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Submissions Report

Buronga Radio Repeater Site

October 2017

2 / Submissions Report – Buronga Radio Repeater Site

Executive Summary

TransGrid is proposing to install a radio repeater site (RRS) at the existing Buronga substation located along

Arumpo Road, Buronga, New South Wales (NSW) (the proposed activity). TransGrid is the proponent and

determining authority for the proposed activity.

The RRS includes:

Installation of a 45 metre high steel or concrete communications radio repeater pole.

Two dishes up to 1.8 metres in diameter and one yagi antenna around two metres in length with lightning

rod installed on the radio repeater pole.

Associated works including cable ladder, cable tray and cabling.

Temporary construction material lay-down area.

The environmental assessment of the proposed activity is documented in the Buronga Radio Repeater Site

Review of Environmental Factors prepared by NGH Environmental (August 2017). The REF was placed on

exhibition for a period of 20 business days to seek feedback on the proposed activity from the public and

stakeholders. The REF was placed on TransGrid’s website from 18 August to 18 September 2017. All

stakeholders previously consulted as part of the preparation of the REF were notified in writing prior to the

REF being placed on the website to inform them of the exhibition timeframe.

A total of six submissions from government agencies were received, with no submissions received from the

public. This report provides a summary of the issues raised in the submissions received and provides a

response for each issue.

Issues Raised by Government Stakeholders

Submissions received in response to the proposed activity. The issues raised by government agencies in their

submissions were associated with:

Legislative requirements.

Environmental, social or economic impact of the proposed activity.

More specifically, the issues raised related to site rehabilitation, Aboriginal heritage, cranes affecting the

operation of the Mildura aerodrome and site access during construction.

The Proposed Activity

Following the exhibition of the REF and consideration of the submissions received, there have been no

changes made to the proposed activity. As such, the proposed activity description in the REF has been

reproduced in Section 1.1 of this Submissions Report. Notwithstanding this, the mitigation measures as

described in the REF have been amended in response to the submissions received. An updated summary of

mitigation measures is provided in Appendix A of this Submissions Report.

Conclusion

Considering the information in the REF and this Submissions Report, it is concluded:

The proposed activity is not likely to significantly impact the environment, therefore an Environmental

Impact Statement under s. 112 (1) of the EP&A Act is not required, and as Part 5.1 of the Act is not

triggered

The proposed activity is not likely to significantly affect threatened species, populations, ecological

communities or their habitats and therefore a Species Impact Statement is not required


Contents

Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................................... 2

1. Introduction and Background ................................................................................................................. 5

1.1 Proposed Activity .............................................................................................................................. 5

1.2 REF display ...................................................................................................................................... 8

1.3 Purpose of this report ....................................................................................................................... 8

2. Response to Issues .................................................................................................................................. 9

2.1 Overview of Responses .................................................................................................................... 9

2.2 Overview of Issues Raised ............................................................................................................... 9

2.3 Response to Issues .......................................................................................................................... 9

3. Updated Project Description and Environmental Management ........................................................ 14

3.1 Project Description ......................................................................................................................... 14

3.2 Environmental Management .......................................................................................................... 14

4. Conclusion and Next Steps ................................................................................................................... 14

Appendix A Updated Summary of Mitigation Measures .................................................................................... 15

Appendix B Submissions Received ................................................................................................................... 20


Document History

Revision No. and Date Prepared By Reviewed By

Draft V1 4/10/2017 Gemma Barber Erwin Budde

Draft V2 27/10/2017 Gemma Barber Erwin Budde

Final 31/10/2017 Gemma Barber Erwin Budde


1. Introduction and Background

1.1 Proposed Activity

TransGrid is proposing to install a radio repeater site (RRS) at the existing Buronga substation located along

Arumpo Road, Buronga (the proposed activity), as shown in Figure 1-1. TransGrid is the proponent and

determining authority for the proposed activity.

The environmental impact assessment of the proposed activity is documented in the Buronga Radio Repeater

Site - Review of Environmental Factors (REF) prepared by NGH Environmental on behalf of TransGrid

(August 2017).

The proposed activity as outlined in the REF includes:

Establishment of an ancillary stockpile and compound site, approximately 25 metres by 25 metres, as

shown in Figure 1-2. This area would be fenced and would be used to stockpile excavated material,

construction materials, radio repeater pole segments and be used for parking and storage of vehicles,

machinery and equipment. Additionally, a transportable site office and portable amenities would be

located within the compound. No tree removal would be required to establish the compound site. At the

completion of construction, the compound would be decommissioned and the site rehabilitated.

