Construction Environmental Management Plan · planning approval for a wind farm and ancillary infrastructure at Bodangora, in the Central Wes tern Region of NSW. Bodangora Wind Farm

Construction Environmental Management Plan BODANGORA WIND FARM

JUNE 2017

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Document Verification

Project Title: Bodangora Wind Farm Construction Environmental

Management Plan

Project Contractor: CATCON Project Number: 16-415 Revision Date Prepared by (name) Reviewed by (name) Approved by (name) Draft v 1.0 22/12/2016 J Murphy Michial Sutherland Draft V 1.1 16/02/2017 J Murphy Michial Sutherland Draft V 1.2 06/04/2017 J Murphy Jekabs Strikis,

Nick Graham-Higgs Nick Graham-Higgs

Draft V 1.3 2/06/2017 J Murphy Michial Sutherland Nick Graham-Higgs Draft V 1.4 18/6/2017 Michial Sutherland Nick Graham-Higgs Nick Graham-Higgs Final v1.0 28/06/2017 Michial Sutherland Nick Graham-Higgs Nick Graham-Higgs

Plan Control

The latest version of this plan will be available on the electronic document management system for the Project for relevant Project personnel. The plan would also be available on the Project Website. Distribution of the plan will be to those detailed in the distribution listing below. This distribution will be electronic.

Copy Number Issued To Date Name 1 Department of Planning and Environment 2 CATCON Project Manager 3 Infigen Project Manager 4 CATCON HSE Adviser 5 CATCON QSE Manager 6 TransGrid Project Manager 7 Environmental Representative

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Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 8

1.1 CONTEXT ..............................................................................................................................................8

1.2 BACKGROUND ......................................................................................................................................9

1.3 PURPOSE OF THIS CEMP ......................................................................................................................9

1.4 CERTIFICATION, APPROVAL AND REVIEW ......................................................................................... 10

1.5 DISTRIBUTION ................................................................................................................................... 11

2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................... 11

2.1 GENERAL FEATURES .......................................................................................................................... 11

2.2 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES .............................................................................................................. 14

2.3 COMPOUND AND ANCILLARY FACILITIES .......................................................................................... 16

3 PLANNING ............................................................................................................................. 18

3.1 PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS ....................................................................................... 18

3.2 LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 18

3.3 APPROVALS, PERMITS AND LICENSING ............................................................................................. 18

3.4 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL .............................................................................................................. 19

3.5 ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS AND IMPACTS ....................................................................................... 21

3.6 RISK IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT .......................................................................................... 21

3.7 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ................................................................................................................. 26

3.8 OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS ................................................................................................................ 26

3.9 PROJECT REFINEMENTS .................................................................................................................... 27

4 IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION ....................................................................................... 29

4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION ....................................................... 29

4.2 RESOURCES, ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY ................................................................. 32

4.3 SUB-CONTRACTORS AND SUB-CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT ......................................................... 36

4.4 CEMP AVAILABILITY ........................................................................................................................... 38

4.5 RESOURCES ....................................................................................................................................... 38

5 COMPETENCE, TRAINING AND AWARENESS ............................................................................ 39

5.1 ENVIRONMENTAL INDUCTION .......................................................................................................... 39

5.2 TOOLBOX TALKS, TRAINING AND AWARENESS ................................................................................. 40

5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS TRAINING ....................................................................................... 40

5.4 DAILY PRE-START MEETINGS ............................................................................................................. 41

6 COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................................. 41


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6.1 INTERNAL COMMUNICATION ........................................................................................................... 41

6.2 EXTERNAL AND GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY CONSULTATION .......................................................... 42

6.3 STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION ..................................................................... 42

7 INCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES ............................................................................................... 43

8 INSPECTIONS, MONITORING AND AUDITING ........................................................................... 45

8.1 ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS ....................................................................................................... 45

8.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ...................................................................................................... 45

8.3 AUDITING AND REPORTING .............................................................................................................. 46

8.4 NON-CONFORMITY, CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS .................................................... 48

8.5 OTHER REPORTING............................................................................................................................ 49

9 CEMP REVIEW AND IMPROVEMENT ........................................................................................ 52

10 DOCUMENTATION .................................................................................................................. 52

10.1 ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS ............................................................................................................. 52

10.2 DOCUMENT CONTROL ...................................................................................................................... 53

Tables

Table 2-1 Construction Methodology .......................................................................................................... 14

Table 3-1 Location of information in this plan addressing the requirements of the CoA. ........................... 19

Table 3-2 Environmental objectives and targets ......................................................................................... 26

Table 4-1 Environmental management sub-plans and strategies ............................................................... 30

Table 4-2 Environmental Consultants .......................................................................................................... 38

Table 5-1 Example Environmental Training Schedule ................................................................................. 40

Table 8-1 Audit Requirements Summary ..................................................................................................... 48

Table 8-2 Reporting requirements ............................................................................................................... 49

Appendices

Appendix A Environmental Legislation ............................................................................................... 54

Appendix B Environmental Policy ....................................................................................................... 62

Appendix C Sensitive Area Plans and Constraints Maps ..................................................................... 63

Appendix D Forms and Checklists Register ......................................................................................... 68

Appendix E Environmental Aspects, Impacts, and Mitigation Measures ........................................... 69

Appendix F Environmental Agency Notification Procedure ............................................................. 108


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Appendix G Waste Classification Procedure ..................................................................................... 109

Appendix H Example Waste Disposal and Tracking Procedure ......................................................... 115

Appendix I Waste Management Register ................................................................................................ 120

Appendix J Disposal of Waste Oil Procedure ................................................................................... 121

Appendix K Construction Environmental Checklist .......................................................................... 122

Appendix L Turbine Micro Siting Impacts ......................................................................................... 126

Appendix M CEMP Consultation Summary ........................................................................................ 129

Appendix N Consultation responses ................................................................................................. 132


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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS AHIMS Aboriginal Heritage Management Information System

ANZECC Australian and New Zealand Environment Conservation Council

API Aerial Photo Interpretation

ARA Appropriate regulatory authority

ARI Average recurrence interval

ARR Australian rainfall and runoff

AS Australian Standard

BBAMP Bird and Bat Adaptive Management Program

BWFPL Bodangora Wind Farm Pty Ltd (Proponent)

CATCON CATCON Civil & Allied Technical Construction Pty Ltd

CAQMP Construction Air Quality Management Plan

CBMP Construction Biodiversity Management Plan

CCAMP Construction Compound and Ancillary Facility Management Plan

CCC Community Consultation Committee

CO Carbon monoxide

CoA Consolidated Conditions of Approval, Modification 2

CCR Construction Compliance Report

CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan

CHMP Construction Heritage Management Plan

CNVMP Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan

CTAMP Construction Traffic and Access Management Plan

CLM Act Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (NSW)

Consortium EPC Contract Partnership between CATCON and GE, where both parties are signatories to the EPC Contract. CATCON assumes Lead Contractor role. GE are responsible for supply of towers and turbines. CATCON are responsible for the remainder of works including civil, electrical, substation and installation of towers and turbines.

CSWMP Construction Soil and Water Management Plan

dB(A) decibels “A” weighted

DECC NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change (Now EPA)

DRC Dubbo Regional Council (incorporating Wellington Council)

DPE (NSW) Department of Planning and Environment

EEC Endangered ecological community EA Environmental Assessment, and Modification Reports EIAR Environmental Impact Audit Report EMS Environmental Management System Environmental Auditor

A person with tertiary qualifications, relevant specialist knowledge and experience, and training and experience in verification and/or auditing.

EPA Environment Protection Authority (Previously DECCW and/or OEH)


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EP&A Act Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW)

EPBC Act Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cwth)

EPL Environment Protection Licence

ER Environmental Representative, reporting to DPE (CoA – E19)

ERSED Erosion and Sediment

EWMS Environmental Work Methods Statement (or Safe Work Method Statements)

ESCP Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (aka PESCP)

FM Act Fisheries Management Act 1994 (NSW)

GE GE General Electric International Inc

GEDO Greenhouse and Energy Data Officer

GHG Greenhouse gas

GWh Gigawatt hours

ha Hectares

HSE Advisor Health, Safety, and Environment Advisor

ICNG NSW EPA Interim Construction Noise Guideline

ISEPP State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 (NSW)

km Kilometres

kV Kilovolts

m Metres

m3 Cubic metres

ML Megalitre

MW Megawatts

NEPC National Environment Protection Council

NML Noise Management Level

NPW Act National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (NSW)

NSW New South Wales

NGER Act National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007

NOW NSW Office of Water

NOx Nitrogen oxides

NTSCORP Native Title Services Corporation Limited

NV Act Native Vegetation Act 2003 (NSW)

NW Act Noxious Weeds Act 1993 (NSW)

OOHW Out of hours work

PAH Aromatic hydrocarbons

PCCR Pre-construction Compliance Report

PCT Plant Community Type

PESCP Progressive Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (aka ESCP)


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PMP Project Management Plan

POCR Pre-operation Compliance Report

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

QSE Manager Quality, Safety, and Environment Manager

RAV restricted access vehicles

RBL Rating Background Level

RET Scheme Renewable Energy Target Scheme

RFD Rock Filter Dam

RMS Roads and Maritime Services

R[x] Sensitive receiver [number]

SoC Statement of Commitments in Environmental Assessment

SOx Sulphur oxides

Sp./spp. Species/species (plural)

TCP Traffic Control Plans

TSC Act Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (NSW)

The Principal Bodangora Wind Farm Pty Ltd (Infigen Energy Development Pty Ltd subsidiary)

The Project Bodangora Wind Farm The Proponent Bodangora Wind Farm Pty Ltd

VOC Volatile organic compounds

WTG [xx] Wind turbine generator [unit number]


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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 CONTEXT

This Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and sub-plans have been prepared to address the requirements of:

• New South Wales (NSW) Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) consolidated Conditions of Approval (CoA) Modification 2

• All applicable legislation, during construction of the Project • Mitigation and management measures listed in the Statement of Commitments (SoC) in the

Bodangora Wind Farm EA

CoA E20 states:

Prior to the commencement of construction, or as otherwise agreed by the Secretary, the Proponent shall prepare and implement (following approval) a Construction Environmental Management Plan for the Project. The plan shall outline the environmental management practices and procedures that are to be followed during construction, and shall be prepared in consultation with the relevant government agencies (including Council), and in accordance with the Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources, 2004). The plan shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:

a) A description of activities to be undertaken during construction of the Project (including staging and scheduling);

b) Statutory and other obligations that the Proponent is required to fulfil during construction, including approvals/consents, consultations and agreements required from authorities and other stakeholders under key legislation and policies;

c) A description of the roles and responsibilities for relevant employees involved in the construction of the Project, including relevant training and induction provisions for ensuring that employees, including contractors and subcontractors, are aware of their environmental and compliance obligations under these Conditions of Approval;

d) An environmental risk analysis to identify the key environmental performance issues associated with the construction phase; and

e) Details of how environmental performance would be managed and monitored to meet acceptable outcomes, including what actions will be taken to address identified potential adverse environmental impacts (including any impacts arising from the staging of the construction of the Project). In particular, the following environmental performance issues shall be addressed in the plan:

i. Compounds and ancillary facilities management; ii. Noise and vibration;

iii. Traffic and access; iv. Soil and water quality and spoil management; v. Air quality and dust management;

vi. Management of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritage; vii. Soil contamination, hazardous material and waste management;

viii. Management of ecological impacts; and ix. Hazard and risk management.


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The plan shall be submitted for the approval of the Secretary no later than once month prior to the commencement of construction, or as otherwise agreed by the Secretary. The plan may be prepared in stages; however, construction works for each stage shall not commence until written approval has been received from the Secretary.

The approval of a Construction Environmental Management Plan does not relieve the Proponent of any requirement associated with this Approval. If there is an inconsistency with an approval Construction Environmental Management Plan and the Conditions of Approval, the requirements of this Approval prevail.

CoA E21 requires the preparation of a number of Management Plans, which is addressed in the sub-plans appended to this CEMP. The specific requirements of CoA E21 are addressed in each relevant sub-plan.

1.2 BACKGROUND

Bodangora Wind Farm Pty Ltd (BWFPL), a subsidiary of Infigen Energy Development Pty Ltd, received planning approval for a wind farm and ancillary infrastructure at Bodangora, in the Central Western Region of NSW.

Bodangora Wind Farm is a State Significant Development project and environmental initiative that represents an important contribution to renewable energy generation in NSW. The project will provide an additional 333 Gigawatt hours (GWh) per year of renewable energy to the National Electricity Market. It is expected that Bodangora Wind Farm will significantly assist in reducing the greenhouse gas emission of NSW’s electricity generation. The wind farm provides an additional energy source for retailers seeking to meet the obligations of the Federal Government’s Renewable Energy Target (RET) Scheme. The RET Scheme mandates that over 33000 GWh/year of renewable energy be generated by 2020.

An Environmental Assessment (EA) was prepared to support a Project Application lodged by the proponent under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act). Project approval was granted by the NSW Planning and Assessment Commission on 30 August 2013 (Application Number MP 10_0157) and modifications were subsequently approved in October 2015 (Modification 1) and December 2016 (Modification 2).

A Consortium has been awarded the contract to construct the Project. The Consortium comprises an EPC Contract Partnership between CATCON and GE, where both parties are signatories to the EPC Contract, with CATCON being the Lead Contractor. GE are responsible for supply of towers and turbines, while CATCON are responsible for the remainder of works including civil, electrical, substation and installation of towers and turbines.

The switchyards and overhead powerlines will be constructed by TransGrid. All TransGrid staff and contractors will be inducted into and operate under this CEMP. TransGrid are currently undertaking the detailed design of the switchyards and overhead powerlines.

This CEMP describes the environmental management measures CATCON will implement during the construction work.

1.3 PURPOSE OF THIS CEMP

The CEMP has been prepared in accordance with the Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (DIPNR, 2004) and Australian Standard (AS)/New Zealand Standard ISO 14001. This CEMP forms one component of a suite of documents included in the Project Management Plan (PMP). The


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PMP includes but is not limited to quality plans, work health and safety plans, environmental plans, and industrial relations plans.

The purpose of this CEMP is to provide a structured approach to the management of environmental issues during construction of the Project. Implementing this CEMP effectively will ensure that the Project team meets regulatory and policy requirements in a systematic manner and continually improves its performance. The CEMP will assist in ensuring the requirements of the EA are met.

In particular, this CEMP:

• Describes the Project in detail including activities to occur and relative timing. • Provides specific mitigation measures and controls that can be applied on-site to avoid or minimise

potential for negative environmental impacts. • Provides specific mechanisms for compliance with applicable policies, approvals, licences, permits,

consultation agreements and legislation. • Describes the environmental management related roles and responsibilities of personnel. • States objectives and targets for issues that are important to the environmental performance of the

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

construction.

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

1.4 CERTIFICATION, APPROVAL AND REVIEW

Prior to commencing construction works on site, this CEMP prepared by NGH Environmental including attachments, reference documents and appendices will be forwarded to BWFPL (by the Proponent) for review and acceptance prior to commencement of works. The CEMP shall be submitted by the Proponent for the approval of the Secretary of the DPE (CoA E20) no later than one month prior to the commencement of construction, or as otherwise agreed by the Secretary.

During construction, the CEMP will be formally reviewed by the Project Management Team, including the QSE Manager/HSE Advisor and Consortium Project Manager, at six-monthly intervals as part of CATCON Management Review Process and will include a review of the environmental processes and procedures including inspections and audits completed.

The review will aim to verify the effectiveness of the CEMP and subplans in ensuring:

• Compliance with legislative and planning requirements • Maintenance of the wellbeing of people living in the local community. • Safeguarding and protecting of the area’s natural environment.

It will include:

• Review of internal and external audits • Review of implemented environmental procedures, processes, forms, checklists and other documents

required by the CEMP • Review of any design or activity modifications • Review of environmental incidents and community complaints • Modifications to the CEMP as required


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Changes may be required as the CEMP is implemented and works progress. This is an important aspect of continuous improvement. Any changes will be made in consultation with BWFPL and the Environmental Representative (ER) and will be controlled, with copies forwarded to the relevant parties. See Section 9 for more details.

1.5 DISTRIBUTION

The CEMP will be distributed via CATCON’s electronic document management system for the project. The current version of the CEMP will also be posted and made available to the public via the project dedicated website. All printed copies are deemed ‘uncontrolled and for information only’.

2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 GENERAL FEATURES

Project name Bodangora Wind Farm

Project cost $200 million

Construction start July 2017

Duration 18-24 months

Hours of work (day/night)

Monday to Friday – 7 am to 6 pm, Saturday- 8 am to 1 pm (if required) Sundays and Public Holidays- No work Work outside standard hours: In accordance with CoA E4

Local Government Authority (LGA)

Dubbo Regional Council

State electorate Dubbo

Federal electorate Parkes

Location Map: Refer Figure 2-1.


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Figure 2-1: Project Location.

High resolution constraint maps are provided electronically as PDFs and shape files to design and construction teams. Close ups are available in appendix C


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Figure 2-2: Project Overview


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The project will involve the construction and operation of 33 wind turbines. Each turbine has a maximum height of 150 metres (m) to blade tip. The turbines are proposed to be located at elevations between 480 to 640 m above sea level. The development will occupy only a small part of each property, and the existing land use will be preserved. Other elements required for the project include:

• A 33/132 kilovolt (kV) substation plus switchyards and transformers to provide a connection to the existing TransGrid 132 kV Wellington – Beryl transmission line, located in the centre-east part of the project area;

• An operation and maintenance centre in the south-west of the project area; • 39 kilometres (km) of new and upgraded access tracks; • Around 37 km of underground (or overhead) 33 kV cabling to provide connections between

the wind turbines within the project area, located along access tracks as far as possible; • Around 8.2 km overhead (or underground) 33 kV transmission line, providing connection

between the wind farm and the proposed substation; and • Temporary and permanent wind monitoring masts.

The project will involve the use of the following plant and equipment: • Excavators • Loaders • Scrapers • Trucks / semi-trailers • Graders • Rollers • Water carts • Rock breaker • Rock bolting machine • Chainsaws • Mulchers • Cranes • Concrete agitators • Concrete vibrators • Concrete pumps • Form work • Steel work • Delivery vehicles • Power tools • Light Vehicles • Underboring • Dewatering pumps • Trenchers

2.2 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

Construction for the project will be over a period of 18-24 months. The project will involve around 70 to 80 staff working on site at any one time. Table 2-1 provides a summary of the relevant construction activities for the Project. The current plan for the construction sequence is described in the attached Gantt chart.

Table 2-1 Construction Methodology

Activity/Phase Description of Works

Wind turbine generators

• Each turbine will be manufactured offsite in sections and assembled on-site; • Installation of wind turbine generators, materials, and equipment will be delivered to the

site by restricted access vehicles where necessary; and • A turbine hardstand area (1500 m2) adjacent to each turbine will be utilised for

construction, and will remain as a cleared, functional area for maintenance purposes during operation.

Construction of footings

• Excavation of 220 - 340 cubic metres (m3) of soil or rock at each turbine location, by excavators, loaders or similar equipment. Some low-level blasting or rock hammering as required at rocky locations. Rock bolting for stability, if necessary;

• Excavated topsoil will be stockpiled and used for rehabilitation over the constructed footing, work pad batters including site restoration;


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• Each footing will be a reinforced concrete block poured against natural ground using a ‘blinding’ layer and formwork as required. The footing will be tensioned and tied to the underlying rock with rock anchors as required;

• Each footing will include conduits for power and control cables; and • Completed footings will be either covered by soil and grass, or raised slightly above ground

level.

Electrical infrastructure: substation

• Clearing and site preparation works on an area of approximately 120 m by 80 m; • Construction of footings, including a surface layer of crushed rock and a buried ‘earth grid’,

oil/water separation unit, cable ducting, lightening protection masts; • Installation of structures and component parts; • Installation of facilities and control buildings; • Installation of rainwater collection tanks and septic system to treat wastewater produced

from amenities; • Construction of fencing; • Construction of carpark; • Installation of optical fibre cabling; • Location of a small temporary site office and amenities facilities at substation site during

construction period. • Construction of separate construction site office and laydown area.

Electrical infrastructure: underground cables

• Underground cabling, comprising power and control cables will be buried in trenches of around 1 m in depth and 0.5 - 0.75 m in width. In some locations, wider trenches may be required where two cables are located side by side.

• Excavation will depend on ground conditions but likely by either mobile trenching machine, hydraulic rock breaker, and excavator.

• Wherever practical, trenches will be backfilled immediately with the excavated materials after cable conduit installation, to minimise stormwater flows scouring or filling open trenches or scouring disturbed ground prior to stabilisation and revegetation.

• Temporary access tracks will be located alongside trenches for access during trenching and cable installation.

• Surplus excavated topsoil will be distributed over surrounding areas and revegetated, and surplus excavated subsoil will be used in access track construction or stockpiled.

Electrical infrastructure: overhead lines

• Up to 8.2 kilometres of 33kV overhead transmission lines between the substation at WTG 16 and Wellington to Beryl 132kV line (94b).

• ‘T’ style connection to the existing Wellington to Beryl 132kV line (94b) near pole 88 • Create temporary laydowns off Budgalong Road and Goolma Road for poles and plant • Create an access tract for the feeder line construction and maintenance • Clear woody vegetation below the transmission line as required for safe operation • Create minor creek crossings at Reids Creek and unnamed tributary of Mitchell Creek

Local road upgrades

• Existing local roads will be used by construction vehicles for delivery of wind farm parts. • All roads identified as needing upgrading for construction access will be constructed to

relevant engineering standards. • Creek crossings will be upgraded as required including widening of culverts or new culverts.

