Environment

Construction Method Statement #1

General Construction

HEA-CMS-GL-ENV-001-00-01

This Environmental Construction Method Statement describes the environmental

Scope management measures to be applied to the establishment and operation of
general construction sites.

Location/s Whole project

Timing Pre-construction and construction

Minister’s COAs CoAs 30 & 129

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Document Type: Document No/Ref:

HEA-CMS-GL-ENV-001-00-01

Title: General Construction

General This ECMS covers the establishment and on going operation of all general construction
Description: sites for the construction of a 13km expressway from the Newcastle Link Road interchange
with the F3, through to Buchanan.

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Approval Name Position Signed/Approved Date

Document Chris Mueller Senior Environmental

Editor / Author Officer

Review Howard Chemney Environment Manager

Final approval Peter Chatburn Alliance Project

Director

DOCUMENT REVISIONS

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EMR Certification

I have reviewed this ECMS and find it to be in accordance with the relevant Conditions of Approval
and all relevant undertakings made in the EIS, Representations Report and the approved CEMP.

Signed:

Environmental Management Representative

Date:

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................1
1.1 ECMS Overview ..................................................................................................................1
1.2 ECMS attachments ..............................................................................................................1
1.3 Key reference documents to ECMS .....................................................................................5
1.3.1 Additional relevant references ......................................................................................6
2 Scope of works............................................................................................................................8
2.1 General construction activities .............................................................................................9
2.2 Hours of operation .............................................................................................................10
2.3 Site rehabilitation and restoration .......................................................................................10
3 Key roles and responsibilities ....................................................................................................11
3.1 Key contact details.............................................................................................................15
4 Statutory requirements and approvals .......................................................................................16
4.1 Revision of ECMS to reflect licence conditions ...................................................................17

4.2 Minister’s Conditions of Approval .......................................................................................17

4.3 Consultation process .........................................................................................................19
5 Site induction and training .........................................................................................................20

5.1 Induction............................................................................................................................ 20
5.2 Training .............................................................................................................................21
6 Monitoring and Inspection..........................................................................................................21

7 Revisions ..................................................................................................................................21
8 Document control ......................................................................................................................21
9 Attachments ..............................................................................................................................22

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1-1: ECMS Overview...........................................................................................................2

Table 1-2: Relevant sub-plans to the ECMS..................................................................................5
Table 1-3: Key work instructions relevant to general construction activities....................................6
Table 2-1: Scope of works ............................................................................................................8
Table 2-2: Indicative construction schedule ...................................................................................9
Table 3-1: Key contact details .....................................................................................................15
Table 4-1: Legislation and statutory obligations ........................................................................... 16
Table 4-2: Matrix of Minister’s Condition of Approval 30 ..............................................................17

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1 Introduction
This Environmental Construction Method Statement (ECMS) documents the requirements for works
associated with establishment and operation of general construction sites. This document:
addresses the requirements of the Minister’s Condition of Approval 30 and 129 or the Hunter
Expressway project,
reflects the requirements of the Hunter Expressway Alliance (HEA) environmental management
system (as detailed in the Construction Environmental Management Plan),
incorporates the management measures from the relevant sub-plans
describes the environmental management measures relating specifically to the construction
activities and potential environmental issues.
This ECMS has been prepared as a practical environmental management tool for use by all HEA
personnel and subcontractors and incorporates the assessment of the environmental and community
risks for these works. The specific environmental and community management controls developed
and detailed in the ECMS, include the following key information:
Key site and management personnel - responsibilities and contact details.
Operating hours.

Construction details – activities, staging and schedule.

Objectives and targets – monitoring requirements, criteria and procedures.
Action tables/plans – inspection and test plans with actions, responsibilities, training, timing,
reporting, monitoring/auditing and checklists.
Site Drawings - Site layout, monitoring locations, erosion controls, noise barriers, discharge points
and limits of clearing.

1.1 ECMS Overview

The General Construction ECMS will be used for all construction sites except where a specific ECMS
has been prepared for a specific activity or location. Refer to the overview map contained in
Attachment B and Table 1.1 for an overview description of all ECMSs. Based on the overview map,
environmental constraints are further identified in the maps contained in Attachment C. Further details
on each ECMSs is contained in the CEMP, Appendix H.

1.2 ECMS attachments

Attachment A – Environmental Control Plan
Attachment B - Overview of Construction Method Statements
Attachment C – Environmental Constraints Maps

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Table 1-1: ECMS Overview

ECMS Ref General scope of works - Environmental requirements Key ECMS

construction attachments

1. General Site establishment works Establish erosion and sediment Environmental

Construction Fence construction compounds control Control Plan

Grade sites and establish Fence to protect vegetation, fauna Environmental

hardstand and heritage items Constraints Maps
Install washbays/rumble grids Suppress dust Overview of ECMSs
Install fauna underpasses Control weeds
Bulk earth works & stockpiling Noise and vibration mitigation
Construct sediment basins Waste minimisation strategies
Dewater sediment basins Contamination management

Rock breaking, saw cutting, Monitor noise and vibration, dust,

sheet piling traffic, water quality and sensitive
sites
Blasting
Community notification

2. Clearing and Clear and grub vegetation Pre-clearing survey Environmental

Topsoil Strip and stockpile topsoil Habitat survey Control Plan
Management Site Pre-clearing
Install nest boxes
Checklist
Establish erosion and sediment
control Clearing and
Grubbing Procedure
Fence to protect vegetation, fauna
and heritage items
Suppress dust
Control weeds
Stockpile management

3. Construction Establish site fencing & hard Establish erosion and sediment Environmental
Site stand control Control Plan
Compounds Install utilities and services Fence to protect vegetation, fauna Project Office
Install site buildings and heritage items Construction
Suppress dust Compound
Delivery of plant/equipment
Waste minimisation strategies Surveyor Creek
Establish site access road and
Erosion and
creek crossing Water quality monitoring –Surveyor
Sediment Control
Establish storage compounds Creek
Plan (ESCP)
Vehicle and equipment Progressive ESCP
maintenance for ancillary
Clearing for ancillary and compounds
access roads

4. Concrete Establish concrete batch plant Establish erosion and sediment Environmental
Production Formwork and assembly control Control Plan
and Delivery Wastewater treatment –batch plant Batch Plant
Aggregate stockpiling
(Batch plant) operations overview
Heavy truck movements
Fence to protect vegetation, fauna ESCP
and heritage items
Suppress dust

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ECMS Ref General scope of works - Environmental requirements Key ECMS

construction attachments

5. Access tracks Clearing and grading Establish erosion and sediment Environmental
for mine void Site drainage controls control Control Plan
treatment and Fence to protect vegetation, fauna Access Track Maps
viaducts and heritage items
6. Treatment of Establish working platforms Establish erosion and sediment Environmental
mine voids Drilling and infilling of old mine control Control Plan
workings with grout Fence to protect vegetation, fauna ESCP
Management of gas emissions and heritage items Diagrammatic
Management of potential Contamination management representation of
surface and sub-surface water Dust suppression drilling and grout
quality. filling
Noise mitigation
7. Newcastle Traffic management for bridge Establish erosion and sediment Environmental
Interchange at construction control Control Plan
the F3 On and off ramp construction Fence to protect vegetation, fauna ESCP
Drainage works including and heritage items
sedimentation basin Fauna underpasses
construction Water quality monitoring
Traffic diversions Dust suppression
Rehabilitation works Noise and vibration mitigation
Waste minimisation strategies
Community notification
8. Temporary Causeway, culvert and bridge Consultation and approval from Environmental
Waterway construction NSW Dept of Industry and Control Plan
Crossings Creek diversions Investment Waterway crossings
Minor earthwork near waterway Establish erosion and sediment map
control Typical Drainage
Batter and embankment
construction ESCP developed for each Structure Diagram
waterway crossing
Piling, pier construction and
concreting Fence to protect vegetation, fauna
and heritage items
Stockpiling of equipment and
materials Water quality monitoring above
and below stream

9. Bridge Establish working platforms Consultation and approval from Environmental

structures over Creek diversions NSW Dept of Industry and Control Plan
Wallis Creek Investment Bridge construction
Batter and embankment
Minmi Creek Establish erosion and sediment overview
construction
and Surveyor control
Piling, pier construction and ESCP
Creek
concreting Fence to protect vegetation, fauna
and heritage items (Minmi Creek)
Earthworks
Water quality monitoring at Wallis
Stockpiling of equipment and
and Minmi Creek
materials
Waste minimisation strategies
Paving
Dust suppression

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ECMS Ref General scope of works - Environmental requirements Key ECMS

construction attachments

10. Buchanan Traffic diversion Consultation and approval from Environmental

Interchange Bridge construction NSW Dept of Industry and Control Plan
Investment Buchanan
on and off ramp construction
activities Establish erosion and sediment Interchange
control overview
Drainage works
Fence to protect vegetation, fauna ESCP
Sediment Basin construction
and heritage items
Rehabilitation works
Water quality monitoring
Waste minimisation strategies
Suppress dust
11. Viaducts in the Vegetation clearing Establish erosion and sediment Environmental
Sugarloaf Site establishment control Control Plan
Ranges Water quality monitoring Sugarloaf Ranges
Establishment of bridge casting
yards Fence to protect vegetation, fauna Viaduct overview
Pier construction and heritage items ESCP
Bridge construction Waste minimisation strategies
Paving and finishing works Suppress dust

12. Kurri Sands Major earthworks Establish erosion and sediment Environmental
Swamp Drainage works control Control Plan
Woodland Water quality monitoring ESCP
Paving
Finishing works (barrier fencing, Fence to protect vegetation, fauna
line-marking, etc) batter and heritage items
Rehabilitation works
13. Site Removal of redundant erosion Establish fast growing cover crops Environmental
Stabilisation and sedimentation controls Hydromulching and seeding Control Plan
and Earth moving for landscaping ESCP
Ongoing maintenance
Rehabilitation and pavement works
Works

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1.3 Key reference documents to ECMS

The development of this ECMS has been guided by the following detailed management plans and
reports to assist in the development of mitigation of specific environmental issues for the works. This
ECMS provides the required detail for day-to-day worksite activities and the management plans and
reports will be referred as needed for specific information requirements:

Table 1-2: Relevant sub-plans to the ECMS

Issue Relevant Plan(s) Details

Noise & vibration Construction Noise & Vibration Sub Provides a comparison of measured
(incl. blast Plan (incl. Blast Management Strategy) background noise levels at sensitive
management) receivers vs. predicted noise impacts,
Construction Noise Impact Statements
duration of impacts from site works and
traffic, physical and site management
measures to minimise impacts and
compliance monitoring program.