Installation and operation of a 45 metre high concrete or steel radio repeater pole (an example is shown

in Figure 1-3). To support the pole, a footing would be established, which would either comprise a:

Mass steel reinforced slab approximately five metres wide, five metres long and one metre deep; or

Cylindrical footing with steel cage and concrete to a depth of between four and eight metres.

To facilitate the placement of the pole onto the footing, a portion of the existing palisade fence may

require removal. Temporary security fencing would be installed to prevent unlawful access to the

proposed activity site prior to the reinstatement of the palisade fence.

Installation and operation of the following infrastructure on the radio repeater pole:

One microwave antenna 1.8 metres in diameter at a height of 30-45 metres from ground level.

One microwave antenna 1.2 metres in diameter at a height of 30-45 metres from ground level.

One VHF antenna at a height of 30-45 metres from ground level.

A 450 millimetre wide vertical cable ladder and cable.

A five metre long horizontal cable tray (approximately three metres above ground level) would be

installed between the radio repeater pole and the existing substation control room building. The cable

tray would have supports approximately two metres apart. Footings for these supports would be

approximately 0.5 metres wide, 0.5 metres long and 0.5 metres deep.

Installation of cabling to connect the microwave equipment on the radio repeater pole to the control room

building. Cables would be placed in the new cable ladders on the side of the pole or threaded through the

middle of the pole and via the new above ground cable tray to the control room building.

A new cable entry gland would be placed on the wall of the existing control room building with break out

bricks. A new feeder earthing bar would also be installed on the wall of the building to connect to the

existing earthing system.

New earthing copper would be installed around the radio repeater pole and connected to the existing

earthing system within the switchyard to protect the system from lightning strikes.

Following the completion of construction, the RRS would be tested before being placed into service.


Figure 1-1 Locality Map


Figure 1-2 Site Layout


Figure 1-3 Example of a Radio Repeater Pole

1.2 REF display

The REF was publicly displayed for 20 business days between 18 August to 18 September 2017 on

TransGrid’s website, in accordance with TransGrid’s Consultation Protocol.

All stakeholders previously consulted as part of the preparation of the REF (one adjoining landholder and six

relevant government agencies) were provided notification by letter prior to the REF being placed on the

website. The notification included the website address, timeframes and details on how to make a submission.

A phone number and email address was provided in the letter and on the website to enable all stakeholders

to contact TransGrid to find out more information.

1.3 Purpose of this report

This Submissions Report should be read in conjunction with the REF prepared for the proposed activity. The

REF was placed on public display and submissions relating to the proposed activity and the REF were

received by TransGrid.

This report summarises the issues raised in the submissions and provides a response for each agency

submission.

No changes to the proposed activity have been made in response to the submissions received, however

revisions have been made to the mitigation measures described in Section 5 and summarised in Appendix A

of the REF. Appendix A of this Submissions Report provides an updated summary of mitigation measures.

This report also fulfils the requirements of the NSW Code of Practice for Authorised Network Operators (the

Code) through the documentation and the consideration of the submissions received.


2. Response to Issues

2.1 Overview of Responses

TransGrid received submissions from six respondents, accepted up until 18 September 2017. All six

submissions were from government agencies and are provided in Appendix B. No late submissions have

been received.

No submissions opposed the proposed activity. Two submissions provided advice relating to legislative

requirements of the proposed activity.

2.2 Overview of Issues Raised

The main issues raised in submissions relate to:

Legislative requirements.

Environmental, social or economic impact of the proposed activity.

Each submission has been examined individually to understand the issues being raised and responses to

issues raised have been provided. The main issues raised related to site rehabilitation, Aboriginal heritage,

cranes affecting the operation of the Mildura aerodrome and site access during construction.

2.3 Response to Issues

Table 2-1 allocates a submitter number for each individual respondent in order of receipt, and provides the

section of this report that addresses the issue/s from each respondent.

Table 2-1: Respondents

Respondent Section where issue/s addressed

NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) Section 2.3.1

Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Section 2.3.2

Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Section 2.3.3

NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Section 2.3.4

Department of Primary Industries - Water (DPI – Water) Section 2.3.5

Department of Primary Industries – Agriculture (DPI – Agriculture) Section 2.3.6

2.3.1 Office of Environment and Heritage

Comments made in a submission received from OEH and responses to each comment are provided in Table 2-2.

Table 2-2: OEH submission and responses

Category Issues Raised Response

Biodiversity OEH is satisfied that the proposed activity

would not have a significant impact on

threatened species habitat.

Noted.

Site rehabilitation

OEH assumes the construction materials

laydown area would not be required for

operation and would be stabilised and

Mitigation measure EC2 (refer to Appendix

A) requires disturbed sites to be stabilised

and areas not required for the operation of



returned as close to its original condition as

possible, as stated in the REF.

the RRS to be returned to as close to their

original condition as soon as possible.

