is to be completed.


Copies of these recordings should be made available to the Director-General, the

NSW Heritage Council, the Local Studies Library and the Local Historical Society in

Windsor.


B2

ARCHAEOLOGY

The Applicant shall undertake an Archaeological lnvestigation Program comprising

Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Heritage in the project area on the southern side of

the Hawkesbury River, prior to the commencement of preconstruction and

construction activities in the southern area. The program shall be conducted to

the satisfaction of the Director-General and in accordance with:

RMS Pre-Construction

a) the Heritage Council's Archaeologr'cal Assessmenfs Guideline (f 996) using a

methodology prepared, in consultation with the NSW Heritage Council for non-

Aboriginal heritage; and


b) prepared in consultation with the OEH (Aboriginal heritage) and the Aboriginal

stakeholders.


The Archaeological lnvestigation Program is to be undertaken by an archaeological

heritage consultant approved by the Director-General in consultation with the

NSW

Heritage Council and by the OEH (Aboriginal heritage) and by an Excavation

Director

who shall demonstrate an ability to comply with the Heritage Council's Criteria for

the Assessment of Excavation Directors (July 2011) and in particular must be able

to demonstrate compliance with Criterion A.4 that: 'work under any approvals

previously granted by the Heritage Council has been completed in accordance

with the conditions of that consent and the final report has been submitted to the

NSW

Heritage Council.

The Archaeological lnvestigation Program shall include archaeological testing and


The results of the Archaeological lnvestigation Program are to be detailed in a

Historic Archaeological Report and a Detailed Salvage Strategy comprising the non-

Aboriginal and Aboriginal heritage findings. These are to be prepared in

consultation with the OEH (Heritage Branch and Aboriginal heritage) and to the

satisfaction of the Director-General, and shall include, but not necessarily be

limited to:

Pre-Construction

a) detailed recommendations for further archaeological work; RMS Pre-Construction

b) consideration of measures to avoid or minimise disturbance to archaeology sites,

where archaeology of historical and Aboriginal heritage archaeological significance

are found to be present;


B3

c) where impacts cannot be avoided by construction of the SSl, recommend actions

to salvage and interpret salvaged sites, conduct further research and archival

recording of the historic heritage and Aboriginal heritage value of each site, and

to enhance and preserve the archaeology of historical non-Aboriginal and

Aboriginal heritage significance;


d) consideration of providing visual evidence of heritage sites within the final

landscape design of the SSI to preserve and acknowledge the heritage value of the

Thompson Square Conservation Area and the site;


e) management and mitigation measures to minimise impacts due to preconstruction

and construction activities; and


f) preparation of a Hawkesbury Region Sand Bodies Study to the satisfaction of the

Director-General and undertaken by suitably qualified and experienced

persons whose appointment has been approved by the Director-General, in the

event that any Pleistocene and/or early Holocene is encountered during the

works referred to in condition 83. This study is required to be prepared in

consultation with the Department, the OEH and Aboriginal stakeholders and is

required to:


(i) be undertaken in accordance with a research design and action plan

approved by the Director-General prior to the study commencing;


(ii) be directed towards locating and evaluating sand bodies likely to contain

evidence of early Aboriginal habitation in the Hawkesbury River area, in the

project location in areas disturbed by construction of the project, including the

existing Windsor Bridge and new bridge locations;


(iii) findings are to be made publicly available; and RMS Pre-Construction

(iv) make recommendations concerning the preservation and future management

of any finds.


ln the event that any Pleistocene and/or early Holocene is encountered, the

recommendations of the Hawkesbury Region Sand Bodies Study are to be fully

complied with.


The Applicant shall undertake an Archaeological lnvestigation Program comprising

Aboriginal Heritage in the northern side of the Hawkesbury River project area,

prior to the commencement of pre-construction and construction activities in the

northern area. The program shall be conducted to the satisfaction of the Director-

General and prepared in consultation with the OEH (Aboriginal heritage) and the

Aboriginal stakeholders.


The results of the Archaeological lnvestigation Program conducted in the project

area on the northern side of the Hawkesbury River are to be detailed in a Historic

Archaeological Report and a Detailed Salvage Strategy comprising the Aboriginal

heritage findings in northern side of the Hawkesbury River. These are to be

prepared in consultation with the OEH (Aboriginal heritage) and to the satisfaction

of the Director-General, and shall include but not necessarily be limited to:


a) detailed recommendations for further Aboriginal archaeological work; RMS Pre-Construction

B4

b) consideration of measures to avoid or minimise disturbance to Aboriginal sites,

where archaeology of Aboriginal heritage archaeological significance are found

to be present;


c) where impacts cannot be avoided by construction of the SSl, recommend actions

to salvage and interpret salvaged sites, conduct further research and archival

recording of the Aboriginal heritage value of each site, and to enhance and

preserve the Aboriginal heritage significance;


d) consideration of providing visual evidence of heritage sites within the final

landscape design of the SSI to preserve and acknowledge the Aboriginal heritage

value of the northern project area;


e) management and mitigation measures to minimise impacts due to preconstruction

and construction activities; and


f) preparation of a Hawkesbury Region Sand Bodies Study as detailed in Condition

B3(f)


B5 The Applicant shall not commence construction of the project on or within those

areas likely to alter flood conditions until such time as works identified in the

Hydrological Mitigation Report, required under condition C27, have been

completed, unless otherwise agreed by the Director-General


B6 Terracing is not approved as part of landscaping for the SSI RMS Pre-Construction

B7 The Applicant shall prepare an Urban Design and Landscape Plan prior to the

commencement of pre-construction and construction activities in the southern

side of the Hawkesbury River to guide the landscaping for the project. The Plan

shall be prepared in consultation with the OEH, and Hawkesbury Council and shall

present an

integrated urban design for the project that is sympathetic to the heritage values

and significance of the Thompson Square Conservation Area and shall be prepared

in

accordance with the requirements of condition C47.


The project is to be revised to incorporate the following amendments. The new

design of the SSI shall be provided to the Director-General for approval prior to

the

commencement of pre-construction and construction activities in the southern

side of the Hawkesbury River:


a) the raising of the southern approach road by approximately 1 metre is not

approved. The heighUclearance of the southern approach road shall be designed

ensure consistency with the EIS;


b) public access to the existing wharf is to be maintained and alternative coach

access, arrangements for pedestrians/cyclists and consultation undertaken are to

be detailed;

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REVISED DESIGN

B8

HYDROLOGY

URBAN DESIGN AND LANDSCAPE PLAN

c) access to numbers 4 and 6 Bridge Street is to be maintained at all times.

Alternative access arrangements to those proposed shall beinvestigated to the

satisfaction of the Director-General;


d) the northern roundabout shall be designed to ensure consistency with the

Austroads Guide to Road Design: Part 48, particularly in relation to geometry and

lane designations.


ln the event that further design amendments are required as a consequence of

compliance with conditions 81 to 87, any such revised designs must be approved

by

the Director-General.

RMS Pre-Construction,

Construction


C1 During all stages of the project, the Applicant must comply with all programs and reports

prepared by the Applicant in accordance with conditions 81 to 88 of this consent.


C2 ln the event that any Pleistocene and/or early Holocene is encountered during any

construction activities, condition B3(f) applies as if the relevant construction works were

works carried out under condition B3.


C3 This consent does not allow the Applicant to disturb any human remains found on the site

without further approval from the Director-General, and/or the NSW Police Force


Prior to the commencement of pre-construction works the Applicant shall nominate, for the

approval of the Director-General, a specialist Heritage Manager and Heritage Consultant team

for the construction works. The consultant(s) shall have appropriate qualifications and

experience commensurate with the scope of the works, which shall include land and maritime

archaeology, landscape, engineering and built heritage expertise and have demonstrated

experience in the implementation of CMPs. During pre-construction and construction works,

the specialist Heritage Manager and heritage consultant team shall:

RMS pre - construction

a) advise on the detail design resolution of new works, inspect new works, advise on design and

installation of services (to minimise impacts on significant fabric and views) and undertake on-

site Heritage inductions;


b) provide input to the compliance reporting required under condition D6; and RMS pre - construction

c) prepare a report (illustrated by works photographs) to be submitted to the Director-General

for approval within 6 months of the completion of the works which describes the work, any

impacts/damage and corrective works carried out and includes a revised Statement of

Significance in accordance with NSW Heritage Council guidelines.


Within 12 months of completing the work required under conditions B3 and B4, the Applicant

shall, in consultation with the NSW Heritage Council, the OEH (Aboriginal heritage) and to the

satisfaction of the Director-General, prepare and submit a further report containing:


a) an executive summary of the archaeological programme; RMS pre - construction

b) the findings of the excavations, including detailed artefact analysis for non-Aboriginal and

Aboriginal heritage;


c) the identification of a final repository for finds of non-Aboriginal heritage

significance;


d) artefact analysis and Aboriginal Site lmpacts Recording Forms (ASIR), and the identification of

final storage location for all Aboriginal objects recovered (testing and salvage), prepared in

consultation with the Aboriginal stakeholders, the OEH (Aboriginal heritage) and to the

satisfaction of the Director-General.


e) detailed information on the excavation including the aim, the context for the excavation,

procedures, treatment of artefacts (cleaning, conserving, sorting, cataloguing, labelling, scale

photographs and/or drawings, location of repository) and analysis of the information

retrieved;


f) nominated repository for the items, which has agreed to take the items; RMS pre - construction

g) conclusions from the archaeological programme. This information must include a reassessment

of the site's heritage significance comprising non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal heritage,

statement(s) on how archaeological investigations at this site have contributed to the

community's understanding of the Site and other Comparative Site Types and

recommendations for the future management of the site/s;


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C5

C4

HERITAGE IMPACTS

h) details of how this information about the excavations have been publicly disseminated (for

example, include copies of press releases, public brochures and information signs produced to

explain the archaeological significance of the sites).


C6 The Applicant shall carry out all reasonable and feasible measures to minimise dust generated

by the SSl, including wind-blown and traffic-generated dust.

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During construction, the Applicant shall ensure that:

a) all vehicles on site do not exceed a speed limit of 30 kilometres per hour; Georgiou construction

b) all loaded vehicles entering or leaving the site have their loads covered; and Georgiou construction

c) all loaded vehicles leaving the site are cleaned of dirt, sand and other materials before they

leave the site, to avoid tracking these materials on public roads.


Unless otherwise approved by the Director-General, the location of Ancillary Facilities shall: RMS, Georgiou pre - construction

a) be located more than 50 metres from a waterway; RMS, Georgiou pre - construction

b) be located within or adjacent to land where the SSI is being carried out; RMS, Georgiou pre - construction

c) have ready access to the road network or direct access to the construction

corridor;

RMS, Georgiou pre - construction

d) be located to minimise the need for heavy vehicles to travel through residential areas; RMS, Georgiou pre - construction

e) be sited on relatively level land; RMS, Georgiou pre - construction

f) be separated from nearest residences by at least 200 metres (or at least 300

metres for a temporary batching plant);


g) not require vegetation clearing beyond that already required by the SSI; RMS, Georgiou pre - construction

h) not be located within the Thompson Square Conservation Area; RMS, Georgiou pre - construction

i) not impact on Heritage items (including identified Aboriginal cultural value and archaeological

sensitivity) beyond those already impacted by the SSI and not have any additional impacts to

those heritage items impacted by the proposal;


j) not unreasonably affect the land use of adjacent properties; RMS, Georgiou pre - construction

k) be above the 20 ARI flood level unless a contingency plan to manage flooding is prepared and

implemented; and


l) provide sufficient area for the storage of raw materials to minimise, to the greatest extent

practical, the number of deliveries required outside standard construction hours.


The location of the ancillary facilities shall be identified in the Construction Environment

Management Plan.


Ancillary sites that do not meet the criteria set out in this consent shall be approved by the

Director-General prior to establishment. ln obtaining this approval, the Applicant shall assess

the ancillary facility against the criteria set out in this consent to demonstrate how the

potential environmental impacts can be mitigated and managed to acceptable standards. Such

assessment(s) can be submitted separately or as part of the Construction Environmental

Management Plan required under this consent. The assessment shall include, but not

necessarily be limited to:


a) a description of the Ancillary Facility, its components and the surrounding environment; Georgiou pre - construction

b) details on the activities to be carried out at the facility, including the hours of use and the

storage of dangerous and hazardous goods;

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c) an assessment of the environmental impacts on the site and the surrounding environment,

including, but not limited to noise, vibration, air quality, traffic access, flora and fauna,

heritage and light spill;


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C9

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d) details on the mitigation, monitoring and management procedures specific to the Ancillary

Facility that would be implemented to minimise the environmental impacts or, where this is

not possible, feasible and reasonable measures to offset these impacts and an assessment of

the adequacy of the mitigation or offsetting measures. This shall include consideration of

restrictions on the hours

of use or exclusion of certain activities;


e) details on the timing for the completion of activities at the ancillary facility and how the site

will be decommissioned (including any necessary rehabilitation); and


f) demonstrated overall consistency with the approved project. Georgiou pre - construction

The Applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director-General that there will be

no additional significant adverse impact from that Ancillary Facility's construction or


The Director-General's approval is not required for minor Ancillary Facilities (e.g. lunch sheds,

office sheds, and portable toilet facilities, etc.) that do not comply with the criteria set out in

condition C8 of this consent and which:


a) are located within an active construction zone within the approved project footprint; and Georgiou pre - construction

b) have been assessed by the Environmental Representative to have: Georgiou pre - construction

(i) no additional adverse impact on the Thompson Square Conservation Area;

(ii) minimal amenity impacts to surrounding residences, with consideration to

matters such as noise and vibration impacts, traffic and access impacts,

dust and odour impacts, and visual (including light spill) impacts, and

(iii) minimal environmental impact in respect to waste management, and no

impacts on flora and fauna, soil and water, and heritage beyond those

approved for the project; and


c) have environmental and amenity impacts that can be managed through the implementation of

environmental measures detailed in a CEMP for the project.


C11 All Ancillary Facilities shall be rehabilitated to at least their pre-construction condition, unless

othenruise agreed by the Director-General.


Dangerous goods, as defined by the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, shall be stored and

handled strictly in accordance with:


a) all relevant Australian Standards; Georgiou construction

b) for liquids, a minimum bund volume requirement of 11Oo/o of the volume of the largest single

stored volume within the bund; and


c) the Environment Protection Manual for Authorised Officers: Bunding and Spill Management,

Technical Bulletin (Environment Protection Authority, 1997).


ln the event of an inconsistency between the requirements listed from (a) to (c) above, the

most stringent requirement shall prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.


C13 Construction activities associated with the SSI shall be undertaken during the following

standard construction hours:


a) 7:00am to 6:00pm Mondays to Fridays, inclusive; and Georgiou construction

b) 8:00am to 1:00pm Saturdays; and Georgiou construction

c) at no time on Sundays or public holidays. Georgiou construction

a) construction works that generate noise that is: Georgiou construction

no more than 5 dB 40 above rating background level at any residence in accordance with the

lnterim Construction Noise Guidelin e (Department of Environment and Climate Change,

2009); and


i) no more than 5 dB(40 above rating background level at any residence in accordance with the

lnterim Construction Noise Guideline (Department of Environment and Climate Change,

2009); and


ii) no more than the noise management levels specified in Table 3 of the lnterim Construction

Noise Guideline (Department of Environment and Climate Change, 2009) at other sensitive

receivers; or


C10

HAZARDS AND RISK

C12

NOISE AND VIBRATION

C14

b) for the delivery of materials required outside these hours by the NSW Police Force or other

authorities for safety reasons; or


c) where it is required in an emergency to avoid the loss of lives, property and/or to prevent

environmental harm; or


d) works as approved through the out-of-hours work protocol outlined in the CEMP. Georgiou construction

Activities resulting in impulsive or tonal noise emission (such as rock breaking, rock

hammering, pile driving) shall only be undertaken:


a) between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday; Georgiou construction

b) between the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday; and Georgiou construction

c) in continuous blocks not exceeding three hours each with a minimum respite from those

activities and works of not less than one hour between each block.


For the purposes of this condition 'continuous' includes any period during which there is less

than a one hour respite between ceasing and recommencing any of the work the subject of

this condition.


C16 Wherever feasible and reasonable, piling activities shall be undertaken using quieter

alternative methods than impact or percussion piling, such as bored piles or vibrated piles.


C17 Where feasible and reasonable, operational noise mitigation measures shall be implemented

at the start of construction (or at other times during construction) to minimise construction

noise mpacts.


C18 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 CEMP.

Note: The lnterim Construction Norse Guideline identifies 'particularly annoying'

activities that require the addition of 1dB(A) to the predicted level before comparing to the

construction NML


The SSI shall be constructed with the aim of achieving the following construction vibration

goals:


a) for structural damage, the vibration limits set out in the German Standard DIN 4150-3:

Structural Vibration - effects of vibration on structures; and


b) for damage to other buildings and/or structures, the vibration limits set out in the British

Standard BS 7385-1:1990 - Evaluation and measurement for vibration in buildings. Guide for

measurement of vibration and evaluation of their effects on buildings; and


c) for human exposure, the acceptable vibration values set out in the Environmental Noise

managemenf Assessrng Vibration: A Technical Guideline (Department of Environment and

Conservation, 2006).


Unless othenruise agreed by the Director-General, within 6 months of commencing

construction, the Applicant shall, in consultation with the EPA, prepare and submit for the

approval of the Director-General, a review of the operational noise mitigation measures

proposed to be implemented for the project. The review shall:

RMS construction

a) confirm the operational noise predictions of the project based on detailed design. This

operational noise assessment shall be based on an appropriately calibrated noise model (which

has incorporated additional noise monitoring, where necessary for calibration purposes);

RMS construction

b) review the suitability of the operational noise mitigation measures identified in the documents

listed under condition M to achieve the criteria outlined in condition C14 based on the

operational noise performance of the project predicted under (a) above; and

RMS construction

c) where necessary, investigate additional feasible and reasonable noise mitigation measures to

achieve the criteria outlined in the Road Norse Policy (DECCW, 2011).

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C15

C19

C20

C21 During construction, affected educational institutions shall be consulted and reasonable steps

taken to ensure that noise generating construction works in the vicinity of affected buildings

are not timetabled during examination periods where practicable, unless other reasonable

arrangements to the affected institutions are made at no cost to the affected institution.

RMS construction

C22 The SSI shall be operated with the objective of not exceeding the road noise criteria outlined

in the NSW Road Noise Policy (DECCW, 2011).

RMS construction

C23 Soil and water management measures consistent with Managing Urban Stormwater - Soils and

Construction Vol I (Landcom, 2004) shall be employed during the construction of the SSI to

minimise soil erosion and the discharge of sediment and other pollutants to land and/or

waters.


The Applicant shall prepare and implement a Water Quality Management Program

to monitor and minimise the impacts of the project on surface and groundwater quality

and resources and wetlands, during construction and operation of the SSl. The

Program shall be developed in consultation with the OEH, EPA, DPI (Fishing and

Aquaculture) and NOW and shall include but not necessarily be limited to:


a) identification of surface and groundwater quality monitoring locations (including

watercourses and waterbodies) which are representative of the potential extent

of impacts from the project;


b) the results of the groundwater modelling undertaken under this consent; RMS pre - construction

c) identification of works and activities during construction and operation of the

project, including emergencies and spill events, that have the potential to impact

on surface water quality of potentially affected watenruays;


d) development and presentation of parameters and standards against which any

changes to water quality will be assessed, having regard to the Australian and

New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality 2000 (Australian

and New Zealand Environment Conservation Council, 2000);


e) representative background monitoring of surface and groundwater quality

parameters for a minimum of six months (considering seasonality) prior to the

commencement of construction, to establish baseline water conditions, unless

otherwise agreed by the Director-General;


f) a minimum monitoring period of three years following the completion of

construction or until the affected waterways and/ or groundwater resources are

certified by an independent expert as being rehabilitated to an acceptable

condition. The monitoring shall also confirm the establishment of operational

water control measures (such as sedimentation basins and vegetation swales);

RMS operation

g) contingency and ameliorative measures in the event that adverse impacts to

water quality are identified; and


h) reporting of the monitoring results to the Department, OEH, EPA and NOW. RMS construction

The Program shall be submitted to the Director-General for approval 6 months prior to

the commencement of construction of the project, or as otherwise agreed by the

Director-General. A copy of the Program shall be submitted to the OEH, EPA, DPI

(Fishing and Aquaculture) and NOW prior to its implementation.


SOIL AND WATER QUALITY

C24

C25 Prior to the commencement of site preparation and excavation activities, or as

othenuise agreed by the Director-General, in areas identified as having a moderate to

high risk of contamination, a site audit shall be carried out by a site auditor. A site

audit report is to be prepared by the site auditor detailing the outcomes of Phase 2

contamination investigations within these areas. The site audit report shall detail,

where relevant, whether the land is suitable (for the intended land use) or can be made

suitable through remediation.

A site audit statement(s) must be prepared verifying that the site has been remediated to a

standard consistent with the intended land use. The site audit statement(s) shall be submitted

to the Director-General prior to operation of the SSl, unless otherwise agreed by the Director-

General.

Note: Terms used in this condition have the same meaning as in the Contaminated

Land Management Act 1997.

RMS construction

C26 The Applicant shall ensure, where feasible and reasonable, that the project is

designed to not exceed the afflux and other flooding criteria within the vicinity of the

project as identified or predicted in the documents listed under condition 42.

C27 The Applicant shall develop a Hydrological Mitigation Report for properties in the

Hawkesbury River floodplain areas where flood impacts are predicted to increase as a

result of the project. The Report shall be based on detailed floor level survey and

associated assessment of potentially flood affected properties in those areas. The

Report shall:


a) identify properties in those areas likely to have an increased flooding impact and

detail the predicted increased flooding impact;


b) identify mitigation measures to be implemented where increased flooding is

predicted to adversely affect access, property or infrastructure;


c) identify measures to be implemented to minimise scour and dissipate energy at

locations where flood velocities are predicted to increase as a result of the

project and cause localised soil erosion and/or pasture damage;


d) be developed in consultation with the relevant Council, NSW State Emergency

Service and directly-affected property owners; and


e) identify operational and maintenance responsibilities for items (a) to (c) inclusive. RMS pre - construction

C28 Based on the mitigation measures identified in this consent, the Applicant shall

prepare a final schedule of feasible and reasonable flood mitigation measures

proposed at each directly-affected property in consultation with the property owner.

The schedule shall be provided to the relevant property owner(s) prior to the

implementation/ construction of the mitigation works, unless othenruise agreed by the

Director-General. A copy of each schedule of flood mitigation measures shall be

provided to the Department and the relevant Council prior to the implementation/

construction of the mitigation measures on the property.


C29 ln the event that the Applicant and the relevant property owner cannot agree on

feasible and reasonable flood mitigation measures to be applied to a property within

one month of the first consultation on the measures (as required by this consent), the

Applicant shall employ a suitably qualified and experienced independent hydrological

engineer, who has been approved by the Director-General, to resolve this dispute prior

to the commencement of construction in the floodplain areas affected by increased afflux

from the project. The independent hydrological engineer shall advise and assist

affected property owners in negotiating feasible and reasonable mitigation measures.


HYDROLOGY AND FLOODING

C30 The Applicant shall provide assistance to the relevant council and/ or NSW State

Emergency Service, to assist in the preparation of any new or necessary update(s) to

the relevant plans and documents in relation to flooding, to reflect changes in flooding

levels, flows and characteristics as a result of the project.


C31 lf a flood event occurs during construction the works on-site shall be suspended if

instructed by either the Applicant or emergency services. The Applicant shall keep

Hawkesbury City Council informed of the status of the works during a flood event and

before recommencing activity after the peak of a flood event.


C32 A flood warning sign of durable material shall be permanently fixed in a prominent

location within the vicinity of the SSl. The sign shall advise members of the public that

the area may be subject to inundation during times of flood. The design and location of

this sign shall be determined in consultation with Hawkesbury City Council, the OEH

and submitted for the approval of the Director-General prior to operation.


C33 The outlet structure for the water quality basin must be consistent with the Controlled

Activities on Waþrtront Land: Guidelines for Outlet Sfrucfures on Waterfront Land

(NSW Office of Water, July 2012).


C34 A riparian corridor consisting of vegetation from the relevant local native vegetation

communities shall be established along the Hawkesbury River bank areas disturbed by

the project with the exception of those areas required for scour protection for the safety of

the bridge. The riparian corridor is to be consistent with the Controlled Activities on

Waterfront Land: Guidelines for Riparian Corridors on Waterfront Land (NSW Office of Water,

July 2012).


C35 A Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) is to be prepared consistent with the

Controlled Activities on Watertront Land: Guidelines for Vegetation Management Plan

on Wateffront Land (NSW Office of Water, July 2012) that demonstrates the protection of

remnant native riparian vegetation and the rehabilitation of the riparian corridor. The VMP

must be complied with.


C36 Seed sources used for the rehabilitation of the riparian corridor are to be from local

native botanical provenance where possible.


C37 A minimum two year monitoring and maintenance period is required for the riparian

zone commencing after final planting, or until such time as a minimum 80 per cent

survival rate of each species planted and a maximum 5 per cent weed cover for the

treated riparian corridor is achieved. The monitoring program is to include weed control

RMS operation

C38 The Applicant shall maximise the reuse and/or recycling of waste materials generated

on site as far as practicable, to minimise the need for treatment or disposal of those

materials off site.


C39 All waste materials removed from the site shall only be directed to a waste

management facility or premises lawfully permitted to accept the materials.


C40 All liquid andior non-liquid waste generated on the site shall be assessed and

classified in accordance with Waste Classification Guidelines (Department of

Environment, Climate Change and Water, 2009), or any superseding document.


WASTE MANAGEMENT

UTILITIES AND SERVICES

BIODIVERSITY

C41 Utilities, services and other infrastructure potentially affected by construction and

operation of the SSI shall be identified prior to construction to determine requirements for

access to, diversion, protection, and support. Consultation with the relevant owner

and/or provider of services that are likely to be affected by the SSI shall be undertaken to

make suitable arrangements for access to, diversion, protection, and/or support of the

affected infrastructure as required. The cost of any such arrangements shall be borne by the

Applicant, or carried out in accordance with existing agreements.

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C42 The cost of repairing any damage to existing utilities or services shall by borne by the

Applicant.


C43 The existing 50mm rising sewer main that is attached to the existing Windsor Bridge

that services Hawkesbury City Council's toilet block in Macquarie Park is to be

relocated prior to the commencement of works at the existing Windsor Bridge.


C44 The SSI shall be designed with the objective of minimising adverse changes to existing

access and services for other transport modes and, where feasible, and reasonable

facilitate an improved level of access and service to other transport modes compared

to the existing situation.


C45 Access to private property shall be maintained during construction unless othenryise

agreed with the property owner in advance. A landowner's access that is physically

affected by the SSI shall be reinstated to at least meet the relevant Australian

standard, in consultation with the property owner.


C46 Any proposed closure of the right turn movement from Bridge Street southbound into

George Street shall be sequenced to occur outside business hours (9:00am to 5:00pm

Monday to Friday). Hawkesbury City Council shall be provided with a minimum one

month notice of any planned closure in writing.