Flora & Fauna Flora and Fauna Management Sub Provides details of the location of sensitive
Plan environment, including EECs and
Visual
management measures to prevent
Landscape Management Sub Plan
construction encroachment.

Soil and water Soil & Water Management Sub Plan Provides details of the physical and
quality management controls for surface runoff,
Landscape Management Sub Plan
erosion and sedimentation control, incident
Spoil Management Sub Plan response and details of the compliance
monitoring program.

Land contamination Hazard & Risk Management Plan Provides details of the assessment of
contamination.

Heritage Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Provides details of the location known and
Management Sub Plan potential of archaeological sites and heritage
sites as well as management measures to
Historical Heritage Management Sub
prevent damage or destruction.
Plan

Air Quality Construction Air Quality Management Provides details on the location of sensitive
Plan receivers, air quality impacts from
construction works and mitigation strategies
and measures.

Waste Waste Management & Re-Use Sub Provides details on the waste strategies and
Plan management measures to maximise reuse,
minimise waste generation and ensure
lawful disposal where required.

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1.3.1 Additional relevant references

Managing Urban Stormwater: Soil and Construction, Appendix C- Unsealed Roads. Dept of
Housing (2006).
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/stormwater/0802soilsconststorm2c.pdf

As in the development of the CEMP, all relevant RTA Specifications were incorporated in the
development of the Environmental Control Plan, Attachment A.

Table 1-3: Key work instructions relevant to general construction activities

Activity Work Instruction/Procedure/Protocols Location

Environmental Incident Emergency Procedure CEMP section 3.8 &, App.E

Incident Response Flowchart Hazard & Risk Subplan,
App.B

Onsite vehicle and Refuelling Procedure CEMP, App.G

equipment refuelling
Refuelling Protocol Hazard & Risk Subplan,
App.C

Work during the fire Work During the Fire Season Ban Hazard & Risk Subplan,
season ban App.D

Air quality monitoring Air Quality Monitoring Protocol Air Quality Subplan, App. A

High wind conditions Work Modification Record – Excessive Air Quality Subplan, App.B
Wind

Fauna underpasses and Preliminary fauna mitigation structures and Flora & Fauna Subplan,
fauna fencing specifications App.A

Weed control Weed management strategy Flora & Fauna Subplan,

App.B

Nest box installation pre Nest box procedures and specifications Flora & Fauna Subplan,
clearing and during App.C
clearing

Pre clearing activities Habitat assessment, pre-clearing survey Flora & Fauna Subplan,
and fauna rescue procedure App.D

Clearing and grubbing Clearing and grubbing procedure Flora & Fauna Subplan,
App.E

Work near historical Historical Heritage Management Protocols Historical Heritage Subplan,
heritage items section 5.2

Work near aboriginal Protocol for the Discovery of Aboriginal Indigenous Heritage
heritage items Objects during Construction and all Subplan, App.D

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Activity Work Instruction/Procedure/Protocols Location

Associated Works

Work near aboriginal Protocol for the Discovery of Possible Indigenous Heritage
heritage items Human/Human Skeletal remains during Subplan, App.E
construction and all associated works

Management Schedule of Management Strategies for the Indigenous Heritage

requirements for each Protection of Aboriginal Heritage Sites Subplan, App.F
aboriginal heritage site

Complaints Complaints Handling Procedure Noise & Vibration Subplan,

management section 12.2

Batching Plant, Pre-cast Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Noise & Vibration Subplan,
yard, site offices and Statement- Batching Plant, Pre-cast yard, App.B
compounds site offices and compounds
Out of hours Work

Main bridge structures Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Noise & Vibration Subplan,
and intersections Statement - Main bridge structures and App.C
intersections
Out of hours Work

Main Carriageway Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Noise & Vibration Subplan,
Works Statement –Main Carriageway Works App.D

Blasting Construction Noise and Vibration Impact Noise & Vibration Subplan,
Statement- Blasting App.E

Water Quality Water Quality Monitoring Work Procedure Soil & Water Subplan, App. A
Monitoring

Dewatering Dewatering Procedure Soil & Water Subplan, App. B

Sediment Basin Proposed Sediment Basins Soil & Water Subplan, App C
Discharges

ASS management Acid Sulphate Soil Management Strategy Soil & Water Subplan, App D

Works near creeks Location of Drainage Structures, waterways Soil & Water Subplan, App. F
and Water Quality Monitoring Locations

Waste classification Waste Management and Reuse – Waste & reuse Subplan,
classification procedure section 5

Forms for System Procedures CEMP, App. F

environmental audit and
checklists

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2 Scope of works
This ECMS covers the establishment and ongoing operation of all general construction sites for the
construction phase of a 13km expressway from the Newcastle Link Road interchange with the F3,
through to Buchanan. The following scope of works for the General Construction ECMS applies to the
proposed activities to be undertaken for the duration of the project.

Table 2-1: Scope of works

Key activities Description of activities

Early Works Clearing and grubbing, Access tracks widening, cross

drainage structures –culvert construction
Site Establishment Establish site compounds, Install and relocate utilities
Area 1: F3 Interchange (ch 0) – Stockrington Road (ch 1,440)
Mine Subsidence Treatment –F31 Drilling, grouting and foundation works
Construction Stage 1- 8 Traffic mgt, clearing and grubbing, Strip topsoil,
bulk earthworks –cut and fill, drainage structures,
pavements, finishing Works
Structures BW 001 –BW007 and BW024 Headstone and anchors, construct abutments, pier
construction, bridge girders, bracing, beams and decking
Finishing Works Earthworks, drainage, pavement & fencing
Area 2: Stockrington Road (ch 1,440) to Rest Area (ch 8,100)
Mine Subsidence Treatment –Viaduct 1, Drilling, grouting and foundation works
2&3
Earthworks Geotech, clear and grub, strip topsoil, bulk earthworks
Drainage Culvert installation
Structures –BW008, BW009 (Twin Piling, columns, abutments pier construction, foundation
Viaducts 1), BW010 (Twin Viaducts 2), works, cast and launch, asphalting, retaining walls
BW011 (Twin Viaducts 3)
Pavement and Finishing Works Fauna Fencing
Area 3 - Rest Area(ch 8,100) to Project End (ch 12,900)
Construction Stage 1-6 Drain dam, traffic mgt, strip topsoil, Trim batters, cut and
fill, bulk earthworks, demolish existing road and bridges,
pavement, landscaping
Structures Piling, columns, abutments pier construction, pour
Structure BW 10 & BW 11 (cast and decks, asphalting
launch), BW14–16, BW18, BW19 &
BW21
Buchanan works outside roundabout
Earthworks Geotech, clear and grub, strip topsoil, bulk earthworks
Drainage Culvert installation
Structures –BW17E & W, BW 21 Work platforms, piling, pier construction, install and pour
columns, construct abutments, asphalting, pour deck,
fauna fencing
Pavements Laying base

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2.1 General construction activities

Table 2-2: Indicative construction schedule

Activity Start Finish

F3 Interchange (ch 0) – Stockrington Road (ch 1,440)

Early works 2 Aug 2010 17 Oct 2011
Site Establishment 16 Jul 2010 31 Aug 2012
Mine Subsidence Treatment 9 Dec 2010 10 Nov 2011
Construction Works (stages 1 -8) 19 Nov 2010 8 Aug 2013
Stage 1 –Traffic Mgt 19 Nov 2010 7 Dec 2010
Stage 1 – Clear and grub 24 Dec 2010 10 Mar 2011
Stage 1 – Topsoil strip 11 Mar 2011 18 Apr 2011
Stage 1 – Bulk earthworks 29 Apr 2011 30 Jun 2011
Stage 1 - Culvert installation (C0016SA) 11 Mar 2011 18 April 2011
Stage 1 –Finishing works 31 May 2011 7 June 2011
Structures BW 001 –BW007 and BW024 26 Sep 2011 29 May 2013
Landscaping and rehabilitation works 4 Oct 2010 8 Aug 2013
Area 2: Stockrington Road (ch 1,440) to Rest Area (ch 8,100)
Clearing and Fencing (Ch 5600 – 8100) 2 Aug 2010 14 Dec 2010
Mine Subsidence Treatment for Viaducts 1,2 & 3 2 Aug 2010 18 Nov 2011
Earth works (geotech, clear & grub, strip topsoil & bulk earthworks) 3 Sep 2010 6 June 2013
Access Track Clearing 30 Aug 2010 22 Oct 2010
Drainage structures -culverts 11 April 2011 20 Jan 2012
Bridge Structure BW08 1 Dec 2011 17 Aug 2012
Structure BW009 –Twin Viaducts 1 7 April 2011 26 Jul 2013
Structures BW010 & BW011 -Twin Viaducts 2 & 3 24 May 2011 6 Aug 2013
Landscaping and rehabilitation works 3 Sep 2010 6 June 2013
Area 3 - Rest Area(ch 8,100) to Project End (ch 12,900)
Clearing and Fencing (Ch 8100 – 9800) 2 Aug 2010 10 Sep 2010
Construction Works (stage 1-6) 24 Sep 2010 7 June 2013
Stage 1 – Traffic Mgt 24 Sep 2010 7 Oct 2010
Stage 1 – Strip Topsoil 8 Oct 2010 22 Nov 2010
Stage 1 - Earthworks 25 Nov 2010 14 Dec 2010
Stage 1 – Cut and fill 25 Nov 2010 29 April 2011
Stage 1 – Trim batters, Topsoil and landscape 2 May 2011 26 May 2011
Stage 1 –Pavement and Finishing Works 2 May 2011 26 May 2011
Structure BW 10 & BW 11 cast and launch 2 Dec 2011 25 Mar 2013
Structures BW14 -16, BW18-BW19 & BW21 8 Feb 2011 8 Aug 2011
Landscaping and rehabilitation works 24 Sep 2010 10 June 2013

