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5.6 Socio-Economic 53 5.6.1 Social amenity and private land 53 5.6.2 Employment 54 5.6.3 Local economic activity 54
6.0 Environmental Management 54 6.1 Hours of Work 54
6.1.1 Construction Hours of Work 54 6.1.2 Impulsive or Tonal Noise Emissions 54 6.1.3 Permission for Varied Construction Hours 54 6.1.4 Out of Hours Protocol 55
6.2 Environmental Management Controls 55 6.3 Roles and Responsibilities 60 6.4 Training and Awareness 62
6.4.1 General Project Induction 62 6.4.2 Visitor Induction 63 6.4.3 Job Specific Environmental Training 63 6.4.4 Training records 63
6.5 Community and Stakeholder Consultation 64 6.5.1 Consultation at the EA stage 64 6.5.2 Consultation at the construction stage 64 6.5.3 Landowner Consultation 64
The Roads Act 1993, commenced on 1 July 1993 and superseded the roads provisions of the Crown and Other Roads Act 1990, the State Roads Act 1986, the Local Government Act 1919, the Public Gates Act 1901 the Width of Roads and Lanes Act 1902 and the Traffic Safety (Lights and Hoardings) Act 1951.
It sets out procedures for opening and closing public roads, and establishes the authorities responsible for roads, i.e. the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS), the council of a local government area, Lord Howe Island Board or Crown Lands on behalf of the Minister Administering the Crown Lands Act 1989.
Of relevance to this project, the Roads Act 1993 sets out:
- the rights of persons who own land adjoining a public road to have access to the public road
- the procedures for the opening and closing of a public road
- regulations for the carrying out of various activities on public roads.
3.2.14 Road Transport (Registration) Regulation 2007
Any vehicle which exceeds the overall dimensions of vehicles as defined in the Road Transport (Registration)
Regulation 2007 is considered over‐dimension. The Regulation defines the width, height, length and some
internal dimensions of vehicles. Vehicles which are overheight, oversize or overmass are subject to special
operating conditions. This Regulation contains information for operators of these vehicles, including:
- Permit notices;
- B Double, Road Train & 4.6 metre high vehicle route maps;
- Route assessment guidelines;
- Permit Conditions booklet;
- Road occupancies and development information; and
- Overheight vehicles ‐ specific information for operators.
A vehicle is overheight if, together with its load, it is more than 4.3 metres high. Special conditions apply to
overheight vehicles in NSW. Operators must know the height of their vehicle along with its load before they leave
the depot.
3.2.15 Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW) No 42a
The object of this Law is to establish a national scheme for facilitating and regulating the use of heavy vehicles on
roads in a way that—
a) promotes public safety; and
b) manages the impact of heavy vehicles on the environment, road infrastructure and public amenity; and
c) promotes industry productivity and efficiency in the road transport of goods and passengers by heavy
vehicles; and
d) encourages and promotes productive, efficient, innovative and safe business practices.
Heavy vehicle operations are regulated under the Heavy Vehicle National Law and National Regulations by the
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). In respect of other areas of heavy vehicle operations including
compliance and enforcement, vehicle standards, road access and permits, Roads and Maritime Services
performs services on behalf of the NHVR.
3.2.16 Local Government
Under the provisions of the EP&A Act, Local Environmental Plans (LEPs) and Regional Environmental Plans
(REPs) are prepared by a Local Government Council. An LEP defines some of the rules relating to the
development of an area or a particular site. It contains information on the zoning of land and any special
provisions relating to the development of the land. An LEP is enforceable after it is published in the Government
Gazette (i.e. “gazetted”) by the NSW Minister for Planning. Typically, LEPs and REPs have provisions that protect
C17 d) ensure that environmental auditing is undertaken in accordance with the
Proponent’s EMS(s);
C17 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 condition C1;
C17 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
C17 g) be consulted in responding to the community concerning the
environmental performance of the Project where the resolution of points
of conflict between the Proponent and the community is required.
Table 3 Statement of Commitments
Objective SoC
Ref # Commitment Timing Resource
CEMP/Sub-Plan
reference
Proposal Overall
Ensure the
adequacy and
compliance of
environmental
management
measures.
PO1 Designated environmental
personnel will be appointed
to monitor the performance
of the environmental
management measures of
the Proposal.
Prior to and
during
construction
Section 7.0
Construction Management
Management
systems in place for
protection of
environment.
CM1 A CEMP will be developed
in consultation with the
NSW Office of Environment
and Heritage to manage
environmental issues
assessed and implement
identified mitigation and
management measures
where required.
Prior to
construction
This CEMP
CM2 The proponent will direct its contractors to carry out the project in accordance with the CEMP.
During construction
N/A
Minimise impacts on human amenity as a result of construction hours.
CM3 Construction works would typically be undertaken between 7 am and 6 pm, seven days a week for 28 days and then 9 days off, except in the following instances where extended construction hours may occur when:
B1 Equipment storage areas and stockpile areas will be located away from riparian zones, within existing cleared agricultural or otherwise degraded lands.
- As necessary, clearing
of native riparian
vegetation at
watercourses will be
avoided.
- As necessary, clearing
of native vegetation
within road reserves
will be avoided.
During construction
Biodiversity Management Plan
B2 In specified areas, construction activities would operate in a reduced ROW of not more than 20 m.
During construction
Table 9, Table 10 of the EA
Biodiversity Management Plan
B3 In specified areas, strategies will be developed for re-using vegetation that has been removed from the ROW in rehabilitation works.
During construction
Table 9, Table 10 of the EA
Biodiversity Management Plan
B4 Diesel vehicles used in construction will be fitted with spark arresters; fire extinguishers and personnel trained in fire fighting will be on-hand during construction (inc. welding operations) to minimise risks of accidental fires.
During Construction
HR8 and HR9
Minimise the spread and/or establishment of weeds.
B5 Any excavated material containing weeds will not be stored near waterways or existing stands of native vegetation.
During construction
Biodiversity Management Plan
B6 Noxious weeds in areas disturbed by construction activities will be managed for a minimum of two years post completion.
Operation N/A
B7 Following clearing and grading, all vehicles entering the ROW will undergo washdown in established quarantine zones to minimise weed spreading risks.
B8 Weed management measures will be developed for incorporation into the CEMP, taking into consideration:
- Liaison with
landowners regarding
any locally occurring
weed management
issues or existing
management
arrangements.
- Use native plant
materials
(uncontaminated by
weeds) for mulching
on disturbed soil
surfaces.
Prior to construction
Biodiversity Management Plan
Minimise impacts to hollow dependent and other fauna in identified sensitive woodland areas.
B9 Where required, the removal of trees for the construction of the pipeline shall occur outside of the known breeding periods of native fauna with the potential to occur in the area.
Where this is not possible, trees containing hollows will be inspected by a suitably qualified ecologist prior to clearing in the ROW for the presence of native fauna, particularly threatened species. Fauna found nesting will be relocated to suitable adjacent habitat.
During construction
Figures 10A-10J of the EA
Biodiversity Management Plan
B10 Stands of vegetation in identified sensitive woodland areas in the ROW containing hollow bearing trees will be cleared using a two stage clearing process with adjacent non-hollow bearing trees to be cleared first.
During construction
Table 9, Table 10 of the EA
Biodiversity Management Plan
B11 Logs, dead trees and other habitat features in identified sensitive woodland areas will be relocated from the area of clearing to provide habitat in adjacent areas where feasible and practical during construction. Habitat features will be reinstated within the ROW, following construction.
B12 In those areas where hollow bearing trees have been removed, and in consultation with an ecologist, nest boxes (as necessary) will be fixed to suitable retained vegetation, in a way that does not damage the tree. Where practical, and safe, hollows that are felled in timbered areas will be recycled by strapping them to trees adjacent to the project footprint, in consultation with OEH.
During construction and operation
Figures 10A-10J of the EA
Biodiversity Management Plan
Minimise impacts to native fauna species.
B13 Designated personnel will survey the open construction trench ahead of construction works daily. Any trapped fauna species will be relocated. Additional measures to protect fauna during construction, including the provision of fauna refuges will be further explored.
During construction
Biodiversity Management Plan
B14 Manage earthworks using temporary fencing to exclude access to the trench by livestock and larger native wildlife and minimise the length of open trench at any one time.
During construction
Biodiversity Management Plan
Minimise biodiversity impacts from operation of the proposal.
B15 An Operational Environmental Management Plan, detailing revegetation techniques to be employed following construction, will be developed for operation and maintenance of the Proposal
Operation N/A
B16 Operations and maintenance staff will be informed of the importance of any reinstated habitat to ensure that it is not removed as part of access maintenance during the operation of the pipeline.
Operation N/A
Offset the residual impacts of the Proposal on biodiversity, particularly on Box Gum woodland and habitat for threatened species
B17 Prior to any construction works the APA will develop an offset strategy in consultation with OEH and other relevant stakeholders, which considers impacts on threatened species and endangered ecological
Prior construction
Remaining unlisted vegetation indicated in Table 2 of the Submissions Report.
so as to ensure an improvement in biodiversity values in the area in the long term.
communities. The offset strategy will be informed by the results of confirmatory native vegetation classification undertaken in specified areas. This offset strategy will include an area of remnant vegetation, to offset the impacts on cleared vegetation communities and hollow-bearing trees. The legal mechanism(s) to ensure its conservation in perpetuity will be detailed within this offset strategy
Minimise potential impacts on raptor species.
B18 Any trees containing previously unidentified raptors nests must not be removed without prior liaison with OEH.
Prior to and during construction
Biodiversity Management Plan
Minimise potential impacts from loss of hollow bearing trees.
B19 As part of clearing operations, all hollow-bearing trees to be cleared (identified within Appendix B-E of the EA) will be detailed with information on species, diameter at breast height and number and diameter of hollows recorded. This information will be used to inform the location and appropriateness of the placement of nest boxes in consultation with OEH.
During construction
Biodiversity Management Plan
Minimise potential impacts upon fish species
B20 Procedures will developed, for inclusion in the CEMP, to manage any fish (such as capture and relocation) that may be affected during the pipeline construction
Prior to and
during
construction
Biodiversity Management Plan
Soils and Geology
Minimise scour
impacts
S1 Scour protection will be
installed in creek bank
areas at risk of erosion as
necessary.
Pre-
Construction
and
Construction
GS4
Minimise loss of top soil.
S2 Erosion and sediment management controls will be prepared as part of the CEMP to manage and minimise erosion and control sediment impacts associated with the construction of the pipeline. Controls will be continually maintained in good working
Pre-
Construction
and
Construction
Managing Urban
Stormwater: Soils and
Construction
(Landcom,
2004)
APIA Code
GS1 to GS15 and Surface and Groundwater Management Plan
will be developed according to local soil type and be documented in the CEMP.
Pre-
Construction
and
Construction
Managing Urban
Stormwater: Soils and
Construction
(Landcom,
2004)
APIA Code
Surface and Groundwater
Minimise pollution to
surface and
groundwater
SG1 Soil and water management measures will be implemented during the construction phase through the CEMP. Management measures will incorporate prevention strategies and a spill response procedure including aspects such as:
EH1 Where heritage items are not directly impacted, care will be taken to not disturb them. This will include briefing of the construction works team to protect such assets during the construction phase, minimising access and clear delineation of items including fencing and signage would be provided where necessary in consultation with a heritage specialist. Identified heritage items will be clearly marked on construction plans.
Pre-
Construction
and
Construction
Aboriginal
Heritage
Management Plan
EH2 All personnel working on site would receive training in their responsibilities under the Heritage Act, 1977. Site-specific training will be given to workers when working in the vicinity of identified heritage items.
Pre-
Construction
and
Construction
Aboriginal
Heritage
Management Plan
EH3 Should heritage items be uncovered during works, all works in the vicinity of the find would cease until specialist heritage advice is obtained.
Pre-
Construction
and
Construction
Aboriginal
Heritage
Management Plan
Noise and Vibration
Minimise the impact
of construction and
operation noise and
vibration on
surrounding
residents and
property.
NV1 Construction noise and vibration management strategies will be outlined in the CEMP. Construction and operation measures will include:
NV3 Blasting areas will be identified and management procedures defined in the CEMP in accordance with AS2187.
Pre-
Construction
and
Construction
AS2187
NV4 Blasting events would be carried out, in consultation with NSW EPA, to facilitate airblast overpressure not exceeding 115dB (Linear Peak) and ground vibration peak particle velocity not exceeding 5 millimetres per second (peak particle velocity) when measured at the nearest residential premise.