The Urban Design and Landscape Plan referred to in condition 87 must be prepared

and implemented and the works approved by that Plan must be completed within 12

months of the commissioning of the project. The Plan shall be prepared in consultation

with the OEH, and Hawkesbury Council and shall be consistent with the CMP referred

to in condition 81 and include, but not necessarily be limited to:


a) the proposed landscaping of Thompson Square Conservation Area, as shown

on the map in Appendix 2 Strategic Conservation Management Plan study area;


b) use of the heritage design principles developed under the CMP, and take into

account appropriate landscaping in the vicinity of heritage items to minimise

heritage impacts;


c) a description of locations along the project corridor directly or indirectly impacted

by the construction of the project (e.9. temporary ancillary facilities, access

tracks, etc.) and details of the strategies to progressively rehabilitate regenerate

and/or revegetate the locations with the objective of promoting biodiversity

outcomes and visual integration. Details of species to be replantedi revegetated

shall be provided, including their appropriateness to the area and considering

existing vegetation and habitat for threatened species;


d) location of existing vegetation and proposed landscaping (including use of

indigenous and endemic species where possible) and design features;


e) graphics such as sections, perspective views and sketches for key elements of

the project (including, but not limited to built elements such as retaining walls,

cuttings, abutments and street furniture);


f) final design details of the proposed external materials and finishes, including

schedules and a sample board of materials and colours; including justification for

sustainability of materials including design and installation techniques as well as

long term maintenance and their suitability in terms of:


(i) function (ability to withstand heavy vehicle usage and public setting); RMS pre - construction

TRANSPORT AND ACCESS

URBAN DESIGN AND LANDSCAPING

C47

(ii) architectural period/style (respecting the simple Colonial Georgian style); RMS pre - construction

(iii) landscape suitability (i.e. suited to both usage and context); and RMS pre - construction

(iv) heritage context. RMS pre - construction

g) location and design treatments for any associated footpaths and cyclist elements, and other

features such as seating, lighting (in accordance with AS 4282-1997 Control of the Obtrusive

Effect of Outdoor Lighting), fencing, and signs;


h) take into account appropriate roadside plantings and landscaping in the vicinity of heritage

items and ensure no additional heritage impacts;


i) detailed design drawings of the proposed works including, but not limited to, road pavements,

pedestrian pavements, kerb treatments, abutments, garden beds;


j) strategies for progressive landscaping of other environmental controls such as

erosion and sedimentation controls, drainage and noise mitigation;


k) the lighting, street furniture and other fixtures shall be consistent with Grime

Prevention Through Environmental Design Principles (CPTED) where possible;


l) the installation of services to support events such as lighting, electricity, water,

sewer, vehicle access and communications technology should be considered and be inherent

in the design. Refer to Council's Sustainable events Policy (on Council's web site:

<http://council.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/masterviewui/modules/documentmaster/getdocume

nt.aspx?docsetid=3701656>


m) monitoring and maintenance procedures for the vegetated built elements,

rehabilitated vegetation and landscaping (including weed control) including

performance indicators, responsibilities, timing and duration and contingencies

where rehabilitation of vegetation and landscaping measures fail; and


n) evidence of consultation with the NSW Heritage Council, Hawkesbury City Council and

community on the proposed strategy prior to its finalisation.


C48 External Lighting shall comply with A54282:1997 Control of the Obtrusive Effects of

Outdoor Lighting. Upon installation of External Lighting, but before it is finally

commissioned, the Applicant shall submit to the Certifying Authority, in consultation

with the relevant Council, evidence from an independent qualified practitioner

demonstrating compliance in accordance with this condition.



The Applicant shall engage a suitably qualified person to prepare a pre-

construction dilapidation report prior to the commencement of construction

and a post-construction dilapidation report at the completion of construction

works. These reports are to ascertain the:

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a) structural condition of local roads likely to be used by the project's construction

traffic identified in the Traffic Management Sub-plan required under condition

D5(a).


b) structural condition of footpaths, buildings and other utilities in the vicinity of

the

SSI;


whether the construction works resulted in any structural damage to roads,

buildings and other utilities in the vicinity of the SSl. ln ascertaining whether

adverse structural damage has occurred to adjoining buildings, infrastructure

and

roads, the post-construction dilapidation report must:


¡) compare the post-construction with the pre-construction dilapidation report;

and

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Construction

ii) have written confirmation from the relevant authority that there is no

adverse structural damage to their infrastructure and roads.

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Construction ,

Completion

D2 The Applicant shall undertake road pavement deflection testing of the

construction truck routes at 20 metre intervals along all wheel paths prior to

commencement of construction. At completion of construction, the Applicant

shall undertake road pavement deflection testing of the truck routes. lf the

deflection tests show an increase in deflection, the Applicant shall undertake

pavement rehabilitation of the affected road pavements to achieve the

pavement deflection that existing prior to the commencement of works.


D3 The Applicant shall bear the cost of all repair works to Hawkesbury City

Council's

property damaged during the course of construction of the SSl.

RMS, Georgiou Construction If proven to be related to

construction undertaken

by Georgiou, Georgiou

will bear the cost. If

related to design RMS

will bear the cost

Conditions of Approval - Compliance Tracking Matrix PART D - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, REPORTING AND AUDITING

D1

c)

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANGEMENT PLAN

The Applicant shall prepare and (following approval) implement a Construction

Environmental Management Plan for the project. The Plan shall outline the

environmental management practices and procedures that are to be followed

during construction, and shall be prepared in consultation with the relevant

agencies and in accordance with the Guideline for the Preparation of

Environmental Management Plans (Department of lnfrastructure, Planning and

Natural Resources, 2004). The Plan shall include, but not necessarily be limited

to:

RMS, Georgiou Pre-construction RMS has developed draft

CEMP plans, Georgiou has

completed these plans

for submission pre

construction

a) a description of activities to be undertaken during construction of the project

or

stages of construction, as relevant;

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b) statutory and other obligations that the Applicant is required to fulfil during

construction including approvals, consultations and agreements required from


c) a description of the roles and responsibilities for relevant employees involved in

the construction of the project including relevant training and induction

provisions

for ensuring that employees, including contractors and sub-contractors are

aware of their environmental and compliance obligations under these

conditions of consent;


d) identification of ancillary facility site locations, including an assessment against

the location criteria outlined in this consent;


an environmental risk analysis to identify the key environmental performance

issues associated with the construction phase and details of how environmental

performance would be monitored and managed to meet acceptable outcomes

including what actions will be taken to address identified potential adverse

environmental impacts. ln particular, the following environmental performance

issues shall be addressed in the Plan:


(i) measures to monitor and manage dust emissions including dust from

stockpiles, blasting, traffic on unsealed public roads and materials tracking

from construction sites onto public roads;


(ii) measures to minimise hydrology impacts, including measures to stabilise

bed and bank structures as required,


(iii) measures to monitor and manage impacts associated with the construction

and operation of ancillary facilities,


(iv) measures for the handling, treatment and management of contaminated

materials,


D4

e)

(v) measures to monitor and manage waste generated during construction

including but not necessarily limited to: general procedures for waste

classification, handling, reuse, and disposal; use of secondary waste material in

construction wherever feasible and reasonable; procedures for dealing with

green waste including timber and mulch from clearing activities; and measures

for reducing demand on water resources (including the potential for reuse of

treated water from sediment control basins);


(vi) measures to monitor and manage spoil, fill and materials stockpile sites

including details of how spoil, fill or material would be handled, stockpiled,

reused and disposed and a stockpile management protocol detailing locational

criteria that would guide the placement of stockpiles and management

measures that would be implemented to avoid/ minimise amenity impacts to

surrounding residents and environmental risks (including to surrounding water

courses). Stockpile sites that affect heritage, threatened species, populations

or Endangered Ecological Communities require the approval of the Director-

General, in consultation with the OEH;


(vii) measures to monitor and manage hazard and risks including emergency

management; and


(viii) the issues identified in condition D7; Georgiou Pre-construction

f) details of community involvement and complaints handling procedures during

construction, consistent with the requirements of conditions D1 1 to D13;


g) details of compliance and incident management consistent with the

requirements

of conditions D7 and D8 ; and


h) procedures for the periodic review and update of the CEMP and sub-plans

required under this consent respectively, as necessary (including where minor

changes can be approved by the Environmental Representative).


The Plan shall be submitted for the approval of the Director-General no later

than one month prior to the commencement of construction, or within such

period otherwise agreed by the Director-General. Construction works shall not

commence until written approval has been received from the Director-General.

Georgiou, RMS Pre-construction Georgiou will develop

plans to submit to RMS

for submission

As part of the CEMP for the project, the Applicant shall prepare and implement

the

following sub plan(s):


a Construction Traffic Management Sub-plan, prepared in accordance with

the Roads and Maritime Service's QA Specification Gl0 - Control of Traffic and

Traffic Control at Work Sites Manual (2003) to manage disruptions to traffic

movements as a result of construction traffic associated with the project. The

sub-plan shall be developed in consultation with the relevant council and shall

include, but not necessarily be limited to:

Georgiou Pre-construction CEMP Appendix B1 -

Construction Traffic

Management Sub-Plan

D5

a)

(i) identification of construction traffic routes and quantification of

construction

traffic volumes (including heavy vehicle/ spoil haulage) on these routes;


(ii) details of vehicle movements for construction sites and site compounds

including parking, dedicated vehicle turning areas, and ingress and egress

Points;


(iii) details of potential impacts to traffic on the existing road network,

including,

intersection level of service and potential disruptions to pedestrians, public

transport, parking, cyclists and property access;


(iv) details of temporary and interim traffic arrangements to address potential

impacts;


(v) a response procedure for dealing with traffic incidents; and Georgiou Pre-construction

(vi) mechanism for the monitoring, review and amendment of this sub-plan. Georgiou Pre-construction

a Construction Flora and Fauna Management Sub-plan to detail how

construction impacts on ecology will be minimised and managed. The sub-plan

shall be developed in consultation with the OEH and DPI (Fishing and

Aquaculture) and shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:

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(¡) details of pre-construction surveys undertaken by a suitably qualified and

experienced ecologist to verify the construction boundaries/ footprint of the

project based on detailed design and to confirm the vegetation to be cleared as

part of the project (including tree hollows, threatened flora and fauna species

and riparian vegetation);


(ii) updated sensitive areal vegetation maps based on (i) above and previous

survey work;


(iii) details of general work practices and mitigation measures to be

implemented during construction to minimise impacts on native fauna and

native vegetation (particularly threatened species and EECs) not proposed to be

cleared as part of the project, including, but not necessarily limited to:

fencing of sensitive areas, a protocol for the removal and relocation of fauna

during clearing, engagement of a suitably qualified and experienced ecologist

to identify locations where they would be present to oversee clearing activities

and facilitate fauna rescues and re-location, clearing timing with consideration

to breeding periods, measures for maintaining existing habitat features (such as

bush rock and tree branches etc), seed harvesting and appropriate topsoil

management, construction worker education, weed management (including

controls to prevent the introduction or spread of Phytophthora cinnamomi),

erosion and sediment control and progressive re-vegetation;


(iv) specific procedures to deal with EEC/ threatened species anticipated to be

encountered within the project corridor including re-location, translocation

and/or management and protection measures;


b)

(v) a procedure for dealing with unexpected EEC/threatened species identified

during construction including cessation of work and notification of the OEH,

determination of appropriate mitigation measures in consultation with the OEH

(including relevant re-location measures); and


(vi) mechanism for the monitoring, review and amendment of this sub-plan; Georgiou Pre-construction

a Construction Noise and Vibration Management Sub-plan to detail how

construction noise and vibration impacts will be minimised and managed. The

sub-plan shall be developed in consultation with the EPA and include, but not

necessarily be limited to:


(i) identification of nearest sensitive receptors and relevant construction noise

and vibration goals applicable to the project;


(ii) identification of key noise and/or vibration generating construction

activities

(based on representative construction scenarios, including at ancillary facilities)

that have the potential to impact on surrounding sensitive receivers including


(iii) identification of feasible and reasonable measures proposed to be

implemented to minimise construction noise and vibration impacts (including

construction traffic noise impacts)


(iv) procedures for dealing with out-of-hours works in accordance with

condition C14, including procedures for notifying the Director-General

concerning complaints received in relation to the extended hours approved

under condition C14;


(v) procedures and mitigation measures to ensure relevant vibration and

blasting criteria are achieved, including a suitable blast program, applicable

buffer distances for vibration intensive works, use of low-vibration generating

equipmenU vibration dampeners or alternative construction methodology, and

pre- and post- construction dilapidation surveys of sensitive structures where


(vi) procedures for notifying sensitive receivers of construction activities that

are likely to affect their noise and vibration amenity, as well as procedures

for dealing with and responding to noise complaints; and


(vii) a program for construction noise and vibration monitoring clearly indicating

monitoring frequency, location, how the results of this monitoring would be

recorded and, procedures to be followed where significant exceedences of

relevant noise and vibration goals are detected;


a Construction Soil and Water Quality Management Sub-plan to manage surface

and groundwater impacts during construction of the project. The subplan shall

be developed in consultation with the OEH, EPA, DPI (Fishing and Aquaculture)

and NOW and include, but not necessarily be limited to:


(i) identification of potential sources of erosion and sedimentation, and water

pollution (including those resulting from maintenance activities);


(ii) details of how construction activities would be managed and mitigated to

minimise erosion and sedimentation consistent with condition C23;


c)

d)

(iii) where construction activities have the potential to impact on waterways or

wetlands (through direct disturbance such as construction of waterway crossings

or works in close proximity to waterways or wetlands), site specific mitigation

easures to be implemented to minimise water quality, riparian and stream

hydrology impacts as far as practicable, including measures to stabilise bed

and/ or bank structures where feasible and reasonable, and to rehabilitate

affected riparian vegetation to existing or better condition. The timing of

rehabilitation of the watenruays shall be identified in the sub-plan;


(iv) a contingency plan, consistent with the Acid Sulfate Soís Manual, to deal

with the unexpected discovery of actual or potential acid sulfate soils, including

procedures for the investigation, handling, treatment and management of such

soils and water seepage;


(v) a tannin leachate management protocol to manage the stockpiling of mulch

and use of cleared vegetation and mulch filters for erosion and sediment

control;


(vi) construction water quality monitoring requirements consistent with

condition C24; and


(vii) a groundwater management strategy, including (but not necessarily limited

to):

i. description and identification of groundwater resources (including depths of

the water table and water quality) potentially affected by the project based on

groundwater modelling undertaken in accordance with this consent;

ii. identification of surrounding licensed bores, dams or other water supplies

and groundwater dependant ecosystems and potential groundwater risks

associated with the construction of the project on these groundwater users and

ecosystems;

iii. measures to manage identified impacts on water table, flow regimes and

quality and to groundwater users and ecosystems;

iv. groundwater inflow control, handling, treatment and disposal

methods; and

v. a detailed monitoring plan to identify monitoring methods, locations,

frequency, duration and analysis requirements; and


a Construction Heritage Management Sub-plan to detail how construction

impacts on Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritage will be avoided, minimised

and managed. The sub-plan shall be prepared by an appropriately qualified

heritage consultant(s) approved by the Director-General and the OEH

(Aboriginal heritage) and be developed in consultation with registered

Aboriginal stakeholders, and include, but not necessarily be limited to:


(i) details of management measures and strategies for protection, excavation,

salvage and archival recording, and/or conservation of heritage items and sites

that will be directly or indirectly impacted during construction (including

further archaeological investigations, salvage measures and/ or measures to

protect unaffected sites during construction works in the vicinity);


e)

(ii) procedures for dealing with previously unidentified non-Aboriginal and

Aboriginal objects (excluding human remains) including cessation of works in

the vicinity, assessment of the significance of the item(s) and determination of

appropriate mitigation measures including when works can re-commence by a

suitably qualified and experienced archaeologist in consultation with the

Department, OEH and registered Aboriginal stakeholders and assessment of the

consistency of any new non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal heritage impacts against

the approved impacts of the project, and notification to the Department, and

the OEH for Aboriginal heritage (in accordance with section 89A of the National

Parks and Wildlife Act 1974) and the OEH for non-Aboriginal heritage (in

accordance with

Section 146 of the NSW Heritage Acl1977);


(iii) procedures for dealing with human remains, including cessation of

works in the vicinity and notification of the Department, NSW Police Force, OEH

and registered Aboriginal stakeholders and not recommencing any works in the

area unless authorised by the Department and/ or the NSW Police Force); and


(iv) induction processes (identification, protection) for construction

personnel (including procedures for keeping records of inductions)

and procedures for ongoing Aboriginal consultation and involvement.


The Applicant shall develop and implement a Compliance Tracking Program to

track compliance with the requirements of this consent. The Program shall be

submitted to the Director-General for approval prior to the commencement of

construction and relate to both the construction and operational phases of the

project, and include, but not necessarily be limited to:

RMS pre - construction This tracking matrix &

compliance tracking

register - appendix A1

CEMP

a) provisions for the notification of the Director-General of the commencement of

works prior to the commencement of construction and prior to the

commencement of operation of the project (including prior to each stage,

where works are being staged);


b) provisions for periodic reporting of compliance status against the requirements

of

this consent, including the Statement of Commitments, to the Director-General


c) a program for independent environmental auditing in accordance with ISO

19011:2003 - Guidelines for Quality and/ or Environmental Management

Systems Auditing;


d) mechanisms for reporting and recording incidents and actions taken in response

to those incidents;


e) provisions for reporting environmental incidents to the Director-General during

construction and operation; and


f) procedures for rectifying any non-compliance identified during environmental

auditing, review of compliance or incident management.


D6

REPORTING

D7 The Applicant shall notify the Director-General and other relevant government

agencies of any incident with actual or potential significant off-site

environmental

impacts on people or the biophysical environment as soon as practicable and

within 24 hours after the occurrence of the incident. The Applicant shall

provide full written details of the incident to the Director-General within seven

days of the date on which the incident occurred.


D8 The Applicant shall meet the requirements of the Director-General or relevant

government agency (as determined by the Director-General) to address the

cause or impact of any incident, as it relates to this consent, reported in

accordance with this consent, within such period as the Director-General may

require.


Within 12 months of the commencement of operation of the project, or as

otherwise agreed by the Director-General, the Applicant shall undertake

operational noise monitoring to compare actual noise performance of the

project against noise performance predicted in the review of noise mitigation

measures required by this consent, and prepare an Operational Noise Report to

document this monitoring. The Report shall include, but not necessarily be

limited to:

RMS post - construction

a) noise monitoring to assess compliance with the operational noise levels

predicted in the review of operational noise mitigation measures required under

consent and documents specified under condition A2 of this consent;


b) a review of the operational noise levels in terms of criteria and noise goals

established in the NSWRoad Norse Policy (EPA, 2011);


c) methodology, location and frequency of noise monitoring undertaken, including

monitoring sites at which project noise levels are ascertained, with specific

reference to locations indicative of impacts on sensitive receivers;


d) details of any complaints and enquiries received in relation to operational noise

generated by the project between the date of commencement of operation and

the date the report was prepared;


e) any required recalibrations of the noise model taking into consideration factors

such as actual traffic numbers and proportions;


f) an assessment of the performance and effectiveness of applied noise mitigation

measures together with a review and, if necessary, reassessment of all feasible

and reasonable mitigation measures; and


Operational Noise

D9

AUDITING

g) identification of additional feasible and reasonable measures to those identified

in the review of noise mitigation measures required by this consent that would

be

implemented with the objective of meeting the criteria outlined in the NSW

Road

Noise Policy (EPA, 2011), when these measures would be implemented and

how their effectiveness would be measured and reported to the Director-


The Applicant shall provide the Director-General and the EPA with a copy of the

Operational Noise Report within 60 days of completing the operational noise

monitoring referred to in (a) above or as othenvise agreed by the Director-

General.


Prior to the commencement of construction, the Applicant shall establish and

maintain a new website, or dedicated pages within an existing website, for the

provision of electronic information associated with the project. The Applicant

shall, subject to confidentiality, publish and maintain up-to-date information


a) information on the current implementation status of the project; RMS pre - construction

b) a copy of the documents referred to under condition A2 of this consent, and any

documentation supporting modifications to this consent that may be granted

from

time to time;


c) a copy of this consent and any future modification to this consent; RMS pre - construction

d) a copy of each relevant environmental approval, licence or permit required and

obtained in relation to the project;


e) a copy of each current strategy, plan, program or other document required

under

this consent; and


f) the outcomes of compliance tracking in accordance with the requirements of

condition D6.


Prior to the commencement of construction, the Applicant shall ensure that the

following are available for community complaints and enquiries during the

construction period:

a) a 24 hour telephone number on which complaints and enquiries about

construction and operation activities may be registered;

RMS / Georgiou pre - construction

b) a postal address to which written complaints and enquiries may be sent; and RMS / Georgiou pre - construction

c) an email address to which electronic complaints and enquiries may be

transmitted.


The telephone number, the postal address and the email address shall be

published in a newspaper circulating in the local area prior to the

commencement of construction and prior to the commencement of project

operation. The above details shall also be provided on the website (or

dedicated pages) required by this consent.


COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND INVOLVEMENT

Provision of Electronic Information

Complaints and Enquiries Procedure

D10

D11

D12 The Applicant shall prepare and implement a Construction Complaints

Management System consistent with AS 4269 Complaints Handling prior to the

commencement of construction activities and must maintain the System for the

duration of construction activities.

lnformation on all complaints received, including the means by which they were

addressed and whether resolution was reached and whether mediation was

required or used, shall be maintained by the Applicant and included in a

Complaints Register. The information contained within the System shall be

made available to the Director- General on request.


The Applicant shall prepare and implement a Community Gommunication

Strategy

for the project. This Strategy shall be designed to provide mechanisms to

facilitate communication between the Applicant, the Contractor, the

Environmental Representative, the relevant council and the local community

(broader and local stakeholders) on the construction and environmental

management of the project. The Strategy shall include, but not necessarily be

limited to:


a) identification of stakeholders to be consulted as part of the Strategy, including

affected and adjoining landowners;


b) procedures and mechanisms for the regular distribution of information to

stakeholders on the progress of the project and matters associated with

environmental management;


c) procedures and mechanisms through which stakeholders can discuss or provide

feedback to the Applicant and/ or Environmental Representative in relation to

the

environmental management and delivery of the project;


d) procedures and mechanisms through which the Applicant can respond to

enquires or feedback from stakeholders in relation to the environmental

management and delivery of the project; and


e) procedures and mechanisms that would be implemented to resolve

issues/disputes that may arise between parties on the matters relating to

environmental management and the delivery of the project. This may include

the use of an

appropriately qualified and experienced independent mediator.


f) consultation to be undertaken for the bridge naming process. RMS / Georgiou pre - construction

Key issues that should be addressed in the Community Communication Strategy

should include (but not necessarily be limited to):


(i) traffic management (including property access, pedestrian access); RMS / Georgiou pre - construction

(ii) heritage matters RMS / Georgiou pre - construction

(iii) landscaping/urbn design matters RMS / Georgiou pre - construction

D13

Community Involvement

(iv) construction activities; and RMS / Georgiou pre - construction

(v) noise and vibration mitigation and management RMS / Georgiou pre - construction

The Applicant shall maintain and implement the Strategy throughout

construction of the project. The Strategy shall be approved by the Director-

General prior to the

commencement of construction.


D14 Prior to the commencement of construction, or as otherwise agreed by the

Director- General, the Applicant shall nominate for the approval of the Director-

General a suitably qualified and experienced Environment Representative(s)

that is independent of the design and construction personnel. The Applicant

shall employ the Environmental Representative(s) for the duration of

construction, or as otherwise agreed by the Director-General. The Environment

Representative(s) shall:


a) be the principal point of advice in relation to the environmental performance of

the SSI

RMS Construction

b) monitor the implementation of environmental management plans and

monitoring

programs required under this consent and advise the Applicant upon the

achievement of these plans/ programs;

RMS Construction

c) have responsibility for considering and advising the Applicant on matters

specified in the conditions of this consent, and other licences and approvals

related to the environmental performance and impacts of the SSI;

RMS Construction

d) ensure that environmental auditing is undertaken in accordance with the

Applicant's Environmental Management System(s);

RMS Construction

e) be given the authority to approve/ reject minor amendments to the CEMP.

What

constitutes a "minor" amendment shall be clearly explained in the CEMP

required under this consent;

RMS Construction

f) be given the authority and independence to require reasonable steps be taken

to

avoid or minimise unintended or adverse environmental impacts, and failing the

effectiveness of such steps, to direct that relevant actions be ceased

immediately

RMS Construction

g) be consulted in responding to the community concerning the environmental

performance of the SSI where the resolution of points of conflict between the

Applicant and the community is required.

RMS Construction

D15 Prior to the commencement of operation, the Applicant shall incorporate the

project into its existing environmental management systems.

RMS operation

ENVIRONMENTAL REPRESENTATIVE

OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Heading Section (G36) Statement Compliance in

CEMP

Section Notes Review

required?

Review due

date

Review

due date

Review

due date

Review

due date

Review

due date

Review

due date

Review

due date

Compliant(

Yes/No)

Notes

General Scope 1.1 When carrying out the Work Under the Contract, apply:

(a) your corporate Contractor’s Environmental Management System (CEMS) (refer to Clause 2);

(b) your project specific Contractor’s Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) (refer to Clause

3); which must be developed in accordance with this Specification, and guided by ISO 14001

Section

1.2

N/A

General Requirements 2 Develop, implement and maintain for the duration of the Contract, a Contractor’s

Environmental

Management System (CEMS) that meets the requirements of the NSW Government

Environmental

Management System Guidelines.

Section

1.2

Georgiou EMS is

certified ISO 14001

N/A

Contractors CEMP-

Preperation and Submission

of CEMP

3.1 Prepare a Contractor’s Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for the Work Under the

Contract.