Section 3 of the REF states the

establishment and use of a stockpile and

compound site including laydown area

would be temporary. However, to ensure

that it is clear the ancillary stockpile and

compound area is to be rehabilitated and

not used during operation, mitigation

measure EC2 has been amended to read:

’Disturbed sites shall be stabilised, and

areas not required for operation, including

the temporary stockpile, compound and

laydown areas, shall be returned to as

close to their original condition as soon as

possible.’

Aboriginal heritage – proposed activity site

OEH recommends that all activity must be

confined to areas assessed. Should

modification (change or increase) to the

area of impact be required then additional

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage (ACH)

assessment will need to be undertaken for

any area not subject to prior ACH

consideration.

Noted – this not only applies to ACH, but

also all other aspects of environment.

Section 8 of the Conclusion in the REF

states that:

“This Review of Environmental Factors is

limited to the assessment of the activity

described in Section 3.

Supplementary assessment and

determination in accordance with the

Environmental Planning and Assessment

Act 1979 would be required for:

(b) works outside of the scope of work

assessed in this environmental impact

assessment, for which the environmental

impact has not been considered; or

(c) modifications to the activity scope,

methodology or recommended mitigation

measures, that alter the environmental

impact assessed in this environmental

impact assessment.”

Aboriginal heritage – Due Diligence

OEH notes that a Due Diligence process

has been followed in accordance with the

Due Diligence Code of Practice for the

Protection of Aboriginal Objects in NSW.

OEH will not approve or certify compliance

with due diligence requirements carried out

under this or any other code. This is the

responsibility of the company or individual

doing the activity.

Noted – TransGrid recognises that

compliance with the due diligence

requirements is the responsibility of

TransGrid.

Aboriginal heritage -

OEH notes that while the proposed activity

site has experienced prior disturbance, it is

Mitigation measure HE1 has been amended



Unexpected finds protocol

located in a landscape with potential to

contain Aboriginal cultural heritage. The

Unexpected Finds Protocol detailed in REF

Section 5.6.3 (Mitigation Measures) requires

updating with the following words to ensure

compliance with legislation in place to

protect ACH in NSW and to ensure no

additional harm occurs to Aboriginal sites

and objects should they be encountered

while undertaking proposed works:

‘If any Aboriginal object is discovered and/or

harmed in, or under the land, while

undertaking the proposed development

activities, the proponent must:

Not further harm the object;

Immediately cease all work at the

particular location;

Secure the area so as to avoid further

harm to the Aboriginal object;

Notify OEH as soon as practical on

131555, providing any details of the

Aboriginal object and its location; and

Not recommence any work at the

particular location unless authorised in

writing by OEH.

In the event that skeletal remains are

unexpectedly encountered during the

activity, work must stop immediately, the

area secured to prevent unauthorised

access and NSW Police and OEH

contacted.’

in accordance with OEH’s recommendation.

2.3.2 Roads and Maritime Services

Comments made in a submission received from RMS and responses to each comment are provided in Table 2-3.

Table 2-3: RMS submission and responses


Traffic generation

during

construction

In previous correspondence, RMS acknowledged that limited traffic was generated for the operation of such a facility, however required that the traffic generated during the construction period needed to be addressed. RMS noted that a Construction Environmental Management Plan, to address construction activity, is to be prepared prior to construction of the tower.

Noted.



Access construction

In previous correspondence, RMS

recommended that the existing driveway be

constructed to a rural property access standard

and be sealed as its intersection with Arumpo

Road is located within a high speed

environment. As a minimum, Safe Intersection

Sight Distance (SISD) for a 100 kilometre per

hour speed limit shall be provided and

maintained for the driveway and the standard

of the driveway constructed to accommodate

the design vehicle swept paths to the

development site without impacting on the road

formation, including shoulders, or any drainage

structures.

Given the volume of traffic post construction,

the requirement for sealing of the driveway

may be removed as a Construction

Environmental Management Plan is proposed

to be prepared.

Noted – requirement for sealing of

driveway is no longer required.

2.3.3 Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Comments made in a submission received from CASA and responses to each comment are provided in Table 2-4.

Table 2-4: CASA submission and responses

Category Issue Response

Instrument flight

procedures

The proposed development is unlikely to

impact the instrument flight procedures at

Mildura aerodrome. However, the use of

cranes in the construction of the proposed

structure may, subject to their height, impact

the instrument flight procedures and should

be referred to the procedure design

organisation/s responsible for the

maintenance of instrument flight procedures

at Mildura aerodrome.

To ensure advice is sought from the

Mildura aerodrome regarding the height

of cranes used during construction and

the possibility of affecting instrument

flight procedures, this request has been

included as a mitigation measure (LU1).