During
construction
ANZEC
Technical
Basis for
Guidelines
to Minimise
Annoyance
Due to
Blasting
Overpress
ure and
Ground
Vibration
(1990)
Traffic and Transport
Minimise impact on road networks.
TT1 The preparation of crossing
plans will be undertaken in
consultation with the
appropriate road authority.
During
construction
AS 1742.3
RTA TD
2006-05
Traffic Management Plan
TT2 Any oversized or over weight loads will be transported in accordance with RMS requirements.
During
construction
Road Transport (Mass, Loading and Access) Regulations 2005
Traffic Management Plan
TT3 Unless otherwise agreed, the RMS requirements relating to potential impacts upon the Classified Roads within the Proposal will be complied with during construction.
Minimise reduction in air quality from dust and particulate matter.
AQ1 Working practices will be
managed to minimise
nuisance dust.
During
construction
AQ1 to AQ7 and
AQ10
AQ2 Blasting will be conducted at appropriate times, with consideration of site conditions and sensitive receivers.
During
construction
AS2187 N/A
AQ3 The burning of material on site will be prohibited, except under the instruction of emergency services.
During
construction
AQ8
AQ4 Vehicles will be maintained to ensure emissions are kept to the minimum practicable.
During
construction
Australian Design Rules and relevant manufacturer specifications
AQ15
Containment of gas within the pipeline.
AQ5 Regular maintenance checks will be undertaken and a system to continuously monitor the pipeline will be in place.
During
operation
AS 2885.3 N/A
Visual Amenity
Maintain visual amenity along the ROW.
V1 Revegetation will be carried out in accordance with the APIA Code.
During
Construction
and
Operation
APIA Code Biodiversity
Management Plan
Land Use
Minimise land use conflicts.
LU1 Construction scheduling will be mindful of avoiding seasonal constraints associated with existing land use activities.
Pre-
Construction
and
Construction
N/A
Minimise land use conflicts.
LU2 The proponent will endeavour to negotiate with each landowner terms and conditions relating to construction activities on their land, which may include:
- Access;
- Weed management;
- Crop control; and
- Livestock security.
Pre-
Construction
and
Construction
Access to Crown
Lands
LU3 APA will consult with DoL regarding Crown Lands traversed by the pipeline,
including a status check of any Aboriginal Land Claims within the Proposal. As necessary, easements will be acquired pursuant to the Pipelines Act which provides for notice of the proposed easement to be provided to DoL. For any areas of temporary occupation of Crown Lands outside the easement a licence will be obtained under the Crown Lands Act 1989.
Lands Act
1989
Socio-economic
Minimise impact of pipeline easement on landowners.
SE1 APA will continue negotiations with landowners regarding construction activities, and compensation commensurate to inconvenience and damage caused.
Pre-
Construction
N/A
3.4 Approvals, Permits and Licenses
Table 4 presents the additional approvals, permits and licenses required for the Project under State legislation.
b) at no time on public holidays, unless prior approval received from DP&E and works are carried out in
accordance with the Out of Hours Work Protocol identified within Section 6.1.4.
4.3.19 Impulsive or Tonal Noise Emissions
In accordance with the Conditions of Project Approval, activities resulting in impulsive or tonal noise emission
(such as rock blasting, 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.
4.3.20 Permission for Varied Construction Hours (Out of hours works)
The hours of construction may be varied with the prior written approval of the Director-General. Any request to alter the hours of construction shall be:
a) considered on a case-by-case basis;
b) accompanied by details of the nature and need for activities to be conducted during the varied
construction hours and any other information necessary to reasonably determine that activities
undertaken during the varied construction hours will not adversely impact on the acoustic amenity of
receptors in the vicinity of the site; and
c) commenced only affected residential receivers are informed of the timing and duration of work approved
under this condition at least 48 hours before that work commences.
The construction phase is likely to create a minor short-term positive impact on local employment and at the peak
of the project it is expected that there will be a workforce of approximately 50 personnel. Most of the roles in the
construction stage are for the pipeline specialists who need specialist skills such as high-pressure pipeline
welding brought in by companies from outside the area. There are some opportunities for more generalist local
and Indigenous labour to work on aspects of the pipeline such as clearing and grading of the land. Local
communities in the area of this project are generally employed in a range of industries, such as manufacturing
and construction with skilled tradespeople in high demand and may be available for some of the more general
work.
5.6.3 Local economic activity
Due to the proximity of the works to Cootamundra and Young as well as Junee and Harden it is anticipated that
the Project has the potential to generate some positive local economic activity during the construction period.
Some of this activity will include the use of local rental accommodation for the out-of-town construction crew,
procurement of various goods and services such as food, fuel and other supplies to support the workers, as well
as the potential use of local facilities and infrastructure. Access to local facilities for equipment and pipe delivery
and then material storage may be required during the construction phase. It is expected that overall all these
activities will contribute positively to local economic activity and be consequently seen as beneficial to the local
surrounding communities.
6.0 Environmental Management
6.1 Hours of Work
6.1.1 Construction Hours of Work
In accordance with the Conditions of Project Approval, construction activities will be undertaken on a standard
industry work cycle during the following standard daytime construction hours2:
a) 7:00am to 6:00pm daily for a maximum period of 28 days at a time, separated by a minimum respite
period of nine days; and
b) at no time on public holidays, unless prior approval received from DP&E and works are carried out in
accordance with the Out of Hours Work Protocol identified within Section 6.1.4.
6.1.2 Impulsive or Tonal Noise Emissions
In accordance with the Conditions of Project Approval, activities resulting in impulsive or tonal noise emission
(such as rock blasting, pile driving) shall only be undertaken:
d) between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday;
e) between the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday; and
f) 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.
6.1.3 Permission for Varied Construction Hours
The hours of construction may be varied with the prior written approval of the Director-General. Any request to alter the hours of construction shall be:
a) considered on a case-by-case basis;
b) accompanied by details of the nature and need for activities to be conducted during the varied
construction hours and any other information necessary to reasonably determine that activities
undertaken during the varied construction hours will not adversely impact on the acoustic amenity of
receptors in the vicinity of the site; and
2 This does not apply in the event of a direction from police or other relevant authority for safety reasons, in an emergency to
prevent loss of life or to prevent environmental harm.
AQ12 Locally produced goods and services would be procured where feasible to reduce transport fuel
emissions.
AQ13 All vehicles and equipment will be regularly serviced, as per manufactures instructions and
maintained in proper working order.
Geology and Soils
GS1 Erosion and sediment control structures (such as a sediment fence) will be constructed so that they are on the downslope side of the construction ROW and stockpiles, to prevent sediment entering watercourses or waterbodies.
GS2 Stockpiles of trench material shall be located a minimum of 10m outside of watercourses or drainage areas and protected from potential flooding as far as practicable.
GS3 Erosion and sediment control structures will be inspected and reinstated if required as part of the daily inspection checklist, especially following heavy or prolonged rainfall events or following heavy traffic use to ensure their effectiveness.
GS4 Scour protection will be installed in creek bank areas at risk of erosion due to creek crossing works.
GS5 Vehicles access to the work area is to be minimised and restricted to designated tracks in order to minimise soil compaction and damage to the land
GS6 Vegetation and topsoil cleared during the clear and grade activity will be stockpiled on the 'working' side of the construction ROW
GS7 Trench spoil will be segregated from the topsoil and stored on the 'trench' side of the construction ROW.
GS8 Only certified clean bedding and padding materials will be imported for laying around the pipe. Any imported fill material will be sourced from a reputable (preferably local) supplier, be weed and disease free and have a letter or certification from the supplier showing it has been sourced from approved natural quarry materials. A copy of the weed and disease free statement, certification from the supplier showing it has been sourced from approved natural quarry materials is to be kept on file.
GS9 Only subsoil shall be returned to the trench during backfilling. Topsoil will not be used as padding material and remain undisturbed until reinstatement
GS10 Backfill will be compacted to a level consistent with surrounding soils and to a relative density sufficient to prevent further settlement under natural moisture and load conditions
GS11 Excess spoil shall not be spread within the ROW
GS12 A Rehabilitation Plan will be developed for the Project which will include the following: - Rehabilitation of exposed soils will be undertaken as soon as practicable following disturbance
in order to stabilise the exposed soils. - Disturbed grassed areas will be restored by an application of suitable fertilizers and a seed
mixture accepted by the landholder, to reduce the loss of topsoil from erosion. - Erosion and sediment control structures are to be retained during reinstatement until
vegetation is clearly established. - Soil surfaces that have been compacted due to construction activities, such as ROW traffic or
storage areas, will be ripped to allow the topsoil to bind with the subsoil, increase water infiltration, promote regeneration and prevent rilling.
- Final reinstatement of the ROW shall proceed at a rate comparable with the pipe lowering-in and shall be carried out at a suitable time that will facilitate an effective seed strike, and will be subject to weather conditions.
- Soil surfaces will be re-profiled to original or stable contours, re-establishing surface drainage lines and other land features. Site specific stabilisation measures may be necessary to prevent slumping or erosion
- Requirements for reseeding and fertiliser will be approved by the landowner on a land parcel basis
- Stockpiled topsoil containing the existing seed bank will be respread over the rehabilitation area and prompt reseeding and revegetation of the ROW will be undertaken after construction.
- Topsoil will be reused in areas as close as possible to its source location to maximise the benefits available from the existing seed bank.
- If weather conditions prevent the prompt reseeding of the ROW, controls will be put in place to manage erosion and sedimentation until such time reseeding can occur
- Regular inspections will be undertaken during the pipeline construction maintenance period and operation phases to monitor for trench subsidence. Erosion and sediment control measures (e.g. diversion berms, geotextile matting, silt fences and sediment basins) will be
installed as necessary. The erosion controls will be maintained for a period of 12 months to minimise erosion risk from the disturbed area. Post-construction erosion control management will be maintained as part of the defects liability period.
- Graded banks on a 2-3% grade will be constructed across the easement or mulched rip lines installed where the easement is perpendicular to the existing ground slope to reduce the potential for erosion. The spacing between the graded banks/ mulched rip lines will be determined by the gradient of the existing topography and range from 15 m to 40 m apart. The graded banks will also be located so as to outlet onto a stable surface.
- Vegetated filter traps will be established or other measures implemented quickly where possible to minimise erosion and offsite sedimentation.
- Weed management strategies will be implemented in newly rehabilitated areas to control weed infestation and propagation for the duration of the defects liability period.
- Appropriate endemic and native grass and low shrub species will be used for revegetation wherever possible particularly those that will provide future habitat for endangered fauna.
- A program of seed collection will be implemented to bolster endemic and native seed stores which can be later used for final rehabilitation works.
- Felled vegetation must be removed from site. Rehabilitation measures specific to water crossings as provided in Control #W11 in the SGWMP.
Additional sediment and erosion controls specific for water crossings, trenching and hydrostatic testing are provided in the Surface and Groundwater Management Plan.
Visual Amenity
V1 Revegetation will be carried out in accordance with the APIA Code. This requirement to be incorporated into the Rehabilitation Plan.
Waste Management
WS1 The management of waste will follow the below hierarchy:
1) Avoidance.
2) Re-use.
3) Recycle (resource recovery).
4) Disposal.
WS2 Excavated soils, slurries, dusts and sludges associated with the project will be treated and reused or
recycled on site wherever possible to minimise the need for treatment or disposal of those materials
outside the site.
WS3 All waste materials removed from the site shall only be directed to a waste management facility or
premises lawfully permitted to accept the materials.
WS4 Waste generated outside the site is not to be received at the site for storage, treatment, processing,
reprocessing, or disposal on the site, except as expressly permitted by a licence under the
Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, if such a licence is required in relation to that
waste.
WS5 All liquid and/or non-liquid waste generated on the site shall be assessed and classified in
accordance with Waste Classification Guidelines (DECCW, 2009), or any superseding document.
WS6 All waste material is not to be left or buried onsite.
WS7 The site will be kept free of litter and waste and adequate sized refuse containers or skip bins are
available.
WS8 All construction areas are to be maintained in an orderly and hygienic standard.
WS9 Bins or skips will be used as temporary storage for waste and collection of these wastes will be
periodic and are dependent on levels of waste generation
WS10 Waste storage areas are to be signposted and located away from sensitive areas, drainage lines
and watercourses.
WS11 Weeds are to be placed into a plastic lined skip bin and disposed of as landfill at a licensed waste
facility.
WS12 All general and regulated waste records including tip dockets and waste tracking certificates will be
retained for waste tracking purposes.
WS13 All construction personnel will be trained in waste management practices.