The CEMP must be prepared in accordance with NSW Department of Infrastructure, Planning

and

Natural Resources (DIPNR) publication “Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental

Management Plans”. Your CEMP must be consistent with, and incorporate, all relevant elements

Section

1.2

developed and

approved

Quarterly

(G36 Cl 3.12)

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of CEMP

3.1 include all relevant management measures, as a minimum, in the Water Quality Management

Program submitted to the Director-General by the Principal;

Appendix

A 11

developed and

approved

Quarterly

(G36 Cl 3.12)

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of CEMP

Annexure A2 include all relevant management measures, as a minimum, in the Vegetation Management

Plan submitted to the Director-General by the Principal (refer to Annexure G36/J);

developed and

approved

Quarterly

(G36 Cl 3.12)

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of CEMP

Annexure A2 include all relevant management measures, as a minimum, in the Project Specific Template

CEMP, including Sub-plans (refer to Annexure G36/K);

developed and

approved

Quarterly

(G36 Cl 3.12)

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of CEMP

Annexure A2 include a Waterway Management Plan. developed and

approved

Quarterly or

is procedures

are not

effective

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of CEMP

Annexure A2 Include any Sub-Plans specified in Annexure G36/A2 that are required to address specific issues. developed and

approved

Quarterly

(G36 Cl 3.12)

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of CEMP

Annexure A2 Traffic Management Sub-plan Combined within

FFMP

Quarterly

(G36 Cl 3.12)

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of CEMP

Annexure A2 Soil and water management sub-plans Combined within

FFMP

Quarterly

(G36 Cl 3.12)

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of CEMP

Annexure A2 Contaminated Land Management Sub-Plan Combined sub-plan

with non-Aboriginal

heriatge plan

Quarterly

(G36 Cl 3.12)

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of CEMP

3.1 Air Quality Management Sub-Plan developed and

approved

Quarterly

(G36 Cl 3.12)

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of CEMP

3.1 Nosie and Vibration Management Sub-plan

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of CEMP

3.1 Flora and Fauna Management Sub-plan

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of CEMP

3.1 Heritage Management Sub-plan

CEMP Preperation Auditing

Windsor Bridge Replacement - Compliance Tracking Matrix

G36 - Environmental Protection

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of CEMP

3.1 Waste Management Sub-plan

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of CEMP

3.1 Pollution Incident Response Management Plan

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of CEMP

3.1 The CEMP must also include the following elements:

(a) a description of activities to be undertaken during construction or stages of construction, as

relevant;

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of CEMP

3.1 (b) statutory and other obligations that you are required to fulfil during construction including

approvals, consultations and agreements required from agencies and key legislation and

policies. Evidence of consultation with relevant agencies shall be included identifying how

issues raised by these agencies have been addressed in the CEMP;

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of CEMP

3.1 c) a description of the roles and responsibilities for relevant employees involved in the

construction including relevant training and induction provisions for ensuring that

employees, including contractors and sub-contractors are aware of their environmental and

compliance obligations;

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of CEMP

3.1 d) identification of ancillary facility site locations, including an assessment against the

following location criteria:

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of CEMP

3.1 (i) be located more than 50 metres from a waterway;

(ii) be located within or adjacent to land where the SSI is being carried out;

(iii) have ready access to the road network or direct access to the construction corridor;

(iv) be located to minimise the need for heavy vehicles to travel through residential areas;

(v) be sited on relatively level land;

(vi) be separated from nearest residences by at least 200 metres (or at least 300 metres for

a temporary batching plant);

(vii) not require vegetation clearing beyond that already required by the SSI;

(viii) not be located within the Thompson Square Conservation Area;

(ix) not impact on Heritage items (including identified Aboriginal cultural value and

archaeological sensitivity) beyond those already impacted by the SSI and not have any

additional impacts to those heritage items impacted by the proposal;

(x) not unreasonably affect the land use of adjacent properties;

(xi) be above the 20 ARI flood level unless a contingency plan to manage flooding is

prepared and implemented; and

(xii) provide sufficient area for the storage of raw materials to minimise, to the greatest

extent practical, the number of deliveries required outside standard construction

hours.

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of CEMP

3.1 Where this criterion is unable to be met for any proposed ancillary facility, an assessment

demonstrating how the potential environmental impacts can be mitigated and managed to

acceptable standards will be undertaken. This assessment shall include:

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of CEMP

3.1 (i) a description of the Ancillary Facility, its components and the surrounding

environment;

(ii) details on the activities to be carried out at the facility, including the hours of use and

the storage of dangerous and hazardous goods;

(iii) an assessment of the environmental impacts on the site and the surrounding

environment, including, but not limited to noise, vibration, air quality, traffic access,

flora and fauna, heritage and light spill;

(iv) details on the mitigation, monitoring and management procedures specific to the

Ancillary Facility that would be implemented to minimise the environmental impacts

or, where this is not possible, feasible and reasonable measures to offset these impacts

and an assessment of the adequacy of the mitigation or offsetting measures. This shall

include consideration of restrictions on the hours of use or exclusion of certain

activities;

(v) details on the timing for the completion of activities at the ancillary facility and how

the site will be decommissioned (including any necessary rehabilitation); and

(vi) demonstrated overall consistency with the approved project.

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of CEMP

3.1 The Principal will provide any necessary consistency assessment for the site it is to lease on the

northern side of the river as detailed RMS G1 clause 4, paragraph 2. This consistency assessment

may be used by the Contractor in preparing an Ancillary Facilities Assessment.

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of CEMP

3.1 (e) an environmental risk analysis to identify the key environmental performance issues

associated with the construction phase and details of how environmental performance would

be monitored and managed to meet acceptable outcomes including what actions must be

taken to address identified potential adverse environmental impacts. In particular, the

following environmental performance issues shall be addressed in the CEMP:

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of CEMP

3.1 (i) measures to monitor and manage dust emissions including dust from stockpiles, traffic

on unsealed public roads and materials tracking from construction sites onto public

roads;

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of CEMP

3.1 (ii) measures to minimise hydrology impacts, including measures to stabilise bed and bank

structures as required;

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of CEMP

3.1 (iii) measures to monitor and manage impacts associated with the construction and

operation of ancillary facilities;

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of CEMP

3.1 (iv) measures for the handling, treatment and management of contaminated materials;

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of CEMP

3.1 (v) measures to monitor and manage waste generated during construction including but

not necessarily limited to: general procedures for waste classification, handling, reuse,

and disposal; use of secondary waste material in construction wherever feasible and

reasonable; procedures for dealing with green waste including timber and mulch from

clearing activities; and measures for reducing demand on water resources (including

the potential for reuse of treated water from sediment control basins);

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of CEMP

3.1 (vi) measures to monitor and manage spoil, fill and materials stockpile sites including

details of how spoil, fill or material would be handled, stockpiled, reused and disposed

and a stockpile management protocol detailing locational criteria that would guide the

placement of stockpiles and management measures that would be implemented to

avoid/ minimise amenity impacts to surrounding residents and environmental risks

(including to surrounding water courses). Stockpile sites that affect heritage,

threatened species, populations or Endangered Ecological Communities require the

approval of the Director-General, in consultation with the OEH;

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of CEMP

3.1 (vii) measures to monitor and manage hazard and risks including emergency management;

and

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of CEMP

3.1 (viii) measures to notify the Director-General and other relevant government agencies of

any incident with actual or potential significant off-site environmental impacts on

people or the biophysical environment as soon as practicable and within 24 hours after

the occurrence of the incident. You shall provide full written details of the incident to

the Director-General within seven days of the date on which the incident occurred.

Where an incident also requires reporting to the NSW Heritage Council, the OEH

and/or EPA the incident report prepared for the purposes of notifying the NSW

Heritage Council, the OEH and/or EPA would meet this requirement.

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of CEMP

3.1 (f) details of community involvement and complaints handling procedures during construction

that are, as a minimum, consistent with the Community and Stakeholder Engagement Plan

prepared by the Principal;

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of CEMP

3.1 (g) details of compliance and incident management to meet the requirements of the Director-

General or relevant government agency (as determined by the Director-General) to address

the cause or impact of any incident within such period as the Director-General may require;

and

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of CEMP

3.1 (h) procedures for the periodic review and update of the CEMP and sub-plans as necessary

(including where minor changes can be approved by the Principal’s Environmental

Representative).

CEMS Documents to be

Provided with the CEMP

3.1 Provide the following documents together with the CEMP:



3.1 (a) Incident Reporting and Investigation procedure;



3.1 (b) Nonconformity and Corrective and Preventive Action procedure;



3.1 (c) Complaints Handling procedure;



3.1 (d) Environmental Monitoring and Site Inspections procedure;



3.1 (e) EWMS for Clearing and Grubbing, Work in Environmentally Sensitive Areas, Work in

River, Work in Acid Sulfate Soils, Work involving Coal Tar Asphalt, Work involving

Removal of Asbestos and Demolition of Existing Bridge.

HOLD POINT Commencement of Work not previously addressed by CEMS and CEMP documents and authorised

by earlier Hold Point release.

At least 10 30 working days prior to the proposed commencement of the stage of Work Under

the Contract nominated in the submission by you, submit the CEMP and associated Sub-Plans

and/or EWMS, as well as the CEMS documents listed in Clause 3.1.

Planning-Environmental

Risk Assessment Workshop

3.2.1 Nominated in Annexure G36/A and prior to commencement of any work on Site, carry out an

environmental risk assessment workshop to identify all the environmental constraints

associated with the Work Under the Contract and address the environmental risks associated

with the constraints and activities you propose to undertake.

CRAW workshop has

been conducted

addressing Env risks

6 monthly or

in the event

of an

incident



3.2.1 Use the environmental risk assessment workshop to develop risk mitigation and management

strategies to eliminate or reduce the risk exposure. These risk mitigation strategies must be

consistent with the environmental safeguards and management measures listed in the

Environment Assessment documents listed in Annexure G36/A3 and with the RMS Biodiversity

Guidelines. Incorporate these risk mitigation strategies into your CEMP.

CRAW workshop has

been conducted


N/A



3.2.1 Use the workshop to raise general awareness of good environmental management practices

among your staff and subcontractors working on the Site and to develop ideas and actions to

improve environmental practices and to develop an audit and inspection program for the works.

CRAW workshop has

been conducted


N/A



3.2.1 Participants must include your site management staff, your Environmental Site Representative

(refer Clause 3.3) and any other personnel including subcontractors who will be performing the

Work Under the Contract. Provide the Principal at least ten (10) days prior to the workshop

with an agenda and any supporting information to allow for representatives of the Principal to

also attend the workshop.

CRAW workshop has

been conducted


N/A



3.2.1 Review the environmental risk assessment regularly to ensure it remains relevant for the

duration of the Work Under the Contract.

CRAW workshop has

been conducted


6 monthly or

in the event

of an

MUST COMPLETE Environmental Risk Assessment Workshop - 10 days prior to workshop

Planning-Regulatory

Requirements and

Compliance

3.2.2 The CEMP must identify your obligations under environmental legislation that are relevant to

the Work Under the Contract, including those listed in Annexure G36/M.

N/A

Planning-Regulatory

Requirements and

Compliance

3.2.2 Ascertain from the appropriate authorities what other approvals, licences and permits are

required for the Work Under the Contract.

N/A

Planning-Regulatory

Requirements and

Compliance

3.2.2 Obtain each necessary approval, licence and permit not obtained by the Principal prior to the

commencement of any work which relates to that approval, licence, notification or permit.

Include copies of such approvals, licences and permits in the CEMP.

No other

permits/approvals

required

N/A

Planning-Regulatory

Requirements and

Compliance

3.2.2 Include in your CEMS a compliance tracking program and keep the program up to date. Appendix

A 1

This spreadsheet N/A

HOLD POINT Commencement of any work requiring approval, licence and/or permit from an appropriate

authority. At least 5 days prior to commencement of works

Environmental Objectives

and Targets

3.2.3 Include in the CEMP environmental objectives and targets for the Work Under the Contract

which must be consistent with RMS Environment Policy Statement.

Section

1.2

covered in CEMP N/A


and Targets

3.2.3 The environmental objectives and targets must be measurable where practicable, are realistic

and relevant to the Work Under the Contract, and include a commitment to continuous

improvement of your CEMS.

Section

1.2

have been

considered with

CEMP development

N/A


and Targets

3.2.3 When establishing environmental objectives and targets, take into account the following: Section

5.4

Future activity N/A


and Targets

3.2.3 (a) the environmental outcomes for the project as described in the Environment Assessment

documents listed in Annexure G36/A3;

Section

3.2 &

Appendix

C18

N/A


and Targets

3.2.3 (b) the results of the environmental risk assessment workshop;


and Targets

3.2.3 (c) any applicable legal and other requirements;


and Targets

3.2.3 (d) any technological, operational or other constraints or limitations.

Environmental Work

Method Statements

3.2.4 In addition to those specified elsewhere in Specifications RMS G36, G38 and/or G40, prepare

EWMS and implement them as part of the Work Under the Contract for the following activities:

Scour protection on both sides of the river.

Environmental Work

Method Statements

3.2.4 The EWMS must include at least the following elements:

(a) Description of the work activity, including any plant and equipment to be used;

(b) Outline of the sequence of tasks for the activity, including interfaces with other

construction

activities;

(c) Identification of any environmental and/or socially sensitive areas, sites or places;

(d) Identification of potential environmental risks/impacts due to the work activity;

(e) Mitigation measures to reduce the identified environmental risk, including assigned

responsibilities to site management personnel;

(f) Process for assessing the performance of the implemented mitigation measures.

Environmental Work

Method Statements

3.2.4 Develop the EWMS in consultation with the relevant site management personnel to ensure that

all

issues are addressed, methods and activities are practical and all personnel are aware of their

commitments and responsibilities. Review the EWMS periodically to ensure its effectiveness and

proper implementation and incorporate any improvements or changes identified into

subsequent

Planning-Resources,

Responsibilities and

Authority

3.3 The CEMP must indicate the names, responsibilities and authority of your site management

personnel who have primary responsibility for developing, implementing and maintaining the

CEMS and the CEMP for the Work Under the Contract, and rectifying any environmental

nonconformities identified by you or the Principal.

Yes Section

4.2

the CEMP covers this N/A

Planning-Resources,


Authority

3.3 Nominate in the CEMP a full-time Environmental Site Representative (ESR) who will be the

authorised contact person for communications with the Principal, the Principal’s Environmental

Representative, the Principal’s Heritage Manager and the EPA on all environmental matters.

The ESR must have tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering

or

equivalent, and a minimum of 5 years experience in environmental management on road

construction

or other equivalent works. The ESR must also have a minimum of two (2) years experience in

environmental management of construction works assessed under Part 5.1 of the Environmental

Planning and Assessment Act.

Yes Before

intro of

CEMP

the CEMP covers this N/A

Planning-Resources,


Authority

3.3 Where your designated Environmental Management Representative, with the qualifications and

experience specified in Clause 10.8 of RMS G1, will be based mainly off-site, detail in the CEMP

the

relationship between the Environmental Management Representative and the ESR.Planning-Resources,


Authority

3.3 The ESR’s responsibilities and authority include the following:

(a) advising on environmental matters specified in this Specification;

(b) liaison with the Principal the Principal’s Environmental Representative, the Principal’s

Heritage Manager and with all relevant authorities on environmental matters;

(c) maintaining a register of all environmental management documents for the Contract;

(d) ensuring that the CEMP is established, implemented and maintained in compliance with this

Specification, including all Sub-Plans, procedures and supplementary EWMS, and upgrades to

these documents (as needed) to remain current with the progress of the Works;

(e) overall responsibility for the establishment, management, monitoring and maintenance of

erosion and sediment controls within the Site;

(f) carrying out regular inspections and auditing of the works to ensure that environmental

safeguards are being followed;

(g) identifying where the implemented environmental measures are not meeting the targets

set, and identifying areas where improvement can be achieved;

(h) preparing monthly reports outlining the works that have been undertaken and the

achievements that have been met, as well as identifying those areas where improvements were

made;

(i) facilitating environmental induction and toolbox talks for all site personnel;

(j) specific authority to stop work on any activity where the ESR deems it necessary to prevent

environmental nonconformities;

(k) notification to the relevant parties of any environmental incidents.

Planning-Resources,


Authority

3.3 The CEMP must include details of the role, qualifications and responsibilities of the ESR and any

critical site activities that require the presence of the ESR.

Planning-Selection and

Management of

Subcontractors

3.4 Include a requirement to comply with the CEMP in all contractual arrangements with your

subcontractors.

N/A

Planning-Selection and

Management of

Subcontractors

3.4 For subcontracted work, include in the CEMP the procedures that you will implement for

ensuring subcontractor compliance, including details of:

(a) the duties of each subcontractor for planning, implementing and monitoring environmental

protection measures and for keeping environmental records;

(b) the duties you will retain for environmental protection of subcontracted work;

(c) how environmental protection measures on subcontracted work interact with adjacent work

areas, as applicable; and

(d) your surveillance program to monitor the effectiveness of each subcontractor’s

environmental protection measures together with the relevant project documentation.

N/A

Planning-Competence,

Training and Awareness

3.5 Provide to all your staff including plant operators, truck drivers and subcontractor personnel

working on the Site with environmental training to achieve a level of competence and

awareness appropriate to their assigned activities before they commence their assigned

activities. Do not permit anyone who has not undergone the appropriate environmental

training to work on the Site.

Yes Section

4.3 and 5

6 monthly

(G36, Cl3.5)



3.5 The CEMP must include a site-specific environmental induction and training plan that describes

the minimum level of training, experience and/or qualifications required for staff and

subcontractors working on the Site, the names of the persons to be trained, the proposed

frequency of training and the procedures for training.

Yes Section 5 6 monthly

(G36, Cl3.5)



3.5 Environmental induction training must cover all elements of the CEMP and must include, as a

minimum, the following:

(a) purpose and objectives of the CEMP;

(b) requirements of due diligence and duty of care;

(c) conditions of environmental licences, permits and approvals;

(d) potential environmental emergencies on Site and the emergency response procedures;

(e) reporting and notification requirements for pollution and other environmental incidents;

(f) high-risk activities and associated environmental safeguards, e.g. earthworks, vegetation

clearing, night works, operation and maintenance of concrete washouts, and washing,

refuelling

and maintenance of plant and equipment;

(g) working in or near environmentally sensitive areas including heritage which must contain

information on heritage values and items in the area and on environmental management

measures to minimise potential heritage impacts;

(h) protecting the biodiversity of the area;

(i) waste management measures.

Yes Section

5.2

6 monthly

(G36, Cl3.5)



3.5 Establish and maintain a register of environmental training carried out, including dates, names

of persons trained and trainer details.

Yes N/A

Planning-Working Hours 3.6 In the context of this clause, normal working hours are from Monday to Friday between 7.00 am

to 6.00 pm and Saturday between 8.00 am to 1.00 pm inclusive, but excluding public holidays.

Yes Appendix

A11

N/A

Planning-Working Hours 3.6 The CEMP must include a procedure for notifying the Principal, all relevant Authorities and the

community, in advance of any proposal to work outside of these working hours. Such changes

in working hours must comply with all licences, permits, approvals, consents, notification,

statutory requirements, etc and have been appropriately justified and assessed.

Yes Appendix

A12

N/A

Planning-Working Hours 3.6 Any approval by the Principal to work outside the normal working hours detailed above is

conditional on you liaising with the community (refer to Clause 3.7), and complying with the

requirements of Clause 4.6.

Yes Appendix

A13

N/A

Planning-Working Hours 3.6 Work outside of normal working hours is permitted without prior approval by the Principal in

the following circumstances:

(a) delivery of materials outside of normal working hours, where delivery at such times is

required by the Police or other authorities for reasons of safety or otherwise and does not

impact traffic on the M1 Pacific Motorway;

(b) work during an emergency, where such work is necessary to avoid the loss of lives, property

and/or prevent environmental harm.

Yes Appendix

A14

N/A

Planning-Working Hours 3.6 Construction works outside of the normal working hours may be undertaken in the following

circumstances:

(a) construction works that generate noise that is:

(i) no more than 5 dB(A) above rating background level at any residence in accordance

with the Interim Construction Noise Guideline; and

(ii) no more than the noise management levels specified in Table 3 of the Interim Construction

Noise Guideline at other sensitive receivers; or

(b) works as approved through the out-of-hours work protocol outlined in the CEMP.

Planning-Working Hours 3.6 Activities resulting in impulsive or tonal noise emission (such as rock breaking, rock hammering,

pile driving) shall only be undertaken:

(a) between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday;

(b) between the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday; and

(c) in continuous blocks not exceeding three hours each with a minimum respite from those

activities and works of not less than one hour between each block.

Planning-Working Hours 3.6 For the purposes of this requirement 'continuous' includes any period during which there is less

than a one hour respite between ceasing and recommencing any of the work the subject of this

requirement.

Planning-Communication 3.7 Describe in the CEMP the processes for external and internal communication in relation to the

environmental aspects of the Work Under the Contract.

Make all staff and subcontractors working on the Site aware of these external and internal

communications procedures and are properly trained in their application.

N/A

Planning-Communication 3.7 The CEMP must be, as a minimum, consistent with the Community and Stakeholder Engagement

Plan prepared by the Principal.

N/A

Planning-Communication:

Liason with EPA

3.7.1 The CEMP must identify at least two persons (together with their contact telephone numbers)

who will be available to be contacted by the EPA on a 24 hour basis and who have authority to

take immediate action to shut down any activity, or to effect any pollution control measure, as

directed by an authorised officer of the EPA.

Before

intro to

CEMP

N/A


Liason with EPA

3.7.1 Immediately notify the Principal of any visit to the Site by the EPA. Prepare a report for each

occasion when the Site is visited by the EPA, notifying the Principal of the purpose and

outcome of

the EPA visit, and of all actions taken by you in response to the EPA visit. Submit this report to

the Principal within one working day of the EPA site visit.

Yes Section

6.2

N/A


Liason with EPA

3.7.1 Report any pollution of the waterway to the EPA and the Principal immediately in accordance

with the notification requirements of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

(POEO Act).

Yes Appendix

A2

6 monthly


Liason with EPA

3.7.1 Develop your Construction Noise and Vibration Sub-plan and Construction Soil and Water Quality

Management Sub-plan in consultation with the EPA.


Community Liason and/or

Notification

3.7.2 Prepare a Community Communication Strategy to include all relevant measures, as a minimum,

in

the Community and Stakeholder Engagement Plan prepared by the Principal (refer to Annexure

G36/A3). The Strategy shall be designed to provide mechanisms to facilitate communication

between the Principal, the Contractor, the Principal’s Environmental Representative,

Hawkesbury City Council and the local community (broader and local stakeholders) on the

construction and environmental management of the Works. The Strategy shall include, but not

necessarily be limited

to:



Notification

3.7.2 (a) identification of stakeholders to be consulted as part of the Strategy, including affected and

adjoining landowners;



Notification

3.7.2 (b) procedures and mechanisms for the regular distribution of information to stakeholders on

the progress of the Works and matters associated with environmental management;



Notification

3.7.2 (c) procedures and mechanisms through which stakeholders can discuss or provide feedback to

the Contractor and/ or Principal’s Environmental Representative in relation to the

environmental management and delivery of the Works;



Notification

3.7.2 (d) procedures and mechanisms through which the Contractor can respond to enquiries or

feedback from stakeholders in relation to the environmental management and delivery of the

Works; and



Notification

3.7.2 (e) procedures and mechanisms that to resolve issues/ disputes that may arise between parties

on the matters relating to environmental management and the delivery of the Works. This may

include the use of an appropriately qualified and experienced independent mediator.



Notification

3.7.2 Key issues that must be addressed in the Community Communication Strategy include (but not

necessarily be limited to):

(i) traffic management (including property access, pedestrian access);

(ii) heritage matters;

(iii) landscaping/urban design matters;

(iv) construction activities; and

(v) noise and vibration mitigation and management.



Notification

3.7.2 The Strategy shall be approved by the Director General prior to the commencement of

construction.

You shall maintain and implement the Strategy throughout duration of the Works.


New or Changed

Construction Activities

3.7.2.1 Notify local residents and local businesses about any new or changed construction activities

which will affect access to their properties or otherwise disrupt the residents’ use of their

premises, at least 5 working days before commencing work affecting residents or businesses.

N/A


New or Changed


3.7.2.1 Consult with operators of the Hawkesbury Paddle Wheeler prior to construction to identify

and implement appropriate measures to manage the temporary access changes to Windsor

wharf for passengers, people with disabilities, service vehicles and emergency services.

N/A


New or Changed


3.7.2.1 Such notification must state the nature of the work, why it is necessary, the expected

duration,

details of any changes to the traffic arrangements or property access and the name and contact

telephone number of your representative who can respond to any resident concerns.

N/A


New or Changed


3.7.2.1 Address any concerns raised by residents in accordance with the complaints procedure as

required under Clause 3.7.3, or in accordance with any licence or approval held by you.

N/A


Extended Working Hours -

No Environment Protection

Licence

3.7.2.2 Following approval from the Principal on each instance to extend working hours, inform

affected residents by letter of the location, nature, scope and duration of the proposed work

outside normal working hours, not less than 5 working days and not more than 10 working

days, before commencing such work.

Will have at the end

of this month (April)

as works only began

27th of March

N/A




Licence

3.7.2.2 Include the name and contact telephone number of your representative for residents can

to contact over any concerns about extended working hours and any other information

required by any licence or approval held by you.

N/A




Licence

3.7.2.2 Refer to RMS publication "Construction Noise and Vibration Guideline” when preparing the

letter and notifying the affected residents.

N/A


Complaints Management

3.7.3 Within one working day of receiving a complaint about any environmental issue, including any

pollution incidents, arising from the Work Under the Contract, submit a written report to the

Principal detailing the complaint and the action taken to remedy the problem. A final report

together with your proposed measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents must be

submitted to the Principal within 5 working days.

N/A



3.7.3 Keep a register of all complaints, which must include the following details:

(a) date and time of complaint;

(b) method by which the complaint was made (telephone, letter, meeting, etc);

(c) name, address, contact telephone number of complainant (if no such details were provided,

a

note to that effect);

(d) nature of complaint;

(e) action taken in response including follow up contact with the complainant.;

(f) any monitoring to confirm that the complaint has been satisfactorily resolved;

(g) if no action was taken, the reasons why no action was taken by you.

N/A



3.7.3 The management of complaints must be consistent with AS 4269. The complaints system must

be

prepared and implemented prior to the commencement of construction and must be

maintained for the duration of construction activities.

N/A



3.7.3 The information in the register must be made available to the Director-General on request. 6 monthly

Planning- Emergency

Planning

3.8 The CEMP must include details of:

(a) your key emergency response personnel, their respective responsibilities and contact details

including all-hours contact telephone numbers;

(b) emergency services (e.g. ambulance, fire brigade, spill clean-up services);

(c) your communication strategy, both internal and external (refer to Clause 3.7), during

emergencies;

(d) any identified potential environmental emergencies that may occur on Site, and the

response

procedures for these emergencies;

(e) frequency of tests of the emergency response procedures.

Contacts

in CEMP

N/A

Planning- Emergency

Planning

3.8 Induct all staff and subcontractors working on the Site about the potential environmental

emergencies, and provide training in implementing the relevant environmental safeguards and

risk mitigation measures.

Appendix

A3

6 monthly

Planning- Contractors

Monitoring, Inspection and

Auditing

3.9 Include in the CEMP procedure(s) to monitor and measure, on a regular basis, your

environmental management performance and to evaluate compliance with this Specification.

This includes any monitoring required outside of normal work hours and days. The procedures

must contain the scope, methodology and responsibilities for its implementation.

6 monthly



Auditing

3.9 Undertake regular site environmental inspections to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of

your environmental controls. The site environmental inspections must cover the following:

(a) high risk activities and processes;

(b) work in environmentally sensitive areas;

(c) site preparedness for adverse weather conditions, including adequacy of environmental

controls

and availability of emergency equipment.

Yes 6 monthly



Auditing

3.9 Undertake vibration testing on high risk plant to determine site specific buffer distances and

implement management measures to control construction noise and vibration.

Yes 6 monthly



Auditing

3.9 Include in the CEMP a risk-based auditing program to verify that the Work Under the Contract

meets the requirements of this Specification. The program must specify the type of audits to

be conducted, their scope and their frequency.

Yes 6 monthly



Auditing

3.9 Conduct all your internal and external environmental audits for the Work Under the Contract in

accordance with AS/NZS ISO 19011.