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Activity Start Finish

Pavements 3 Oct 2012 10 June 2013

Practical Completion – Road Open 20 Sep 2013
Project Completion –after demobilisation 5 Dec 2013

Major waterway structures of the project:

BW001 – Existing Bridge over F3 Freeway – Newcastle Link Rd
BW002 – Bridge over F3 Freeway – Newcastle Link Rd
BW003 – Bridge over F3 Freeway –Sydney to Newcastle Ramp
BW004 – Bridge over F3 Freeway – Branxton to Sydney Ramp
BW005 – Twin Bridges over Newcastle Link Road Off Ramp
BW006 – Twin Expressway Bridges over Minmi Creek
BW007 – On and Off Ramp Bridges over Minmi Creek
BW008 – Bridge over Expressway at Stockrington Rd
BW009 – Expressway Twin Viaduct Bridges No 1
BW010 – Expressway Twin Viaduct Bridges No 2
BW011 – Expressway Twin Viaduct Bridges No 3
BW012 – Bridge over Daracon Quarry Access
BW013 – Bridge over Surveyors Creek
BW014 – Twin Bridges over Expressway at Buchanan Interchange
BW015 – Twin Bridges over Expressway at Buchanan Interchange
BW16 – On and Off Ramp bridges over Buchanan Rd
BW017 – Twin Bridges over Wallis and Surveyors Creeks
BW018 – Bridge at Surveyors Creek on John Renshaw Drive
BW019 – Bridge over Wallis Creek on John Renshaw Drive
BW020 – Culvert over Spring near Avery’s Lane
BW021 – Bridge over Expressway at Avery’s Lane
BW024 – Arch over Minmi Creek

2.2 Hours of operation

Normal construction hours apply to the activities included in this ECMS. These hours are:
Monday to Friday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturdays: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sundays & Public Holidays – no work

Where work is required outside these hours, an application will be made to DECCW in accordance
with the out of hours protocol in the Noise and Vibration Management Plan.

2.3 Site rehabilitation and restoration

At the completion of construction, construction site compounds and facilities will be demobilised.
Appropriate replanting with local native species will be undertaken in accordance with the Landscape
Management Plan, prepared in consultation with Councils affected landowners and the Community
Liaison Group.

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3 Key roles and responsibilities

Project Environment Manager (PEM) and Environmental Officer (PEO)

The Project Environment Manager reports directly to the Alliance Project Manager. The Environment
Manager has primary responsibility for managing all aspects of environmental management and
compliance for HEA’s design and construction phase. The Environmental Officer assists the PEM in
delivering the following key responsibilities in relation to the Environmental Construction Method
Statements (ECMS) are as follows:
Prepare the ECMS and review the ECMS when changes to project design or
construction method may affect the project environmental management.
Determine whether proposed project changes are consistent with the project approval,
present unacceptable environmental risk or may lead to a non-conformance with the
Conditions of Approval.
Develop Work Procedures where necessary in conjunction with SE to implement the
ECMSs.
Review erosion and sediment control plans and submit to Soil Conservationist for
certification.
Conduct regular monitoring of dust emissions and noise and vibration at sensitive
receivers.
Undertake regular site environmental inspections to review site management practices.
Participate in site audits undertaken by regulators and the EMR.
Attend Weekly Project Meetings and inform the project team of environment issues,
provide monitoring results and escalate site environmental issues as necessary.
Review Out of Hours Work requests prior to sending to DECCW.
Obtain necessary approvals and undertake consultation with regulators and community
as per the project environmental management requirements.
Approve clearing as per Pre-clearing Checklist.
Monitor works in sensitive environments, such as water quality and riparian vegetation
at creek crossing, construction of fauna fencing and other structures
Monitor adequacy of environmental controls and progressive rehabilitation works
Report wildlife injury or death, when threatened species is identified in construction
zone.
Develop, revise and conduct the Site Environmental Induction and training materials.
Contract environmental specialist when required for: habitat clearance; vegetation
clearing; blasting; vibration monitoring; erosion and sediment control issues, etc.
Authority to suspend work to prevent environmental harm or unacceptable impact on
community
Advise Site Supervisor and report to Alliance Project Manager all site environmental
management issues.
Provide site staff ongoing advice on environmental issues and incident management
requirements.

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Report to regulatory authorities as required by the Conditions of Approval, including any

non-conformances or incidents.
Conduct random audits of compliance with the ECMS.
Review community information/notification materials regarding environmental
management practices and monitoring as required prior to public release.
Work with CRM in the preparation of a environment update for community newsletters
and leaflets.
Work with CRM in response to community complaints regarding noise, vibration, dust or
traffic issues.

Community Relations Manager (CRM)

For specific roles and responsibilities of the Community Relations Manager and the community
relations team refer to the Community Engagement Strategy. The key responsibilities of the
Community Relations Manager in relation to the ECMS are as follows:
Manage the Complaints Management System
Respond to community complaints
Monitor and record complaints
Inform the community of construction progress and anticipated works
o Develop and deliver letterbox drops, local newsletters, leaflets, newspaper
advertisements, and community noticeboards for works such as traffic
disruptions and controls, construction of temporary detours and work required
outside the nominated working hours prior to such works being undertaken.
o Advertise every 3 months in local newspaper the proposed works for the
forthcoming 3 months
Consult with the community as per the Community Engagement Strategy.

Alliance Project Manager (APM)

HEA’s Project Alliance Director is principally responsible for delivery of the design and construction
phase of Hunter Expressway (Alliance Section) to ensure impacts are minimised and obligations met.
An Environment Manager reporting directly to the HEA Project Director is responsible to ensure HEA
delivers prescribed environmental outcomes through various design and construction divisions. The
HEA Project Director shall:
Approve changes to the ECMS.
Ensure adequate resources are made available for effective environmental
management.
Ensure effective overall management of environmental performance during
construction.
Incorporate environmental management aspects in project planning, including
environment as a standing agenda at weekly management meetings.
Ensure all complaints are resolved satisfactorily.
Proactively manage community and environmental issues and effectively liaise with
affected external groups.
Stop work activities that have (or are likely to) lead to an unacceptable level of
environmental risk.

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Ensure site management teams comply with applicable obligations by working in

accordance with Community and Environmental Management Plans and procedures.
Notify HEA leadership team of significant community and environment issues.
Make available resources and contractor relationships for the EM to perform their
function(s).

Provide leadership and drive the performance of site management personnel.

Site Construction Manager (CM)

The Site Construction Manager reports directly to the Alliance Project Manager. The Site Construction
Manager has primary responsibility for managing all aspects of construction for HEA’s design and
construction phase. The key responsibilities of the Site Construction Manager in relation to the ECMS
are as follows:
Consult with PEM regarding design for progressive works and any design changes,
which may affect the project environmental management.
Request PEM revise the ECMS when required.
Review ECMSs.
Advise PEM when Out of Hours work is required.
Approve work procedures where required to implement the ECMSs.
Review work instructions, JSEAs and other construction documentation in light of
project environmental requirements and determine when PEM review is also required
Review site inspections and site audit reports and respond accordingly.
Conduct Weekly Project Meetings with PEM, SE and SS to inform upcoming works,
raise site issues including monitoring results and review management measures.
Review community information/notification materials prior to public release.
Inform SS when vegetation clearing may proceed, ie when Pre-clearing Checklist has
been submitted by PEM to CM.
Review the works program to ensure work is scheduled to minimise impacts on the
environment and community, ie to time works so that site and community exposure is
minimised and to avoid extreme weather.
Suspend or reschedule work due to extreme weather, high winds, total fire bans, and
rain events that may result in community impact or cause environmental harm.
Suspend work and notify the PEM when a suspected archaeological items is identified
by site staff or when suspected contaminated materials, including acid sulphate soil are
encountered.
Monitor site environmental practices, behaviours and culture and initiate changes where
required.
Ensure the procurement of appropriate environmental management controls, such as
silt fencing, rumble grids, geotextile material, sandbags, straw bales, waste skips, etc to
minimise impact on community and the environment.
Ensure appropriate construction equipment and appropriate trained human resources
are allocated to establish and maintain environmental controls as detailed in the erosion
and sediment control plan and the ECMS.

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Establish strategies and work practices to efficiently manage construction materials

(such as spoil) and resources (such as fuels and water) to avoid waste generation,
maximise reuse, minimise pollution including greenhouse gas generation and minimise
landfill disposal.
Initiate the commencement of progressive site rehabilitation.
Allocate incident response roles and responsibilities to site staff and ensure systems are
in place for the management of incidents.
Ensure all incidents are reported to authorities, regulators and the Alliance.

Site Engineer (SE) / QA Manager

Develop work procedures where necessary in conjunction with PEM to implement the
ECMSs.
Conduct regular and random site inspections to review work practices and the
environmental impact of construction works.
Routinely check correct versions of the ECMS are on site and sign off by all site
employee.
Install site signage where required by the ECMS to manage environmental impact, ie
minimise speed, avoid wildlife injury, dust and noise generation.
Report to PEM and CM any environmental issues that may warrant additional
measures, suspension or rescheduling of works.
Develop ancillary site layouts and identify suitable locations for the stockpiling of
materials and spoil, concrete washout, etc. in consultation with PEM and advise SS
accordingly.
Procure appropriately sized equipment and machinery to minimise fuel/energy demand,
minimise exhaust emissions and dust generation.
Monitor weather conditions and ensure weather conditions inform work program and
schedule.
Prepare the works program/schedule of works.
Prepare erosion and sediment control plans for PEM review and Soil Conservationist
certification.
Ensure design complies with the environmental requirements, and appropriate materials
are procured, eg. aggregate size and culvert type and dimension for fish passage at
creek crossing, etc.
Identify appropriate changes to work practices in response to community complaints in
consultation with CRM.
Review construction updates for community newsletters and leaflets.
Attend Weekly Project Meetings and provide input and feedback regarding site
environmental management.