HR1 All staff will be trained in emergency response procedures and the Emergency Plan.
HR2 Flammable materials and ignition sources will be stored and handled as per instructions on Safety
Data Sheets.
HR3 Contractors undertaking drilling, cutting, grinding and welding operations will have access to a validated portable fire extinguisher.
HR4 Fire extinguishers will be provided and validated in all construction vehicles.
HR5 Smoking will only be permitted in designated smoking areas at the construction depot.
HR6 The construction ROW and surrounding area will be essentially free of combustible material prior to high risk construction activities such as welding or grinding.
HR7 Vehicles will be regularly checked to ensure that combustible materials such as grass and debris do not build up in areas where ignition may occur.
HR8 Works during the fire danger period and on total fire ban days involving the use of farm machinery, tractors, slashers, earth-moving, excavating or road making machines propelled by a heat engine within 9 metres of any crops, grass, stubble, weeds, undergrowth or other vegetation is permitted but only if the machinery: - Is free from faults and mechanical defects that could cause an outbreak of fire. - Is fitted with a spark arrester in working order (unless it is fitted with a turbocharger or an
exhaust aspirated air-cleaner). - There is a water furphy on hand with a water supply of at least 1000 litres in working order,
fully charged with water and maintained at the correct pressure. - Carries fire suppression equipment comprising at least one knapsack spray pump, in working
order, fully charged with water, with a capacity of not less than 9 litres. Note that the spark arrester, the knapsack spray pump and the water fire extinguisher referred to above must comply with the applicable Australian Standards.
HR9 For any hot works during a fire danger period the following fire mitigation methods apply: - The Contractor will contact the Rural Fire Service to advise them of the project. - A permit valid for use during the declared Fire Danger Period but not on Total Fire Ban Days
will be obtained by the Construction Contractor. - A fire-resistant shield, guard or blanket is in place to stop sparks, hot metal or slag. - An area at least 1.5 metres from the operation will be cleared of flammable material or wetted
down sufficiently to prevent the spread of fire. - A water supply e.g. furphy or water tanker of at least 1000 litres in working order will be on
hand at all times. - All vehicles will contain water spray knapsack containing at least 9 litres of water. - All cut-offs and hot materials from the operation will be placed in fire-proof receptacles. - A spotter who has the capacity and means to extinguish fire will be in attendance at all times. - The fire will be completely extinguished before the spotter leaves. If possible, hot works should be postponed on total fire ban days to minimise the risk of fire.
HR10 If unexpected contamination is encountered, the following procedure will be followed:
1. Stop work immediately
2. Report the discovery to the Construction Contractor Site Supervisor, who will seek advice
from a suitably qualified environmental consultant.
3. Seal off the area and contain any spread of contaminants.
4. Clear the affected area of the site to ensure there is nothing that could cause a fire or
explosion.
5. Await advice from the Construction Contractor Site Supervisor before recommencing
works.
- Fuel and chemical management controls are provided in the Surface and Groundwater Management Plan.
GS1 Erosion and sediment control structures (such as a sediment fence) will be constructed so that they are on the downslope side of the construction ROW and stockpiles, to prevent sediment entering watercourses or waterbodies.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Erosion and
sediment
control
structures are
located
downstream of
the ROW and
stockpiles.
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Manager
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GS2 Stockpiles of trench material shall be located a minimum of 10m outside of watercourses or drainage areas and protected from potential flooding as far as practicable.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No stockpiles
located within
10m of
watercourses
or drainage
areas.
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Manager
GS3 Erosion and sediment control structures will be inspected and reinstated if required as part of the daily inspection checklist, especially following heavy or prolonged rainfall events or following heavy traffic use to ensure their effectiveness.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Erosion and
sediment
control
structures are
intact and
effective.
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Manager
GS4 Scour protection will be installed in creek bank areas at risk of erosion due to creek crossing works.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Scour
protection
established
and effective.
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Manager
GS5 Vehicles access to the work area is to be minimised and restricted to designated tracks in order to minimise soil compaction and damage to the land
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No vehicles
outside
designated
paths.
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Manager
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GS8 Only certified clean bedding and padding materials will be imported for laying around the pipe. Any imported fill material will be sourced from a reputable (preferably local) supplier, be weed and disease free and have a letter or certification from the supplier showing it has been sourced from approved natural quarry materials. A copy of the weed and disease free statement, certification from the supplier showing it has been sourced from approved natural quarry materials is to be kept on file.
Construction Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
Records of
certification.
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
GS9 Only subsoil shall be returned to the trench during backfilling. Topsoil will not be used as padding material and remain undisturbed until reinstatement
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Topsoil
remains
undisturbed
until
reinstatement.
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Manager
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GS10 Backfill will be compacted to a level consistent with surrounding soils and to a relative density sufficient to prevent further settlement under natural moisture and load conditions
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Backfill is compacted to a level consistent with surrounding soils and to a relative density sufficient to prevent further settlement under natural moisture and load conditions
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction Contractor Project
Manager
GS11 Excess spoil shall not be spread within the ROW
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Evidence of
agreement with
land owner for
any excess
spoil disposed
onsite. All
other excess
spoil removed
from site. No
excess spoil
located within
the ROW.
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Manager
GS12 A Rehabilitation Plan will be developed for the Project which will include the following: - Rehabilitation of
exposed soils will be undertaken as soon as practicable following disturbance in order to stabilise
Pre-
construction
(development
of
Rehabilitation
Plan) and
Construction
(implementation
of
Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
Rehabilitation
Plan
developed and
implemented in
accordance
with the
described
control.
Pre-
construction
(development
of
Rehabilitation
Plan) and
Construction
(implementation
of
Notify
Independent
Environmental
Representative
and APA
Project
Manager if
there is no
Rehabilitation
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Manager
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areas will be restored by an application of suitable fertilizers and a seed mixture accepted by the landholder, to reduce the loss of topsoil from erosion.
- Erosion and sediment control structures are to be retained during reinstatement until vegetation is clearly established.
- Soil surfaces that have been compacted due to construction activities, such as ROW traffic or storage areas, will be ripped to allow the topsoil to bind with the subsoil, increase water infiltration, promote regeneration and prevent rilling.
- Final reinstatement of the ROW shall proceed at a rate comparable with the pipe lowering-in and shall be carried out at a suitable time that will facilitate an effective seed strike,
Rehabilitation
Plan)
Rehabilitation
Plan)
Plan in place
prior to
commencement
of construction.
Implementation
and
performance of
Rehabilitation
Plan to be
monitored in
accordance
with the Plan.
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- Soil surfaces will be re-profiled to original or stable contours, re-establishing surface drainage lines and other land features. Site specific stabilisation measures may be necessary to prevent slumping or erosion
- Requirements for reseeding and fertiliser will be approved by the landowner on a land parcel basis
- Stockpiled topsoil containing the existing seed bank will be respread over the rehabilitation area and prompt reseeding and revegetation of the ROW will be undertaken after construction.
- Topsoil will be reused in areas as close as possible to its source location to maximise the benefits available from the existing seed bank.
- If weather conditions
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prevent the prompt reseeding of the ROW, controls will be put in place to manage erosion and sedimentation until such time reseeding can occur
- Regular inspections will be undertaken during the pipeline construction maintenance period and operation phases to monitor for trench subsidence. Erosion and sediment control measures (e.g. diversion berms, geotextile matting, silt fences and sediment basins) will be installed as necessary. The erosion controls will be maintained for a period of 12 months to minimise erosion risk from the disturbed area. Post-construction erosion control management will be maintained as part of the defects liability period
- Graded banks on a 2-3% grade will be
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constructed across the easement or mulched rip lines installed where the easement is perpendicular to the existing ground slope to reduce the potential for erosion. The spacing between the graded banks/ mulched rip lines will be determined by the gradient of the existing topography and range from 15 m to 40 m apart. The graded banks will also be located so as to outlet onto a stable surface.
- Vegetated filter traps will be established or other measures implemented quickly where possible to minimise erosion and offsite sedimentation.
- Weed management strategies will be implemented in newly rehabilitated areas to control weed infestation and propagation for the duration of the defects liability period.
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- Appropriate endemic and native grass and low shrub species will be used for revegetation wherever possible particularly those that will provide future habitat for endangered fauna.
- A program of seed collection will be implemented to bolster endemic and native seed stores which can be later used for final rehabilitation works.
- Felled vegetation must be removed from site.
Rehabilitation measures specific to water crossings as provided in Control #W11 in the SGWMP.
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HR4 Fire extinguishers will be provided and validated in all construction vehicles.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Validated
portable fire
extinguisher in
all construction
vehicles.
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
HR5 Smoking will only be permitted in designated smoking areas at the construction depot.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No smoking
outside
designated
areas.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction Contractor Project
Manager
HR6 The construction ROW and surrounding area will be essentially free of combustible material prior to high risk construction activities such as welding or grinding.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No
combustible
material within
the
construction
ROW during
high risk
construction
activities.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction Contractor Project
Manager
HR7 Vehicles will be regularly checked to ensure that combustible materials such as grass and debris do not build up in areas where ignition may occur.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No grass or
debris on
vehicles.
Weekly
inspection
Weekly
checklist
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
HR8 Works during the fire danger period and on total fire ban days, involving the use of farm machinery, tractors, slashers, earth-moving, excavating or road making machines propelled by a heat engine within 9 metres of any crops, grass,
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Machinery
complies with
the described
requirements
in the control.
Weekly
inspection
during fire
danger period.
Weekly
checklist as
required
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Manager
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stubble, weeds, undergrowth or other vegetation is permitted but only if the machinery: - Is free from faults and
mechanical defects that could cause an outbreak of fire.
- Is fitted with a spark arrester in working order (unless it is fitted with a turbocharger or an exhaust aspirated air-cleaner).
- There is a water furphy on hand with a water supply of at least 1000 litres in working order, fully charged with water and maintained at the correct pressure.
- Carries fire suppression equipment comprising at least one knapsack spray pump, in working order, fully charged with water, with a capacity of not less than 9 litres.
Note that the spark arrester, the knapsack spray pump and the water fire extinguisher referred to above must comply with the
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NV7 Activities resulting in impulsive or tonal noise emission (such as rock blasting, 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.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No activities
resulting in
impulsive or
tonal noise
emission is
undertaken
outside
allowed hours.
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Manager
NV8 In the case of an activity that requires work to be undertaken outside the specified hours, written approval must be sought from the Director-General. Any request to alter the hours of construction shall
Prior to varied
hours of
construction
Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Written
approval from
the Director-
General is
obtained.
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
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T1 All vehicle movement to, around and from the construction site will be undertaken to minimise impacts on the environment and minimise risk to the safety of persons.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Record of
complaints,
investigations
and responses
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
T2 Ensure all vehicles are adequately maintained to meet Australian Road Rules and RMS standards so that safety is not compromised.
Construction Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
Record of
complaints,
investigations
and responses
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
T3 Ensure that deliveries and heavy transport movements are scheduled outside peak traffic hours where practicable.
Construction Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
No deliveries
or heavy
transport
movements
during peak
hours
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction Contractor Project
Manager
T4 Regularly inspect road condition for deterioration of pavement.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No evidence of
deterioration
attributable to
project works
Weekly
inspection
Weekly
checklist
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
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T5 Transport oversized equipment and machinery in accordance with the RMS guidelines for oversized movements and required permits obtained.
Construction Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
Evidence of
permits
obtained and
record of
oversized
vehicle
movements
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
T6 Implement appropriate signage to warn road users of the presence of construction vehicles as well as changes to normal traffic conditions.
Construction Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
Signage is in
place and no
traffic incidents
recorded
Weekly
inspection
Weekly
checklist
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
T7 Provide adequate onsite
parking and turning areas
for vehicles.
Construction Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
Construction
parking
restricted to
designated
areas
Weekly
inspection
Weekly
checklist
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
T8 Private vehicles of workers (including subcontractors) and visitors will access the site only via the designated access road and will be parked exclusively in the designated car park areas.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Parking
restricted to
designated
areas
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction Contractor Project
Manager
T9 Traffic Control Plans will be provided for approval by the Contractor’s accredited Traffic Control Provider.
At least 7 days
before activities
requiring traffic
control
Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
Record of
Traffic Control
Plans
Weekly
inspection
Weekly
checklist
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
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T10 Pre and post works dilapidation reports will be prepared by a licensed assessor for major access roads affected by the project. Impacts that are considered attributable to the project, as determined by the dilapidation reports following the construction phase of the project, will be remediated by APA. Areas of access to, or egress from the ROW will also be monitored and any repairs carried out upon completion of the works.