Mitigation measure LU1 reads:

‘Details, including the height, of the

crane(s) to be used during construction

shall be referred to the procedure design

organisation(s) responsible for the

maintenance of instrument flight

procedures at Mildura aerodrome. A

response must be received prior to

commencement of construction.’

Tall obstacle database

Details of the radio repeater pole, once

installed, are recommended to be reported to

the Tall Obstacle Database in accordance

with Advisory Circular (AC) 139-08(0)

Reporting of tail structures.

To ensure the details of the pole are provided to the Tall Obstacle Database, this request has been included as a mitigation measure (LU2). Mitigation measure LU2 reads:



‘Details of the pole, once installed, shall

be reported to the Tall Obstacle

Database in accordance with Advisory

Circular (AC) 139-08(0) Reporting of tall

structures using the contact email

address [email protected].

A copy of the AC is available on the

CASA website at

https://www.casa.qov.au/files/139c08pdf.’

Other recommendations

The proponent should also consider the

recommendations regarding departure and

approach procedures, compliance with

standards and aerodrome operations. These

should be carefully considered as part of any

planning and development.

No additional issues applicable to the

proposed activity were identified in a

review of CASA’s recommendations.

2.3.4 Environment Protection Authority

Comments in a submission received from the EPA are provided in Table 2-5. The EPA advised the REF

adequately addressed the potential environmental impacts of the proposed activity and raised no objection.

Table 2-5: EPA submission and responses


Legislative

requirements

The proposed activity is not a scheduled activity under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and does not require an Environment Protection Licence.

Noted.

Legislative

requirements

The EPA is the Appropriate Regulatory

Authority for activities carried out by the State

or a public authority under the Protection of

the Environment Operations Act 1997.

Noted.

Environmental

assessment

The potential environmental impacts appear to

have been adequately addressed and the

EPA has no objection to the proposal.

Noted.

2.3.5 Department of Primary Industries – Water

Comments made in a submission received from DPI Water and responses to each comment are provided in

Table 2-6.

Table 2-6: DPI Water submission and responses


Legislative

requirements

A controlled activity approval is not required under the Water Management Act 2000 and no further assessment is required.

Noted

mailto:[email protected]

https://www.casa.qov.au/files/139c08pdf



2.3.6 Department of Primary Industries – Agriculture

DPI Agriculture advised the REF adequately addressed matters raised by DPI Agriculture in earlier

consultation. No further issues were raised.

3. Updated Project Description and Environmental Management

3.1 Project Description

Following the display of the REF and consideration of submissions received, there have been no changes

made to the proposed activity. For reference, the proposed activity description is reproduced in Section 1.1 of

this Submissions Report.

3.2 Environmental Management

The REF identified mitigation measures for implementation. The issues raised in the submissions have been

considered in relation to the mitigation measures. Additional mitigation measures for land use (LU1 and LU2)

have been included and mitigation measures for ecology (EC2) and heritage (HE1) have been amended. An

updated summary of mitigation measures is provided in Appendix A of this Submissions Report.

4. Conclusion and Next Steps

The conclusion as described in Section 8 of the REF has not changed. Considering the information in the

REF and this Submissions Report, it is concluded:

That the activity is not likely to significantly impact on the environment, therefore an Environmental

Impact Statement under s. 112 (1) of the EP&A Act is not required, and Part 5.1 of the Act is not

triggered.

That the activity is not likely to significantly affect threatened species, populations, ecological

communities or their habitats and therefore a Species Impact Statement is not required.

TransGrid is therefore able to make a determination of the activity’s impacts based on the information in the

REF and this Submissions Report. The REF and Submissions Report provide a true and fair review of the

activity in relation to its potential effects on the environment. They address, to the fullest extent possible, all

matters affecting or likely to affect the environment as a result of the activity.

Once TransGrid has completed its assessment of the REF and this Submissions Report, a decision statement

will be prepared which may include recommended conditions of approval. A copy of the decision statement,

Submissions Report and the REF will be published on TransGrid’s website following a determination.


Appendix A Updated Summary of Mitigation Measures

Mitigation Measures

Environmental Management

EM1 A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) shall be prepared, and

submitted to TransGrid for review and endorsement prior to the commencement of works,

including site establishment. The CEMP shall be prepared in accordance with TransGrid’s

procedure Preparation of a Construction Environmental Management Plan. The CEMP

shall be updated in line with changes to work plans and all workers shall be advised of

changes.

EM2 All workers shall be inducted onto the CEMP, site environmental conditions and

sensitivities identified in this environmental impact assessment and receive training as

appropriate. Records shall be kept of this induction and training.