Site Supervisor (SS)

Responsible for supervising all construction work and has a direct role in the compliance with
identified environmental procedures and controls. The key responsibilities of the Site Supervisor are
to:
Translate the requirements of the ECMS into the JSEA.
Ensure all site crew have read and understood and signed the JSEA.
Ensure any updates to the ECMS are provided and kept on site and have been signed by site

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staff.
Oversee site works to ensure conformance to the ECMS.
Report to CM and PEM when suspected archaeological items is identified by site staff or
suspected contaminated materials, including acid sulphate soils are encountered.
Consult, inform or seek advice from the PEM in regard to all site environmental issues and
incidents.
Attend Weekly Project Meetings and provide input and feedback regarding site environmental
management.
Prior to commencement of works ensure environmental controls are as per the erosion and
sediment control plan and the ECMS are in place.
Prior to commencement of clearing, ensure the Pre-clearing Checklist has been signed by the
PEM and the Ground Disturbance Checklist is signed off by the CM.
Ensure weed infested areas in the construction zone are treated prior to clearing and cross
contamination with clean fill is prevented.
Establish clear boundaries, such as fencing for compounds sites, material and spoil stockpiles
sites and access tracks to prevent construction encroachment on bushland areas and nearby
creeks.
Ensure construction machinery and equipment is well maintained to prevent spills, visible
emissions and is not left idling.
Ensure works practices and methods minimise environmental impact by preventing erosion
and sedimentation, preventing construction encroachment into bushland, preventing injury to
wildlife and prevent pollution of waters.
Change work practices in response to complaints in consultation with SE.
Inform CM and PEM when site works are progressively completed for the commencement of
rehabilitation works.
Implement waste avoidance practices, facilitate reuse and ensure appropriate waste removal
and disposal from site.

3.1 Key contact details

Table 3-1: Key contact details

Position Name/organisation Mobile

Project Environment Manager Tracy Doczy 0439 300 118
Environmental Officer Erran Woodward 0437 343 178
Community Relations Manager Louise Neville 0447 464 031
Alliance Project Director Peter Chatburn 0418 233 905
Construction Manager Aiden Mc Cann 0418 627 085
Constructability Manager Todd Myers 0418 637 173
Design Manager Bruce Sweet 0423 887 549
QA Manager Siri Siritharan 0417 480 049
Native Animal Trust Fund–
Wildlife Rescue Service 0418 628 483

DECCW –Environment Line 131 555

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4 Statutory requirements and approvals

A summary of the key statutory requirements and approvals for the works are detailed below.

Table 4-1: Legislation and statutory obligations

Regulator Licence/Approval etc Relevant works

NSW Dept of Industry and As a Part 3A project, rather than Dredging, reclamation or blockage
Investment permit requirements, approval is of creek flows (this includes placing
required for the following: of silt fences in creeks)

Dredging or reclamation (Note: RTA must notify Minister for

(s.201) Fisheries under Part 7 (div 3) the
Fisheries Management Act 1994)
Blockage of fish passage
(s.219)

NSW Dept of Industry and MCoA -Consultation Construction of temporary platforms

Investment for piles and pier construction in
creeks

NSW Dept of Industry and MCoA -Consultation Design and timing of bridge
Investment construction

NSW Dept of Industry and MCoA -Approval Earthen platforms or placing of fill in
Investment, Dept of Planning creeks

Dept of Planning MCoA -Comply with Blue Book: Design and construction of
Managing Urban Stormwater: Soil waterway crossing and erosion
and Construction sediment control structures

DECCW Environmental Protection Licence - Discharge from sediment basins

POEO Act 1997
Impact on waterways

Noise criteria

DECCW, Dept of Planning Approval as per MCoA -60 To clear areas that exceeds project
limits

DECCW Licence to harm or pick threatened Clearing or disturbed areas

species, populations or ecological threatened species, populations, or
communities or damage habitat EEC

Seed and cutting collection

NSW Heritage Council NSW Heritage Act 1977: Excavation near a heritage item

s139 excavation permit

s146 notice of relic discovery

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Regulator Licence/Approval etc Relevant works

DECCW National Parks and Wildlife Act Construction works near an

1974: aboriginal sites

s87 / s90 Aboriginal Heritage

Impact Permit

Note: Refer also to Table 3.5 in the CEMP for further information on the consultation with external
stakeholders.

4.1 Revision of ECMS to reflect licence conditions

Up-to-date copies of each licence are kept on site for reference as required.

4.2 Minister’s Conditions of Approval

Each CEMP subplan addresses the relevant Minister’s Conditions of Approval (MCoA) for this project.
The MCoA relevant to the development of this General Construction -Construction Method Statement
is listed below with cross reference to where the condition is addressed in this or other project
management documents.

Table 4-2: Matrix of Minister’s Condition of Approval 30

Reference CoA 30 Requirement ECMS Reference

The Proponent shall prepare Construction Method Statements (CMS) Page 2

identified in the CEMP required by Condition 24. CMSs must be certified
by the EMR as being in accordance with the Conditions of Approval and all
undertakings made in the EIS, Representations Report and the Approved
CEMP.
Each CMS shall include, but not be limited to:
i construction activities and processes associated with the relevant 1. Introduction and 2.
construction site(s), including staging and timing of the proposed works;
Scope of works

ii specific hours of operation for all key elements including off-site 2. Scope of Works
movements;
2.2 Hours of operation

iii cover specific environmental management objectives and strategies for the Environmental Control
environmental system elements and include, but not be limited to:
Plans - Attachment A -
will cover relevant
issues
noise and vibration;
air quality;
water quality;
erosion and sedimentation;
access and traffic;
property acquisition and/or adjustments
CEMP

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Reference CoA 30 Requirement ECMS Reference

heritage and archaeology

flora and fauna
groundwater
acid sulfate soils
spoil stockpiling and disposal
waste/resource management
weed management
flooding and stormwater control
geotechnical issues
Soil and Water subplan
visual screening
Landscape
Management subplan
landscaping and rehabilitation
Landscape
Management subplan
safety, hazards and risk
energy use
CEMP
resource use and recycling
utilities

iv address, but not be limited to:

a. identification of the statutory and other obligations which the
Proponent is required to fulfil during project construction, 4. Statutory
including all approvals and consultations/agreements required requirements and
from other authorities and stakeholders, and key legislation and
policies which control the Proponent’s construction of the project; approvals
b. measures to avoid and/or control the occurrence of environmental
impacts; Environmental Control
Plan - Attachment A
c. measures (where practicable and cost effective) to provide
positive environmental offsets to unavoidable environmental The key environmental
impacts; offsets related to the
worksite will be
realised during the post
construction
rehabilitation.
d. definition of the role, responsibility, authority, accountability and
reporting of personnel relevant to compliance with the CMS; 3. Key roles and
responsibilities & ECP
in Attachment A
e. site specific environmental management techniques and
processes for all construction processes which are important for ECP in Attachment A
the quality of the environment in respect of permanent and/or
temporary works;
f. site specific monitoring, inspection and test plans for all activities
and environmental qualities which are important to the 6. Monitoring and
environmental management of the project, including performance inspections
criteria, tests, and protocols (eg. frequency and location);
g. locational details of important elements such as temporary noise
barriers; portable offices and amenities; truck, plant and materials ECP in Attachment A
storage; access locations; provision of site hoardings etc;

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Reference CoA 30 Requirement ECMS Reference

h. environmental management instructions for all complex

environmental control processes which do not follow common Table 1.3
practice or where the absence of such instructions could be
potentially detrimental to the environment;
i. steps the Proponent intends to take to ensure that all Plans and
Sub Plans are being complied with; CEMP
j. consultation requirements with relevant government agencies and
utility/ service providers; and, ECP in Attachment A
k. community consultation and notification strategy (including local
community, businesses, relevant government agencies, and all ECP in Attachment A
relevant Councils), and complaint handling procedures.
Specific requirements of the main environmental system elements referred Section 4.3
to in (iii) shall be as required under the conditions of this approval and/or
as required under any licence or approval. All CMS shall be made publicly
available

4.3 Consultation process

Consultation for the project has been undertaken with agencies and stakeholders including:
Department of Planning

DECCW
Lake Macquarie City Council
Maitland City Council

Cessnock City Council

Industries and Investment NSW
Utility providers

Local Aboriginal Land Councils

Ongoing consultation during the works covered under this ECMS will be undertaken with relevant
stakeholders where changes to works occur under this ECMS. Specifically DoP and DECCW will be
notified where necessary.
Any further updates to the ECMS requires EMR endorsement and a summary of changes and updates
will be provided to the public for their information, and a full copy of the ECMS be made available on
the internet, following EMR endorsement.

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5 Site induction and training

5.1 Induction
All project personnel, subcontractors, consultants and visitors receive inductions into HEA’s
environmental obligations prior to commencing on site. The environmental component of the induction
program was prepared and submitted to the EMR for review and endorsement. The Induction
Courses are reviewed on a six monthly basis or in the event of a substantial change in environmental
procedure, to ensure it reflects current working practice. Project Induction Courses fall into two
categories, detailed below.

A. General project environmental induction

The induction covers the following environmental components with respect to the project as a whole:
Application of relevant legislation, the MCoA, and other licences and permits.
Community issues.
Hours of operation.

Noise and vibration.

Erosion and sedimentation control.
Traffic and access.

Indigenous and non-indigenous heritage.

Flora and fauna.
Role of the EMR.

The principles of ecologically sustainable development in construction.

B. Worksite Inductions

Worksite Inductions highlight the specific environmental requirements and activities being undertaken
at each worksite. The environmental component of this induction will cover:
• The scope and requirements of the specific Construction Method Statement.
• Application of relevant legislation, the MCoA, and other licences and permits.
• Hours of operation.
• Noise and vibration limits/ mitigations measures necessary.
• Erosion and sedimentation control measures to be implemented during works.
• Local sensitive receivers to noise, dust, vibration etc. and local community issues.
• Traffic/access, location of entry/exit points, traffic routes, parking.
• Identification of Indigenous and Non-indigenous heritage items on site.

• Flora and fauna mitigation measures to be implemented.

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5.2 Training
Refer to the CEMP section 3.6 for the specific training requirements for all key construction roles and
responsibilities. Additional training may be identified by the project team through toolbox talks,
however the project environmental team will be primarily accountable for identifying any additional
training requirements as part of project planning, ie for specific sites, such as Minmi Creek, and
through site inspections.

6 Monitoring and Inspection

Refer to the Environmental Control Plan, Attachment A for details on monitoring and inspection.

7 Revisions
Revisions to the ECMS will be made as required and changes will be endorsed by the Environmental
Management Representative (EMR) as required.
The current copy of this ECMS is kept at the worksite and at the HEA Project Display Office following
EMR endorsement (where they may be viewed on request) and a summary of the update provided to
community members for their information.