Yes Amend after

audit if

required


Nonconformities

3.10 If you fail to meet your environmental obligations under the Contract, including:

(a) failure by you or your subcontractors to conform to any requirements of this Specification,

your CEMS and CEMP; or

(b) failure by you to act promptly when you, the Principal, or any statutory authority having

jurisdiction over the Work Under the Contract, observe that the implemented environmental

controls are not effective; or

(c) failure by you to provide safeguards against a Category 1 incident as detailed in the RMS

“Environmental Incident Classification and Reporting Procedure”,

a Hold Point may apply.

Yes 6 monthly

HOLD POINT Any activity that causes or has the potential to cause harm to the

environment due to your failure to meet your environmental obligations

under the Contract.

Verification that the failure has been rectified, and details of the measures

implemented to prevent recurrence.

Planning-Records of

Environmental Activities

3.11 Maintain, as part of the project records in accordance with RMS Q Annexure Q/E, legible

environmental records of all environmental activities associated with Work Under the Contract

to

demonstrate compliance with the CEMS and CEMP. The records must include:

(a) site environmental inspection reports;

(b) environmental monitoring data and reports;

(c) internal and external audit reports;

(d) reports of environmental incidents, environmental complaints, associated actions taken,

and

follow-up actions;

(e) minutes of management review meetings;

Yes 6 monthly

Planning-Records of

Environmental Activities

3.11 You must hold these records for at least five years after the Actual Completion Date, and must

make these records available to the Principal and authorised EPA officers upon request.

Yes Future N/A

Planning-Management

Review

3.12 Develop a documented process to periodically review the effectiveness and proper

implementation of the CEMP. The management review process must identify opportunities for

continual improvement of your environmental management processes and practices, and ensure

that the CEMS and CEMP remain relevant to the Work Under the Contract.

Yes N/A

Planning-Management

Review

3.12 The management reviews must be undertaken at least quarterly and must include the

Principal’s

participation. The management reviews must comprise as a minimum the following:

(a) identification of areas of opportunity for improved environmental performance;

(b) analysis of the causes of nonconformities and deficiencies, including those identified in

environment inspections and audits;

(c) verification of the effectiveness of corrective and preventative actions;

(d) highlighting any changes in procedures resulting from process improvement.

Yes Section 9 Review listed as

annually or as a

result of changes

N/A

Operational Control-Soil

and Water Management

4.1 Comply with the requirements of Specification RMS G38 for soil and water management. Appendix

A1

6 monthly

Operational Control- Areas

of known contamination

4.2. The archaeological investigation over the period August to December 2016 identified asbestos

contamination in the archaeological test pits NA2 and SA37 at the locations shown in Annexure

G36/I. The test pits were abandoned without any remedial work to remove the asbestos

contaminated material.

Appendix

A10

6 monthly

Operational Control-

Contaminated Land

Management Plan

4.2.2 Include in your CEMP a Contaminated Land Management Sub-Plan, which must comply with the

Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (NSW), RMS publication “Contaminated Land

Management Guideline”, RMS “Environmental Incident Classification and Reporting Procedure”,

and EPA guidelines on contaminated land management.


Contaminated Land

Management Plan

4.2.2 The Contaminated Land Management Sub-Plan must provide for dealing with:

(a) areas of known contamination (if applicable);

(b) unexpected contamination finds;

(c) any land contamination caused by you.


Unexpected Contamination

Find

4.2.3 Prior to commencement of excavation undertake a Site audit to identify potential areas of

contamination and prepare a report on the findings for submission to the Principal.

Yes Appendix

A10

6 monthly



Find

4.2.3 Visually monitor material during excavations to identify potential contaminated material or

soils.

Yes Appendix

A10

N/A



Find

4.2.3 Implement procedures to ensure that contaminated material is identified and removed to avoid

mixing with non-contaminated material.

Yes Appendix

A10

N/A



Find

4.2.3 If asbestos is discovered, undertake the work in accordance with How to Manage and Control

Asbestos in the Workplace and How to Safely Remove Asbestos. Carry out air monitoring if a

risk

assessment, as described by How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks, indicates the need

for

one.

Yes Appendix

A10

N/A



Find

4.2.3 Promptly notify the Principal of any suspected or potential contamination exposed during

construction activities, and cease all work activities within the vicinity of actual or suspected

contaminated land.


Remediation Action Plan

4.2.4 If a Remedial Action Plan is not provided by the Principal, prepare a Remediation Action Plan

for remediating the known areas of contamination or an unexpected contamination find, and

areas of potential contamination in their immediate vicinity.

Yes Appendix

A10

N/A



4.2.4 The Remediation Action Plan must be prepared in accordance with EPA guidelines on

contaminated land management, and must include the following:

(a) testing requirements for any contaminated material prior to its disposal off site;

Yes Appendix

A10

N/A



4.2.4 (b) validation plan, which must include the area in the immediate vicinity of (both below and

adjacent to) the known contamination;

Yes Appendix

A10

N/A



4.2.4 (c) implications of the validation results on the waste classification for material that may be

excavated in the vicinity of the known contamination.

Yes Appendix

A10

N/A

HOLD POINT Where the Remedial Action Sub-Plan is to be prepared by the Contractor for activities within

the vicinity of the actual or suspected contaminated land. Submission at least 5 working days

prior. The Principal will consider the submitted documents prior to

authorising the release of the Hold Point. The Principal may request additional information in

respect of the submitted


Surface Runoff

4.2.5 Plan and execute the Work Under the Contract so as to minimise the possibility of pollution of

the

Site and adjoining areas by chemicals, dangerous goods and other potential contaminants.

Comply with the requirements in the following:

relevant legislation and Australian Standards;

EPA “Bunding and Spill Management Guidelines” contained within EPA “Environmental

Protection Manual for Authorised Officers”;

RMS “Code of Practice for Water Management”.

Yes

Operational Control-Spill

Prevention and Response

4.3 Store chemicals, fuel and lubricants in suitably located and bunded areas to minimise the

impact of

any spillage or contamination on the Site and adjoining areas. Do not locate these storage areas

within 50 m of any aquatic habitat, flood prone areas, or on slopes steeper than 1:10.Operational Control-Spill


4.3 Provide a minimum bund volume of 110% of the volume of the largest single stored volume of

liquids within the bund.



4.3 Do not refuel or maintain plant and equipment, mix cutting oil with bitumen, or carry out any

other activity which may result in spillage of a chemical, fuel or lubricant at any location which

drains directly to waters or environmentally sensitive areas, without the appropriate temporary

bunding being provided. Do not leave refuelling operations unattended.



4.3 As part of the CEMP, prepare a procedure(s) for the following activities, as a minimum, to

minimise

the possibility of pollution of the Site:

(a) refuelling or maintenance and cleaning of plant and equipment including concrete agitators,

bitumen spray bars and asphalt pavers;

(b) on-site batching of concrete and asphalt;

(c) mixing of bitumen with cutting oil and additives;

(d) application of liquid membranes, including paint and thermoplastic, resin, emulsion, precoat

agent and curing compound;

(e) bulk fuel or chemical deliveries;

(f) removal and disposal of excess chemicals and water used for washing down of equipment;

(g) pumping out of oil and grease collection pits;

(h) decanting operations such as for fuel, chemicals and bitumen.Operational Control-Spill


4.3 Include in the procedure(s) the following, as a minimum:

(i) details of the management of the bunded areas including monitoring of the bunded areas,

drainage requirements and measures to ensure that bund capacities are maintained;

(ii) details of the management associated with the removal and transportation of chemical

drums

from bunded areas;

(iii) routine maintenance requirements of machinery, pumps and other equipment to prevent

and/or minimise leaks;

(iv) installation of controls for the capture and filtering of all chemicals that may runoff in

storm

events, for example wax and hydrocarbon curing compounds, bitumen tack coat and saw

cutting material.



4.3 Keep adequate quantities of suitable material to counteract spillage readily available. Clean up

all

chemical spills immediately. If spills result in an environmental incident, report the incident in

accordance with Clause 4.14.



4.3 Prepare and implement a Spill Response Procedure as part of the CEMP to minimise the impact

of

spills including details on the requirements for managing, cleaning up and reporting.

Operational Control-Air

Quality

4.4.1 Prepare and implement an Air Quality Management Sub-Plan as part of the CEMP, or include

mitigation strategies within the CEMP, to minimise the impact of dust, offensive odour, and

other air pollutants on the surrounding environment, including adjacent properties and

sensitive places.


Quality

4.4.1 Comply with the requirements of the POEO Act and any conditions of licences, notifications,

approvals or permits in relation to maximum air pollutant levels (refer to Clause 3.2.2).


Quality

4.4.1 Plan and carry out all your construction activities to avoid where practicable, or minimise, the

generation of dust and vehicle emissions. Include in the mitigation strategies the procedures

for effective dust control, including dust monitoring and reporting procedures.


Quality

4.4.1 Plan and carry out all your construction activities to avoid where practicable, or minimise, the

generation of dust and vehicle emissions. Include in the Air Quality Management Sub-Plan or

mitigation strategies the procedures for effective dust control, including dust monitoring and

reporting procedures.


Quality

4.4.1 Mitigation measures that must be contained in the Air Quality Management Sub-Plan include:

(a) Covering of all materials transported to and from the construction site;

(b) Covering of or spraying water on stockpiles of soil or other erodible materials, particularly

during dry or windy conditions;

(c) Suppressing dust on unsealed surfaces, temporary roadways, and other exposed areas using

water trucks, hand held hoses, temporary vegetation or other appropriate practices;

(d) Imposing a work vehicle speed limit of 30 kilometres per hour on unsealed surfaces;

(e) Locating stockpiles as far away from residences as practically possible;

(f) Minimising the extent of disturbed areas as far as practicable;

(g) Rehabilitating disturbed areas as quickly as possible;

(h) Modifying or stopping dust generating activities during very windy conditions;

(i) Operating and maintaining vehicles and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s

specifications;

(j) Visual monitoring of air quality to verify the effectiveness of controls and enable early

intervention;

(k) Installing wheel wash facilities to reduce tracking of mud and soil off-site;

(l) Identify and implement control measures for hazardous chemicals and materials in the

existing bridge (refer to RMS B341); and

(m) A procedure to receive, respond and monitor complaints about air quality and other

environmental issues.


Quality

4.4.1 Where air quality monitoring is required, it must comply with the EPA publication “Approved

Methods for Sampling and Analysis of Air Pollutants in NSW”. Monitoring data must include

reporting of insoluble solids in accordance with the EPA publication “Approved Methods for the

Modelling and Assessment of Air Pollutants in NSW”.


Emissions Performance

Requirements of Mobile

Non-road Diesel Plant and

Equipment

4.4.2 Report on the conformity, or otherwise, of mobile non-road diesel plant and equipment used

for the Work Under the Contract with the relevant United States Environmental Protection

Agency, European Union (EU) standards or approved equivalent emission standards.

Once a year, submit to the Principal such reports at the following dates:

(a) before 31 July, for the reporting period ending 30 June for the previous 12 months;

(b) at Actual Completion Date, for the final reporting period.

Prepare the report in accordance with the GREP “Clean Air data management tool”. The types

of diesel plant and equipment that are to be included, or excluded, from the report are given

in this document, which is available at:

http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/about/environment/grep-clean-air-data-management-

tool.xlsm.

Operational Control-Fire

Safety

4.5 Comply with the requirements of the Rural Fires Act 1997 (NSW), and the Local Government Act

1993 (NSW) and be guided by the NSW Rural Fire Service publication “Equipment & Machinery

Use

in Bushfire Prone Areas”, which is available at:

http://www.smartersafety.com.au/media/0240_SafetyAlert-

Equipment_and_machinery_use_in_bushfire_prone_areas.pdf.


Safety

4.5 Provide fire fighting equipment as required for the safety of persons and property.


Safety

4.5 All items of plant used during proclaimed high fire danger periods that could discharge sparks

must be fitted with spark arresters. Do not undertake cutting, welding, grinding or other

activities likely to generate fires in the open on days when a total fire ban is proclaimed.


Safety

4.5 Where burning off has been assessed, approved and planned, obtain a fire permit from the

relevant Statutory Authorities and comply with the requirements of the Statutory Regulations

and be guided by the EPA guideline “Regulation of Open Burning in NSW”.


Safety

4.5 On receipt of a fire permit, notify the Principal and occupiers of adjoining properties of the

proposed burning off operation at least 24 hours before carrying out the burning off. Control

the burning off operation so that:

(a) vegetation outside the limits of clearing is not damaged;

(b) fences, buildings or other property are not damaged;

(c) smoke does not cause a traffic hazard, or nuisance nor contravene air quality requirements.

Operational Control-Noise

Control

4.6 Construction work that generates noise shall be undertaken in accordance with Clause 3.6.


Control

4.6 Prepare and implement a Noise and Vibration Management Sub-Plan as part of teh CEMP, to

minimise the impact of noise from your operations on adjacent properties. The Noise and

Vibration Management Sub-Plan or mitigation strategies must include proposed environmental

control measures for all significant noise generating activities. It must include, but not be

limited to, the following:


Control

4.6 Mitigation measures that must be contained in the Noise Management Sub-Plan include:

(a) Undertaking detailed noise impact assessments of all construction works and works outside

standard construction hours once detailed construction planning is complete. Use these

detailed noise impact assessments to identify affected sensitive receivers and develop detailed

mitigation measures;


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4.6 (b) Notifying the nearest noise sensitive receivers of future works and expected levels of noise

well in advance of the works occurring;


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4.6 (c) Developing construction programming to minimise noise impacts - this may include time and

duration restrictions and respite periods, and must be developed after consultation with

affected receivers;


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4.6 (d) Where possible, planning works outside of standard construction hours so that noisier works

are carried out in the earlier part of the evening or night time;


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4.6 (e) Negotiating agreements with affected sensitive receivers where noisy works are required

outside of standard construction hours;


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4.6 (f) Where possible, avoiding the use of noisy plant simultaneously and/or close together;


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4.6 (g) Orienting equipment and excavation work sites away from sensitive receivers where possible

to reduce noise emissions;


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4.6 (h) Maintaining equipment in efficient working order;


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4.6 (i) Using quieter construction methods where feasible and reasonable;


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4.6 (j) Where acceptable from a work health and safety perspective, using quieter alternatives to

reversing alarms (such as spotters, closed circuit television monitors and ‘smart’ reversing

alarms) particularly during out of hours activities;


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4.6 (k) Investigating all noise complaints and appropriate mitigation measures implemented where

practicable to minimise further impacts.


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4.6 (l) Truck movements will be restricted to identified haulage routes and the routes outlined in

the

Construction Traffic Management Plan in accordance with RMS G10; and


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4.6 (m) Undertaking noise monitoring to assess compliance with noise management levels and

assess

the effectiveness of noise mitigation. Consider the use of temporary noise shielding at

locations along Bridge Street where substantial exceedances of noise criteria are predicted.

In addition, where work is undertaken in close proximity to Thompson Square or along

Freemans Reach Road, consider temporary noise barriers.Operational Control-Noise

Control

4.6 Refer to the requirements of the EPA publication and RMS publication Construction Noise and

Vibration Guideline” when considering the environmental control measures and practices to be

included in the Noise Management Plan.


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4.6 Where works are proposed to be undertaken outside of normal working hours, comply with the

requirements of Clause 3.6


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4.6 All construction plant and equipment used on Site must be, in addition to other requirements:

(a) fitted with properly maintained high efficiency noise suppression devices in accordance with

the manufacturer’s specifications;

(b) regularly inspected and maintained in an efficient condition;

(c) operated in a proper and efficient manner.

(d) removal from site of any equipment that is causing noise not typical for that equipment and

that cannot be controlled by correct operation, maintenance or use of noise suppression

devices.

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Vibration

4.7 Implement all measures to prevent damage to adjacent public utilities, structures and buildings

resulting from construction vibration.

Comply with the requirements of Specification RMS R44 for vibration, unless overridden by

other more stringent requirements set out in this Specification.


Vibration

4.7 Comply with the requirements of the ANZECC publication “Technical Basis for Guidelines to

Minimise Annoyance Due to Blasting Overpressure and Ground Vibration - September 1990”.

Where the amenity guidelines are likely to be exceeded, manage the impacts in consultation

with, and in accordance with, the requirements stipulated by EPA.


Vibration

4.7 To avoid structural damage, carry out construction activities in accordance with the

requirements of BS 7385 and the vibration limits set out in the German Standard DIN 4150-3.


Vibration

4.7 Prior to commencement of construction, undertake a building and structural condition

inspection

and prepare a Pre-construction Building and Structural Condition Inspection Report for every

property or structure, including the heritage retaining wall at 4 Bridge Street, located within

the

distance from the construction activity specified in Annexure G36/E.

The Principal will engage a heritage building consultant to be present during the inspection ofWITNESS POINT Insopection of a heritage property

At least ten (10) working days prior, submit your schedule for the inspection of the heritage

property, with details of:

(i) Date and time of each inspection;

(ii) Expected duration of each inspection.


Vibration

4.7 The Building Condition Inspection Reports and Structural Condition Inspection Report must

contain photographs of the inspected properties and include details of the inspectors’

qualification and expertise, together with a list of any identified defects, where relevant. The

reports must be submitted to the owner of each property and to the Principal before the

commencement of any activities as outlined in the Hold Point below.


Vibration

4.7 Immediately following completion of construction, undertake a building and structural

condition

inspection and prepare a Post-construction Building and Structural Condition Inspection Report

for every property or structure, including the heritage retaining wall at 4 Bridge Street, located

within the distance from the construction activity specified in Annexure G36/E.


Vibration

4.7 Prepare, as part of the CEMP, a Vibration and Airblast Management Sub-Plan as part of the

CEMP, or include mitigation strategies within the CEMP, that describes the environmental

controls to be

implemented during construction to minimise the impact of vibration and airblast on adjacent

properties and residents.

The Vibration and Airblast Management Sub-Plan or mitigation strategies must detail how

construction vibration and airblast will be managed for various plant items working adjacent to

buildings. Keep records as evidence of compliance with these construction vibration and

airblast


Vibration

4.7 Mitigation measures that must be contained in the Vibration Management Sub-Plan include:

(a) No impact piling works will be undertaken within 20 metres of any heritage structure, unless

additional assessment and monitoring confirm that vibration levels will be below the

specified criteria;

(b) Rock breaking/hammering will not be undertaken within 7 metres of any heritage item or

building unless additional assessment and monitoring confirm that vibration levels will be

below the specified criteria;

(c) Rock breaking/hammering will not be undertaken within 5 metres of any non-heritage

building unless additional assessment and monitoring confirm that vibration levels will be

below the specified criteria;

(d) Where rock breaking/hammering is planned within 10 metres of any occupied dwelling, the

occupants will be notified of the works and the duration of the activity will be restricted,

unless otherwise agreed with affected residents;

(e) Where heavy plant is used within 7 metres of a heritage structure, attended vibration

monitoring will be undertaken to assess compliance with the specified vibration criteria; and

(f) Where an exceedance of project specific vibration criteria for structural damage is recorded

during monitoring, work will cease immediately and alternative construction methods will be

used.


Vibration

4.7 The archaeological salvage work on the southern side of the Hawkesbury River has identified a

heritage brick barrel drain that will be under the Western Retaining Wall and Abutment A of the

replacement bridge. Comply with the vibration requirements specified in Clause 15.4.1 of RMS

G1

for pile excavation for the Western Retaining Wall and Abutment A.HOLD POINT At least 10 working days prior, submit to the Principal a copy of the Building Condition

Inspection Reports, Structural Condition Inspection Report and the Vibration Management Sub-

Plan or the combined Noise and Vibration Management Sub-Plan


Vibration

4.7 Heritage items at risk of vibration impacts must be inspected and monitored periodically during

construction to identify any construction-related impacts. If impacts are detected, work in the

area

must cease and appropriate management measures implemented.Operational Control-

Biodiversity

4.8 The Flora and Fauna Management Sub-Plan or mitigation strategies must include, as a minimum,

the following:

(a) Provisions for compliance with statutory requirements applicable to flora, fauna and fish

management, in National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (NSW), Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016

(NSW), Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), Environment Protection

and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) and Fisheries Management Act 1994 (NSW).


Biodiversity

4.8 (b) Fauna and flora management strategies for pre-construction, construction and post-

construction activities including environmental control measures for pre-clearing process.


Biodiversity

4.8 (c) Fauna rescue and release procedure. Handling of injured fauna must be carried out by

licensed

fauna handler such as fauna ecologist or wildlife carer. If native fauna are captured during

vegetation clearing, they must be released into a suitable nearby location that has been

identified as such by an ecologist. Keep records of fauna captured and relocated. Report any

injury or death of threatened species to the Principal. The fauna rescue and release procedure

must include management measures for aquatic fauna and fish.


Biodiversity

4.8 (d) Procedure for controlling the introduction and spreading of weeds and pathogens caused by

the Work Under the Contract, including hygiene protocols and the arrangements for monitoring.


Biodiversity

4.8 Where possible the ecologist will clearly mark vegetation clearing boundaries and tree

protection zones prior to the start of clearing operations on site in accordance with RMS

“Biodiversity Guidelines Guide 2: Exclusion Zones”, including a map representing areas that

need to be protected , such as retained and/or adjacent Lower Hunter Spotted Gum -Ironbark

Forest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion EEC, Callistemon linearifolius (Netted Bottle Brush) and

hollow-bearing trees (including exclusion zone fencing requirements) to prevent access beyond

the Vegetation Clearing Limit as defined in RMS G40, Clause 2.2);


Biodiversity

4.8 (e) Proposed strategies for re-use of coarse woody debris and bushrock.


Biodiversity

4.8 (f) Procedure for dealing with unexpected threatened species finds that may be discovered by

you when undertaking Physical Work on Site. The procedure must include, as a minimum, the

following:

(i) stop work arrangements in the immediate area of the threatened species;

(ii) notification and communication protocol;

(iii) consultation with the specialists to assess the significance of the find;

(iv) a list of approvals, licences or permits that may need to be obtained before the works can

recommence.


Biodiversity

4.8 Prepare and include an EWMS, for clearing and grubbing that meets the requirements of

Specification RMS G40 and RMS publication “RMS Biodiversity Guidelines: Protecting and

Managing

Biodiversity on RMS Projects”, in the Flora and Fauna Management Sub-Plan or CEMP.


Biodiversity

4.8 The Flora and Fauna Management Sub-plan must detail how construction impacts on ecology

will

be minimised and managed. The Sub-plan shall be developed in consultation with the OEH and

Department of Primary Industries (Fishing and Aquaculture) and shall include, but not

necessarily

be limited to:

(i) pre-construction surveys undertaken by a suitably qualified and experienced ecologist to

verify the construction boundaries/ footprint of the project based on detailed design and to

confirm the vegetation to be cleared (including tree hollows, threatened flora and fauna

species and riparian vegetation);


Biodiversity

4.8 (ii) a pre-demolition survey of the existing bridge structure by a suitably qualified and

experienced ecologist to confirm the bridge is not providing habitat for microchiropteran

bats or other roosting bats. If the results of the bat survey and roost assessment indicate that

the existing bridge is occupied by microbats, prepare a Bat Management Plan to mitigate the

potential impacts on bats. The Plan shall include details of an appropriate work schedule,

any further close inspections that may be required and exclusion and relocation of fauna

away from the construction site.


Biodiversity

4.8 (iii) updated sensitive area vegetation maps based on (i) above and previous survey work;


Biodiversity

4.8 (iv) details of general work practices and mitigation measures to be implemented during

construction to minimise impacts on native fauna and native vegetation (particularly

threatened species and EECs) not to be cleared, including, but not necessarily limited to:

fencing of sensitive areas, a protocol for the removal and relocation of fauna during

clearing, engagement of a suitably qualified and experienced ecologist to identify locations

where they would be present to oversee clearing activities and facilitate fauna rescues and

relocation, clearing timing with consideration to breeding periods, measures for maintaining

existing habitat features (such as bush rock, tree branches, tree hollows etc), seed harvesting

and appropriate topsoil management, construction worker education, weed management

(including controls to prevent the introduction or spread of Phytophthora cinnamomi),

erosion and sediment control and progressive re-vegetation;


Biodiversity

4.8 (v) WIRES must be made aware of construction and consulted if any injured fauna are

encountered or if any fauna are injured as a result of the works;


Biodiversity

4.8 (vi) an ecologist or WIRES representative must be present during the clearing of suspected

vegetation that may support a habitat for fauna to manage and/or relocate any fauna

present;


Biodiversity

4.8 (vii) specific procedures to deal with EEC/ threatened species anticipated to be encountered

within the Site including re-location, translocation and/or management and protection

measures;


Biodiversity

4.8 (viii) a procedure for dealing with unexpected EEC/threatened species identified during

construction including cessation of work and notification of the OEH, determination of

appropriate mitigation measures in consultation with the OEH (including relevant relocation

measures);


Biodiversity

4.8 (ix) clear delineation of working areas to minimise in-stream and riparian disturbance;


Biodiversity

4.8 (x) avoiding removal of in-stream woody snags (>3 m in length and >300 mm diameter) where

practicable. Any woody snags that require removal shall be relocated to a similar area;


Biodiversity

4.8 (xi) managing and mitigating in-stream disturbance from dredging to minimise impacts.

Appropriate measures will include measures to limit the risk of sediment plumes and

increased turbidity; and


Biodiversity

4.8 Preserve existing trees, plants, and other vegetation that are to remain within or adjacent to

the Site and use every precaution necessary to prevent damage or injury thereto. Identify and

protect areas of vegetation to be retained showing them as exclusion zones in accordance with

the RMS Biodiversity Guidelines.


Aboriginal Heritage

4.9 Prepare an Aboriginal Heritage Management Sub-Plan as part of the CEMP or include mitigation

strategies within the CEMP to manage any areas of the Site where known Aboriginal objects,

places and/or culturally sensitive areas have been identified on Site.


Aboriginal Heritage

4.9 The Aboriginal Heritage Management Sub-Plan or mitigation strategies must also include a

procedure for the management of unexpected potential Aboriginal objects discovered by you

during construction. The management of unexpected potential Aboriginal objects must be in

accordance with the RMS publication “Unexpected Heritage Items”.


Aboriginal Heritage

4.9 The Aboriginal Heritage Management Sub-Plan must be prepared in accordance with the

protocols

outlined in the Detailed Salvage Strategy and the Hawkesbury Region Sand Bodies Study.


Aboriginal Heritage

4.9 Archaeological salvage is required within the Site on the southern side of the Hawkesbury River

as

specified in Clause 15 of RMS G1.