Culvert works will include inlet and outlet scour protection. Existing fords may be upgraded.


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On-site access tracks

• Width of constructed access tracks will be around 5.5 m, and will remain the same width following construction.

• Areas of land no longer required for access will be appropriately remediated to their pre-construction condition.

• Access track construction will involve clearing, grading, and removal of topsoil as required, removal of soft material not suitable as a foundation, and compaction of gravel road base, and provision of drainage works.

• Where steeper access track grades are proposed, there may be a need for access track to be benched into sides of a slope, and track construction would include suitable batters (2:1) with stabilisation to prevent erosion. Use of cut and fill may be required to produce even vertical grades for oversize vehicles.

• Excavated topsoil be stockpiled for site rehabilitation.

Wind monitoring masts

• Will involve construction of concrete footings, erection of mast with supporting guy wires, and installation of monitoring equipment.

Temporary and permanent compounds and ancillary facilities

• See Section 2.3 below • See also Construction Compound and Ancillary Facilities Management Plan

2.3 COMPOUND AND ANCILLARY FACILITIES

A Construction Compound and Ancillary Facilities Management Plan has also been prepared for the project. Construction compounds and ancillary facilities for the project include:

• Construction site office and laydown area • Concrete batch plant • Crushing and screening plant • Stockpiles

The construction site office and laydown area will include:

• Several demountable buildings used for office, workshop, and storage purposes • Staff amenities • Portable toilet facilities • Sufficient parking for light and heavy vehicles as required • Power and communications services • Cleared, flat laydown area for temporary storage of construction materials, plant,

equipment, and turbine components • Construction compound • Material storage compound • Maintenance workshop • Geotechnical testing laboratory • Material stockpile area


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Following construction, all temporary facilities will be removed and all disturbed areas restored and revegetated to the satisfaction of the landholder. A Construction Compound and Ancillary Facilities Management Plan has also been prepared as required by CoA E21 and provides additional detail.


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3 PLANNING

3.1 PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS

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

• Minimise pollution of land, air and water; • Use pollution control equipment and keep it in proper working order; • Preserve the natural and cultural heritage environment; • Give notice to the relevant authorities of a non-Aboriginal or Aboriginal heritage discovery; • Minimise the occurrence of offensive noise; • Be a good neighbour to surrounding land users; • Keep the community informed of Project milestones, upcoming activities and duration of relevant

aspects of the works; • Use equipment with noise control features where available and ensure that it is properly maintained;

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

3.2 LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A register of legal and other requirements for the Project is contained in Appendix A. This register is maintained as a checklist. This register will be reviewed at regular intervals e.g. during management reviews, and updated with any applicable changes. Any changes made to the legal requirements register will be communicated to the wider team where necessary through toolbox talks, specific training and other methods detailed in Section 5.

3.3 APPROVALS, PERMITS AND LICENSING

An Environment Protection Licence (EPL) for scheduled development work is being sought from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the project, and will be required prior to construction commencing.

Should any additional environmental or planning approvals, permits or licences be required the following procedure would be implemented:

1 Approval, licence or permit need is identified. 2 The Consortium Project Manager (see Section 4.2.2) will identify impacts to the project in relation to

the approval (e.g. stop work). 3 The Consortium Project Manager will complete the necessary work to apply for the approval, licence

or permit. 4 If changes are necessary to the CEMP, the procedure in Section 9 would be followed. 5 The Consortium Project Manager will notify the Principal’s Representative in writing of the outcome

of the application.

Such permits could include Section 138 for roads and controlled activities for water way crossings. See Appendix A for a potential list of permits required.


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3.4 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

CoAC4 states that Where micro-siting is proposed, the Proponent shall identify the proposed turbine locations in the CEMP, and demonstrate how those locations will not give rise to increased landscape, vegetation, cultural heritage, visual amenity, shadow flicker, noise, fire risk or aviation impacts when compared with the approved locations. This is addressed in Appendix L.

CoA E20 requires the preparation of a CEMP to detail the environmental management practices and procedures that are to be followed during construction. The requirements of CoA E20 are addressed in this plan.

Table 3-1 Location of information in this plan addressing the requirements of the CoA.

Condition of Approval

Condition Requirement Location

E20 Prior to the commencement of construction, or as otherwise agreed by the Secretary, the Proponent shall prepare and implement (following approval) a Construction Environmental Management Plan for the Project. The plan shall outline the environmental management practices and procedures that are to be followed during construction, and shall be prepared in consultation with the relevant government agencies (including Council), and in accordance with the Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources, 2004). The plan shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:

This plan

E20(a) A description of activities to be undertaken during construction of the Project (including staging and scheduling);

Section 2

E20(b) Statutory and other obligations that the Proponent is required to fulfil during construction, including approvals/consents, consultations and agreements required from authorities and other stakeholders under key legislation and policies;

Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

and Appendix L

E20(c) A description of the roles and responsibilities for relevant employees involved in the construction of the Project, including relevant training and induction provisions for ensuring that employees, including contractors and subcontractors, are aware of their environmental and compliance obligations under these Conditions of Approval;

Sections 4.2, 4.3, 5

E20(d) An environmental risk analysis to identify the key environmental performance issues associated with the construction phase; and

Section 3.6

E20(e) Details of how environmental performance would be managed and monitored to meet acceptable outcomes, including what actions will be taken to address identified potential adverse environmental impacts (including any impacts arising from the staging of the construction of

Appendix E, sub-plans


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Condition of Approval

Condition Requirement Location

the Project). In particular, the following environmental performance issues shall be addressed in the plan:

E20(e)(i) Compounds and ancillary facilities management; Construction Compound and Ancillary Facilities Management Plan

E20(e)(ii) Noise and vibration; Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan

E20(e)(iii) Traffic and access; Construction Traffic and Access Management Plan

E20(e)(iv) Soil and water quality and spoil management; Construction Soil and Water Quality Management Plan, Appendix G, Appendix H, Appendix I

E20(e)(v) Air quality and dust management; Construction Air Quality Management Plan

E20(e)(vi) Management of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritage; Construction Heritage Management Plan

E20(e)(vii) Soil contamination, hazardous material and waste management; Construction Soil and Water Management Plan, Appendix G, Appendix H, Appendix I

E20(e)(vii) Management of ecological impacts; and Construction Biodiversity Management Plan

E20(e)(viii) Hazard and risk management. Sections 3.5, 3.6, 7


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3.5 ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS AND IMPACTS

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

The objectives of risk assessment are to:

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

• Qualitatively evaluate and categorise each risk item. • Assess whether risk issues can be managed by environmental protection measures. • Qualitatively evaluate residual risk with implementation of measures.

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

The identification of impacts associated with aspects of the Project is detailed in Appendix E.

3.6 RISK IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT

Environmental Risk Assessment

Potential environmental risks associated with project works were identified during pre-construction environmental assessments (EA Chapter 18). Risks have also been identified through the Risk Management Standard and are outlined in the project’s Risk Register located in the PMP. Environmental risks (aspects and impacts) are aligned with mitigation strategies and assigned rankings, and categorised as per the following:

• Environmental aspect • Relative scale of potential impact • Impact description • Likelihood of occurrence

Environmental controls required to mitigate or minimise such risks are outlined in the Environmental Management Sub-Plans required by the CoAs.

Impact Identification

Potential impacts identified through risk identification processes are addressed within each Environmental Management Sub-Plan. Upon identification of additional potential impacts, each plan will be updated accordingly.

The following table outlines the major environmental risks identified in the EA.

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Aspect Potential Impact Level of Risk Proposed Management Mitigated Risk Relevant Plans Vegetation and Habitat

Extent of clearing required for infrastructure. Disturbance to native fauna habitat.

High Infrastructure has been located to avoid habitat features, and native vegetation. Clearance will be minimal as the majority of tower locations and access routes are located over heavily modified grazing land. Large mature trees have been avoided and can be retained. Micrositing during final detailed project layout will occur to avoid clearing and identified areas of threatened or significant vegetation. Where clearing is required it will be undertaken in the presence of an ecologist. A Construction Biodiversity Management Plan has been included as part of the CEMP. Weed control measures will be implemented.

Moderate CEMP CBMP

Threatened species

Potential impact of project on threatened species.

Moderate The flora and fauna assessment has identified that no threatened plant species identified under State legislation will occur or are likely to occur in the project area. Three threatened species and one threatened community which are identified under State legislation are known to occur on site. Mitigation measures (CoA and SoC) will minimise impacts to State legislated threatened species. A field survey for the Superb Parrot will be undertaken to determine whether the species is only a winter visitor to the project area and the results reported to Department of Planning and DECCW.

Low CEMP CBMP Bird and bat plan is in preparation.

Aboriginal Heritage

Potential disturbance of Aboriginal sites or objects.

Moderate Comprehensive investigations have been undertaken. A construction heritage management plan has been prepared as part of the CEMP. Track and cabling locations will be micro-sited to avoid sites of known heritage significance. Where a known artefact site has been identified (listed as SU18/L1 in Chapter 10), a conservation strategy will be developed to detail the avoidance of this artefact by design through the diversion of the proposed access road around the artefact. Unrecorded artefacts are likely to be present in low or very low densities only. The predicted impact following the comprehensive investigation is low. Where any additional unrecorded Aboriginal objects are encountered, works shall cease immediately and DECCW will be notified immediately of the find. An additional archaeological survey will be conducted in any area proposed for development that has not been previously surveyed. A cultural management protocol will document procedures required for impact avoidance or mitigation, developed in consultation with an archaeologist, the relevant Aboriginal communities and the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage.

Low CEMP CHMP

Non-Aboriginal Heritage

Potential disturbance to non-Aboriginal heritage sites

Moderate A heritage sub-plan will be prepared as part of the CEMP. None of the survey units or non-Aboriginal heritage items as identified within the project area have been identified to surpass archaeological significance thresholds which would preclude the proposed development.

Low CEMP CHMP


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Aspect Potential Impact Level of Risk Proposed Management Mitigated Risk Relevant Plans Sections of the Sandy Hollow to Maryvale Railway is currently utilised as a farm road within the project area. This road is proposed for upgrade; however, it is not expected that there will be any future impact beyond what is existing. A Statement of Heritage significance was prepared for the EA. The Kaiser Mine will be identified as a restricted area during wind farm construction through the erection of fencing. Where any additional historic items are encountered, works shall cease immediately to allow an assessment of the object by an archaeologist.

Construction Noise

Potential for exceedance of construction noise limits resulting from traffic noise, construction activities, blasting noise and vibration

High Comprehensive noise modelling has considered the worst case scenario of the likely construction noise. It is expected that a dwelling 1,200 metres from construction activity may be ‘noise affected’ but not ‘highly noise affected’. The proponent has proposed to apply ‘all feasible and reasonable work practices to meet the noise affected level’. A Construction Noise Management Sub-Plan will be prepared for the CEMP. A range of engineering, administrative, and site management measures are proposed to limit noise. This includes measures such as acoustic barriers, propriety enclosures, for fixed noise structures to be located at a maximum practical distance from dwellings, regular inspections, construction works limited to designated periods, and an equipment and vehicle monitoring regime will occur. Traffic will be limited to day time operation, will follow the approved construction route, will be evenly disbursed, and care will be taken to avoid the acceleration of trucks in close proximity to dwellings. There will be a thorough community notice program and complaints register. Monitoring of blasting activities will occur and where construction occurs within 100 metres of a sensitive receiver.

Moderate CEMP CNVMP

Construction Off-site Impacts

Movement of oversize and overmass vehicles and impact to traffic flows. Increased frequency of traffic and impact to traffic flows. Heavy loads causing degradation to local roads.

High Consideration of transport issues in project route design and impact assessment. A Traffic Management Plan will be prepared as a sub-plan to CEMP in consultation with local Councils, including Dubbo Regional Council, and RMS. Measures to ensure the safety of all road users, including the provision of traffic control personnel where required, avoiding sensitive areas such as schools en route, and warning and general signposting on access routes. Restrictions on timing of delivery of large equipment by oversize trucks. A community information and awareness program and a community complaints procedure established. An inspection and maintenance program undertaken to ensure road conditions are maintained. Road access/occupation permits will be obtained as access works are required. Induction of staff to ensure awareness of traffic management requirements.

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Aspect Potential Impact Level of Risk Proposed Management Mitigated Risk Relevant Plans Construction On-site Impacts

Vehicles driving off-road causing disturbance to natural habitats and causing erosion. Degradation of access tracks due to vehicle movements.

Moderate A Traffic Management Plan will be prepared as a sub-plan to CEMP in consultation with local Councils, including Dubbo Regional Council, and RMS. Construction of tracks near environmentally sensitive areas will be avoided or guided by relevant specialists. Implementation of sediment and erosion control programs. On-site speed restrictions implemented, access limited to defined tracks, and induction of staff to ensure awareness of traffic management requirements. At conclusion of construction, any tracks no longer needed will be restored and revegetated.

Low CEMP CTAMP CSWMP

Greenhouse gas emissions

Net generation of greenhouse gases from manufacture, construction, operation and decommissioning

Low Within three months of operation, the wind farm will offset any greenhouse emissions. Significant savings to national emissions will be provided in the long term.

Low CEMP CAQMP

Air quality Dust and minor air emissions may impact local area Vehicle emissions

Moderate Works will be implemented as part of the Soil and Erosion Control Plan to mitigate the potential for dust, including wetting exposed soils, gravel capping on access tracks, and rehabilitation as soon as possible. Local water supplies will be used for dust control and will be balanced on the amount of available water. All construction vehicles will maintain emission controls. Given the scale of the project and existing farming activities such as the ploughing of fields, it is expected that dust generated by the construction of the wind farm can be effectively managed and will form only a minor contribution to air emissions in the wider region.

Low CEMP CAQMP CSWMP

Soil management

Soil erosion as a result of construction Controls inadequate to minimise erosion

High Assessment has identified areas with erosion potential. The project design has minimised the extent of soil disturbance, and vegetation clearance has been minimised. Soil and Water Management Plan to be prepared for the CEMP to outline erosion control measures. Project component will consist of only a small component of land area. The majority of construction activity will occur where erosion potential is low and ongoing monitoring and maintenance will occur.

Moderate CEMP CSWMP

Water management

Impact of sediment run-off Excessive use of local water supplies

High Upgrading of existing crossings will reduce the impact on site drainage. Overhead cables will be considered at creek crossings to minimise disturbance and erosion risk. Cable crossings at creeks are to be installed to appropriate guidelines. Trenches will be open for minimal periods only, and backfilled to preconstruction condition. Water for the project will be obtained from Dubbo Regional Council, and will be negotiated with Council at the time of construction.

Moderate CEMP CSWMP


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Aspect Potential Impact Level of Risk Proposed Management Mitigated Risk Relevant Plans The expected water usage is not excessive and is required for mitigation measures, such as dust control.

Hazards Spills or leaks of sewerage, fuel, chemicals or batteries

Moderate Hazardous substances will be safely stored in areas with containment in case of leaks. Procedures for handling and storage of substances will be documented and monitored. A number of hazardous substances have secondary containment measures. Staff will be trained in emergency response and clean-up procedures.

Low CEMP CSWMP

Bushfire risk Ignition of a bushfire through construction and operational activities Bushfire ignition as a result of lightning strike

High A Bushfire Risk Management Plan will be prepared in consultation with the NSW Rural Fire Service. Alternative access and egress routes exist for most turbine sites should they be required in an emergency. Contractors will be required to comply with all legislation. Native vegetation may be required for removal where in excess of 100 millimetres high at access tracks and work site locations. A mobile water tank will be kept on-site for firefighting purposes, and firefighting tools will be kept at each work station. Work will be limited on high bushfire risk days.

Low CEMP


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3.7 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Construction will be undertaken under the CATCON environmental policy. This environmental policy describes CATCON’s commitment to continual improvement of its environmental performance and to achieve compliance with applicable legal requirements.

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

A copy of the environmental policy is provided in Appendix B.

3.8 OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS

As a means of assessing environmental performance during construction of the Project, environmental objectives and targets have been established. These objectives and targets have been developed with consideration of key issues identified through the environmental assessment and risk assessment process. The objectives and targets are consistent with the Project environmental policy and will assist in monitoring whether the commitments of the policy are being met.

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

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

Environmental objectives and targets for the Project are provided in Table 3-1 below.

Table 3-2 Environmental objectives and targets

Objective Target Measurement Tool

Construction of the Project in accordance with environmental approvals

• 100% compliance with statutory approvals and Conditions of Approval

• Audits (internal and external)

• Weekly Inspections • Construction compliance

report • Management review

Construction to be undertaken in accordance with the EPL.

• 100% compliance with EPL. • Annual reporting • Audits and inspections • Construction compliance

report

Construction of the Project in accordance with approved environmental management plans

• 100% compliance with CEMP and associated Sub-plans

• 100% compliance with relevant environmental procedures

• No reportable incidents

• Weekly inspections • Audits (internal and

external) • Construction

compliance report • Management review


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Compliance with all legal requirements

• No regulatory infringements (PINs or prosecutions)

• No formal regulatory warning

• Weekly inspections • Audits (internal and

external) • Construction compliance


Environmental Incidents

• Nil reportable environmental incidents

• 100% reporting of environmental incidents

• Weekly inspections

• Incident reports • Construction compliance


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

• No non-conformances raised • 100% of non-conformances and

corrective actions addressed within specific timeframes

• Audits • Management review

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

• 100% compliance with complaints response time, complaints investigations and close out

• Disseminate regular Project updates and other information through the Project website and other tools

• Adopt and implement the existing Project Complaints Management System

• Continue to operate the existing Community Consultative Committee (CCC) during construction

• Complaints register • Construction compliance

report • Audits (internal and

external) • CCC meeting and

minutes

Continuously improve environmental performance

• Develop and maintain a program of ongoing environmental training

• Capture lessons learnt from environmental incidents to minimise repeat issues

• Encourage and reward innovation and effort throughout the works force

• Construction compliance report

• Management review • Audits (internal and

external)

3.9 PROJECT REFINEMENTS

3.9.1 General changes

Any design changes or changes in scope of works should be communicated to CATCON’s QSE Manager and HSE Advisor. The HSE Advisor will complete a consistency review for the change. The QSE in consultation with the ER, Consortium Project Manager and Principal Contractor’s Representative, will determine if additional environmental assessment is required.


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3.9.2 Ancillary facilities assessment criteria

Ancillary facilities are defined in the Project Approval as a Temporary facility for construction, including for example an office and amenities compound, construction compound, batch plant (concrete or bitumen), materials storage compound, maintenance workshop, testing laboratory or material stockpile area. Note: Stockpiles are included under this definition and are discussed in Section 3.9.3.

The location of the main site compound and ancillary facilities are nominated, assessed and detailed in Figure 2-3 and Section 2.3. Circumstance may arise during construction where additional, or changes to the location of, ancillary facilities are required.

Where this situation arises an assessment against the criteria detailed below will be undertaken. These criteria require that stockpiles and ancillary facilities:

a) Be located more than 50 m from a waterway1. b) Have ready access to the road network or direct access to the construction. c) Be located in areas of low ecological significance and require minimal clearing of native

vegetation (not beyond that already required by the Project). d) Be located on relatively level land. e) Be separated from the nearest residences by at least 200 m (or at least 300 m for a

temporary batching plant). f) Be above the 20 Average Recurrence Interval (ARI) flood level unless a contingency

plan to manage flooding is prepared and implemented. g) Not unreasonably affect the land use of adjacent properties. h) Provide sufficient area for the storage of raw materials to minimise, to the greatest

extent practical, the number of deliveries required outside standard construction hours.

i) Be located in areas of low heritage conservation significance (including identified Aboriginal cultural value) and not impact on heritage sites beyond those already impacted by the Project.

Where this criterion is unable to be met for any proposed ancillary facility, an assessment demonstrating how adverse impacts from construction or operation of the facility can be mitigated and managed to an acceptable standard will be undertaken.

Ancillary facilities are further addressed within the Construction Compound Ancillary Facilities Management Plan.

1 A “waterway” is defined as:

• Any Class 1 or Class 2 fish habitat waterways (as described in the NSW Fisheries guidelines). • Any permanent or ephemeral drainage line with direct drainage to State Environmental Planning Policy No 14 Coastal Wetlands. • Waters that are used for the purposes of human consumption. • Waters that have a known Maundia triglochinoides population.


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3.9.3 Stockpile locality assessment

During construction, a number of temporary stockpiles may be required. Stockpile sites are required to store equipment and materials including, but not limited to:

• Excavated material to be used in access track construction and other design features. • Excavated material unsuitable for reuse in the formation. • Excess concrete, pavement, rock, steel and other material stored for either future use in the

Project or prior to removal from site. • Topsoil, mulch, excess timber for landscaping and revegetation works.

Where stockpiles are required, they will be located in accordance with the requirements of CoA E17 (see above).

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

4 IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION

4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION

4.1.1 Construction environmental management plan

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

This CEMP is consistent with:

• Guideline for the preparation of Environmental Management Plans (DIPNR, 2004). • AS/NZS ISO14001: 2004, ‘Environmental Management Systems - requirements with guidance

for use’. • Schedule E20 and Schedule E21 of the CoA.