8 Document control
Project document control is detailed in the PMP and project filing and numbering is defined in
Management Procedure HEA-MP-GL-OPS-002-00. When the document is reviewed a new revision
number is assigned by the Environmental Manager.
The current revision of the ECMS and specifically the ECMS Drawing Sheets (1-3) will be available
and displayed in site offices for ongoing implementation and amendment as conditions or approval
change.

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9 Attachments
Attachment A – Environmental Control Plan
Attachment B – Construction Method Statement Overview
Attachment C – Environmental Constraints Maps

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Attachment A

Environmental Control Plan

Environmental Control Plan : General Construction

Construction Activity Start Finish

F3 Interchange (ch 0) – Stockrington Road (ch 1,440)
Early works 2 Aug 2010 17 Oct 2011
Site Establishment 16 Jul 2010 31 Aug 2012
Mine Subsidence Treatment 9 Dec 2010 10 Nov 2011
Construction Works (stages 1 -8) 19 Nov 2010 8 Aug 2013
Stage 1 –Traffic Mgt 19 Nov 2010 7 Dec 2010
Stage 1 – Clear and grub 24 Dec 2010 10 Mar 2011
Stage 1 – Topsoil strip 11 Mar 2011 18 Apr 2011
Stage 1 – Bulk earthworks 29 Apr 2011 30 Jun 2011
Stage 1 - Culvert installation (C0016SA) 11 Mar 2011 18 April 2011
Stage 1 –Finishing works 31 May 2011 7 June 2011
Structures BW 001 –BW007 and BW024 26 Sep 2011 29 May 2013
Landscaping and rehabilitation works 4 Oct 2010 8 Aug 2013
Area 2: Stockrington Road (ch 1,440) - Rest Area (ch 8,100)
Clearing and Fencing (Ch 5600 – 8100) 2 Aug 2010 14 Dec 2010
Mine Subsidence Treatment for Viaducts 1,2 & 3 2 Aug 2010 18 Nov 2011
Earth works (geotech, clear & grub, strip topsoil & bulk earthworks) 3 Sep 2010 6 June 2013
Access Track Clearing 30 Aug 2010 22 Oct 2010
Drainage structures -culverts 11 April 2011 20 Jan 2012
Bridge Structure BW08 1 Dec 2011 17 Aug 2012
Structure BW009 –Twin Viaducts 1 7 April 2011 26 Jul 2013
Structures BW010 & BW011 -Twin Viaducts 2 & 3 24 May 2011 6 Aug 2013
Landscaping and rehabilitation works 3 Sep 2010 6 June 2013
Area 3 - Rest Area(ch 8,100) - Project End (ch 12,900)
Clearing and Fencing (Ch 8100 – 9800) 2 Aug 2010 10 Sep 2010
Construction Works (stage 1-6) 24 Sep 2010 7 June 2013
Stage 1 – Traffic Mgt 24 Sep 2010 7 Oct 2010
Stage 1 – Strip Topsoil 8 Oct 2010 22 Nov 2010
Stage 1 - Earthworks 25 Nov 2010 14 Dec 2010
Stage 1 – Cut and fill 25 Nov 2010 29 April 2011
Stage 1 – Trim batters, Topsoil and landscape 2 May 2011 26 May 2011
Stage 1 –Pavement and Finishing Works 2 May 2011 26 May 2011
Structure BW 10 & BW 11 cast and launch 2 Dec 2011 25 Mar 2013
Structures BW14 -16, BW18-BW19 & BW21 8 Feb 2011 8 Aug 2011
Landscaping and rehabilitation works 24 Sep 2010 10 June 2013

Pavements 3 Oct 2012 10 June 2013

Practical Completion – Road Open 20 Sep 2013
Project Completion –after demobilisation 5 Dec 2013

Responsibility: Community Relations Manager (CRM), Project Environmental Manager (PEM), Project Field Construction Manager
(CM), Site Engineer (SE), Site Supervisor (SS)
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Sub Plan ref: Construction Air Quality Management Plan

Objective: To minimise dust generation and manage emissions from construction activities to prevent
impacts on surrounding receivers.
Performance Criteria:
Depositional dust goals of max 4 g/m 2 per month, subject to monthly background levels, as
per DECCW guidelines.
No complaints received from nearby residents or local road users.

Monitoring sites/sensitive receivers:

Location 1: F3 Freeway, North-bound on-Ramp, Seahampton, located at the southern end of works (100m -
500m)
Location 2: John Renshaw Drive, Buchanan, near the southern end of works. (70km SW of nearest
residence)
Mitigation Measures Responsibility

Pre-construction
Consult with local residents before works begin (i.e. site clearing and major earthworks CRM
nearby) and notify of the nature and timing of the work.
Dust suppression activities
Regularly control dust emissions using water sprays on water carts over unsealed trafficable
areas, earthworks and stockpiles, and other surfaces as necessary. Ensure carts are available SS, SE
and maintained at all times.
Water can only be extracted for dust management or other construction related activities CM
from sources approved by the Environment Manager. For example, sediment basins, local
dams where allowed. All water movements are to be covered by a water movement
permit1.
Clean any dirt tracked onto public roadways from construction vehicles using brooms or a
SS, SE
street sweeper.
Suspend work if excessive dust generation from surface dirt accumulation occurs until dust
SE, CM,PEM
emissions are controlled.
Enclose storage / weigh bin tops to minimise wind-generated dust emissions. SS
No open burning or incineration on site unless otherwise approved by the EPA. SS
Minimise clearing at any one time by leaving vegetation within work sites and within the
SS, SE
corridor unless clearing is absolutely necessary.
Commence revegetation of cleared areas as soon as practicable to prevent or minimise
SS, SE
wind blown dust.
Vehicle, plant and equipment
Cover loads and secure tailgates from construction vehicles prior to leaving worksite to
prevent loss of load on public roads and areas accessible to the public. Any spillage is SS
required to be removed within 24 hours.
Restrict and monitor construction traffic using local unsealed roads to 40 km/hr. Install
SS, SE
signage.
Control access to all construction areas to specific entry/exit points and confine vehicle SS, SE

1
The water movement permit system is an onsite system designed to track and check use of water across the site.
Responsibility: Community Relations Manager (CRM), Project Environmental Manager (PEM), Project Field Construction Manager
(CM), Site Engineer (SE), Site Supervisor (SS)
 Construction Air Quality Management
movements to designated construction areas.
Provide facilities, such as rumble grids at site exit points to minimise tracking mud, dirt or SE, CM
other material onto a public road or footpath.
Ensure wheels and undercarriage of trucks are clean prior to the exiting the worksite. (See SE, CM
the flora and fauna section for more detail on these measures).
Service construction plant, vehicles and equipment regularly and maintain in top condition SS, SE
so that existing exhaust emissions standards are met or surpassed.
In the event of visible smoke emissions from equipment lasting longer than 10 seconds SS
duration, have equipment taken out of service and adequately repaired or tuned so that
smoke is no longer visible for periods exceeding 10 seconds.
Plant or equipment is not to be left idling for longer than 15 minutes. SS
Stockpiling
Revegetate temporary stockpiles to stabilise the soil and minimise wind erosion. SS, SE
Establish quick growth cover crops to protect long-term topsoil stockpiles and cleared areas SS, SE
as soon as possible after completion. (See soil and water section for more detail on
stockpiling).
Extreme Conditions
On high wind days, either reprogram construction activities work that could cause a
nuisance or danger to people or property, or relocate to areas removed from sensitive SE, CM
receptors.
No spark generating activities (such as welding) on days with a Total Fire Ban. CM
Avoid use of lime for stabilisation activities during windy days. SS, SE
A call out system will be in place to respond to dust suppression requirements out of hours CM
and on weekends.
Monitoring
Monitor dust deposition monthly throughout construction to determine effectiveness of
dust suppression measures. Review and modify dust control and operational procedures if PEM
dust deposition levels are exceeded.
Monitor and record weather conditions, including rainfall, wind speed, wind direction and CM
humidity on a 24hr basis. On high wind days where on site controls cannot prevent
transport of dust, make a record of: date, time, location, wind, direction, wind speed, pre-
existing dust controls, additional controls implemented; and modifications to work
implemented.
Monitor and record any complaints received in relation to air quality. CRM, PEM
Visually monitor dust during daily inspections during pre-construction and construction SE, PEM
phase.
Regularly monitor the work sites to ensure that water spraying is not causing any erosion or
SS, PEM
sediment impacts.
Complete regular inspections of public roads at access points and construction site exits to SE, PEM
monitor efficiency of wash down/rumble grid facilities.
Under adverse weather conditions inspect active work areas and any areas that have been
PEM
stripped and rehabilitation not completed.
Undertake periodic visual checks of exhaust systems from construction plant, vehicles and
PEM
machinery.

Responsibility: Community Relations Manager (CRM), Project Environmental Manager (PEM), Project Field Construction Manager
(CM), Site Engineer (SE), Site Supervisor (SS)
 Noise and Vibration Management
Sub Plan ref: Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan (incl. Blast Management Strategy)
Objective
To minimise the impacts of noise and vibration from construction activities on surrounding receivers.
To maintain vibration levels within human comfort and structural damage criteria.
Performance Criteria: Ensure noise exceedances are avoided by monitoring at sensitive receiver and where
exceedances impacts on residents, apply mitigation strategies as detailed herein.
Sensitive Receivers Noise Monitoring Location and Criteria
RBL LA90 dB(A) Criteria LAeq, 15min dB(A)
Location Day Evening Night Day Evening Night
“Frogella” 21 Brooks Street, Kurri Kurri 37 39 32 47 44 37
77 Clift Street, Heddon Greta 36 34 30 46 39 35
14 Anvil Street, Stanford Merthyr 36 39 31 46 44 36
Lot 83 Averys Lane, Buchanan 43 39 33 53 44 38
263 John Renshaw Drive, Buchanan 45 44 33 55 49 38
“Grandview” John Renshaw Drive, Buchanan 44 39 30 54 44 35
48 Fifth Street, Seahampton 38 39 37 48 44 42
Note: Daytime (7.00am-6.00pm); Evening (6.00pm-10.00pm); Night time (10.00pm-7.00am)
Note: Add 5 dB(A) to the measured construction noise level for tonal or impulsive construction activity.