Aboriginal Heritage

4.9 The Aboriginal Heritage Management Sub-plan must detail how construction impacts on

Aboriginal heritage will be avoided, minimised and managed. The Sub-plan shall be prepared by

a

suitably qualified heritage consultant(s) approved by the Director-General and the OEH

(Aboriginal Heritage) and be developed in consultation with registered Aboriginal stakeholders,

the Principal’s Environmental Representative and the Principal’s Heritage Manager and include,

but not necessarily be limited to:


Aboriginal Heritage

4.9 (i) details of management measures and strategies for protection, excavation, salvage and

archival recording, and/or conservation of heritage items and sites that will be directly or

indirectly impacted during construction (including further archaeological investigations,

salvage measures and/ or measures to protect unaffected sites during construction works in

the vicinity);


Aboriginal Heritage

4.9 (ii) procedures for dealing with previously unidentified Aboriginal objects (excluding human

remains) including cessation of works in the vicinity, assessment of the significance of the

item(s) and determination of appropriate mitigation measures including when works can

recommence by a suitably qualified and experienced archaeologist in consultation with the

DPI, OEH and registered Aboriginal stakeholders and assessment of the consistency of any new

Aboriginal heritage impacts against the approved impacts, and notification to the DPI,

and the OEH for Aboriginal heritage (in accordance with section 89A of the National Parks

and Wildlife Act 1974;


Aboriginal Heritage

4.9 (iii) procedures for dealing with human remains, including cessation of works in the vicinity and

notification of the DPI, NSW Police Force, OEH and registered Aboriginal stakeholders and

not recommencing any works in the area unless authorised by the DPI and/ or the NSW

Police Force;


Aboriginal Heritage

4.9 (iv) induction processes (identification, protection) for construction personnel (including

procedures for keeping records of inductions) and procedures for ongoing Aboriginal

consultation and involvement; and


Aboriginal Heritage

4.9 (v) incorporate recommendations from the Hawkesbury Sand Body Regional Study.


Aboriginal Heritage

4.9 The procedure for unexpected finds must include the following steps:


Aboriginal Heritage

4.9 (a) cease work in the immediate area of the identified non aboriginal Cultural Heritage, do not

disturb the objects and erect a temporary exclusion fence with a buffer zone of at least 10

metres around the known edge of the find site;


Aboriginal Heritage

4.9 (b) notify the Principal immediately;


Aboriginal Heritage

4.9 (c) provide access to the Site to any heritage specialist required to assess the finds;


Aboriginal Heritage

4.9 (d) provide temporary exclusion (pedestrian) fencing;


Aboriginal Heritage

4.9 (e) implement additional safeguards as required.


Aboriginal Heritage

4.9 Provide for all personnel working on the Site training on their responsibilities under the

Heritage Act 1977 (NSW). Make the personnel aware of all non-Aboriginal heritage sites/areas,

including cultural plantings, and areas of archaeological potential, which are identified in the

Environment Assessment documents listed in Annexure G36/A3.

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Aboriginal Heritage

4.10 Prepare a Non-Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan as part of the CEMP or include mitigation

strategies within the CEMP to manage any areas of the Site where any known heritage items/s

and/or archaeological sites have been identified.


Aboriginal Heritage

4.10 The Non-Aboriginal Heritage Management Sub-Plan or mitigation strategies must also include a

procedure for the management of unexpected potential archaeological relics discovered by you

during construction. The management of unexpected potential archaeological relics must be in

accordance with the RMS publication “Unexpected Heritage Items”. The procedure for

unexpected finds must include the steps (a) to (e) listed in Clause 4.9.


Aboriginal Heritage

4.10 The Non-Aboriginal Heritage Management Sub-Plan must be prepared in accordance with the

protocols outlined in the Detailed Salvage Strategy and Heritage Mitigation and Options Report.


Aboriginal Heritage

4.10 Archaeological salvage is required within the Site on the southern side of the Hawkesbury River

as

specified in Clause 15 of RMS G1.


Aboriginal Heritage

4.10 The Non-Aboriginal Heritage Management Sub-plan must detail how construction impacts on

non-Aboriginal heritage will be avoided, minimised and managed. The Sub-plan shall be

prepared

by a suitably qualified heritage consultant(s) approved by the Director-General and include, but

not necessarily be limited to:


Aboriginal Heritage

4.10 (i) details of management measures and strategies for protection, excavation, salvage and

archival recording, and/or conservation of heritage items and sites that will be directly or

indirectly impacted during construction (including further archaeological investigations,

salvage measures and/ or measures to protect unaffected sites during construction works in

the vicinity);


Aboriginal Heritage

4.10 (ii) procedures for dealing with previously unidentified non-Aboriginal objects (excluding

human remains) including cessation of works in the vicinity, assessment of the significance

of the item(s) and determination of appropriate mitigation measures including when works

can re-commence by a suitably qualified and experienced archaeologist in consultation with

the DPI, and assessment of the consistency of any new non-Aboriginal heritage impacts

against the approved impacts, and notification to the DPI and the OEH for non-Aboriginal

heritage (in accordance with Section 146 of the NSW Heritage Act 1977);


Aboriginal Heritage

4.10 (iii) procedures for dealing with human remains, including cessation of works in the vicinity and

notification of the DPI and NSW Police Force, and not recommencing any works in the area

unless authorised by the DPI and/ or the NSW Police Force; and


Aboriginal Heritage

4.10 (iv) induction processes (identification, protection) for construction personnel (including

procedures for keeping records of inductions).


Aboriginal Heritage

4.10 Provide for all personnel working on the Site training on their responsibilities under the

Heritage Act 1977 (NSW). Make the personnel aware of all non-Aboriginal heritage sites/areas,

including cultural plantings, and areas of archaeological potential, which are identified in the

Environment Assessment documents listed in Annexure G36/A3.

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Management and Resource

Recovery: Waste

Management Strategies

4.11.1 Prepare a Waste Management Sub-Plan as part of the CEMP, or include mitigation strategies

within the CEMP, to manage and minimise the generation of waste and encourage reuse of

materials. Be guided by the following publications when preparing the Waste Management Sub-

Plan or mitigation

strategies:

NSW Government Resource Efficiency Policy (GREP);

EPA “Waste Classification Guidelines”;

RMS Waste Fact Sheets.



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4.11.1 The Waste Management Sub-Plan or mitigation strategies must:

(a) identify the waste streams that will be generated during the Contract;



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4.11.1 (b) provide details, for each of the identified waste streams, of the following:

(i) the waste classification (refer to EPA’s “Waste Classification Guidelines” and RMS Waste

Fact Sheets);

(ii) how and where the waste is to be reused, recycled, stockpiled or disposed of;

(iii) the receptacles that will be used for storing identified waste materials prior to reuse,

recycling, stockpiling or disposal;

(iv) how, and by whom, will the waste be transported between generation, storage and point

of reuse, recycling, stockpiling or disposal;

(v) sampling and testing requirements (refer to RMS Waste Fact Sheet “Waste Sampling”);

(vi) licensing requirements under the POEO Act and/or relevant NSW Resource Recovery Orders

and Exemptions;

(vii) procedures for verifying licenses and permits for handling, transportation and disposal of

waste;



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4.11.1 (c) provide controls for minimising consumption of fuel, oil and other consumables, on-site

electricity and water required for construction;



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4.11.1 (d) include methods for monitoring the implementation of the Waste Management Sub-Plan or

mitigation strategies;



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4.11.1 (e) identify the need or otherwise for “s.143 Notices” (see Clause 4.11.4) or any other

additional approval, licence and/or permit from an appropriate authority or the Principal;



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4.11.1 (f) comply with the requirements of the POEO Act for any non-licensed as well as licensed

waste activities that involve the storage, transport, treatment and/or disposal of waste;



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4.11.2 Maintain a Waste Management Register until the Actual Completion Date, to record the type,

amount and location of waste reused, recycled, stockpiled and disposed of. The Waste

Management Register must include the following details:

(a) type of waste and its classification (according to the POEO Act and Waste Classification

Guidelines);

(b) quantities of waste, measured in tonnes;



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4.11.1



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4.11.1



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4.11.1 Provide separate bins in your site compounds to promote recycling of materials such as paper,

cardboard, glass, plastics and metals. Provide appropriate containers in a locked storage area to

store waste oils, liquids, fuels and chemicals. Erect signs in your site compounds to encourage

site personnel to minimise waste creation and dispose of waste correctly.



Recovery: Waste


4.11.1 Recycle, reuse and dispose all surplus materials (including surplus concrete, excavated material

and pavement materials plus milled asphalt) in accordance with statutory requirements. Ensure

that all subcontracts contain this requirement. Maintain records to demonstrate that all surplus

materials are recycled, reused or disposed of in accordance with statutory requirements.



Recovery: Waste


4.11.1 Recycle, reuse and dispose all surplus materials (including surplus concrete, excavated

earthworks and pavement materials plus milled asphalt) in accordance with statutory

requirements. Ensure that all subcontracts contain this requirement. Maintain records to

demonstrate that all surplus materials are recycled, reused or disposed of in accordance with

statutory requirements.



Recovery: Waste


4.11.1 Reuse excavated material on-site for fill or other RMS projects where feasible.



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4.11.1 Reuse water captured in sediment basins for dust suppression, watering of landscaped areas,

and any other suitable construction activity where feasible.



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4.11.1 Reuse or recycle roadside materials including guideposts and signs where feasible.



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Management Register

4.11.2 Maintain a Waste Management Register until the Actual Completion Date, to record the type,

amount and location of waste reused, recycled, stockpiled and disposed of. The Waste

Management Register must include the following details:

(a) type of waste and its classification (according to the POEO Act and Waste Classification

Guidelines);

(b) quantities of waste, measured in tonnes;

(c) how and where the waste was reused, recycled, stockpiled or disposed of;

(d) date when the waste was reused, recycled, stockpiled or disposed of; and

(e) name and waste transport licence (if applicable) of the transporter used.



Recovery: Waste

Avoidance and Resource

Recovery

4.11.3 Once a year, submit to the Principal a Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Report

containing

information relating to wastes generated or recycled in accordance with Annexure G36/F, at

the

following dates:

(a) within one month from 1 July of the current calendar year, for the previous 12 months of

the

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Recovery: Offsite waste

Disposal

4.11.4 Prior to transporting wastes generated by or for RMS to a place that is not owned by RMS and is

not a licensed waste facility (the “Waste Site”), submit to the Principal a completed and signed

notice under section 143(3A) of the POEO Act (“s.143 Notice”). This includes waste transported

for reuse, recycling, disposal or stockpiling.

Waste in this context includes spoil, Virgin Excavated Natural Material (“VENM”), Excavated

Natural Material (“ENM”), crushed rock, reclaimed asphalt pavement, mulched vegetation,

waste concrete, etc.



Recovery: Offsite waste

Disposal

4.11.4 Provide an accurate description of the waste on the “s.143 Notice”, include evidence that the

Waste Site has the appropriate planning consent and confirm the waste delivery arrangements

with the landholder prior to transporting materials to the Waste Site.

HOLD POINT Process Held: Transport of waste to a place that is not owned by RMS and is not a licensed

waste facility.

Submission Details: Completed and signed original copy of “s.143 Notice” received from the

landholder receiving the waste with evidence that the Waste Site has the appropriate planning

consent.

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Pesticides

4.12 Use of pesticides must be in accordance with the Pesticides Act 1999, other relevant

legislation, label directions and any relevant industry codes of practice.


Pesticides

4.12 Complete a Records Sheet within 24 hours of applying the pesticide and submit a copy to the

Principal. For guidance when preparing pesticide application records, you may use the “Sample

Pesticides Application Records Sheet” shown in Annexure G36/G.

Note - You are exempt from completing the Records Sheet, when both of the following are

satisfied:

(a) The pesticide is only applied by hand or by using hand-held equipment;

(b) If applied outdoors on any single occasion, in quantities of no more than 5 litres/5 kilograms

of concentrated product or 20 litres/20 kilograms of the ready-to-use product; or if applied

indoors, in quantities of no more than 1 litre/1 kilogram of concentrated product or 5 litres/5

kilograms of the ready-to-use product.


Pesticides

4.12 All personnel managing and using pesticides must receive appropriate training prior to

commencing work. Only pesticides registered for use near water may be used near water.


Pesticides

4.12 Public notification of pesticide use must be in accordance with Annexure G36/H. Implement

the following measures whenever pesticides are to be used adjacent to, or across the road

from, a “sensitive place” (refer to Clause 1.3 for definition):

Use of mechanical means of pest control (such as mowing or slashing) where feasible; or

Use of hand-held application of pesticides where mechanical means of pest control are not

feasible.

Avoid applying pesticides:

(i) on hot days when plants are stressed;

(ii) after the seed has set;

(iii) within 24 hours of rain or when rain is imminent;

(iv) when winds will cause drift of pesticides into non-target areas.


Working in Environmentally

Sensitive Areas

4.13 The Principal has identified the following environmentally sensitive areas:

Hawkesbury Sand Body on the southern side of the Hawkesbury River (refer to RMS G1);

Aboriginal archaeological sites W-NP 45-5-3580, W-SP 45-5-3581, W1 45-5-3582, W2 45-5-

3583, W3 45-5-3584 and W4 45-5-3585 (refer to RMS G1);

Existing Windsor Bridge;

Thompson Square Precinct (SHR item 001264 00126);

Macquarie Arms Hotel (SHR item 00041);

House and Outbuilding at 5 Thompson Square (SHR item 00005);

House at 4 Bridge Street (SHR item 00126);

House at 6 Bridge Street (SHR item 00126);

House and Outbuildings at 10 Bridge Street (SHR item 00126);

Former School of Arts building (SHR item 00126);

Shops at 62-68 George Street (SHR item 00126);

Doctors House (SHR item 00126);

Green Hills wharf site (c 1795, by the southern abutment of the existing bridge);

Government House wharf site (c 1800);

Old wharf site (the Government Wharf site c. 1815);

Punt landing site; and

Potential acid sulfate soils (refer to RMS G1);

Hawkesbury Museum and Tourist Information Centre SHR item 00126);

Cottage at 20 Bridge Street (LEPI147);

Cottage at 17 Bridge Street (SHR item 00126);


AC Stern building at 74 George Street (SHR item 00126);


Shops at 82-88 or 84-88 George Street (SHR item 00126);

Shops at 92 George Street (Hawkesbury LEP Part of I00126);



Sensitive Areas

4.13 “Bridgeview” at 27 Wilberforce Road (I274);

Government Cottage at 41 George Street (SHR item 01843); and

Brick barrel drain in Thompson Square.



Sensitive Areas

4.13 Clearly show all identified environmentally sensitive areas and sensitive places on Sensitive

Area Maps, submitted as part of the CEMP. Review and update regularly the Sensitive Area

Maps to include environmentally sensitive areas identified during the Work Under the Contract.

Make the Sensitive Area Maps available to all personnel working on the Site.



Sensitive Areas

4.13 Prepare and include in the CEMP an EWMS for working in or near the environmentally sensitive

areas. Include in the EWMS environmental protection measures that are effective for

minimising the risk of impacting the environmentally sensitive areas. Review these measures

regularly to ensure that they are effective.



Sensitive Areas

4.13 At least five (5) days prior to commencing Physical Work on Site in or near an environmentally

sensitive area, prepare an EWMS which includes the details of the environmental protection

measures to be implemented at that location. Clearly delineate the environmentally sensitive

area and signpost the locations and boundaries.



Sensitive Areas

4.13 As part of the environmental induction (refer Clause 3.5) to your staff and subcontractors

working on the Site, provide an understanding of the risks associated with working in or near

environmentally sensitive areas, and training on implementing the relevant environmental

protection measures.



Sensitive Areas

4.13 Clearly delineate and signpost the locations and boundaries of all environmentally sensitive

areas on Site.

HOLD POINT Process Held: Working in or near environmentally sensitive areas.

Submission: At least five (5) working days prior, provide to the Principal a copy of the EWMS for

working in or near the environmentally sensitive areas and written notice that the

environmentally sensitive areas are clearly delineated with locations and boundaries

signposted.


Environmental Incident

Notification and Reporting

4.14 Prepare and include in the CEMP an environmental incident reporting and investigation

procedure, including a Pollution Incident Response procedure




4.14 Manage and report environmental incidents, including “pollution incidents”, in accordance with

the RMS “Environmental Incident Classification and Reporting Procedure” and RMS

“Environmental Incident Report”.




4.14 Notify the Principal verbally immediately and in writing within 24 hours, of any pollution

incidents which have been reported to the EPA under Part 5.7 of the POEO Act.




4.14 Report all other environmental incidents to the Principal verbally immediately and in writing

within

24 hours of the incident coming to your attention. Notify the Principal when any environmental

incidents have been reported to the relevant authorities as required under the relevant NSW

environmental legislation.




4.14 The Principal may request additional information in relation to any environmental incident.

You must provide the Principal with all information requested within the agreed timeframe but

no later than 3 working days.

Site Facilities-General 4.15.1 Locate and manage your site facilities (refer to Specification RMS G2) to minimise impacts on

the environment and the community.

Site Facilities-Pre-

construction Land

Condition Assesment

4.15.2 Prior to taking possession of any area of land nominated by the Principal as available for use by

you for locating your site facilities, including areas for construction materials storage and

stockpiling, arrange for a pre-construction land condition assessment of each area you intend to

occupy.

Site Facilities-Pre-

construction Land

Condition Assesment

4.15.2 Submit to the Principal a report of the pre-construction land condition assessment for each

area of land, prior to the Principal granting approval for you to take possession of the area(s).

The report must be in the format detailed in the draft RMS publication “Management of Wastes

on Roads and Maritime Services Land”. (A copy of this procedure is available at:

http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/about/environment/environment-waste-on-rms-land-

procedure.pdf)

HOLD POINT Process Held: Taking possession of any land nominated or authorised by the Principal for use for

the Contractor’s site facilities.

Submission: Pre-construction land condition assessment report for each area which you intend

to use for the Contractor’s site facilities, and evidence of any necessary statutory and

environmental approvals.

Site Facilities-Post-

construction Land

Condition Assesment

4.15.3 When the areas of Principal’s land used for the Contractor’s site facilities are no longer

required, and after restoration of the areas in accordance with Clause 4.16, arrange for a post-

construction land condition assessment for each area that has been used.


construction Land

Condition Assesment

4.15.3 Submit to the Principal a report of the post-construction land condition assessment for each

area of land used, prior to the Principal accepting those areas of land. The report must be in

the format detailed in the draft RMS publication “Management of Wastes on Roads and

Maritime Services Land”.


construction Land

Condition Assesment

4.15.3 Where the post-construction land condition assessment report identifies unauthorised wastes

attributable to your activities left behind on the areas of land, carry out any further work

required in accordance with the recommendations of the report and Clause 4.16.

Site Facilities-Restoration

of Site

4.16 Prior to Completion, restore at your own cost any areas disturbed by you (such as areas for site

compounds, material storage, access and haul roads and the provision of the Principal’s project

accommodation) to a condition similar to that existing before disturbance, unless otherwise

authorised by the Principal.

Site Facilities-Restoration

of Site

4.15.4 Restoration includes spill clean up and soil remediation where applicable, topsoiling of the

area, weed control and seeding, planting, watering and maintenance. Refer to Specification

RMS R178 and RMS R179 as applicable.

Principal's Surveilance and

Audits

5 The Principal may conduct regular surveillance and inspections of the Site at any time. The

Principal may authorise environmental specialists, including the Principal’s Environmental

Representative and the Principal’s Heritage Manager, as agents of the Principal to enter the

Site for the purposes of surveillance or inspection and to attend site meetings to discuss

environmental aspects of the Work Under the Contract.


Audits

5 The Principal has engaged an Environmental Representative and will engage a Heritage

Manager.

The Principal’s Environmental Representative will:

(a) be the principal point of advice in relation to the environmental performance of the Works;


Audits

5 (b) monitor the implementation of environmental management plans and monitoring programs

required and advise the Principal upon the achievement of these plans/ programs;


Audits

5 (c) have responsibility for considering and advising the Principal on environmental matters and

other licences and approvals related to the environmental performance and impacts of the

Works;


Audits

5 (d) ensure that environmental auditing is undertaken in accordance with the Contractor’s

Environmental Management System;


Audits

5 (e) be given the authority to approve/ reject minor amendments to the CEMP. What constitutes

a

"minor" amendment shall be clearly explained in the CEMP;


Audits

5 (f) be given the authority and independence to require reasonable steps be taken to avoid or

minimise unintended or adverse environmental impacts, and failing the effectiveness of such

steps, to direct that relevant actions be ceased immediately should an adverse impact on the

environment be likely to occur; and


Audits

5 (g) be consulted in responding to the community concerning the environmental performance of

the Works where the resolution of points of conflict between the Principal and the

community is required.


Audits

5 The Principal’s Heritage Manager will:

(a) inspect new works, advise on design and installation of utilities, as defined in AS 5488, (to

minimise impacts on significant fabric and views) and undertake on-site heritage inductions;


Audits

5 (b) provide input to compliance reporting; and


Audits

5 (c) prepare a report (illustrated by works’ photographs) to be submitted to the Secretary of the

Department of Planning and Environment for approval within 6 months of Completion

which describes the work, any impacts/damage and corrective works carried out and includes

a revised Statement of Significance in accordance with NSW Heritage Council guidelines.


Audits

5 If surveillance, inspection or audit indicates that the environmental controls are not in place or

are not properly maintained as required by the CEMP, the Principal may conduct a CEMP

compliance audit at 24 hours’ notice to you; otherwise the Principal will give you at least five

(5) days’ notice that a CEMP compliance audit is to be conducted and will advise you on the

scope of this audit.


Audits

5 Provide necessary resources, including site personnel and facilities at the Site to accommodate

the audit team nominated by the Principal. The cost of providing such resources will be borne

by you.


Audits

5 Respond to the issues raised during these inspections in writing within seven (7) working days

and address the issues within agreed timeframes. Follow RMS “Guidance Note: Environmental

Inspection Report” when preparing and closing out environmental inspection actions.


Audits

5 At least ten (10) working days prior to Completion, the Principal may carry out an audit to

verify that all environmental obligations listed in this Specification have been met by you.

Respond to any issues raised during this audit in writing within seven working days and address

the issues within agreed timeframes in accordance with Clauses 3.9 and 3.10.

Demand on Resources 6 Implement measures to minimise demand on resources during the Work Under the Contract,

including but not limited to:

Demand on Resources 6 (a) Construction material selection must include recycled material and local materials where

possible including:

(i) Concrete with a greater proportion of flyash;

(ii) Recycled steel as opposed to virgin steel; and

(iii) Sourcing local materials.

Demand on Resources 7 (b) Selecting fuel efficient plant and equipment where practicable;

Demand on Resources 8 (c) Using biofuels where practicable; and

Demand on Resources 9 (d) Where practicable, reusing waste materials on site such as general fill, rock, aggregate and

mulch from cleared vegetation.

Section (G36) Hold Point Completed? Notes

3.1 Process Held: Commencement of Work not previously addressed by CEMS and CEMP documents and authorised by earlier Hold Point

release.

Submission Details: At least thirty (30) working days prior to the proposed commencement of the stage of Work Under the Contract

nominated in the submission by you, submit the CEMP and associated Sub-Plans and/or EWMS, as well as the CEMS documents listed in

Clause 3.1.

Release of Hold Point: The Principal will consider the documents prior to authorising the release of the Hold Point. The Principal may

request additional information for inclusion in the CEMP before authorising the release of the Hold Point.3.2.2 Process Held: Commencement of any activity requiring an approval, licence and/or permit from an appropriate authority.

Submission Details: At least five (5) working days prior to the activity, provide to the Principal evidence of receipt of the approval,

licence and/or permit from the relevant authority.

Release of Hold Point: The Principal will consider the submitted documents prior to authorising the release of the Hold Point.

3.2.4 Process Held: Commencement of work activities not previously addressed by Environmental Work Method Statement documents and

authorised by earlier Hold Point release.

Submission Details: At least ten (10) working days prior to the proposed commencement of each applicable work activity, submit the

Environmental Work Method Statement documents, addressing the issues listed in Clause 3.2.4 for the nominated work activity.

Release of Hold Point: The Principal will consider the documents prior to authorising the release of the Hold Point for the nominated

work. The Principal may release work covered by the Environmental Work Method Statement progressively, consistent with your

program for the Work Under the Contract. The Principal may request additional information for inclusion in the Environmental Work

Method Statement before release of Hold Point.3.7.2 Process Held: The release of any and all information documentation/advertisements outside Roads and Maritime Services with the

exception of responses managed under clause 3.7.3.

Submission Details: Draft of the proposed content and format of information documentation/advertisements, the reason it is required

and the timing and extent of distribution.

Release of Hold Point: The Principal will review the contents and advise any required changes before authorising the release of the Hold

Point. Allow three (3) weeks for the Principal’s review.3.10 Process Held: Any activity that causes or has the potential to cause harm to the environment due to your failure to meet your

environmental obligations under the Contract.

Submission Details: Verification that the failure has been rectified, and details of the measures implemented to prevent recurrence.

Release of Hold Point: The Principal will consider the submitted documents and may inspect the relevant work prior to authorising the

release of the Hold Point. The Principal may request additional information in respect of the submitted documents.4.2 Process Held: Activities within the vicinity of actual or suspected contaminated land.

Submission Details: At least five (5) working days prior, submit your Remediation Action Sub-Plan to be prepared by you, and relevant

procedures.

Release of Hold Point: The Principal will consider the submitted documents prior to authorising the release of the Hold Point. The

Principal may request additional information in respect of the submitted documents.

Windsor Bridge Replacement G36 Hold Points

4.7 Process Held: Commencement of blasting, pile driving, excavation by hammering or ripping, dynamic compaction, demolition

operations, or any other activity which may cause damage through vibration or airblast.

Submission Details: As part of the CEMP At least ten (10) working days prior, submit to the Principal a copy of the Building Condition

Inspection Reports and the Construction Noise and Vibration and Airblast Management Sub-Plan or the combined Noise and Vibration

Management Sub-Plan (where blasting is not required).


Principal may request additional information in respect of the proposal and/or submitted documents.4.11 Process Held: Transport of waste to a place that is not owned by RMS and is not a licensed waste facility.

Submission Details: Completed and signed original copy of “s.143 Notice” received from the landholder receiving the waste with

evidence that the Waste Site has the appropriate planning consent.


Principal may request additional information in respect of the submitted documents.4.13 Process Held: Working in or near environmentally sensitive areas.

Submission: At least five (5) working days prior, provide to the Principal a copy of the EWMS for working in or near the environmentally

sensitive areas and written notice that the environmentally sensitive areas are clearly delineated with locations and boundaries

signposted.

Release of Hold Point: The Principal will consider the submitted documents prior to authorising the release of the Hold Point.4.15.2 Process Held: Taking possession of any land nominated or authorised by the Principal for use for the Contractor’s site facilities.

Submission: Pre-construction land condition assessment report for each area which you intend to use for the Contractor’s site facilities,

and evidence of any necessary statutory and environmental approvals.

Release of Hold Point: The Principal will consider the submitted report, and may inspect the site or request additional information in

respect of the submitted report, prior to authorising the release of the Hold Point.

Yes

Heading Section (G38) Statement Compliance in CEMP Section Notes Review

required?

Review due

date

Review due

date

Review due

date

Review due

date

Review

due date

Review

due date

Review

due date

Compliant

(Yes/No)

Notes

Management Plans -

Soil and Water

Management Plan

2.1 Prepare a Soil and Water Management Plan (SWMP) for the Work Under the Contract.

The SWMP will form part of the Contractor’s Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)

specified in RMS G36, and incorporates the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP)

(refer Clause 2.2).

The SWMP must be prepared by a person with demonstrated skills and experience in

preparing the SWMP in accordance with the guidelines in the publication “Managing

Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction Volumes 1 and 2d” (the BLUE BOOK)..