4.1.2 Environmental management sub-plans and strategies

A number of environmental management sub-plans support the CEMP. These documents are prepared to identify requirements and processes applicable to specific impacts or aspects of the activities described in Section 2. They address the measures identified in the environment assessment documentation.

A list of construction environmental management sub-plans is provided in Table 4-1.


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Table 4-1 Environmental management sub-plans and strategies

Document Name Document Identifier

Construction Air Quality Management Plan Bodangora Wind Farm CAQMP

Construction Biodiversity Management Plan Bodangora Wind Farm CBMP

Construction Heritage Management Plan Bodangora Wind Farm CHMP

Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan Bodangora Wind Farm CNVMP

Construction Soil and Water Quality Management Plan Bodangora Wind Farm CSWMP

Construction Traffic and Transport Management Plan Bodangora Wind Farm CTMP

Construction Compound and Ancillary Facilities Management Plan

Bodangora Wind Farm CCAMP

4.1.3 Environmental work method statements

Environmental Work Method Statements (EWMS) (or Safe Work Method Statements) and Activity Procedures are site documents used by CATCON to identify and manage the potential for environmental impacts associated with all construction activities, especially in or adjacent to environmentally sensitive areas.

Procedures

The following Procedures have been prepared to address the combined potential impacts of erosion/sedimentation, water quality control, noise, dust, vegetation removal, and impacts on fauna for the following construction activities, and are available in the Appendices of this CEMP, or in sub-plans where relevant:

• Borrow pits • Borrow pit rehabilitation • Dewatering turbine foundations • Environmental agency notification • Activities in Environmentally

Sensitive Areas • Fauna handling • Hollow-bearing tree removal

• Noxious weeds • Removal of reptile habitat • Vegetation clearing • Working close to boundary • Disposal of waste oil • Construction site exits • Spill response • Refuelling

Environmental Works Method Statements (EWMS)

EWMS utilise specific information from the CEMP and sub-plans as it applies to each activity and work zone and include a sequence of work and environmental controls to be implemented in each work phase.

Any additional EWMS will be prepared by the HSE Advisor and submitted to the Consortium Project Manager and Principal’s Representative for review at least 10 working days prior to commencement of works (Hold Point submission).

All CATCON personnel and sub-contractors working on a task governed by an EWMS must have signed the EWMS indicating they have participated in training on the EWMS, and that they have read and understood their obligations prior to commencing work.


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Weekly monitoring, inspecting and auditing against compliance with the EWMS will be undertaken by the CATCON HSE Advisor and environmental personnel as part of the weekly inspection, to ensure that all controls are being followed and that any non-conformances are recorded and actioned (Refer Section 8).

4.1.4 Progressive erosion and sediment control plans

Progressive Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESCPs) are planning documents that clearly show the site layout and the approximate location of erosion and sediment control structures onsite. They cover all construction stages from initial vegetation clearing through to rehabilitation when erosion and sediment control are no longer required and are removed. ESCPs will be developed and implemented across the Project where there is a risk of erosion and sediment loss for all work areas prior to commencing activities. ESCPs may be produced in conjunction with EWMS to provide more detailed site-specific environmental mitigation measures.

ESCPs will be developed by the HSE Advisor in consultation with the superintendent, site engineers, supervisors and other relevant site personnel, as required. They will be modified to reflect site condition at the time of construction. The ER will review and endorse ESCPs in the first instance, and review regularly based on construction activities and particularly after any significant rain events to monitor their effectiveness. If found to be unsuitable, they will be modified to address and issues. Minor changes thereafter will be approved by environment staff in consultation with the ER, as required.

The identification of ESCPs and EWMS shall be added as an item on the weekly site meeting agenda.

4.1.5 Sensitive area plans

While the project area is primarily located on cleared pasture land, there are some environmental and socially sensitive areas/sites. To assist pre-construction planning and on-site construction management, these site constraints are consolidated on a series of map-based sheets that extend over the project area. Sensitive area maps include information pertaining, but not limited to:

• Noise sensitive receivers i.e. residential dwellings • Flora features, including endangered ecological communities and hollow-bearing

trees • Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritage sites, including items, places, objects and

sites • Local waterways • Recorded threatened fauna sightings

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


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4.1.6 System procedures, forms and other documents

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

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

A register of relevant environmental procedures and forms are maintained in Appendix D.

4.2 RESOURCES, ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY

The key environmental management roles and responsibilities for the construction phase of the Project are described below.

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4.2.1 Relationship between Key Environmental Personnel

4.2.2 Environmental Management Team

Principal’s Representative (BWFPL)

- Ensures project compliance with CoA - Ensures project compliance with state and Commonwealth legislation - Ensures adequate resources are identified for environmental management - Liaises with the ER and the DPE on environmental compliance matters - Liaises with the construction contractor in relation to project approval and

environmental matters - Ensuring that the CEMP is established, implemented, and maintained in compliance with

the CoA, including all sub-plans and EWMS and upgrades to these documents


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- Releasing hold points and application of hold points due to non-compliances where appropriate

Environmental Representative (DPE) – Heather Tilley

The Environmental Representative (ER) was appointed by the proponent, with approval granted by the Secretary of the DPE on 14 December 2016. The ER reports directly to DPE, the Proponent and the Project Manager. The role of the ER is specified in CoA E19 which states:

The Environmental Representative shall:

• Be the principal point of advice in relation to the environmental performance of the Project;

• Monitor the implementation of environmental management plans and monitoring programs required under this Approval and advise the Proponent upon the achievement of these plans/programs;

• Have responsibility for considering and advising the Proponent on matters specified in the conditions of this Approval, and other licences and approvals related to the environmental performance and impacts of the Project;

• Ensure that environmental monitoring is undertaken in accordance with the Proponent’s Environmental Management Systems;

• 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 E20;

• Be given the authority and independence to require reasonable steps to 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 any adverse impacts on the environmental be likely to occur; and

• 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.

The ER also plays a role in approving extensions to work hours, specified in CoA E21(b)(vi) which requires:

• An out-of-hours work (OOHW) protocol for the assessment, management and approval of works outside of standard construction hours…including a risk assessment process under which an Environmental Representative may approve out-of-hour construction activities deemed to be of low environmental risk and refer high risk works for the Secretary’s approval. The OOWH protocol shall detail standard assessment, mitigation and notification requirements for high and low risk out-of-hour works, and detail a standard protocol for referring applications to the Secretary.


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Further, Table 29.1 of the EA describes the ER’s role as: • The EMR is authorised to:

o Consider and advise the Secretary and BWFPL on matters specific in the CoA and compliance with such;

o Determine whether work falls within the definition of ‘construction’ where clarification is requested by BWFPL;

o Review this CEMP; o Periodically monitor BWFPL’s activities to evaluate compliance with the CEMP

observed or identified by the EMR. Non-compliance must be managed as identified in the CEMP;

o Issue a recommendation to BWFPL to stop work immediately if in the view of the EMR an unacceptable impact on the environment is occurring or is likely to occur and recommend reasonable actions to avoid or minimise the adverse impacts;

o Review corrective and preventative actions to monitor the implementation of recommendations made from audits and site inspections;

o Certify that minor revisions to this CEMP are consistent with the approved CEMP; and

o Provide regular reports to the Secretary as requested on matters relevant to the EMR role.

• The EMR must immediately advise BWFPL and the Secretary of any incidents relevant to these conditions.

The ER will, as necessary, participate in environmental inspections and audits in cooperation with the HSE Advisor.

Consortium Executive (CATCON) – Sonny McFetridge

The Consortium Executive has the authority to stop work on any activity where necessary to prevent environmental non-conformities.

Consortium Project Manager (CATCON) – Nathan King

The Consortium Project Manager (Project Manager) is responsible for:

• Ensuring that the CEMP is established, implemented, and maintained in compliance with the CoA, including all sub-plans and EWMS, and upgrades to these documents;

• Notification of environmental incidents; and • Approving Project environmental documents such as management plans and EWMS.

The Project Manager has the authority to stop work on any activity where necessary to prevent environmental non-conformities.

QSE Manager (CATCON) – Jekabs Strikis

The QSE Manager is responsible for:

• Maintaining a register of all environmental management documents for the Contract; • Identifying where environmental measures are not meeting the targets and where

improvements can be achieved; • Project reporting for compliance with the CoAs describing the Project’s environmental

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• Implementation and compliance with environmental permits and approvals – e.g. Fisheries Permit and S57 Approval;

• Reviewing Project environmental documents such as management plans and EWMS; and • Monitoring compliance of works being carried out under the contract.

HSE Advisor (CATCON) – Slavko Markulic

The HSE Advisor is responsible for:

• Advising on environmental matters and conditions of approval; • Liaison with contractor and with all relevant authorities on environmental matters; • Inspection and supervision of the onsite establishment, management, monitoring and

maintenance of environmental controls; • Carrying out regular inspections and auditing of the works to ensure that environmental

safeguards are being followed; • Deliver environmental induction and toolbox talks for all site personnel; • Prepare and review EWMS; • Identifying where environmental measures are not meeting the targets and where

improvements can be achieved; • Project reporting for compliance with the CoAs describing the Project’s environmental

performance; • Notification of environment incidents; • Prepare and implement Emergency/spill procedures; • Implementation and compliance with environmental permits and approvals – e.g. Fisheries

Permit and S57 Approval; and • Undertaking environmental surveillance/inspections and audits.

Site Construction Manager (CATCON)

The Site Construction Manager is responsible for preparing and implementing emergency/spill procedures. The site construction manager is also responsible for allocating day to day resources for environmental management as required to implement the CEMP and associated management plans and procedures.

4.2.3 Regulatory Authorities

The QSE Manager, HSE Advisor, Site Construction Manager and Consortium Project Manager will consult and co-operate with all relevant regulatory agencies in meeting the Project environmental requirements as required.

The QSE Manager and HSE Advisor will notify the Principal’s Representative immediately of any visit to the Site by any regulatory authority (e.g. DPE, DPI, EPA). A report will be prepared on each occasion, notifying of the purpose and outcome of any visit by regulatory authorities. The report will include all actions to be taken by CATCON in response to the visit. This report will be submitted to BWFPL within one (1) working day of the visit.

4.3 SUB-CONTRACTORS AND SUB-CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT

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management and control. Sub-contractors’ personnel are considered equivalent to CATCON Project personnel in all aspects of environmental management and control and their responsibilities in this respect mirrors those of CATCON personnel.

Project specific environmental management requirements will be included in the selection and management of sub-contractors working on site.

Sub-contractors working on the project will be required to:

• Undertake environmental awareness training (refer to Section 5); • Observe sub-contract and statutory requirements relating to environmental protection

and other environmental legislation and to follow instructions issued by CATCON’s management, supervisory personnel and BWFPL management;

• Nominate site representatives to liaise with CATCON’s representatives with respect to, and take responsibility for, environmental requirements for the site activities;

• Adhere to CATCON’s environment management system as it applies to their operations on the site;

• Undertake weekly environmental inspections of their work areas; • Co-operate fully with site emergency incident procedures and consultative arrangements;

and • Follow procedures incorporated in the CEMP.

CATCON will ensure that the work of sub-contractors is monitored through the site inspection process. Monitoring will include but is not limited to:

• Undertaking daily checks of environmental controls in high risk sites or in environmentally sensitive environments;

• Documenting findings on daily checks; and • Completing checklist as required.

Observations will be made by the HSE Advisor to assess the effectiveness of the environmental protection measures being used on site by the sub-contractor and to determine compliance with the requirements of the CEMP.

Internal audits will also be undertaken by the BWFPL to assess:

• Communication with sub-contractors; • Compliance with contractual requirements; • Knowledge of and compliance with the CEMP; and • Work procedures and environmental management controls used on site.

All subcontractors will work under the CATCON EWMS. Subcontractors will be inducted into the EWMS and then obliged to work under the EWMS at all times.

NB: Detailed information regarding control of sub-contracted activities can be found in the various plans within the PMP.

4.3.1 Utility Authorities

Any work required to be undertaken by utility authorities under the direction of CATCON will be discussed and agreed by BWFPL. Prior to work commencing, the environmental and safety risks associated with the work will be identified and documented.


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4.3.2 Environmental Consultants

Environmental consultants will be commissioned by CATCON (as required) to provide specialist input and advice on environmental matters, undertake surveys and inspections, implement monitoring programs or prepare environmental reports. Contact details for specialists are included in the relevant sub-plans. These specialists may include the following:

Table 4-2 Environmental Consultants

Environmental Issue

Services Provided

Acoustics Expert advice on noise and vibration issues Modelling of predicted impacts Monitoring of noise and vibration levels Other noise and vibration advice / tasks as required

Ecology Expert advice on ecological issues Ecological surveys, reports and monitoring, including Bird and Bat Adaptive Management Program and Biodiversity Offset Package Monitoring Program Other ecological services as required

Soil Conservation

Provide construction Erosion and Sediment control (ERSED) advice during construction Review Construction Soil and Water Quality Management Sub-plan Review and or preparation of ESCPs Regular site inspections and issue of action items for continual improvement; Preparing and delivering ERSED training programs Other ERSED related tasks as required

4.4 CEMP AVAILABILITY

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

An electronic copy of the CEMP will be provided on the Project website.

4.5 RESOURCES

Resources will be made available by senior management throughout the Project to establish, implement, maintain and improve environmental controls and to ensure compliance with this CEMP, and approval and legislative requirements.

Resources will include but not be limited to:

• Qualified environmental personnel; • General labour to install and maintain controls during construction activities and prior to

and following storm/wet weather events; • Specialist input from consultants; • Financial resources including the payment of licence fees; • Heavy plant and equipment such as dozers and excavators; • Hand tools;


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• Fencing, flagging tape and signage to secure and protect sensitive areas; • Erosion and sediment control equipment; and • Emergency response equipment including booms and absorbent materials.

The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring that sufficient resources are allocated to install, inspect, maintain, and repair environmental controls.

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

5.1 ENVIRONMENTAL INDUCTION

Prior to working on site all personnel and sub-contractors will undertake an environmental induction. This is done to ensure all personnel involved in the Project are aware of the requirements of the CEMP and to ensure the implementation of environmental management measures.

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

The HSE Advisor will conduct the environmental component of the site inductions.

The environmental induction will address a range of issues including, but not limited to:

• Purpose and objectives of CEMP; • Requirements of due diligence and duty of care; • Conditions of environmental licences, permits and approvals; • Environmental emergency plans, emergency Spill Response Plan and locations of

emergency spill kits; • Management and reporting process for environmental incidents and for damage and

maintenance to environmental controls; • Lessons learnt from environmental incidents; • Environmental controls that are identified in the CEMP and its sub-plans; • Out-of-hours work; • Site-specific issues including, but not limited to:

o Erosion and sedimentation and stabilization risks and controls; o Boundaries for vegetation clearing; o Awareness of the need to remain inside the clearing boundaries and to avoid

causing any damage to any remnant native vegetation in the vicinity of the construction site;

o Awareness of environmentally sensitive areas; o Awareness of the need to minimize noise and vibration to avoid disturbance of

residents’ amenity; o Awareness of the need to avoid disturbance of Aboriginal heritage sites; o Location of refuse bins, washing, refuelling and maintenance of vehicles, plant

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o Environmental sensitive areas as identified in the Environmental Control Plans.

A record of all environment inductions will be maintained and kept on-site.

The ER will review and approve the induction program and monitor implementation. The ER may authorise amendments to the induction at any time. Possible reasons for changes to the induction may be Project modifications, legislative changes or amendments to this CEMP or related documentation.

5.2 TOOLBOX TALKS, TRAINING AND AWARENESS

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

Toolbox training will help to ensure that relevant information is communicated to the workforce and that feedback can be provided on issues of interest or concern. Toolbox training will generally be prepared and delivered by the HSE Advisor. A register of Toolbox training will be kept on site and maintained by the HSE Advisor.

Toolbox training topics will include, but are not limited to:

• Water quality, including erosion, sedimentation controls; • Noise, vibration, and air quality management; • Vegetation trimming and clearing; • Management of identified heritage items; • Locations of environmentally sensitive areas; and • Emergency procedures.

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

The ER will review and approve the training program and monitor implementation.

5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS TRAINING

Targeted environmental awareness training will be provided to individuals or groups of workers with a specific authority or responsibility for environmental management or those undertaking an activity with a high risk of environmental impact. Staff and sub-contractors working on site will be provided with environmental training to achieve a level of awareness and competence appropriate to their assigned activities.

This training will generally be prepared and delivered by the HSE Advisor. Required training topics will differ between target groups, with some training more important for some groups than others depending on the responsibilities of their roles. For example, it is more important to have sub-contractors attend spill response training than senior managers. The target groups and suggested topics for this training are detailed in Table 5-1 below.

Table 5-1 Example Environmental Training Schedule


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5.4 DAILY PRE-START MEETINGS

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

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

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

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

6 COMMUNICATION

6.1 INTERNAL COMMUNICATION

Clear lines of communication through all levels and functions (e.g. management, staff and sub-contractors), is key to minimise the potential for environmental impacts and achieving continual improvements in environmental performance.

The Project Manager, HSE Advisor, and environmental staff will meet weekly as part of the Project construction meeting to discuss any issues with environmental management personnel onsite, any amendments to plans that may be required or any new/changes to construction activities.

Weekly environmental inspections will be scheduled with the CATCON environmental staff, including the HSE Advisor. The purpose of these inspections would be to communicate ongoing environmental performance and to identify any issues to be addressed.

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on environmental performance, to advise on any upcoming sensitive environmental matters for future work areas and receive feedback from onsite personnel.

Further internal communication regarding environmental issues and aspects will be through awareness training as described in Section 5.

6.2 EXTERNAL AND GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY CONSULTATION

The Consortium Project Manager and QSE Manager will be the main point of contact regarding specific environmental issues. The QSE Manager will liaise with the ER who reports regularly on environmental performance of the Project and any key environmental matters to the DPE. CATCON would report on environmental matters to the Principal’s Representative through the Consortium Project Manager.

The name and contact numbers for site personnel who are available to the DPE, EPA and other government agencies on a 24-hour basis and who have authority to take immediate action to shut down any activity or to implement any pollution control measure as directed by an authorised officer are:

1 Project Manager Nathan King: 0418 861 909, [email protected] 2 Construction Manager David Baker: 0434 602 415, [email protected]

6.3 STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION

CATCON is aware of the necessity for an effective and genuine consultation process, in which the community and stakeholders are activity engaged.

The future stages of community consultation will include:

• Ongoing face to face meetings with neighbours and other community stakeholders; • Public exhibition of EA, CEMP and various environmental management plans; • Updates on construction planning to local media providers, and periodic update

newsletters circulated in local paper; • Notices to local community and neighbours advising of construction works timing;

and • Liaison with Dubbo Regional Council to determine project resources (e.g. water)

and transport/infrastructure requirements.

In June 2013, Infigen advertised and selected a Community Consultation Committee (CCC) for the Bodangora project. The CCC meets every three months and there have been 11 meetings to date. Members of the CCC include an independent chair, Infigen representative, Local Council representative, and local neighbours, community members, and business owners.

The purpose of the CCC is to:

Establish good working relationships between proponent, community, and stakeholders;

Provide for ongoing communication of project information; Discuss community concerns and review the resolution of community complaints; Advise on the allocation of community enhancement funds in the community; and Improve interaction between the project and the community and discuss ideas to

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The CCC has been well attended and has played a major role in consultation activities and community involvement. The CCC will continue throughout the construction and operational stages of the project.

The contact points are available for community enquiries and complaints for the life of the Project:

• A 24-hour telephone number 1800 917 372 where complaints and enquiries about the Project will be recorded, registered and forwarded for response;

• A postal address for written complaints and enquiries: Infigen Energy, Level 22, 56 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000;

• An email address for complaints and enquiries: [email protected]; and

• A complaints management and mediation system for complaints unable to be resolved, prepared in accordance with AS 4269: Complaints Handling, including a Complaints Register compiling information on all complaints received (including means by which they were addressed and whether resolution was reached, with or without mediation).

BWFPL will contribute to the maintenance of the existing website to publish up-to-date information on the Project, such as:

• Information on current implementation status; • A copy of documents such as the EA; • A copy of the approval; • A copy of all relevant approvals/consents, licences and permits required and

obtained; • A copy of each current strategy, plan, program or other document required in the

CoAs; • Outcomes of compliance tracking; and • Contact details for complaints and enquiries, including telephone number and

postal and email addresses, which will also be published in local newspaper(s).

7 INCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES Typically, reportable environmental incidents will be notified verbally immediately and in writing within 1 hour of any incident occurring by CATCON to the ER and the Principal’s Representative. Incident reports will then be provided within 24 hours of the incident occurring, including lessons learnt from each environmental incident and proposed measures to prevent the occurrence of a similar incident. All efforts will be undertaken immediately to avoid and reduce impacts of incidents and suitable controls put in place. Incidents will be closed out as quickly as possible, taking all required action to resolve each environmental incident.

CATCON or BWFPL must notify the Secretary within 24 hours of becoming aware of any incident with actual or potential significant off-site impacts on people or the biophysical environment, provide the full details of the incident in writing within seven days of the date when the incident occurred, and comply with the requirements of the Secretary to address the cause(s) of impact of any incident within the required period.

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the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW) (POEO Act). The circumstances where this will take place include:

a) If the actual or potential harm to the health or safety of human beings or ecosystems is not trivial.