Pre and post
construction
Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
Records of
dilapidation
reports
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
T11 HDD or horizontal thrust
boring will be utilised
where the pipeline crosses
the following major
infrastructure:
- Henry Lawson Way
- Boorowa Street,
outside of Young
- Burley Griffin Way
- Cootamundra
Stokinbingal Road
- Southern Railway
Line
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No trenching
across major
infrastructure,
as listed in the
control.
Daily inspection
as required
Daily checklist
as required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
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T18 Where pipeline construction necessitates the partial closure of roads or traffic lanes during pipeline installation, temporary decking will be implemented if required to allow vehicles to traverse the open trench.
Construction Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
Record of
approved road
closure
permits.
Record of
Traffic Control
Plans
As required,
prior to road
closure
Weekly
checklist as
required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
Emergency Access
T19 Ensure that NSW Fire Brigades Guidelines for Emergency Vehicle Access Policy No 4 is followed during construction.
Construction Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
Evidence of
adherence to
Guidelines
Weekly
inspection
Weekly
checklist
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
T20 Ensure carriageways are wide enough (4 m) to allow emergency vehicles to easily negotiate them and provide sufficient room to allow vehicle crews to work with fire fighting equipment around the vehicle.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Trafficable
routes are
maintained at 4
m width or
greater
Weekly
inspection
Weekly
checklist
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
T21 Ensure turning areas are large enough to reduce the need for multipoint turns. The minimum turning radius will be no less than 11.3 m for general emergency vehicles.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Designated
turning radii
are 11.3 m or
greater
Weekly
inspection
Weekly
checklist
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
T22 Ensure carriageways are not obstructed by parked vehicles, stored goods, industrial bins etc.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Trafficable
routes are
clear of
obstruction
Weekly
inspection
Weekly
checklist
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
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T23 Ensure unobstructed height clearance of 4.5 m above all access ways.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
4.5 m
clearance
maintained
above all
access ways
Weekly
inspection
Weekly
checklist
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
T24 Ensure access ramps are no greater than 1:8. Ramps should not hinder vehicle response. Access ramps should have a smooth transition between the main ramp gradient and the entry/exit gradients. A minimum of 4.0 m long 1:15 transition grade is to be constructed for both ramp approach and departure where applicable.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Design
requirements
of ramps are
met
Weekly
inspection
Weekly
checklist
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
T25 Ensure that carriageway maintains structural adequacy and integrity when under load from an emergency vehicle. The hardness of the final carriageway surface will be constructed to withstand the static pressure exerted by tyres of an appliance which is not greater than 850kPa pressure.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No evidence of
deterioration
attributable to
project works
Weekly
inspection
Weekly
checklist
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
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T26 Ensure that all personnel are aware that the gas pipeline access corridor will serve as an alternative access/egress road that is designed for one way traffic and for light vehicles only.
Construction Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
Vehicular use
of the ROW is
explained in
the site
induction
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
Notification
T27 Public notification of progress and scheduling of works shall be undertaken so as to inform the community of any additional vehicles on the local road network.
Construction APA Land and
Environment
Manager
Evidence of
notification
maintained in
consultation log
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
APA Land and Environment Manager
T28 Stakeholders will be kept informed of works scheduling and any likely traffic related events for the project.
Construction APA Land and
Environment
Manager
Evidence of
notification
maintained in
consultation log
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
APA Land and Environment Manager
T29 Plan transport delivery and dispatch such as to avoid traffic flow interruption where practicable.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No complaints
or incidents
recorded
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
T30 Access to private property shall be maintained during construction unless otherwise agreed with the property owner in advance.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No complaints
or incidents
recorded
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
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T31 Where traffic interruption is foreseeable, consult and inform neighbours of the event.
Construction APA Land and
Environment
Manager
Evidence of
notification
maintained in
the project
communications
register
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
APA Land and Environment Manager
T32 Monitor and report to APA any incidents of damage or deterioration to public roads or easements associated with construction work activity.
Construction Construction
Contractor
Project Manager
Register of
incident reports
and dilapidation
survey reports
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
Operation of Vehicles and
Plant / Machinery
T33 Trucks will not queue up outside residential properties. No trucks will arrive on site or be permitted to queue near sensitive receivers prior to the 7:00 am start time unless required by road safety considerations.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No complaints
or incidents
recorded
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
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T34 All vehicles regularly used for the Project will be maintained in good working order.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Vehicles
maintained in
accordance with
manufacturers
requirements.
Records of
equipment
maintenance
logged in
vehicle
maintenance
registers
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
T35 Subject to safety requirements, trucks will not use exhaust brakes on site.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No complaints
or incidents
recorded
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
T36 Construction works would typically be undertaken between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, seven days a week for 28 days and then 9 days off. One exception to this is the transportation of plant, equipment and pipe by oversized trucks outside of hours as required by authorities for safety reasons.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Hours of works
maintained in
the construction
diary
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
T37 Reversing of vehicles and equipment, and use of horns will be minimised to prevent noise emissions to nearby sensitive receivers.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No complaints
or incidents
recorded
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
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T38 Where feasible and reasonable, replace “beeper” style reversing alarms with broad band variable level “quacker” reversing alarms or equivalent, ensuring that the OH&S legislation requirements are compiled with.
Construction Construction
Contractor
Project Manager
No complaints
or incidents
recorded
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
T39 Diesel vehicles used in construction will be fitted with spark arresters.
Construction Construction
Contractor
Project Manager
Spark arresters
on all diesel
vehicles
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
T40 Prior to clearing and grading, all vehicles entering the ROW will undergo washdown in established quarantine zones to minimise weed spreading risks.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Vehicle
washdown
register
maintained
Monthly
inspection
Weekly
checklist as
required
Construction Contractor Project
Manager
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- Re-establish riparian zone/grass cover as soon as back-filling and reinstatement has been completed.
- Watercourse banks will be restored to their original profiles.
- Topsoil will be respread over the area from which it was removed and seeding areas of disturbance outside of unfavourable conditions to mitigate against wind erosion.
- Replacing or introducing a surface layer of cobbles or rock over disturbed areas as rip-rap where required. Particular care will be taken to ensure that the material is replaced on the river bed to a depth
Pre-
construction
(development
of
Rehabilitation
Plan including
the water
crossing
controls)
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Rehabilitation
Plan developed
and
implemented in
accordance
with the
described
control.
Pre-construction
(development of
Rehabilitation
Plan including
the water
crossing
controls)
Notify Independent Environmental
Representative and APA Project
Manager if the Rehabilitation Plan
does not include the water crossing
controls described by W11.
Implementation and performance of
Rehabilitation Plan to be monitored
in accordance with the Plan.
Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
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equivalent to the original conditions and so that it is not likely to act as a barrier to the passage of aquatic fauna.
- Stabilising materials such as hydro mulch, jute matting or other suitable geotextile materials will be applied where necessary.
Trenching
W12 The pipeline will be installed by open trench with a minimum vertical clearance between the hard invert of the watercourse and the top of the pipeline of 2 m at major waterway crossings and 1.5 m at ephemeral crossings.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
The pipeline is
installed in
accordance
with the
described
controls (W12).
Daily during
watercourse
crossings.
Daily checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W13 All trenches will be immediately stabilised after the pipe has been laid and backfilled.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No trenches
are left
unstable
immediately
after
backfilling.
Daily
inspections
Daily checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
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W14 Where possible, all trench crossings of the waterways will be perpendicular to the alignment of the waterways at the crossing point.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
All trench
crossings of
the waterways
are be
perpendicular
to the
alignment of
the waterways
at the crossing
point.
Daily during
watercourse
crossings.
Daily checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W15 Flow diversion measures will be installed at the time of crossing. These measures include pumps to ensure that water can be moved from one side of trench to the other. Pumps are to have screened inlets to prevent the entrapment of aquatic fauna and outlet structures that are designed to avoid scouring of the channel.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Flow diversion
measures have
been
implemented
and operating
effectively.
Daily during
watercourse
crossings.
Daily checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W16 Trench excavation will stop short of the watercourse until the crossing work has been initiated.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Trenching does
not occur at the
watercourse
unless
watercourse
crossing
methods have
been
implemented.
Daily during
watercourse
crossings.
Daily checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
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W21 Hydrostatic test water discharge will only be undertaken where water designated for release into the environment is of a quality that is within relevant statutory water quality guidelines and after consultation (if appropriate) with the relevant landowner.
Post
construction
Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Relevant
statutory water
quality
guidelines.
As required. Weekly checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W22 During discharge of hydrotest water there must be no flooding or inundation of areas outside of the designated discharge zone and the water must drain away freely leaving no standing water.
Post
construction
Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Hydrotest
water is not
discharged in
to areas
outside the
designated
discharge
zone. No
standing water
remains after
discharge.
During and after
hydrostatic
testing.
Daily checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W23 Any discharge of hydrotest water will not result in soil erosion or sedimentation of land or water. Sediment control devices to remove suspended solids such as geotextile fabric filters or hay bales will be used.
Post
construction
Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No evidence of
erosion or
sedimentation
where
hydrotest
water has
been
discharged.
During and after
discharge of
hydrotest water.
Daily checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
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W24 Disposal of hydrotest water will be conducted in a manner that ensures there is no disposal to areas of native vegetation.
Post
construction
Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Evidence that
designated
discharge
areas avoid
native
vegetation, in
the Discharge
Plan.
Prior to
hydrotesting.
N/A – notify Independent
Environmental Representative and
APA Project Manager if the
Discharge Plan is not adequate.
Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
Trench, Pit and Wash Area
Dewatering (accumulated
rainwater within a trench or
pit)
W26 The removal and subsequent discharge of accumulated rainwater from the trench will not result in pollutants (such as sediment, saline, contaminated or acid sulphate affected water) being released to land or water.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Water test
documentation
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)
W27 Accumulated rainwater in a trench or a pit will be tested for pH and turbidity prior to being pumped. Levels of these parameters will not exceed those quoted within the ANZECC Water Quality Guidelines for Fresh & Marine Waters (ANZECC 2000) to protect the relevant beneficial use, specifically criteria applicable to Agricultural Water Supply (Irrigation) where TDS is required to be less than 3000 mg/L. Trench or pit water that fails to meet the criteria for Agricultural Water Supply (Irrigation) will be disposed by accredited liquid waste removers.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Written
evidence to
demonstrate
testing has
been
undertaken.
Where there
are
exceedances,
water exposed
by accredited
liquid waste
removers.
Prior to and
following
dewatering
Weekly checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)
W28 Accumulated rainwater in a trench or a pit will be disposed in a manner that will ensure no adverse impacts from sediment load or low dissolved oxygen levels to waterways. Water from trench de-watering will therefore be disposed to land via an energy-dissipating and sediment-trapping system (e.g. via grassed areas, straw bales or geotextile filter/fabrics) and will not be disposed directly into a waterway or result in flooding of the construction ROW. Prior to release, water quality will be visually checked for any adverse signs such as sheens and odour. If these are present, water will be collected in a holding tank for disposal to an appropriate licensed facility.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Energy-
dissipating and
sediment-
trapping
system is
established.
Water with
signs of
adverse water
quality is
collected in
holding tank
and disposed
to licensed
facility.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W29 Any accumulated rainwater from a trench or a pit discharged to land will have permission obtained from the relevant landholder/authority to discharge.
Pre-
construction
APA Land and
Environment
Manager
Written
evidence of
permission
from relevant
landholder /
authority.
As required Weekly checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)
W30 There will be no discharge of accumulated rainwater from a trench or a pit to stormwater systems.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No discharge
to stormwater
systems.
During
dewatering
Daily checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W31 Records will be kept of water sourcing and disposal of accumulated rainwater in a trench or a pit
Pre-
construction,
Construction
and Post
construction
Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Records of
water sourcing
and disposal.
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
Trench, Pit and Wash Area
Dewatering (accumulated
groundwater or perched
water within a trench or pit)
W32 The removal and subsequent discharge of accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench will not result in pollutants (such as sediment, saline, contaminated or acid sulphate affected water) being released to land or water.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Water test
documentation
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)
W33 Accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench will be tested for pH, electrical conductivity (or salinity), turbidity and potential toxicants relevant to the area prior to being pumped (eg total nitrogen and phosphorus in agricultural areas subject to irrigation). Levels of these parameters will not exceed those quoted within the ANZECC Water Quality Guidelines for Fresh & Marine Waters (ANZECC 2000) to protect the relevant beneficial use, specifically criteria applicable to Agricultural Water Supply (Irrigation) where TDS is required to be less than 3000 mg/L. Trench or pit water that fails to meet the criteria for Agricultural Water Supply (Irrigation) will be disposed by accredited liquid waste removers.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Written
evidence to
demonstrate
testing has
been
undertaken.