Management Plans -

Soil and Water

Management Plan: Plan

Requirements

2.1.2 The Soil and Water Management Plan (SWMP) must identify all risks relating to soil

erosion, and pollution caused by sediments and other materials, and describes how

these risks will be addressed during construction.

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Soil and Water


Requirements

2.1.2 The SWMP must be developed in consultation with the OEH, EPA, DPI (Fishing and

Aquaculture) and NOW.

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Soil and Water


Requirements

2.1.2 The SWMP must include all relevant management measures, as a minimum, in the Water

Quality Management Program and Project Specific Template CEMP submitted to the

Director-General by the Principal (refer to Annexure G36/A3).

Management Plans -

Soil and Water


Requirements

2.1.2 The SWMP must include details of the following, where relevant:

(a) Purpose and objectives of SWMP.

Management Plans -

Soil and Water


Requirements

2.1.2 (b) Approvals, licence requirements and relevant legislation.

Management Plans -

Soil and Water


Requirements

2.1.2 (c) Site investigation and assessment of the following:

(i) soil properties (including dispersion properties and presence of acid sulphate soils);

(ii) rainfall records and design parameters;

(iii) waterways and other water related sensitive environments;

(iv) groundwater;

(v) possibilities of, and limitations on, water extraction.

Management Plans -

Soil and Water


Requirements

2.1.2 (d) Environmental control measures, including:

(i) responsibility for its implementation, including the names and contact details of the

person(s) responsible;

(ii) resources required for its construction, monitoring, maintenance and removal;

(iii) implementation schedule for the measures, related to construction activities;

(iv) monitoring and maintenance of the environmental controls;

(v) minimising the area of disturbance in riparian zones by clearly marking out work

zones in riparian areas and protection of areas with fencing or similar material;

(vi) implementation of adequate sediment and erosion control in works near riparian Management Plans -

Soil and Water


Requirements

2.1.2 (e) Other associated plans, Environmental Work Method Statements (EWMS) and

procedures.

Management Plans -

Soil and Water


Requirements

2.1.2 (f) Construction sediment retention basins, including details of the following:

(i) design of the construction sediment retention basins, including any temporary

modifications to the operational basins, providing details of the approach, standards,

criteria and references used in the design of the basins;

(ii) management of the basins;

(iii) procedures for testing, treatment and discharge of water from the basins;

(iv) procedures for the periodic removal and disposal of the sediment collected within

the basins.

Management Plans -

Soil and Water


Requirements

2.1.2 (g) Training, including:

(i) site induction;

(ii) environmental training;

(iii) toolbox training.


G 38 - Soil and Water Compliance

Management Plans -

Soil and Water


Requirements

2.1.2 (h) Inspection and auditing.

In addressing items (g) and (h) above, refer to RMS G36.

Management Plans -

Soil and Water


Requirements

2.1.2 Mitigation measures that must be contained in the SWMP include:

(i) identification of potential sources of erosion and sedimentation and water pollution;

Management Plans -

Soil and Water


2.1.2 (j) management and mitigation measures details to minimise erosion and sedimentation;

Management Plans -

Soil and Water


Requirements

2.1.2 (k) where construction activities have the potential to impact on waterways or wetlands

(through direct disturbance such as construction of waterway crossings or works in close

proximity to waterways or wetlands), implementation of site specific mitigation

measures to minimise water quality, riparian and stream hydrology impacts as far as

practicable, including measures to stabilise bed and/ or bank structures where feasible

and reasonable, and to rehabilitate affected riparian vegetation to existing or better

condition. The timing of rehabilitation of the waterways shall be identified in the

SWMP;

Management Plans -

Soil and Water


Requirements

2.1.2 (l) a contingency plan, consistent with the Guidelines for the Management of Acid

Sulfate Materials, to deal with the unexpected discovery of actual or potential acid

sulfate soils, including procedures for the investigation, handling, treatment and

management of such soils and water seepage;

Management Plans -

Soil and Water


Requirements

2.1.2 (m) a tannin leachate management protocol to manage the stockpiling of mulch and use

of cleared vegetation and mulch filters for erosion and sediment control;

Management Plans -

Soil and Water


Requirements

2.1.2 (n) construction water quality monitoring requirements as outlined in the WQMP

prepared by the Principal; and

Management Plans -

Soil and Water


Requirements

2.1.2 (o) a groundwater management strategy, including (but not necessarily limited to):

(i) description and identification of groundwater resources (including depths of the

water table and water quality) potentially affected by the Works on groundwater;

(ii) identification of surrounding licensed bores, dams or other water supplies and

groundwater dependant ecosystems and potential groundwater risks associated with the

Works on these groundwater users and ecosystems;

(iii) measures to manage identified impacts on water table, flow regimes and quality

and to groundwater users and ecosystems;

(iv) groundwater inflow control, handling, treatment and disposal methods; and

(v) a detailed monitoring plan to identify monitoring methods, locations, frequency,

duration and analysis requirements.

Management Plans -

Soil and Water


Requirements

2.1.2 The SWMP must include the identification of works and activities, including emergencies

and spill events, that have the potential to impact on surface water quality of affected

waterways and implementation and monitoring of control measures.

Management Plans -

Soil and Water


Requirements

2.1.2 The groundwater management strategy included in the SWMP must include installation

of piezometers and monitoring of groundwater, generally in the locations shown in the

Water Quality Management Program, to identify any impacts during construction.

Management Plans -

Erorsion and Sediment

Control Plan

2.2 Prepare and implement an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) for the Work Under

the Contract which is consistent with your construction staging proposals accepted by

the Principal in accordance with RMS G1, Clause 19. The ESCP will form part of the

CEMP, and where a SWMP is also required, the ESCP will be incorporated in the SWMP

and must address the requirements detailed in the example Erosion and Sedimentation

Control Drawings.

The ESCP must be prepared by a person with demonstrated skills and experience in

preparing the ESCP in accordance with the BLUE BOOK guidelines.

Management Plans -


Control Plan

2.2.1 Review the effectiveness of the ESCP at least monthly and within 24 hours after each

rainfall event exceeding 10mm and update the ESCP to address any identified

deficiencies in the adequacy of the existing control measures. Keep the ESCP updated

to reflect any changes in the existing controls.

Management Plans -


Control Plan: Plan

Requirements

2.2.2 The ESCP must identify all erosion and sediment control risks and describe how these

will be addressed during construction.

yes

Management Plans -


Control Plan: Plan

Requirements

2.2.2 The ESCP must include details of the following where relevant:

(a) erosion and sediment control measures required:

(i) before clearing and grubbing of the Site;

(ii) before removal of topsoil and commencement of earthworks within the catchment

area;

(b) how upstream water will be managed so it is not polluted by the construction

activities;

(c) method of tree removal in intermittent watercourses, leaving grasses and small

understorey species undisturbed wherever possible;

(d) scour protection measures for haul roads and access tracks when these are an

erosion hazard due to either their steepness, soil erodibility or potential for

concentrating runoff flow;

(e) measures for stabilising temporary drains;

(f) measures to minimise erosion during construction of embankments;

(g) measures to minimise erosion and control sedimentation from stockpiles;

(h) methods of constructing batters to assist the retention of topsoil on the batter

slopes;

(i) measures to temporarily trap sediment in median areas at regular intervals;

(j) controls in runoff flow paths to reduce flow velocities and minimise the potential for

erosion;

(k) measures for controlling waste water discharge on or around the Site from

dewatering (refer to Clause 3.5), surface washing, grit blasting, saw cutting, drilling,

washing vehicles and plant and any other activities which add pollutants to water;

(l) measures to be put in place during an extended shut-down of the Site or when

rainfall above a certain trigger level is predicted;

yes

Management Plans -


Control Plan: Plan

Requirements

2.2.3 (m) maintenance of erosion and sediment control structures including measures to

restore their capacity;

(n) inspection and auditing program for all erosion and sediment controls to ensure that

no disturbed area is left without adequate erosion and sediment controls;

(o) implementation of appropriate measures to contain any turbid water by applying

best management practices such as silt curtains or similar.

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Control Plan: Plan

Preparation

2.2.2 Progressively, before work begins on any section of the Site, prepare a drawing for that

section showing all controls required to avoid erosion and sedimentation of the Site,

surrounding areas, watercourses, drainage systems, water bodies and wetlands.

Update each drawing regularly as the site conditions changes during the progress of

Work Under the Contract. Include as part of the ESCP a procedure for updating the

drawings, and keep a register of all such drawings with the dates of submission,

approval, and commencement of work on that section.

Management Plans -


Control Plan: Plan

Preparation

2.2.2 Include on the drawings locations of all ancillary activities and/or areas that may

impact on water quality, such as:

(a) access and haulage tracks;

(b) borrow pits;

(c) stockpile and storage areas;

(d) temporary work areas;

(d) materials processing areas;

(e) compound areas;

(f) concrete and asphalt batching areas.

Management Plans -

Water Quality

Monitoring

2.3 Prepare a Water Quality Monitoring Program (WQMP), as a supplement to the ESCP, in

accordance with the RMS Guideline for Construction Water Quality Monitoring and EPA

publication “Approved Methods for the Sampling and Analysis of Water Pollutants in

NSW.”.

yes

Management Plans -

Water Quality

Monitoring

2.3 Include the following in the WQMP:

(a) objectives of the monitoring (including EPA licence requirements);

(b) map showing the water sampling locations;

(c) sampling protocol, including sample collection, chain of custody information and

sample preservation;

(d) parameters to be monitored;

(e) method for interpretation of field results and identifying exceedance of water

quality criteria;

(f) accountabilities, responsibilities and training required the meet the monitoring

objectives;

(g) method of comparison of results between sampling locations (e.g. upstream and

downstream) and any water quality criteria and/or targets;

(h) reporting and recording of the monitoring results;

(i) responsibility for planning, implementing, checking and reviewing each element of

the monitoring;

(j) methodology for using monitoring results to assess and manage identified problems;

(k) reporting requirements in the case the monitoring results exceed the set criteria;

(l) method of monitoring water quality in the river to assess the effectiveness of water

quality mitigation measures.

yes

Management Plans -

Water Quality

Monitoring

2.3 Laboratories used in the monitoring program must be accredited by the National

Association of Testing Authorities (NATA).

Management Plans -

Water Quality

Monitoring

2.3 Georgiou is responsible for field and laboratory monitoring during the Contract period.

The Principal is responsible for the water quality monitoring prior to the Date of

Contract and after the Actual Completion Date.

Management Plans -

Design Guide

2.4 In preparing the SWMP and/or ESCP, be guided by the BLUE BOOK.

Comply with the following requirements:

(i) estimate peak flows and other parameters needed to design drains and drainage

structures using the methods described in Australian Rainfall and Runoff;

(ii) use the Average Recurrence Interval (ARI) shown in Annexure G38/E for the design

of erosion and sediment control measures, unless site conditions or risks to life,

property or the environment suggest that other values are applicable;

(iii) superimpose the drawings accompanying the plans on A3 sized drainage drawings of

the Works.

Management Plans -

Management Review

2.5 Develop a documented process to periodically review the effectiveness and proper

implementation of the SWMP and ESCP. The management review process must identify

opportunities for continual improvement of your environmental management processes

and practices, and ensure that the SWMP and ESCP remain current and relevant to the

Work Under the Contract.

Soil and Water

Management Measures -

Erosion and Sediments

Constrol

3.1.1 In addition to the erosion and sediment control measures stated in Clause 2.2,

implement the following:

(i) placing the locations of site compounds, access tracks, stockpile sites and temporary

work areas to minimise erosion;

(ii) staging of work and programming of construction activities to minimise the duration

and extent of soil that is left exposed. This includes minimising the time between

clearing and initial earthworks and commencement of subsequent works in intermittent

and permanent watercourses;

(iii) temporary modification of operational basins during the construction period for

additional capture of stormwater runoff;

(iv) installing and lining catch drains and diversion banks in accordance with the

requirements of Specification RMS R11 before earthworks commence;

(v) installing scour protection at the base of permanent and temporary drainage outlets;

(vi) constructing drains to direct runoff from disturbed areas to sediment basins or to

areas with adequate sediment trapping/filtering devices and away from watercourses;

(vii) filtering of sediment prior to water entering any pit and management of

stormwater discharge through any pit;

(viii) staged re-vegetation of the Site as work proceeds, progressively undertaking

topsoiling and vegetation work as specified in RMS R178.

yes

HOLD POINT Commencement of work requiring the installation of erosion control and sediment

capture measures not previously addressed by ESCP and authorised by earlier Hold Point

release.

Drawings prepared progressively for sections of the Site where work is to commence.

The drawing(s) must be submitted at least ten working days before disturbance of the

surface of the section of the Site.

WITNESS POINT Disturbance of the existing surface on a section of the Site, other than for the

installation of erosion and sediment capture measures.

Written advice that the measures described in the ESCP and included on the drawing

submitted progressively for that section of the Site have been implemented or the date

by which implementation will be completed. The advice must be forwarded at least five

working days before the works are to commence.

Soil and Water


Erosion and Sediments

Constrol: Register

3.1.2 Maintain a register of inspection and maintenance of erosion control and sediment

capture measures, dates of discharge, water treatment (flocculation) performed,

discharge water quality as defined in Clause 2.3, volumes of sediment removed from

each device and daily rainfall.

yes

Stockpile Management 3.2 Establish erosion control and sediment capture measures, and maintain them regularly,

to divert offsite stormwater, manage onsite stormwater runoff and stabilise stockpiles

in accordance with RMS Technical Guideline EMS-TG-010: Stockpile Site Management

and the BLUE BOOK guidelines.

yes

Stockpile Management 3.2 Install erosion control and sediment capture measures prior to stockpiling material. yes

Stockpile Management 3.2 Comply with the following:

(a) Locate stockpiles outside of the tree protection zone of trees or native vegetation

identified for retention. Delineate the tree protection zone in accordance with AS 4970.

(b) Locate stockpiles at least 5 m from likely areas of concentrated water flows and at

least 10 m from waterways that are classified as Class 1 and Class 2 from the DPI

Fisheries guideline “Why do Fish Need to Cross the Road? Fish Passage Requirements for

Waterway Crossings”.

(c) Keep stockpile heights to no greater than 2 m, unless otherwise approved by the

Principal, and slopes to no steeper than 2:1.

(d) Cover, or otherwise protect from erosion, stockpiles that will be in place for more

than 20 days as well as any stockpiles that are susceptible to wind or water erosion,

within 10 days of forming each stockpile.

(e) Keep topsoil that is not contaminated by noxious weeds in stockpiles for later

spreading on fill batters and other areas. Other material may also be stockpiled but

kept separated from the topsoil stockpiles.

(f) Implement measures to prevent the growth of weeds in topsoil stockpiles.

(g) Comply with your Flood Management Plan to minimise the effects of flood events in

accordance with RMS G1.

yes

Tanin Management 3.3 Prepare a procedure to manage the use and stockpiling of mulch on Site and to reduce

the risk of tannin leachate from mulch flowing into waterways, and include this within

the SWMP or ESCP. Prepare the procedure in accordance with RMS Environmental

Direction 25: Management of Tannins from Vegetation Mulch.

yes

Water Extraction 3.4 Where relevant, describe in the SWMP or ESCP the proposed water source(s) intended

for use for construction activities. Obtain all necessary approvals and licences from the

New South Wales Office of Water,Newcastle City Council, and/or any other persons or

authorities having responsibility for the chosen source(s) before commencing extraction.

If the proposed source is other than a town water supply or natural water source,

include procedures for regular testing to ensure that the water is suitable for the

purpose and is not hazardous to health and the environment.

yes

Soil and Water


Construction Site

Dewatering

3.5.1 Conduct any dewatering activities in a manner that does not cause erosion and/or

pollute the environment.

yes

Soil and Water


Construction Site

Dewatering: Procedure

3.5.2 Prepare a procedure for all identified dewatering activities as part of the SWMP or

ESCP. Further guidance for the preparation of a dewatering procedure is provided in

RMS Technical Guideline EMS-TG-011: Environmental Management of Construction Site

Dewatering.

yes

Soil and Water


Construction Site

Dewatering:

Implementation

3.5.4 Prior to the commencement of dewatering, inspect the entire system, including intakes

and outlets, pumping and discharge locations.

Wherever possible, supervise any dewatering activities directly. If you choose not to

directly supervise dewatering, carry out a risk assessment and implement mitigation

measures to eliminate the risks of pollution and to prevent the occurrence of the

following:

(i) intake suction placed within the deposited sediments resulting in discharge of

sediment laden waters;

(ii) erosion at discharge locations and downstream areas;

(iii) inadvertent or intentional controlled discharge of untreated waters.

yes

Soil and Water


Construction Site

Dewatering: Records

3.5.5 Keep records of the following:

(i) dewatering procedure;

(ii) date and time for each discharge at each location;

(iii) water quality test results for each discharge;

(iv) personnel approving the dewatering activities;

(v) evidence of discharge monitoring, or risk assessment and mitigation measures used

to eliminate the risks of pollution or erosion;

(vi) any other EPA licence requirements where issued.

yes

Soil and Water


Working in Waterways:

EWMS

3.6.1 Where work is required within waterways, prepare an Environmental Work Method

Statement (EWMS) for the work(s). Refer to RMS G36 for guidance on preparing an

EWMS.

yes

Soil and Water



EWMS

3.6.1 The EWMS for work in waterways must detail the control measures to avoid or minimise

erosion and any adverse impact on water quality and riparian fauna and flora, and must

include the following:

(a) plan the Work Under the Contract to avoid, where practicable, any activities in

aquatic habitats and riparian zones;

(b) properly protect and signpost as environmentally sensitive areas, all waterways

areas in or adjacent to the Site which are excluded from the work areas. Refer to RMS

G36 for the requirements for working in environmentally sensitive areas;

(c) minimise riparian vegetation removal where practicable, and restrict access to the

waterways to the minimum amount of bank length required for the activity;

(d) retain stumps in riparian zones and aquatic habitats, where practicable, to reduce

the potential for bank erosion;

(e) carry out any refuelling of plant and equipment, chemical storage and decanting at

least 50 m away from aquatic habitats unless otherwise approved by the Principal;

(f) operate your boats or other watercraft in a manner that prevent boat wash which

could cause erosion of the banks, and propeller damage to seagrass beds.

Soil and Water



Temporary Waterway

Crossings

3.6.2 Provide temporary waterway crossings if required to maintain the flow in the waterway.

To minimise impacts on the waterways, take into consideration aspects described in

3.6.2

yes

Sediment Basins:

Operational Basins

3.7.1 During construction of the Work Under the Contract the Biofiltration Basin may be used

as a temporary sediment basin. The floor level of the temporary sediment basin shall be

no lower than RL 7.21. The penstock in the Basin Collection Pit must be locked in the

closed position at all times during construction. When the basin is no longer required as

a temporary sediment basin convert it to a Biofiltration Basin in accordance with Clause

3.8 and the Drawings.

Sediment Basins:

Operational Basins

3.7.1 Construct operational basins in accordance with the Drawings or as directed by the

Principal.

Sediment Basins:

Operational Basins

3.7.1 Clean out all operational basins and drainage structures before Actual Completion.

Sediment Basins:

Construction Sediment

Retention Basins

3.7.2 Design the construction sediment retention basins in accordance with the BLUE BOOK

guidelines.

Sediment Basins:


Retention Basins

3.7.2 Construct the basins in accordance with the requirements of Clause 3.7.1 for

operational basins, unless alternative designs using alternative materials and

construction methods are proposed.

yes

Sediment Basins:


Retention Basins

3.7.2 If you propose to use operational basins for sedimentation control during the duration of

the Contract, the environmental requirements specified for any discharge must be

complied with.

Sediment Basins: Inlets,

Outlets and Spillways

3.7.3 Construct inlets, outlets and spillways as soon as possible using rock filled woven

galvanised steel mattresses laid on a needle punched, mechanically bonded, non-woven

geotextile filter fabric. The rock filled mattresses must comply with Specification RMS

R55 and the geotextile must comply with the requirements of Specification RMS R63 for

Application Category G4, unless shown otherwise on the Drawings.

Sediment Basins:

Flocculation

3.7.4 Where flocculation is necessary to settle suspended sediments in the basins, apply

calcium sulphate (gypsum) as the flocculating agent to settle the sediments within 24

hours of the conclusion of each rain event causing runoff.

Sediment Basins:

Flocculation

3.7.4 Before discharging water from a basin, test the water to ensure that it meets the

following criteria:

• total suspended solids 50 mg/L

• pH 6.5 – 8.5, and

• oil and grease no visible trace

Sediment Basins:

Flocculation

3.7.4 If a statistical correlation is developed between turbidity (NTU) and Total Suspended

Solids (TSS) through the construction phase for discharge water, turbidity measurements

may be used to allow discharge from sediment basins before laboratory data is

available.

Sediment Basins:

Flocculation

3.7.4 Provide a copy of the statistical correlation assessment methodology and results to the

Principal before using turbidity in place of TSS for approval.

Sediment Basins:

Flocculation

3.7.4 Following approval from the Principal, include in the dewatering procedure a method of

ongoing verification of the relationship between turbidity measurements and TSS that

includes notification to the Principal of any amendments made to the statistical

correlation as a result of the ongoing verification before using the revised statistical

correlation.

Sediment Basins:

Maintenance of

Sediment Basins

3.7.5 Clean out sediment basins, at minimum, whenever the accumulated sediment exceeds

60% of the sediment storage zone.

Remove accumulated sediment from sediment basins and traps in such a manner as not

to damage the structures. Dispose of the sediment removed in such locations that the

sediment will not be conveyed back into the construction areas, into watercourses or

off site.

Provide and maintain suitable access to sediment basins and sediment traps to allow

cleaning out in all weather conditions.

Removal of Basins 3.7.6 Remove all construction sediment retention basins and sediment traps before

Completion, but not before all upstream areas have been vegetated or otherwise

stabilised in accordance with BLUE BOOK. Update your ESCP progressively as these

structures are decommissioned and removed.Restore the ground disturbed by the

construction of the sediment basins/traps to a similar condition to that previously

existing. Include the following in the restoration work:

(a) removal of all redundant mattresses from the inlets and spillway(s) and their

subsequent burial into the basin area or their use as scour protection or their removal

from Site;

(b) spreading and compaction of the embankment material into the basin area;

(c) removal of access roads.

yes

Sediment Bains:

Biofiltration Basin

3.8 A biofiltration system shall be constructed as shown on the Drawings when the basin

ceases to be used for temporary use during construction.

A geosynthetic clay liner (GCL) shall be installed on the basin floor and embankments as

shown on the Drawings. The surface beneath the GCL shall be inspected prior to the

insulation of the GCL.

The GCL shall be “Bentofix NSP 4300” supplied by Global Synthetics or approved

equivalent and installed strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s written

instructions.

HOLD POINT Placing GCL

(a) Notification of completion of excavation to base of biofiltration layer; and

(b) CBR and PI test results.

WITNESS POINT Placing GCL . Notify the Principle at least 5 days prior to placing

Sediment Bains:

Biofiltration Basin

3.8 The GCL shall be inspected prior to filling placed on top of it for defects including holes,

tears, blisters and contamination prior to covering with sand bedding. Promptly notify

the Principal of any defects, the proposed disposition and the manufacturer’s written

approval of the proposed disposition.

Piezometer 3.9 Install piezometers and monitor groundwater quality and levels, generally in the

locations shown in the Water Quality Management Program, to identify any impacts

during construction at the following locations:

Northern River Bank Approximately 25 m deep Two separate screens one for the

Alluvial (6 - 12 m) and one for the Permian bedrock layer (19 - 25 m).

Southern River Bank 13 m deep One screen for the Alluvial layer (4 - 10 m).

Piezometer 2.9 Groundwater quality and levels monitoring must comprise:

One groundwater sampling and automatic groundwater level measurement event per

month at 3 groundwater piezometers from the date of Site access until Completion

when there is no rainfall.

Two groundwater sampling and automatic groundwater level measurements (one dry

and one wet) per month at 3 groundwater piezometers from the date of Site access

until Completion during periods when rainfall results in any discharge from the Site or

when discharge from a point source such as a sediment basin occurs.

Piezometer 3.9 Monitor the groundwater in accordance with the Water Quality Management Program

to:

Identify if water quality impacts are occurring as the result of the construction.

Demonstrate compliance with legal and other monitoring requirements.

Assess and manage potential impacts on the receiving waters.

Section (G36) Hold Point/Winess Point Completed?

3.1 Process Held: Commencement of work requiring the installation of erosion control and sediment

capture measures not previously addressed by ESCP and authorised by earlier Hold Point release.

Submission Details: Drawings prepared progressively for sections of the Site where work is to

commence. The drawing(s) must be submitted at least ten working days before disturbance of the

surface of the section of the Site.

Release of Hold Point: The Principal will consider the submitted drawing(s) prior to authorising the

release of the Hold Point.

3.1 Process Witnessed: Disturbance of the existing surface on a section of the Site, other than for the

installation of erosion and sediment capture measures.

Submission Details: Written advice that the measures described in the ESCP and included on the

drawing submitted progressively for that section of the Site including water quality structures

together with associated temporary or permanent connecting stormwater drainage lines and/or

catch drains have been implemented or the date by which implementation will be completed. The

advice must be forwarded at least five working days before the works are to commence.3.8 HOLD POINT

Process Held: Placing GCL.

Submission Details: (a) Notification of completion of excavation to base of biofiltration layer; and

(b) CBR and PI test results.

Release of Hold Point: The Principal will consider the submitted documents may inspect the base of

biofiltration layer and may direct further action prior to authorising the release of the Hold Point

3.8 WITNESS POINT

Process Witnessed: Placing GCL

Submission Details: Notify the Principal at least five (5) working days prior to placing the GCL.3.8 WITNESS POINT

Process Witnessed: Supply and placement of biofiltration media

Submission Details: Test results and material samples. The test results and samples must be

forwarded at least five working days prior to supply of the media.

Windsor Bridge Replacement G 38 Hold/Witness Points

Heading Section

(G36)

Statement Compli

ance in

CEMP

Section Notes Review

Required?

Review

Date

Complete?

(Yes/No)

Notes

Clearing: Area to be

cleared for the

formation

2.1 Unless shown otherwise on the Drawings, the area to be cleared for the formation is that which will

be occupied by the completed formation plus a clearance of 4 m beyond tops of cuts and toes of

embankments where the natural fall of the ground is towards the roadway and 2 m beyond the tops

of cuts and toes of embankments where the natural fall of the ground either slopes away from the

roadway or is level.