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

Pollution incidents posing material harm to the environment should be notified to each 'relevant

authority' as defined in Section 148(8) of the POEO Act. 'Relevant authority' means:

• NSW EPA as the appropriate regulatory authority (ARA) on 131 555 or (02) 9995 5555

• NSW Ministry of Health, 02 9391 9000 or Western NSW Local Health District 02 6841 2222

• SafeWork NSW (formerly WorkCover) on 13 10 50

• the local authority, Dubbo Regional Council on 02 6801 4000

• Fire and Rescue NSW, on 000 or for Mobiles Only 112

• Rural Fire Service Orana region (Dubbo), on 02 6881 3900

Where an incident involves an Aboriginal site, relevant Registered Aboriginal Parties will be notified and their input sought in closing out the incident.

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8 INSPECTIONS, MONITORING AND AUDITING

8.1 ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS

The HSE Advisor will regularly inspect works sites and critical activities throughout construction of the Project. HSE Advisor inspections would typically occur on a weekly basis depending on the complexity and anticipated risks associated with the stage of construction. The ER will conduct a monthly inspections (minimum) during construction. An ER inspection report will be provided to the relevant staff within 48 hours of the inspection. Deficiencies and required actions will be analysed and prioritised at the completion of the inspection and timeframes for implementation of corrective actions agreed.

CATCON and sub-contractor field staff and the HSE Advisor will conduct inspections in relevant areas as required. CATCON has also engaged NGH Environmental and EHP to assist with inspections of the site. The Consortium Project Manager will attend debriefing session following inspections.

At completion of the inspection, the assigned inspector shall prepare the following:

• A site inspection action plan listing minor deficiencies identified. • Sub-contractor notices for major/serious deficiencies.

All deficiencies must be promptly issued to the applicable parties, actioned, verified and closed out within an appropriate time frame based on the risk score associated with each deficiency. Actions listed will be identified and an appropriate timeframe to close out will take into consideration risks (e.g. location, weather).

An appropriately qualified soil scientist with experience in infrastructure construction will also be consulted, and will:

• Undertake inspections of temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control devices;

• Ensure that the most appropriate controls are being implemented; and • Check that controls are being maintained in efficient conditions.

The results of inspections by the soil scientist will be reported in the Construction Compliance Reports (CCRs).

8.1.1 Pre-work inspections

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

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and implementation of this CEMP. The specific monitoring has been documented in the relevant Environmental Management Sub-Plans.

A monitoring procedure will address how the specific environmental monitoring will be undertaken. The monitoring procedure will include:

1 Purpose and scope 2 Minimum acceptable frequency and standards 3 Relevant EPA approved methods, Australia Standards (AS) or, in the absence of an AS,

industry acceptable procedures 4 Targets and parameters 5 Processes for response to any exceedances of targets/standards 6 Processes for recording and reporting results

The HSE Advisor will be advised of any non-conformances from monitoring and details reported in the monthly report.

Where a non-conformance is detected, the process described in Section 8.6 will be implemented. Steps in the process will typically include:

• An analysis of the results by the HSE Advisor in more detail with a view of determining possible causes for the non-conformance;

• A site inspection by the HSE Advisor or delegate; • Advising relevant personnel of the problem; • Identifying and agreeing on actions to resolve or mitigate the non-conformance; and • Implementing actions to rectify or mitigate the non-conformance.

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

The timing for any improvement will be agreed between the HSE Advisor and Project Manager based on the level of risk (e.g. a significant risk will require immediate action).

8.3 AUDITING AND REPORTING

8.3.1 Environmental Compliance Audits

Environmental compliance audits by BWFPL or CATCON may be conducted on all aspects of the CEMP and relevant aspects of the Environment Management System and will be performed in accordance with recognised audit procedures.

BWFPL will give CATCON at least five (5) days’ notice that an environmental compliance audit is to be conducted and will advise the scope of this audit.

Compliance audit reports shall be provided to CATCON within 7 working days.

8.3.2 Surveillance & Inspections

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surveillance or inspection, liaison with CATCON environmental staff and to attend site meetings to discuss aspects of the work.

All actions identified during the site inspections by BWFPL or delegates shall be:

• Actioned in the specified timeframes as detailed on the site inspection form • Addressed in accordance with the CATCON Environmental Management System • Responded to and closed out in writing within five (5) working days

If surveillance, inspection or audits indicate a major nonconformity of environmental requirements, BWFPL is entitled to conduct an environmental compliance audit at 24 hours’ notice to the contractor.

NB: CATCON shall make all required personnel and resources available for all BWFPL organised environmental audits and surveillance inspections.

8.3.3 Audits during Construction

The Compliance Tracking Program, as required by Condition D5 of CoA, will address, DPE notification prior to construction, periodic compliance review, periodic compliance reporting, auditing, incident reporting, rectifying non-compliances and employee awareness. BWFPL are responsible for the provision of the Compliance Tracking Program. CATCON will assist where possible in the provision of information, auditing, incident notification, rectifying non-compliances and employee awareness.

Construction should also be monitored by a qualified environmental auditor to ensure the following:

• Permanent tracks should be stabilised as soon as practical; • Temporary tracks and buried cable routes will be rehabilitated as soon as practical,

with back-filling of trench; • Care taken on steep slopes to ensure that erosion does not occur - any problems

should be rectified as soon as practical; • On-site maintenance crew will be responsible for regularly checking the cable

routes for erosion until the routes have been stabilised and satisfactorily revegetated;

• The property owners and/or government authority will be contacted to identify a suitable cover crop for sites requiring seeding to accelerate revegetation;

• Advice on micro-siting of wind farm components; and • Creation of rocky habitat where rock is excavated.

Management System Audits are routinely conducted three months after the commencement of construction and six monthly thereafter (Refer Table 8.1). Internal audits will occur prior to independent external audits. Internal audits will be conducted by CATCON’s Quality Management Team with assistance from other internal resources. External audits will be conducted by suitably qualified external auditors. Audits will be risk-based and verify the work under the contract is in compliance with contractual and approval conditions and that control measures are effective. More frequent auditing may occur if major deficiencies of management are identified on site.

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• Level of compliance with conditions, regulations (including license and permit conditions) and planned environmental management requirements

• Capacity to comply, inspect, test, monitor, control and verify that construction (BWFPL and its sub-contractors) activities are being carried in accordance with the project’s requirements and conditions

Table 8-1 Audit Requirements Summary

No. Audit Requirement Timing Responsibility

to carry out

Recipient

1 Internal Audit

Verify compliance with legislation, specifications and construction documentation

The first audit within three months of commencement of construction

QSE Manager, Project Manager

CATCON BWFPL

2 Internal Audit

Verify compliance with legislation, specifications and construction documentation

Six monthly intervals after the first audit


CATCON BWFPL

3 Independent External Audit

Verify compliance with legislation, specifications, approval and construction documentation

Six monthly intervals after the first audit


CATCON BWFPL DPE

4 Internal Audit

Verify stability, rehabilitation and revegetation of disturbed areas. Creation of rocky habitat

On a regular basis (monthly) during construction.


CATCON, BWFPL

8.4 NON-CONFORMITY, CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS

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

The ER, QSE Manager, HSE Advisor, or public authority may also raise a non-conformance or improvement opportunity using the same process.

The CATCON Management System will be used to monitor and verify:

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b) That inspection, testing and verification reports are maintained as objective evidence that project activities are being carried out in compliance with CATCON’s contract conditions and specifications, NSW Acts and Regulations, license conditions and referenced publications.

Environmental non-conformances might include:

• Failing to comply with the environmental regulations or license/permit conditions • A serious breach of CEMP requirements • Carrying out an unsafe work practice that has the potential to cause harm to the

environment (i.e. near misses) • Activities that have caused actual harm to the environment not permitted by the project,

or covered in the environmental assessment documentation • Deficiencies or concerns raised by client representatives and/or by state and local

authorities or agencies

Environmental non-conformances will be dealt with through the Incident Management Procedures detailed in Section 7.

8.5 OTHER REPORTING

Prior to, during and following construction, various reports will be prepared to fulfil BWFPL and CATCON reporting requirements under the contract and Project approval. Table 8-2 sets out the reporting requirement applicable to the Project, timing of the reporting, who is responsible for managing preparation of the reports and the intended recipient(s).

Additional reporting may be necessary as the works progress. In such a circumstance, Table 8-2 will be amended to reflect these changes.

Table 8-2 Reporting requirements

No. Report Requirement Timing Responsibility Recipient

1 Pre-construction Compliance Reports (PCCRs)

Includes details of how to CoAs are to be addressed prior to construction; the time when each relevant CoA was complied with, including dates of submission of any required reports and/or approval dates; and details of any approvals or licences required to be issued by relevant government departments before construction commences.

Required two weeks prior to construction commencing.

BWFPL CATCON Secretary, DPE.

2 Bird and Bat Adaptive Management Program reports

The program will set out monitoring requirements to assess the impact of the Project on bird and bat populations; incorporate a decision-making framework that sets out specific

Initial report required prior to construction commencing.

BWFPL. will appoint a suitably qualified expert

Secretary, DPE.


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actions and when they may be required to be implemented to reduce any impacts on bird and bat populations; identify ‘at risk’ bird and bat groups, seasons, and/or areas within the Project site; identify potential migration measures and implementation strategies in order to reduce impacts on birds and bats; and identify matters to be addressed in periodic reports in relation to the outcomes of monitoring, the application of the decision-making framework, the mitigation measures identified, progress with the implementation of such measures, and their success.

Periodic reports required annually for first five years of operation and every two years thereafter, to be submitted within two months of the end of the reporting period.

approved by the Secretary.

3 Construction Compliance Reports (CCRs)

Includes details of compliance with the CEMP and CoAs and with any approvals or licences issued by government departments for construction; the implementation and effectiveness of environmental controls based on a comparison of actual impacts and performance criteria identified in the CEMP; environmental monitoring results presented as results summary and analysis; the number and detail of any complaints; details of any review and amendments to the CEMP; and any other matter relating to compliance with the CoA as required by the Secretary.

First within six weeks of the first six months of the project operation, then subsequently at maximum intervals of six months from the submission date of the first CCR, for the duration of construction.

BWFPL. Secretary, DPE.

4 Pre-operation Compliance Report (POCR)

Includes details of how the CoAs are required to be addressed prior to operation; the time when each relevant CoA was complied with including dates of submission of any required reports and/or approval dates; and details of any approvals or

Two weeks prior to operation.

BWFPL Secretary, DPE.


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licences issued by relevant government departments for Operation.

5 Monthly environmental report

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

Monthly Project Engineer

HSE and ER

6 Monitoring results

Report on monitoring data recorded and potential exceedances against criteria.

As required DPE and ER HSE

7 BWFPL/regulatory agency inspection reports

Response to matter raised in site inspections.

Typically every two weeks for CATCON inspection reports, as required/ad hoc

ER / Project Engineer

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9 CEMP REVIEW AND IMPROVEMENT Management reviews are undertaken as part of the continual improvement process. The management review would consist of auditing and reviews, as detailed in Section 8. CEMP review would occur after the first six months of construction, and thereafter following internal and external audits where system non-compliances are identified.

A group review is initiated by the HSE Advisor and includes relevant Project team members and stakeholders where environmental management issues for the Project are identified.

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

The ER has the authority under Condition E19 to approve/reject minor modification to the CEMP. A “minor” amendment can include:

• Changes that do not compromise the ability of the proponent or contractors to comply with the Conditions of Approval and the EA

• Changes that do not increase the likelihood of material environmental harm resulting from construction activities proposed as an amendment

• Changes that do not require a modification of the Minister’s Approval.

10 DOCUMENTATION

10.1 ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS

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

• All monitoring, inspection and compliance reports/records such as waste tracking register, required permit and licences for internal (e.g. hot works permits, below ground disturbance, vegetation disturbance etc) and external (S138 Road Works Approval, EPL, etc) purposes.

• Correspondence with public authorities. • Induction and training records. • Reports on environmental incidents, other environmental non-conformances, complaints and

follow-up action. • Community engagement information. • Minutes of CEMP and construction environmental management system review meetings and

evidence of any action taken.

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10.2 DOCUMENT CONTROL

CATCON will coordinate the preparation, review and distribution, as appropriate, of the environmental documents listed in Section 4.1 and Table 4-1. During the Project, the environmental documents will be stored at the main site compound.

CATCON will implement a document control procedure to control the flow of documents within and between, stakeholders, CATCON and sub-contractors. The procedure will also ensure that documentation is:

• Developed, reviewed and approved prior to issue • Issued for use • Controlled and stored for the legally required timeframe • Removed from use when superseded or obsolete • Archived

A register and distribution list will identify the current revision of particular documents or data.


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APPENDIX A ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION Controlling Legislation

Legislation Requirement Application to the Project Approvals/ Permits/ Licenses

Responsibility to comply

State Environmental Planning Policies

SEPP (Infrastructure) 2007 (ISEPP)

The aim of this Policy is to facilitate the effective delivery of infrastructure across the State by:

(a) improving regulatory certainty and efficiency through a consistent planning regime for infrastructure and the provision of services, and

(b) providing greater flexibility in the location of infrastructure and service facilities, and

(c) allowing for the efficient development, redevelopment or disposal of surplus government owned land, and

(d) identifying the environmental assessment category into which different types of infrastructure and services development fall (including identifying certain development of minimal environmental impact as exempt development), and

(e) identifying matters to be considered in the assessment of development adjacent to particular types of infrastructure development, and

(f) providing for consultation with relevant public authorities about certain development during the assessment process or prior to development commencing

Section 34(1) permits development for the purpose of electricity generating works to be carried out by any person with consent on any land in a prescribed rural, industrial, or species use zone.

Development consent for the wind farm as electricity generating works was sought and granted from NSW Department of Planning and Environment.

BWFPL will continue to consult with other government agencies and local councils throughout construction.

None required BWFPL

Commonwealth Legislation


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Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

The objects of this Act are: • to provide for the protection of the environment, especially

matters of national environmental significance • to promote ecologically sustainable development through

the conservation and ecologically sustainable use of natural resources

• to promote the conservation of biodiversity • to provide for the protection and conservation of heritage • to promote a co-operative approach to the protection and

management of the environment involving governments, the community, land-holders and indigenous peoples

• to assist in the co-operative implementation of Australia’s international; environmental responsibilities

• to promote the use of indigenous peoples’ knowledge of biodiversity with the involvement of, and co-operation with, land-holders and indigenous peoples

Under the EPBC Act, any action that has, or is likely to have, a significant impact on a Matter of National Environmental Significance (MNES) may progress only with the approval of the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment.

No referral to the Commonwealth is required.

None required BWFPL

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act, 1984

Under Section 20 of this Act, a person who discovers anything that they have reasonable grounds to suspect to be Aboriginal remains must report the discovery to the federal Minister for the Environment.

BWFPL will report the discovery of any Aboriginal remains to the relevant authorities.

CATCON shall notify BWFPL prior to contacting any Regulating Authority.

None required BWFPL

CATCON Subcontractors

State Legislation

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act)

The objects of this Act are: (a) to encourage:

i. the proper management, development and conservation of natural and artificial resources, including agricultural land, natural areas, forests, minerals, water, cities, towns and villages

An Environmental Assessment (EA) was undertaken to examine all matters affecting or likely to affect the environment by reason of the activity, which was approved by the

None required BWFPL

CATCON


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for the purpose of promoting the social and economic welfare of the community and a better environment,

ii. the promotion and co-ordination of the orderly and economic use and development of land,

iii. the protection, provision and co-ordination of communication and utility services

iv. the provision of land for public purposes v. the provision and co-ordination of community services and

facilities, and vi. the protection of the environment, including the protection and

conservation of native animals and plants, including threatened species, populations and ecological communities, and their habitats, and

vii. ecologically sustainable development, and viii. the provision and maintenance of affordable housing

(b) to promote the sharing of the responsibility for environmental planning between different levels of government in the State, and

(c) to provide increased opportunity for public involvement and participation in environmental planning and assessment. The proposed activity requires assessment under Part 3A of the EP&A Act.

Section 111 of the EP&A Act requires that the determining authority examine and take into account to the fullest extent possible, all matters affecting, or likely to affect the environment by reason of the activity.

NSW Planning and Assessment Commission. Compliance with the Conditions of Approval issued by the Commission is a legal requirement of the Project.

Additional work or a variation of work to that already assessed and outlined in the EA for this project will require additional assessment under this legislation.

Heritage Act 1977 This Act provides statutory protection and conservation for heritage places and items. The objects of this Act include promoting, understanding, and encouraging the conservation of the State’s heritage and the identification and registration of items of State heritage significance. The Heritage Act details requirements for the protection of non-Aboriginal heritage items.

An application under Section 60 must be made to the Heritage Council Office when making changes to a heritage place listed on the State Heritage Register,

The project has been assessed as having no significant impacts on the places of heritage significance in or near the project area. If unexpected heritage items are discovered, works will be stopped in that area and in accordance with Section 146(a) of the Act the Heritage Council shall be notified.

BWFPL will ensure that no significant physical impact on the Sandy Hollow to Maryvale Railway and Kaiser Mine will occur from Project work.

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or when excavating any land in NSW where an archaeological relic may be disturbed.

Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act)

The objects of this Act are as follows:

(a) to conserve biological diversity and promote ecologically sustainable development, and

(b) to prevent the extinction and promote the recovery of threatened species, populations and ecological communities, and

(c) to protect the critical habitat of those threatened species, populations and ecological communities that are endangered, and

(d) to eliminate or manage certain processes that threaten the survival or evolutionary development of threatened species, populations and ecological communities, and

(e) to ensure that the impact of any action affecting threatened species, populations and ecological communities is properly assessed, and

(f) to encourage the conservation of threatened species, populations and ecological communities by the adoption of measures involving co-operative management.

Section 5A of the EP&A Act lists a number of factors to be taken into account in deciding whether there is likely to be a significant impact on threatened species, populations or ecological communities or their habitats. Should a threatened species or community be impacted, An Assessment of Significance must be completed to determine the significance of the impact. A Species Impact Statement is required if there is likely to be a significant impact on a threatened species, population or ecological community or its habitat.

Assessments of Significance were undertaken as part of the EA process, and identified that the project would not have a significant impact on areas of threatened species listed under the TSC Act.

None required BWFPL

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (NPW Act)

The NPW Act sets out responsibilities for the care, control and management of all national parks, historic sites, nature reserves, reserves, Aboriginal areas and state game reserves and associated permits and approvals (e.g. an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) under Section 87 from EPA).

Aboriginal heritage will be managed in accordance with the project approval. If any unrecorded Aboriginal objects are encountered during construction, works will

None required BWFPL

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The Act aims to conserve nature, habitat, ecosystems, ecosystem processes and biological diversity at the community, species and genetic levels. Under this Act all native fauna is protected, threatened or otherwise. Schedule 13 of the act lists protected plants which shall not be harmed or picked on any land either on or off National Park estate. With regard to threatened species, a person must not:

(a) harm any animal that is of, or is part of, a threatened species, an endangered population or an endangered ecological community, or

(b) use any substance, animal, firearm, explosive, net, trap, hunting device or instrument or means whatever for the purpose of harming any such animal.

The Act also provides the basis for legal protection and management of Aboriginal sites within NSW. All Aboriginal objects within the state of NSW are protected under Part 6 of this Act. The implementation of the Aboriginal heritage provisions in the NPW Act is the responsibility of the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH).

cease immediately in that area and in accordance with Section 89(A) of the Act, OEH will be notified.

Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (CLM Act)

The CLM Act establishes a process for investigation and (where appropriate) remediation of land where contamination presents a significant risk of harm to human health, or some other aspect of the environment.

BWFPL and CATCON are required to identify, report and manage any identified land contamination in accordance with the CLM Act. Note: No contamination was identified during the EA.

None required BWFPL

Native Vegetation Act 2003

The Act requires development approval from the relevant Zone Management Authority for the clearing of any native vegetation.

Approval is not required for the clearing of native vegetation for the construction of the project. Ensure compliance with relevant CoA.

None required. BWFPL

CATCON

Sub-contractors

Noxious Weeds Act 1993

This Act establishes control mechanisms to reduce the negative impacts of weeds on the economy, community, and environment.

Weeds will be managed in accordance with the CBMP.

None required

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Section 13 – must control spread of noxious weeds onto adjoining land.

Section 15 – must notify relevant control authority within 3 days of becoming aware that a notifiable weed is on site.

Section 27 – must notify police & Department of Agriculture of proposed action to control a “prohibited plant” as defined under the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985.

Section 30 – must not scatter or cause to scatter notifiable weed material.

Sub-contractors

Water Management Act 2000 (WM Act)

The objects of this Act are to provide for the sustainable and integrated management of the water sources of the State for the benefit of both present and future generations. The Act controls the extraction of and use of water, the construction of works such as dams and weirs, and the carrying out of activities in or near water sources in New South Wales.

If a ‘controlled activity' is proposed on ‘waterfront land', an approval is required under the Act (Section 91E).

State significant development does not require water use approvals under Section 89, water management work approvals under Section 90, or activity approvals (other than aquifer interference approvals) under Section 91 of the Water Management Act 2000;

None required BWFPL

Fisheries Management Act 1994 (FM Act)

The FM Act identifies threatened aquatic species, populations, and ecological communities, and requires an assessment of significance for threatened biota which may be impacted by the work.

The FM Act sets out requirements to ensure aquatic habitat is protected and that activities that may affect fish habitat must be referred to the DPI (Fisheries).