Where there
are
exceedances,
water exposed
by accredited
liquid waste
removers.
Prior to and
following
dewatering
Weekly checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W34 Excessively saline or acidic accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench will be disposed to an EPA-licensed facility.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Records of
water disposal.
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)
W35 Where accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench is of suitable quality for disposal to land, water will be disposed in a manner that will ensure no adverse impacts from sediment load or low dissolved oxygen levels to waterways. Water from trench de-watering will therefore be disposed to land via an energy-dissipating and sediment-trapping system (eg via grassed areas, straw bales or geotextile filter/fabrics) and will not be disposed directly into a waterway or result in flooding of the construction ROW. Prior to release of accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench, water quality will be visually checked for any adverse signs such as sheens and odour. If these are present, water will be collected in a holding tank for disposal to an appropriate licensed facility
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Energy-
dissipating and
sediment-
trapping
system is
established.
Water with
signs of
adverse water
quality is
collected in
holding tank
and disposed
to licensed
facility.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)
W36 Any accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench discharged to land will have permission obtained from the relevant landholder/authority to discharge.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Written
evidence of
permission
from relevant
landholder /
authority.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W37 Records will be kept of water sourcing and disposal of accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Records of
water sourcing
and disposal.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W38 In the event that groundwater accumulation within the trench is consistent across a length greater than 500 m, trench breakers will be installed to prevent lateral transfer of groundwater across differing quality zones
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No lengths of
trench greater
than 500 m
with consistent
groundwater
accumulation,
without trench
breakers
installed.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)
W39 Staff will be trained through site inductions and tool box talks in relation to management of wastewater, the potential impact on water ways and made aware of their responsibilities and penalties under the NSW Protection of the Environment Operations Act (1997) in relation to water pollution.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Records of
inductions and
toolbox talks in
induction
attendance
and toolbox
talks register.
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W40 Unplanned wastewater discharges will be reported to the APA Land and Environment Manager who will notify regulatory authorities if required.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Records of
unplanned
wastewater
discharges
and response
in
Environmental
Incident
register.
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)
W41 Wastewater from site amenities will be treated by an approved treatment system onsite or removed by a licensed contractor to an appropriate disposal facility with the approval of EPA.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Wastewater
from site
amenities
treated by an
approved
treatment
system onsite
or removed by
a licensed
contractor to
an appropriate
disposal
facility with the
approval of
EPA.
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W42 Hydrostatic pressure testing will occur progressively.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Hydrostatic
testing occurs
progressively.
During
hydrostatic
testing
Daily checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W43 Water collected in excavations, the pipeline trench or low points on site will be pumped to containers and used on site for dust suppression wherever practicable.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Water source
for dust
suppression is
water pumped
from
excavations,
the pipeline
trench or low
points.
Daily
inspections
Daily checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)
W44 Concrete washout areas/pits will be adequately sized, located away from drainage lines and waterways and maintained regularly.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Concrete
washout
areas/pits are
located away
from drainage
lines and
waterways,
and are
maintained in
good
condition.
Daily
inspections
Daily checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W45 Where possible opportunities for water reuse/ recycling will be initiated
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Water is
reused/recycle
d onsite where
possible.
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W46 Water captured in bunded areas will be assessed for contamination prior to discharge. Contamination will be removed using appropriate absorbent material and disposed of in a licensed waste management facility.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Relevant
statutory water
quality
guidelines.
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W47 Site personnel undergo training on appropriate spill management and emergency response procedures.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Records of
inductions and
toolbox talks in
induction
attendance
and toolbox
talks register.
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)
W48 Works involving the use of chemicals, dangerous goods or other potential contaminants, will be planned and implemented to minimise the possibility of spillage
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Evidence of
Safe Work
Method
Statements
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W49 The use and storage of chemicals and dangerous goods will be strictly in accordance with relevant legislation, manufacturer’s instructions, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the relevant Safe Work Method Statements
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Safety Data
Sheet register
and evidence
of Safe Work
Method
Statements
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)
W50 Adequate quantities of emergency response materials such as oil spill kits, absorbent materials, sand bags, flocculating agents and pH buffer solutions will be readily available and kept in designated compounds. Hydrocarbon spill kits will also be kept in emergency response vehicles, Superintendent’s vehicles, Environmental Representative’s vehicle and other vehicles that carry substantial quantities of chemicals (e.g. subcontractors).
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Adequate
quantities of
emergency
response
materials in
vehicles of key
construction
personnel.
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W51 Temporary bunding will be provided for all refuelling or maintenance of plant and equipment or any other activity onsite that could result in spillage of a chemical, fuel or lubricant (especially where the activity is undertaken in a location with direct drainage to a waterway or environmentally sensitive area).
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Bunding
established for
all refuelling or
maintenance
areas.
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)
W52 Where chemical drums (greater than 20 litres) are removed from bunded areas, they will be placed in temporary bunds and returned to the bunded area by the end of the day.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No chemical
drums >20 L
outside of a
bunded area.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W53 Machinery, pumps and other equipment will be checked regularly for excessive wear and leaks, and if required, repaired promptly.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Vehicles
maintained in
accordance
with
manufacturers
requirements.
Records of
equipment
maintenance
logged in
vehicle
maintenance
registers.
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W54 Storage of fuels and chemicals will only occur within impervious bunded areas with a capacity of at least 120% of the total capacity of the largest vessel stored and roofed with 10° overhang. Containers will comply with Australian Standards AS1657, AS1940 and AS1692.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Bunded areas
established in
accordance
with the
described
control (W54).
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)
W55 Bunded areas will be located in an area at least 30 m from a Riparian Management Zone
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No bunded
areas within
30 m of a
Riparian
Management
Zone
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W56 Water captured in a bunded area will be monitored and drained (if uncontaminated) after each rain event to ensure bund capacity is maintained at all times.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Bund capacity
is maintained.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W57 Records of water quality checks, discharges and any remedial actions taken will be kept.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Records of
water quality
checks,
discharges
and any
remedial
actions taken
are kept
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W58 Where safe to do so, containment measures such as sandbags, booms, earth bunds or cut drains will be installed to capture and retain spilled material and prevent it from leaving site, entering any watercourse or impacting on vegetation stands.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No spilled
material
leaves the site
or enters any
watercourse of
vegetation
stand.
In the event of a
spill.
Weekly checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)
W59 Spill kits will be maintained in emergency response vehicles and at identified site facilities where significants spills may occur (e.g. workshops)
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Spill kits
present in
emergency
response
vehicles and at
identified site
facilities
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W60 Material contaminated as a result of a spill (e.g. soil or solid absorbent) must be removed (i.e. excavated or swept up) and placed in an appropriate container to prevent further contamination. An accredited chemical waste contractor will be engaged to dispose of the material and to provide copies of Waste Transport Certificates and Certificates of Disposal for each consignment. Records will be kept of all certificates
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Records of
waste
certificates.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
W61 In the event of a minor spill occurring that can be immediately and safely contained by on-site construction personnel, the spill must be reported internally to the APA Project Manager and work practices reviewed and modified as necessary
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Records of
corrective
action.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)
W62 Where the spill of any material has resulted in environmental harm or degradation, it must be reported as an environmental incident to the APA Project Manager. Where spills have resulted in harm to the environment, the NSW EPA must be notified.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Records
Incident and
response.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
Aboriginal Heritage
H1 Avoidance of impacts to AHIMS sites APA-ST2-11, APA-ST3-11 and APA-ST5-11 (as listed in Table 6 of AHMP) through contractor awareness and temporary fencing in accordance with the procedure described in Section 7.2.
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
AHIMS sites
listed in Table
6 of AHMP are
fenced and the
integrity of the
fence is not
comprised.
No evidence of
impacts to the
fenced sites.
Weekly during
works within 100
m of site
Weekly checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
H2 Avoidance to impacts of Heritage site known as old Nubba Homestead through temporary fencing in accordance with the procedure described in Section 7.2.
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Old Nubba
Homestead is
fenced and the
integrity of the
fence is not
comprised.
No evidence of
impacts to Old
Nubba
Homestead.
Weekly during
works within 200
m of site
Weekly checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)
H3 Temporary fencing to be established for archaeological sites identified for impact (as listed in Table 7 and Table 8 of AHMP prior to archaeological salvage.
Pre-
construction/
Construction
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Sites listed in
Table 7 and
Table 8 of
AHMP are
fenced prior to
archaeological
salvage and
the integrity of
the fence is
not comprised.
No evidence of
accidental
impacts to the
fenced sites.
Weekly during
works within
100m of site
Weekly checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
H4 All newly identified Aboriginal sites to be reported and managed in accordance with the unexpected finds procedure described in Section 7.7 of AHMP.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
All newly
identified
Aboriginal
sites have
been managed
in accordance
with the
unexpected
finds
procedure in
Section 7.7 of
AHMP.
As required Weekly checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
H5 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Awareness Program as described in Section 7.11 to be undertaken by all construction staff.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Record of
completed
training in the
training
register.
As required Weekly checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)
H6 Monitoring will be undertaken in culturally sensitive areas (as listed in Table 9 of AHMP) as part of initial earthworks
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Heritage
Clearance
form signed by
Heritage
professional
and RAPs
Weekly during
works
Weekly checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
H7 Archaeological salvage of sites to be impacted, in accordance with the archaeological salvage program described in Section 7.4 of AHMP.
Pre-
construction/
Construction
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Heritage
Clearance
form signed by
Heritage
professional
and RAPs
Weekly during
works
Weekly checklist as required Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
H8 Existing access tracks within archaeological site boundaries are to be maintained. Traffic will be confined to existing tracks.
Construction Construction Site
Supervisor
Traffic is
confined to
existing tracks
within
archaeological
site
boundaries.
Weekly Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
H9 A database of known Aboriginal heritage sites within 50m of APA assets to be maintained in accordance with the procedure described in Section 7.1 of AHMP.
Construction APA Construction
Manager
APA
Aboriginal
heritage sites
database is up
to date.
Monthly Weekly checklist as required APA Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)
B18 The Rehabilitation Plan (developed in accordance with GS14 of the overarching CEMP) will include - reinstatement works for native vegetation
Prior to
construction
Contractor Rehabilitation
Plan includes
reinstatement
works.
Prior to
construction.
N/A – notify APA Project Manager if
Rehabilitation is inadequate.
Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
B19 Control of new weed infestations will be undertaken in accordance with the weed management procedure in Section 6.3 of BMP.
Construction Construction
Contract Site
Supervisor
No evidence of
weed
infestations.
Weekly Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
B20 Construction plant and equipment is to be certified weed free before entering the site in accordance with the weed management procedure in Section 6.3 of BMP.
Construction Construction
Contract Site
Supervisor
Weed free
certificates
exist for all
equipment on
site.
Weekly Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)
B23 Equipment storage areas and stockpile areas will be located away from riparian zones, within existing cleared agricultural or otherwise degraded lands.
Construction Construction
Contract Site
Supervisor
Equipment
storage areas
and stockpiles
are located
within existing
cleared lands
and not
located near
riparian zones.
Weekly Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor
Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)
CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan
AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
Air Quality
CEMP AQ1 Residents within 250 m of the
pipeline will be informed of the
associated works at least 14 days
before the construction works
activities via letterbox drop.
Timing and duration of the works
would be specified in the
letterbox drop notice.
At least 14
days prior to
construction
APA Land and
Environment
Manager
Letterbox drop is
recorded in the
consultation log.
14 days prior to
construction
N/A – notify APA
Land and
Environment
Manager and
APA Project
Manager
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Geology and Soils
CEMP GS12 A Rehabilitation Plan will be developed for the Project which will include the following: - Rehabilitation of exposed
soils will be undertaken as soon as practicable following disturbance in order to stabilise the exposed soils.
- Disturbed grassed areas will be restored by an application of suitable fertilizers and a seed mixture accepted by the landholder, to reduce the loss of topsoil from erosion.
- Erosion and sediment control structures are to be retained during reinstatement until vegetation is clearly established.
- Soil surfaces that have been compacted due to construction activities, such as ROW traffic or storage areas, will be ripped to allow the topsoil to bind with the subsoil, increase water infiltration, promote regeneration and prevent rilling.