EM3 All environmental incidents and near misses shall be reported to TransGrid. All pollution

incidents that threatens or harms the environment shall be reported immediately to

relevant authorities, and TransGrid, in accordance with the Protection of the Environment

Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act).

EM4 A Post Construction Compliance Report shall be prepared at the conclusion of

construction of the proposed activity to document how and whether the conditions and

measures were observed, and the nature of and reasons for any non-compliance.

Visual Amenity

VA1 The materials and colour of onsite infrastructure shall, where practical, be non-reflective

and in keeping with the materials and colouring of existing infrastructure or of a colour that

will blend with the landscape.

VA2 All construction plant, equipment, waste and excess materials shall be contained within

the designated boundaries of the work site and shall be removed from the site following

the completion of construction.

Land Use

LU1 Details, including the height, of the crane(s) to be used during construction shall be

referred to the procedure design organisation(s) responsible for the maintenance of

instrument flight procedures at Mildura aerodrome. A response must be received

prior to commencement of construction.

LU2 Details of the pole, once installed, shall be reported to the Tall Obstacle Database in

accordance with Advisory Circular (AC) 139-08(0) Reporting of tall structures using

the contact email address [email protected]. A copy of the AC is

available on the CASA website at https://www.casa.qov.au/files/139c08pdf.

Geology and Soils

mailto:[email protected]

https://www.casa.qov.au/files/139c08pdf


GS1 An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) shall be prepared as part of the

Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).

All erosion and sediment control measures shall be designed, implemented and

maintained in accordance with relevant sections of “Managing Urban Stormwater: Soil and

Construction Volume 1” (Landcom, 2004) (‘the Blue Book) (particularly Section 2.2) and

“Managing Urban Stormwater: Soil and Construction Volume 2A – Installation of Services”

(DECC, 2008)”. The ESCP shall include stockpiles, stormwater run-off, trees, site

boundaries, site access and storage areas. Exposed surfaces shall be kept to a minimum

to limit the potential for erosion.

GS2 Construction plant and vehicles shall be cleaned of any mud or soils prior to access onto

public roads. Vehicles and equipment shall remain on existing roads and defined site

access tracks.

GS3 Any imported fill shall be certified at source location (e.g. Quarrymaster or property owner)

as pathogen and weed free Excavated Natural Material (ENM) or Virgin Excavated

Natural Material (VENM) in accordance with the Protection of the Environment Operations

Act 1997 (POEO Act) and the Protection of the Environment (Waste) Regulation 2014

(POEO Waste Regulation).

GS4 Any material or soil suspected of showing evidence of contamination shall be sampled

and analysed by a NATA Registered laboratory and managed in accordance with the

Waste Classification Guidelines (EPA, 2014), the Guidelines on the Duty to Report

Contamination (EPA, 2015) and the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997.

GS5 Environmental spill kits containing spill response materials suitable for the works being

undertaken shall be kept on site at all times and be used in the event of a spill.

GS6 All chemicals or other hazardous substances shall be stored in bunded and weatherproof

facilities away from drainage lines. The capacity of the bunded area shall be at least 130%

of the largest chemical volume contained within the bunded area. The location of the

bunded enclosure/s shall be shown on the Site Plans.

GS7 Any suspected Asbestos Containing Material that would be disturbed during the proposed

works shall be removed by a suitably qualified and licenced asbestos removal contractor

in accordance with relevant legislation and codes of practice.

Hydrology and Water Quality

HW1 Spoil shall be stockpiled in a manner to avoid the possibility of sediments migrating off-

site.

HW2 Any bulk fuel/herbicide or hazardous material transport vehicles shall be parked on level

ground a minimum of 40m away from waterways (including drainage and irrigation

channels). No refuelling or bulk herbicide preparation shall occur within 40 metres of a

waterway or open site drains.

HW3 Any spills of oil, fuel and other liquids shall be contained, cleaned up promptly and

immediately reported to the TransGrid site representative.


Ecology

EC1 The ancillary stockpile and compound site would be confined to the area of low condition

Chenopod Sandplain Mallee Woodland shown in Figure 5.8 of the REF, and not within the

drip-zone of the trees in moderate-good condition Chenopod Sandplain Mallee Woodland.

EC2 Disturbed sites shall be stabilised, and areas not required for operation, including the

temporary stockpile, compound and laydown areas, shall be returned to as close to

their original condition as soon as possible.

EC3 Weed control mitigation and management strategies shall be documented and

implemented in accordance with the CEMP. Weed control strategies shall include:

Vehicle check procedures, including wash/brush down if required, to reduce the

spread of weeds via vehicles and machinery.

Cleaning of vehicle tyres, undersides and radiator grills before leaving a property (as

appropriate), cleaning of footwear and minimising soil movement between locations.