Generally, if the following activities form part of a proposal, a permit from the Department of Primary Industries is required:

• aquaculture • harming marine

vegetation including mangrove, seagrass, or seaweed

• dredging or reclamation of waterways

• temporary or permanent blockage of fish passage

BWFPL must provide DPI (Fisheries) with 60 days’ notice under the Act prior to commencement of any works in drainage lines.

Although not expected, if blocking of fish passage is to occur, a permit in respect to Section 219 of the Fisheries Management Act is required.

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Under Section 219, passage of fish is not to be blocked during construction box culverts in that area.

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act)

The Act enforces licences and approvals relating to air, water and noise pollution and waste management.

Duty to notify the EPA of any environmental harm.

The project is a scheduled activity under the POEO Act, an Environment Protection Licence (EPL) is required.

CATCON shall ensure compliance with the EPL #20927 and POEO Act and notify the EPA of any environmental incidents in accordance with POEO Act.

BWFPL

CATCON

Sub-contractors

Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001 (WARR Act)

The Act aims to reduce environmental harm and provide for the reduction in waste generation in accordance with Ecologically Sustainable Development principles.

CATCON will address the objectives of this Act in Project design, management document development and throughout construction.

None required. BWFPL

CATCON

Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act)

Storage and handling of dangerous goods must be in accordance with the Act. A licence is required for storage or transport of prescribed quantities of dangerous goods.

CATCON will obtain relevant licences where storage and transport of dangerous goods for construction is in licensable quantities.

SafeWork & EPA; storage and transport licence for dangerous goods.

BWFPL

Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008 No. 95

The Act requires that dangerous goods are transported in a safe manner.

CATCON will comply with specific obligations on owners, drivers, consignors, packers, loaders, transferrers and occupiers.

Licenses in accordance with the Act.

Drivers of vehicles transporting dangerous goods and the vehicles themselves may need special licenses.

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Pesticides Act 1999 The Act regulates and provides for the control and use of pesticides in an environmentally satisfactory manner.

BWFPL will comply with pesticide codes of practice.

None required BWFPL

CATCON

Rural Fires Act 1997 The Act provides for the prevention, mitigation and suppression of bush fires and other fires in NSW

Section 63 of the Rural Fires Act 1997 states the duties of public authorities and owners and occupiers of land prevent bush fires.

BWFPL is required to take steps to prevent the occurrence of bushfires on, and to minimise the danger of the spread of a bushfire on or from, any land under its management.

None required BWFPL

CATCON

Roads Act 1993 This act provides for the approval works on a road or within the road reserve by Council or NSW Roads and Maritime Services.

This act provides for the permitting of vehicle/combinations that exceed the dimension or mass limits contained in a Class 1 Notice or Ministerial Order.

CATCON will obtain Section 138 approvals for all road works required for the project.

CATCON will ensure that all vehicles delivering goods and or equipment to the site are permitted where vehicles and or loads are over dimension or mass limits.

CATCON will obtain Section 138 approvals for all road works as required.

CATCON will ensure that all vehicles are permitted as required.

BWFPL

CATCON

Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002

Part 2 of the act provides for the establishment of permanent survey marks. Section 24(1) of the Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002 states that a person must not remove, damage, destroy, displace, obliterate or deface any survey mark unless authorised to do so by the Surveyor General.

Road works and on-site activities have the potential to impact on permanent survey marks.

CATCON will protect survey marks where required or apply for the relocation of a survey mark to the Surveyor General.

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APPENDIX C SENSITIVE AREA PLANS AND CONSTRAINTS MAPS High resolution constraint maps are provided electronically as PDFs and shape files to design and construction teams


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Figure 10-1: Constraints Map sector 1 project area.


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Figure 10-2: Constraints Map sector 1, south-western project area.


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Figure 10-3: Constraints Map sector 3, central project area.


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Figure 10-4: Constraints Map sector 4, south-eastern project area.


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APPENDIX D FORMS AND CHECKLISTS REGISTER Procedure/form/checklist CEMP/Management Plan

Environmental Agency Notification Procedure CEMP Appendix F

Waste Classification Procedure CEMP Appendix G

Waste Disposal and Tracking Procedure CEMP Appendix H

Waste Management Register CEMP Appendix I

Disposal of Waste Oil Procedure CEMP Appendix J

Site Environmental Checklist CEMP Appendix K

Pre-clearing Checklist CBMP Appendix A

Tree Clearing Procedure CBMP Appendix B

Vegetation Clearance Procedure CBMP Appendix C

Vegetation Clearance Register CBMP Appendix D

Fauna Handling Procedure CBMP Appendix E

Unexpected Threatened Species Find Procedure CBMP Appendix F

Removal of Reptile Habitat Procedure CBMP Appendix G

Noxious Weed Procedure CBMP Appendix H

Pesticide Application Record CBMP Appendix I

Working Close to Boundary Procedure CBMP Appendix J

Construction Ancillary Facilities Location Checklist CCAMP Appendix B

Unexpected Finds Protocol CHMP Appendix A

Noise Monitoring Record Sheet NVMP Appendix A

Out of Hours Procedure NVMP Appendix B

Spill Response Procedure SWMP Appendix A

Refuelling Procedure SWMP Appendix B

Dewatering Turbine Foundations Procedure SWMP Appendix C

Borrow Pits Procedure SWMP Appendix D

Borrow Pit Rehabilitation Procedure SWMP Appendix E

Unexpected Discovery of Contaminated Lands Procedure SWMP Appendix F


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APPENDIX E ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS, IMPACTS, AND MITIGATION MEASURES Issue

Construction Activity/Aspect

Potential Impact Mitigation Measures (from Conditions of Approval and Statement of

Commitments) Reference Management

Documents Air Quality • Bulk earthworks

• Vegetation clearing

• Excavation • Rock blasting • Spoil handling • Stockpiling • Vehicular

movements on unsealed roads

• Material haulage • Vehicle emissions • Handling of

chemicals, waste and hazardous goods

• Degradation of air quality and other aspects of the natural environment

• Training will be provided to all Project personnel, including relevant sub-contractors on sound air quality control practices and the requirements from this plan through inductions, toolboxes and targeted training.

• As part of the CEMP for the Project required under condition E20, the Proponent shall prepare and implement a Construction Air Quality Management Plan to detail how construction impacts on air quality will be minimised and managed. The plan shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: i. The identification of potential sources of dust;

ii. Dust management objectives; iii. Mitigation measures to be implemented, including

measures during weather conditions where high dust level episodes are probable (such as strong winds in dry weather);

iv. A monitoring program to assess compliance with the identified objectives; and

v. Mechanisms for the monitoring, review, and amendment of this plan.

• Topsoil suitable for stripping and re-use in revegetation will be stockpiled: o stockpiles will be clearly identified; o stockpile locations will be selected free of traffic and away from

drainage lines and watercourses; o stockpiles will be managed to minimise erosion and

loss of topsoil, with surface stabilisation to prevent wind erosion where necessary.

• CoA E21(g)

• SoC table 20.8

CEMP

AQMP

SWMP

EWMS

• Potential adverse health effects

• Complaints from neighbours, including loss of amenity


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Activity/Aspect Potential Impact

Mitigation Measures (from Conditions of Approval and Statement of Commitments)

Reference Management Documents

• The Project shall be constructed in a manner that minimises dust emissions from the site, including wind-blown and traffic-generated dust and tracking of material onto public roads. All Project related activities on the site shall be undertaken with the objective of preventing visible emissions of dust from the site. Should such visible dust emissions occur at any time, the Proponent shall identify and implement all feasible and reasonable dust mitigation measures, including cessation of relevant works as appropriate such that emissions of visible dust cease.

• Earthworks: o rolling and wetting of access tracks with water as

necessary to compact loose soil exposed during track formation;

o the application of an approved wetting agent to exposed soils during dry and windy periods;

o the capping of access tracks with gravel to suit the track usage requirements and to limit dust generation;

o the stabilisation of exposed soils and stockpiles; o the placement of stockpiles in locations sheltered from

wind and surface water flows as necessary; and o the rehabilitation of disturbed areas as soon as

possible. • With regard to drilling for rock anchor installations:

o rock anchors may be required to ensure stability of the turbine footings;

o air blast drilling in preparation for rock anchors will be subject to controls to avoid dust plumes; and

o dust filters and/or mist sprays will be applied to control any dust resulting from the air blast drilling.

• CoA E1

• SoC table 20.8

• SoC table 20.8


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• All construction vehicles will be registered vehicles that are required to maintain the necessary emission controls.

• Local water supplies will be used for dust control management measures, and will be balanced between the amount of available water supply and the severity of dust events, in consultation with the Wellington Shire Council and the DECCW Guidelines.

• Where available, and of appropriate chemical and biological quality, stormwater, recycled water or other water sources shall be used in preference to potable water for construction activities, including concrete mixing and dust control.

• SoC table 20.8

• SoC table 20.8

• CoA E14

Biodiversity • Clearing of native vegetation

• Stockpile/haul road construction near vegetation

• Works near and in creeks/temporary crossings

• General earthworks near vegetation

• Vehicular movements

• Open excavation

• Loss of habitat for threatened species

• Potential longer term impacts associated with increased habitat fragmentation and edge effects

• Direct impact to flora or fauna during construction

• Loss and disturbance to vegetation and fauna habitat

• Spread of plant diseases, noxious

• Training will be provided to all Project personnel, including relevant sub-contractors on biodiversity requirements from this plan through inductions, toolboxes and targeted training.

• All feasible and reasonable effort shall be made to locate wind turbines at least 30 m from adjacent hollow-bearing trees which have the potential to provide roost or nesting habitat for bird and bat species identified to be at risk of rotor collision during turbine operation.

• The Proponent must: o Ensure that no more than 1.32 hectares (ha) of native

vegetation is cleared for the Project, unless the Secretary agrees otherwise;

o Minimise: - Impacts on hollow-bearing trees; - Impacts on threatened bird and bat populations; and

• CoA C3

• CoA C1

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weeds, and feral animals

• Increased vehicle strike and mortality

- The clearing of native woodland vegetation and fauna habitat.

• The routing of access tracks will take into account the following considerations:

o minimisation of the length of tracks; o location along the routes of existing tracks where possible; o location where clearing of vegetation is minimised; o construction with due regard to safety, erosion, sediment control

and drainage; and o position and design, as far as possible, to reduce visual

impacts. • In order to minimise the likelihood of impact to birds of

prey: o No turbine will have perching places; o Dead animals within 200 m of a turbine will be removed as soon

as possible, including road kill on wind farm access tracks; o No night lighting on turbines; and o Buildings, poles or other structures should not be

constructed within 200 m of turbines as they may provide perching opportunities for birds of prey.

• As part of the Construction Environmental Management Plan for the Project required under condition E20 the Proponent shall prepare and implement a Construction Biodiversity Management Plan to detail how construction impacts on biodiversity will be minimised and managed. This plan must be prepared in consultation with OEH and must:

i. Include baseline mapping of the vegetation communities and key fauna habitat on the site, including detailed maps of the transmission line corridor;

• SoC table 20.4

• SoC table 20.5

• CoA E21(f)


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ii. Clearly identify the areas on site that would be disturbed; iii. Include a description of the measures that would be

implemented for: - Minimising the amount of native vegetation

clearing within the approved development footprint;

- Minimising the impacts on fauna on site, including minimising impacts on tree hollows, undertaking pre-clearance surveys and maintaining a vegetation clearance register;

- Managing potential indirect on threatened flora and fauna species;

- Rehabilitating and revegetating temporary disturbance areas;

- Protecting vegetation and fauna habitat outside the approved disturbance area;

- Maximising the salvage of resources within the approved disturbance area – including vegetative and soil resources – for beneficial reuse (including fauna habitat enhancement) during the rehabilitation and revegetation of the site;

- Controlling weeds and feral pests; - Controlling erosion; - Controlling access; and - Bushfire management; and

iv. Include a detailed program to monitor and report on the effectiveness of the above measures.

• Where micro-siting is proposed, the proponent shall identify the proposed turbine locations in the CEMP, and demonstrate how those locations will not give rise to

• CoA C4


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increased landscape, vegetation, cultural heritage, visual amenity, shadow flicker, noise, fire risk or aviation impacts when compared with the approved locations.

• Tree clearing should be avoided wherever practical. Micro-siting of turbines and infrastructure to avoid areas of woodland and native trees will occur: o An ecologist will assist in determining the best possible

routing of access tracks and cables to assist in avoiding hollow-bearing trees, creeks, woodland, and rocky outcrops in cleared areas.

o Where turbines are proposed to be located among rocky outcrops which cannot be avoided, the excavated rock should be deposited nearby in a ‘natural’ formation to re-create rocky habitat.

• Where tree clearing cannot be avoided: o an ecologist will be engaged to develop an appropriate tree

clearance protocol (Tree Clearing Procedure); and o a vegetation clearance register be maintained,

including tree locations, type, size and numbers. • Following final design, and prior to commencement of

construction in areas requiring native vegetation clearing, or as otherwise agreed to by the Secretary, the Proponent shall develop and submit a Biodiversity Offset Package for the approval of the Secretary. The Package shall detail how the ecological values lost as a result of the Project will be offset. The Biodiversity Offset Package shall be developed in consultation with the OEH and shall (unless otherwise agreed by the Secretary) include, but not necessarily be limited to:

(a) the identification of the extent and types of habitat that would be lost or degraded as a result of the final design of the Project;

• SoC table 20.5

• SoC table 20.5

• CoA C6


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(b) the objectives and biodiversity outcomes to be achieved (including ‘improve or maintain’ biodiversity values’), and the adequacy of the proposed offset considered;

(c) the final suite of the biodiversity offset measures selected and secured, including but not necessarily limited to:

i. an offset proposal which is supported by a suitable metric method (such as the Biobanking Assessment Methodology);

ii. details of the relative condition and values of communities on the offset site in comparison to those to be impacted, including all areas of derived native grassland in moderate to good condition; and

iii. proposed management actions and expected gains;

(d) the monitoring requirements for compensatory habitat works and other biodiversity offset measures proposed to ensure the outcomes of the package are achieved, including:

i. the monitoring of the condition of species and ecological communities at offset locations;

ii. the methodology for the monitoring program(s), including the number and location of offset monitoring sites, and the sampling frequency at these sites; and

iii. provisions for the annual reporting of the monitoring results for a set period of time as determined in consultation with the OEH;

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(f) evidence that the offset(s) has been acquired and / or is permanent and secure prior to the commencement of construction;

(g) how securing the site addresses the residual impacts of the action on threatened species;

(h) proposed long term funding for management actions as well as roles and responsibilities; and

(i) key milestones, performance indicators, corrective actions and timeframes for the completion of all actions outlined in the Package.

Land offsets shall be consistent with the Principles for the use of Biodiversity Offsets in NSW (OEH, 2011) and the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 – Environmental Offset Policy. Any land offset shall be enduring and be secured by a conservation mechanism which protects and manages the land in perpetuity. Where land offsets cannot solely achieve compensation for the loss of habitat, additional measures shall be provided to collectively deliver an improved or maintained biodiversity outcome for the region. Where monitoring indicates that biodiversity outcomes are not being achieved, feasible and reasonable remedial actions shall be undertaken to ensure that the objectives of the Biodiversity Offset Package are achieved.

• If required, a vegetation off-set strategy will be developed in consultation with OEH. Final figures for clearance will be determined when the final project design is available. The off-set locations will be determined in consultation with a Biobanking accredited ecologist. The determination of a suitable metric for off-set will be according to the

• CoA C7


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requirements of the Office of Environment and Heritage. The quantum of vegetation to be preserved is likely to be in the order of four times the area of vegetation removed.

• All feasible and reasonable effort shall be made to avoid native vegetation disturbance (including clearing of hollow-bearing trees) during micro-siting and construction of the Project so as to reduce as far as possible the extent of vegetation disturbance required for the Project.

• Measures to be taken to ensure construction of tracks, cable routes and hardstands should not cause excessive erosion. Construction should be monitored by a qualified environmental auditor to ensure the following: o permanent tracks should be stabilised as soon as practical; o temporary tracks and buried cable routes will be rehabilitated

as soon as practical following, with back-filling of trench; o care taken on steep slopes to ensure that erosion does not

occur, with any problems should be rectified as soon as practical;

o on-site maintenance crew will be responsible for regularly checking the cable routes for erosion until the routes have been stabilised and satisfactorily revegetated;

o the property owners and/or Government authority will be contacted to identify a suitable cover crop for sites requiring seeding to accelerate revegetation;

o advice on micro-siting of wind farm components; and o creation of rocky habitat where rock is excavated.

• If trees and other plants are planted around buildings and other facilities, these should be locally indigenous species.

• Weed control measures will be implemented to ensure invasive weed problems are not exacerbated, particularly

• CoA C5

• SoC table 20.5

• SoC table 20.5

• SoC table 20.5


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in the avoidance of the spreading of invasive weeds as previously listed.

• Disturbance to watercourses and/or associated riparian vegetation shall be rehabilitated to a standard equal to or better than the existing condition in consultation with the DPI - Water and DPI (Fisheries) within six months of the cessation of construction activities at the relevant area. Any revegetation measures undertaken shall be monitored and maintained consistent with the requirements of condition F6.

• The Proponent shall implement a revegetation and rehabilitation program for all areas of the Project footprint which are disturbed during the construction of the Project, which are not required for the ongoing operation of the Project, including temporary construction facility sites and sections of construction access roads. BWFPL shall ensure that all revegetation measures are implemented progressively where possible and in all cases within six months of the cessation of construction activities at the relevant area. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Secretary, BWFPL shall monitor and maintain the health of all revegetated areas until such time that the plantings have been verified by an independent and suitably qualified expert (whose appointment has been agreed to by the Secretary) as being well established, in good health and self-sustaining.

• Tree trunks and major branches from cleared trees should be used, to the fullest extent practicable, to enhance habitat (coarse woody debris) in rehabilitated areas or in derived native grassland (either in offset areas or areas

• CoA F5

• CoA F6

• CoA C2


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adjoining impacted areas) and details included in the Construction Biodiversity Management Plan required by condition E21(f).

Heritage • Early works including non-substantial construction activities e.g. services relocation

• Initial clearing and/or grubbing of vegetation

• Initial removal of topsoil

• Construction of site compounds and spoil and equipment stockpile areas

• Temporary access roads during construction

• Impact to undiscovered or undocumented heritage sites

• Training will be provided to all personnel involved in construction and management phases of the Project, including relevant sub-contractors on heritage requirements from this plan through inductions, toolboxes and targeted training.

• A Conservation Strategy will be developed to detail the avoidance of artefact SU18/L1 by design. Impact will be avoided by micro-siting and diverting the proposed access road between WTG 35 and 37 around this object.

• Ground disturbance impacts associated with the Project will be kept to a minimum and to defined areas to ensure minimal impact to unlisted or unrecorded Aboriginal items.

• A Cultural Heritage Management Protocol will document procedures required for impact avoidance or mitigation, developed in consultation with an archaeologist, the relevant Aboriginal communities, and OEH.

• As part of the Construction Environmental Management Plan for the Project required under condition E20 the Proponent shall prepare and implement a Construction Heritage Management Plan to detail how construction impacts on Aboriginal and Historic heritage will be minimised and managed. The plan shall be develop in consultation with the OEH and registered Aboriginal stakeholders (for Aboriginal heritage), and include, but not necessarily be limited to:

i. in relation to Aboriginal heritage:

• SoC table 20.6

• SoC table 20.6

• SoC table 20.6

• CoA E21(e)

CEMP

EWMS

HMP • Finding/disturbing

burials or human remains

• Impact to identified heritage items

• Vibration damage to identified heritage items


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- details of further investigation and identification of Aboriginal cultural heritage sites within the Project area;

- details of management measures to be carried out in relation to Aboriginal heritage, including a detailed methodology and strategies for protection, monitoring, and conservation, of sites and items associated with the Project;

- procedures for dealing with previously unidentified Aboriginal objects (excluding human remains) including cessation of works in the vicinity, assessment of the significance of the item(s) and determination of appropriate mitigation measures including when works can re-commence by a suitably qualified archaeologist in consultation with the Department, OEH, and registered Aboriginal stakeholders, and assessment of the consistency of any new Aboriginal heritage impacts against the approved impact of the Project, and registering of the new site in the OEH’s Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System (AHIMS) register;

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


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- heritage training and induction processes for construction personnel (including procedures for keeping records of inductions) and obligations under the conditions of this Approval and National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (where relevant) including site identification, protection, and conservation of Aboriginal cultural heritage;

- procedures for ongoing Aboriginal consultation and involvement for the duration of the Project, and ensure that the Wellington Local Aboriginal Land Council (administrator) is kept informed of the process; and

- mechanisms for the monitoring, review and amendment of this plan.

ii. In relation to historic heritage: - Identification of heritage items directly and

indirectly affected by the Project; - Details of management measures to be

implemented to prevent and minimise impacts on heritage items (including further heritage investigations, archival recordings and/or measures to protect unaffected sites during construction works in the vicinity;

- Procedures for dealing with previously unidentified heritage objects, (including cessation of works in the vicinity, assessment of the significance of the items(s) and determination of appropriate mitigation measures including when works can


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recommence by a suitably qualified and experienced archaeologist in consultation with the Heritage Branch of OEH and the Department, and assessment of the consistency of any new heritage impacts against the approved impacts of the Project;

- Heritage training and induction processes for construction personnel (including procedures for keeping records of inductions and obligations under the Heritage Act 1977 and these conditions including site identification, protection and conservation of non-Aboriginal cultural heritage; and

- Mechanisms for the monitoring, review and amendment of this plan.