Construction Traffic Noise:

Less than 60 dB(A) LAeq,1hr during working hours; 55 dB(A) LAeq,1hr outside of working hours
Not to increase existing noise at any receiver > 2 dB(A).

Vibration Objectives - Human Exposure:

Vibration Dose Value intermittent vibration m/s-1.75

Location
Day time Night time

Residences 0.2 – 0.4 0.13 – 0.26

Offices, schools, education
0.4 – 0.8 0.4 – 0.8
institutions and places of worship
As per human exposure to vibration goals, BS 6472 and AS 2670

Vibration Objectives - Structural damage:

Vibration level mm/s

Location
< 10Hz 10 – 50 Hz 50 – 100 Hz

Residences 5 5 – 15 15 – 20

Commercial/ industrial premises 20 20 – 40 40 – 50

Sensitive vibration structures 3 3–8 8 – 10

As per structure damage vibration guidelines, DIN 4150 & BS 7385: Part 2 – 1993

Heritage sites/structures:
3 mm/s for vibration sensitive Indigenous heritage locations and railway structures.

Blasting Criteria: (as per ANZECC technical guidelines, 1990 & AS2187-2-2006)
Maximum overpressure 115 dB(Lin) for more than 5% of blasts in any year, and should not exceed
Responsibility: Community Relations Manager (CRM), Project Environmental Manager (PEM), Project Field Construction Manager
(CM), Site Engineer (SE), Site Supervisor (SS)
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120 dB(Lin) for any blast.
The maximum peak particle ground velocity should not exceed 5mm/sec for more than 5% of blasts
in any year, and should not exceed 10mm/sec for any blast.
Peak Particle Velocity (PPV) vibration goals of 15mm/s up to 50 mm/s specific to receiver type and
the dominant frequency range of the vibration pulse.
Note: During the planning of individual blast events structural vibration objectives shall be established for
potentially affected buildings and structures in consultation with the specialist blasting contractor.
Noise Mitigation Strategies Responsibility
Consult with sensitive receivers regarding upcoming construction activities. CRM

Select appropriately sized and low noise construction plant. Fit silencers and acoustic SE, CM
screens (or similar ameliorative measures) to vehicles and equipment when required.
Maximise the offset distance between noisy plant items and sensitive receivers. SE, CM
Avoid using noisy plant simultaneously and/or close together, adjacent to sensitive SE, SS
receivers.
Minimise consecutive night time works in the same locality, where feasible. SE, CM
Orientate equipment away from sensitive receivers. SS, SE
Carry out loading and unloading away from sensitive receivers. SS, SE
Select site access points and roads as far as possible away from sensitive receivers. SE, CM
Use portable enclosures around mobile and fixed plant where noise impacts are likely to be SE, CM
unacceptable where practical.
Restrict heavy vehicle movements entering and departing construction work sites to 7.00am SE, CM
to 6.00pm (Mon – Fri), and 8.00 – 1.00pm Sat with no works on Sundays and public holidays
unless DECCW approval granted.
Schedule construction works to minimise works during sensitive early morning and evening SS, SE
periods and works outside of standard construction hours. Timetable works would include
time and duration restrictions and respite periods.
Discuss the opportunity for alternative arrangements with affected residents, such as SE, CM
temporary relocation when required.
Rock breaking, rock hammering and sheet piling
Schedule these activities between : SE, CM
I. 8am – 12pm, Mon – Sat; and
II. 2pm - 5pm Mon to Fri.
Schedule a minimum respite period of 1 hour. Seek DECCW approval for agreement out of
these hours.
Noise and Vibration Mitigation Measures
Undertake letterbox drops or direct consultation to local residents at least two weeks prior CRM
to "noisy" activities such as piling works.
Advise residents via local media and letterbox drops at least 7 days prior to any saw cutting. CRM
Install signage on site to ensure workers are aware of the works hours on site for noisy SS, SE
activities.
Investigate and rectify any unusually noisy equipment. SS, SE
Construction -hours of work
Construction hours are: CM, PEM
7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday,
8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday
No construction work is to be undertaken on Sundays and public holidays except:
o any works which are not audible at any nearby residential property
Responsibility: Community Relations Manager (CRM), Project Environmental Manager (PEM), Project Field Construction Manager
(CM), Site Engineer (SE), Site Supervisor (SS)
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o the delivery of materials required outside these hours by the Police or other
authorities for safety reasons;
o emergency work to avoid the loss of lives, property and/or to prevent
environmental harm;
o any other work approved by DECCW or allowed through the EPL

Blasting locations
As identified in the Blast Management Plan:
Side Cut between 330 and 3400
Cut between 3410 and 3870
Cut between 9250 and 9770
Cut between 11370 and 11470
Blast impact mitigation
Blasting CM, PEM
Monday to Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 10am-1pm
ONLY ONE BLAST PER DAY
Conduct blasting trials if blasting is to be used. Results from the trials will be used to CM, PEM
determine site-specific blast designs and performance criteria as per the Blast Management
Strategy.
Undertake pre-construction/blast dilapidation surveys at identified nearby residences CM, PEM
within 200 metres of construction works.
Give a minimum of 48 hours notice to occupants located within 500 metres of any blasting CRM
together with a schedule of blasting times to affected residences. Include in the notice the
schedule of blast time(s) and a telephone number and contact name.
Noise and Vibration Monitoring
Monitoring of noise and vibration sensitive receivers as per Blast Management Plan, Table PEM
4-1.
Measure environmental noise at representative and potentially affected nearest noise PEM
sensitive receivers, within fourteen days of the commencement of construction works and
every month thereafter. Monitor airborne noise using a calibrated sound level meter.
Compare results against predicted noise levels in the CNVIS.
Monitor saw cutting activities, using the methodology employed for monthly noise PEM, SE
monitoring. Monitoring duration will be 15 minutes for evening and night time works and 1
minute for sleep disturbance monitoring.
Undertake vibration measurements in response to received complaints and where PEM
construction activities with a potential to cause vibration related impacts are identified.
Monitor vibration levels using a tri-axial vibration monitoring system and compare against PEM
the vibration targets identified.
Monitor all blasts near potentially affected residents using a sound logger for sound PEM, SE
pressure levels and peak particle velocity. Results to be compared against EPA licence limits.

Responsibility: Community Relations Manager (CRM), Project Environmental Manager (PEM), Project Field Construction Manager
(CM), Site Engineer (SE), Site Supervisor (SS)
 Waste Management
Sub Plan ref: Waste Management and Reuse Plan
Objective: To implement reuse and recycling programs where practicable for waste generated from the
project activities.
Performance Criteria: Refer to Waste and Reuse subplan for performance criteria and specific targets for
each waste types..
Mitigation Measures Responsibility
Provide site personnel with induction in waste reuse, recycling, disposal and any special CM
storage or disposal arrangements (e.g. hazardous wastes, chemicals, waste oils/ acid sulfate
soils/contaminated materials).
Ensure waste containers have clear signage to identify the specific containers for waste SE
segregation. Provide separate containers for aluminium, glass, plastic and cardboard
recycling.
Keep lids on waste bins overnight to prevent accidental injury or death of wildlife. Ensure SS
lids are kept on bins containing scrap food.
Waste Reuse
Recycle wood packaging, pallets and wood used for formwork, scrap metal and cardboard SS, SE, CM
boxes, plastic wrapping and recyclable domestic waste resulting from project activities.
All excavated spoil, topsoil and mulch will be stockpiled on site for later reuse. Spoil will be SE,CM
reused on site as part of works where possible to avoid double handling. Refer to
Earthworks and Materials Handling Plan.
Ensure empty fuel, lubricant and chemical containers are stored for collection by a drum SE, CM
recycler for cleaning and reuse.
Waste Recycling
Provide waste bins at the work site, site offices and compound in convenient locations for CM
segregation of recyclable materials.
Waste Disposal
Provide rubbish skips in appropriate locations on site and ensure a contractor is SCM
commissioned to regularly remove/empty the bins. All bin removal/clearance will be
undertaken within site boundaries.
Dispose of all non-hazardous waste that cannot be recycled/ reused for disposal to SE, CM
approved landfill. Contact Environmental Staff for the nearest local landfill sites.
Dispose of all hazardous or contaminated wastes materials at approved disposal facilities. CM
Contact Environmental Staff prior to disposal for advice regarding disposal methods,
handling, etc.
All waste transporters are to be appropriately licensed to carry the materials to licensed CM
waste facilities.
All concrete pump wastewater collected in washout bays is to be recycled on site where CM
possible or appropriately disposed.
Do no bury any waste unless agreed with local council or DECCW.
Monitoring
Records of waste disposal and recycling (quantities, destination) will be tracked (docket PEM
system) and reported monthly.
Monitor waste management and recycling practices at the worksite weekly. Commence PEM
daily monitoring during hardstand removal.