Mitigation of noxious and problematic weeds should they be found at the activity site.

All herbicide use shall be in accordance with TransGrid requirements, and only

TransGrid approved herbicides shall be used.

EC4 All hot works shall be undertaken in accordance with TransGrid’s Hot Work Procedure.

EC5 No fires or burning of materials shall occur on site.

Heritage

HE1 If any Aboriginal object is discovered and/or harmed in, or under the land, while

undertaking the proposed development activities, the proponent must:


Immediately cease all work at the particular location;

Secure the area so as to avoid further harm to the Aboriginal object;

Notify OEH as soon as practical on 131555, providing any details of the

Aboriginal object and its location; and

Not recommence any work at the particular location unless authorised in

writing by OEH.

In the event that skeletal remains are unexpectedly encountered during the activity,

work must stop immediately, the area secured to prevent unauthorised access and

NSW Police and OEH contacted.

Noise and Vibration

NV1 Noise generating works shall be in accordance with the Interim Construction Noise

Guideline (DECC, 2009):

7:00am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday.

8:00am – 1:00pm Saturdays.

No work on Sundays or Public Holidays.


Work outside normal hours, on Sundays and public holidays shall only comprise:

The delivery of materials outside normal hours requested by police or other

authorities for safety reasons.

Emergency work to avoid the loss of lives and/or property.

Work timed to correlate with system planning outages.

Other noise generating works outside of the standard construction hours shall require the

formal written consent of Environment - HSE/TransGrid and require justification in

accordance with the Guideline.

Traffic and Access

TA1 Transportation of materials and equipment delivery shall be in accordance with RMS and

Council requirements.

TA2 Traffic, transportation and access mitigation and management strategies shall be

documented and implemented in accordance with the CEMP and updated as required.

This shall include:

The management of the delivery of equipment and materials.

Access to and from the site including nominated roads and site access tracks.

Parking.

Speed limits.

Air Quality and Climate Change

AQ1 Vehicles and equipment shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s

specifications.

AQ2 If necessary, dust suppression techniques shall be implemented, and incorporated into

the ESCP, as per the techniques outlined in the “Blue Book”, such as water spraying of

surfaces and covering stockpiles.

AQ3 All surplus soils and materials from excavations, which cannot be reused on site, shall be

removed from site by covered trucks.

Waste

WA1 All waste, including surplus soils, which cannot be reused shall be classified in

accordance with the Waste Classification Guidelines (EPA, 2014), removed from the site

and disposed of at a facility that can lawfully accept the waste in accordance with the

POEO Act and POEO Waste Regulation.

WA2 Concrete trucks shall be permitted to flick wet wipe their discharge chutes with the effluent

discharged into prepared bored holes, prepared excavations/formwork or a watertight

receptacle for disposal (to be shown on the ESCP). No concrete washout is permitted.

All surplus concrete shall be returned to the concrete suppliers for recycling and not be

discharged on site.


WA3 Waste mitigation and management strategies shall be documented and implemented in

accordance with the CEMP, TransGrid Waste Procedures and associated Work

Instructions. This shall include:

Waste management facilities on-site including their set-up, use, management removal

and waste tracking documentation.

Waste hierarchy application including information demonstrating the reduction of the

amount of waste produced and the maximised reuse and recycling opportunities

utilised.

Appropriate waste management across all possible waste items produced.

Electric and Magnetic Fields

EF1 All designs shall be in accordance with the International Commission on Non-Ionizing

Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) Guidelines for limiting exposure to EMF (ARPANSA 2010).


Appendix B Submissions Received

1

Gemma Barber

From: Peter Ewin <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, 15 September 2017 12:32 PMTo: Chris PageCc: Daniel Clegg; Simon StirratSubject: OEH Response: Proposed Radio Repeater, Buronga Substation, Arumpo Road Buronga

Chris, OEH has reviewed the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for the proposed installation of a radio repeater pole at the Buronga Substation, Arumpo Road Buronga, and offer the following comments: Biodiversity OEH is satisfied that he proposed works would not have a significant impact on threatened species habitat. In terms of the mitigation measures proposed, OEH assumes that the construction materials law down area, which is outside the substation compound, would not be required for operation and would be stabilised and returned as close to its original condition as possible, as stated in the REF. Aboriginal Cultural Heritage It is recommended that all ground disturbance activities must be confined to areas assessed. Should modification (change or increase) to the area of impact be required then additional ACH assessment will need to be undertaken for any area not subject to prior ACH consideration. OEH notes that a Due Diligence process has been followed in accordance with the Due Diligence Code of Practice for the Protection of Aboriginal Objects in NSW. OEH will not approve or certify compliance with due diligence requirements carried out under this or any other code. This is the responsibility of the company or individual doing the activity.