• An additional archaeological survey will be conducted in

any area that is proposed for development that has not been previously surveyed.

• Kaiser Mine will be identified as a restricted area during wind farm construction through the erection of fencing, to ensure the items associated with the site are not inadvertently impacted

• Clearly identify the level of construction vehicles required to use the Sandy Hollow to Maryvale Railway Line, and the ability of the existing road to accommodate heavy vehicles. Should widening or other enhancements be required to safely accommodate heavy vehicles, a Statement of Heritage Impact will be required in accordance with relevant Heritage Council guidelines, in

SoC table 20.6

SoC table 20.6

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consultation with the Heritage Branch of OEH, and to the satisfaction of the Secretary.

• The extent of the Sandy Hollow to Maryvale Railway Line will be flagged for 50 m adjacent to areas of the line which are crossed or used for site access.

• In undertaking the Project, impacts to heritage shall, to the greatest extent practicable, be avoided and minimised. In particular:

a) Clearly identify and avoid the stone procurement artefact area (SU18/L1) and the Kaiser Mine, and include methods for restricting access to these sites as part of the CEMP required by condition E21(e)

b) Where impacts are assessed in the EA are unavoidable, works shall be undertaken in accordance with the strategy outlined in the Construction Heritage Management Plan required by condition E21(e)

• Where any additional historic items are encountered, works shall cease immediately to allow an assessment of the object by an archaeologist, and the archaeologist may need to consult with the heritage branch of the Department of Planning regarding the significance of the finds.

• Where any additional, unrecorded Aboriginal objects are encountered during construction, works will cease immediately and OEH will be notified of any such finds.

CoA E2

SoC table 20.6

SoC table 20.6

Noise & Vibration

• Vegetation clearing

• Noise impacts on sensitive receivers during construction

• Training will be provided to all Project personnel, including relevant sub-contractors, on noise and vibration

CEMP


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• Installation of traffic controls

• Earthworks • Removal of

median • Pavement work

• Vibration impacts on nearby receptors, including heritage

requirements from this plan through inductions, toolboxes and targeted awareness training.

• Any overhead transmission line associated with the Project shall be designed, constructed and operated to minimise the generation of corona and aeolian noise as far as feasible and reasonable at nearest existing non-associated residences.

• Engineering measures: i. Temporary acoustic barriers/screens to be

constructed around fixed noise sources including for the fixed crushing and screening plant, concrete batching plant, and percussions drilling rigs where these are located within 1 200 m of a non-associated dwelling and do not have direct line of sight blocked to that dwelling. Temporary acoustic barriers/screens are to be installed in accordance with the following requirements:

ii. located as close as practical to the noise source iii. constructed from mounding using excavated soil

from the site, or a material with a minimum surface density of 10 kg per square metre, such as 1.2 mm thick steel or 9.0 mm thick compressed fibre cement sheeting

iv. constructed to a minimum height that blocks direct line of sight between the noise source and any received within 1 200 m

v. constructed so that there are no air gaps or openings at joints

vi. extended such that the length is at least five times greater than its height or so that it is bent around the noise source

vii. if barriers (rather than mounding from excavated soil) are constructed, then include acoustic

• CoA C10

• SoC table 20.7

NVMP

TMP

EWMS


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installation facing into the noise source in accordance with the following detail:

viii. The site topography, and other shielding

features e.g. large stationary machines, mounds of topsoil and piles of materials should be used to an advantage in terms of increased shielding when locating fixed noise sources within 1200 m

ix. Proprietary enclosures will be used around compressors and generators

x. Use of silencers xi. BWFPL will investigate and implement

alternative processes where feasible and practical, such as hydraulic or chemical splitters as an alternative to impact rock breaking, or the use of broadband reversing alarms in lieu of


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high-pitched devices (subject to appropriate risk assessment)

xii. Fixed noise sources will be located at the maximum practical distance to the nearest dwellings, and where possible will use existing landforms to block the line of sight between the equipment and nearby dwellings

• As part of the Construction Environmental Management Plan for the Project required under condition E20 the proponent shall prepare and implement a Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan to detail how construction noise and vibration impacts will be minimised and managed. The plan shall be consistent with the guidelines contained in the Interim Construction Noise Guidelines (DECC, 2009) and shall include, but not be limited to:

i. Identification of sensitive receivers and relevant construction noise and vibration goals applicable to the Project stipulated in this approval;

ii. Details of construction activities and an indicative schedule for construction works, including the identification of key noise and/or vibration generating construction activities (based on representative construction scenarios, including at ancillary facilities) that have the potential to generate noise and/or vibration impacts on surrounding sensitive receivers;

iii. Identification of feasible and reasonable measures proposed to be implemented to minimise and manage construction noise and

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vibration impacts (including construction traffic noise impacts);

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

v. A description of how the effectiveness of these actions and measures would be monitored during the proposed works, clearly indicating how often this monitoring would be conducted, the locations where monitoring would take place, how the results of this monitoring would be recorded and reported, and, if any exceedance is detected, how any non-compliance would be rectified;

vi. An out-of-hours work (OOHW) protocol for the assessment, management and approval of works outside of standard construction and decommissioning hours as defined in condition E4, including a risk assessment process under which an Environmental Representative may


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approve out-of-hour construction activities deemed to be of low environmental risk and refer high risk works for the Secretary’s approval. The OOHW protocol shall detail standard assessment, mitigation and notification requirements for high and low risk out-of-hours works, and detail a standard protocol for referring applications to the Secretary; and

vii. Mechanisms for the monitoring, review, and amendment of this plan.

• BWFPL will ensure that the local community and businesses are advised of construction activities that could cause disruption prior to those activities occurring. Communication methods will be detailed within the CEMP. Information will include:

i. Details of traffic disruptions and controls; ii. Construction of temporary detours; iii. Work approved to be undertaken outside

standard construction hours, particularly noise works.

• The following will be updated to local media providers, as update newsletters circulated to local papers: Periodic updates of work progress, consultation activities, and planned work schedules when significant changes in noise or traffic impacts are expected.

• Prior to the commencement of construction, neighbours to the wind farm site will be informed of the construction works, the nature and duration of components of the construction phases, the potential impacts and contact details for registering components or enquiries. The

• SoC table 20.3

• SoC table 20.3

• SoC table 20.3


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developer will provide noise and vibration elements into the community consultation process. The aim of consultation will be to ensure adequate community awareness and notice of expected construction noise. Consultation will include:

i. Regular community information newsletters providing details of the construction plan and duration;

ii. A site notice board in a community location (such as Wellington) providing copies of the newsletters, updated construction program details, contact details of the Project team members, and an ability to register for email updates of the newsletter;

iii. A feedback mechanism for the community to submit questions to the construction team and for the construction team to respond;

iv. Regular updates on the construction activities to local authorities to assist in complaint management if necessary; and

v. Contact details of the Project Manager and/or ER • Prior to construction, activity occurring within 1200 m of a

non-associated dwelling, significant construction traffic periods, impacts on local road conditions, or blasting activity, the following will occur:

i. the local community potentially affected by the proposed works will be contacted and informed by letter of the proposed work, the location of the work, the date(s), day(s), times(s) of the works

ii. this contact will occur a reasonable time before the proposed commencement of the work

iii. the letter will provide the contact details of the Project Manager and/or site environmental representative (ER)

• SoC table 20.7


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• Administrative measures: i. Regular inspections will be undertaken by the

proponent and the ER to ensure measures are taking in accordance with these requirements

ii. Construction works, including heavy vehicle movements into and out of the site, will be restricted to between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday to Friday, and 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday

iii. Works undertaken outside the designated working hours will only entail works that do not cause noise emissions to be audible at any nearby residences not located on the site, or the delivery of materials as requested by Police or other authorities for safety reasons, or emergency work to avoid the loss of lives, property, and/or to prevent environmental harm

iv. Other works additional to those described above will require the consent of NSW OEH

v. Training to be provided to establish a noise minimisation culture for the works

• Traffic management measures: o the daytime criterion provided by the ECRTEN is an equivalent

(LAeq, 1 hour) noise level of 55 dB(A) during any given hour, which is expected to be achieved at a distance of 10 m from the road side for 10 passenger vehicle movements and three heavy vehicle movements in one hour

o the number of movements can double at twice the distance from the roadside and continue to achieve the 55 dB(A) criterion

o care will be taken to avoid the acceleration of trucks and the use of truck engine brakes in close proximity to dwellings

o communication will occur with the affected community in accordance with the provisions outlined previously

• SoC table 20.7

• SoC table 20.7


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o a route will be established and maintained to the site so that heavy vehicles do not enter noise sensitive areas for access where practicable

o drivers will be informed of the approved route to access the site and the need to mitigate impacts through driver operation at certain locations

o construction traffic deliveries will be evenly dispersed as far as practical

o construction traffic will be restricted to daytime operating hours, subject to the scheduling of caveats in the Construction Noise Management Plan

• The Proponent shall only undertake construction or decommissioning activities between:

a) 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Mondays to Fridays b) 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays c) At no time on Sundays or NSW public holidays The following construction activities may be undertaken outside these hours:

- activities that are inaudible at any non-associated residence

- activities approved under an out-of-hours (OOHW) work protocol (see condition E21(b)(vi))

- the delivery of materials as requested by the NSW Police Force or other authorities for safety reasons

- emergency work to avoid the loss of lives, property and/or prevent environmental harm

• The proponent will implement all feasible and reasonable noise control strategies to minimise noise during construction.

• Site management practices: o centralised site activities and material stores will be located as

far from noise sensitive receivers as possible

• CoA E4

• SoC table 20.7

• SoC table 20.7


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o care will be taken not to drop materials, such as rock, to cause peak noise events, including materials from a height into a truck. Site personnel will be directed as part of an off-site training regime to place material rather than drop it

o plant known to emit noise strongly in one direction, such as the exhaust outlet of an attenuated generator set, will be orientated so that the noise is directed away from noise sensitive areas if practicable

o machines that are used intermittently will be shut down in the intervening periods between works or throttled down to a minimum

o work site induction training and education for staff will be implemented

• Equipment and vehicle monitoring regime to be implemented: o equipment will have Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)

mufflers installed; o equipment will be well maintained and fitted with adequately

maintained silencers which meet the OEM design specifications and inspection will be part of a monitoring regime;

o silencer and enclosures will be inspected to ensure they are intact, and rotating parts are balanced, loose bolts are tightened, and frictional noise is reduced through lubrication and cutting noise reduced by keeping equipment sharp;

o power necessary only for the task required will be used o plant and equipment will be inspected as part of the

monitoring regime, to determine if it is noisier than other similar machines and to replace and rectify as required

• Monitoring will occur to construction activities where they occur within 100 m of a sensitive receiver, to ensure vibrations are compliant with the Technical Guidelines.

• SoC table 20.7

• SoC table 20.7


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• The Proponent shall only carry out blasting on site between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturday. No blasting is allowed on Sundays or NSW public holidays.

• The Proponent shall ensure that any blasting carried out during construction of the project does not exceed the criteria in Table 1.

Table 1: Blasting criteria Location Airblast

overpressure (dB(Lin Peak))

Ground vibration (mm/s)

Allowable exceedance

Residence on privately-owned land

120 10 0% 115 5 5% of total

blasts over 12-month period

• Monitoring of blasting activities will occur in accordance with a Monitoring Blasting Scheme to ensure compliance with the Blasting Guidelines

• CoA E7

• CoA E8

• SoC table 20.7

Soil & Water • Clearing and grubbing

• Earthworks • Storage of fuels,

chemicals and other dangerous goods

• Maintenance of plant and equipment

• Erosion and movement of soils

• Training will be provided to all Project personnel, including relevant sub-contractors on sound erosion and sediment control practices and the requirements from this plan through inductions, toolboxes and targeted training.

• A full geomorphic assessment will be conducted on any watercourses where crossings are required. The design of the crossings will ensure geomorphic stability of the watercourse.

• Waterway crossings shall be designed and constructed in consultation with DPI - Water and DPI (Fisheries) and consistent with DPI (Fisheries) guidelines, Policy and

• SoC table 20.8

• CoA C9

CEMP

SWMP

EWMS

ESCP

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including servicing and refuelling

• Drainage work • Concrete work • Temporary access

road construction

• Dirty water not captured and leaves site

Guidelines for Fish Friendly Waterway Crossings (2004) and Why Do Fish Need to Cross the Road? Fish Passage Requirements for Waterway Crossings (2004).

• Culverts or pipes are to be installed underneath new roadways to ensure that the natural drainage of the watercourse is not impacted. Culverts or pipes should be designed in accordance with the Why Do Fish Need to Cross the Road; Fish Passage; Requirements for Waterway Crossings document (Fairfull and Witheridge, 2003).

• Priority to the use of overhead 33kV cables at sensitive locations, including the creek crossings as identified above in order to minimise ground disturbance and erosion risk.

• Cable routes will be generally between turbines and where practical will be located alongside access tracks to minimise site disturbance.

• Permanent tracks will be located to achieve suitable grades on stable slopes and design so that they will not exacerbate erosion. Location will be chosen to minimise visual impact from the surrounding countryside as far as possible. Earth batters on any tracks that are benched into slopes will be revegetated to prevent erosion and to reduce visibility of the constructed tracks.

• BWFPL will require the design of facilities and services buildings to incorporate the collection of roof drainage and have a small septic system of composting toilet that complies with Council requirements.

• Where cables are to be installed across watercourses, cable installation should be in accordance with the NSW Office of Water Controlled Activities: Guidelines for Laying Pipes and Cables in Watercourses Guideline):

• SoC table 20.8

• SoC table 20.8

• SoC table 20.4

• SoC table 20.4

• SoC table 20.4

• SoC table 20.8

• Contamination of waterway from spills

• Disturbance to waterways from access road construction

• Inappropriate management of ASS leading to contamination of the receiving environment

• Disturbance on unidentified contaminated land

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o cables should be situated on the downstream side of channel bedrock outcrops,

o or across a straight section of the watercourse (i.e. avoiding bends);

o backfilling needs to restore the channel shape and bed level to preconstruction condition;

o the trench is to be open for minimal length of time only; o water flows should be continuous both during and after

construction (i.e. avoiding or minimising ‘stopping’ the flow); and

o measures taken to prevent potential water quality issues (turbidity, spills).

• As part of the Construction Environmental Management Plan for the Project required under condition E20 the Proponent shall prepare and implement a Construction Soil and Water Quality Management Plan to manage surface and groundwater impacts during construction of the Project. The plan shall be developed in consultation with DPI – Water and Council and include, but not necessarily be limited to:

o Details of construction activities and their locations, which have the potential to impact on water courses, storage facilities, stormwater flows, and groundwater;

o Surface water and ground water impact assessment criteria consistent with Australian and New Zealand Environmental Conservation Council (ANZECC) guidelines;

o Management measures to be used to minimise surface and groundwater impacts, including

• CoA E21(d)


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details of how spoil and fill material required by the Project will be sourced, handled, stockpiled, reused and managed, erosion and sediment control measures, and the consideration of flood events;

o Management measures for contaminated material and a contingency plan to be implemented in the case of unanticipated discovery of contaminated material during construction;

o A description of how the effectiveness of these actions and measures would be monitored during the proposed works, clearly indicating how often this monitoring would be undertaken, the locations where monitoring would take place, how the results of the monitoring would be recorded and reported, and, if any exceedance of the criteria is detected, how any non-compliance can be rectified; and

o Mechanisms for the monitoring, review and amendment of this plan.

• Any interception or the use of groundwater may require a licence under relevant NSW water legislation. All proposed groundwater works including bores for the purpose of investigation, extraction, dewatering, testing or monitoring will be identified and approval obtained from the NSW Office of Water prior to installation.

• Except as may be provided by an EPL, the Project shall be constructed and operated to comply with Section 120 of

• SoC table 20.8

• CoA C8


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the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1991, which prohibits the pollution of water.

• Dangerous goods, as defined by the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, shall be stored and handled strictly in accordance with: o all relevant Australian standards; o for liquids, a minimum bund volume requirement of 110% of

the volume of the largest single stored volume within the bund; and

o the Environment Protection Manual for Authorised Officers: Bunding and Spill Management, technical bulletin (Environment Protection Authority, 1997).

In the event of an inconsistency between the requirements listed from (a) to (c) above, the most stringent requirement shall prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.

• Soil and water management measures consistent with Managing Urban Stormwater – Soils and Construction Vols 1 and 2, 4th Edition (Landcom 2004) shall be employed during the construction of the Project to minimise soil erosion and the discharge of sediment and other pollutants to land and/or waters.

• Construction activities within 40 m of any watercourses, shall be consistent with the Controlled Activity Guidelines (Department of Water and Energy, 2008) including, but not limited to, ‘In-Stream Works’, ‘Outlet Structures’, ‘Riparian Corridors’, ‘Vegetation Management Plans’, and ‘Watercourse Crossings’, or any guidelines which supersede these documents.

• CoA C11

• CoA E13

• CoA E15


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• Where available, and of appropriate chemical and biological quality, stormwater, recycled water or other water sources shall be used in preference to potable water for construction activities, including concrete mixing and dust control.

• Local water supplies will be used for dust control management measures, and will be balanced between the amount of available water supply and the severity of dust events, in consultation with Dubbo Regional Shire Council and OEH Guidelines.

• Earthworks: o rolling and wetting of access tracks with water as necessary to

compact loose soil exposed during track formation; o the application of an approved wetting agent to exposed soils

during dry and windy periods; o the capping of access tracks with gravel to suit the track usage

requirements and to limit dust generation; o the stabilisation of exposed soils and stockpiles; o the placement of stockpiles in locations sheltered from wind and

surface water flows as necessary; and o the rehabilitation of disturbed areas as soon as possible.

• With regard to drilling for rock anchor installations: o rock anchors may be required to ensure stability of the turbine

footings; o air blast drilling in preparation for rock anchors will be subject to

controls to avoid dust plumes; and o dust filters and/or mist sprays will be applied to control any dust

resulting from the air blast drilling;

• CoA E14

• SoC table 20.8

• SoC table 20.8

• SoC table 20.8


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o where access tracks cross any alluvium filled creek valleys, the thickness of road base material will provide suitable drainage measures as necessary;

o all turbines and access tracks will be constructed in accordance with relevant engineering standards;

• Measures to be taken to ensure construction of tracks, cable routes and hardstands should not cause excessive erosion. Construction should be monitored by a qualified environmental auditor to ensure the following:

o permanent tracks should be stabilised as soon as practical; o temporary tracks and buried cable routes will be rehabilitated as

soon as practical following, with back-filling of trench; o care taken on steep slopes to ensure that erosion does not occur,

with any problems should be rectified as soon as practical; o on-site maintenance crew will be responsible for regularly

checking the cable routes for erosion until the routes have been stabilised and satisfactorily revegetated;

o the property owners and/or Government authority will be contacted to identify a suitable cover crop for sites requiring seeding to accelerate revegetation;

o advice on micro-siting of wind farm components; and o creation of rocky habitat where rock is excavated.

• Typical erosion and sediment control measures to be utilised include the following as necessary and practical:

o construction of drains and check dams; o construction of diversion banks, perimeter banks and level

spreader sills; o use of sediment traps; o sediment fences around stockpiles and areas of earthworks; o stabilisation of temporary and permanent batters;

• CoA table 20.5

• SoC table 20.8


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o straw bale and geotextile filter fabric sediment traps and fillers; and

o minimisation of periods in which disturbed soil remains exposed.

• Topsoil suitable for stripping and re-use in revegetation will be stockpiled:

o stockpiles will be clearly identified; o stockpile locations will be selected free of traffic and away from

drainage lines and watercourses; o stockpiles will be managed to minimise erosion and loss

of topsoil, with surface stabilisation to prevent wind erosion where necessary.

• An appropriately qualified soil scientist with infrastructure construction experience will be consulted according to a schedule identified in the Soil and Water Management Sub-Plan. The results of inspections by this soil scientist will be reported in the CCRs. The soil scientist will:

o undertake inspections of temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control devices;

o ensure that the most appropriate controls are being implemented; and

o check that controls are being maintained in efficient conditions.

• Erosion and sediment devices will be inspected regularly following each rain period and during periods of prolonged or heavy rain, and any defects will be rectified promptly.

• At the conclusion of construction, all temporary tracks and areas disturbed by construction work, including cable routes and hardstand areas surrounding the wind turbines will be reinstated and revegetated.

• SoC table 20.8

• SoC table 20.8

• SoC table 20.8

• SoC table 20.8


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• All temporary control measures will be removed when revegetation has established on formerly disturbed areas, and will be disposed of in a satisfactory manner. Follow up maintenance will be undertaken until the areas are satisfactorily stabilised and restored.

• All sediment control devices will be maintained in satisfactory working order until such time that disturbed areas have been stabilised to the satisfaction of BWFPL and the respective land owners.

• SoC table 20.8

• SoC table 20.8

Traffic & Transport

• Haulage of material

• Import of material, plant and/or equipment

• Travel to/from site

• Traffic delays • Training will be provided to all Project personnel, including relevant sub-contractors on traffic and transport requirements from this plan through inductions, toolboxes and targeted training.