Flora and Fauna Management

Responsibility: Community Relations Manager (CRM), Project Environmental Manager (PEM), Project Field Construction Manager
(CM), Site Engineer (SE), Site Supervisor (SS)
 Flora and Fauna Management
Sub Plan ref: Flora and Fauna Management Plan
CEMP Objective: To protect vegetation and fauna within the construction zone
CEMP Performance Criteria:
The construction boundaries are clearly demarcated.
No long-term impacts on trees, plants and other vegetation outside the construction zone.
No harm to fauna
Minimal removal of vegetation and related disturbance to threatened species and
endangered ecological communities from construction activities.
No disturbance to flora and fauna outside the proposed construction footprint and
associated access tracks and site compounds.
No increase in distribution of weeds currently existing within the project areas.
No new weeds introduced to the project areas.
No net loss of significant habitat resources including hollow logs and tree nesting hollows,
with materials cleared from the construction area re-used in adjacent areas where possible.
Mitigation Measures Responsibility
Vegetation Protection and Management
No dumping of fill or rubbish into remnant bushland. SS, SE
Ensure all site employees remain within the site construction boundaries, including mainline SS, CM
formation, site compounds, and other approved ancillary areas (e.g. batch plant, approved
access tracks.
Maintain erosion and sediment controls during construction until revegetation works are SS, SE
well established (at least 70% of exposed areas stabilised).
Ensure all soil or fill introduced does not contain noxious weed material. SS, SE
Site Fencing
Ensure no-go zone fencing, barriers and wildlife exclusion fencing are installed to prevent SS, SE
construction and access track encroachment into bushland areas and sensitive
environments and neighbouring properties as per the Environmental Constraints Map,
Attachment C.
Pre Site Clearing
Prior to any clearing and grubbing works ensure the pre-clearing surveys as per the Pre- CM, PEM
clearing Checklist has been approved by the PEM for each relevant compound site and
access tracks.
Prior to any clearing and grubbing works ensure a Ground Disturbance Checklist is SS
completed following Pre-clearing Checklist approval. (FFMP 5.2.4.3 & s7)
Site Clearing
Undertake clearing, topsoil removal, mulching and grubbing as per the Clearing and Topsoil SS, SE
Management CMS . This procedure will include the requirement for a qualified ecologist to
mark protected vegetation as per CoA 57. It will also include a requirement to relocate
fauna, mulch and stockpile cleared vegetation, retain fallen logs and treat weeds.
Retain native vegetation logs for habitat reestablishment and remainder mulched for SS, SE
rehabilitation works.
Do not undertake clearing without the supervision of the Project Ecologist and/or Project SS, PEM
Environmental staff.
Weed Infestation Management
Weed vegetation is to be stockpiled for appropriate treatment or removal to waste facility. SS, SE
Control weeds that are located in the construction site in accordance with the Weed
Management Strategy as contained in the CEMP, Flora and Fauna subplan prior to site
establishment works to prevent spread during the project construction phase. Burning of
weed vegetation will require a permit under the Rural Fires Act 1997.
Ensure contracted persons undertaking pesticide treatment of weeds are registered with PEM,SE
Responsibility: Community Relations Manager (CRM), Project Environmental Manager (PEM), Project Field Construction Manager
(CM), Site Engineer (SE), Site Supervisor (SS)
 Flora and Fauna Management
DECCW and a Pesticide Use Notification Plan is prepared and DECCW notified as per the
Pesticide Act 1999.
During site establishment and initial earthworks at construction compounds, ensure any SS, SE
weed infested topsoil, including topsoil from agricultural areas is separated from weed free
topsoil and is reused where possible by burial over .5m depth or disposed of at an EPA
waste facility.
Maintain records of each topsoil stockpile to ensure they are only used in appropriate SE
rehabilitation locations.
Washdown Facilities
Ensure all construction vehicles and machinery moving from weed infested areas to native SS, SE
vegetation through a construction corridor are washed down, inspected and passed as clean
to prevent the spread of weed propagules. As some construction compounds neighbour
pasture land, until a sterile construction corridor is established ensure this protocol is
implemented.
Locate washdown facilities at the interface between weed infested areas and native SE, CM
vegetation until a sterile construction corridor is established.
Fauna Management
Install fauna mitigation structures in accordance with the Flora and Fauna subplan Appendix CM, PEM
C and Section 5, Management Measures and Mitigation Strategies.
Habitat trees identified in the flora and fauna subplan are to be managed in accordance CM
with the Clearing and Topsoil Management CMS.
Contact Native Animal Trust Fund for the relocation of fauna that move into site compounds SE, PEM
and present a hazard or danger to site staff or equipment, such as possums and snakes. As
all native fauna are protect by the NPW Act, any injury or death of native fauna could result
in fines and prison sentences. Ensure site induction include fauna management this
measure.
Prevent accidental injury or death of wildlife with the inspection of equipment and SS, SE
machinery left overnight and skip bins without lids before removal from site.
Threatened Species Management
Ensure site staff induction includes the location and protection measures for flora and CM, PEM
fauna, as per the Environmental Constraints Map, C.
Construction activities are to cease immediately if, during the course of construction SS, PEM
(including vegetation clearing), any threatened flora and fauna species are identified.
Project Ecologist and DECCW are to be consulted.
Contact the Project Ecologist and appropriate fauna rescue organisations when native fauna SS, SE
is found on site, needs to be removed or is injured. Keep contact details for the Project
Ecologist and appropriate fauna rescue organisations are on-hand within the construction
site. Contact numbers for fauna rescue organisations include:
o Native Animal Trust Fund – Wildlife Rescue Service – 0418 628 483
o Wires - 1300 094 737
o Wildlife Aid Rescue – Hunter Valley - 04 4766 7737

Progressive Site Rehabilitation

Undertake progressive site rehabilitation and mitigation procedures as detailed in the CM
Landscape Management Plan (prepared by a qualified rehabilitation specialist).
Flora and Fauna Monitoring
Monitor the adequacy of the exclusion fencing, the use of underpasses, extent of road kills PEM
and rehabilitation of injured wildlife and wildlife utilisation of roadside wildlife corridors in
accordance with the Landscape Management Plan.

Responsibility: Community Relations Manager (CRM), Project Environmental Manager (PEM), Project Field Construction Manager
(CM), Site Engineer (SE), Site Supervisor (SS)
 Soil and Water Management
Sub Plan ref: Soil and Water Management Plan
CEMP Objective:
Minimise the impact of erosion and sedimentation from construction activities
Ensure all sediment and erosion controls are implemented as per the DECCW Blue Book and
the RTA’s “Guidelines for the Control of Erosion and Sedimentation in Roadworks”
Ensure necessary controls are implemented in key sensitive sites, such as DECCW estate and
EECs
CEMP Performance Criteria:
DECCW water quality discharge criteria for all design storm are met
Ensure that there are no pollution incidents causing environmental harm
Maintain background water quality levels in surrounding waterways and aquatic habitats
Control the impact of erosion and sedimentation from earthworks and other construction
activities by implementing effective erosion and sedimentation control measures
Prevent pollution by containing all fuel and other chemical spills and by implementing
effective control measure

Water Quality Monitoring Locations Location

Minmi Creek (MC) 0.510km

Blue Gum Creek (BGC) 2.590km

Surveyors Creek 1st Occurrence (SC1OC) 4.400km

Surveyors Creek 2nd Occurrence (SC2OC) 5.600km

Surveyors Creek 3rd Occurrence (SC3OC) 10.400km

Wallis Creek (WC1) 10.490km

Mitigation Measures Responsibility

Re-schedule works that may lead to erosion and sedimentation when the daily weather CM
report received for the project forecasts rainfall events.
Pre-clearing
Ensure the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for construction compounds is certified by PEM
the Project Soil Conservationist.
Install erosion and sediment controls prior to any land disturbance in accordance with the SS, SE
Progressive Erosion and Sediment Control Plan developed for each defined work site.
Maintain vegetation in and adjacent to drainage lines to improve the quality of runoff SE
before entering waterway and to prevent erosion.
Clearing
Maintain soil surface cover with methods including use of the cut stump to minimise soil CM
exposure to erosion.
Remove site vegetation for re-use/sale, or tub ground and either stockpiled (& managed to SE, CM
become compost for revegetation purposes) or windrowed to form sediment retention
berms.
During clearing ensure groundcover/grasses and topsoil are retained in order to capture the SE
runoff infiltration capacity of the groundcover for as long as possible, and to minimise
topsoil runoff.
Keep topsoil in areas not being excavated to prevent exposure of the subsoil during clearing SE
Responsibility: Community Relations Manager (CRM), Project Environmental Manager (PEM), Project Field Construction Manager
(CM), Site Engineer (SE), Site Supervisor (SS)
 Soil and Water Management
operations.
Earthworks
Protect topsoil stored for construction compound establishment from water and wind SE
erosion by seeding with a sterile cover crop or by covering with geo-textile fabric until
required
Stabilise road batters in areas of high erosion hazard using a sterile cover crop. SE
Do not located plant or operations within 20m of waterways unless for the purposes of SS, SE
waterway crossing construction.
Undertake progressive revegetation of disturbed areas. CM, PEM
Delineate clearing limits to confine construction activities within the necessary construction SE, CM
area(s).
Maintain control measures until the site is stable and 70% soil surface cover has been CM, SE
achieved. Once the project site has been stabilised, temporary sediment controls can be
removed.
Ensure wheels, tracks and body surfaces of plant and vehicles leaving the site are free of SS
mud or sediment to minimise the potential for mud tracking on public roads.
Use road sweepers if conventional measures such as rumble grids to not prevent mud SS, SE
tracking on public roads.
Reuse water collected in trenches and sedimentation basins where possible. When not SS, SE
possible treat water before discharge as per the Dewatering Procedure.
Undertake all dewatering procedures to safeguard groundwater as per the Dewatering SS, SE
Procedure.
Sediment Basins
Install and manage sediment basins in accordance with the Sediment Basin Procedure. SE
Stockpiling