- Final reinstatement of the ROW shall proceed at a rate comparable with the pipe lowering-in and shall be carried out at a suitable time that will facilitate an effective seed strike, and will be subject to weather conditions.
- Soil surfaces will be re-profiled to original or stable contours, re-establishing surface drainage lines and other land features. Site specific stabilisation measures may be necessary to prevent slumping or erosion
CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan
AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
- Requirements for reseeding and fertiliser will be approved by the landowner on a land parcel basis
- Stockpiled topsoil containing the existing seed bank will be respread over the rehabilitation area and prompt reseeding and revegetation of the ROW will be undertaken after construction.
- Topsoil will be reused in areas as close as possible to its source location to maximise the benefits available from the existing seed bank.
- If weather conditions prevent the prompt reseeding of the ROW, controls will be put in place to manage erosion and sedimentation until such time reseeding can occur
- Regular inspections will be undertaken during the pipeline construction maintenance period and operation phases to monitor for trench subsidence. Erosion and sediment control measures (e.g. diversion berms, geotextile matting, silt fences and sediment basins) will be installed as necessary. The erosion controls will be maintained for a period of 12 months to minimise erosion risk from the disturbed area. Post-construction erosion control management will be maintained as part of the defects liability period
- Graded banks on a 2-3% grade will be constructed across the easement or mulched rip lines installed where the easement is perpendicular to the existing ground slope to reduce the potential for erosion. The spacing between the graded banks/ mulched rip lines will be determined by the gradient of the existing topography and range from 15 m to 40 m apart. The graded banks will also be located so as to outlet onto a stable surface.
CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan
AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
- Vegetated filter traps will be established or other measures implemented quickly where possible to minimise erosion and offsite sedimentation.
- Weed management strategies will be implemented in newly rehabilitated areas to control weed infestation and propagation for the duration of the defects liability period.
- Appropriate endemic and native grass and low shrub species will be used for revegetation wherever possible particularly those that will provide future habitat for endangered fauna.
- A program of seed collection will be implemented to bolster endemic and native seed stores which can be later used for final rehabilitation works.
CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan
AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
Surface and Groundwater
Waterway Crossings
W11 The Rehabilitation Plan (developed in accordance with GS12 of the CEMP) will include the below controls for water crossings:
- Re-establish riparian zone/grass cover as soon as back-filling and reinstatement has been completed.
- Watercourse banks will be restored to their original profiles.
- Topsoil will be respread over the area from which it was removed and seeding areas of disturbance outside of unfavourable conditions to mitigate against wind erosion.
- Replacing or introducing a surface layer of cobbles or rock over disturbed areas as rip-rap where required. Particular care will be taken to ensure that the material is replaced on the river bed to a depth equivalent to the original conditions and so that it is not likely to act as a barrier to the passage of aquatic fauna.
- Stabilising materials such as hydro mulch, jute matting or other suitable geotextile materials will be applied where necessary.
Pre-
construction
(developmen
t of
Rehabilitatio
n Plan
including the
water
crossing
controls)
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Rehabilitation Plan
developed and
implemented in
accordance with the
described control.
Pre-construction
(development of
Rehabilitation
Plan including
the water
crossing
controls)
Notify
Independent
Environmental
Representative
and APA Project
Manager if the
Rehabilitation
Plan does not
include the
water crossing
controls
described by
W11.
Implementation
and
performance of
Rehabilitation
Plan to be
monitored in
accordance with
the Plan.
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Biodiversity
BMP B18 The Rehabilitation Plan (developed in accordance with GS14 of the overarching CEMP) will include - reinstatement works for native vegetation
CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan
AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
CEMP AQ11 Construction activities will not
cause the emission of offensive
odours from the site in
accordance with the provisions of
Section 129 of the Protection of
the Environment Operations Act
1997
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No evidence of offensive
odours.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Geology and Soils
CEMP GS1 Erosion and sediment control structures (such as a sediment fence) will be constructed so that they are on the downslope side of the construction ROW and stockpiles, to prevent sediment entering watercourses or waterbodies.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Erosion and sediment
control structures are
located downstream of
the ROW and stockpiles.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CEMP GS2 Stockpiles of trench material shall be located a minimum of 10m outside of watercourses or drainage areas and protected from potential flooding as far as practicable.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No stockpiles located
within 10m of
watercourses or
drainage areas.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
GS3 Erosion and sediment control structures will be inspected and reinstated if required as part of the daily inspection checklist, especially following heavy or prolonged rainfall events or following heavy traffic use to ensure their effectiveness.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Erosion and sediment
control structures are
intact and effective.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CEMP GS4 Scour protection will be installed in creek bank areas at risk of erosion due to creek crossing works.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Scour protection
established and
effective.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CEMP GS5 Vehicles access to the work area is to be minimised and restricted to designated tracks in order to minimise soil compaction and damage to the land
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No vehicles outside
designated paths.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CEMP GS6 Vegetation and topsoil cleared during the clear and grade activity will be stockpiled on the 'working' side of the construction ROW
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Vegetation and topsoil
cleared during the clear
and grade activity is
stockpiled on the
'working' side of the
construction ROW
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CEMP GS7 Trench spoil will be segregated from the topsoil and stored on the 'trench' side of the construction ROW.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Trench spoil is
segregated from the
topsoil and stored on the
'trench' side of the
construction ROW.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CEMP GS9 Only subsoil shall be returned to the trench during backfilling. Topsoil will not be used as padding material and remain undisturbed until reinstatement
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Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
CEMP GS10 Backfill will be compacted to a level consistent with surrounding soils and to a relative density sufficient to prevent further settlement under natural moisture and load conditions
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Backfill is compacted to a level consistent with surrounding soils and to a relative density sufficient to prevent further settlement under natural moisture and load conditions
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CEMP GS11 Excess spoil shall not be spread within the ROW
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Evidence of agreement
with land owner for any
excess spoil disposed
onsite. All other excess
spoil removed from site.
No excess spoil located
within the ROW.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Waste Management
CEMP WS4 Waste generated outside the site
is not to be received at the site for
storage, treatment, processing,
reprocessing, or disposal on the
site, except as expressly
permitted by a licence under the
Protection of the Environment
Operations Act 1997, if such a
licence is required in relation to
that waste.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No waste received at the
site which has been
generated outside the
site, unless there is
evidence of a licence.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CEMP WS7 The site will be kept free of litter
and waste and adequate sized
refuse containers or skip bins are
available.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No litter onsite or waste
left outside of refuse
containers or skip bins.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CEMP WS8 All construction areas are to be
maintained in an orderly and
hygienic standard.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Site is tidy and hygienic. Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CEMP WS9 Bins or skips will be used as
temporary storage for waste and
collection of these wastes will be
periodic and are dependent on
levels of waste generation
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Bins and skips are not
left at full capacity.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Hazard and Risks
CEMP HR5 Smoking will only be permitted in designated smoking areas at the construction depot.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No smoking outside
designated areas.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CEMP HR6 The construction ROW and surrounding area will be essentially free of combustible material prior to high risk construction activities such as welding or grinding.
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AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
CNVMP NV7 Activities resulting in impulsive or tonal noise emission (such as rock blasting, 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.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No activities resulting in
impulsive or tonal noise
emission is undertaken
outside allowed hours.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CNVMP NV10 Vibration intensive activities
should not be located closer to
sensitive receptors than the safe
working distances presented in
Table 6 (of CNVMP).
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Vibration intensive
activities are not located
closer to sensitive
receptors than the safe
working distances
presented in Table 6 (of
CNVMP).
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CNVMP NV12 Any equipment not in use for
extended periods during
construction work will be switched
off.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No equipment is left
running without active
use for more than 15
minutes.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CNVMP NV14 Ensure deliveries are within the
standard hours of works
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
No deliveries occur
outside standard hours
of works.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Traffic Management
General Construction
TMP T3 Ensure that deliveries and heavy transport movements are scheduled outside peak traffic hours where practicable.
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
No deliveries or heavy
transport movements
during peak hours
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T8 Private vehicles of workers (including subcontractors) and visitors will access the site only via the designated access road and will be parked exclusively in the designated car park areas.
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AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
SGWMP W7 Diversion dams will be
constructed of appropriate
materials which will minimise
watercourse sedimentation, such
as steel plates, sand bags or
inflatable dams (e.g.
AquadamTM).
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Diversion dams are
constructed of
appropriate materials to
minimise sedimentation.
During
construction of
diversion dams.
Daily checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W8 Schedulers will remain vigilant
regarding flood warnings,
receiving daily weather reports
and subscribing to flood warning
services where relevant.
Pre-
construction
and
Construction
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Watercourse crossings
do not occur during wet
periods or when flood
warnings have been
issued.
During
watercourse
crossings
Daily checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W9 The Project will be designed,
constructed, operated and
maintained to avoid impacts on
bank stability along any
watercourse to be crossed by the
pipeline. This will include the use
of a wider ROW and work area
for watercourses with steep
banks.
Pre-
construction,
Construction
and Post
construction
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
No evidence of erosion
on banks
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W10 Construction work will cease in
heavy rain fall events at the
discretion of the Construction
Contractor Project Manager to
avoid excessive disturbance to
soil and the potential for
sedimentation of the watercourse.
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Construction work does
not occur during heavy
rainfall unless deemed
acceptable.
During heavy
rainfall.
Daily checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Trenching
SGWMP W12 The pipeline will be installed by open trench with a minimum vertical clearance between the hard invert of the watercourse and the top of the pipeline of 2 m at major waterway crossings and 1.5 m at ephemeral crossings.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
The pipeline is installed
in accordance with the
described controls
(W12).
Daily during
watercourse
crossings.
Daily checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W13 All trenches will be immediately stabilised after the pipe has been laid and backfilled.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No trenches are left
unstable immediately
after backfilling.
Daily inspections Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W14 Where possible, all trench crossings of the waterways will be perpendicular to the alignment of the waterways at the crossing point.
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Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
SGWMP W15 Flow diversion measures will be installed at the time of crossing. These measures include pumps to ensure that water can be moved from one side of trench to the other. Pumps are to have screened inlets to prevent the entrapment of aquatic fauna and outlet structures that are designed to avoid scouring of the channel.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Flow diversion measures
have been implemented
and operating
effectively.
Daily during
watercourse
crossings.
Daily checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W16 Trench excavation will stop short of the watercourse until the crossing work has been initiated.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Trenching does not
occur at the watercourse
unless watercourse
crossing methods have
been implemented.
Daily during
watercourse
crossings.
Daily checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W17 No polluted or obvious sediment laden run-off is to be discharged directly or indirectly into the waterways, during or after the works.
During
construction
and post
construction
Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No evidence of sediment
laden water is present in
waterways.
Daily during
watercourse
crossings.
Daily checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W18 All waste water will be disposed of in accordance with EPA guidelines and the approved Discharge Plan.
Pre-
construction
and
construction
Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No hydrotest water or
trench dewatering will be
disposed of into any of
the creeks or waterways.
Daily during
hydrostatic
testing
Daily checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Hydrostatic Testing
SGWMP W19 Prior to hydrostatic testing, the pipeline will be pre-cleaned to remove weld debris, dust and surface scale.
Post
construction
Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Pipeline has been
cleaned prior to
hydrostatic testing.
Prior to
hydrostatic
testing
Daily checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W20 Hydrotesting operations will conform to AS2885.5.
Post
construction
Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Hydrotesting operations
have conformed to
AS2885.5
During
hydrostatic
testing.
Daily checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W22 During discharge of hydrotest water there must be no flooding or inundation of areas outside of the designated discharge zone and the water must drain away freely leaving no standing water.
Post
construction
Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Hydrotest water is not
discharged in to areas
outside the designated
discharge zone. No
standing water remains
after discharge.
During and after
hydrostatic
testing.
Daily checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W23 Any discharge of hydrotest water will not result in soil erosion or sedimentation of land or water. Sediment control devices to remove suspended solids such as geotextile fabric filters or hay bales will be used.
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Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
Trench, Pit and Wash Area
Dewatering (accumulated
rainwater within a trench or pit)
SGWMP W28 Accumulated rainwater in a trench or a pit will be disposed in a manner that will ensure no adverse impacts from sediment load or low dissolved oxygen levels to waterways. Water from trench de-watering will therefore be disposed to land via an energy-dissipating and sediment-trapping system (e.g. via grassed areas, straw bales or geotextile filter/fabrics) and will not be disposed directly into a waterway or result in flooding of the construction ROW. Prior to release, water quality will be visually checked for any adverse signs such as sheens and odour. If these are present, water will be collected in a holding tank for disposal to an appropriate licensed facility.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Energy-dissipating and
sediment-trapping
system is established.