We note that while the proposed activity site has experienced prior disturbance, it is located in a landscape with potential to contain ACH. We note the Unexpected Finds Protocol detailed in REF Section 5.6.3 (Mitigation Measures) requires updating with the following words to ensure compliance with legislation in place to protect ACH in NSW and to ensure no additional harm occurs to Aboriginal sites and objects should they be encountered while undertaking proposed works –

If any Aboriginal object is discovered and/or harmed in, or under the land, while undertaking the proposed development activities, the proponent must:


Immediately cease all work at the particular location;

Secure the area so as to avoid further harm to the Aboriginal object;

Notify OEH as soon as practical on 131555, providing any details of the Aboriginal object and its location; and

Not recommence any work at the particular location unless authorised in writing by OEH. In the event that skeletal remains are unexpectedly encountered during the activity, work must stop immediately, the area secured to prevent unauthorised access and NSW Police and OEH contacted.

Do not hesitate to give me a call if you have any questions regarding this response. Thanks, Peter Peter Ewin Senior Team Leader Planning, South West Regional Operations Division Office of Environment and Heritage Ph: 02 6022 0606 Fax: 02 6022 0610 Mob: 0427 433 937

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SWT17/00061 SF2017/105130 MM TransGrid 180 Thomas Street, Sydney PO Box A1000 South Sydney NSW 1235 Australia Attention: Chris Page PROPOSED RADIO REPEATER WITHIN EXISTING ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION COMPOUND, LOT 1 DP717938, ARUMPO ROAD, BURONGA. I refer to your correspondence regarding the subject Application which was referred to the Roads and Maritime Services for assessment and comment. The proposal is for the erection of a telecommunications tower on the subject site. A Review of Environmental Factors dated August 2017 was submitted for the proposal. The subject site has frontage to Arumpo Road which is a classified “regional” road within a 100 km/h speed zone. In its previous correspondence dated 26 May 2017 Roads and Maritime acknowledged that limited traffic was generated for the operation of such a facility, however required that the traffic generated during the construction period needed to be addressed. In response it is noted that a Construction Environmental Management Plan, to address construction activity, is to be prepared prior to construction of the tower. Roads and Maritime also recommended that the existing driveway be construction to a rural property access standard and be sealed as its intersection with Arumpo Road is located within a high speed environment. As a minimum Safe Intersection Sight Distance (SISD) for a 100 km/h speed limit shall be provided and maintained for the driveway and the standard of the driveway constructed to accommodate the design vehicle swept paths to the development site without impacting on the road formation, including shoulders, or any drainage structures. Given the volume of traffic post construction the requirement for sealing of the driveway may be removed as a Construction Environmental Management Plan is proposed to be prepared. Any enquiries regarding this correspondence may be referred to the Manager, Land Use for Roads and Maritime Services (South West Region), Maurice Morgan, phone (02) 6923 6611. Yours faithfully

Per: Jonathan Tasker Acting Director South West NSW

^: Australian Government

Civil Aviation Safety Authority

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT GROUP

CASARef: GI17/704

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/ September 2017

Mr Chris PageEnvironmental OfficerTransGridPOBoxAIOOOSYDNEY SOUTH NSW 1235

Email: [email protected]

Dear Mr Page

Thank you for your letter of 14 August 2017 addressed to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority(CASA) about a proposed radio repeater site, Buronga Substation on Arumpo Road, Buronga inNew South Wales.

CASA has reviewed the Draft Review of Environmental Factors and I am advised that theproposed development is unlikely to impact the instrument flight procedures at Milduraaerodrome. However, the use of cranes in the construction of the proposed structure may,subject to their height, impact the instrument flight procedures and should be referred to theprocedure design organisation/s responsible for the maintenance of instrument flight proceduresat Mildura aerodrome.

CASA also recommends that details of the tower, once installed, are reported to the TallObstacle Database in accordance with Advisory Circular (AC) 139-08(0) Reporting of tailstructures using the revised contact email address at VOD(a)airservicesaustralia.com. A copy ofthe AC is available on the CASAwebsite at https;//www casa.qov.au/files/139c08pdf.

The proponent should also consider the specific issues which are contained in the attachment.These should be carefully considered as part of any planning and development.

For further information please contact Mr Scott Whiting, Aerodrome Inspector, on 08 8422 2930or by email ANAA.Corro(a)casa.qov.au.

I trust this information is of assistance.