Place material stockpiles, construction buildings and other infrastructure only in cleared SE
areas, typically in the road corridor or site compounds, adequately distant from sediment
fencing that is installed down slope to prevent loss.
Have all stockpiles that are predicted to be stored for longer than 10 weeks, covered or SE
seeded with a sterile seed crop. Topsoil should be covered or have seeded with cover crop
within 2 weeks.
Do not undertake stripping of topsoil and stockpiling activities during periods of wet SS, SE
weather.
Do not place stockpiled materials within 5m of retained trees, within the drip line, over root SS, SE
systems or where overhead tree canopies could be damaged by machinery or trucks. Avoid
where possible, stockpiling near waterways or drainage line, near properties or flood prone
areas.
Ensure topsoil stockpiles do not exceed 2.5m in height and maintained to prevent the SS, SE
growth of weeds.
Creek crossings
Ensure approval from NSW Fisheries and DoP have been granted before construction of any PEM
earthen platforms or placement of fill material over creeks.
Minimise intrusion into and impacts on the creek banks and river banks, sensitive SE, CM
environments and riparian zones. Protect creek diversions from erosion. Maintain
vegetation through natural drainage lines to creeks where possible to prevent water quality
impacts.
Time clearing activities near creek just prior to commencement of works and install erosion CM
and sediment controls and drainage infrastructure as per the Erosion and Sediment Control
Plan for the creek crossing.
Vehicle Movements
Conduct truck wash downs and cement truck washouts in approved areas only. SS
Responsibility: Community Relations Manager (CRM), Project Environmental Manager (PEM), Project Field Construction Manager
(CM), Site Engineer (SE), Site Supervisor (SS)
 Soil and Water Management
Use recovered water from construction works where possible for vehicle and equipment SE, CM
washdown and dust suppression.
Store all excess concrete and waste materials in bunded areas prior to reuse or disposal. SS, SE
Designate and mark transport routes across undisturbed portions of the site to ensure SE
minimal unnecessary vegetation disturbance.
Cover all spoil during transportation on public roads. SS, SE
Washout of concrete mixers and pump trucks only at designated wash-out locations on-site. SS
Visually assess waste water captured in storage bunds for contamination prior to being SE, EM
released. Remove hydrocarbon contamination using appropriate absorbent materials.
Locate washdown areas for equipment in bunded areas away from watercourses and CM
wetlands.
Ensure concrete washout areas and pits are adequately sized, located away from drainage CM
lines and maintained regularly.
Spill Management
Manage fuels and spills in accordance with Refuelling and Liquid Storage Protocol’ (HEA- SE, CM
WP-GL-ENV-03-00-00)
Undertake refuelling and servicing of plant and equipment away from sensitive areas and SS, SE
ensure they carry or have ready access to a suitable spill kit.
Provide hydrocarbon and chemical spill kits for minor spills and leaks, including floatable CM
booms for deployment to nearby watercourses as appropriate and train relevant personnel
in their use.
Report all hydrocarbon and chemical spills, cleaned up and dispose any contaminated waste SS, SE, CM
lawfully.
Maintain plant and equipped in accordance with OEM requirements to minimise the risk of SS, SE
breakdown and spills.
Ensure adequate controls are installed for oil changes on site, such as drip trays and spill SS, SE
control materials to prevent spillage.
For all mitigation measures for waterways crossing refer to the Construction Method SE
Statement, Temporary Waterway Crossings.
Dangerous Goods Management
Store bulk hydrocarbons and chemicals in bunded areas and/or self bunded tanks and only SE
small quantities of hydrocarbons and chemicals on bunded pallets.
Store all dangerous goods away from marked environmentally sensitive areas, including all SE, CM
surface water features.
Rehabilitation and Landscaping
For all rehabilitation of construction compounds, refer to Construction Method Statement: CM
Site Stabilisation and Rehabilitation Works and the project Landscape Management Plan.
Inspections
Daily informal visual checks of all erosion and sedimentation devices to ensure that controls SS, SE
have been provided where required and/or are functioning correctly.
Daily environmental inspections of all erosion and sedimentation devices and rainfall PEM
depths.
Weekly inspections and completion of environmental checklists: PEM
Check that controls are being maintained in an efficient condition;
Check that controls meet the requirements of any relevant approval and/or licence
conditions; and inspections to inform the update of PESCPs and to identify where
new controls are required
Fortnightly joint inspections with the Alliance Soil Conservationist , RTA client CM, PEM
representatives and Project EMR during clearing and earthworks phases.
Monthly joint inspections with regulatory agencies representatives, project EMR, relevant CM, PEM
Responsibility: Community Relations Manager (CRM), Project Environmental Manager (PEM), Project Field Construction Manager
(CM), Site Engineer (SE), Site Supervisor (SS)
 Soil and Water Management
site staff, RTA client representatives and Soil Conservationist.
Annual reporting to DECCW on compliance with EPL conditions. PEM
Inspections following significant rainfall by the Project Engineer, Superintendent and SE, PEM
Environmental Officer.
Monitoring and Reporting
For all monitoring and reporting regarding the soil and water impacts of access track across PEM
waterways refer to the relevant Construction Method Statement:
Bridge structures over Wallis Creek and Surveyor Creek.
Bridge Structures over Minmi Creek
Construction across the Kurri Kurri Sand Swamp Woodland
Obtain daily weather forecasts to guide works undertaken on site. PEM

Responsibility: Community Relations Manager (CRM), Project Environmental Manager (PEM), Project Field Construction Manager
(CM), Site Engineer (SE), Site Supervisor (SS)
 Indigenous Heritage Management
Sub Plan ref: Indigenous Heritage Management Plan
Objective:
To protect any identified heritage items where they are to be preserved. To ensure correct protocols are
followed where unidentified items are discovered.
Performance Criteria:
No damage to any known indigenous heritage items. Any heritage items inadvertently encountered during
construction are protected in accordance with NSW legislative requirements.
Site specific mitigation ECMS
The following sites were identified in the Indigenous Heritage Management Plan (IHMP) as
having Aboriginal significance and specific mitigations contained in Appendix A of the IHMP
will be included in site specific ECMS. Refer also to the Environmental Constraints Map,
Attachment C and .
Minmi Creek Stone Arrangement Sites (ECP –map 001) Red Zone 4 7.F3 Inter-
interchange
Seahampton 1 Grinding Grooves (ECP –map 0001) Purple Zone 3 7.F3 Inter-
interchange
Seahampton 2 Grinding Grooves (ECP –map 0001) Purple Zone 2 7.F3 Inter-
interchange
Aboriginal Pathway Stockrington Road (ECP –map 0002) Yellow Zone 6 11. Viaducts
Blue Gum Creek - cultural area (ECP –map 0003) Yellow Zone 8 11. Viaducts
Blue Gum Creek 5 Grinding Grooves (ECP –map 0003) Purple Zone 10 1. General
Construction /
11. Viaducts
Blue Gum Creek Grinding Grooves (a) (ECP –map 0003) Purple Zone 10 1. General
Construction /
11. Viaducts
Blue Gum Creek Grinding Grooves (b) (ECP –map 0003) Purple Zone 10 1. General
Construction /
11. Viaducts
Wallis Creek RTA 6 (ECP –map 0008) Blue Zone 12 1. General
Construction
1. General
Wallis Creek RTA 5 (ECP –map 0009) Purple Zone 14 Construction

1. General
Wallis Creek RTA 3 Grinding Grooves (ECP –map 0009) Purple Zone 14 Construction

1. General
Wallis Creek RTA 2 (ECP –map 0002) Blue Zone 15 Construction

Mitigation Measures Responsibility

Pre-construction
Brief all Contractors on the provisions of the National Parks and Wildlife Act in relation to PEM
Aboriginal objects/items, location of no-go zones and the protocol for the discovery of
previously unidentified Aboriginal objects prior to commencement of working on the site.
Construction Works
Undertake excavations in accordance with Section 87/90 Permit requirements (including CM,SS
those below) including the presence of a qualified archaeologist and a representative from
Responsibility: Community Relations Manager (CRM), Project Environmental Manager (PEM), Project Field Construction Manager
(CM), Site Engineer (SE), Site Supervisor (SS)
 Indigenous Heritage Management
the relevant LALC.
If suspected Aboriginal sites or relics are identified during construction works then all work SS
that may impact on that area shall cease immediately and the Protocols in Sections 5.4 and
5.5 of the Indigenous Heritage Management Sub-Plan implemented. If you don't know
these protocols, ask the Environment Manager.
Monitoring
Pre-Construction condition inspection to be undertaken by qualified archaeologist prior to PEM
works commencing near an Aboriginal heritage object.
Regularly monitor Aboriginal sites area to ensure mitigation measures are still in place - ie PEM
fences are still up and no damage has occurred.
During initial ground breaking a representative of the LALC will be invited to observe the PEM
works, to ensure no unidentified items are disturbed without the required approvals and
recording.

Responsibility: Community Relations Manager (CRM), Project Environmental Manager (PEM), Project Field Construction Manager
(CM), Site Engineer (SE), Site Supervisor (SS)
 Historical Heritage Management
Sub Plan ref: Historical Heritage Management Plan (HEA-GL-PL-HHP-001)
Objective:
To minimise disturbance and avoid damage to any identified historical heritage items during construction.
Performance Criteria:
Heritage items are protected during construction in accordance with NSW legislative requirements.
Site specific mitigation
Chainage Site name/item Coordinate (MGA) Relevant ECMS
235 to 415 metres Minmi Creek - Fan shaft/vent 3,688,826,360,309 F3 Interchange
235 to 415 metres Minmi Creek – Weir 1 3,688,506,360,305 F3 Interchange
235 to 415 metres Minmi Creek – Weir 2 3,688,356,360,356 F3 Interchange
235 to 415 metres Minmi Creek – Stone Wall 3,688,506,360,274 F3 Interchange
2365 to 2480 metres Richmond Vale Railway – Rail 366926, 6361146 Viaducts &
Tunnel 134 (No 1 Tunnel) General
and cutting Construction
2590 to 2710 metres Burrenjim Dam 366765, 6361170 Viaducts*
2795 metres Jewboy Bushrangers Cave 366564.2, 6361222.8 Viaducts*
3560 to 3850 metres Richmond Vale Railway – Rail 365629, 6361815 General
Tunnel 139 (No 2 Tunnel) Construction**
10330 metres Old Timber Church, 874 362316, 6367112 General
Buchanan Road, Buchanan Construction**
Mitigation Measures Responsibility
Pre-construction
Provide personnel and contractors site induction on the requirements of the Heritage Act PEM
1977 and heritage site identification/ protection.
Known heritage items identified on the constraints map will be fenced with high visibility CM
para-webbing or other highly visible barricading around the extent of the item.
Appropriate signage to the fenced area will be erected to note that the item/s CM,SE
is/are a historical heritage item and is protected by the provisions of the Heritage Act
1977 (NSW) and that any potential impact is an offence.
Construction Works
Install appropriate erosion and sedimentation controls around/adjacent to heritage SE
items as required
Heavy earth moving equipment must not use the Richmond Vale Railway formation for CM,SS
access or cause any disturbance to surface features.
All work will cease within the immediate vicinity of any suspected Non-Indigenous SS
heritage items identified during construction work and the Environment Manager
notified and the Contingency Protocol will be implemented.
Monitoring
Monitoring of these items by a qualified vibration consultant and/or structural engineer PEM
will be undertaken during construction, if they are deemed at risk from the potential
impacts from vibration.
A qualified male archaeologist will monitor any vegetation and soil clearance in the PEM
Minmi Creek site area to reveal the extent of Weir 1, Weir 2 and stone wall to be fenced.

Responsibility: Community Relations Manager (CRM), Project Environmental Manager (PEM), Project Field Construction Manager
(CM), Site Engineer (SE), Site Supervisor (SS)