Water with signs of
adverse water quality is
collected in holding tank
and disposed to licensed
facility.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W30 There will be no discharge of accumulated rainwater from a trench or a pit to stormwater systems.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No discharge to
stormwater systems.
During
dewatering
Daily checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Trench, Pit and Wash Area
Dewatering (accumulated
groundwater or perched water
within a trench or pit)
SGWMP W35 Where accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench is of suitable quality for disposal to land, water will be disposed in a manner that will ensure no adverse impacts from sediment load or low dissolved oxygen levels to waterways. Water from trench de-watering will therefore be disposed to land via an energy-dissipating and sediment-trapping system (eg via grassed areas, straw bales or geotextile filter/fabrics) and will not be disposed directly into a waterway or result in flooding of the construction ROW. Prior to release of accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench, water quality will be visually checked for any adverse signs such as sheens and odour. If these are present, water will be collected in a holding tank for disposal to an appropriate licensed facility
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Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
SGWMP W36 Any accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench discharged to land will have permission obtained from the relevant landholder/authority to discharge.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Written evidence of
permission from relevant
landholder / authority.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W37 Records will be kept of water sourcing and disposal of accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Records of water
sourcing and disposal.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W38 In the event that groundwater accumulation within the trench is consistent across a length greater than 500 m, trench breakers will be installed to prevent lateral transfer of groundwater across differing quality zones
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No lengths of trench
greater than 500 m with
consistent groundwater
accumulation, without
trench breakers
installed.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Wastewater
SGWMP W42 Hydrostatic pressure testing will occur progressively.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Hydrostatic testing
occurs progressively.
During
hydrostatic
testing
Daily checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W43 Water collected in excavations, the pipeline trench or low points on site will be pumped to containers and used on site for dust suppression wherever practicable.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Water source for dust
suppression is water
pumped from
excavations, the pipeline
trench or low points.
Daily inspections Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W44 Concrete washout areas/pits will be adequately sized, located away from drainage lines and waterways and maintained regularly.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Concrete washout
areas/pits are located
away from drainage
lines and waterways,
and are maintained in
good condition.
Daily inspections Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Fuel and Chemical Management
SGWMP W52 Where chemical drums (greater than 20 litres) are removed from bunded areas, they will be placed in temporary bunds and returned to the bunded area by the end of the day.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No chemical drums >20
L outside of a bunded
area.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W56 Water captured in a bunded area will be monitored and drained (if uncontaminated) after each rain event to ensure bund capacity is maintained at all times.
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Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
SGWMP W60 Material contaminated as a result of a spill (e.g. soil or solid absorbent) must be removed (i.e. excavated or swept up) and placed in an appropriate container to prevent further contamination. An accredited chemical waste contractor will be engaged to dispose of the material and to provide copies of Waste Transport Certificates and Certificates of Disposal for each consignment. Records will be kept of all certificates
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Records of waste
certificates.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W61 In the event of a minor spill occurring that can be immediately and safely contained by on-site construction personnel, the spill must be reported internally to the APA Project Manager and work practices reviewed and modified as necessary
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Records of corrective
action.
Daily inspection Daily checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W62 Where the spill of any material has resulted in environmental harm or degradation, it must be reported as an environmental incident to the APA Project Manager. Where spills have resulted in harm to the environment, the NSW EPA must be notified.
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AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
Weekly Monitoring Checklist
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
Location of Ancillary Facilities
CEMP AF2 All land containing ancillary
facilities will be rehabilitated to at
least their preconstruction
condition.
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
All land which contained
ancillary facilities
rehabilitated to at least
their preconstruction
condition
At the
completion of
rehabilitation
works
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Air Quality
CEMP AQ12 Locally produced goods and
services would be procured
where feasible to reduce
transport fuel emissions.
Pre-
construction
and
Construction
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Records of purchases. Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CEMP AQ13 All vehicles and equipment will be
regularly serviced, as per
manufactures instructions and
maintained in proper working
order.
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Vehicles maintained in
accordance with
manufacturers
requirements. Records
of equipment
maintenance logged in
vehicle maintenance
registers.
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Geology and Soils
CEMP GS8 Only certified clean bedding and padding materials will be imported for laying around the pipe. Any imported fill material will be sourced from a reputable (preferably local) supplier, be weed and disease free and have a letter or certification from the supplier showing it has been sourced from approved natural quarry materials. A copy of the weed and disease free statement, certification from the supplier showing it has been sourced from approved natural quarry materials is to be kept on file.
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AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
CEMP HR4 Fire extinguishers will be provided and validated in all construction vehicles.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Validated portable fire
extinguisher in all
construction vehicles.
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CEMP HR7 Vehicles will be regularly checked to ensure that combustible materials such as grass and debris do not build up in areas where ignition may occur.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No grass or debris on
vehicles.
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CEMP HR8 Works during the fire danger period and on total fire ban days, involving the use of farm machinery, tractors, slashers, earth-moving, excavating or road making machines propelled by a heat engine within 9 metres of any crops, grass, stubble, weeds, undergrowth or other vegetation is permitted but only if the machinery:
- Is free from faults and mechanical defects that could cause an outbreak of fire.
- Is fitted with a spark arrester in working order (unless it is fitted with a turbocharger or an exhaust aspirated air-cleaner).
- There is a water furphy on hand with a water supply of at least 1000 litres in working order, fully charged with water and maintained at the correct pressure.
- Carries fire suppression equipment comprising at least one knapsack spray pump, in working order, fully charged with water, with a capacity of not less than 9 litres.
Note that the spark arrester, the knapsack spray pump and the water fire extinguisher referred to above must comply with the applicable Australian Standards.
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AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
CNVMP NV4 All site personnel will be
instructed during a general
induction as to their
responsibilities in minimising
noise and adhering to the noise
minimisation measures.
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Records of inductions in
training register.
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CNVMP NV5 Equipment operators are to be
report any faulty equipment to
Construction Contractor Site
Supervisor.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Records of faulty
equipment in vehicle
maintenance register.
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CNVMP NV8 In the case of an activity that requires work to be undertaken outside the specified hours, written approval must be sought from the Director-General. Any request to alter the hours of construction shall be:
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AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
CNVMP NV18 Any noise construction activities
will be completed in the shortest
time possible.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Attended noise
measurements as per
Section 7.11 to 7.1.4 (of
CNVMP) to confirm all
measures to reduce
noise emissions are
effective and noise
management levels are
not exceeded.
As per noise
monitoring
schedule in
Section 7.1.3 (of
CNVMP).
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CNVMP NV19 There will be no swearing or
unnecessary shouting or loud
stereos/radios on site.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Attended noise
measurements as per
Section 7.11 to 7.1.4 (of
CNVMP) to confirm all
measures to reduce
noise emissions are
effective and noise
management levels are
not exceeded.
As per noise
monitoring
schedule in
Section 7.1.3 (of
CNVMP).
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
CNVMP NV20 There will be no dropping of
materials from heights, throwing
of metal items, or slamming of
doors.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Attended noise
measurements as per
Section 7.11 to 7.1.4 (of
CNVMP) to confirm all
measures to reduce
noise emissions are
effective and noise
management levels are
not exceeded.
As per noise
monitoring
schedule in
Section 7.1.3 (of
CNVMP).
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Traffic Management
General Construction
TMP T1 All vehicle movement to, around and from the construction site will be undertaken to minimise impacts on the environment and minimise risk to the safety of persons.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Record of complaints,
investigations and
responses
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T2 Ensure all vehicles are adequately maintained to meet Australian Road Rules and RMS standards so that safety is not compromised.
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Record of complaints,
investigations and
responses
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T4 Regularly inspect road condition for deterioration of pavement.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No evidence of
deterioration attributable
to project works
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T5 Transport oversized equipment and machinery in accordance with the RMS guidelines for oversized movements and required permits obtained.
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Evidence of permits
obtained and record of
oversized vehicle
movements
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T6 Implement appropriate signage to warn road users of the presence of construction vehicles as well as changes to normal traffic conditions.
CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan
AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
TMP T7 Provide adequate onsite parking
and turning areas for vehicles.
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Construction parking
restricted to designated
areas
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T9 Traffic Control Plans will be provided for approval by the Contractor’s accredited Traffic Control Provider.
At least 7
days before
activities
requiring
traffic control
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Record of Traffic Control
Plans
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T10 Pre and post works dilapidation reports will be prepared by a licensed assessor for major access roads affected by the project. Impacts that are considered attributable to the project, as determined by the dilapidation reports following the construction phase of the project, will be remediated by APA. Areas of access to, or egress from the ROW will also be monitored and any repairs carried out upon completion of the works.
CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan
AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
TMP T18 Where pipeline construction necessitates the partial closure of roads or traffic lanes during pipeline installation, temporary decking will be implemented if required to allow vehicles to traverse the open trench.
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Record of approved road
closure permits. Record
of Traffic Control Plans
As required, prior
to road closure
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Emergency Access
TMP T19 Ensure that NSW Fire Brigades Guidelines for Emergency Vehicle Access Policy No 4 is followed during construction.
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Evidence of adherence
to Guidelines
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T20 Ensure carriageways are wide enough (4 m) to allow emergency vehicles to easily negotiate them and provide sufficient room to allow vehicle crews to work with fire fighting equipment around the vehicle.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Trafficable routes are
maintained at 4 m width
or greater
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T21 Ensure turning areas are large enough to reduce the need for multipoint turns. The minimum turning radius will be no less than 11.3 m for general emergency vehicles.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Designated turning radii
are 11.3 m or greater
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T22 Ensure carriageways are not obstructed by parked vehicles, stored goods, industrial bins etc.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Trafficable routes are
clear of obstruction
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T23 Ensure unobstructed height clearance of 4.5 m above all access ways.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
4.5 m clearance
maintained above all
access ways
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T24 Ensure access ramps are no greater than 1:8. Ramps should not hinder vehicle response. Access ramps should have a smooth transition between the main ramp gradient and the entry/exit gradients. A minimum of 4.0 m long 1:15 transition grade is to be constructed for both ramp approach and departure where applicable.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Design requirements of
ramps are met
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T25 Ensure that carriageway maintains structural adequacy and integrity when under load from an emergency vehicle. The hardness of the final carriageway surface will be constructed to withstand the static pressure exerted by tyres of an appliance which is not greater than 850kPa pressure.
CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan
AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
TMP T26 Ensure that all personnel are aware that the gas pipeline access corridor will serve as an alternative access/egress road that is designed for one way traffic and for light vehicles only.
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Vehicular use of the
ROW is explained in the
site induction
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Notification
TMP T27 Public notification of progress and scheduling of works shall be undertaken so as to inform the community of any additional vehicles on the local road network.
Construction APA Land and
Environment
Manager
Evidence of notification
maintained in
consultation log
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
APA Land and
Environment
Manager
TMP T28 Stakeholders will be kept informed of works scheduling and any likely traffic related events for the project.
Construction APA Land and
Environment
Manager
Evidence of notification
maintained in
consultation log
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
APA Land and
Environment
Manager
TMP T29 Plan transport delivery and dispatch such as to avoid traffic flow interruption where practicable.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No complaints or
incidents recorded
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T30 Access to private property shall be maintained during construction unless otherwise agreed with the property owner in advance.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No complaints or
incidents recorded
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T31 Where traffic interruption is foreseeable, consult and inform neighbours of the event.
Construction APA Land and
Environment
Manager
Evidence of notification
maintained in the project
communications register
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
APA Land and
Environment
Manager
TMP T32 Monitor and report to APA any incidents of damage or deterioration to public roads or easements associated with construction work activity.
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Register of incident
reports and dilapidation
survey reports
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Operation of Vehicles and Plant /
Machinery
TMP T33 Trucks will not queue up outside residential properties. No trucks will arrive on site or be permitted to queue near sensitive receivers prior to the 7:00 am start time unless required by road safety considerations.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No complaints or
incidents recorded
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T34 All vehicles regularly used for the Project will be maintained in good working order.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Vehicles maintained in
accordance with
manufacturers
requirements. Records
of equipment
maintenance logged in
vehicle maintenance
registers
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T35 Subject to safety requirements, trucks will not use exhaust brakes on site.
CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan
AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
TMP T36 Construction works would typically be undertaken between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, seven days a week for 28 days and then 9 days off. One exception to this is the transportation of plant, equipment and pipe by oversized trucks outside of hours as required by authorities for safety reasons.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Hours of works
maintained in the
construction diary
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T37 Reversing of vehicles and equipment, and use of horns will be minimised to prevent noise emissions to nearby sensitive receivers.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No complaints or
incidents recorded
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T38 Where feasible and reasonable, replace “beeper” style reversing alarms with broad band variable level “quacker” reversing alarms or equivalent, ensuring that the OH&S legislation requirements are compiled with.
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
No complaints or
incidents recorded
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T39 Diesel vehicles used in construction will be fitted with spark arresters.
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Spark arresters on all
diesel vehicles
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
TMP T40 Prior to clearing and grading, all vehicles entering the ROW will undergo washdown in established quarantine zones to minimise weed spreading risks.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Vehicle washdown
register maintained
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Surface and Groundwater
Waterway Crossings
SGWMP W1 The width of the construction
ROW will be minimised to 20 m at
moderate sensitivity waterway
crossings to reduce disturbance
risk to the riparian zone.
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
ROW does not exceed
20 m in width at
moderate sensitivity
waterway crossings
As required. Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W2 Where multiple cell culverts are
required for creek crossings, at
least one cell will be provided for
fish passage, with an invert or
bed level that mimics creek flows.
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Fish passage
established as required.
As required. Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Hydrostatic Testing
SGWMP W21 Hydrostatic test water discharge will only be undertaken where water designated for release into the environment is of a quality that is within relevant statutory water quality guidelines and after consultation (if appropriate) with the relevant landowner.
CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan
AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
SGWMP W24 Disposal of hydrotest water will be conducted in a manner that ensures there is no disposal to areas of native vegetation.
Post
construction
Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Evidence that
designated discharge
areas avoid native
vegetation, in the
Discharge Plan.
Prior to
hydrotesting.
N/A – notify
Independent
Environmental
Representative
and APA Project
Manager if the
Discharge Plan
is not adequate.
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Trench, Pit and Wash Area
Dewatering (accumulated
rainwater within a trench or pit)
SGWMP W26 The removal and subsequent discharge of accumulated rainwater from the trench will not result in pollutants (such as sediment, saline, contaminated or acid sulphate affected water) being released to land or water.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Water test
documentation
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W27 Accumulated rainwater in a trench or a pit will be tested for pH and turbidity prior to being pumped. Levels of these parameters will not exceed those quoted within the ANZECC Water Quality Guidelines for Fresh & Marine Waters (ANZECC 2000) to protect the relevant beneficial use, specifically criteria applicable to Agricultural Water Supply (Irrigation) where TDS is required to be less than 3000 mg/L. Trench or pit water that fails to meet the criteria for Agricultural Water Supply (Irrigation) will be disposed by accredited liquid waste removers.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Written evidence to
demonstrate testing has
been undertaken. Where
there are exceedances,
water exposed by
accredited liquid waste
removers.
Prior to and
following
dewatering
Weekly report
checklist
required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W29 Any accumulated rainwater from a trench or a pit discharged to land will have permission obtained from the relevant landholder/authority to discharge.
Pre-
construction
APA Land and
Environment
Manager
Written evidence of
permission from relevant
landholder / authority.
As required Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W31 Records will be kept of water sourcing and disposal of accumulated rainwater in a trench or a pit
Pre-
construction,
Construction
and Post
construction
Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Records of water
sourcing and disposal.
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Trench, Pit and Wash Area
Dewatering (accumulated
groundwater or perched water
within a trench or pit)
SGWMP W32 The removal and subsequent discharge of accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench will not result in pollutants (such as sediment, saline, contaminated or acid sulphate affected water) being released to land or water.
CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan
AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
SGWMP W33 Accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench will be tested for pH, electrical conductivity (or salinity), turbidity and potential toxicants relevant to the area prior to being pumped (eg total nitrogen and phosphorus in agricultural areas subject to irrigation). Levels of these parameters will not exceed those quoted within the ANZECC Water Quality Guidelines for Fresh & Marine Waters (ANZECC 2000) to protect the relevant beneficial use, specifically criteria applicable to Agricultural Water Supply (Irrigation) where TDS is required to be less than 3000 mg/L. Trench or pit water that fails to meet the criteria for Agricultural Water Supply (Irrigation) will be disposed by accredited liquid waste removers.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Written evidence to
demonstrate testing has
been undertaken. Where
there are exceedances,
water exposed by
accredited liquid waste
removers.
Prior to and
following
dewatering
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W34 Excessively saline or acidic accumulated groundwater or perched water from the trench will be disposed to an EPA-licensed facility.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Records of water
disposal.
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Wastewater
SGWMP W39 Staff will be trained through site inductions and tool box talks in relation to management of wastewater, the potential impact on water ways and made aware of their responsibilities and penalties under the NSW Protection of the Environment Operations Act (1997) in relation to water pollution.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Records of inductions
and toolbox talks in
induction attendance
and toolbox talks
register.
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W40 Unplanned wastewater discharges will be reported to the APA Land and Environment Manager who will notify regulatory authorities if required.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Records of unplanned
wastewater discharges
and response in
Environmental Incident
register.
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W41 Wastewater from site amenities will be treated by an approved treatment system onsite or removed by a licensed contractor to an appropriate disposal facility with the approval of EPA.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Wastewater from site
amenities treated by an
approved treatment
system onsite or
removed by a licensed
contractor to an
appropriate disposal
facility with the approval
of EPA.
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W45 Where possible opportunities for water reuse/ recycling will be initiated
CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan
AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
SGWMP W46 Water captured in bunded areas will be assessed for contamination prior to discharge. Contamination will be removed using appropriate absorbent material and disposed of in a licensed waste management facility.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Relevant statutory water
quality guidelines.
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W47 Site personnel undergo training on appropriate spill management and emergency response procedures.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Records of inductions
and toolbox talks in
induction attendance
and toolbox talks
register.
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Fuel and Chemical Management
SGWMP W48 Works involving the use of chemicals, dangerous goods or other potential contaminants, will be planned and implemented to minimise the possibility of spillage
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Evidence of Safe Work
Method Statements
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W49 The use and storage of chemicals and dangerous goods will be strictly in accordance with relevant legislation, manufacturer’s instructions, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the relevant Safe Work Method Statements
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Safety Data Sheet
register and evidence of
Safe Work Method
Statements
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W50 Adequate quantities of emergency response materials such as oil spill kits, absorbent materials, sand bags, flocculating agents and pH buffer solutions will be readily available and kept in designated compounds. Hydrocarbon spill kits will also be kept in emergency response vehicles, Superintendent’s vehicles, Environmental Representative’s vehicle and other vehicles that carry substantial quantities of chemicals (e.g. subcontractors).
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Adequate quantities of
emergency response
materials in vehicles of
key construction
personnel.
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W51 Temporary bunding will be provided for all refuelling or maintenance of plant and equipment or any other activity onsite that could result in spillage of a chemical, fuel or lubricant (especially where the activity is undertaken in a location with direct drainage to a waterway or environmentally sensitive area).
CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan
AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
SGWMP W53 Machinery, pumps and other equipment will be checked regularly for excessive wear and leaks, and if required, repaired promptly.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Vehicles maintained in
accordance with
manufacturers
requirements. Records
of equipment
maintenance logged in
vehicle maintenance
registers.
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W54 Storage of fuels and chemicals will only occur within impervious bunded areas with a capacity of at least 120% of the total capacity of the largest vessel stored and roofed with 10° overhang. Containers will comply with Australian Standards AS1657, AS1940 and AS1692.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Bunded areas
established in
accordance with the
described control (W54).
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W55 Bunded areas will be located in an area at least 30 m from a Riparian Management Zone
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No bunded areas within
30 m of a Riparian
Management Zone
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W57 Records of water quality checks, discharges and any remedial actions taken will be kept.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Records of water quality
checks, discharges and
any remedial actions
taken are kept
Weekly
inspection
Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W58 Where safe to do so, containment measures such as sandbags, booms, earth bunds or cut drains will be installed to capture and retain spilled material and prevent it from leaving site, entering any watercourse or impacting on vegetation stands.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
No spilled material
leaves the site or enters
any watercourse of
vegetation stand.
In the event of a
spill.
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
SGWMP W59 Spill kits will be maintained in emergency response vehicles and at identified site facilities where significants spills may occur (e.g. workshops)
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Spill kits present in
emergency response
vehicles and at identified
site facilities
Monthly
inspection
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Aboriginal Heritage
AHMP H1 Avoidance of impacts to AHIMS sites APA-ST2-11, APA-ST3-11 and APA-ST5-11 (as listed in Table 6 of AHMP) through contractor awareness and temporary fencing in accordance with the procedure described in Section 7.2.
Construction Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
AHIMS sites listed in
Table 6 of AHMP are
fenced and the integrity
of the fence is not
comprised.
No evidence of impacts
to the fenced sites.
Weekly during
works within 100
m of site
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
AHMP H2 Avoidance to impacts of Heritage site known as old Nubba Homestead through temporary fencing in accordance with the procedure described in Section 7.2.
CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan
AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
AHMP H3 Temporary fencing to be established for archaeological sites identified for impact (as listed in Table 7 and Table 8 of AHMP prior to archaeological salvage.
Pre-
construction/
Construction
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Sites listed in Table 7
and Table 8 of AHMP
are fenced prior to
archaeological salvage
and the integrity of the
fence is not comprised.
No evidence of
accidental impacts to the
fenced sites.
Weekly during
works within
100m of site
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
AHMP H4 All newly identified Aboriginal sites to be reported and managed in accordance with the unexpected finds procedure described in Section 7.7 of AHMP.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
All newly identified
Aboriginal sites have
been managed in
accordance with the
unexpected finds
procedure in Section 7.7
of AHMP.
As required Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
AHMP H5 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Awareness Program as described in Section 7.11 to be undertaken by all construction staff.
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Record of completed
training in the training
register.
As required Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
AHMP H6 Monitoring will be undertaken in culturally sensitive areas (as listed in Table 9 of AHMP) as part of initial earthworks
Construction Construction
Contractor Site
Supervisor
Heritage Clearance form
signed by Heritage
professional and RAPs
Weekly during
works
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
AHMP H7 Archaeological salvage of sites to be impacted, in accordance with the archaeological salvage program described in Section 7.4 of AHMP.
Pre-
construction/
Construction
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
Heritage Clearance form
signed by Heritage
professional and RAPs
Weekly during
works
Weekly checklist
as required
Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
AHMP H8 Existing access tracks within archaeological site boundaries are to be maintained. Traffic will be confined to existing tracks.
Construction Construction Site
Supervisor
Traffic is confined to
existing tracks within
archaeological site
boundaries.
Weekly Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
AHMP H9 A database of known Aboriginal heritage sites within 50m of APA assets to be maintained in accordance with the procedure described in Section 7.1 of AHMP.
CNVMP: Construction and Vibration Noise Management Plan TMP: Traffic Management Plan
AHMP: Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan
SGWMP: Surface and Groundwater Water Management Plan
CEMP document
Control Ref #
Environmental Control
Implementation Monitoring and Reporting Compliance Comments/
required actions Name Date Signature
Timing Person Responsible
Measurement Criteria Monitoring Schedule
Reporting Person Responsible Yes No
AHMP H11 Where weed management is
required within the boundary of a
previously recorded Aboriginal
site, weeds will be removed in a
manner that does not cause
ground disturbance to the site.
Construction Construction Site
Supervisor
No ground disturbance
to Aboriginal sites.
Weekly Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
AHMP H12 Ongoing consultation will be
undertaken with RAPs in
accordance with Section 5.2 of
AHMP.
Construction
and post-
construction
APA Land and
Environment
Manager
Consultation Log is
maintained.
As required Weekly checklist
as required
APA Project Manager
Biodiversity
BMP B19 Control of new weed infestations will be undertaken in accordance with the weed management procedure in Section 6.3 of BMP.
Construction Construction
Contract Site
Supervisor
No evidence of weed
infestations.
Weekly Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
BMP B20 Construction plant and equipment is to be certified weed free before entering the site in accordance with the weed management procedure in Section 6.3 of BMP.
Construction Construction
Contract Site
Supervisor
Weed free certificates
exist for all equipment
on site.
Weekly Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
BMP B23 Equipment storage areas and stockpile areas will be located away from riparian zones, within existing cleared agricultural or otherwise degraded lands.
Construction Construction
Contract Site
Supervisor
Equipment storage
areas and stockpiles are
located within existing
cleared lands and not
located near riparian
zones.
Weekly Weekly checklist Construction
Contractor Project
Manager
AECOM
Young to Wagga Wagga Looping Pipeline Stage 2 (Behtundra to Young)