• The detailed design, construction, and remediation of access track routes in proximity to environmentally and heritage sensitive areas with direct involvement and guidance from relevant specialists.

• The site access from public roads will be via entrances constructed as agreed by BWFPL, the property owners, and Dubbo Regional Council, to ensure safe negotiation by large vehicles access and minimise disruption to local traffic. A lockable gate will be installed at a point set back from the road at each entrance point.

• As part of the CEMP for the Project required under condition E20, the Proponent shall prepare and implement a Construction Traffic and Access Management Plan to manage construction traffic and access impacts of the

• SoC table 20.10

• SoC table 20.10

• CoA E21(c)

CEMP

EWMS

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• Visual impact caused by removal of vegetation

Project. The plan shall be developed in consultation with the relevant road authority and shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: o Identification of construction traffic routes and

construction traffic volumes (including heavy vehicle/spoil haulage/material haulage) on these routes;

o Details of vehicle movement for construction sites and site compounds including parking, dedicated vehicle turning areas, and ingress and egress points;

o Identification of construction impacts that could result in disruption of traffic, public transport, pedestrian and cycle access, property access, including details of oversize load movements;

o Details of management measures to minimise traffic impacts, including temporary road work traffic control measures, onsite vehicle queuing and parking areas and management measures to minimise peak time congestion, and measures to ensure safe pedestrian and cycle access;

o A response plan which sets out a proposed response to any traffic, construction or other incident; and

o Mechanisms for the monitoring, review and amendment of this plan.

• Unless otherwise agreed by the Secretary, the Proponent shall commission an independent, qualified person or

• CoA E16

• Flood damage to plant/equipment and compound

• Erosion of access tracks during flooding event

• Non-compliance with CEMP and legislative requirements

• Failure to report environmental issues

• Inconsistent advice to construction personnel


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• Inadequate response to environment incident/emergency

team to undertake the following in consultation with the relevant road authority:

a) Prior to the commencement of construction, review the proposed route and existing access provisions to the site to determine whether the route and existing provisions allow for safe access of construction and operational vehicles associated with the Project (including appropriate site distances, [specifically at the intersection of Goolma Road and Gillinghall Road], appropriate setback of gate[s] at property entry and exit location[s] to ensure safety for other road users, and provisions for over-mass or over-dimensional transport and safety with other road users). Where improvements or changes to the proposed route are required, the Proponent shall implement these in consultation with the relevant road authority, prior to the commencement of construction and at the full expense of the proponent;

b) Assess all roads proposed to be used for over-mass and/or over-dimensional transport (including intersections, bridges, culverts, and other road features) prior to the commencement of construction to determine whether the existing road condition can accommodate the proposed over-mass and/or over-dimensional haulage. Where improvements are required, the proponent shall implement these in consultation with the relevant road authority, prior to the commencement of construction and at the full expense of the proponent.


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Upon determining the haulage route(s) for construction vehicles associated with the Project, and prior to construction, undertake a Road Dilapidation Report. The Report shall assess the current condition of the road(s) and describe mechanisms to restore any damage that may result due to traffic and transport related to the construction of the Project. The report shall be submitted to the relevant road authority for review prior to the commencement of haulage. Within three months of completion of construction, a subsequent report shall be prepared to assess any damage that may have resulted from the construction of the Project (including mechanisms to restore any damage) and submitted to relevant road authority for review. Measures undertaken to restore or reinstate roads affected by the Project shall be undertaken in accordance with the reasonable requirements of the relevant road authority (including timing requirements), and at the full expense of the Proponent.

• Measures will be incorporated to ensure the safety of all road users, including the use of traffic control personnel, pilots, and police escort during delivery of RAV with specific control arrangements for difficult or potentially unsafe manoeuvres on public roads. Signage, flashing lights, and temporary speed restrictions may also be used.

• The timing of the delivery of large equipment and materials will be restricted to mitigate local impacts, including:

o RAV movements will be restricted to avoid passing schools during school drop-off and pick-up periods to

• SoC table 20.10

• SoC table 20.10


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avoid RAV movements conflicting with school bus operations (including schools at Dubbo)

o Local deliveries to the site will be during daylight hours to mitigate safety problems on local roads and to reduce disturbance for residents near the access roads

• A route will be established and maintained to the site so that heavy vehicles do not enter noise sensitive areas for access where practicable.

• On-site access will be restricted to defined tracks. • A program of consultation will be initiated prior to

construction commencing to ensure residents are fully aware of construction activities and the program for delivery to the site. The program will include the following: o Press releases in the local newspapers; o Specific newsletters and individual letter drops to

neighbouring residences along the access route to the site;

o Provision of a website providing details of the status of works and contact details for any complaints or enquiries;

o Signposting of the access roads with appropriate heavy vehicle and construction warning signs in consultation with Wellington Council: Specific warning signs located adjacent to the

entrances to the site to warn existing road users of entering and exiting traffic;

Day warning notices for specific construction activities;

• SoC table 20.7

• SoC table 20.10

• Section 12.6.2


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o Provision of traffic control and warning signs will be provided where particular road safety issues have been identified.

• The daytime criterion provided by the ECRTEN is an equivalent (LAeq, 1 hour) noise level of 55 dB(A) during any given hour, which is expected to be achieved at a distance of 10 m from the road side for 10 passenger vehicle movements and three heavy vehicle movements in one hour.

• The number of movements can double at twice the distance from the roadside and continue to achieve the 55 dB(A) criterion.

• Care will be taken to avoid the acceleration of trucks and the use of truck engine breaks in close proximity to dwellings.

• Drivers will be informed of the approved route to access the site and the need to mitigate impacts through driver operation at certain locations.

• Communication will occur with the affected community in accordance with the provisions outlined previously.

• Construction traffic deliveries will be evenly dispersed as far as practical.

• Construction traffic will be restricted to daytime operating hours, subject to the caveats in the Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan.

• An inspection and maintenance program for local road access will be established to ensure local road conditions are maintained in a safe state for heavy and RAV access.

• Road access/occupation permits will be obtained as upgrade works are required for the public road network.

• SoC table 20.7

• SoC table 20.7

• SoC table 20.7

• SoC table 20.7

• SoC table 20.7

• SoC table 20.7

• SoC table 20.7

• SoC table 20.10

• SoC table 20.10


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• On-site speed restrictions will be implemented for the project area.

• Implementation of a proactive Erosion and Sediment Control Plan during the construction of new access roads, including the following:

o Regular water spraying during construction to suppress dust;

o At the conclusion of the construction phase, any tracks not required for subsequent operation will be restored and revegetated to the satisfaction of OEH and the landowner;

o All works to watercourses will be subjected to sedimentation and erosion control measures;

o Where underground cables are required to cross Gillinghall Road, they will be buried and protected in accordance with Council standards and AS 3000. Construction works will be carried out in the road reserve under permit (Section 138) with the appropriate traffic controls in place;

o The overhead line crossing of Mudgee/Goolma Road will be designed and constructed in accordance with applicable RMS and Council standards.

• SoC table 20.10

• SoC table 20.10


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APPENDIX F ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE

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

**Aboriginal objects are physical evidence of the use of an area by Aboriginal people and include physical objects, such as stone tools, Aboriginal-built fences and stockyards, scarred trees and the remains of fringe camps or material deposited on the land, such as middens or the ancestral remains of Aboriginal people.

Action

If any pollution incident* or harm to the

environment occurs during construction

If any Aboriginal objects** are found during construction

Agency

NSW Environment Protection Authority

NSW Office of Environment and

Heritage

Contacts

Environment line: 131 555

Environment line: 131 555


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APPENDIX G WASTE CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURE

Purpose

This procedure details the actions to be taken to classify waste materials (including spoil) during excavation/construction activities.

Scope

This Procedure is applicable to all activities conducted by CATCON personnel that have the potential to generate waste materials. All waste, including spoil and ‘clean fill’, must be classified prior to being disposed of offsite.

Induction/Training

Only personnel responsible for waste management and classification are to be inducted on the procedure. However, all personnel are to be inducted on waste management and the relevant actions with regards to the responsibilities of BMD in relation to classification of waste.


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Figure 1: Waste Classification Procedure Flow Chart

BEFORE CLASSIFYING WASTE Wherever possible, ensure waste is separated prior to classification Two or more classes of waste must not be mixed in order to reduce the concentration of chemical contaminants

o Dilution of contaminants is not an acceptable waste management option If it is not possible to separate, the waste is to be classified according to the highest class of waste

o e.g. special waste mixed with general solid waste Follow the flowchart below until a waste’s class has been established If further guidance is required, seek advice from the HSE and/or refer to Waste Classification Guidelines

The waste is to be classified in accordance with the Waste Classifications Guidelines

Waste Classification Spoil Classification

Is the material spoil? i.e. material excavated from the site

HSE notified of material requiring off-site disposal

ER determines approved offsite/onsite management for the classified waste as per the Waste Disposal and Tracking Procedure

Does the spoil show signs of contamination?

Refer to Acid Sulphate soil management guidelines

Can the spoil be classified as VENM? Refer to Note 1 in Figure Guidance Note

Waste classified as VENM

Is the spoil Acid Sulphate? Refer to Acid Sulphate soil management guideline

Refer to the Unexpected Discovery of Contamination

Procedure

Is the soil ENM? Refer to Note 1 in Figure Guidance Note

Waste classified as ENM

Is the waste Special Waste? Refer to Note 2 in Figure Guidance Note

Waste classified as Special Waste

Is the waste Liquid Waste? Refer to Note 3 Figure Guidance Note

Has the waste been pre-classified? Refer to Note 4 in Figure Guidance Note

Does the waste have certain hazardous characteristics?

Refer to Note 5 in Figure Guidance Note

Chemically assess waste in accordance with Waste Classification Guidelines to determine waste classification OR manage the waste as hazardous

Determine whether waste is classified as Hazardous,

general solid waste (putrescible) or general waste (non-putrescible)

Refer to Note 4 in Figure Guidance Note

Waste classified as Liquid Waste

Waste classified as Hazardous

Yes No

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Procedure

The classification of wastes generated from the Project is to be in accordance with the Waste Classification Guidelines (DECCW, 2008).

1. Waste Separation and Segregation

Waste separation and segregation will be promoted onsite to facilitate waste classification (and to facilitate reuse and recycling) as follows:

• Waste segregation at worksites – all waste materials, including spoil and demolition waste, will be separated onsite into dedicated bins/areas/stockpiles wherever practicable for reuse onsite or collection by a waste contractor and transported to offsite recycling facilities;

• Waste separation offsite – all wastes are to be deposited into one bin where space is not available on the worksite for placement of multiple bins. The waste is to be sorted offsite by a waste contractor

2. Waste to be disposed offsite

Where products cannot be reused or recycled, they are to be disposed of appropriately. This includes:

• Paints and solvents; • Oils; • General solid waste; • Hazardous materials; • Septic waste/sewerage. All waste that leaves site is to be tracked and documented in accordance with the Waste Disposal and Tracking Procedure detailed in Appendix H of this CEMP. Waste must be collected by an appropriately licensed waste contractor (where required) and all waste is to be disposed of at an appropriately licensed waste management facility. Records of EPA licences for waste contractors should be retained.

3. Waste handling and storage

Where waste is handled/stored onsite prior to reuse or recycling/disposal, the following apply:

• Spoil, topsoil and mulch are to be stockpiled in designated areas using appropriate erosion/dust control mitigation measures;

• Liquid wastes (e.g. waste oil) are to be stored in bunded areas until it can be transported offsite. Bunded area must have the capacity to hold 110% of the liquid waste volume for bulk storage, or 120% of the volume of the largest container for smaller packed storage;

• Hazardous waste is to be managed by a licensed contractor, in accordance with the requirements of the Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Act 1985 and the Waste Classification Guidelines (DECCW 2008);

• All other wastes (especially food scraps) are to be disposed of in appropriately covered receptacles to avoid attracting scavenging fauna

4. Contaminated material

Any contaminated material identified during construction is to be handled and treated in accordance with the Unexpected Discovery of Contamination Procedure (Soil and Water Quality Management Plan, Appendix F).

Figure 1 Guidance Note


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The following is from the Waste Classification Guidelines (DECC 2008) and the Guidelines for Consultants Reporting on Contaminated Sites (OEH 2011) to assist in classifying waste in accordance with Figure 1. If further guidance is required, seek advice from the HSE, ER and/or refer directly to the Waste Classification Guidelines.

Note 1 VENM Classification

Virgin Excavated Natural Material (VENM) • That has been excavated or quarried from areas that are not contaminated with manufactured chemicals

or process residues, as a result of industrial, commercial, mining or agricultural activities, and • That does not contain any sulfidic ores or soils or any other waste VENM cannot be ‘made’ from processed soils. Excavated material that has been stored or processed in any way cannot be classified as VENM (e.g. previously excavated and stockpiles, left over material from earthworks activities etc.).

VENM will be encountered in areas that have not in any way been impacted by development or industry. During Project operations, VENM will be confirmed by the ESR as “clean” through representative sampling undertaken by a qualified consultant along with visual observation of landform and understanding of past land-uses.

Classification as VENM requires certainty that the material concerned is not contaminated. Any VENM which leaves site must be classified by a qualified consultant through previous representative sampling and confirmed on site by visual inspection.

Where it is uncertain whether an excavated material can be classified as VENM and/or does not meet the previous classification requirements, a specific chemical assessment is required to determine if the material is contaminated.

Excavated Natural Material (ENM) Exemption

Excavated Natural Material (ENM) defined by The Excavated Natural Material Exemption 2008 of the POEO (Waste) Regulation as:

Naturally occurring rock and soil (including but not limited to materials such as sandstone, shale, clay and soil) that has:

• Been excavated from the ground, and • Contains at least 98% (by weight) natural material, and • Does not meet the definition of VENM in the POEO Act (Definition provided above)

ENM does not include material that has been processed or contains acid sulphate soils (ASS) or potential acid sulphate soils (PASS).

This exemption details specific chemical analysis requirements to be undertaken in order for the material to be classified as ENM.

Note 2 Special Waste

‘Special Waste’ is a class of waste that has unique regulatory requirements. The potential environmental impacts of special waste need to be managed to minimise the risk of harm to the environment and human health. Special Waste is defined as:


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• Clinical and related waste • Asbestos waste • Waste Tyres

Note 3 Liquid Waste

Where liquid waste is mixed with hazardous or solid waste and retains the characteristics of liquid waste, the waste remains liquid waste. Liquid waste means any waste that:

• Waste which has an angle of repose of <5° above horizontal; or • Waste which becomes free-flowing at or below 60°C or when transported; or • Waste which is generally not capable of being picked up by a space or shovel

Note 4 Pre-Classified Waste

Some commonly generated wastes have been pre-classified as hazardous waste general solid waste (putrescible) or general solid waste (non-putrescible) including the following:

Hazardous Waste • Containers, having previously contained a substance of Class 1, 3, 4, 5 or 8 within the meaning of the

Transport of Dangerous Foods Code, or a substance to which Division 6.1 of the Transport of Dangerous Goods Code applies, from which residues have not been removed by washing or vacuuming;

• Coal tar or coal tar pitch waste (being the tarry residue from the heating, processing or burning of coal or coke) comprising of more than 1% (by weight) of coal tar or coal tar pitch waste;

• Lead-acid or nickel-cadmium batteries (being waste generated or separately collected by activities carried out for business, commercial or community services);

• Lead paint waste arising otherwise than from residential premises or educational or child care institutions • Any mixture of the wastes referred to above.

General Solid Waste (Putrescible) • Household waste that contains putrescible organics; • Waste from litter bins collected by or on behalf of local councils; • Manure and night soil; • Disposable nappies, incontinence pads or sanitary napkins; • Food waste; • Animal waste; • Grit or screenings from sewage treatment systems that have been dewatered so that the grit or screenings

do not contain free liquids; • Any mixture of the wastes referred to above.

General Solid Waste (Non-Putrescible) • Glass, plastic, rubber, plasterboard, ceramics, bricks, concrete or metal; • Paper or cardboard; • Household waste from municipal clean-up that does not contain food waste; • Waste collected by, or on behalf of, local councils from street sweepings; • Grit, sediment, litter and gross pollutants collected in, and removed from, stormwater treatment devices

and/or stormwater management systems that have been dewatered so that they do not contain free liquids;


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• Grit and screenings from potable water and water reticulation plants that have been dewatered so that they do not contain free liquids;

• Garden/wood waste; • Waste contaminated with lead (including lead paint waste); • Containers, previously containing dangerous goods, from which residues have been removed by washing

or vacuuming; • Drained oil filters (mechanically crushed), rags and oil-absorbent materials that only contain non-volatile

petroleum hydrocarbons and do not contain free liquids; • Drained motor oil containers that do not contain free liquids; • Non-putrescible vegetative waste from agriculture, silviculture or horticulture; • Building cavity dust waste removed from residential premises or educational or child care institutions,

being waste that is packaged securely to prevent dust emissions and direct contact; • Synthetic fibre waste (from materials such as fibreglass, polyesters and other plastics) being waste that is

packaged securely; • To prevent dust emissions, but excluding asbestos waste; • Virgin excavated natural material (See Note 1 above); • Building and demolition waste; • Asphalt waste (including asphalt resulting from road construction and waterproofing works); • Bio-solids categorised as unrestricted use, or restricted use 1, 2 or 3, in accordance with the criteria set out

in the Bio-Solids Guidelines (EPA 2000); • Cured concrete waste from a batch plant; • Fully cured and set thermosetting polymers and fibre-reinforcing resins; • Fully cured and dried residues of resins, glues, paints, coatings and inks; • Any mixture of the wastes referred to above.

Note 5 Hazardous Characteristics

Waste must be classified as ‘hazardous waste’ if it is a dangerous good under any of the following classes or divisions of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (National Transport Commission 2008):

• Class 1: Explosives • Class 2: Gases (compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure • Division 4.1: Flammable solids (excluding garden waste, natural organic fibrous material and wood

waste, and all physical forms of carbon such as activated and graphite • Division 4.2: Substances liable to spontaneous combustion (excluding garden waste, natural organic

fibrous material and wood waste, and all physical forms of carbon such as activated carbon and graphite

• Division 4.3: Substances which when in contact with water emit flammable gases • Class 5: Oxidising agents and organic peroxides • Division 6.1: Toxic substances • Class 8: Corrosive substances


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APPENDIX H EXAMPLE WASTE DISPOSAL AND TRACKING PROCEDURE

Purpose

This procedure details requirements for managing the movement of waste materials off site so as to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and EP conditions.

Scope

This procedure is applicable to all activities conducted by site personnel that have the potential to generate waste material to be sent off site.

Induction/Training

All CATCON personnel and subcontractors are to be inducted on the existence of this procedure during the project induction, and in more detail as required in site inductions and regular Toolbox Talks.

Procedure

See below.


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HSE to advise of approved offsite waste disposal method

Offsite disposal to a licensed facility Offsite disposal to private property/unlicensed premises

PE to arrange for a licensed facility to receive the waste. EPA license and information of recycling percentages

MUST BE obtained and entered into the Waste Register

SE/PE and S to communicate spoil removal to SF, ER and relevant site personnel

SF to communicate and manage waste pick-up on site and disposal off site

HSE to obtain s.143 approval from landholder and submit to ER for review/information

HSE to enter s.143 information and approved quantities in the Waste Register

HSE to complete Waste Disposal Docket and issue to SF/S

SF to issue Waste Disposal Docket to drivers, communicate and manage waste pickup and disposal

SF/SE to obtain dockets following delivery of waste and check against

Docket must contain: • Subcontract name and ABN • Waste permit/licence number • Total material quantity removed • Date and time removed • Location transported If any of the above details are missing OR a docket is not received, notify the S/SE on the same day

Drivers to fill in ALL details of the Waste Disposal Docket and tally all loafs at end of shift

SF to check load tally and certify the material has reached the authorised waste disposal destination prior to signing

haulage contractor dockets

SF to submit dockets to S at the end of each day. S to check dockets and submit to SE

SE to enter information into the Waste Register. Include details of waste recycling

SF to submit Waste Disposal Dockets to S at the end of each day. S to submit to SE

SF to submit Waste Disposal Dockets to S at the end of each day. S to submit to SE

HSE to ensure Waste Register is updated and undertake WRPP reporting

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Label of Loading Areas Note: Also refer to site map showing cut and fill labels. Each load location shall have a location ID as indicated in the table below

Area 1 Control Line Start CH End Ch






Waste Spoil Classifications General Waste (Recycled Waste) Excess and Unsuitable Soil

Classification Description Classification Description Rubbish Food waste/landfill from skip bin

VENM Virgin Excavated Natural Material (such as topsoil, excess spoil) classified by competent person as not contaminated Cardboard Recycled cardboards from skip bin

Rec Steel Skip bin/licensed scrap metal subcontractor ENM Excavated Natural Material (less than 0.5% timber, fabric etc.)

Rec Concrete Concrete pavement removal Landfill Does not meet VENM.ENM classification.

General solid waste for disposal at landfill only Sewerage Pump-out of toilets from sucker trucks

Completing & maintaining “Waste Management Register” Tab Tab Name Information Input/Maintained by Update Interval

1 Waste Register Summary of all waste removed from site and general waste input data 1 line = 1 day/waste entry

Input by Engineer/HSE Advisor (ordering waste disposal) Maintained by HSE Advisor

Each month

2 Waste Load sheet Register

Waste dispatch docket entry of offsite locations

Site Engineer responsible for area Daily

3 Approved S.143 Summary of waste disposal approvals Environmental Representative Each new approval


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Section A Approved Disposal Location This section to be completed by BWFPL Authorised Delegate (Project Engineer (PE)/Environmental Rep (ER))

Approved waste disposal property/address:

Approval documentation: S.143, HPs etc.