Yours sincerely

CarolynvHuttonManagerGovernment and International Relations Branch

GPO Box 2005 Canberra ACT 2601 Telephone 131 757

GPO Box 2005 Canberra ACT 2601 Telephone 131 757

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ATTACHMENT – CASA Recommendations Departure and Approach Procedures Any proposed structures and cranes if used in construction should be referred to the procedure design organisation/s responsible for the maintenance of instrument flight procedures at the Aerodrome. Please be aware that there may be more than one organisation responsible for the procedures at the aerodrome. To check which organisations are responsible you can view the procedures at http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/aip.asp then Departure and Approach Procedures. The logo on the bottom of each procedure plate indicates the design organisation responsible. Compliance with standards Any aerodrome developments to aviation facilities associated with the planning proposal need to be consistent with the requirements of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 Part 139 and the associated Manual of Standards. Further details are available on the CASA website. https://www.casa.gov.au/standard-page/casr-part-139-aerodromes The National Airports Safeguarding Framework provides guidance on planning requirements for development that affects aviation operations. This includes building activity around airports that might penetrate operational airspace and/or affect navigational procedures for aircraft. The Framework consists of a set of guiding principles with six guidelines relating to aircraft noise, windshear and turbulence, wildlife strikes, wind turbines, lighting distractions and protected airspace. Further information is available from the following link: https://infrastructure.gov.au/aviation/environmental/airport_safeguarding/nasf/ Aerodrome operations Consultation should also be undertaken with the aerodromes operational management team to manage the following issues with developments adjacent to any aerodromes:

• Airport master planning: Council should ensure that the proposal does not affect any future development or upgrades planned by the aerodrome’s operational management.

• Obstacle limitation surfaces (OLS) and Procedures for Air Navigation Services – Aircraft Operations: Prior to construction, the development and crane activity should be reviewed by the aerodrome’s management team for the protection of these surfaces.

• Wildlife hazard management plan: Consideration needs to be given to the final heights and bird attractions of landscaping provisions which potentially may cause a risk to aviation activities.

• Lighting in the vicinity of an aerodrome: Any proposed non-aeronautical ground light in the vicinity of an aerodrome may by reason of its intensity, configuration or colour, cause confusion or glare to pilots and therefore might endanger the safety of aircraft.

• Gaseous plume: Exhaust plumes can originate from a number of sources and aviation authorities have established that an exhaust plume with a vertical gust in excess of 4.3 metres/second may cause damage to an aircraft airframe, or upset an aircraft when flying at low levels.

• Control of dust: During any construction the emission of airborne particulate may be generated which could impair the visual conditions.

http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/aip.asp

https://www.casa.gov.au/standard-page/casr-part-139-aerodromes

https://infrastructure.gov.au/aviation/environmental/airport_safeguarding/nasf/

Level 11, 10 Valentine Avenue, PARRAMATTA NSW 2150 | Locked Bag 5123, PARRAMATTA NSW 2124 Template Ref: WLS-006(CX)C – June 2017 (Version 1.0)

Contact: Jane Taylor Phone: 03 5898 3939 Fax: 03 5881 3465 Email [email protected]

The General Manager Transgrid PO Box A1000 SYDNEY SOUTH NSW 1235 Attention: Chris Page

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Dear Sir/Madam

Re: Referral under Part 5 of the Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979 for activity described as: proposed radio repeater site Located at: Buronga Substation, Arumpo Road, Buronga

DPI Water has reviewed documents for the above development application and considers that, for the purposes of the Water Management Act 2000 (WM Act), a controlled activity approval is not required and no further assessment by this agency is necessary because the proposed activity is not a controlled activity as defined by the WM Act.

Should the proposed development be varied in any way that results in development extending onto land that is waterfront land, or encompassing works that are defined as controlled activities, then DPI Water should be notified.

Further information on controlled activity approvals under the WM Act can be obtained from DPI Water’s website: www.water.nsw.gov.au go to Water licensing > Approvals > Controlled activities.

Please direct any questions regarding this correspondence to Jane Taylor by email to [email protected].

Yours sincerely

per David Zerafa Water Regulation Officer Water Regulatory Operations NSW Department of Primary Industries – Water

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Gemma Barber

From: Lilian Parker <[email protected]>Sent: Wednesday, 13 September 2017 4:58 PMTo: Chris PageCc: Gemma Barber; Lilian ParkerSubject: Proposed Radio Repeater Site, Buronga

Hi Chris Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Review of Environmental Factors for the radio repeater station site near Buronga. The matters raised by DPI Agriculture have been covered adequately in the document. Lilian Lilian Parker Acting Manager Agricultural Land Use Planning NSW Department of Primary Industries Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute | Pine Gully Road | WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 T: 02 69381906 | F: 02 69381809 | M: 0427 812 508 E: [email protected] | W: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au

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Documents

Submissions Report - TransGrid · One microwave antenna 1.8 metres in diameter at a height of 30-45 metres from ground level. One microwave antenna 1.2 metres in diameter at a height