Also clear areas that will be occupied by ancillary earth features shown on the Drawings, including

sediment basins and traps, open drains and diversion banks.


cleared outside the

formation

2.2 Any area outside the area to be cleared for the formation as defined in Clause 2.1 and which the

Principal has approved as a site for the Contractor’s facilities, the Principal’s accommodation,

stockpiles, borrow pits or any other purpose connected with the contract must be cleared to the

extent required for the approved purpose. The area cleared must be the minimum consistent with

the intended use.


cleared outside the

formation

2.2 All trees, stumps and logs of the sizes listed below which are outside the area to be cleared for the

formation as defined in Clause 2.1 but which are within the hazard line shown on the Drawings must

be removed with a minimum of disturbance to adjacent trees and other vegetation. The sizes of the

trees, stumps and logs that must be removed are shown in Table G40.1.


cleared outside the

formation

2.2 All minor built structures within the road reserve must be removed unless otherwise shown on the

drawings or marked to be preserved.


cleared for bridges

2.3 At bridges, all trees and stumps and all built structures must be removed within the area specified in

Annexure G40/A except:

(a) where shown otherwise on the Drawings; or

(b) marked to be preserved; or

(c) within 5 m of the bank of any stream or other waterway.

Clearing: Clearing 2.4 Before clearing commences, identify the limits of clearing by clearly visible markers placed at 25 m

intervals on each side of the road formation and bridges as shown on the Drawings. Also provide a

report which:

(a) includes a statement from an Ecologist that identifies the species and location of any weeds

growing anywhere in the road reserve over the length to be cleared and grubbed;

(b) identifies all locations of threatened flora species and trees which have been marked or

otherwise identified for preservation; and

(c) lists any trees outside the limits of clearing which are unsound and likely to fall upon the roadway

or onto private property.

Clearing: Clearing 2.4 Plan and carry out all operations to ensure that there is no damage to any trees outside the limits of

clearing specified.

Trees nominated in (c) above must be marked and identified in the clearing and grubbing plan in a

manner which allows them to be identified as one of the listed trees and whether pruning or removal

is recommended. Areas of weed infestation identified in the ecologist report (Clause 2.4 (a) must be

marked).

Clearing: Clearing 2.4 Before commencing clearing and grubbing all soil erosion and sedimentation controls required for this

phase of construction must be installed in accordance with RMS G38. All staff must be made aware of

the Noxious Weeds present on-site and requirements related to the listing under the Noxious Weeds

Act 1993.


G 38 - Soil and Water

Clearing: Clearing 2.4 Weeds must be removed and disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the local Council.

Removal of weeds growing in the area to be cleared and grubbed must be carried out at your cost.

Removal and disposal of weeds growing in the road reserve outside the area to be cleared and

grubbed may be directed by the Principal as a Variation to the Contract unless the Principal elects to

have this work carried out by others.

Clearing: Clearing 2.4 Take protective measures during the operations of clearing and road construction to avoid damaging

or destroying threatened flora species and trees which have been marked or otherwise identified for

preservation. These measures must include but not be limited to:

(i) fencing around trees clear of the canopy line;

(ii) ensuring no materials are stockpiled and no vehicles are parked under the canopy;

(iii) avoiding excavation or the placing of fill near any tree without advice from an ecologist; and

(iv) routing haul roads and access tracks clear of the canopy.

Clearing: Clearing 2.4 If any tree, which must be preserved, is found to be within the area to be covered by embankment,

protective measures for the tree and safety barriers of a type not specifically shown on the Drawings

will be directed as a Variation to the Contract.

Clearing: Clearing 2.4 Those trees remaining within the road reserve, but outside the limits of clearing, which the Principal

has agreed are unsound and likely to fall upon the roadway or onto private property must be cleared

or pruned in accordance with AS 4373.

Clearing: Clearing 2.4 Any branch, which overhangs the road formation, must be cut back flush with the tree trunk in

accordance with AS 4373.

Clearing: Clearing 2.4 Every precaution must be taken to prevent timber from falling on private property and dispose of any

timber so fallen or produce the written consent of the owner to its remaining there

Clearing: Clearing 2.4 Existing trees, grasses and other ground cover must be retained within 15 m of rivers, creeks and

watercourses and in all drainage lines until immediately before construction commences in the area.

An access track may be constructed across these areas on an alignment that will minimise erosion.

Notwithstanding the retention of the ground cover, soil erosion and sedimentation controls for the

area must be installed in accordance with RMS G38. All trees in these areas must be felled manually,

leaving grasses and small understorey species wherever possible.

Clearing: Clearing 2.4 Damage of any kind, including damage to fencing or trees or other vegetation outside the limits of

clearing, which occurs during clearing operations, must be made good by you.

Clearing: Clearing 2.4 Holes left following the removal of trees and stumps must be backfilled and vegetated as described

in clause 3.

HOLD POINT Clearing any area of work.

Clearing and Grubbing Plan (Annexure G40/D) and report on the presence of weeds and unsound

trees together with written notice that limits of clearing and areas of weed infestation identified in

the ecologist report (Clause 2.4 (a) are marked), at least seven days before starting any clearing.

Clearing: Clearing of

Built Structures

2.5 Built structures other than marked or otherwise identified for preservation must be completely

removed, including footings. Built structures which are only discovered during clearing and grubbing

are to be retained until the Principal authorises their removal. Holes must be backfilled and

vegetated as described in clause 3.

Grubbing 3 All trees and stumps, on or within the limits of clearing defined in Clauses 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3, and

which are unable to be felled and removed by the clearing methods used by you, must be removed

by grubbing.

Grubbing 3 Grubbing operations must be carried out both to a depth of 0.5 m below the natural surface and 1.5

m below the top of the Selected Material Zone.

Grubbing 3 Holes remaining after trees and stumps have been grubbed must be backfilled promptly with sound

material to prevent the infiltration and ponding of water. The backfilling material must be

compacted to at least the relative compaction of the material existing in the adjacent ground.

Backfill material and compaction must comply with the requirements of RMS R44 when it forms part

of an engineered embankment or foundation. In the area defined in Clause 2.2, the final 50 mm of

backfilling must be topsoil and the area must be vegetated within 7 days of removal of stump.

Topsoil and vegetation must comply with Specification RMS R178.

Production and

stockpiling of mulch:

Mulch

4.1 Native trees removed during clearing and grubbing may be used in conjunction with soil erosion and

sediment control measures. All other native trees removed must be converted to mulch and

stockpiled for use during landscape planting under the Contract. This requirement is subject to the

following constraints:

(a) Where the native vegetation on Site is insufficient to provide the quantities of mulch needed

during landscape planting, all native trees removed during clearing and grubbing must be mulched

and stockpiled. Under no circumstances must the extent of clearing and grubbing be extended or

weeds or exotic species used to make up any shortfall of mulch;

(b) Where the quantity of mulch produced exceeds the quantity required under the Contract, the

excess mulch will become your property and must be removed from the Site.

Production and


Mulch

4.1 All stockpiles must be on the site of the Works as described elsewhere in the documents. If you

intend to use any stockpile site not shown on the Drawings, submit your application to the Principal

at least ten working days before stockpiling is due to commence. State in your application the

maximum dimensions of the proposed stockpile.

Production and


Mulch stockpiles

4.2 Stockpile sites must be located away from drainage lines and watercourses and must be arranged to

minimise damage to natural vegetation and trees. The stockpile sites must be positioned so that the

stockpiled material may be transported away at any time. Any clearing and grubbing required for

these sites must be carried out in accordance with this Specification. Temporary erosion and

sediment control measures must be taken in accordance with RMS G38.

Production and


Mulch stockpiles

4.2 Restoration of stockpile sites following completion of the work must be carried out in accordance

with RMS R178.

Production and


Mulch stockpiles

4.2 Stockpiles must be monitored and turned over as required to avoid spontaneous combustion.

Production and


Mulch stockpiles

4.2 Mulch in excess of the quantity required for landscape planting must not be stockpiled on site.

Disposal of Materials 5 Unless otherwise specified, all materials cleared, pruned and grubbed, demolished, removed in

accordance with this Specification shall become your property and must be removed from the site for

recycling or disposal. Disposal must be in accordance with your Waste Management Plan.

Disposal of Materials 5 All sandstone kerbs, gutters and, paving to be removed must be handled carefully to avoid damage

and delivered to the Hawkesbury City Council depot for Council’s use on future projects.

Disposal of Materials 5 Disposal of timber and other combustible materials by burning must comply with the requirements of

Specification RMS G36.

Disused footpath,

median, driveway

and kerb and gutter

6 Saw-cut the limit of concrete footpath, median, driveway and kerb and gutter to provide a clean,

straight edge on the concrete to remain.

Disused footpath,

median, driveway

and kerb and gutter

6 Remove the disused concrete and all materials removed, except sandstone components, shall

become your property and must be disposed of off-site in accordance with the requirements of the

Contract.

Existing pavement to

be removed

7 Comply with your Coal Tar Asphalt Management Plan.


be removed

7 Saw-cut the limit of existing pavement to be removed to provide a clean, straight edge on the

pavement to remain.


be removed

7 Remove the existing asphalt material. The material removed shall become your property and must be

disposed of off-site in accordance with the Waste Management Plan.


be removed

7 Rip the underlying pavement material to a depth of 300mm.

Disused pipes,

conduits, pits and

headwalls

8 Treat all disused underground pipes, conduits, pits and headwalls in accordance with the following

requirements:

(a) Under road pavement, within 1.5 m (vertical) of the pavement design surface plus 1.0 m either

side of the pavement – Excavate and remove the pipe, conduit, pit and headwall, including wingwalls

and apron slab, completely.

(b) All other areas – Isolate and block the pipe, conduit or pit.

Disused pipes,

conduits, pits and

headwalls

8 The removal and disposal of disused asbestos pipes and conduits must be carried out by a licensed

asbestos removalist holding a current licence issued by WorkCover NSW. Prepare Work Method

Statements for the removal and disposal of abandoned and disused asbestos pipes and conduits.

HOLD POINT Commencement of removal and disposal of disused asbestos pipes and conduits.

Work Method Statement documents for the removal and disposal of disused asbestos pipes and

conduits.

Disused pipes,

conduits, pits and

headwalls

8 Dispose of the asbestos material at sites legally authorised to accept the contaminated material.

Disused pipes,

conduits, pits and

headwalls

8 Backfilling of the excavation shall be in accordance with RMS R11.

Disused pipes,

conduits, pits and

headwalls

8 Where disused pipes or conduits are to be left in place under road embankments, the Principal may

direct that these be filled using cement stabilised sand in a ratio of 10 parts sand to 1 part cement

pumped into the pipe or conduit.

Disused pipes,

conduits, pits and

headwalls

8 All materials removed shall become your property and must be disposed of off-site in accordance

with the requirements of the Contract.

Section (G38) Hold Point & Witness Point Completed?

2.4 Process Held. Clearing any area of work.

Submission Details. Clearing and Grubbing Plan (Annexure G40/D) and report on the presence

of weeds and unsound trees together with written notice that limits of

clearing and areas of weed infestation identified in the ecologist report

(Clause 2.4 (a) are marked), at least seven days before starting any clearing.

Release of Hold Point. The Principal will consider the submitted documents, inspect and mark trees

or built structures for preservation, prior to authorising the release of the

Hold Point.

8 Process Held: Commencement of removal and disposal of disused asbestos pipes and conduits.

Submission Details: Work Method Statement documents for the removal and disposal of disused

asbestos pipes and conduits.

Release of Hold Point: The Principal will consider the documents prior to authorising the release of

the Hold Point for the nominated work.

G36 Hold Points


Appendix A2

Environmental aspects and impacts

Title:

Project:

Heading Activity Hazard Aspect Unwanted EventUncontrolled Risk

ScoreMandatory Controls Project Specific Controls Legal and other References

Controlled Risk

Score

Pre-mobilisation Environmental

Approvals

Environmental approvals not in

place to commence work

Non compliance with DoPE

conditions of approval reulting

fine / prosecution from DoPE

Extreme

Develop and get CEMP approved by DoPE

develop and get EWMSs approved by RMS

develop and get ESCPs approved by RMS

get any construction permits required, eg water access licences etc

Internal compliance tracking register

weekly env inspections

engage project environmental representative

engage required environmental consultants, eg soil conservationist

Site staff are fully aware of the implications if work is conducted

onsite without the appropriate controls / approvals in place

This includes the site specific inductions.

POEO Act

EP&A Act

RMS G36, G38, G40

Project Determination CoAsModerate

Procurement & use of Hazardous Substances or Dangerous Substances

Hazardous Substances - Transportation of

hazardous

substances

'- Hazardous substances '- Spillage and release of

dangerous goods and hazardous

substances from transportation

and storage.

- Fire/explosion

- Injury to person and plant

transporting dangerous goods or

hazardous substances.

- Contamination of land or

nearby wat

High

- Licenced contractor to be employed to transport all dangerous good

substances unless an exemption covers the transport, eg small

quantities, single consignments of small receptacles and certain

quantities carried as tools of trade

other requirements;

- Adequate storage and restraining devices while in transit

(appropriate containers) as per the Australian Dangerous Goods

Code

- All Transportation quantities to be below State regulatory

requirements for transportation

- MSDS to accompany chemicals transported

- Spill kits/neutralising agents to be on truck

- Adequate relevant signage and placarding for container/truck

- Segregation from other dangerous goods as per the MSDS and

dangerous goods segregation table

- Transportation of goods to be done in accordance to ADG Code.

- Emergency Response Management Plan developed and in the

event of a hazardous substances release identified controls

implemented

- Emergency Response Team Leader elected for project

- Emergency Response Team Leader trained in emergency

procedure for hazardous substance release events

- Truck contains UHF radio

- Assessment shall be undertaken of any dangerous and hazardous

substances to be transported to determine if license is required from

Department of Consumer and Employment Protection.

- First aid kit on truck

- Environmental Management Plan

POEO Act

Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008

Workcover NSW

Project Determination CoAs

Moderate

Hazardous Substances '- Plant & Equipment

usage

'- Incorrect storage and handling of

hazardous and dangerous goods

'- Spills and leaks.

- Contamination of land or

nearby waters.

- Storage lockers/tanks which

are inadequate to prevent fire/

explosion, intoxication or leaks.

- Detrimental impacts to personal

health

High

- Provide MSDS and emergency contact numbers

- JHA/SWMS to include recommendations including PPE

requirements for handling and storage

- When storing hazardous substances ensure:

- Adequate ventilation

- Relevant fire extinguishers are available

- Adequate signage and barricades if required

- All fuels stored away from ignition sources

- Segregation as per the dangerous goods segregation table

- Have the correct bunding installed. The capacity of the spillage

containment should be at least 110% of the volume of the largest

package with an extra 25% of the storage capacity up to 10,000 L

- When storage tanks are installed ensure that fuel storage and

refuelling areas will be designed with;

- Bollards installed around fuel storage facilities.

- Spill kits/neutralising agents to be on truck

- Adequate relevant signage and placarding for container/truck /

- Secondary containment around containers (lined refuelling area) or

double skinned

- Bulk chemical storage to be stored in bunded areas

- Compound located away from sensitive receptors

- Hazardous Chemical Procedure

- Staff trained in the management of chemicals kept on site

- Store in low volumes

- Environmental Management Plan - Hazardous Chemicals

Management Environmental Sub Plan

- EWMS - Spill prevention and response

Moderate

Hazardous Substances '- Dangerous Goods

/ hazardous

substances storage

'- Failure in the fuel depot from

plant and equipment collision.

'- Contamination of Environment

- Fire/explosion

High

- Bollards installed around fuel storage facilities.

- Spill kits/neutralising agents made available

- Adequate relevant signage and placarding for container/truck

- Preventative maintenance program

- Secondary containment around containers or double skinned

- Drive-over bund / lining for refuelling area

-Toolbox talks - Emergency Response Hydrocarbon spill

- QHEST -Georgiou internal reporting system

- Compound located away from sensitive receptors

- Hazardous Chemicals Procedure

- Pollution Incident Reponse Management Plan and Emergency

Response Management Plan developed and in the event of a

hazardous substances release identified controls implemented


procedure for hazardous substance release events

- Construction Environmental Management Plan

- EWMS Spill prevention and response

POEO Act 1997


Moderate

Aspects and Impacts Register Windsor Bridge Replacement

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General - apply to all activities

General - General Works '- Storm water runoff sedimentation of waterways /

Stormwater drains

Extreme

soil and water management sub plan to be developed

progressive ESCPs developed

ESCPs to be developed

dewatering permit to be developed

clean water diversions to be installed

sediment controls to be installed

POEO Act

RMS G36,38, G40

EIS

Blue Book (Landcom 2004)


General - General Works - Working near non - aboriginal

heritage sites

- Damage/ disturbance to

heritage sites

- Non-compliance with CoA

- Reputation

Extreme

- If non-aboriginal artefacts are unexpectedly located immediately

notify the RMS Heritage Manager

- All work to cease if any suspected non-aboriginal artefacts are

located

- Site induction to cover unexpected finds procedure as well as all

known heritage items

- Environmental Management Plan - Cultural Heritage Management

Environmental Sub Plan

-conduct all required salvage works in accordance with the RMS

developed Archaeological lnvestigation Program and in consultation

with the RMS Heritage Manager

NPWS Act

POEO Act

G36

Archaeological lnvestigation Program

RMS unexpected heritage finds procedure


Moderate

General - General Works - Working near aboriginal heritage

sites

- Damage/ disturbance to

Indigenous & heritage sites

- Non-compliance with CoA

- Reputation

Extreme

- If Indigenous artefacts are unexpectedly located immediately notify

the RMS Heritage Manager who will engage traditional owners

- All work to cease if any suspected bones or artefacts are located

- Site induction to cover unexpected finds procedure as well as all

known heritage items

- Environmental Management Plan - Cultural Heritage Management


-conduct all required salvage works in accordance with the RMS

developed detailed salvage strategy and in consultation with the RMS

Heritage Manager

NPWS Act

POEO Act

G36

Detailed Salvage Strategy

RMS unexpected heritage finds procedure


General - General Works '- Dust generation

- Disturbance to Residential/

Commercial

- Dust Generation associated

with subgrade stabilisation (road

works)

High

'- Water exposed areas when visible dust is observed

- Where required, maintain communication with surrounding residents

and business owners

- Visual Dust monitoring

- Adhere to sign posted speed limits

- Air Quality & Dust Management Procedure

- Dust Monitors to be set up onsite

- Air Quality & Dust Management Environmental Sub Plan

- Conduct regular weather checks

- Environmental Management Plan Air Quality & Dust Management


POEO Act

RMS G36,38, G40

EIS


General - General Works '- Noise and vibration - Noise and vibration disruption

to the community and/or legal

non-compliance.

High

work within allocated hours

- Comply with ICNG guidelines relating to working periods, noise and

vibration.

- liaise with stakeholders

- Any complaints registered and monitored through QHEST

- Use quietest equipment where practically possible.

- Noise & Vibration Management Plan

community liason plan

- Noise and vibration monitoring as set out in the N & V management

plan

- Dilapidation study

- Fit and maintain appropriate mufflers on plant

- Environmental Management Plan - Noise & Vibration Management


Leadership walks & inspections to monitor standards

POEO Act

DEC interim construction noise guidelines

EPL

RMS G36

Assessing Vibration a technical guideline NSW EPA

EPA Interim Construction Noise Guidelines


Moderate

General '- Wash down /

washout of plant

water quality '- Contamination of water

High

- Exclusion zones to prevent washdown in sensitive areas

develop soil and water management plan

spill response procedure

washdown only to occur at designated area away from drainage lines

and stormwater pits

- Environmental Management Plan - soil and Water Mangement


POEO Act

RMS G36,38, G40

EIS

Project Determination CoAs Moderate

General '-Dewatering water quality contamination of waterways

High

- Discharge water onto a stable surface

- Disperse water where possible to facilitate infiltration through

methods such as spraying

'- Identify regulatory requirements before discharging

- Assess water quality before discharging

- Treat water before discharging where it does not meet the water

quality objectives

- Reuse water on for dust suppression etc

- Environmental Management Plan - soil and Water Management


'- use the dewatering permit in the SWMP

- test pH, Total Suspended Solids & Turbidity

Procedure & general knowledge that all water is measured &

determined suitable prior to discharge

POEO Act

RMS G36,38, G40

EIS

Blue Book (Landcom 2004)

Project Determination CoAs Moderate

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Environmental Conditions Flooding Flooding of worksite resulting in

serious injury or damage to

property/ plant

High

Develop Flood Management Plan

Remove plant & equipment to higher areas during forecast 'extreme

rain events'

Workers to be withdrawn from flood prone areas.

Supervisor to monitor site conditions before personnel resume works

JHA prior to re-entry to flooded areas

Secure all loose items / plant & machinery

House Keeping - no fuels, oils or other chemicals to be stored in flood

prone areas

Weather monitoring

Detailed head counts to ensure all workers are accounted for

ERMP roles & training

Develop Flood Management Plan

Consideration of potential flood areas when identifying laydown areas,

plant & equipment areas etc.

Emergency Response Management Plan developed and covers flood

events

All controls identified in the Flood Warning and Evacuation Plan

Work Health & Safety Act 2011

Work Health & Safety Regulation 2011 (regulation 43)

Project Emeregency Response Plan

Safework Australia Fact Sheet - Emergency plans

Low

Waste Management

Waste Management - Storage of wastes '- Waste -littering and contamination of

Site

Moderate

'- Clear signage indicating type of waste receptacle

- Provide sufficient waste receptacles to meet demand and regular

pick ups

- All food waste receptacles to have lids

- Periodic inspection to monitor waste onsite

- Use of registered waste removal contractor to remove all waste

Contaminated waste to be transported by a licensed carrier to a

licensed disposal facility

Waste carrier licecne to be attained when disposing of contaminated

material

Waste receipts to be retained

- Site Induction

- Toolbox Topics

- Waste Management Procedure

- Appropriate segregation, storage and containment available for

waste

- Environmental Management Plan - Waste Management


- 90% diversion from landfill target

POEO Act

EPA NSW waste classification guidelines

RMS G36


Low

Waste Management '- Office Administration '- Waste of resources

- Wasteful use of energy

- Excessive paper to be recycled

at a cost to Georgiou Moderate

'- Recycling of empty ink cartridges

- Turn-off lights at non-critical times

- Where possible print/copy on both sides of paper and purchase

printers with capability to print double sided


-develop sustainability action plan

Paper recycling bins

- Print on lower quality/ no colour to minimise toner usage

- Use of low energy globes where practical



EPA NSW waste classification guidelines

energy efficiency opportunities

Low

Energy and Resource Use '- Office

Administration

- Natural Resources - Excess use of natural

resources (Fuel & electrial

consumption & waste generation

Moderate

'- Turn-off lightswhen not required

- Where possible please do not print

- If the event that this can t be avoided print/copy double sided


- '-develop sustainability action plan

Paper recycling bins

- Print on lower quality/ no colour to minimise toner usage

- Use of low energy globes



NGERs Act

energy efficiency opportunities

Low

Refuelling of Plant & Equipment

Refuelling of Plant &

Equipment

'- Refuelling plant

and equipment

Hydrocarbons '- Contamination of soil /

groundwater

- Degradation to flora & Fauna

High

- Spill kit available with fuel source

- Refuelling devices automatic operating function disabled

- Fire suppression equipment

- Stop engine while refuelling

- no mobile phone use while refuelling

spill response procedure to be developed

- Operators trained in use of re-fuelling equipment and informed of

approved locations to refuel.

- Designated personnel nominated for refuelling

- Drip trays for field refuelling

- Environmental Management Plan - spill response procedure

POEO Act

RMS G36,38, G40

EIS

Project Determination CoAsLow

Repairs and Maintenance of Plant & Equipment

Repairs and Maintenance

of Plant & Equipment

'- Waste oils and

parts

Hydrocarbons, degreasers and

detergents contaminating

waterways and soil

'- Hazardous substances

contaminating the environment

High

- Waste oils to be collected and stored in approved facilities and

disposed of using an approved licenced contractor

- Grease cartridges, oil filters etc to be disposed of in Hydrocarbon

bins


-servicing of plant to occur offsite unless breakdown servicing

-Waste Receptacles to be located centrally on site wherte practically

possible



No routine maintenance workswithin 25 metres of waterways & spill

kit available

POEO Act

RMS G36,38, G40

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Traffic Management

Traffic Management Moving plant,

equipment,

Mobile plant and worker interaction Collision of mobile plant & worker

leading to potentially fatal injury,

damage to plant

Extreme

Positive comms, (verbal or signal), must be made between mobile

plant, heavy vehicle operators and /or personnel on foot & comms

acknowledged before clearance to proceed is granted before

entering exclusion zone.

Personnel on foot accessing areas of mobile plant or vehicle

movements must carry 2-way radio at all times, turned on & tuned to

correct channel.

Set up exclusion zones, walkways & controls specified within current

or location Vehicle Movement Plan

Operator to have attachments grounded & machine isolated from

movement before pedestrian may approach

Wear high vis PPE

Site Traffic Rules

Reverse alarms fitted to mobile plant

- Check reversing path before engaging in reverse

- Visitors escorted around worksite

- Establish site exclusion zones

- Establish site separation distances between plant & people

- Communicate dangerous shadow information- no employee to enter

dangerous shadow area

JHA / SWMS, Task Hazard Review

Permenant site traffic signage deployed in acordance with authorised

Traffic Control Plan (TCP)

TCPs to be developed and reviewed by persons trained in Prepare

Work Zone Traffic Management Plan

Erect fencing around compound for security

Site Traffic Rules; Speed limits set - 20kmh in compound, 10 & 40

kmh (40kmh on haul roads when established - all vehicles restricted

to 10kmh max when passing people, plant or as directed).

Site speed limits posted.

Vehicle Movement Plan (VMP) developed and displayed /

communicated to personnel.

Site personnel to challenge unrecongnised, unauthorised persons

entering site / report any ocurrance.

Site plant / equipment Compliance Checklist.

Minimum standards for plant/vehicles on site - Amber light, reverse

alarm & 2-way radio

Vehicle/plant serviced and maintained to OEM recommendations


Work Health & Safety Regulation 2011

RMS Specification G10

RMS Standards Traffic Control at Worksites (TCWS)

NSW CoP: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace

NSW CoP: How to manage work health and safety

risks

PC WHS Deliverable 14

AS 1742

PC Deliverable 01, 02

Moderate


equipment,

Operation of mobile plant near

property

Collision of mobile plant with

property leading to workers injury

and / or property damage

Extreme

In addition to above mandatory controls:

Penetrations between 20cm to 2m in diameter, they shall be covered

to prevent injury from falls to persons or from falling objects.

Covers are to be fixed in place to prevent unintentional dislodgment &

be clearly marked WARNING OPENING BELOW

Covers shall

















alarm & 2-way radio








risks


AS 1742

PC Deliverable 02

Moderate


equipment,


other vehicles

Collision of mobile plant & light

vehicles & other plant

Extreme

Positive contact, either verbal or visual, must first be made with heavy

vehicle operator & clearance to proceed granted before entering

exclusion zone.

- Speed limits to be established for site

- Wear high vis PPE

- Traffic Management Plan

- Site Traffic Rules

- Reverse alarms to mobile plant

- Check reversing path before engaging in reverse

- Visitors escorted around worksite

- Establish site exclusion zones

















alarm & 2-way radio







risks

PC Deliverable 01

Moderate

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equipment,


property, other plant or personnel

Collision of mobile plant with

property/ other plant/ personnel

leading to workers injury, plant

damage &/or property damage

Extreme

Positive contact, either verbal or visual, must first be made with heavy

vehicle operator & clearance to proceed granted before entering

exclusion zone.