Waste has been classified/tested:

Yes No

VENM ENM Landfill

Waste Other Waste known as:

e.g. topsoil, clean fill, mulch

Confirmation property owner/manager willing to accept waste on disposal date: Yes No

Date:

Remaining approved disposal capacity: If applicable

Calculated loads (m³): Bogie = load no x 5.2 Truck & Dog = load no x 12.6

Waste Disposal Docket not to be used unless signed and authorised by BMD Authorised Delegate (PE/ESR)

Section B Waste Disposal Docket This section is to be completed by haulage contractor. Note: New waste docket for each new destination and material type.

Haulage contractor: Date: Haulage Dkt No:

Haulage plant: Body Truck 8 Wheeler Truck & Dog

Semi Skip Bin Truck Other...............................................

Nett Weight/ Capacity:

Plant Fleet/ Rego No: Breakdown Hours: Odometer Start: On site Odometer End:

On site

Shift start time: On site Shift end time:

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Hours Worked: Smoko/Lunch Hrs:

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Confirmation material arrived at authorised destination: Yes


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Authorised by: Signature: Date:

Confirmation may require spotting disposal location during haulage operation


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APPENDIX I WASTE MANAGEMENT REGISTER Date / Time Waste classification* Waste description (e.g.

concrete, steel, spoil) Amount Transporter Receiving

Facility Waste Use (recycled/stored/ treated/disposed)

Reference (Docket / Transport Certificate/Invoice)

* Waste Classifications:

1. Special waste (e.g. asbestos and tyres)

2. General solid waste (putrescible) (e.g. general litter and food waste)

3. General solid waste (non-putrescible) (e.g. glass, paper, building demolition waste, concrete)

4. Restricted solid waste

5. Liquid waste (e.g. oil, fuels, chemicals and pesticides)

6. Hazardous waste (e.g. lead-acid batteries and lead paint) 7. Spoil (clean fill) 8. Spoil VENM


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APPENDIX J DISPOSAL OF WASTE OIL PROCEDURE Environmental Regulations require that waste oil be disposed of in a licensed facility.

There are various companies that offer a disposal service. Local Councils, Rubbish Tips and Waste Transfer Stations are a good source of such details.

DISPOSAL OF WASTE OIL

An appropriate procedure for disposal of waste oil is as follows:

1. Supervisors arrange for waste oil to be brought from sites to Main Compound (use sealed containers)

2. At Main Compound, a 200 litre drum will be allocated to receive waste oil (this drum is kept in a bunded pallet, and under cover, if possible; keep the tap in the bund closed, unless draining the bund)

3. The waste oil is transferred to the drum, using the funnel provided

4. The lid is kept on the drum, except while transferring oil

5. NO WATER is to enter the drum

6. When the drum is full, the Plant Officer arranges for the contents to be picked up by a suitable company)

7. The pickup vehicle will suck the oil out of the drum; the drum and pallet may have to be moved out from the warehouse to allow access

Management of Oils (by Plant Officer and Site Supervisors)

Keep stocks of oils to a minimum.

Keep containers clean; ensure that they are labelled.

Have an Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on site for the oils that are on site.

Ensure that subcontractors and hired trucks/plant dispose of their own oil.

Clean up spills using the materials in your Spill Control Kit.

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APPENDIX K CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Project: Job Number:

Inspection Date: Inspection Time:

Attendees:

Previous Rainfall

ITEM Y / N / NA COMMENTS / ACTIONS BY WHO DUE DATE DATE DONE

EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL Are erosion and sediment controls in place as per ESCP / site specs?

Maintenance/extra controls required? Is there evidence of off-site sediment, scouring, erosion or pollution?

Are stockpiles protected and permanent areas / batters stabilised?

Do the ESCP’s need to be updated? Are all exit points stabilised and rumble pad / grid installed where required?

Do sediment basins require testing / dewatering?

Are public roads free from dirt / mud? WATER QUALITY

Water quality monitoring occurred? (Routine/rainfall/dewatering)

Concrete washout pits to be emptied?


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ITEM Y / N / NA COMMENTS / ACTIONS BY WHO DUE DATE DATE DONE Have any water quality incidents occurred?

AIR QUALITY Have dust complaints been received? Location?

Is dust monitoring being undertaken? Where? Exceedances?

Is dust control being undertaken? (e.g. water cart, street sweeper)

Are plant or equipment generating excessive dust or smoke?

Are loads uncovered and are trucks generating dust when leaving site?

NOISE & VIBRATION

Are plant or equipment generating excessive noise vibration?

Have any noise or vibration complaints been received? Where?

Has noise or vibration monitoring been undertaken? Where? Levels?

Has damage occurred as a result of vibration? Where? What?

WASTE MANAGEMENT Are site recycling bins being used (steel, timber, concrete, paper etc.)?

Is there litter around the site that needs to be cleaned up? Where?

Has any cross contamination of recycling bins occurred?

Do waste bins need to be emptied? Do waste bins need to be covered? Are further waste or recycling bins required?

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND SPILLS


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ITEM Y / N / NA COMMENTS / ACTIONS BY WHO DUE DATE DATE DONE Hazardous materials stored in bunded areas? Do bunds need to be emptied?

Are there MSDSs for all substances onsite?

Are all hazardous materials correctly labelled?

Are spill clean-up kits onsite and fully stocked?

Are further spill kits required? Have any spills occurred that were cleaned up?

Has any asbestos related material been found onsite?

CONTAMINATED LAND Has any unexpected contamination been found on site?

Has contaminated soil testing been undertaken?

Has any contaminated material been transported offsite?

ACID SULPHATE SOILS Have either Potential or Actual ASS been identified onsite?

Is ASS material being lime/-OH treated at required rate?

Has any acidic runoff occurred?

Has ASS related surface/ground water quality testing been undertaken?

BIODIVERSITY Are limits of disturbance / vegetation protection zones clearly marked?

Was any vegetation disturbed outside of the limits of work?


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ITEM Y / N / NA COMMENTS / ACTIONS BY WHO DUE DATE DATE DONE Are there any trees with materials stored around their base?

Was any tree clearing undertaken? Was a fauna manager present?

Was vegetation removed TS disturbed? What? Where?

Have any animals been relocated? Species found?

Have any injuries or deaths to animals occurred onsite? Location?

PESTS AND WEEDS Have earthmoving plant been inspected before entering site?

Have earthmoving plant been inspected prior to leaving site?

Are any pests or weeds present onsite that need to be controlled?

CULTURAL HERITAGE Were any aboriginal objects found?

Were any post European settlement artefacts found?

General Comments:

Checklist Completed by: Signature:


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APPENDIX L TURBINE MICRO SITING IMPACTS Micro-siting impacts on vegetation have been assessed based on impacts to native vegetation. In all cases turbines have been sited to lessen (positive) the effect on native vegetation from the turbine or associated access. Alternatively, turbine location previously and currently not impacting on native vegetation are neutral. Heritage items have not been impacted by the micro-siting of turbines and as such the impact is neutral. Where turbines have moved away from native vegetation the fire impacts are decreased (positive). Only five homes were assessed as impacted by shadow flicker in the EA. Where turbines have moved away from the closest dwelling this is seen as positive. The EA stated that ”the wind farm is not expected to present an obstacle to any unregistered aircraft landing strips or other aircraft operations in the locality”. Turbine micro-siting was assessed based on and significant movement of the western turbines toward Wellington Airport or otherwise. Landscape and visual impact assessment was based on the modification of the readily visible immediate area. Negative impacts include tree removal or moving the turbine closer to a dwelling. Negative noise impacts are based on moving the turbine closer to a dwelling (negative) or moving it further away (positive).

In most case the results of the micro-siting are neutral in terms of impact. Where the turbines have moved away from native vegetation the impacts are positive for vegetation, fire, landscape and visual impacts. Micro-sighting was not seen to have any real impact on aviation. Noise impacts from micro-sighting were largely neutral or positive with one potentially negative outcome.

Turbine Number East North Movement

and direction Vegetation

Impacts Heritage impacts

Fire impacts

Shadow flicker impact

Aviation impacts

Landscape or visual impacts

Noise

1 689446.909 6413632.613 73m to NE Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

2 689657.156 6412501.188 74m to S Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

3 689694.364 6412107.026 55m to NE Less impact Neutral Positive Neutral Neutral Positive Neutral

4 690832.184 6412931.963 97m to S Less impact Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

5 690487.05 6410329.241 41m to NE Less impact Neutral Neutral Positive Neutral Neutral Neutral

6 690972.982 6411531.915 38m to NW Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

7 693332.267 6411784.697 83m to S Less impact Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

8 693141.957 6411595.958 67m to NW Less impact Neutral Positive Neutral Neutral Negative Negative


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Fire impacts


Aviation impacts


Noise

9 692673.632 6411925.301 82 m to SE Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Positive

10 692584.811 6416749.259 17 m to W Less impact Neutral Positive Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

11 691755.391 6415943.744 95 m to NE Less impact Neutral Positive Neutral Neutral Negative Neutral

12 692003.116 6415129.159 98 m to N Less impact Neutral Positive Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

13 692897 6415033 99 m to NE Less impact Neutral Positive Neutral Neutral Neutral Positive

14 693406 6416271 100 m to SW Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Positive Positive

15 693522 6415310 100 m to E Less impact Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Positive Neutral

16 694006.39 6414412.528 67 m to S Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

17 694299.643 6414216.845 77 m to N Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Positive

18 693797 6412028 97 m to E Less impact Neutral Neutral Positive Neutral Positive Positive

19 695068.045 6412398.805 23 m to W Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

20 696146.843 6411764.549 92 m to SE Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

21 696199 6412517 62 m to W Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

22 699648.649 6412502.928 89 m to SW Less impact Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

23 699530.761 6412155.293 15 m to E Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

24 699511.363 6411854.583 83 m to N Neutral Neutral Neutral Positive Neutral Positive Positive


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Fire impacts


Aviation impacts


Noise

25 698888 6413196 99 m to NE Neutral Neutral Neutral Positive Neutral Neutral Neutral

26 698210.356 6412678.599 1 m to N Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

27 697305 6411804 50 m to E Less impact Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Positive Neutral

28 694894 6415404 260 m to S The relocation of this turbine is subject to a modification submitted to NSW Planning and environment

29 694911.59 6415152.995 24 m to W Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

30 694906.728 6414886.23 60 m to NW Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

31 695125 6414088 172 m to W The relocation of this turbine is subject to a modification submitted to NSW Planning and environment

32 696303 6413120 93 m to SE Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Positive Positive

33 696639.301 6412681.789 92 m to S Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Positive Positive


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APPENDIX M CEMP CONSULTATION SUMMARY

Draft plan sent to the Central West office of the NSW EPA XX 2017.

A response was received from the EPA on the

Issue EPA Comment/Issue Response

1

The proponent must ensure all activities at the premises are carried out in a manner that ensures compliance with the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO) and its associated regulations.

Noted.

2 The premise will be regulated by an Environmental Protection Licence (EPL) and a draft was sent to the proponent for comment on 3 May 2017.

Noted.

3

Please note that no scheduled development works can be started until the EPL is issued by the EPA and requirements of the EPL must be complied with at all times.

Noted.

Draft plan sent to the Dubbo Regional Council 11 April 2017.

A response was received from the Dubbo Regional Council 1 June 2017

Issue Council Comment/Issue Response

1

Given the date of the Plans and our subsequent discussions, I would suggest that, in general, all three Plans would not address any subsequent matters such as the site facilities and any proposal for an onsite concrete batching plant and thus they would not consider the impact of these changes/additions.

The CEMP has been updated to include references to the Batch Plant sect. 2.3, 3.9.2, and page 114. The CCAMP deals more fully with the batch plant.

2

Appendix G: any industrial wastes generated from the site are to be disposed of at a licenced facility in the Dubbo Regional Council area and Council’s nominated facility for waste in this category is the Whylandra Waste and Recycling Centre in Cooba Road, 15 km west of Dubbo. Oil waste (Appendix J) should be stored onsite and the storage facility be directly serviced by an oil recycling provider. Council utilises the services of Transpacific for oil recycling. Domestic type wastes generated from mess halls and amenities

All waste will be removed from site by a contracted licensed waste contractor. Waste will be managed in accordance with appendices H, I, J and K of this CEMP


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may be disposed of at the Wellington Resource Recovery Transfer Station.

3

Gravel and aggregate stockpiles must be created on previously cleared areas. No New stockpile sites should be created in the Gillinghall Road reserve.

All gravel and aggregate stockpiles are dealt with in the CCAMP. Road building materials for local road upgrades will be delivered an placed on the road under repair. No stockpiling will occur in the road reserve.

4

Under Appendix A, legislation relating to Approvals and Permits comes under the Rural Fires Act. A permit is required to undertake any hazard reduction burning within the proclaimed Fire Danger Period as defined for the prescribed fire district.

The project has no plans at this stage to undertake any hazard reduction burning during the project.

Draft plan sent to the Office of Environment and Heritage 10 April 2017.

A response was received from the Office of Environment and Heritage on the30 May 2017

Issue Council Comment/Issue Response

4 To satisfy condition C4 and condition E21(f)(ii), the final CEMP must clearly identify the areas to be disturbed (and the final turbine locations specifically) and demonstrate how the final turbine locations will not give rise to increased vegetation impacts. This could be achieved by

Areas disturbed by the project are shown in the constraints mapping in Appendix C. High resolution plans of A1 format are available electronically and will be held on site and with project design staff. Vegetation impact areas and boundaries will be illustrated on detailed design plans progressively

a Utilising the vegetation data gathered by the proponent to:

i Demonstrate that the project will clear no more than 1.32 hectares of native vegetation (as required by Condition C1)

Vegetation data collected by the proponent has been used to verify the clearing impact is less than 1.32 ha. This will be reported in a separate report.

ii Summarise the area of each PCT (with corresponding condition state) that will be impacted.

This will be reported in a separate report.

b Supply of a list of infrastructure identifying which items have been moved and whether this represents an increase or decrease in native vegetation or other habitat impacts. This should be supported by fine scale maps depicting the location changes.

Micro-siting is assessed in Appendix L. Micro-siting aimed to reduce the impact on native vegetation can also be observed in the constraints mapping in Appendix C.

c Including larger scale maps where proposed infrastructure will impact on native vegetation, such that the relationship between the disturbance area and the native vegetation can be understood.

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d Specifying the maximum clearing distances applied for various infrastructure. It should also be clear whether any asset protection zones related to bushfire management have been included in micro-siting considerations and clearing calculations.

Clearing distances applied for infrastructure are discussed in the CBMP. As a summary: Turbines 900m2, Crane hardstand 1500m2, Blade Storage 1000m2, access tracks up to 15m. These areas may overlap and will be located in disturbed areas where possible.

5 All Environmental Work Method Statements (EWMS) documents should be thoroughly checked for inconsistencies and procedural gaps.

Noted

Draft plan sent to the NSW DPI Water 7 April 2017.

A response was received from the NSW DPI Water on the 10 May 2017

Issue DPI Comment/Issue Response

1

• CEMP Flood ways/watercourse crossings.

As background, the Assessment Report for Bodangora Wind Farm - Modification 2 (MP10-0157 MOD 2) indicated that due to the increased blade lengths, some modifications would be required to roads along the proposed transport route. These roads include some floodways however the report advised that no works would be required at the actual crossing sites.

Detailed design of access roads may require limited works to existing waterways. This would be restricted to replacing or widening existing culverts or causeways. Any waterways crossings would be upgraded in accordance with relevant guidelines. This is addressed in the CEMP Sect 2.2, 4.1.5 & App A. The various subplans also address the need to comply with relevant guidelines water way crossings.

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The CEMP (Table 2.1) however indicates that where required, existing culverts/fords may require extending/upgrading. If so, culvert extensions will match the existing culverts/crossing and scour protection will be provided. More site specific details are not provided at this stage.

Detailed design of water way upgrades is still in progress. Culverts and fords will match the existing or be of a larger diameter to facilitate fish passage. More information is supplied in the CBMP.

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Whichever is the case, the plan refers to giving due consideration to relevant DPI Water guidelines and ongoing consultation with DPI Water for works in all watercourses which is appropriate. Whilst consultation with DPI Water where required is noted, the CEMP also notes that formal approvals under the Water Management Act are not required due to exemptions for State Significant Developments which is correct.

Noted


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APPENDIX N CONSULTATION RESPONSES DPI Response


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Department of Planning and Environment Review 14 June 2017 Response to recommended action recorded in Green

Construction Environmental Management Plan

Condition E20, Schedule E Satisfact

ory (Yes/No)

Comment

Recommended Action

E20. Prior to the commencement of construction, or as otherwise agreed by the Secretary, the Proponent shall prepare and implement (following approval) a Construction Environmental Management Plan for the Project. The Plan shall outline the environmental management practices and procedures that are to be followed during construction, and shall be prepared in consultation with the relevant government agencies (including Council), and in accordance with the Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources, 2004). The Plan shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:

Yes Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) (Draft Version 1.3) submitted on 6 June 2017. Evidence of consultation with Dubbo Regional Council, OEH, EPA and DPI-Water provided in Appendix N-O (including table which discussed how the matters raised by the agencies have been addressed in respective plans). Matters raised by agencies appear to have been addressed in the updated CEMP.

Nil

(a) a description of activities to be undertaken during construction of the Project (including staging and scheduling);

Yes Project Description provided in Section 2 of the CEMP. Construction start date in Section 2.1 is incorrect and should be updated. Section 2.2 makes reference to a Gantt chart in Appendix M of the CEMP, however this is included in Folder 1 sub-section 1. Figure 2-2 indicates the original approved and proposed micro-sited locations of project infrastructure. A series of larger scale sensitive area and constraints maps are provided in Appendix C.

Section 2.1 - update the construction start date. Start Date updated to July 2017

Section 2.2 – update the reference location for the construction sequence Gantt chart. Appendix M removed. Due to the scale of the Gantt chart it is included as an attachment.

(b) statutory and other obligations that the Proponent is required to fulfil during construction, including approvals / consents, consultations and agreements required from authorities and other stakeholders under key legislation and policies;

Yes Reference to legal and other requirements is provided in Section 3. A list of statutory obligations for the Project is provided in Appendix A. A copy of condition E20, and reference where each requirement is provided, is included in Section 3.4. Section 3.4 also includes a copy of condition C4, which is in relation to micro-siting. Appendix L provides an assessment of the potential impact of micro-sited turbine locations compared to the original approved locations. All

Remove reference to Section 7 of the SWMP in Section 3.9.3 and include stockpile areas in the criteria listed under Section 3.9.2. Reference to Section 7 of the CSWMP in Section 3.9.3 has been removed and replaced with reference to CoA E17. A further refence to stockpiles in Section


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Condition E20, Schedule E Satisfactory

(Yes/No)

Comment

Recommended Action

impacts in relation to vegetation clearing, heritage, shadow flicker, fire, aviation, noise, landscape and noise are considered to be either neutral or less than originally approved. All micro-sited turbine locations are within the required 100m with the exception of Turbines #28 and #31, which are subject to an existing modification. Section 3.9.3 indicates that stockpiles will be located in accordance with “the requirements of Section 7 of the Soil and Water Management Plan”. However, the stockpile locality assessment should be consistent with condition E17 of the Project Approval (and Section 3.9.2 of the CEMP).

3.9.2 has been included.

(c) a description of the roles and responsibilities for relevant employees involved in the construction of the Project, including relevant training and induction provisions for ensuring that employees, including contractors and sub-contractors are aware of their environmental and compliance obligations under these Conditions of Approval;

Yes Resources, roles, responsibilities and authority provided in Section 4.2 of the CEMP.

Nil

(d) an environmental risk analysis to identify the key environmental performance issues associated with the construction phase; and

Yes Risk identification and assessment provided in Section 3.6 of the CEMP.

Nil

(e) details of how environmental performance would be managed and monitored to meet acceptable outcomes, including what actions will be taken to address identified potential adverse environmental impacts (including any impacts arising from the staging of the construction of the Project). In particular, the following environmental performance issues shall be addressed in the Plan: i. compounds and ancillary

facilities management; ii. noise and vibration; iii. traffic and access; iv. soil and water quality and

spoil management; v. air quality and dust

management; vi. management of

Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritage;

Yes Inspections, monitoring and auditing requirements are included in Section 8 of the CEMP. Section 8.2 indicates that environmental monitoring for specific aspects will be included in the relevant Environmental Management Sub-Plans.

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Condition E20, Schedule E Satisfactory

(Yes/No)

Comment

Recommended Action

vii. soil contamination, hazardous material and waste management;

viii. management of ecological impacts; and

ix. hazard and risk management.

The Plan shall be submitted for the approval of the Secretary no later than one month prior to the commencement of construction, or as otherwise agreed by the Secretary. The Plan may be prepared in stages, however, construction works for each stage shall not commence until written approval has been received from the Secretary.

- CEMP and sub-plans submitted to the Department on 6 June 2017.

Nil

The approval of a Construction Environmental Management Plan does not relieve the Proponent of any requirement associated with this Approval. If there is an inconsistency with an approved Construction Environmental Management Plan and the conditions of this Approval, the requirements of this Approval prevail.

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