Operator to have attachments grounded & machine turned off before

pedestrian may approach

- Wear high vis PPE

- Speed limits to be established for site

- Traffic Management Plan

- Site Traffic Rules

- Attachments to be lowered when parked

- Check reversing path before engaging in reversing

- Reverse alarms fitted to mobile plant

- Establish site separation distances between plant & people

- Communicate dangerous shadow information- no employee to enter

dangerous shadow area

Hiarachy of control to be used to develop VMP to remove peronnel

from work areas















alarm & 2-way radio


Plant / Vehicle pre-mobilisation & pre-start checks complete.

Drivers & operators appropriately licenced for item.

Vehicles fit for purpose - on/off road

Monotoring of real-time taraffic movements







risks


AS 1742

PC Deliverable 01, 02

Moderate

Traffic Management Mobile plant,

vehicles entering

and exiting site

Collisions, impacts with

members of public / other road

users

Extreme

Approved TCP & ROL delevloped by qualified & acredited consultant

TMP developed and approved/issued

Traffic controls implemented as per TCP

Traffic Controls monitored daily for compliance (as per RMS G10).

Experienced, qualified & competent traffic management personnel

resourced &deployed.

Independent Traffic Auditor to review TCP implementation.

Management of personnel - no personnel permitted to enter live

traffic zones without risk assessement, JHA, approval of the Project

Manager and/or the Traffic Control Site Manager

Works developed to effectively minimise road occupancy.

Work areas to be isolated from live traffic

Effective safeguards for traffic controllers

Positive comms for site developed and communicated


Plant / Vehicle pre-mobilisation & pre-start checks complete.

Drivers & operators appropriately licenced for item.

Vehicles fit for purpose - on/off road

Monotoring of real-time taraffic movements







risks

AS 1742

PC WHS Deliverable 01, 14

Moderate

Clearing and Grubbing

Clearing and Grubbing '- Land Clearing '- Clearing of native vegetation

outside of approved boundaries

- Permit conditions of compliance

associated with work on a project

'- Death/loss of protected flora /

fauna

- Breach of legislation

- Destruction of habitat

- Non-compliance to Client

requirements

Extreme

- Identify and mark areas of protected flora / fauna, with demarcation

of boundaries and illustrate on a map (which is consistant with the

clearing permit)

- Ensure during planning stage to consult with Client to identify and

isolate areas with protected flora / fauna

- Site clearing boundary pegged by qualified surveyor and approved

prior to works commencing

- No access beyond site boundary permitted - Erect signage as

appropriate

pre clearing ecological survey and report to be conducted

employ ecologist to conduct vegetation survey before works

Approval from the client to undertake clearing and a copy of the

clearing permit on file

- Use of signs and barriers to exclude access- erect signage to

indicate the area has protected flora

- Competent person to conduct walkthrough prior to clearing

commencing

ecologist to be present when clearing habitat trees

- boundary markers to be marked out using pegs by surveyor. Risk

critical reas to be determined by ESR and marked out using

numbered peg system

- Clearing and grubbing Plan

POEO Act

RMS G36,38, G40

EIS


Moderate

Clearing and Grubbing storage of mulch and

topsoil

Mulch and Topsoil management Mulch self combustion, tannins in

waterway.

Damage of topsoil to be used for

rehabilitation

High

- Dedicated topsoil stockpile location

- Stockpile location communicated to work crew

stabilise long term stockpiles as per RMS spec

Mulch stockpiles to be no higher than 3m to minimise heat build up

Mulch to be stored away from waterways and drainage lines

- Height restrictions

- Transfer of topsoil directly to area undergoing

- Rehabilitation preferentially over topsoil stockpiling

Mulch stockpiles to be no higher than 3m to minimise heat build up

bunding around mulch stockpile to contain leachate

- Environmental Management Plan - Flora and fauna management

plan

POEO Act

RMS G36,38, G40

EIS


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Excavations > 1.5 metres

Excavations > 1.5 metres - Excavations fauna entrapment '- Trapped fauna resulting in

injury or death to fauna

Moderate

'- Construct ramps on the sides of deep excavations and ramp exit

points per 30m of trench

- Contact local authorities / qualified competent fauna handler to

remove injured fauna

- Inspect trenches/ excavations for trapped fauna prior to starting

work

- Backfill as soon as practicable

- Project to report any injury caused to fauna to Georgiou

Environmental Coordinator

- Do not attempt to hurt any fauna unless directly threatening your

safety

- Flora & Fauna Protection Procedure

'- Erect barriers

- Environmental Management Plan - Flora & Fauna Management


POEO Act

RMS G36,38, G40

EIS


Low

Excavations > 1.5 metres '-Dewatering water quality contamination of waterways

Extreme

- Follow EPL conditions for discharge limits and basin management

Discharge water onto a stable surface

'- Identify regulatory requirements before discharging

- Assess water quality before discharging

- Treat water before discharging where it does not meet the water

quality objectives

- Reuse water on site to irrigate, dust suppression etc

- Environmental Management Plan - soil and Water Management


'- use a permit to discharge

- test pH, Total Suspended Solids & Turbidity and treat to meets EPL

discharge requirements

- Obtain approval for licensed discharge point

POEO Act

RMS G38, G40


Moderate

Excavations below natural

ground leval

- Exposure of actual acid sulfate

soi lor potential acid sulfate soil

- Groundwater / surface water

contamination

High

- Characterisation of ASS/PASS areas

- Develop Acid Sulfate Soil Management Plan


Acid Sulphate Soil & Dewatering Management plan

EWMS for Acid sulfate soil management



POEO Act

RMS G36,38, G40

EIS


Working with Concrete

Working with Concrete - Wash down /

washout of plant

water quality '- Contamination of water

Moderate

-lined concrete washout areas to be provided

Exclusion zones to prevent washdown in sensitive areas

develop soil and water management plan

develop spill response procedure

washdown only to occur at designated area away from drainage lines

and stormwater pits

- Environmental Management Plan - soil and Water Mangement


POEO Act

RMS G36,38, G40

EIS

Project Determination CoAsLow

Road construction

Road construction earthworks '- Dust generation '- Degradation to fauna and flora

- Disturbance to Residential/

Commercial

- Dust Generation associated

with subgrade stabilisation (road

works)

High

'- Water exposed areas when visible dust is observed

- Where required, maintain communication with surrounding residents

and business owners

- Visual Dust monitoring

- Adhere to sign posted speed limits

- Air Quality & Dust Management Procedure

- Dust Monitors to be set up onsite

- Air Quality & Dust Management Environmental Sub Plan

- Install wind fences if appropriate

- Conduct regular weather checks

- Environmental Management Plan Air Quality & Dust Management


POEO Act

RMS G36,38, G40

EIS


Moderate

Road construction earthworks '- Noise and vibration - Noise and vibration disruption


non-compliance.

High

work within allocated hours

- Comply with ICNG requirements relating to working periods, noise

and vibration.

- liaise with stakeholders

- Any complaints registered and monitored through QHEST

- Use quietest equipment where practically possible.

- Noise & Vibration Management Plan

community liason plan

- Maintain communication with surrounding residents and business

owners. Advise local residents of commencement and duration of

works, and if any out of hours work will occur

- Noise and vibration monitoring as set out in the N & V management

plan

- Dilapidation study

- Fit and maintain appropriate mufflers on plant

- Environmental Management Plan - Noise & Vibration Management


POEO Act

DEC interim construction noise guidelines

RMS G36



Moderate

Road construction earthworks interaction with native fauna fauna injury or death from plant

strike

Moderate

- Site induction, regarding types of species present on site- Adhere to

speed limits - Flora & Fauna Protection Procedure

- Engage in animal handler to remove injured / trapped fauna -

Reduce speed limits in areas identified as high risk Areas of

significance Demarcated / Delineated with flagging / signage-

Environmental Management Plan - Flora & Fauna Management


develop fauna rescue procedure

Environmental Protection & Biodiversity Conservation

Act 1999 (Commonwealth)

NPWS Act

NSW threatened species conservation act

G36


Low

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Hot Works '- Hot works '- Heat/ generation of sparks - Damage to Flora, Fauna and

from fire

Moderate

- Designate an area for hot works free from flammable and

combustible items

Prior to any hot works outside of the workshop area, high risk task

permit to be completed and approved (please obtain fire exemption

from local authority)

- Fire extinguishers located nearby

- Emergency Response Management Plan developed and in the

event of a fire identified controls implemented

- Emergency Response Team Leader elected for project


procedure for fire events

'- Water carts/water tanks on standby

- Create a buffer zone clear of debris

- Fire Warden Training

- Environmental Management Plan - Flora & Fauna Management


POEO Act

NPWS Act

Low

Night works

Night works noise or light impacts to

community

complaint from the community

High

- Restrict night time work wherever practicable

develop a Noise and Vibration Management Plan that details an Out

of Hours works procedure

ensure conditions for OOHW are complied with

community liasion management plan to detail community notification

requirements

ensure DoPE conditions for OOHW are complied with.

Conduct quantative noise assessment modelling prior to OOHW

Noise monitoring to occur for OOHW

letter box drop to occur as per the community liaison plan

direct day makers away from residential receivers

Position temporary light requirements so as not to affect passing

motorists

POEO Act

RMS 36


ICNG EPAModerate

Piling Works

Piling Works Piling (all associated

activities)

erosion and sediment control Sedimentation of river

Extreme

Develop ESCP’s for each of the river construction sites and get client

approval before construction

-water quality monitoring required as per soil and water quality sub

plan

-Implement the ESCP control measures for the area throughout

construction. Provide appropriate erosion and sediment controls

downstream of the work site as per the ESCP for topsoil stripping

and earthworks.

-Maintain the ERSED controls regularly, including after rain to ensure

that they remain effective

- EWMS for bridgeworks

POEO Act

NSW Fisheries Act


EIS

Moderate

Piling Works piling driving Groundwater Groundwater contamination or

contamination of Surface waters

High

Develop EWMS and ESCP’s for each of the river construction sites

and get client approval before construction

include groundwater management in the EWMS

-use a sedimentation tank or containment basin to pump any GW

ingress from the pile hole. Transfer water to basin for treatment

-re use the water for dust suppresion or fill conditioning

water quality monitoring required as per soil and water quality sub

plan

- Implement the ESCP control measures for the area throughout

construction. Provide appropriate erosion and sediment controls

downstream of the work site as per the ESCP for topsoil stripping

and earthworks.

-EWMS for bridge works

POEO Act

NSW Fisheries Act


EIS

Moderate

Piling Works piling driving Noise and vibration during piling

works

Noise and vibrational disruption


non-compliance.

High

Noise and Vibration management plan to be developed Noise monitoring on complaint

Provide notification of out of hours work

Dilapidation survey where required

Implementation of noise and vibration management plan

POEO Act

NSW ICNG


implement requirements of the Noise and Vibration

Management PlanModerate

Piling Works pouring of concrete

into pile hole

concrete spills Concrete spills to river

Extreme

Develop soil and Water management plan

Develop waste management sub plan

Concrete wash out to be in a bunded area or appropriate wash out

bins out of river zone nominated with Superintendent

water quality monitoring required as per soil and water sub plan

Piling pads to fall away from river and to be bunded along the edges.

Pile casing to be left higher than hole to prevent ingress and egress

of water to and from the pile hole.

Over pour to be controlled using chutes and skip bins

Control pour rate of concrete

Pads to be bunded and built 400mm higher than finished pile level to

control overpour.

POEO Act

RMS 36

Moderate

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Bridge Demolition

Bridge Demolition platform and column

demolition

water quality demolition waste entering the

waterway

Extreme

Develop soil and Water management plan

Develop waste management sub plan

methodology for demolition to include controls to prevent waste

entering the river

water quality monitoring required as per soil and water sub plan

develop EWMS specific to demo works

install silt curtains around the work area

Catch barges to be used to prevent debris entering waterway

POEO Act

NSW Fisheries Act


EIS Moderate

Bridge Demolition platform and column

demolition

Noise and vibration Noise and vibration disruption to

the community and/or legal non-

compliance.

High

Noise and Vibration management plan to be developed Noise monitoring on complaint

Provide notification of out of hours work

Dilapidation survey where required

Implementation of noise and vibration management plan

POEO Act

NSW ICNG


implement requirements of the Noise and Vibration

Management PlanModerate

Asbestos Management

Asbestos Management Asbestos Exposure to asbestos or ACM

resulting in asbestosis,

respiratory harm & disease

High

Induction to include awareness of asbestos

Risk analysis to determine appropriate control measures including

PPE

Identify, install signage & quarantine affected area

Maintain asbestos register

High pressure water spray or compressed air prohibitted on asbestos

or ACM

Risk assess the use of power tools, brooms or another implement

that may cause the release of airborne asbestos

Control measures to be documented in asbestos removal control

plan

Where applicable, obtain a copy of the client's asbestos register prior

to demolition or refurbishment, provide a copy of the asbestos

register to the licensed remover

Licensed asbestos removalists to be engaged, obtain a copy of the

asbestos removal control plan from the remover

- Dust suppression

- Machine cabs to be self sealing

Occupational Hygenist to assess contamination, and monitor air

(where appropriate) & provide clearance certificates.

Only persons trained in the safe removal of asbestos are to carry out

the work.

Asbestos removalist supervisor to be present or readily available and

hold the applicable certification.

Safework NSW to be notified of licensed asbestos removal work.

Suitable PPE & respiratory protection applicable to the nature & risk

of the ACM

An asbestos management plan is developed, maintained & reviewed

at least every 5 yrs

Obtain a copy of the clearance certificate after asbestos removal

an asbestos control removal plan to be developed with a discovery.

Top soil investigation to determine other 'hot spots' within the limit of

works.

Exposed ACM's to be dampened & covered pending removal by

licenced specialist.

'Wet' method of removal to be used where practiable.

Specialist removal conractor to provide appropriate decontamination

facilities.

Waste Tranfer station records maintained

WHS Act 2011

WHS Regulations 2011

NSW CoP: How to safely remove Asbestos

NSW CoP: Work health & safety consultation,

cooperation & coordination

AS/NZS 1716:2009 Selection,use and mainatenance of

respiratory protective devices

Moderate

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Appendix A3

Georgiou Environmental policy and ISO 14001 certification

Appendix A4

Sensitive Area Plans

Appendix A5

RMS incident classification and reporting procedure

Appendix A6

Georgiou nonconformity and corrective and preventative action procedure

Appendix A7

Georgiou auditing, review and inspection standard

Appendix A8

CEMP consultation with relevant agencies

CoA D4 - CEMP developed in consultation with relevant agencies Sub plan

Agency Form Date Received

Review Comment RMS / Contractor response

CEMP EPA Email 4th May 2018 Email response from EPA to Roads and Maritime.

It is not EPA policy to review or endorse construction environment management plans or their sub-plans. The EPA encourages the development of such plans to ensure that proponents have determined how they will meet their statutory obligations and designated environmental objectives. The EPA’s role is to set environmental objectives/requirements for environmental management, rather than being directly involved in the development of strategies to achieve those objectives/requirements.

No action required

CEMP OEH (Aboriginal heritage)

Email 11th July 2018

Email from Greater Sydney Branch OEH indicated that they would not be providing comments on the plans and this should not be taken as OEH support for the plans as the plans may still need to be assessed by the relevant consent authority.

No action required

CEMP OEH ROG Greater Sydney Region Planning

Email 6th August 2018

Email from the Greater Sydney Branch in OEH confirming that they have decided not to provide comments on the plans. This should not be taken as OEH support for the plans, and the plans may still need to be assessed by the relevant consent authority.

No action required

CEMP OEH (Heritage Division, as a delegate of the Heritage Council

Email 3rd August 2018

Email response from OEH, Heritage Division to Roads and Maritime

Vibration management guidance for heritage structures is specified by CoA C19 with reference to compliance

Noise and Vibration Management Plan and Heritage Management Plan have been reviewed



of NSW) with the German Standard DIN 4150-3 Structural Vibration – effects of vibration of structures. There is inconsistency between these plans for the management of this aspect of the project and this should be rectified prior to finalisation of the CEMP as well as the Heritage Management and Noise and Vibration Management sub plans.

and updated to ensure consistency across the all plans in accordance with CoA C19.

CEMP OEH (Heritage Division, as a delegate of the Heritage Council of NSW)



Section 2 project description should identify the significant historical archaeological remains uncovered during historical salvage including the 1814 barrel and box drains.

Section 2 of the CEMP has been updated to include these significant historical archaeological remains uncovered during historical salvage.

Sensitive Area Plans

OEH (Heritage Division, as a delegate of the Heritage Council of NSW)



Appendix A4 Sensitive Area Plans requires some information to show the location of noise and vibration monitoring receivers for heritage items. Greater clarity in this plan is also needed for managing historical archaeological sensitivity within different ‘archaeological zones’ during construction. This plan does not show or mention these archaeological zones, however this detail is critical to managing the project for no/go areas as works progress.

Appendix A4 Sensitive Area Plan has been updated to show vibration monitoring locations and archaeological zones.

CoA D5 (a) - Construction Traffic Management Sub-plan developed in consultation with the relevant council

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Traffic Hawkesbury City Council

Email 6th July 2018

It is noted that parking for workers other than accessing shops will not be permitted in the Windsor town centres and surrounding roads. It would be appreciated that this is maintained as general on-street parking is in high demand.

Noted by Georgiou


Email 6th July 2018

Stage 1 (p.13) refers to the removal and relocation of the 2 disabled parking spaces from the small car park to the existing eastern car park. Please advise if mobility access has been considered to and from the Wharf and the surrounding area.

Georgiou met with the proprietor of the Paddle Steamer, Mr Ian Burns. Mr Burns advised Georgiou that he would be able to provide notice for when he will have a passenger who requires mobility access. Georgiou will provide a means of getting the passengers down to the wharf. All other access to the wharf will be closed to the public as it will be a construction zone.


Email 6th July 2018

Stage 2 (p15-16) refers to the eastern car park and the Windsor Wharf area being closed off to pedestrians and general access. The plan does not stipulate the time frame that the closure will be in place. It appears that there will be no public access to the Wharf during this period.

There will be no public access to the wharf during this period.


Email 6th July 2018

Stage 2 (p15-16) refers to the Windsor Wharf area being closed and access for passengers wanting to

Mobility access is as per the detail above.

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access the Wharf to the Paddle Steamer will be from the western side of The Terrace and by utilising the underpass for the Bridge. Please ensure that the condition of the underpass is assessed first as RMS may need to undertake any necessary upgrade of this area or ongoing works are required. Furthermore if this underpass is to be used will it satisfy Mobility access to the Wharf.

The walkway has been assessed as suitable. It is noted that it is currently in use.


Email 6th July 2018

Section 5.1.7 (p25-26) refers to the Site compound and access to the Site which is located between the River and Wilberforce Road. The Ancillary Facility referred to in Appendix C should be referred to in this section explaining the movement of vehicles and in particular the movement of heavy vehicles for the Stock pile site. It appears from the Diagram in Appendix C that access at Wilberforce Road will be ingress only, with egress onto Freemans Reach Road. It is noted from the Pavement diagram that Freemans Reach Road will be upgraded as also indicated in the Minutes from the meeting held on 31 May 2018 Section 6. Until this section of Freemans Reach Road (to Ch 115) is reconstructed, please ensure that this section of road provides a satisfactory level of service for motorists and does not deteriorate due to the nature of vehicles utilising the Ancillary-Stock Pile site.. This section of road will be picked up as part of the dilapidation report and needs to be monitored by the Contractor/RMS.

Noted by Georgiou

CoA D5 (b) - Construction Flora and Fauna Management Sub-plan developed in consultation with the OEH and DPI (Fishing and Aquaculture)

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Flora and Fauna

DPI Fisheries

Email 9th July 2018

Email response from DPI Fisheries to Roads and Maritime identified that DPI fisheries reviewed the Flora and Fauna Management Plan and had no objections to the plan or any amendments to request.

No action required

Flora and Fauna

OEH ROG Greater Sydney Region Planning



No action required

CoA D5 (c) - Construction Noise and Vibration Management Sub-plan developed in consultation with the EPA

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Noise and Vibration

EPA Email 4th May 2018

Email response from EPA to Roads and Maritime.


No action required

Noise and Vibration

OEH Heritage Division as a delegate of the Heritage council of NSW

Email 3rd August Email response from OEH, Heritage Division to Roads and Maritime

Vibration management guidance for heritage structures is specified by CoA C19 with reference to compliance with the German Standard DIN 4150-3 Structural Vibration – effects of vibration of structures. There is inconsistency between these plans for the management of this aspect of the project and this should be rectified prior to finalisation of the CEMP as well as the Heritage Management and Noise and Vibration Management sub plans.

Noise and Vibration Management Plan and Heritage Management Plan have been reviewed and updated to ensure consistency across the all plans in accordance with CoA C19.

Noise and Vibration

OEH Heritage Division as a delegate of the

Email 3rd August Section 4 of the Subplan sets out the existing environment and buildings where noise and vibration receivers have been established. There appear to be 11 receivers on heritage listed buildings. These are mapped in Appendix 4. The Assessment of the type of noise and vibration scenarios anticipated by this

The sensitive area plans (Appendix A4 CEMP) have been updated to include potential vibration

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project are discussed in Section 7 and the Construction Vibration assessment is included in Section 7.3. The sub plan requires some additional detail and clarifications around the management of exceedances in the structural vibration monitoring and detail should be included for all heritage items including the brick barrel drain.

monitoring locations.

Section 7.5 and 9.3.2 of the CNVMP has been updated to provide further detail on vibration monitoring and the management of exceedances.

CoA D5 (d) – Soil and Water Quality Management Sub-plan developed in consultation with the OEH, EPA, DPI (Fishing and Aquaculture) and NOW

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Soil and Water

OEH ROG Greater Sydney Region Planning



No action required

Soil and Water

EPA Email 4th May 2018 Email response from EPA to Roads and Maritime.


No action required

Soil and Water

DPI

Fisheries

Email 9th July 2018 Email response from DPI Fisheries to Roads and Maritime identified that DPI fisheries reviewed the Soil and Water Quality Management Plan and had no objections to the plan or any amendments to request.

No action required

Soil and Water

Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) –

Email 27th July 2018 Letter response to Roads and Maritime from the Manager, Water Regulation Branch (East), Natural Resources Access Regulator to advise that the Construction Environmental Management Plan and specifically Appendix B4 Soil and Water Management Sub-Plan documents adequately satisfy the

No action required

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previously NOW NRAR requirements.

CoA D5 (e) – Construction Heritage Management Sub-plan developed in consultation with registered Aboriginal stakeholders

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Heritage OEH (Aboriginal heritage)

Email 11th July 2018

Email from the Greater Sydney Branch in OEH indicated that they would not be providing comments on the plans and this should not be taken as OEH support for the plans as the plans may still need to be assessed by the relevant consent authority.

No action

Heritage OEH Heritage Division as a delegate of the Heritage council of NSW

Email 3rd August Email from the OEH Heritage Division:

CEMP Heritage Management Subplan: This Subplan is designed to provide guidance to manage heritage for the project during construction. However, as currently drafted, it is unclear from the onset that the subplan includes management of built heritage items listed on the State Heritage Register within Thompson Square Conservation Area. Notably the built environment (SHR Thompson Square conservation Area) is not discussed until section This needs resolution. Overall there needs to be greater links to relevant heritage management documents supporting this project, including the Strategic Conservation Management Plan (SCMP). This subplan also needs to include a plan which shows all heritage items relevant to the project boundary, not just archaeologically significant areas and zones.

Management measures for built heritage are detailed at length in Table 6-2, for all heritage items identified in the MCoAs, which links directly to the SCMP.

Specific construction measures, such as noise and vibration monitoring and mitigation are contained in the specific sub-plans.

Paragraph mentioning the Conservation Area and built heritage added to Section 1.

Relevant plans of heritage items from the SCMP have been inserted in Section 1

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Email 3rd August Section 6 - Built Heritage:

• Additional background text is needed in this section before Table 6-2.

• Table 7-1 (ID HH8) monitoring and inspection requirements need to be consistent with the

supporting Noise and Vibration management subplan.

Paragraph added before the table.

Note added under HH7


Email 3rd August Historical Archaeology:

• Section 5 requires further discussion of significance for remains identified during testing. It should also identify how the barrel drain will be managed other than through archival recording as stated in Section 6.4.2. No mention of its protection is made. This is inconsistent with the understood approach to manage the item.

• Section 6.4.2 There should be a section at the front of section 6.4.2 summarising the management approach to archaeology in addition to detail in Table 6-4.

• It is not clear that unexpected finds require notification under s146 of the Heritage Act 1977.

Section 6.5.4 added re barrel and box drains

Paragraph added.

While notification will occur as a matter of course in accordance with the Incident Management Procedure, it is arguable that the Detailed Salvage Strategy, Strategic Conservation Management Plan and other project documentation has given RMS “reasonable grounds” to believe the Heritage Council is aware of the location of and relics (Heritage Act section

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146(a).


Email 3rd August Section 6 - Maritime Archaeology:

• Section 6.4.3: Further detail is required around management post initial salvage works including ongoing monitoring commitments which are not outlined in this subplan. These require inclusion as these will form part of the ongoing management of maritime heritage resources throughout the life of this project.

• It is unclear if Maritime expected finds (archaeological relics) are included in the current protocol. They must be included as for terrestrial finds

Section 6.5.3 (previously Section 6.4.3) has been updated to include ongoing monitoring commitments as outlined in the Maritime DSS. Mitigation measure MA4 has also been included in Table 7.1.

The RMS Standard Management Procedure – Unexpected Heritage Items (Appendix E) will be followed for any newly exposed maritime remains. This has been updated throughout the CHMP.


Email 3rd August Appendix A: Heritage Education and Training package. Detailed comments are provided in the Annexure around this. It is recommended these aspects are addressed in the revised subplan to provide greater clarity to this package.

Suggested comments have been addressed in the Heritage Education and Training package.

Heritage Registered Aboriginal stakeholders

Email 10th July Email from Justine Coplin (Darug Custodian Aboriginal Corporation) acknowledged that she had received and reviewed the plan and had had no review comments regarding the content of the

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Email 16th July Email from Barry Corr with review comments on the Heritage Management Sub Plan.

• Page 13, I am not mentioned in the list of RAPs.

• There are no page numbers in Appendix A AAJV Heritage Education and Training Package.

These comments have been addressed.


Email 13th July Email from John Reilly (Darug Tribal Aboriginal Corp) acknowledged that he received the plan and had no review comments regarding the content of the document.

No action required


Email 2nd July Email from Desmond Dyer (Darug Aboriginal Landcare) acknowledged that he received the plan and had no review comments regarding the content of the document.

No action required

Appendix B1

Construction traffic management sub plan

Appendix B2

Construction flora and fauna management sub plan

Appendix B3

Construction noise and vibration management sub plan

Appendix B4

Construction soil and water quality management sub plan

Appendix B5

Construction heritage management sub plan

Appendix B6

Construction air quality management sub plan

Appendix B7

Construction waste management sub plan

Appendix B8

Construction contaminated land management plan

Appendix B9

Coal tar management plan

Appendix B10

Construction acid sulfate soils management plan

Appendix B11

Vegetation management plan

Appendix B12

Pollution incident response management plan

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